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In 2022, the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings have negotiated a blockbuster deal that will drastically change the trajectory of both teams. The deal helped the Pacers reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2014, and the Kings ended their infamous 16-year playoff drought. Six players were involved in the deal, but the two who played the biggest roles (so far) were Tyrese Haliburton and Domantas Sabonis. Since their signing, both have enjoyed great success. But like it or not, the two will remain connected for the rest of their careers. Ironically, more positive news came Tuesday…

Tech giants drive market sentiment Tech companies’ earnings have been in the spotlight this week, with Alphabet’s strong quarterly results providing a positive tone. Google’s parent company reported better-than-expected profits, driven by strong revenue from its cloud division, sending its stock up more than 5% in after-hours trading. But not all tech stocks were so lucky. AMD’s stock price fell 8% in the pre-market session after the company’s fourth-quarter revenue forecast was lower than expected, which also weighed on the overall semiconductor sector. The divergence highlights the market’s selective reaction to technology earnings, with focus shifting to upcoming reports from…

It wasn’t the part of her closing message that drew the most headlines, but during her remarks at the Ellipse, Vice President Kamala Harris took time to talk about health care policy.“If Donald Trump finally gets his way and repeals the Affordable Care Act, you will end up paying even more money. “It would take us back to the days when there were exemptions from health insurance and insurance companies had the power to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions,” the Democratic candidate said. “Well, I’m not going back.”These were not scare tactics. Rather, it was a final…

H5N1 avian influenza is circulating. It is moving from animals to humans in a way that has never been seen before. It is spreading to new species and new locations, and this spread is happening largely unnoticed.So far, 34 cases have been reported in six U.S. states: California, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, Texas, and Washington. These are just the cases known to health authorities. Not all states test people or animals. Tests for the virus are flawed and in short supply.Most health officials say they are not too worried at this point because H5N1 influenza is very rare in humans compared…

Written by Billy Lineberry Anirudh Mepperla knows that as a college student, sometimes you need a place to relax during a day full of classes and work. This month, in collaboration with one of his professors, Meppella’s efforts culminated in the installation of four nap pods on campus. One was installed in the Commons and three were installed on the fifth floor of Grace E. Harris Hall. Students, faculty, and staff can reserve pods online in half-hour or hour increments. “I noticed during class that my classmates were always tired,” said Meperla, a sophomore majoring in health, physical education, and…

Kamala Harris says American patriots didn’t take pains to make us ‘subject to the will of another despicable tyrant’Your support helps us tell the storyread moreMost polls show this election remains close. In a race this close, reporters are needed on the ground to talk to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support allows us to keep sending journalists to this story.The Independent is trusted every month by 27 million Americans from across the political spectrum. Unlike many other quality news organizations, we don’t lock you away from our reporting or analysis with a paywall. But quality journalism…

.After their most recent win over the Las Vegas Raiders, the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9 for a chance to maintain their undefeated record in prime time.With history on the line, the defending Super Bowl champions acquired pass rusher Joshua Uche for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in a trade with the New England Patriots on Monday. will only get better in this match. paper.Every week in the NFL presents a new challenge for each team, and the Chiefs are no strangers to adversity. Kansas City is pushing forward…

What’s happening: Michigan Technological University has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence, an annual award given by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This award recognizes agencies that have demonstrated exceptional efforts in preventing foreign theft of U.S. defense and national security technology. Michigan Technological University’s Keweenaw Research Center (KRC) was one of five recipients out of more than 10,000 eligible organizations nationwide. The award was formally presented at the University’s Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, October 11, by Andrew Lochri, DCSA’s Assistant Director of…

The new ORB Sport™ smart mouthguard helps athletes and fitness enthusiasts reach peak performance The first-of-its-kind mouthguard provides advanced insights with over 20 key physiological metrics and trends, including heart rate, movement, and impact. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. , Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ORB Innovations, dedicated to helping people achieve their health goals through data-driven technology, today announced the launch of the ORB Sport™ Smart Mouthguard. We are excited to announce the launch. The first-of-its-kind wearable device is the most advanced smart mouthguard available to athletes and fitness enthusiasts, combining technology and dental protection expertise into one wearable product to…

This article first appeared in The Readout newsletter. Sign up for The Readout to get STAT’s award-winning biotech news delivered straight to your inbox. good morning. Today is a very busy and spooky eve of Halloween. Several companies reported large losses in their financial results this morning. Let’s get started. What you need to know this morning Sales and profits fell short, a rare setback for Lilly Eli Lilly’s third-quarter sales and profits were lower than expected, a move that has consistently reported strong sales and exceeded profit estimates since demand for its blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs began…