A point spread is the most popular form of sports betting. It serves as a reference for how oddsmakers and the betting public view one team relative to another. In this article, we’ll look at what a point spread is, how it is determined, how to bet it, and tips for aspiring handicappers who are…
South Africa’s Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.
A scene from Mirror by the Alexander Whitley Dance Company Oskein Traditional ballet with tutus and pointe shoes is my preferred night at the theatre, but I enjoyed a contemporary piece recently at London’s Sadler’s Wells East. The piece, Mirror, by the Alexander Whitley Dance Company, will also be at the city’s Royal Opera House…
Earlier this month, WIRED published an excerpt from Steve Rosenbaum’s buzzy new book, The Future of Truth, which looks at how artificial intelligence warps people’s sense of reality. Shortly thereafter, The New York Times reported that the book contained over a half-dozen made-up or misattributed quotes. In a statement, Rosenbaum, who has a master’s degree…
Before accused sexual harasser Neil deGrasse Tyson joined the show for a softball interview, “Real Time” host Bill Maher dedicated a large chunk of his monologue Friday night to President Trump’s unfortunate Freedom 250 concert series on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., honoring America’s 250th birthday on July 6, 2026. “We’re having a 250th…
A major storm system bearing down on millions of Western Australians on Saturday is bringing cyclone-strength winds, and is set to deliver a “wintry blast” to the east of the country early next week. Residents across WA’s populated south-west were warned to tie down loose items and prepare for destructive wind gusts that could exceed…
30 May 2026 Jessica Alba’s “heart ached with pride” watching daughter Honor graduate from high school on Thursday. Jessica Alba and daughter Honor – 29 May 2026 – Instagram The actress took to her Instagram page to share a series of pictures of the special day, kicking off with one of her planting a kiss…
Luka Doncic could be involved in two championship bids this upcoming season. The Lakers’ superstar and former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson are leading an investor group that acquired a professional basketball team in Italy, it was announced Friday, with hopes that the franchise could become part of the NBA’s new European venture. The…
As more artists drop out of the White House’s Freedom 250 event, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello are leading a protest music festival. While performing together on Wednesday at Nationals Park in Washington DC, they announced the one-day Power to the People festival will take place Oct. 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland,…
“Western Europe might take note.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hailed stable US ties with China and praised allies in Asia, while taking swipes at longstanding partners in Europe, during a speech at a defense forum in Singapore. (Source: Bloomberg)
