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Barely a week ago, a charmed Lakers season screamed three words.Deep playoff run.Today, a jinxed Lakers season soberly whispers three very different words.Shut it down.With less than a month of games remaining, the Lakers season is done, finished, kaput.Twisted and torn by the sudden same-day injuries to their two best players, the Lakers are broken beyond repair.They can’t win without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and neither is coming back at full strength in time to save them.They were wholly embarrassed in their first two shorthanded games and will wind up falling to a fourth or fifth seed with a…

Just minutes before a self-imposed deadline — an unprecedented threat to wipe out “a whole civilisation” — was set to expire, US President Donald Trump announced early Wednesday a two-week ceasefire halting the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has engulfed the Middle East. The development, anxiously awaited by much of the world, followed a long night of back-channel diplomacy spearheaded by Pakistan. Now, with a fragile ceasefire barely holding and tensions still flaring, Islamabad is set to host talks between the warring parties this Saturday. In an earlier post on Truth Social, Trump said the US had received a 10-point…

In the high-octane world of the Indian Premier League, where every run and wicket is scrutinized under a microscopic lens, Sanju Samson has reminded the cricketing world that impact isn’t always measured on a scoreboard. While the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star is currently navigating a challenging transition in his professional career, a recent roadside encounter in Kerala has highlighted the humility and generosity that have long defined his character off the pitch.Sanju Samson surprises supporter with ₹40K smartphoneDuring a journey from Kozhikode to Coimbatore, Samson made a brief stop near Punchappadam School on the Mundur–Thootha road in Palakkad. What…

After shocking the world by announcing he’s starting college at the University of San Diego, boxing superstar Saul “Canelo” Álvarez is back in the gym and preparing for his boxing comeback.Canelo Alvarez returns to training and sparring”First day of classes yesterday and today my first sparring session since September,” Canelo wrote alongside a video he posted on social media. In the clip, the Mexican boxing star is seen working the heavy bag with gloves on, fully focused ahead of his next fight.Canelo’s last appearance in the ring came on September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas, where he suffered…

Henry Winter sits down with Ian Cathro to discuss learning the ropes at Newcastle and Spurs, and leading Estoril up the Portuese top flight… One of the most atmospheric walks to a ground in English football starts at Newcastle Central Station. The walk winds through alleyways, past pubs and restaurants, past offices and the old city wall, before emerging at St James’ Park. It feels as much a pilgrimage as a pathway. It is a journey never forgotten by the former Newcastle United assistant coach, Ian Cathro, even a decade on. The Scotsman, 40 later this year, is now the…

Reporting Highlights Left Out: The failure of a hospital chain that provided its own malpractice insurance threatens to leave injured patients with no recourse.   Absent Oversight: States give little scrutiny to “self-insuring” health care companies. Agency officials say laws allow them to dodge normal safeguards. Physician, Pay for Thyself: Doctors promised malpractice insurance have discovered they have no coverage for defense expenses and claims. One met with a bankruptcy lawyer. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. The collapse of Prospect Medical, a for-profit hospital chain plundered by private equity and the company’s…

A fire at the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park was brought under control early on 8 April, with no risk of it spreading to other parts of the complex and no injuries reported, fire officials said.Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state’s military fire department said in a statement, adding that no one was hurt.The velodrome was built for the 2016 Rio Olympics and is administered by the city government. It houses the Olympic Museum, which features exhibits and historical artifacts from the Games, including the Olympic torch and medals.In 2017, its roof…

Hormones play a critical role in shaping mood, energy, and sexual desire. When they fall out of sync, many experience a noticeable decline in libido and overall vitality. Understanding low libido causes and addressing them through hormone optimization can lead to meaningful vitality restoration and improved sexual health.Exploring lifestyle strategies and natural aphrodisiacs offers a well-rounded path toward rejuvenating physical and emotional intimacy.What Causes Low Libido in Men and WomenReduced sexual interest can stem from multiple factors, both physical and psychological. Among men, declining testosterone levels often emerge as a primary concern, especially with age, chronic stress, or poor lifestyle…

WASHINGTON — Steve Ubl is stepping down as CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America after more than a decade leading the brand drug industry’s main trade group. Ubl plans to depart by the end of the year and will remain in his position until a new leader is found, according to a PhRMA statement. Ubl led the organization during tumultuous times that included the Covid-19 pandemic and aggressive political attacks on drug prices. Democrats passed a law directing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, and the Trump administration struck voluntary deals with individual drugmakers aimed at lowering U.S.…

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