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The regional sports network that broadcasts Pittsburgh’s MLB and NHL teams, SportsNet Pittsburgh, has announced a new direct-to-consumer streaming service called SNP 360. The platform will cost $17.99 per month for viewers in its local market who don’t subscribe to cable TV bundles but still want to watch Pirates and Penguins games outside of…
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a point guard in the NBA’s men’s league, acknowledges during All Star Weekend last month that basketball players’ fashion choices have been influential for decades. He credits those who came before him as paving the way and laying down runways for athletes to benefit from today with greater magnifying glass than ever…
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In New York City, over 200 individuals congregated in Union Square on Saturday to witness an enigmatic figure devouring an entire container of cheeseballs. The anonymous participant, aged twenty-seven, had disseminated posters around the city during the weeks prior to this unusual spectacle. As seen in a video recording from the event, the crowd…
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Should You Call In A Noise Complaint Late At Night? This is the dilemma that has now consumed me after some Sunday night escapades. As someone who lives in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, I pride myself on being a genuine resident rather than living an hour away and claiming to be from here.…
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European Union authorities are investigating Meta over concerns that it has not taken sufficient measures to safeguard upcoming EU elections or combat foreign disinformation on its platforms, which could result in severe fines or other penalties. The investigation is focused on Meta’s handling of advertisements by scammers and election meddlers from abroad as well…
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Columbia University’s President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik has announced that negotiations to dismantle an ongoing protest against Israel have not been successful. The demonstration, which began on campus two weeks ago and is calling for financial divestment from Israeli companies as well as a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, has continued despite the university’s requests for…
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Dallas Cowboys reportedly reached an agreement to bring back running back Ezekiel Elliott after seven years with the team. The NFL Network first broke the news that a deal was finalized, pending a physical examination. Following his departure from Dallas at the start of last season, Elliott joined the New England Patriots and played…
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Deepfake technology is becoming increasingly popular among cybercriminals due to its ability to impersonate individuals through audio and video manipulation using AI. This sophisticated scamming technique known as “Yahoo Boys” involves a group of Nigerian-based criminals who use deepfakes in romance scams, where they build trust with victims via messaging and video calls before…
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Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) appeared on “Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy” to denounce colleges for tolerating anti-Semitic protests under the guise of the Israel-Palestine conflict. This criticism follows a nationwide trend of student demonstrations, known as “Gaza Solidarity,” calling upon universities to either cut ties or end support for Israel at elite…
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The 2024 NBA postseason has come to a close, with the first round well underway. Here’s an exhaustive rundown of this year’s playoff bracket and every matchup: (1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat – The Celts hold a 2-1 lead in their series against the Heat. (2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia…