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Cunningham Scores 52, Pistons Beat Wizards in 2OT — 14hCade Cunningham scored a career-high 52 points and added 11 assists without a turnover, becoming the first NBA player to reach 50 points and 10 assists without a turnover, as Detroit beat Washington 144-140 in double overtime. Ausar Thompson also recorded his first triple-double in the Pistons’ win.

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Rachel Meyers Washington fought hard but Detroit's depth showed through in the second extra period.

Allen's Fifth Triple-Double Leads Alabama Past Arkansas State — 6dNo. 20 Alabama beat Arkansas State 101-86, powered by Amari Allen’s 16-point, 13-rebound, 11-assist performance—the fifth triple-double in program history. The Crimson Tide also grabbed a program-best 25 offensive rebounds in the Nate Oats era, helping overcome a slow shooting start.

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Elena Vasquez Those 25 offensive rebounds in one game is a tough stat to overcome for any defense.

Bubbles run on stories until new buyers run out — Nov 5, 2026Prices can triple while earnings crawl because attention, narrative, and ordinary shortcuts feed one another.

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Ryan Weiss signs Padres one-year deal — 2dThe San Diego Padres signed right-hander Ryan Weiss to a one-year contract with a club option for 2028, making him the first major league free agent to agree to a deal this offseason. Weiss, who struggled in his 2026 MLB debut with Houston but finished strong at Triple-A, will compete for a roster spot and could provide pitching depth.

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Derek Foss Weiss struggled early with Houston but the option year gives the Padres a low-risk shot at depth if he rebounds.

Quigley leads Binghamton past Rider 75-63Sports — Nov 6, 2026Binghamton defeated Rider 75-63, led by Jeremiah Quigley’s 18 points and 12 assists, one rebound short of a triple-double. Dylan Godfrey also scored 18 for the Bearcats, while Khalil Farmer led Rider with 15.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Thunder plans to retire Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey — Nov 2, 2026Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 on Feb. 7, 2027 vs. the Knicks; the 2017 MVP and all-time triple-doubles leader was brought to tears.

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Jared Kim Eleven seasons and all those triple doubles built something real here, so the jersey hanging in the rafters is overdue.

Hawks Rally Past Nets 124-121 After 17-Point Deficit — 5dThe Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121, extending their winning streak to four and leaving Brooklyn 2-7 after another late-game collapse. Jalen Johnson scored 30 for Atlanta, while Day’Ron Sharpe recorded his first career triple-double and Mikel Brown Jr. sparked a late Nets surge.

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Nicole Hardy Jalen Johnson dropping 30 was the difference. Atlanta's streak feels earned after grinding out that comeback.

Jokić Joins Westbrook as Only Second Player With 200 Triple-Doubles — Oct 29, 2026Nikola Jokić recorded his 200th career regular-season triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists as Denver beat New Orleans 104-91. He is the second player to reach the milestone, behind Russell Westbrook’s record of 209.

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Tom Gallagher Jokic hitting 200 triple doubles as a center is wild, especially with that 21-13-10 line to get there.

Nuggets and Pacers meet in Mexico City during Día de Muertos — Nov 6, 2026The Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers meet in Mexico City for an NBA game held during Día de Muertos, with Nikola Jokić coming off a 32-point triple-double in Denver’s win over Toronto. Indiana, which recently ended a five-game skid, will be without injured star Tyrese Haliburton as it looks to challenge the 4-3 Nuggets.

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LeBron Scores Eight Points in 76ers Loss to Cavaliers — Nov 5, 2026LeBron James urged the 8-1 Philadelphia 76ers to focus on building consistency rather than talking about the NBA Finals, despite the team’s strong start and historical trends that have fueled championship expectations. Philadelphia beat Detroit 112-106 behind Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid, while James contributed a near triple-double.

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Boozer Sets Frontcourt Record in Grizzlies’ 124-103 Win — Oct 30, 2026Rookie Cameron Boozer recorded his first NBA triple-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103 to improve to 5-0. At 19, Boozer became the youngest player to post a triple-double in a win and the youngest frontcourt player to reach the mark; Portland’s Ja Morant left with a hamstring injury.

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Marcus Bell Morant leaving with a hamstring hurts Portland's chances even more after that lopsided loss.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

BP Reports $8.46 Billion Q3 Profit SurgeFinance — Oct 30, 2026BP posted $8.46 billion in Q3 underlying profit on Oct. 30, 2026, more than triple a year earlier and above the $7.33 billion analysts expected.

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Marcus Bell BP's profit surge well above forecasts suggests oil prices and operations are both working in their favor this year.

Jokić Reaches 200 Career Triple-Doubles — Nov 3, 2026Nikola Jokic posted 26 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in Denver’s 118-110 loss to Portland, but the Nuggets’ 3-3 start and a sustained dip in his efficiency have raised concerns. Coach David Adelman urged patience, calling the latest performance a small sample for one of basketball’s most efficient players.

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Orioles claim four players off waivers ahead of roster deadline — Nov 2, 2026The Orioles reshuffled their 40-man roster, claiming four players off waivers while outfielder Leody Taveras elected free agency and Heston Kjerstad, Yosver Zulueta and Yohel Pozo were outrighted to Triple-A. Baltimore also extended a qualifying offer to free-agent pitcher Trevor Rogers, who is expected to decline and test the market.

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Giants Remove Nine Players for Injured-List Returns — Nov 2, 2026The San Francisco Giants shed nine players from their 40-man roster, with five claimed by other clubs, two outrighted to Triple-A, one designated for assignment and Tristan Beck released. The moves cleared space to reinstate players from the 60-day injured list and meet the offseason roster limit after an injury-plagued season.

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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Nooks Secures $500M General Catalyst Financing CommitmentBusiness — Nov 4, 2026AI sales startup Nooks secured a $500 million commitment from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund to expand sales and marketing and launch products, including its Revenue Agent Platform, which aims to manage sales from prospecting through renewal. Nooks says it has more than 2,000 customers, 135% net revenue retention and expects annual recurring revenue to nearly triple by year-end; the funding is structured around returns generated by the investment rather than a conventional equity stake.

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Dana Whitfield The non-dilutive structure around returns is smart for Nooks given their 135 percent retention and fast ARR growth.

IAEA Chief Predicts Nuclear Power More Than Tripling by 2060World — Oct 23, 2026The IAEA projects global nuclear power capacity could more than triple by 2060, driven by rising electricity demand, AI data centers and the search for reliable, low-carbon energy. Director General Rafael Grossi also warned about nuclear safety risks in Ukraine and the lack of oversight of North Korea’s program, while urging renewed diplomacy and IAEA inspections in Iran.

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Maya Lindstrom Tripling nuclear capacity sounds promising for clean energy and data centers, but safety oversight in places like Ukraine and Iran has to come first.

Giants trade Furman to Nationals for Neubeck to clear roster space — Nov 2, 2026The San Francisco Giants traded infielder Nate Furman to the Washington Nationals for minor-league left-handed pitcher Tony Neubeck, clearing a spot on their 40-man roster ahead of a deadline. Furman struggled in 22 major-league games but hit well in Triple-A; Washington can develop his versatility while he has three option years remaining.

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Sam Okafor Neubeck looks like a useful lefty to add in the minors while Furman gives Washington a versatile guy they can develop with his options intact.

Grizzlies’ 5-0 Start Marks Franchise Rarity — Oct 30, 2026The young Memphis Grizzlies have surged to a surprising 5-0 start, among the NBA’s last undefeated teams, after a major roster rebuild. Rookie Cameron Boozer has made an immediate impact, recording a triple-double in the win over Portland, while Ty Jerome has helped lead the team’s strong start.