Only a moron wouldn’t cast his vote for Monty Burns!
The Rock Chalkboard
Pacers had minimal pre-draft contact with Furphy, view him as intriguing developmental piece – KU Sports
The Pacers didn’t bring him in for a pre-draft workout, general manager Chad Buchanan told reporters after the draft concluded Thursday, in part because he was projected to go higher than he ultimately did, which was in the second round at No. 35 overall. Indiana, after all, did not have a first-round pick.
KU outcomes in this year’s draft were hard to predict; next year’s could be even harder – KU Sports
As much as the outcome of the 2024 NBA Draft was a surprise given recent expert projections — basically none of which had foreseen Johnny Furphy falling to the second round — it was even less similar to what outlets were predicting a year ago.
The new Big 12: What to know about league’s three baseball additions – KU Sports
The Big 12 Conference loses eight cumulative national baseball titles when Oklahoma and Texas officially depart the league at the conclusion of Sunday.
Eraser Dust
Supreme Court Trump immunity ruling is here. Don’t expect a trial soon
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court is closing out its term Monday with a decision on its biggest case of year − does Donald Trump have immunity as a former president that prevents him from standing trial on charges he tried to overturn the 2020 election.
Biden’s family encourages him to stay in the race as they discuss whether top advisers should be fired | CNN Politics
Biden’s family, including first lady Jill Biden, son Hunter Biden and their grandchildren, convened at Camp David for a previously scheduled get-together and implored the president to keep fighting in his bid for reelection, Biden advisers told CNN. One adviser described the family members as having offered their “unequivocal support.”
France elections 2024: French far right ahead in 1st round. What happens next? | AP News
PARIS (AP) — French voters face a decisive choice on July 7 in the runoff of snap parliamentary elections that could see the country’s first far-right government since the World War II Nazi occupation — or no majority emerging at all.
How will Louisiana’s Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced? : NPR
BATON ROUGE, La. — Even as a legal challenge is already underway over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, the details of how the mandate will be implemented and enforced remain murky.
Property Tax Map Shows Most Expensive States – Newsweek
The location of your home can make a huge difference. Here’s a map with the most expensive and cheapest property tax rates in the country, by state.
Gallagher family feud threatens to blow up after very tense run-in at Glastonbury – 15 years after Oasis sensationally split | Daily Mail Online
According to The Sun, Liam’s son Gene, 22, – whose mother is Nicole Appleton – ignored Noel, 55, when they were both spotted at a VIP bar at Glastonbury, despite just being yards apart.
Homelessness continues to climb in Montana
The total number of homeless people statewide was 2,008. But Livingston had the highest increase at nearly 29%, followed by Missoula at 22% and Bozeman at 20%.
Kalispell author hopes to inspire perseverance through her stories | Daily Inter Lake
A retired educator, Grosfield sought teaching as a career that would allow her to devote time to raising her children. In the book, “Hallie the Hero,” the turtle embarks on an adventure testing her bravery amidst a raging wildlife while on a mission to protect her offspring.
3 Eternal Alternative Rock Songs from the 1990s that Have Stood the Test of Time – American Songwriter
There have been many important eras in rock over the decades. The 1960s were known for the British Invasion. The 1970s were known as the crystallization of classic rock. The 1980s were known for synth-rock and glam. And the 1990s, well, they brought the world alternative rock, something of a catchall term for rock songs that didn’t quite fit in any of the eras before it.
LeBron James Gives Lakers His Condition For Taking a Pay Cut, per Report
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting James could be willing to take less money to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers if it would help them land an impact player in free agency. According to Wojnarowski, James has told the Lakers if they can find an impact player he’d be willing to take less money to help facilitate their signing. If the four-time MVP took a pay cut it could Los Angeles the room to use the full mid-level exception, which would be worth about $13 million.