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Americas News

NBA Playoffs Game 5 betting pick: Why the Cavs-Pistons over 211.5 looks like the play
World

NBA Playoffs Game 5 betting pick: Why the Cavs-Pistons over 211.5 looks like the play

NBA Playoffs: Cavs and Pistons meet in a pivotal Game 5 with the Eastern Conference series tied 2-2. Get a betting preview and over pick.

Lilla Howe · 13 May, 2026
Children’s book author sentenced for husband’s poisoning death as judge calls her ‘too dangerous’
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Children’s book author sentenced for husband’s poisoning death as judge calls her ‘too dangerous’

Children's book author Kouri Richins was sentenced in husband Eric Richins' fentanyl murder tied to nearly $2 million in life insurance fraud.

Joannie Schumm · 13 May, 2026
The cyberdeck trend is way older than you think
Technology

The cyberdeck trend is way older than you think

Cyberdecks are everywhere all of a sudden — used for music, for reading, or just for bling. But they go back to the earliest PCs.

Adell Leuschke · 13 May, 2026
Jemele Hill becomes surprising voice of reason in Caitlin Clark-Morgan Wallen "controversy"
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Jemele Hill becomes surprising voice of reason in Caitlin Clark-Morgan Wallen "controversy"

Jemele Hill surprised many by defending Caitlin Clark after the WNBA star faced backlash for walking out with Morgan Wallen at his concert last Saturday.

Damien Turner · 13 May, 2026
Are teams that insist on singing 'Sweet Caroline' during games the worst thing in sports?
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Are teams that insist on singing 'Sweet Caroline' during games the worst thing in sports?

Weekly sports gripes tackle the NHL's Super Mario sound effect problem, overused Sweet Caroline singalongs, and the misuse of baseball's walkoff term.

Yadira Dicki · 13 May, 2026
Arrest of gang member convicted of murder puts Dem state's sanctuary policies on blast
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Arrest of gang member convicted of murder puts Dem state's sanctuary policies on blast

CBP partnered with local law enforcement last Monday to detain a gang-affiliated Mexican national with a violent criminal history including second-degree murder...

Coy Hegmann · 13 May, 2026
Maple Leafs give head coach Craig Berube the boot after a miserable season, GM change
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Maple Leafs give head coach Craig Berube the boot after a miserable season, GM change

Toronto Maple Leafs fire coach Craig Berube after a dismal 2025-26 season that saw the team finish dead last in their division under new leadership.

Josiane Lind · 13 May, 2026
Peacock is licensing micro dramas from ReelShort — another step in Hollywood's love affair with short-form
Business

Peacock is licensing micro dramas from ReelShort — another step in Hollywood's love affair with short-form

Peacock is licensing micro dramas from ReelShort as Hollywood giants like Netflix, Disney, and Paramount embrace short-form video.

James Faris · 13 May, 2026
Christian counselors challenge Wisconsin conversion therapy ban after Supreme Court ruling
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Christian counselors challenge Wisconsin conversion therapy ban after Supreme Court ruling

Christian counselors file a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn Wisconsin's conversion therapy restriction they say violates free speech rights.

Lizzie Adams · 13 May, 2026
You Could Get up to $100 in This Google Class Action Lawsuit
Technology

You Could Get up to $100 in This Google Class Action Lawsuit

Google recently agreed to pay $135 million to settle a class action lawsuit.

Jake Peterson · 13 May, 2026
Navy SEAL veteran warns China, Russia are watching US-Iran war to gauge American military strength
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Navy SEAL veteran warns China, Russia are watching US-Iran war to gauge American military strength

Navy SEAL veteran Jack Carr warns that foreign adversaries like China and Russia are watching the Iran war closely to assess U.S. military capabilities.

Quincy Armstrong · 13 May, 2026
Amazon cuts more jobs months after mass layoffs
Business

Amazon cuts more jobs months after mass layoffs

Amazon cut more jobs in its retail business this week, as the company doubles down on AI-driven efficiency gains.

Eugene Kim · 13 May, 2026