Clippers forward Nicolas Batum, a new starter for the team, handles the ball against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Batum sank eight three-pointers in the Clippers’ 124-112 win. (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press) Paul George doesn’t know when he will be ready to return from his sprained right knee, “but I’m gonna do … Read more
Kings look at bigger picture as fairytale playoff berth delayed originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SACRAMENTO — The Kings on Monday had a chance to remove the NBA-record playoff-drought label that’s been attached to their franchise for the last 16 seasons. Their efforts against the Minnesota Timberwolves fell short in a 119-115 loss in … Read more
A study at Imperial College London examined the effects of DMT (dimethyltryptamine), a potent psychedelic compound, on brain function using detailed brain imaging data from 20 healthy volunteers. The results, published in the journal PNAS, showed increased connectivity across the brain and enhanced communication between various areas and systems, particularly in regions associated with higher-level … Read more
Where venture capitalists (VCs) and billionaires invest their money in the startup world can serve as a powerful indication of the next big sectors to emerge. While artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics often dominate the spotlight, Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos has recently turned his attention towards the logistics industry. Logistics may be an unconventional … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Nikola Corp.’s chief financial officer is stepping down next month in a shake up of the zero-emission vehicle startup’s top ranks. Most Read from Bloomberg Kim Brady, who has been a source of stability amid managerial turmoil, will leave as finance chief at the Phoenix-based company on April 7 before departing later that … Read more
Actress Nandini Sharma, who is seen playing a negative character, Riya in the show Faltu, recalled her initial days in the entertainment industry and how she faced rejections for being overweight. She talked about missing an opportunity of playing a lead role in a South project because of her weight. She said: “Struggles are a … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Albemarle Corp., the world’s top lithium producer, had a A$5.5 billion ($3.7 billion) takeover offer rejected by Liontown Resources Ltd., an Australian producer of the battery metal. Most Read from Bloomberg Albemarle offered to acquire all of Liontown’s equity at A$2.50 a share, its third bid in five months, the Perth-based company said … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Adani Group stocks slumped to erase over 523 billion rupees ($6.4 billion) in market value on Tuesday, the biggest decline since early February, on renewed concerns over the ports-to-power conglomerate’s ability to repay its debt. Most Read from Bloomberg Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. fell more than 9%, dipping below the … Read more
Leader Kim Jong Un called for North Korea to expand production of “weapon-grade nuclear materials”, state media said Tuesday, as Pyongyang unveiled what appeared to be a new, smaller tactical nuclear warhead. Kim was shown in state media images surrounded by uniformed generals inspecting a row of compact green warheads identified as the “Hwasan-31”, which … Read more
In mid-March, Virgin Orbit went into an “operational pause” and put most of its 750 employees in an unpaid leave due to financial issues. Reports have come out that the satellite launch company was in talks with potential new investors since then, but it sounds like it has yet to clinch a deal that would … Read more