Jimmy Butler has been ruled out after suffering pelvic contusion on a hard fall during the first quarter of Game 2 of the first round series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. Butler was undercut in the air by Rockets guard Amen Thompson while securing a rebound, and immediately exited the game. A pelvic contusion reportedly takes 2-4 weeks to heal. If Butler is out for any period of time, it’s a huge blow for Golden State and could swing the series. The Rockets took 14-point halftime lead with Butler out of the game. The Warriors took Game…
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Key Takeaways Growing Market Demand: The pet sitting industry is experiencing increased demand, driven by rising pet ownership and busy lifestyles, presenting a lucrative opportunity for aspiring pet sitters. Diverse Service Offerings: A successful pet sitting business should consider various services, including in-home pet sitting, dog walking, pet boarding, and training, allowing for tailored growth strategies. Thorough Market Research: Conducting extensive market research is essential to understand your competition and target audience, ensuring your services meet local demand effectively. Solid Business Plan: A well-structured business plan outlining services, pricing, and financial projections is crucial for sustainable growth and attracting potential…
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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 23, 2025 The mother died nearly 11 days after finding her son dead in his room. A Black mother in south Georgia reportedly died from a “broken heart” days after finding her son beaten to death in his bedroom. According to Fox 12, Tasha Lawson found her son, Tee’Andrick, dead in his room on April 2. The family believes the 20-year-old was assaulted by two men who broke into the Hazelhurst, Georgia, residence while his mother was out of town. Upon finding her son, Lawson died just 11 days later, on April 13, from apparent heart…
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Tokyo (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged to protect the global free trade system during Diet discussions on the tariff measures of U.S. President Donald Trump. In a parliamentary debate of party leaders on Wednesday, Ishiba, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, made the vow as Yoshihiko Noda, president of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, criticized economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa’s actions in trade talks with Washington as akin to diplomacy under a tributary system. Article continues after this advertisement Noda said that “the visual impression” made by Akazawa wearing a cap…
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This blog was written by Donna Jackson, Senior Strategic Contract Negotiator at Cisco, global co-lead of Cisco’s Adult Caregivers Inclusive Community, and Founder and Executive Director of the Noble Strength Foundation and its Age To Age® program. Through a network of global volunteers, Age To Age® helps the elderly combat loneliness and isolation by connecting them to their loved ones—anywhere in the world—using the Age To Age® platform and Cisco’s Webex conferencing technology. April is Global Volunteer Month. During this time of year, I’m reminded of the many Cisco volunteers who have given their time and talents to…
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Kevin O’Leary is ready for a TikTok to deal to get done. On Instagram, the long-time “Shark Tank” investor posted a recent television interview (conducted in his signature pajama pants) and told his followers that the TikTok “clock is ticking.” “We’re on our second 75-day extension,” O’Leary told Fox Business. “I speculate that there will not be a third.” Related: President Donald Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline Again — Here’s What to Know The deadline for a TikTok deal was April 5, but it was extended for 75 days a second time earlier this month. President Trump wrote on Truth…
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A layer of smog lingers above downtown Los Angeles in 2024. Millions of Americans are still breathing in unhealthy air, despite long-term progress toward cleaning up many sources of pollution, according to the 2025 State of the Air report. ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images Air in the U.S. has gotten cleaner for decades, adding years to people’s lives and preventing millions of asthma attacks, but nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution, a new report finds. The report comes as the Trump administration is considering rolling back some…
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Image by Lydia Williams Attics are often overlooked and forgotten spaces in many homes. They’re filled with old boxes, forgotten memorabilia, and items you haven’t thought about in years. But what if your attic is actually hiding a treasure trove of valuable items just waiting to be discovered? Many people have turned their attics into unexpected sources of wealth, finding rare antiques, collectible items, and even valuable memorabilia that could bring in hundreds or thousands of dollars. You might be surprised to learn that some seemingly insignificant things tucked away in your attic could make you a small fortune. If…
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While the LPGA Tour is seeing its first major of the year kick off this week in the Chevron Championship at The Woodlands, the PGA Tour has one of its more unique offerings not too far away in New Orleans. The Zurich Classic is where the PGA Tour is stopping by this week and its team format is what separates it from any other normal event that we see across the season on an annual basis. Watching the best players in the world go at things in pairs is always fun and different. As if the event didn’t draw you…
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There were once more than seven thousand languages shaping human communication — until technology took over.