Nuggets advance after win over Suns; Celtics beat 76ers to force Game 7
* The Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-100 to win their Western Conference semi-final series in six games. Nikola Jokic scored 32 points and recorded 12 assists and 10 rebounds, while Jamal Murray scored 26 points
Hurricanes eliminate Devils to advance; Stars beat Kraken in Game 5
* The Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the NJ Devils in their playoff series wit a 3-2 victory on Thursday night in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jesper Fast deflected in a shot by Jesperi Kotkaniemi at 7:09 of overtime to
U.S. weekly jobless claims hit highest mark since late 2021
The U.S. Labor Department reported that the four-week moving average for jobless claims through the week ending May 6 was the highest it’s been since November 2021. First-time claims for unemployment insurance increased by 22,000 from last
FDA eases blood donation restrictions specific to gay and bisexual men
The Food and Drug Administration eased restrictions specifically for gay and bisexual men to donate blood. The agency said in a news release that blood donor eligibility will now be determined using a set of “individual, risk-based questions
Dolly Parton releases the song ‘World on Fire’ from her upcoming rock album, ‘Rockstar’
Dolly Parton has released her new song “World on Fire,” the first single from her upcoming rock album “Rockstar”. Speaking about “World On Fire,” Dolly said: “This is a song I felt very inspired to write. I think it
‘Yellowstone’ Season 5, Part 1 coming to Peacock on May 25
Following the announcement that Yellowstone will end with Season 5, Peacock confirmed that the eight most recent episodes of the series (Season 5, Part 1) will stream exclusively on Peacock beginning on May 25. Seasons 1-4 are already available
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya team up in the trailer for ‘Dune: Part Two’
The first official trailer for the highly anticipated sci-fi epic sequel “Dune: Part 2” has been released, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. In 2021’s “Dune,” Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) ventured to Arrakis, the universe’s most dangerous and
Jack Harlow launches philanthropic initiative ‘The Jack Harlow Foundation’
Jack Harlow officially launched The Jack Harlow Foundation, which will serve as the Louisville, KY native’s primary philanthropic vehicle to reinvest, uplift and support organizations aiming to make the city that raised him a better place. Upon its
Lionel Richie announces Bahamas travel experience ‘Dancing On The Sand’
Lionel Richie has announced “Lionel Richie’s Dancing on the Sand,” a one-of-a-kind Bahamas travel experience taking place from November 30 through December 3, 2023. “Dancing on the Sand” (in partnership with Vibee) will celebrate Richie’s multi-decade music career while