Marshall fined $100K, stands by call to skip bowl

The Sun Belt fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl even though its roster had been depleted to 41 players after coach Charles Huff's exit and as many as 36 players entering the transfer portal.

Thunder sit SGA vs. Mavs due to sore wrist

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is sitting out Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a sore right wrist.

"Instagram Vs. Reality": This Woman Bought A House From DIY Influencers, And It Shows How Fake Social Media Can Be

"Honestly, it makes me really sad to think that there are pictures out there of my house that could be making people feel less than about theirs."

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Spend The Day Eating Your Favorite Foods And I'll Guess Your Eye Color

I hope I get it right!

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34 Products So Preposterously Joyful You’ll Be Like “Is This Even Legal?”

If you have not beheld the adorable majesty of this Polly Pocket-inspired coloring book for adults or these Snickerdoodle-flavored almonds, buckle up — joy incoming.

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Instagram profile grids are going to feature rectangles instead of squares

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Instagram’s profile grids will display content as rectangles instead of squares as part of a change rolling out “over the weekend,” Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said in an Instagram Story on Friday.

“I know some of you really like your squares. And square photos are sort of the heritage of Instagram. But at this point, most of what’s uploaded, both photos and videos, are vertical in their orientation,” Mosseri said. It’s a...

How TikTok backed itself into a corner

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You’d think that TikTok would have a Plan B by now.

It’s now clear the company never planned for a scenario in which it would lose to the Supreme Court. Maybe it couldn’t, given that the Chinese government ultimately has final say on a sale. Now, TikTok’s leaders are banking on Donald Trump to save them in a last-ditch effort that will unquestionably come with strings attached.

Politically, TikTok misplayed its hand at every turn...

Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza

The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year.

Connecticut Sun make first WNBA free agency moves, but future remains uncertain

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The Sun cored Alyssa Thomas and offered restricted DiJonai Carrington a qualifying offer.

The Connecticut Sun have officially cored 11-year veteran Alyssa Thomas, per the WNBA transactions page. That means that the 5-time All-Star will be offered a one-year contract at the WNBA’s highest possible salary ($249,244) — and that she’s unable to negotiate with other teams as a free agent this offseason. In the past, however, WNBA players have...

Heat's Butler to start, says of future, 'I'm back'

With his seven-game suspension over, Jimmy Butler returned to the Heat's starting lineup Friday night against the Nuggets and addressed his future plans with a short statement: "I'm back."

Japanese star Sasaki says he's joining Dodgers

Roki Sasaki, the prized Japanese pitching prospect who has had scouts drooling over his potential since high school, has chosen the Los Angeles Dodgers as his major league team, he announced on Instagram on Friday.

29 Budget-Friendly Beauty Items To Keep You Glowing For The Entirety Of 2025

We're staying moisturized and shining bright all year long.

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How a 1980s Orlando Magic song became a victory lap

Dating back to last season, the Magic have posted the same song on social media after every win.

Should the Celtics still be NBA championship betting favorites?

The Celtics, Thunder and Cavaliers are the NBA's best teams, but which one should you bet on to win it all?

30 Pieces Of Clothing From Walmart That’ll Keep You Cozy *And* Chic

Being equal levels of both is my entire winter personality tbh.

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How Biden’s Inner Circle Protected a Faltering President

“Your biggest issue is the perception of age,” Mike Donilon, the president’s longtime strategist, told him in 2022, according to people who heard him.

C.I.A. Analyst Pleads Guilty to Leaking Classified Documents About Israel

The analyst was charged with two counts of violating the Espionage Act and faces up to a decade in prison for disclosing sensitive information about Israel’s response to an Iranian attack.

The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce

The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership.

Trump Picks Ex-Congressman to Manage U.S. Nuclear Arsenal

Brandon Williams served aboard a nuclear submarine and represented a New York congressional district for one term, but has said little about his experience in the management of atomic weapons.

RFK Jr. Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.