Apr. 19—In NFL circles, it’s often said you don’t truly know what you have in a player until after three seasons. With that in mind, we’ve long preferred holding off on grading a draft class until that much time has passed. Bob Quinn is gone, but his impact on the […]
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Indiana Pacers at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and prediction
The Indiana Pacers (24-27) stop by FedExForum for a 8 p.m. ET game against the Memphis Grizzlies (26-24). Below, we analyze the Pacers-Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions. Indiana has won three of its last four games (2-2 against the spread) including back-to-back victories over the Minnesota […]
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Which free agents would help the 49ers offense? Our picks
Miami Dolphins’ quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick fires a pass down field while Las Vegas Raiders’ defensive end has him by the face mask. The play went for a 34-yard gain and with a 15-yard penalty set up a game-winning field goal in the Dolphins’ 26-25 victory Dec. 26, 2020. David Becker […]
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Our food writers’ top 12 Seattle-area takeout picks from one long pandemic year
Seattle Times food writers Bethany Jean Clement, Jackie Varriano and Tan Vinh have eaten a lot — a lot — of takeout over the course of this past long year. It hasn’t all been great, but they’ve been accentuating the positive — from all different neighborhoods and price points — […]
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Gonzaga vs BYU Picks and Predictions for February 8
Matt Haarms leads a big BYU frontcourt that gave Gonzaga fits in the paint during their first meeting in early January. They’ll try to use that size advantage again tonight when they host the ‘Zags in Provo. Photo By – USA TODAY Sports The No. 1 Gonzaga […]
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Knicks vs Trail Blazers Picks and Predictions for January 24
The New York Knicks continue their Western road swing against the well-rested Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night. Portland, which has been off since January 18 due to a COVID-19 outbreak amongst the Memphis Grizzlies canceling their two games this week, is a 3.5-point NBA betting home favorite against the Knicks. […]
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What Biden’s Cabinet picks mean for the hardest-hit US industry
No American economic sector has suffered more from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic than travel and tourism, which netted losses of 4.5 million jobs and more than $500 billion in direct spending to close out 2020. As restrictions and lockdowns continue around the country, the latest monthly jobs report […]
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Top Picks From Plant Experts
When it comes to caring for house plants, some folks are born with a green thumb while others swear they could kill a cactus. As a member of the latter category (or so I thought), I understand the hesitation that goes along with becoming a plant parent. I loved the […]
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5 Top Retail Picks for 2021
This past year was a tough one for most companies, but it was downright brutal for many retailers. COVID-19 lockdowns helped set the stage for what Coresight Research believes could be as many as 25,000 U.S. store closures in 2020, nearly tripling 2019’s tally. The fact that consumers have trained […]
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Biden Picks Deb Haaland For Interior Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna tribe, a source familiar with the pick confirmed to HuffPost. In 2018, Haaland, 60, became one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress. If the Senate confirms her as head of the […]
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With climate team taking shape, Biden weighs picks for EPA, Interior
President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenDeVos urges Education Dept. staff to ‘resist’ when Biden takes office LGBTQ groups celebrate Buttigieg pick for Transportation secretary Biden administration needs bipartisan solutions for older Americans, lawmakers say MORE is zeroing in on nominees for two final posts as his climate team takes shape. Biden is […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Countries roll out 2030 Paris Accord goals amid US absence | Biden eyes new EPA picks as Nichols reportedly falls from favor | Kerry faces big job on climate, US credibility
HAPPY MONDAY! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected] Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. SQUAD […]
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After A Smooth Start, Biden Faces Frustration Over Cabinet Picks
President-elect Joe Biden started his Cabinet rollout strong. He received high marks from all corners of the party for his economic team and seemed to be pursuing a “Goldilocks” strategy of choosing nominees that were acceptable to a wide swath of his coalition. He consulted key people, including Sen. Elizabeth […]
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After A Smooth Start, Biden Transition Faces Frustration Over Cabinet Picks
President-elect Joe Biden started his Cabinet rollout strong. He received high marks from all corners of the party for his economic team and seemed to be pursuing a “Goldilocks” strategy of choosing nominees that were acceptable to a wide swath of his coalition. He consulted key people, including Sen. Elizabeth […]
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Biden picks leave Democrats with slimmest House majority in modern history
President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenTrump Jr. cuts ad for Loeffler, Perdue in Georgia Biden to tap Vilsack for Agriculture secretary: reports Georgia elections official: Trump should ‘act more responsibly’ MORE‘s decision to tap Reps. Cedric RichmondCedric RichmondClyburn, Richmond among Biden inaugural committee leadership Black leaders express concerns about representation in Biden […]
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Pressure mounts on Biden to make diverse picks for top posts
Washington – President-elect Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to expand the racial and ideological diversity in his choices for Cabinet and other top jobs. A month and a half before he takes office, he’s drawing rebukes from activists who fear he’ll fall short on promises to build an administration […]
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Hispanic Lawmakers Voice Their Disappointment Over Biden Cabinet Picks So Far
Some Hispanic members of Congress are becoming increasingly testy about what they see as a lack of Latino representation in President-elect Joe Biden’s list of Cabinet and White House nominees, especially after the apparent snubbing of the nation’s only Latina governor for a key post. During a call between transition […]
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Joe Biden’s First Cabinet Picks Expected To Be Announced Tuesday
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden’s first Cabinet picks are coming Tuesday and planning is underway for a pandemic-modified inauguration in January as his team moves forward despite roadblocks from the Trump administration. Ron Klain, Biden’s incoming chief of staff, offered no details Sunday about which department heads Biden […]
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Biden’s 1st Cabinet picks expected Tuesday amid roadblocks
President-elect Joe Biden leaves St. Ann Parish, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. Alex Brandon AP WILMINGTON, Del. President-elect Joe Biden’s first Cabinet picks are coming Tuesday and planning is underway for a pandemic-modified inauguration in January as his team moves forward despite roadblocks from the Trump administration. Ron […]
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Amazon Black Friday 2020 deals are here: These are the top picks
This story is part of Holiday Gift Guide 2020, CNET’s gift picks with expert advice, reviews and recommendations for the latest tech gifts for you and your family. Black Friday is still one week away, but lucky for us, Amazon’s Black Friday Deals Week kicked off Nov. 20. You’ll find […]