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Lakers Swap Players with Nets, Add Shooting and Defense

December 30, 2024

In a surprise move, the Lakers traded away D’Angelo Russell and sent three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets. In return, they acquired Dorian Finney-Smith, a skilled forward known for his three-point shooting and defense. This swap allows the Lakers to gain some much-needed flexibility under t

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Smoke vs. Substance: Stephen A. Smith's ESPN Style

December 8, 2024

Stephen A. Smith is a familiar face on ESPN, known for his unique blend of accents and presenting styles. He's not just paid handsomely—reportedly around $120 million for one deal—but he also has several endorsements to his name. Despite this success, Smith often faces criticism for making bold stat

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Skylar Aleece Smith Joins Cultivate Entertainment

December 5, 2024

Skylar Aleece Smith, the talented actress who stole the show in 'The Piano Lesson, ' has signed up with Cultivate Entertainment Partners for representation. Smith plays the crucial role of Maretha in the film, which is based on August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The movie boasts a star-stu

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The Oxygen Story: Annie Smith Peck's 1903 Bolivian Adventure

November 27, 2024

In 1903, American mountaineer Annie Smith Peck led an expedition to Bolivia's Mount Sorata (Illampu), aiming for the peak's 6, 367 meters (20, 892 feet). This journey is notable for being one of the first to employ supplemental oxygen on a great mountain. Instead of using heavy oxygen cylinders or r

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Nine Years Later: Will Smith & Margot Robbie's Focus Conquers Netflix

November 20, 2024

Back in 2015, Margot Robbie and Will Smith starred in a crime movie called Focus. It was a big hit in theaters, making over $158 million. Now, nine years later, it's becoming a worldwide sensation on Netflix. That's pretty impressive! Will Smith is known for his role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

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Susan Smith's Parole Hearing: A 30-Year Journey

November 20, 2024

Thirty years ago, Susan Smith shocked the world by drowning her two young sons and blaming a carjacking. Now, she's up for parole. The story of what happened that night is a complex one, involving a mix of personal struggles and societal expectations. Smith's parole hearing is set for Wednesday, and

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Why Did Kamala Harris Lose Catholic Voters?

November 15, 2024

One morning, everybody was surprised to learn that Kamala Harris wasn't attending the Al Smith Dinner. Critics might say the dinner is just to please conservative New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan and his wealthy friends. But my 15 years of experience in faith-based political organizing showed that it

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Margot Robbie's Old Hit Finds New Audience on Netflix

November 12, 2024

Back in the day, Margot Robbie wasn't the big Hollywood star she is now. She started off in a movie called Focus with Will Smith. This crime comedy didn't really impress critics, but it did make some cash at the box office. Now, almost a decade later, Focus is back in the spotlight. It's topping Net

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Will and Margot's 'Focus': Why This Underrated Crime Drama Deserves Another Look

November 12, 2024

Did you know that Will Smith and Margot Robbie's first movie together wasn't a superhero blockbuster? Let's talk about 'Focus', a movie that's been blowing up on Netflix lately. Released nine years ago, it's not your typical action-packed film. Instead, it's a crime drama with a unique twist – it fe

politics

Special Counsel Jack Smith: Trump Case on Hold Until December

November 8, 2024

Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Donald Trump, told a federal judge that he might have a decision by December 2 on how to handle Trump's criminal case. This comes as Trump is set to become president again. Smith asked the judge to remove upcoming deadlines so he can think about the best