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Nuggets advance after win over Suns; Celtics beat 76ers to force Game 7
* The Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-100 to win their Western Conference semi-final series in six games. Nikola Jokic scored 32 points and recorded 12 assists and 10 rebounds, while Jamal Murray scored 26 points
Hurricanes eliminate Devils to advance; Stars beat Kraken in Game 5
* The Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the NJ Devils in their playoff series wit a 3-2 victory on Thursday night in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jesper Fast deflected in a shot by Jesperi Kotkaniemi at 7:09 of overtime to
U.S. weekly jobless claims hit highest mark since late 2021
The U.S. Labor Department reported that the four-week moving average for jobless claims through the week ending May 6 was the highest it’s been since November 2021. First-time claims for unemployment insurance increased by 22,000 from last
FDA eases blood donation restrictions specific to gay and bisexual men
The Food and Drug Administration eased restrictions specifically for gay and bisexual men to donate blood. The agency said in a news release that blood donor eligibility will now be determined using a set of “individual, risk-based questions
‘Yellowstone’ Season 5, Part 1 coming to Peacock on May 25
Following the announcement that Yellowstone will end with Season 5, Peacock confirmed that the eight most recent episodes of the series (Season 5, Part 1) will stream exclusively on Peacock beginning on May 25. Seasons 1-4 are already available
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya team up in the trailer for ‘Dune: Part Two’
The first official trailer for the highly anticipated sci-fi epic sequel “Dune: Part 2” has been released, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. In 2021’s “Dune,” Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) ventured to Arrakis, the universe’s most dangerous and
NBA Semifinals: Knicks beat Heat to stay alive; Warriors avoid elimination with win over Lakers
* The New York Knicks beat the visiting Miami Heat 112-103 on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Madison Square Garden; the win sends the series back to Miami for Game 6
Maple Leafs avoid sweep by Panthers, Oilers even series against Golden Knights
* The Toronto Maple Leafs avoided elimination in Game 4 of their second-round series against the Florida Panthers, winning 2-1 to bring the series to 3-1. The game was scoreless through the first period until the Leafs
Man freed after 29 years in Louisiana prison for rape the victim says he didn’t commit
A Louisiana man walked free after spending nearly three decades behind bars for a rape the victim herself insisted he did not commit. Patrick Brown was convicted in 1994 of aggravated rape in a case involving his
NY Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to 13-count federal indictment
Rep. George Santos of New York pleaded not guilty to a 13-count federal indictment unsealed by the Justice Department at a Long Island courthouse on Wednesday. The 34-year-old Santos has been charged with seven counts of wire
CBS reverses cancellation of ‘S.W.A.T.’ and renews for Season 7
CBS has reversed its decision to cancel the action-drama S.W.A.T, and has instead renewed the series for a seventh and final season. The show’s Twitter feed announced: “We have listened to our viewers and their outpouring of passion for S.W.A.T.and we
Netflix renews ‘The Diplomat’ starring Keri Russell for Season 2
Soon after its premiere on April 20, Netflix announced that it has renewed ‘The Diplomat’ for Season 2. Created by Debora Cahn and starring Kerri Russell and Rufus Sewell, The Diplomat is described by Netflix as “a
NBA Semifinals: 76ers beat Celtics, Nuggets defeat Suns
* The Philadelphia 76ers took a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Boston Celtics 115-103 on Tuesday night. Joel Embiid scored 30 points for a third straight game, and Tyrese Maxey added 30 points
Hurricanes dominate Devils; Stars beat Kraken in NHL Playoffs
* The Carolina Hurricanes dominated in Game 4 of the playoffs, beating the NJ Devils 6-1 on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference series. Jordan Martinook had a goal and two assists
Woman who wrote children’s book on grief after husband’s death charged with his murder
A Utah mother who published a children’s book on grief following her husband’s death last year has now been accused of poisoning him with a lethal dose of fentanyl. Court documents show that 33-year-old Kouri Richins faces
Jury finds Donald Trump liable for battery and defamation in E. Jean Carroll case
A Manhattan jury unanimously found former President Donald Trump liable for battery and defamation in the sexual assault case brought by E. Jean Carroll. The jury found, beyond a preponderance of evidence, that Trump unlawfully touch Carroll
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ opens to $114M debut
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” the conclusion to Marvel’s trilogy, earned $114 million in its domestic box office debut. The film ranks as the second-biggest opening weekend of 2023, behind “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” with $146
Vince Vaughn set to return for ‘Dodgeball 2’ sequel film
Deadline reports that a sequel to the hit 2004 comedy Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story is officially in the works, with Vince Vaughn set to star in the project. Vaughn will star in and produce the sequel, which will
NBA Semifinals: Heat defeat Knicks; Lakers beat Warriors
* The Miami Heat are now one win away from their third trip to the Eastern Conference finals in the last four years, after defeating the New York Knicks 109-101 on Monday night. Jimmy Butler had 27
Golden Knights defeat Oilers 5-1 in Game 3 to take series lead
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the playoffs with a score of 5-1, giving them a 2-1 lead in their second-round series. Jonathan Marchessault scored his first two goals of the playoffs, while