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The Warriors' hot start, trouble in Milwaukee and the biggest questions for NBA contenders

Our insiders answer one big question surrounding the league's top contenders, including what's at stake for high-profile teams.

Fast Company

Associated Press

COP29: How nations plan to raise money to respond to climate change

Negotiators are fighting over three big parts of the money issue: How big the numbers are, how much is grants or loans, and who pays.

Just as a simple lever can move heavy objects, rich nations are hoping another kind of leverage — the financial sort — can help them come up with the money that poorer nations need to cope with climate change.

It involves a complex package of grants, loans and private investment, and it’s becoming the major currency at annual United Nations climate talks...

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James Dator

Martin Necas has been the NHL’s biggest surprise, and every team should be kicking themselves for blowing it

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Necas has been on fire and anyone in the NHL could have had him.

We’re almost 20 games into the NHL regular season and nobody has been a bigger surprise than Martin Necas of the Carolina Hurricanes. The 25-year-old center is on a heater, with 11 goals and 19 assists in 17 games, ranking third in the league in points scored, and he’s got 21 points in his last 10 for good measure.

A Necas breakout season isn’t that surprising in...

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Ricky O'Donnell

Joel Embiid called out by 76ers teammate for ‘being late to everything’ amid terrible start

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The 76ers terrible season keeps getting worse with the latest report about Joel Embiid.

The Philadelphia 76ers were supposed to be a championship contender after signing Paul George to a four-year max contract in free agency. George joined 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid and rising star Tyrese Maxey for a tailor-made ‘big three’ pairing that felt destined to be a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference.

One month into the season, the 76ers are...

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James Dator

Firing Joe Douglas was the right move for the Jets, and Aaron Rodgers should be next

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It’s time for the Jets to get rid of their biggest problem.

The Jets finally made a smart move on Tuesday by firing general manager Joe Douglas. An architect of the team’s current demise, Douglas was willing to scapegoat coaches, players, everyone in his orbit in an effort to cover up his own colossal mistakes in draft and free agency.

New York is almost ready to usher in a new rebuilding era, but first they have...

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Jack Milko

PGA Tour players address dramatic changes for the first time, feel “optimistic” about future

Brian Harman during the first round of the 2024 Fedex St. Jude Championship. | Photo by James Gilbert/PGA Tour via Getty Images

After the PGA Tour approved a series of changes that will alter the sport, a few pros discussed them ahead of the RSM Classic.

The 2023 RBC Canadian Open was a pivotal point for Ben Griffin, the former North Carolina Tar Heel who is currently the 70th-ranked player in the world. He decided to skip that week and practice at home instead, having missed five of...

Mashable

Amazon's Black Friday sale hasn't officially started, but early deals are floating around

UPDATE: Nov. 19, 2024, 12:30 p.m. EST This story contains the best deals live at Amazon ahead of the official start of its Black Friday event on Nov. 21.

The best early Black Friday deals at Amazon at a glance: Best Kindle deal ...

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The best MacBooks to buy during Black Friday 2024

Any time you shop for a new laptop, a lot of people are going to tell you the same thing: Get a MacBook.

We don't blame them. The best MacBooks are fantastic laptops, and while they don't afford you the freedom of customization that other brands offer, that's not something everyone will care about. Most of us just want a high-quality laptop that'll get us through work, school, and play with minimal fuss.

SEE ALSO: Amazon has one pretty good deal on a 2-in-1...

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Score a two-piece Samsonite luggage set for 49% off and upgrade your travel situation

SAVE $150.78: The Samsonite Evolve SE hardside luggage set in Caribbean Blue and Solar Rose is on sale at Amazon for just $158.22, down from the list price of $309. That's a 49% discount.

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Power up your productivity on the go with $200 off an M4 MacBook Pro

SAVE $200: As of Nov. 19, the MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for just $1,399, down from its usual price of $1,599. That's a 13% discount and the lowest price we've seen.

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Give your phone a place to sit with this cool chair-shaped charger for under $30

TL;DR: Power your devices up with the Chair 15W Wireless Charger on sale for $29.99 (reg. $38). It's sleek, fast, fun, and cable-free.

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The Verge

Ash Parrish

Minecraft to follow live-action movie with theme parks

Minecraft could soon be coming to a theme park near you. UK theme park company Merlin Entertainments has announced the completion of a $110 million deal with developer Mojang to open Minecraft-themed attractions in the US and the UK. The attractions are planned to open in 2026 and 2027 and will either be new additions to existing parks or a wholly new experience. The game seems well-suited for the theme park treatment with in-game activities like mine cart rides, fighting creepers,...

The Verge

Emma Roth

Google Gemini can remember things now

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Google Gemini can now “remember” certain things about you, such as your interests and personal preferences. The change is rolling out to subscribers with access to Gemini Advanced, and it will allow the AI chatbot to tailor its responses based on your needs, according to Gemini’s most recent release notes.

As noted by Google, you can share your interests, as well as details about your work, hobbies, or aspirations, while chatting with Gemini. You can also...

The Verge

Sean Hollister

Leak: Valve is making a Steam Controller 2 and a ‘Roy’ for its Deckard

The original Steam Controller, and a prototype that preceded it. | Image: Sean Hollister / The Verge

Two years ago, Valve told The Verge it wanted a successor to its cult classic Steam Controller, whose incredibly customizable buttons and touchpads paved the way for the Steam Deck handheld PC. Now, Valve watcher Brad Lynch claims a Steam Controller 2 — codename “Ibex” — is actually getting made.

His sources tell him the Steam Controller 2 is currently being tooled for mass...

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Ricky O'Donnell

Meet the NBA player who keeps missing wide open dunks

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Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams is the king of the missed dunk.

The Chicago Bulls drafted Patrick Williams with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft because of his potential, not his polish. Williams came off the bench all year in his one-and-done season at Florida State while putting up pedestrian numbers, but he had all the physical tools teams look for out of a modern wing. The youngest American born player in the NBA as a rookie, Williams...

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Jack Milko

Lexi Thompson echoes Charley Hull, takes shot at LPGA’s slow play

Lexi Thompson during the second round of The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican. | Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images

Taking after Charley Hull, Lexi Thompson is sick and tired of the slow pace of play on the LPGA.

Following her runner-up finish to Nelly Korda at last week’s ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge, Charley Hull sounded off on the biggest issue plaguing the LPGA: slow play.

The Englishwoman provided a “ruthless” solution, saying that a player should lose their card...

Wired Top Stories

Simon Hill

25 Best Early Black Friday Deals of 2024 to Shop Right Now

It doesn’t officially arrive until November 29, but the Black Friday deals have already begun.

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Shop the REI Winter Sale and save up to 30% off on thousands of hiking, biking, camping, and travel items

SAVE UP TO 30%: The REI Winter Sale has hiking, camping, travel, winter sports, and fitness gear on sale through Nov. 25.

Best REI Winter Sale deals Best fitness tracker deal Garmin vivoactive 5 ...

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Amazon deal of the day: Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for a new record-low price

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Nov. 19: OUR TOP PICK Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB, WiFi) ...

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