For five minutes, the Los Angeles Lakers thought they had avoided the worst. Now that they know, JJ Redick pinned the blame on the host team where it happened. Obviously, the Dallas Mavericks had something to say about that. Summarily, the Lakers were sorely mistaken about the severity of Austin Reaves’ injury sustained during the […]The post “There Was No Error”: Mavericks Deny JJ Redick’s Claim They Botched Austin Reaves’ MRI appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-there-was-no-error-mavericks-deny-jj-redicks-claim-they-botched-austin-reaves-mri/

Eddie Hearn may have lost one of his biggest stars to Dana White. But at least he has got the sympathy points from the community. After Jai Opetaia left Matchroom in January, Conor Benn followed in February. According to reports, the Brit signed a $15 million fight contract with Zuffa Boxing to face Regis Prograis […]The post Eddie Hearn Receives Prominent Promoter’s Backing After Dana White Causes Conor Benn “Breakup” appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-ufc-mma-news-eddie-hearn-receives-prominent-promoter-s-backing-after-dana-white-causes-conor-benn-breakup/

Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has advised individuals contesting for positions within the New Patriotic Party to refrain from invoking the name of the party rsquo;s flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, in their campaigns.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1484044/npp-internal-elections-take-bawumias-name-out.html

#modernghana

The Mavericks disputed how Lakers coach JJ Redick charactersized the imaging process that led to Austin Reaves being diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain.

https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/sports/mavericks-dispute-jj-redicks-comments-on-austin-reaves-mri/

#Post

UNC's financial risk with Mike Malone puts UNC between a rock and a hard place and destine to backfire sooner rather than later.

https://fansided.com/ncaab/michael-malone-contract-details-have-unc-walking-a-tightrope-with-no-safety-net-01knmz2cy42k?utm_source=RSS

#Fansided

In a heartwarming moment, a school bus driver became emotional when students gave him a birthday surprise. Nursing student Jazzmine Manaor Aguilar and her classmates organized a secret plan for their driver, Lance, as he drove them home in Cavite. After learning it was Lance’s birthday, the students bought a cake online after school, then […]The post Viral: Cavite school bus driver touched by nursing students’ birthday surprise appeared first on Interaksyon.

https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/04/08/311680/viral-cavite-school-bus-driver-touched-by-nursing-students-birthday-surprise/

#InterAksyon

Hours before Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, the United States president threatened that "a whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again".

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-08/albanese-denounces-trump-iran-rhetoric/106527034

Iranian-Canadians in Vancouver and Toronto welcome a temporary ceasefire but fear for loved ones as uncertainty lingers after Trump’s threats.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11768576/iranian-canadians-ceasefire-reaction/

#globalmontreal

DETROIT — Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid.

https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/04/07/zach-werenski-scores-shootout-lead-blue-jackets-over-red-wings-4-3/stories/20260407127

#toledoblade

Many powerful and influential members of the Trump administration believe, and hope, that the apocalypse will occur soon.The post Evangelical Christians bet on Trump. The Iran war is the pay-off appeared first on Crikey.

https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/04/08/donald-trump-ivan-war-evangelical-christians-religious-influence/

#crikey

The drama surrounding the UFC’s White House card has taken another turn, this time bringing Ian Garry into the spotlight alongside Islam Makhachev. What was already a heated back-and-forth between Ilia Topuria and Makhachev after a failed superfight has grown into something bigger, with ‘The Future’ questioning whether the champion’s injury narrative even adds up. […]The post Ian Garry Questions Dana White’s Islam Makhachev Injury Claim After White House Fight Drama appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-ian-garry-questions-dana-whites-islam-makhachev-injury-claim-after-white-house-fight-drama/

The Yankees saw enough innings like this out of Mark Leiter Jr. during his season and a half in The Bronx. 

https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/sports/amed-rosarios-two-homer-night-leads-yankees-to-win-over-as/

#Post

The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) says Ghana rsquo;s local governance system is failing, not because of weak laws, but because those laws are not being followed. The finding came out of a three-month study presented at a national stakeholder workshop in Accra on Thursday, April 2.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1484045/local-governance-not-working-as-laws-ignored-acros.html

#modernghana

A federal judge ruled mifepristone can still be mailed nationwide for now but warned the abortion pill's FDA guidelines could face major changes soon.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/abortion-pill-mifepristone-stays-available-mail-fda-faces-6-month-review-deadline

Photographs showing shattered aircraft debris in the Iranian desert after last week’s stunning rescue of two American airmen reminded me of similar photos from the Jimmy Carter era.

https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/opinion/michael-goodwin-trumps-iran-approach-a-stark-reminder-of-how-hapless-jimmy-carter-butchered-saving-us-hostages-in-tehran/

#Post

Head coach Jeff Hafley called it "part of the business" as Achane looks for a new deal.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/devon-achane-did-not-attend-start-of-dolphins-offseason-workouts

#profootballtalk

Megan Mei-Yok Skiendiel of KATSEYE debuted a halo hairstyle, clearly inspired by gold medalist Alysa Liu

https://www.hellomagazine.com/us/894199/alysa-liu-triggers-new-trend-as-katseye-member-takes-inspiration-from-her-signature-look/

#hellomagazine

The franchise model comes with risks and rewards for restaurants. On the positive side, a chain can expand quickly without spending significant capital. That, however, comes with the risk that a franchise operator will struggle, or even fail, damaging the perception of the brand. That happened to ...

https://www.thestreet.com/restaurants/mcdonalds-rival-carls-jr-franchisee-files-chapter-11-65-restaurants-at-risk

#mainstreet

According to an end-of-service announcement published on the tech giant’s US support website, Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July.

https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/tech/samsung-is-discontinuing-its-texting-app-urges-users-to-switch-to-google-messages/

#Post

The University of Missouri defended its decision to withhold funding from the Legion of Black Collegians as necessary to comply with federal regulations. 

https://newsone.com/6855335/mizzou-pulls-funding-from-black-student-organizations/

#newsone

Voices of America Country Music Fest reveals its 2026 lineup and ticket prices for the four-day Ohio event.The post Voices of America Country Music Festival Just Unveiled a Star-Studded Lineup That You Won’t Want to Miss appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/voices-of-america-country-music-festival-just-unveiled-a-star-studded-lineup-that-you-wont-want-to-miss/

#americansongwriter

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week, has been releasedThe post American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, an Iraqi official tells the AP appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/media/2026/04/07/american-journalist-shelly-kittleson-has-been-released-an-iraqi-official-tells-the-ap/

#boston

Paul alleged that Mortenson assaulted her in her home, which "left noticeable bruising on various parts of her body," in March 2025.

https://pagesix.com/2026/04/07/celebrity-news/taylor-frankie-paul-files-restraining-order-against-dakota-mortensen/

#Post

Most TV apps on the Roku Channel Store are heavily streaming-centric, but there are a few out there that buck this trend - here are five examples.

https://www.pocket-lint.com/roku-os-apps-that-have-virtually-nothing-to-do-with-streaming/

#pocket-lint

Caribbean Airlines confirmed a passenger on a flight from Jamaica to New York gave birth just as the flight was landing at John F. Kennedy Airport.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/04/07/passenger-gives-birth-Caribbean-Airlines-Jamaica-New-York/1081775582199/

#upi

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley made the statement ahead of the 8 p.m. Tuesday deadline Trump gave Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/04/07/head-of-catholic-bishops-tells-trump-step-back-from-threat-to-destroy-iran/

#Forbes

The fried clams at one stop are called "the stuff of legend."The post TravelMag went on a seafood road trip in Maine and named these ‘can’t-miss’ restaurants. Which is your favorite? appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/community/tell-us/2026/04/07/maine-best-seafood-restaurants/

#boston

There’s no historic rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers, but Willson Contreras and the Brewers have been at each other’s throats for a long time. After his 24th hit-by-pitch, that long-simmering feud has finally exploded. And none of the players are holding back while talking about the incident. “They always say, […]The post “Take One of Them Out”- Willson Contreras Warns Brewers to Watch Out After 24th HBP, Snubbed by Christian Yelich appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-take-one-of-them-out-willson-contreras-warns-brewers-to-watch-out-after-twenty-four-th-hbp-snubbed-by-christian-yelich/

Eighteen years ago today, Bob Dylan was given a high honor for his impact on American culture and music through his lyrics. The post 18 Years Ago Today, Bob Dylan Was Honored for His “Profound Impact” on American Music and Culture appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/18-years-ago-today-bob-dylan-was-honored-for-his-profound-impact-on-american-music-and-culture/

#americansongwriter

This Ninja Air Fryer MAX PRO is on Stacey Solomon's Amazon list - and it's now on sale.

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/recommended/this-ninja-air-fryer-stacey-solomon-recommends-on-sale-amazon-less-than-ps130-6566082

#wakefieldexpress

Required readings would include passages from Old and New Testament for students in middle school

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/texas-public-schools-bible-b2953047.html

#Independent

The International Monetary Fund has delivered a sharp rebuke to the growing reliance on protectionist policies, warning that deep-seated domestic economic conditions, not trade barriers or selective industrial strategies, are the true drivers of widening global imbalances.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1483796/imfwarns-tariffs-wont-fix-global-imbalances.html

#modernghana

LG is now accepting preorders for its UltraGear Evo GX9 (39GX950B-B) gaming monitor that, according to the company, is the world's first 39-inch 5K2K curved OLED display. Being first comes with an early adopter tax, as the asking price is set at $1,799.99, though as an added bonus you can add LG's Premium Care plan for $1 when you preorder

https://hothardware.com/news/lg-opens-preorders-5k2k-oled-gx9-gaming-monitor

#hothardware

Sony has announced The Playerbase, a new digital initiative that will scan the likeness of fans and put them directly into first-party PlayStation games.Continue reading at TweakTown

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/110913/sony-to-put-fans-in-first-party-playstation-games-as-part-of-new-playerbase-program/index.html

#tweaktown

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has expressed concern over reports that cocoa beans are being packaged in sugar sacks in some parts of the country.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1483800/sugar-sacks-now-used-to-bag-cocoa-under-mahama.html

#modernghana

Today star Hoda Kotb responded to Savannah Guthrie's emotional return to the NBC show alongside co-host Craig Melvin. Hoda wasn't on the show but covered for Savannah while she was off following her mother Nancy Guthrie's disappearance

https://www.hellomagazine.com/us/894141/today-hoda-kotb-telling-response-missing-savannah-guthrie-return-to-show/

#hellomagazine

Legendarni rumunski trener Mirčea Lučesku (80), bori se danima za život nakon što je od nedelje ujutru u komi posle novog srčanog udara.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/fudbal/4303948-bolnica-izdala-bolno-saopstenje-mircea-lucesku-imao-visestruke-mozdani-udari-plucna-tromboembolija

#Telegraf

Abia State Government has stated that the proposed Inland Dry Port at Avo Ntigha, in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the State remains a strategic initiative, but must be economically viable to attract patronage. Governor Alex Otti, who made this known while hosting members of the Abia State Shippers Association, noted that the […]read more Absence of affordable transport infrastructure hinders Ntigha Inland Dry Port project

https://businessday.ng/news/article/absence-of-affordable-transport-infrastructure-hinders-ntigha-inland-dry-port-project/

#businessdayonline

Plans to build a runway at Chinchero have been seen as contentious – but some say development is vital to the Sacred Valley. Destination expert Chris Moss investigates

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/south-america/peru/peru-macchu-pichu-sacred-valley-airport-controversy-b2952520.html

#Independent

With the NFC South gearing to be one of the most entertaining divisions in the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has issued a bizarre solution for the ongoing conflict between starting quarterback Baker Mayfield and Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski. The duo hasn’t looked eye to eye since Mayfield’s abrupt end to […]The post “Knock Each Other Out”: Todd Bowles Draws Wild Boxing Match Parallel When Asked About Baker Mayfield & Kevin Stefanski Feud appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-buccaneers-knock-each-other-out-todd-bowles-draws-wild-boxing-match-parallel-when-asked-about-baker-mayfield-kevin-stefanski-feud/

"It’s awful to be a part of. I feel like it’s on me.”The post Roman Anthony calls himself out for ‘bad baseball’ after latest poor throw appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/04/07/roman-anthony-boston-red-sox-poor-throw-error-mlb-baseball-brewers/

#boston