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Tesla Cybertruck crash raises concerns over self-driving reliability

Cybertruck crash raises alarm about Tesla's self-driving software

RENO, Nevada: A Tesla Cybertruck crashed in Reno, Nevada, while using the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. The truck failed to merge...

NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo sparks Bucks in return

NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo sparks Bucks in return

(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images) Giannis Antetokounmpo returned following a six-game absence and scored 23 points in...

Behind Nikola Jokic, Nuggets handle Hornets, extend win streak

Behind Nikola Jokic, Nuggets handle Hornets, extend win streak

(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) Nikola Jokic produced 29 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists, Jamal Murray scored 34, and...

Minnesota United, LAFC have high hopes after playoff runs

Minnesota United, LAFC have high hopes after playoff runs

(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) The teams that lost in the semifinals of the MLS Cup Western Conference playoffs last season...

Hornets G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out against Nuggets

Hornets G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out against Nuggets

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball played an integral role in Wednesday night's win...

MLS roundup: Rapids extend D Keegan Rosenberry

MLS roundup: Rapids extend D Keegan Rosenberry

(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images) The Colorado Rapids signed defender Keegan Rosenberry to a three-year extension through the...

Doug Nussmeier back with Kellen Moore, Saints as OC

Doug Nussmeier back with Kellen Moore, Saints as OC

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Doug Nussmeier is headed back to the New Orleans Saints, who drafted the former NFL quarterback...

After stumbling out of break, Lakers set to battle Blazers

After stumbling out of break, Lakers set to battle Blazers

(Photo credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Lakers continue to insist it will take time to assimilate Luka Doncic...

Healthy Nuggets eye ninth straight win as Hornets visit

Healthy Nuggets eye ninth straight win as Hornets visit

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) Riding an eight-game winning streak, the Denver Nuggets return to action, rested and...

No. 1 Auburn survives tough battle with visiting Arkansas

No. 1 Auburn survives tough battle with visiting Arkansas

(Photo credit: John Reed-Imagn Images) Johni Broome recorded 16 points and 13 rebounds to help top-ranked Auburn post a 67-60 victory...

Clinton Portis joins DeSean Jackson's Delaware State coaching staff

Clinton Portis joins DeSean Jackson's Delaware State coaching staff

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Former All-Pro running back Clinton Portis joined the Delaware State coaching staff of DeSean...

Rockies sign LHP Scott Alexander to 1-year deal

Rockies sign LHP Scott Alexander to 1-year deal

(Photo credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images) The Colorado Rockies signed left-hander Scott Alexander to a one-year deal on Wednesday....

Former Stanford coach David Shaw joins Lions' staff

Former Stanford coach David Shaw joins Lions' staff

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) The Detroit Lions added former Stanford head coach David Shaw to a revamped coaching...

Arkansas, desperate for defining win, faces No. 1 Auburn

Arkansas, desperate for defining win, faces No. 1 Auburn

(Photo credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images) Auburn solidified its spot atop the national rankings with a scintillating victory over...

Comeback trail: Shane McClanahan to be Rays' Opening Day starter

Comeback trail: Shane McClanahan to be Rays' Opening Day starter

(Photo credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images) Shane McClanahan hasn't thrown a big-league pitch in over 18 months, but he has already...

Parham Jr. signed to one-year contract

Parham Jr. signed to one-year contract

Teresa Varley The Steelers signed veteran tight end Donald Parham Jr. to a one-year contract. Parham spent the 2024 season on the...

Panthers hire AC Carter as outside linebackers coach

Panthers hire AC Carter as outside linebackers coach

Stu Jackson When speaking last month about continuity on the Rams coaching staff going into 2025, head coach Sean McVay said that...

Why Daniel Jeremiah thinks OL Donovan Jackson is a good fit for Lions

Why Daniel Jeremiah thinks OL Donovan Jackson is a good fit for Lions

Tim Twentyman NFL media analyst Daniel Jeremiah, one of the more respected draft analysts and talent evaluators in NFL circles, released...

Bears add to coaching staff

Bears add to coaching staff

Chicago BearsThe Bears on Thursday announced the club has added to head coach Ben Johnson's inaugural coaching staff.We are excited...

Where Are They Now: LaMont Jordan

Where Are They Now: LaMont Jordan

Catch Up with the Jets Legend from Maryland Jim Gehman When you have future Hall of Famer Curtis Martin on the team, picking up...

Seahawks Add Rick Dennison And Justin Outten To Coaching Staff

Seahawks Add Rick Dennison And Justin Outten To Coaching Staff

The Seahawks added two more assistants to their coaching staff on Tuesday, hiring Rick Dennison as run game coordinator and senior...

Lions announce 2025 coaching staff

Lions announce 2025 coaching staff

Allen Park, Mich.The Detroit Lions announced today the team's 2025 coaching staff. 2025 DETROIT LIONS COACHING STAFF Dan CampbellHead...

TWENTYMAN'S MOCK DRAFT 1.0: First selections

TWENTYMAN'S MOCK DRAFT 1.0: First selections

Tim Twentyman Mock draft season is upon us. So much still has to happen before April 24 and the kickoff of the 2025 NFL Draft in...

Housing for trans inmates

Read the ruling here. Source: Courthouse News Service

King Soopers strike settles

Read the return to work and peaceful relations agreement here. Source: Courthouse News Service

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U.S. stocks tumble as Trump policies startle investors
U.S. stock markets sour, Dow Jones dives 749 points

NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees, or 15 percent of its corporate staff, in the company's first significant...


Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

MELBOURNE, Australia: Australia's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, signaling...


Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

BRASILIA, Brazil: Brazil has officially approved joining OPEC+, aligning itself with the world's major oil-exporting nations just months...


U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
Wall Street tumbles Thursday, Dow Jones dives 451 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as profit-takers moved in to take the cream off the substantial gains that have...


China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...


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Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs

DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...

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