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Indiana crushed Penn State 113–72 at Assembly Hall, highlighted by Lamar Wilkerson’s record-setting 44 points and 10 three-pointers. The Hoosiers led by 30 at halftime and stretched the margin to 49 in the second half. Strong bench scoring and efficient shooting, with 55% from three and 69% overall, powered the win. Indiana next faces Kentucky, while Penn State meets Michigan
Indiana crushed Penn State 113–72 at Assembly Hall, highlighted by Lamar Wilkerson’s record-setting 44 points and 10 three-pointers. The Hoosiers led by 30 at halftime and stretched the margin to 49 in the second half. Strong bench scoring and efficient shooting, with 55% from three and 69% overall, powered the win. Indiana next faces Kentucky, while Penn State meets Michigan
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UConn defeated Florida 77–73 in the Jimmy V Classic, earning its 11th win in its last 13 games at Madison Square Garden. Solo Ball led the Huskies with 19 points, while Tarris Reed and Alex Karaban added key contributions. Florida’s Xavian Lee scored 19 but struggled from deep. UConn has now won five straight and next hosts Texas.
UConn defeated Florida 77–73 in the Jimmy V Classic, earning its 11th win in its last 13 games at Madison Square Garden. Solo Ball led the Huskies with 19 points, while Tarris Reed and Alex Karaban added key contributions. Florida’s Xavian Lee scored 19 but struggled from deep. UConn has now won five straight and next hosts Texas.
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US markets remained mostly flat as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 showing little change and the Nasdaq Composite dipping slightly. Silver surged above $60 an ounce amid safe-haven demand, while corporate earnings and legal developments, including Intel’s lawsuits and AI acquisition plans, influenced market sentiment.
US markets remained mostly flat as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 showing little change and the Nasdaq Composite dipping slightly. Silver surged above $60 an ounce amid safe-haven demand, while corporate earnings and legal developments, including Intel’s lawsuits and AI acquisition plans, influenced market sentiment.
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Uber’s stock fell after analyst downgrades and growing regulatory pressure in Europe. Large taxi protests in Spain, a major data-privacy fine in the Netherlands, and debates over driver employee status have increased operating risks. While some analysts still see long-term potential, many investors expect stricter rules ahead, which could limit Uber’s global profit growth.
Uber’s stock fell after analyst downgrades and growing regulatory pressure in Europe. Large taxi protests in Spain, a major data-privacy fine in the Netherlands, and debates over driver employee status have increased operating risks. While some analysts still see long-term potential, many investors expect stricter rules ahead, which could limit Uber’s global profit growth.
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Scale AI is facing growing pressure after Meta’s $14 billion investment, as contractors report falling pay, less work, and unpaid onboarding. The company’s valuation has dropped sharply, and layoffs have added to concerns. Rivals like Surge AI and Mercor are gaining ground, while Scale AI also deals with security lapses and disputes over client poaching.
Scale AI is facing growing pressure after Meta’s $14 billion investment, as contractors report falling pay, less work, and unpaid onboarding. The company’s valuation has dropped sharply, and layoffs have added to concerns. Rivals like Surge AI and Mercor are gaining ground, while Scale AI also deals with security lapses and disputes over client poaching.
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LSU delivered its highest point total of the season in a 126–62 win over New Orleans, continuing a stretch in which the Tigers have scored 100+ points in nine of ten games. Kate Koval led with 22 points, while MiLaysia Fulwiley added 18 and eight assists. LSU compensated for poor three-point shooting with 86 points in the paint as winless UNO struggled with turnovers.
LSU delivered its highest point total of the season in a 126–62 win over New Orleans, continuing a stretch in which the Tigers have scored 100+ points in nine of ten games. Kate Koval led with 22 points, while MiLaysia Fulwiley added 18 and eight assists. LSU compensated for poor three-point shooting with 86 points in the paint as winless UNO struggled with turnovers.
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A four-alarm fire erupted Tuesday morning on West 107th Street in Manhattan, injuring several residents and a firefighter, damaging multiple apartments, and prompting a large FDNY response. Officials said the cause remains under investigation.
A four-alarm fire erupted Tuesday morning on West 107th Street in Manhattan, injuring several residents and a firefighter, damaging multiple apartments, and prompting a large FDNY response. Officials said the cause remains under investigation.
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Federal authorities want a Michigan woman for allegedly posing as an heir to the McDonnell Aircraft family and defrauding banks and financial institutions of nearly 30 million dollars between 2017 and 2018, according to an FBI bulletin and a federal indictment.
Federal authorities want a Michigan woman for allegedly posing as an heir to the McDonnell Aircraft family and defrauding banks and financial institutions of nearly 30 million dollars between 2017 and 2018, according to an FBI bulletin and a federal indictment.
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In a festive ceremony at a Brickell café, Miami-Dade County Mayor granted a symbolic pardon to a pig named 6-7. The event celebrates local holiday culture and spares the animal from becoming a lechón roast.
In a festive ceremony at a Brickell café, Miami-Dade County Mayor granted a symbolic pardon to a pig named 6-7. The event celebrates local holiday culture and spares the animal from becoming a lechón roast.
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Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has launched a hostile $30-per-share bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, surpassing Netflix’s $27.75 offer for its streaming and studio assets. Ellison pitched the deal as a way to strengthen both companies, protect storytelling, and compete with streaming giants, while rallying Paramount employees and appealing directly to WBD shareholders.
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has launched a hostile $30-per-share bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, surpassing Netflix’s $27.75 offer for its streaming and studio assets. Ellison pitched the deal as a way to strengthen both companies, protect storytelling, and compete with streaming giants, while rallying Paramount employees and appealing directly to WBD shareholders.
