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There remains more than a month until the NBA draft. Yet it is shaping up to be a historic one for the Colorado men’s basketball program. Three Buffaloes are competing at the NBA draft combine this week in Chicago, and all three are likely to hear their names called when the two-day draft begins on June 26. Cody Williams, Tristan da Silva and KJ Simpson all have been showcasing their skills for NBA personnel. Williams, who averaged 11.9 points as a freshman for CU in a season limited to 24 games due to various injuries, remains a likely top-12 pick […]

The “Big Bang Theory” spinoff aired its last episodes Thursday night, but the franchise will continue on CBS this fall.

The buildup to the first undisputed heavyweight championship clash this century has concluded with the official weigh-in for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk. The Sporting News was on hand to collate the all-important numbers.

Members of the Barbados Police Service push back against rioters during a public order simulation, during TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) at Kensington Oval, Barbados, May 15, 2024. TW24 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Large Scale Global Exercise 24, a series of all-domain military exercises executed alongside Allies and partners around the globe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lee)

Members of the Barbados Police Service guard against rioters throwing water bottles during a public order simulation, part of the full mission profile at TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) at Kensington Oval, Barbados, May 15, 2024. TW24 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Large Scale Global Exercise 24, a series of all-domain military exercises executed alongside Allies and partners around the globe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lee)

Members of the Barbados Police Service guard against rioters during a public order simulation, part of the full mission profile at TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) at Kensington Oval, Barbados, May 15, 2024. TW24 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Large Scale Global Exercise 24, a series of all-domain military exercises executed alongside Allies and partners around the globe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lee)

Members of the Barbados Police Service confront rioters during a public order simulation, during TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) at Kensington Oval, Barbados, May 15, 2024. TW24 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Large Scale Global Exercise 24, a series of all-domain military exercises executed alongside Allies and partners around the globe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lee)

Members of the Barbados Police Service march in a defense formation during a public order simulation, during TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) at Kensington Oval, Barbados, May 15, 2024. TW24 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Large Scale Global Exercise 24, a series of all-domain military exercises executed alongside Allies and partners around the globe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lee)

Members of the Barbados Police Service guard a downed shooter during an active shooter simulation, during TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) at Kensington Oval, Barbados, May 15, 2024. TW24 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Large Scale Global Exercise 24, a series of all-domain military exercises executed alongside Allies and partners around the globe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lee)

Members of the Barbados Police Service chase rioters during a public order simulation, during TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) at Kensington Oval, Barbados, May 15, 2024. TW24 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Large Scale Global Exercise 24, a series of all-domain military exercises executed alongside Allies and partners around the globe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lee)

Members of the Barbados Police Service confront rioters during a public order simulation, during TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) at Kensington Oval, Barbados, May 15, 2024. TW24 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Large Scale Global Exercise 24, a series of all-domain military exercises executed alongside Allies and partners around the globe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lee)

Elementary school student Abel Thomas gave Windsor police Chief Jason Bellaire a run for his money Thursday, besting the chief at his own job. “I have to say that at our command meeting this morning, he outperformed me pretty easily,” Bellaire told a gathering at Devonshire Mall for the launch of three days of Police […]

Israeli forces targeted a series of “infrastructure” sites in southern Lebanon today, going after compounds belonging to Hezbollah’s aerial defense system on the grounds that they pose a threat to Israeli aircraft. The strikes hit the villages of Najjiriyeh and Addousiyeh, both just south of the coastal city of Sidon. This is just over 18 … Continue reading "Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Kill Three, Including Two Children"

By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — When a gunman shot Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico this week, shock rippled across the Central European country — even though the pro-Russia leader himself warned that the country was so divided that an assassination attempt was possible. Slovaks have long been divided over the pathThe post Social divisions and hostile rhetoric in Slovakia provide fertile ground for political violence appeared first on KESQ.

JBS S.A. (JBSAY) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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The remains of U.S. Army Sgt. George F. Bishop, a Soldier killed during World War II, will be interred May 23 at Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis, Washington.

Avenir Wellness Solutions reports Q4 results

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The Svalbard seed vault holds more than 1.25 million seed samples representing thousands of plant species.

Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointments of new board chairmen, Executive Advisers, a Special Assistant and board members. The governor, in a letter signed by his Chief...The post Makinde appoints more aides, board chairmen, members appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.