Note: These rankings do not currently include players who exhausted their collegiate eligibility, but have entered the transfer portal with the hope that the NCAA will tweak its current eligibility rules. 1. RJ Luis, SR, G (St. John’s) The reigning Big East Player of the Year and a Second Team AP All-American, Luis is one of a handful of players who is in the transfer portal while also going through the NBA Draft process. Don’t let his poor performance in St. John’s second round loss to Arkansas or the drama surrounding him being benched for the last four minutes of…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. No one wants to hear the dreaded two words “you’re fired,” especially without good reasoning. Maybe being fired is the sign you needed to make your own entrepreneurial side hustle your full-time hustle, but what if you were wrongfully terminated and you could recover damages? One of the biggest concerns I hear from both employees and small businesses is knowing their legal rights when it comes to termination. Understanding what constitutes an unlawful termination is the first step in protecting against legal issues in the future. I have handled high-profile cases of…
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You Still Need a Will Dear Dave, I’m 26, so I haven’t had time to accumulate a lot of money yet through my career. I do have a good, full-time job, though, and have started saving money. Do I need a will or trust when I’m so young and have so little in terms of assets? Alisha Dear Alisha, I love the fact that you’re already thinking about things like this. You’re a wise young lady. Considering that you’re young and just starting out, you don’t need anything complicated in place. Trusts tend to be geared toward people with complex…
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Chanty of Lapillus. Image: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.net Chanty might have won the hearts of global fans as a member of K-pop girl group Lapillus, but she still considers herself a fan of the genre. Chanty, who started her career as a child actress in the Philippines, debuted as the vocalist and face of Lapillus in June 2022. The girl group also includes the members Shana, Yue, Bessie, Seowon, and Haeun. Article continues after this advertisement But there was no trace of her polished K-pop persona at a streaming platform’s K-Cafe event last Tuesday, April 15. She wore an excited smile throughout…
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GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and others) are becoming a popular and effective tool for managing weight and blood glucose levels. While they reduce appetite, caloric intake by 16- 39 %, hunger, and delay gastric emptying, resulting in slow digestion, pairing these medications with the right nutrition and lifestyle practices can make a big difference in the quality of life and efficacy of the journey. Let’s walk through the important pointers: Nutritional management 1. Prioritize protein It helps preserve lean muscle, promote satiety, reduce cravings, and optimize blood glucose levels. The main focus needs to be on complete protein…
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that China couldn’t sell U.S. Treasuries to destabilize the financial markets, as it would affect their economy by weakening their currency. What Happened: Bessent, while speaking to Yahoo Finance, reiterated that there was no purpose for China to “weaponize” the U.S. Treasuries, as such a move could affect China’s own economy. “If they started selling Treasuries, they’d have an effect on the price. But more importantly, they accumulate dollars, and what are they gonna do with the dollars?” asked Bessent. “So if they sell Treasuries, then they would have to sell RMB, and it…
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When faced with financial needs, individuals often consider borrowing options like personal loan and overdraft facilities. Understanding the distinctions between these two can help you make an informed decision tailored to your financial situation. What is a Personal Loan? A personal loan is an unsecured loan provided by banks or financial institutions, offering a fixed sum of money that you repay over a predetermined period through equated monthly installments (EMIs). These loans are versatile, commonly used for purposes such as home renovations, weddings, education expenses, or medical emergencies. Features of Personal Loans: Lump-Sum Disbursement: Upon approval, you receive the entire…
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Lionel Messi could remain in pink and black for the near future. The Athletic’s David Ornstein is reporting that Messi is close to agreeing to a contract extension with Inter Miami CF. The 37-year-old Messi, who arrived at Inter Miami in July 2023, will see his current contract expire at the end of this year. The team has been working hard to extend his time in South Florida in an effort to have Messi lead the club into their new stadium, Miami Freedom Park, next season. Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas told FDP Radio Miami that negotations are progressing…
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CT scans use ionizing radiation to create cross-sectional images of the body, providing more detail than X-rays. kckate16/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption kckate16/iStockphoto/Getty Images CT scans diagnose afflictions from tumors to kidney stones to life-threatening diseases and injuries, such as aneurysms and blood clots leading to stroke. But the radiation emitted by this essential diagnostic tool may cause more harm than previously known and could eventually be responsible for roughly 5% of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S. in a single year, a new study finds. “Medical imaging has potential benefits,” said radiologist Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, an epidemiology professor…
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Image by Joel Moysuh We often think of the mail as a background detail in our day-to-day lives—something that shows up and disappears without much thought. But for your local mail carrier, delivering to your home is part of a daily routine that reveals more about your lifestyle than you might expect. Mail carriers are incredibly observant, not because they’re nosy, but because their job requires attention to detail. Over time, patterns emerge. They notice who’s home, who’s moved out, and who’s getting packages every single day. In many ways, they know you better than you realize, and not just…