The Oklahoma City Thunder are likely already deciding who to let go this offseason. One player that stands out is swingman Luguentz Dort, whose team option of $17. 7 million expires next summer. Dort has been with the Thunder since 2019, sharing a longest‑tenured status with superstar Shai Gilgeous‑
Jaiden Bryant, a highly rated five‑star edge rusher from Irmo High School, has decided to switch his college commitment. He originally pledged to LSU but after an official visit to Coral Gables, he announced a new allegiance to the University of Miami. The decision was made public on Wednesday night
A new study looks at how to make mental health apps work better for Arabic‑speaking people in Australia. Researchers started by talking to community members about what helps or hurts when they use digital tools for mental care. The findings show that simply translating an app is not enough.
Victoria’s Secret once ruled the lingerie world with high-fashion models, diamond bras, and a glamorous image. But when the brand shifted toward body positivity and inclusivity, things went wrong. Sales dropped fast, and the stock price fell from $57 to under $20 by 2021. The company tried adding di
The news that Caesars Entertainment will be bought for $17. 6 billion barely made a ripple in Danville, Virginia. The city’s casino, which brings in roughly two million visitors yearly, will keep running just like before. Even the local government’s deal with Caesars stays intact. City leaders say t
A surprising number of Americans are now regular gamers. New data suggests that about 212 million people in the U. S. play games for at least an hour each week. Younger generations lead the trend, with over 80% of Gen Z and Gen Alpha spending time gaming. But it’s not just the young crowd jumping in
Summer tourists keep flooding into Philadelphia. A major sports event brings crowds that many neighborhood shops rarely see. Owners don’t need to be official sponsors to get part of the wave. Local spots can still stand out by joining the excitement without breaking rules. Many visitors don’t care
Many high school students searching for the hardest colleges to get into have another reason to focus on California. The state is home to some of the most selective schools in the nation, according to recent rankings. At the top sits Caltech in Pasadena with just 3 out of every 100 applicants accept
Thailand’s political world got a surprise this week when former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra learned he won’t finish his remaining jail time. After months of legal back-and-forth, King Maha Vajiralongkorn approved royal pardons for prisoners—including Thaksin—marking Queen Suthida’s birthday. J
Last month, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security scrapped nearly all unapproved contracts from the previous secretary’s era. This shake-up came after fresh leadership took over and politicians started questioning how money was being spent. During a congressional meeting, the new secretary expla
