Oh. Diablo Canyon 2… why can’t you be more like Diablo Canyon 1?
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The four KU players who will represent the program at Big 12 Media Days in Las Vegas
Big 12 Media Days are just over a week away and we now know who will represent the KU program at the annual event. Each Big 12 team will bring four player representatives in addition to the head coach. Joining Lance Leipold in Las Vegas will be running back Devin Neal, quarterback Jalon Daniels, cornerback Mello Dotson and defensive end Jereme Robinson.
2024 NBA Draft: College basketball’s winners and losers
We’ve now had an entire weekend to digest the results of the 2024 NBA Draft. By now, draftniks have surely read countless stories about which NBA teams, general managers, and players were the winners and losers from this year’s draft. The vast majority of those pieces focus on how things unfolded from an NBA standpoint, but not many look at the draft from the college side of things and how it impacts what we think of college coaches and programs.
Johnny Furphy excited for his fit, long term development with the Indiana Pacers
“We knew some teams were super keen to get [their picks] in earlier than they were originally, Indiana being one of those,” Furphy said of teams potentially trading up to select him. “A few minutes before, we heard Indiana was going to get the pick from San Antonio to ensure they get me.”
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Trump seeks to set aside New York hush money verdict | AP News
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have asked the New York judge who presided over his hush money trial to set aside his conviction and delay his sentencing, scheduled for next week.
Disney+ Announces Next Star Wars Show After The Acolyte
Starring Jude Law, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is reported to premiere around the holiday season at the end of 2024. This report from Collider also aligns with a reported 2024 release found in a copyright filing last October.
Oklahoma AG’s Office: Superintendent Lacks Authority to Decide Curriculum, In Reference To New Bible Requirement
A Tulsa Public Schools Board member said it is up to the school boards, district administrators, teachers and parents to come together to approve curriculum.
In an email, State Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office said the superintendent does not have legal authority to decide content of curriculum, and said Oklahoma law clearly enshrines local control.
Paul George to Philly, Klay to Dallas, Tatum’s Extension, and More – The Ringer
Now that the free agency period has started, Verno and KOC react to all the free agent signings, extensions, and more, starting with Jayson Tatum’s record-breaking contract extension with the Celtics, as well as Paul George’s impact with the Sixers and where the Clippers go from here (01:26). They then move on to discuss the contracts of Tyrese Maxey and Immanuel Quickley and debate why the Nuggets wouldn’t match the contract that the Magic gave to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (20:27). Next, they discuss Klay Thompson’s departure from the Warriors as he leaves to join the Mavs (38:56). Also, the impact that Chris Paul will make on Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and the rest of the young Spurs, as well as the latest rumors on Lauri Markkanen (46:47).
Joe Morelle to introduce amendment to reverse Supreme Court immunity ruling
“I will introduce a constitutional amendment to reverse SCOTUS’ harmful decision and ensure that no president is above the law. This amendment will do what SCOTUS failed to do—prioritize our democracy,” Morelle wrote on the social platform X.
Here Are The Most Popular Hot Dog Styles In America, State By State
The map is quite a shocker. Although standard options like beef hot dogs and turkey hot dogs are popular in a number of states, there are several hot dog faves we would have never expected.
Sheehy resigns as Bridger Aerospace CEO
Sheehy points to the company needing a “fully-focused” CEO as he attempts to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.
Montana Democrats, on the other hand, are citing lawsuits and reported financial troubles involving the business.
Suburban homeowner’s property tax bill skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K
Darryl Lloyd, who purchased the three-bedroom, one-bathroom house in 2006 for $115,000, maintains its current market value is just over $180,000.
Gilhouly’s on 39th Street in Kansas City forced to close | Kansas City Star
The Volker bar’s pool table and jukebox were already gone, retrieved earlier in the day by the vending company. Soon, the tables and chairs would need to be loaded into the U-Haul owner Joe Simone had parked outside on Bell Street. Last call, whenever it came, would be the last last call: Gilhouly’s was closing for good.
Why did Klay Thompson choose the Mavericks instead of the Lakers? – Yahoo Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a sizeable blow to their hopes of becoming a championship-caliber team again when Klay Thompson rejected their offer in free agency and instead signed with the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
Restaurant sues customer over $3,000 waitress tip he left on $13 meal
In spite of Martini’s efforts to make sure the tip was above board, the situation took a turn for the worse a few weeks later when the cafe received a letter to say Smith was disputing the charge for the tip