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Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies were previously expected to agree to a renegotiate-and-extend contract this offseason and the mechanics of that type of deal became easier following the team’s trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. “He is now in a position to sign a contract extension of over $200 million,” said Brian Windhorst on Monday. “I would feel like that is very strongly going to happen.” Jackson is considered highly unlikely to be traded by the Grizzlies and their decision to move on from Bane shouldn’t be interpreted as the beginning of a rebuild where Jackson…
FILE: As temperatures rise this summer, more people are expected to flock to U.S. beaches. And as more people head into the water, officials are warning beachgoers to be aware of rip currents. Spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association Wyatt Werneth joined FOX Weather in February 2025 to explain what a rip current is, how to spot one and how to stay safe.FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A day at the beach took a turn for the worse Sunday after multiple swimmers nearly drowned at Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida.According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Public Information Officer Frank Guzman,…
On June 5, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office sent shockwaves through Washington by announcing that U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed budget reconciliation bill—known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—would increase the U.S. national debt by $2.4 trillion over the next decade. Many economists fear that these levels of debt will worsen inflation and could trigger a financial crisis. The bill, which has been passed by the House of Representatives and now lies with the Senate, poses a dilemma for Republicans. The legislation’s proposed benefit cuts to programs such as Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
0:37Intro. [Recording date: May 26, 2025.]Russ Roberts: Today is May 26th, 2025, and my guest today is author and teacher, and professor Leon Kass, the Dean of Faculty here at Shalem College in Jerusalem. This is Leon’s second appearance on the program. He was last here in March of 2021 talking about human flourishing, living well, and Aristotle. Leon, welcome back to EconTalk.Leon Kass: Thanks very much. Nice to be back with you Russ.1:03Russ Roberts: Our topic for today is a thinker I have never respected, but I really never read either. So that’s kind of awkward. And I realized…
Bournemouth have signed left-back Adrien Truffert from Rennes in a move that will likely pave the way for Milos Kerkez to join Liverpool.The Cherries have paid an initial £11.4million for the Belgian-born defender, who captained Rennes last season and made 212 appearances for the Ligue 1 club.Truffert wants to keep progressing in the Premier LeagueThe 23-year-old told the club’s official website: “I’m really happy and proud to join AFC Bournemouth. It’s a great opportunity for me to keep progressing and to be part of an ambitious project. I felt the club’s confidence in me from the first discussions, and I’m…
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle spoke out in defense of referee Scott Foster ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Foster has faced heavy criticism online following his officiating in Game 4, which Oklahoma City won 111-104 to even the series. Carlisle called Foster “a great official” with whom he has known for 30 […] The post Rick Carlisle defends referee Scott Foster amid Finals criticism appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Monday, June 16, 2025. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin.Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It’s Monday, June 16, 2025. Start your day with everything you need to know about today’s weather. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast.Minneapolis threatened by hail, tornadoes as Midwest, central Plains face days of severe weatherThe Midwest is facing a prolonged period of severe weather…
Trust Manager Aili Schreiner, center, leads a 2023 “Conversations with Funders” discussion at the Coos Bay Library. Salem, Ore. – Grant makers offering more than $5 million in funding for FY2025 will participate in the Oregon Cultural Trust’s 2024 “Conversations with Funders” events from March 25 through April 4. The five-stop series of open houses and information sessions will inform grant seekers about funding programs, available cultural resources and opportunities to discuss their projects and programming. Open houses from noon to 1 p.m. will allow grant seekers and organizational staff to visit with cultural resource providers. Participating providers will include…
Bratislava – Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico (Smer-SD) announced on Sunday that the Slovak government wants to develop a vision for the development of Slovakia by 2040 and warned that he will propose a special section on peace in the upcoming conclusions of the EU Council on foreign policy (FAC). EU foreign ministers will meet in Luxembourg on June 23, with Slovakia represented at this meeting by Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár, TASR reports. Fico explained during the Sunday press conference that he wants to ask experts from the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) and universities to develop a vision…
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