Green Bay is seeking NCAA approval to compete in The Basketball Tournament, an event that typically features former college basketball players and offers a $1 million prize to the winning team. ESPN says that Green Bay is seeking an NCAA waiver that would enable it to compete in this event rather than going on an…
It’s not unusual for a trip through one of Ikea’s labyrinthine stores to end with a $2 hotdog, but more Australians are skipping the flat-pack furniture altogether and heading straight to the dining section. Ikea is seeing more growth from its in-store restaurants and food offerings than its home furnishings, according to its end-of-year results…
John Fetterman was left amazed by Donald Trump’s impact in Pennsylvania. The battleground state’s senator likened the former president to the hype surrounding Taylor Swift while predicting that Elon Musk’s endorsement is “going to really matter.” The 55-year-old made the remarks during a Saturday interview with the New York Times. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was…
Reuters A displaced Palestinian woman in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip Talks to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas are 90% complete, but key issues remain that need to be bridged, a senior Palestinian official involved in the talks told the BBC. One of the main sticking…
US President Donald Trump says that Iran has “sort of” agreed to the terms of a nuclear deal with the United States. Trump described the latest talks between the two countries, which ended on Sunday, as “very serious negotiations” for “long-term peace”. Earlier, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader told NBC News that Tehran was…
Play video content TMZSports.com Kiké Hernandez‘s viral postgame interview of the team’s “Don’t give a f***” mindset took Dodger Nation by storm … but the star utility player said it wasn’t a spur of the moment comment — ’cause that was L.A.’s motto throughout their World Series run! TMZ Sports caught up with the newly…
Julius Randle had 24 points and 11 assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves through another uneven performance, this time capitalizing on Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s absence in a 117-93 victory on Thursday that tied the second-round playoff series at one game apiece. Anthony Edwards finished with 20 points after an injury scare for…
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has set up a fintech committee. Zhang Peng | LightRocket | Getty Images China kept its key lending rates unchanged Thursday, as Beijing prioritizes financial stability over interest rate easing to bolster the economy. The People’s Bank of China held the 1-year loan prime rate unchanged at 3.1%, and…
Residents of all ages in a small Michigan community formed a human chain and helped a local bookshop move each of its 9,100 books – one by one – to a new storefront about a block away. The “book brigade” of about 300 people stood in two lines running along a sidewalk in downtown Chelsea…
Tourists take photos in Shinsekai with Tsutenkaku tower in sight in Osaka, Japan, on December 12, 2024. Kichul Shin | Nurphoto | Getty Images Planning an international trip this year? You could be in luck, if you’re willing to fly far. Long-haul trips are cheaper than last year, according to data released this week from…
