“Life is all about knowin yo worth, don’t stay nowhere u not wanted n appreciated,” was what the number 2 pick of the 2022 draft, NaLyssa Smith, said while addressing speculation regarding her future with the Indiana Fever. Last year (2024), it became pretty clear that Smith was no longer a key starter for the […]The post What Is NaLyssa Smith’s Ethnicity & Religion? Digging Deeper Into Dallas Wings Star’s Nationality and Family Life. appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-what-is-nalyssa-smiths-ethnicity-religion-digging-deeper-into-dallas-wings-stars-nationality-and-family-life/

Fans of the British pop icon include Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and her husband, Robert Pattinson. Melbourne’s sparklemuffins are bound to follow.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/music/suki-waterhouse-has-it-all-so-why-does-she-feel-like-a-spider-20250505-p5lwn5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Zheng wins close races in the 200 and 500 freestyles while the Tigers' 200 free relay takes first at the CIF-SS Division 4 swimming finals.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/05/08/anaheim-discovery-christians-bo-zheng-and-valencia-relay-win-division-4-swim-titles/

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In 2001, a year after hanging up his boots, Ricky Stuart was placed in charge of a Bulldogs Jersey Flegg team containing Johnathan Thurston and Rocky Elsom. He duly guided them to the premiership – and the rest is history.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/thurston-rocky-and-gus-inside-the-rookie-year-that-put-stuart-on-path-to-coaching-greatness-20250508-p5lxgv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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Piche Resources (PR2:AU) has announced Change of Director's Interest Notice - MarcetDownload the PDF here.

https://investingnews.com/change-of-director-s-interest-notice-marcet-2671921961/

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When a pelvic contusion forced Jimmy Butler to miss a game in the first-round Rockets series, he found a way to make an impact without having to suit up. The veteran forward shifted to a temporary mentor role, guiding Stephen Curry and Co. from the sidelines. Jimmy was everything you would expect from a leader […]The post Stephen Curry’s New Role In Warriors Locker Room Confirmed As Hamstring Injury Only Brings Bad News appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-playoffs-stephen-curry-s-new-role-in-warriors-locker-room-confirmed-as-hamstring-injury-only-brings-bad-news/

Victory Day has been observed annually on May 9 since 1945, being one of the most revered and widely celebrated public holidays in Russia, with parades, fireworks, and concerts across the country.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250509/sputnik-to-broadcast-victory-day-parade-live-from-moscow-1122010497.html

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The Warriors are already without Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green got closer to joining him on the bench.

https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/watch_draymond_green_moves_closer_to_suspension_with_another_playoff_tech/s1_13132_42169822

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While talking to the media before UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena received a bag of M&M’s from Ian Garry’s son. This stemmed from one of Garry’s previous conversations with ChatGPT, which claimed the Aussie loved the candy. Moreover, this was a cheeky attempt from the 170lbs title fight’s backup to sabotage the Aussie’s weight cut. […]The post Is Ian Garry’s Son Adopted? Truth Behind Jack Della Maddalena’s Claims appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-is-ian-garrys-son-adopted-truth-behind-jack-della-maddalenas-claims/

The Dodgers’ starters have thrown the fewest innings in the majors this season and one major factor, Dave Roberts says, is their high pitch counts early in games.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/05/08/dodgers-seek-more-efficiency-longer-outings-from-starting-pitchers/

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Labor up, Greens down, crossbench sidelined. As for Climate 200, Saturday night was not its night. So how is Simon Holmes à Court feeling?The post ‘No silver medal in politics’: Did Climate 200 get bang for its buck this election? appeared first on Crikey.

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/05/09/climate-200-candidates-election/

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Reps. Mike Lawler, Elise Stefanik, Andrew Garbarino and Nick LaLota contend that the proposal presented by Johnson and the House Ways and Means Committee – for inclusion in President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” – sets the cap too low and could derail the massive reconciliation package, which is critical to implementing the president’s second term...

https://nypost.com/2025/05/08/us-news/new-york-house-republicans-reject-proposed-30k-cap-on-salt-deductions-insulting/

As the Rangers cleaned out their lockers on April 21 after a taxing 2024-25 season resulted in an early summer and the dismissal of another head coach, defenseman Adam Fox talked about ideally wanting a head coach who could be in New York for a long time and even outlast them as players.

https://nypost.com/2025/05/08/sports/mike-sullivan-has-shot-to-bring-long-awaited-stability-to-rangers/

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Devin Williams is not naive enough to think he is fully in the clear of any more rough games this season.

https://nypost.com/2025/05/08/sports/confident-devin-williams-taking-ownership-of-his-much-needed-yankees-turnaround/

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Then-Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, pulled the lever in Republican primaries in 2012, 2014, and 2016 -- but hasn't voted in a GOP primary since.

https://nypost.com/2025/05/08/us-news/pope-leo-xiv-was-an-active-republican-primary-voter-and-voted-in-2024-presidential-election/

The Union School Corp. has filed a lawsuit against the state, governor, and head of the Indiana secretary of education, challenging the constitutionality of Senate Enrolled Act 1, which mandates the closure of the Randolph County district by July 1, 2027.

https://www.wishtv.com/news/politics/indiana-school-closure-lawsuit-challenge/

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Of the 41 local athletes to receive scholarship support from the foundation this year, seven were from Maui including: Kalia Kaneta and Kaysa Ong of Maui High School; Avery Kirkham of Maui Preparatory Academy; Kamakanōweo Kekauoha-Schultz and Bella Kuailani of King Kekaulike High School; and Kaili McMillin and Sage Ryden of Seabury Hall Academy.

https://mauinow.com/2025/05/08/7-maui-student-athletes-among-41-scholarship-recipients-from-outrigger-duke-kahanamoku-foundation/

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Authorities in a Texas town are trying to determine the origins of a flock of sheep found wandering loose near an elementary school.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/05/08/Leander-Police-Department-Texas-missing-sheep/5461746724782/

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The Carolina Panthers released veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, the team announced Thursday.

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2025/05/08/Carolina-Panthers-release-Jadeveon-Clowney/3351746723527/

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Cardinal Robert Prevost spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican's powerful office of bishops

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/pope-leo-xiv-name-explained-b2747481.html

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Forgive the headline, but if I don’t think about the beautification of May flowers, I’m not sure I can square why these April showers have lingered for so dang long. With that, last week, we highlighted a few events happening in May, including our Chamber’s Hackers Ball golf tournament happening at Brunswick Golf Club this […]

https://www.pressherald.com/2025/05/08/brunswick-landing-blooming-with-spring-events/

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Jekyll Brewing, one of Georgia’s better-known craft breweries, will permanently close all five of its locations, marking the end of an 11-year run that began in Alpharetta and expanded across the Southeast.

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/food-drink/jekyll-brewing-set-to-close-all-locations-including-gainesville-heres-why/

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For the second time in six years, a 36-year-old man from Blairmore, Alta., has been charged with a number of child exploitation offences.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11170556/blairmore-alberta-man-child-sexual-exploitation/

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The latest transfer gossip doing the rounds across Pompey’s Championship rivals.

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-transfers-sunderland-leeds-united-championship-jobe-bellingham-5119494

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Aiemann Zahabi doesn’t talk much, but his fists are making plenty of noise. The Montreal-born bantamweight has been quietly building a serious résumé in the UFC. Sure, being the younger brother of legendary coach Firas Zahabi (yes, the same Firas who helped mold Georges St-Pierre) came with pressure. But Aiemann isn’t riding coattails anymore. He’s putting […]The post Where Is Aiemann Zahabi From? Ethnicity, Religion, & More appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-where-is-aiemann-zahabi-from-ethnicity-religion-more/

The city of Liverpool commissioned the dance for the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,' and the Mark Morris Dance Group is bringing it to the West Coast in May.

https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2025/05/08/choreographer-mark-morris-brings-the-beatles-inspired-pepperland-to-beverly-hills/

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Timothée Chalamet savored every moment of the Knicks' thrilling Game 2 win over the Celtics from across the globe.

https://nypost.com/2025/05/08/sports/timothee-chalamet-loses-it-over-knicks-win-while-watching-from-rome/

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On the May 8th, 2025 edition of the ‘Morning Take’, Brandon London reacts to the Knicks pulling off an improbable second consecutive 20-point comeback on the road against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics in Game 2 before the series shifts to Madison Square Garden.

https://nypost.com/video/knicks-dramatically-took-care-of-business-in-boston-morning-take/

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Several companies have pulled their full-year outlooks for 2025, with many citing market uncertainty exacerbated by Trump’s tariffs.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2025/05/08/toyota-says-tariffs-will-cut-profits-by-20-joining-these-companies-warning-of-tariff-impacts/

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The Miss South Africa Organisation has confirmed its decision to withdraw from the Miss Supranational 2025 pageant, set to take place in June in Poland. This announcement, made on Thursday, follows a challenging period for the organisation and its reigning titleholder, Mia le Roux, who also withdrew from the Miss Universe 2024 competition due to […]

https://sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-news/entertainment/miss-south-africa-withdraws-from-miss-supranational-2025-due-to-well-being/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=miss-south-africa-withdraws-from-miss-supranational-2025-due-to-well-being

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Tina Fey is an American actress, writer, comedian, and producer. She began her career by joining the sketch comedy series, Saturday Night Live, and served as its head writer.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/5-movies-shows-produced-tina-fey-watch-liked-the-four-seasons

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Paige Spiranac made her comeback to competitive golf after several years. Recently, she was involved in the Creator Classic at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-no-one-fkn-cares-fans-troll-paige-spiranac-backed-pga-tour-s-third-edition-the-creator-classic

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Despite the recent nerfs, the AK-74 remains overpowered in Warzone. In the latest update, Call of Duty nerfed the AK-74's damage profile, reducing the max damage from 45 to 39.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/call-of-duty-game/ak-74-still-overpowered-nerf-warzone-best-loadout

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On Wednesday, NFL analyst John Frascella reported that the Los Angeles Rams are making a strong push to acquire Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey this offseason.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-rams-making-hardest-push-jalen-ramsey-2025-shaping-last-gasp-matthew-stafford-era-report

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Aaron Judge is once again enjoying a historic season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/news-despite-derek-jeter-joe-dimaggio-mlb-insider-ranks-aaron-judge-behind-babe-ruth-lou-gehrig-yankees-history

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United States President Donald Trump is expected to name Nick Saban co-chair of the Presidential Commission studying college sports.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-who-billionaire-cody-campbell-meet-nick-saban-s-co-chair-president-donald-trump-s-commission

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Kansas had a rough 2024-25 season, with 13 losses and a first-round NCAA Tournament exit. The Jayhawks' struggles have continued into the transfer portal.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-basketball/kansas-basketball-transfer-portal-top-3-takeaways-jayhawks-offseason-moves

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Trey Hendrickson was given the approval by the Cincinnati Bengals to look for a trade partner earlier this offseason.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-trey-hendrickson-no-interest-playing-bengals-16-000-000-contract-report

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