The Baltimore Orioles made a surprising call this offseason—they let go of a key player—left-hander Danny Coulombe. Now he is headed to the Minnesota Twins on a new deal, as per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. However, the agreement is still pending a physical, a necessary thing after Coulombe spent a great chunk […]The post MLB Trade Rumors: AL East Contendor Predicted to Lose $1.2 Million Veteran Pitcher to Minnesota Twins appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-mlb-trade-rumors-al-east-contendor-predicted-to-lose-million-veteran-pitcher-to-minnesota-twins/

San Francisco is under a Flood Advisory today as the heaviest rain is yet to come; multiple car crashes were reported around the Bay this morning; and State Farm wants to hike rates across the board by over 20%.

https://sfist.com/2025/02/04/tuesday-morning-topline-rain-likely-to-cause-minor-and-possibly-major-flooding/

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More detailed soil sampling is set to take place in Thornton as part of an ongoing investigation into the potential release of a carcinogenic substance from a chemical plant.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/further-soil-testing-to-take-place-in-thornton-after-cancer-causing-chemical-found-in-gardens-and-allotments-4975659

#blackpoolgazette

Interested in buying domestically made gifts for those you love? These days, manufacturing processes are complicated, but you can still find all-American stuff.

https://www.slashgear.com/1774931/made-in-america-tech-gifts/

#slashgear

West and Censori walked the red carpet at the awards show before swiftly departing

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/kanye-west-bianca-censori-grammys-nude-dress-code-b2692077.html

#Independent

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today announced Ask Obi, an AI assistant designed to provide mortgage lending executives with instant, actionable insights from their Optimal Blue products and data. Unveiled during Optimal Blue's inaugural Summit user conference in San Diego, Ask Obi gives lenders the power to view their operations holistically with data aggregation across Optimal Blue's comprehensive capital markets platform.

https://www.send2press.com/wire/optimal-blue-announces-ask-obi-an-ai-assistant-to-provide-mortgage-lending-executives-with-real-time-business-insights/

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It seems Kanye West looked to GRAMMY weekend as a big moment for his brand. Ye released a new Yeezy commercial after getting removed from the event. As spotted on Page Six, the self-proclaimed goats of all goats had time this weekend. After showing up to the GRAMMY Awards uninvited and his wife Bianca bearing it […]

https://hiphopwired.com/2590063/kanye-new-yeezy-commercial/

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BEIJING — China countered President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs on select U.S. imports Tuesday, as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade measures.

https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2025/02/04/china-counters-with-tariffs-on-u-s-products-it-will-also-investigate-google/stories/20250204111

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Rebels occupying the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma have declared a cease-fire but the government dismissed the pause in the fighting as a ruse aimed to head off growing international concern.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/02/04/DRC-rebels-declare-cease-fire/7941738671759/

#upi

What happens when an up-and-comer is blatantly disrespectful towards a certified legend of the sport, especially on a platform provided to said disrespectful up-and-comer by said certified legend? Yeah, the conversation between middleweight/welterweight star Kevin Holland and bonafide UFC and PRIDE legend ‘Rampage’ Jackson was difficult to sit through. All this over a joke ‘Rampage’ […]The post “Still Mad at Me”- Rampage Jackson Gets Publicly Shut Down by Kevin Holland in UFC Star’s Unseen Footage appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-still-mad-at-me-rampage-jackson-gets-publicly-shut-down-by-kevin-holland-in-ufc-stars-unseen-footage/

The Kennedy political dynasty is certainly no stranger to scandal. The latest centered around New York magazine star reporter Olivia Nuzzi, whose personal relationship with then-presidential long shot Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got her fired. The duo’s dirty DMs sent shockwaves across the media world, and Page Six reported that the two had “incredible” FaceTime...

https://nypost.com/video/olivia-nuzzi-and-rfk-jr-s-messy-sexting-scandal-explained/

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After much speculation, Marvel has finally released the official teaser trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-teaser-trailer-marvel-mcu/

#digitaltrends

Armed police called out after shots reported at Risbergska School in Örebro, Sweden

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/crime/sweden-school-shooting-suspect-obrebro-victims-news-b2691961.html

#Independent

The New York Yankees’ third-base situation remains an intriguing and unresolved story of the offseason. Despite having Alex Bregman and Nolan Arenado available, the Yankees have chosen a cautious path under Hal Steinbrenner. The team has thought not to go after such famous names. Such a decision, specifically after Steinbrenner’s review related to the team’s […]The post MLB Insider’s Dark Outlook On Yankees’ 3B Future Gives Another Shade to Hal Steinbrenner’s Shocking Poverty Talk appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-insiders-dark-outlook-on-yankees-three-b-future-gives-another-shade-to-hal-steinbrenners-shocking-poverty-talk/

Aldi is growing fast with major investments and new stores on the way 🚀

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/aldi-uk-groceries-jobs-careers-new-store-openings-locations-list-4974402

#crawleyobserver

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright are expecting their first baby together this year and the Brassic actress has explained how her plans at their £5 million home are set to change as a result…

https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/811786/pregnant-michelle-keegans-change-of-plans-at-home-after-welcoming-baby/

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When in their history have things gone well for the Mets when the general thought is that things are going to go well for the Mets?

https://nypost.com/2025/02/04/sports/why-the-most-imposing-opponent-these-mets-face-is-history/

#Post

There is a new in-game feature launched. Homegrown Moonleaf Tea Shop and Mobile: Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) teamed up to introduce its latest in-game feature, the Neighborhood Map. The new feature in MLBB bridges the virtual world with real-life Moonleaf branches, offering players the chance to earn exclusive rewards while exploring the game and enjoying […]The post Moonleaf Tea Shop, Mobile Legends launch new in-game feature appeared first on Interaksyon.

https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2025/02/04/291428/moonleaf-tea-shop-mobile-legends-launch-new-in-game-feature/

#InterAksyon

Dan Barnett teaches philosophy at Butte College. Send review requests to dbarnett99@me.com. Columns archived at https://barnetto.substack.com

https://www.orovillemr.com/2025/02/04/murder-mystery-takes-readers-into-the-world-of-forensic-dentistry-the-biblio-file/

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Police have issued a warning to dog owners as "even well-trained dogs can scare or attack livestock" following the incident on Sunday, February 2

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/several-sheep-injured-dog-attack-34611334

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's 2025 Tech100 Mortgage list of companies shaping the future of the housing finance sector. The recognition acknowledges ongoing investments Dark Matter has made to its Empower® loan origination system (LOS), the addition of the NOVA LOS to Dark Matter's product lineup, and advances in productivity and accuracy Dark Matter is making with the AIVA® suite of AI virtual assistants.

https://www.send2press.com/wire/dark-matter-technologies-a-leader-in-los-servicing-and-ai-based-automation-software-named-to-housingwires-tech100-list-for-a-second-year-in-a-row/

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John Cook’s retirement on January 30 hit Nebraska Huskers fans like a brick wall. BU’s Athletic Direct Troy Dannen explained the transition between Cook, deciding to retire and the university hiring Dani Busboom Kelly took just a week. As a result, the news came as a surprise even to Cook’s own staff, Nebraska volleyball assistant […]The post Foremost Nebraska Volleyball Coach Pens Heartfelt Note as John Cook Leaves Program’s Future in New Hands: “Amazing Legacy” appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-volleyball-news-foremost-nebraska-volleyball-coach-pens-heartfelt-note-as-john-cook-leaves-programs-future-in-new-hands-amazing-legacy/

Look how the tables turned! We all must be aware of the effort and time that the Colorado Buffaloes had put into the Mission JuJu. Yes, they did catch hold of their favorite Julian Lewis. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into it. Lewis too might have hoped to fill QB Shedeur Sanders’ […]The post Kaidon Salter’s 7-Word Vow to Deion Sanders Piles More Pain on 17YO Julian Lewis appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-kaidon-salters-seven-word-vow-to-deion-sanders-piles-more-pain-on-seventeen-year-old-julian-lewis/

Former Blackpool winger Owen Dale has departed Oxford United less than a year on from his move to the Kassam Stadium.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/former-blackpool-and-portsmouth-winger-makes-league-one-return-less-than-a-year-on-from-promotion-joy-4972753

#lythamstannesexpress

Under cross-examination on Tuesday, in her unfair dismissal case against the ABC, Antoinette Lattouf alleged the public broadcaster had continually lied about and defamed her.

https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/lattouf-says-abc-boss-kim-williams-took-swipes-at-her-on-live-tv-20250204-p5l9dh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Bank Hapoalim's chief economic advisor tells "Globes" that inflation and interest rates in the US could rise, and there could be a slowdown in international trade and global activity.

https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001501223#utm_source=RSS

Otkako se dogodio trejd Luke Dončića u Los Anđeles Lejkerse, čitava NBA liga ne prestaje da priča o tome.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/kosarka/4049358-zvezda-nba-lige-o-doncicu-to-je-ludo-kad-je-on-trejdovan-onda-svako-moze-da-bude-zao-mi-ga-je

#Telegraf

It’s no secret that Conor McGregor has a serious problem with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Last Friday, ‘The Notorious’ lashed out at the UFC Hall of Famer by hurling a series of insults on his social media that many would consider racist and definitely was a PR disaster for the Irishman, who has had a difficult few […]The post Reeling Under PR Disaster, Conor McGregor Receives Kevin Hart’s Unexpected Message Amid Controversy appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-reeling-under-pr-disaster-conor-mcgregor-receives-kevin-harts-unexpected-message-amid-controversy/

Gibsonburg sophomore Elly Evarts surpassed a milestone many great high school basketball players take their whole career to accomplish, scoring her 1,000th point during Monday’s 68-38 home win over Fremont St. Joseph.

https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2025/02/04/high-school-girls-basketball-gibsonburg-s-evarts-scores-1000th-point/stories/20250204102

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to help the Railways in land acquisition in West Bengal

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/funds-to-railway-in-west-bengal-has-been-increased-three-times-since-mamata-was-minister-vaishnaw/article69176813.ece

“This dude just bought a $15 million house, just closed like last week in Dallas. Apparently, he cried when he found out,” former Mavs player Chandler Parsons revealed. And Just like their star, Mavs fans are also scratching their heads, asking one question: Why? Well, NBA analyst Kenny Smith has some thoughts, and they point […]The post Foul Play Behind Luka Doncic Lakers Deal Suspected as Analyst Kenny Smith Dives Into Trade Chaos appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-legends-basketball-news-foul-play-behind-luka-doncic-lakers-deal-suspected-as-analyst-kenny-smith-dives-into-trade-chaos/

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is sticking with sneakers at the White House.

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/suits-and-sneakers-the-paris-runway-is-in-step-with-rupert-murdoch-20250204-p5l9fb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Allo Technology, the Internet service provider (ISP) owned by Tenaga Nasional Bhd, has launched a limited-time promotion on its home broadband plans, offering 100Mbps for RM49 and 1Gbps for RM139 per month. Read full story

https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/02/04/tnbs-allo-now-offering-1gbps-home-broadband-for-rm139-100mbps-for-rm49-in-limited-time-promo

Watch the moment when a drug dealer throws away a machete as he’s chased by police, before they find crack and heroin hidden inside his pants.

https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/watch-this/drug-dealer-throws-machete-moments-before-police-find-crack-hidden-in-pants-4972548

#northantset

Disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has informed the Golden State Warriors he wouldn’t sign a contract extension with the team if he is acquired in a trade, ESPN reported Monday. Butler currently is serving his team suspension for withholding services and conduct detrimental to the team as the Heat look for a taker for […]The post Report: Jimmy Butler says he wouldn’t sign with Warriors if traded appeared first on Interaksyon.

https://interaksyon.philstar.com/sports/2025/02/04/291390/report-jimmy-butler-says-he-wouldnt-sign-with-warriors-if-traded/

#InterAksyon

It has been a long time coming for legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale.

https://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/dick_vitales_miraculous_return_to_college_basketball_has_new_date/s1_13132_41692465

#Yardbarker.com

Investigators said the man was armed with a machete. The shooting happened early Thursday in the parking lot of the Paramount sheriff's substation

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2025/02/03/man-killed-in-deputy-shooting-in-paramount-is-identified/

#dailybreeze

Under Trump's direction, the DOE will investigate Northwestern University, Portland State University, University of California, Berkley and University of Minnesota, Twin Cities alongside Columbia.

https://nypost.com/2025/02/03/us-news/trump-run-education-department-investigating-five-universities-over-alleged-antisemitic-harassment-including-columbia/

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