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LeBron James’ outfit for potential final NBA game draws attention
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers trail the Oklahoma City Thunder 3-0 in the NBA Western Conference semifinals. They face elimination and could get swept in Game 4 on Monday. The four-time NBA champion has stepped up in the…
Kari Lake, Who Led Effort to Shutter Voice of America, Is Named Ambassador to Jamaica
Ms. Lake tried and failed to fire hundreds of Voice of America journalists and to cut funding for other federally funded news groups like Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Water main break forces Oakland County businesses to close during busy weekend
A water main break forced businesses along South Broadway in Lake Orion Township to close during one of their busiest weekends, costing some owners thousands of dollars in lost sales and canceled reservations.
Water main break turns downtown Lake Orion into ghost town
The closures have been especially rough on restaurant owners who had been looking forward to strong Mother's Day business.
Water main break forces Lake Orion businesses to close on Mother's Day; most remain shut down
WATCH: Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support'
‘Crystal Lake’: Premiere Date Revealed for ‘Friday the 13th’ TV Series
Plus, everything you need to know about the new series.
‘Crystal Lake’: Premiere Date Revealed for ‘Friday the 13th’ TV Series
Plus, everything you need to know about the new series.
Massive water main break closes businesses, sends offices into WFH mode in Auburn Hills, Orion
Water main break could take a minimum of two weeks to fix, the Great Lakes Water Authority said.
Jalen Williams' Thunder-Lakers Game 4 status officially revealed
Jalen Williams' Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers Game 4 status officially revealed.
Lake Orion businesses face financial strain from Oakland County water main break
Reminder: Edmonds School District Health and Wellness Expo May 16
The Edmonds School District invites students, families and community members from Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Woodway to the District’s free Health and Wellness Expo from 9 a.m. to […]
Great Lakes Science Center announces DOME Movies After Dark series
The Great Lakes Science Center announced the lineup for its DOME Movies After Dark summer series.
Hurricanes sweep Flyers 3-2 in OT, advance to Eastern Conference finals
Carolina has not lost in eight playoff games.
Plaschke: Where's LeBron? As Laker season vanishes, he again disappears
What is shocking about the Thunder's win Saturday night is they steamrolled to victory over the prone body of an NBA legend.
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Thunder
Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 131-108 Game 3 loss to the Thunder.
The Lakers are playing as well as they can — and it doesn't matter against the Thunder
Thunder pull away from Lakers again to take 3-0 series lead: 'They've kicked our ass 3 straight games'
This series hasn't been close.
Thunder pull away from Lakers again to take 3-0 series lead
This series hasn't been close.
Thunder Lakers Basketball
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, passes the ball as Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton defends during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball
Great Lakes Science Center announces film slate for 'DOME Movies After Dark'
Seattle beer garden employee found fatally shot inside business
Seattle police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Saturday morning at a business in the city’s Lake City neighborhood, authorities said.
TST Best Bets: May 9, 2026
Two teams down 0-2 face the brink of elimination on Saturday, as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers try to steer their respective series in their favor on their homecourts. For the Cavs, the solution may be as simple as being back in Cleveland, as they are undefeated at home and winless on the road so far this postseason. However, it seems to be almost too tall a task for the Cavs to secure a win with the level of play they have gotten from James Harden, who has 11 turnovers to just
Dodgers' Blake Snell set for season debut vs. Braves
There is no time like the present for Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell, who will skip his final rehab start and make his season debut Saturday night against the visiting Atlanta Braves.
Where to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 3 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, May 9
The Thunder will take on the Lakers in Game 3 of their NBA second-round playoff series.
Mitt Romney returns to political fundraising, backs Susan Collins at Salt Lake City event
Former Massachusetts governor and Utah Senator Mitt Romney made his first foray back into national politics since retiring.
Letters to Sports: Two sides to Lakers crying foul in Game 2
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sport section give their thoughts on the Lakers, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Mike Trout and the Angels, the Kings and more.
Blake Dowling: Robots — the future is here!
Humanoid robots move closer to homes, workplaces and everyday American life.
Lakers release injury report for Game 3 versus Thunder
The Lakers have released their injury report for Game 3 versus the Thunder on Saturday.
Downtown Lake Charles businesses say United Way parking lot closure is causing up to 40% decrease in sales
City working to rebuild Capital One garage; 90-minute parking rules now being enforced
Big Bets Report: Fan Waves White Flag on Lakers, Pockets $13k
Patrick Everson breaks down how one bettor cashed in their chips on a potential $500k payout. That and more in this week's big bets.
2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Back Thunder to Sweep Lakers
Find out how Will Hill is wagering on the NBA playoffs, including why he's backing Oklahoma City to sweep the Lakers.
Business leaders say closing USF Sarasota-Manatee would hurt local economy
Four chambers of commerce, from Venice to Lakewood Ranch, warn of the fallout of losing a USF campus in the area.
When patient care becomes community care
Online MPH student Misty Youngbear is using public health to strengthen community health in the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.
NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers fall 2-0 down to Oklahoma City Thunder as Detroit Pistons double advantage over Cleveland Cavaliers
Oklahoma City Thunder take 2-0 lead over Los Angeles Lakers; Thunder extend perfect start to playoffs to 6-0; Detroit Pistons double lead over Cleveland Cavaliers; Pistons have now won five straight games since being on brink of elimination in first round
Lakers coach JJ Redick says LeBron James gets 'worst whistle of any star player' after players confront refs
Thunder pull away from Lakers to take 2-0 lead despite another limited night for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Thunder pull away from Lakers to 2-0 lead, despite another limited night for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Let the record show the Oklahoma City Thunder were in a brief bit of trouble in Game 2 on Thursday.
JJ Redick addresses Luka Doncic’s involvement with Lakers amid injury
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick did not stutter when asked about how guard Luka Doncic has been contributing on the bench.
Luka Doncic injury timeline: When will Lakers star return?
The Los Angeles Lakers are still missing leading scorer Luka Doncic. Here's a look at his injury timeline.
Scientists uncover hidden parasite diversity in barb fish from the Sea of Galilee
When most people think about biodiversity in lakes and rivers, they imagine fish, plants, or perhaps birds and amphibians. But beneath the surface exists another world that often goes unnoticed: microscopic ...
Rabid beaver attacks boy fishing at New Jersey lake, prompting health officials to warn residents
An 8-year-old boy was attacked by a rabid beaver while fishing at Lake Henry in Mahwah, New Jersey. The frightening encounter was captured on video.
Great Lakes Science Center maritime events planned for May
The downtown Cleveland attraction celebrates the opening of the historic Steamship William G Mather and the debut of TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition with family-friendly activities throughout the month.
Rep. Morelle to meet with House subcommittee on Lake Ontario water levels
The International Joint Commission says lake levels hit 247 feet last week.
Is the FDA Really Suppressing Science? Plus. . .
It’s Thursday, May 7. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Aaron MacLean says Trump is poised to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the Iran war. Joe Klein on the life of CNN founder Ted Turner. Jillian Lederman on why cruise ships are here to stay. And much more. But first: Is the FDA suppressing science? On Tuesday, The New York Times published a story with an alarming takeaway. “FDA Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe,” read the headline. It is the latest in a string of stories that all have the same message: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other agencies, are engaged in a cover-up—and silencing scientists trying to get the word out about the Covid vaccine. What all these stories suggest—some more subtly than others—is that the outsiders now running the public health establishment, officials such as Marty Makary at the FDA and Jay Bhattacharya at the National Institutes of Health, are on a revenge tour. That they are doing harm to the country to get back at the scientists and bureaucrats who ostracized them for deviating from the public-health consensus during the pandemic. It’s a seductive narrative. But is it true? That’s the question we address in our latest editorial. —The Editors Read [ Marty Makary's FDA Has All the Right Enemies ](https://www.thefp.com/p/marty-makary-vaccine-study-fda) [ Trump Blinks First ](https://www.thefp.com/p/iran-peace-deal-pakistan-trump-strait-of-hormuz) Aaron MacLean In return for no detectable concessions, President Trump this week gave up on forcing open the Strait of Hormuz. Now, the Trump administration looks desperate for a deal to end the war with Iran. It’s easy to understand the desire to end the war, but are they blowing the chance at victory? Aaron MacLean makes sense of the administration’s latest moves—and Iran’s response—in his column today. Read full story Aaron MacLean and Niall Ferguson: Live in New York City Join Aaron MacLean and Niall Ferguson on May 19 for a live recording of School of War at the iconic New York Historical. In a conversation as timely as it is wide-ranging, Aaron and Niall will explore the strategic stakes of the moment, including the Middle East, China, and the future of American leadership on the global stage. Get Tickets Now [ Ted Turner, the Optimist Who Built CNN ](https://www.thefp.com/p/ted-turner-cnn-tribute) Joe Klein The man who gave us CNN and the 24-hour news cycle, Ted Turner, died Wednesday at the age of 87. Today, political writer Joe Klein—who almost ghostwrote Turner’s autobiography—remembers his friend, the American media mogul who stood out for his idealism and lack of a filter—something that got Turner in trouble more than once. “His was not a traditional intelligence, but one of horizon: Ted saw things before other people did,” Joe writes. Read full story [ Nothing Can Sink the Cruise Ship ](https://www.thefp.com/p/cruise-ship-hantavirus) Jillian Lederman A viral outbreak on a cruise ship that left three passengers dead has left some people wondering: Are cruise ships on the way out? Not so fast, says Jillian Lederman, who has been on many a cruise herself. Read her piece on why 38 million people a year take a cruise—and aren’t about to stop. Read full story [ The Great Writers Who Were Terrible People ](https://www.thefp.com/p/the-great-writers-who-were-terrible) Shilo Brooks Throughout history, some of the greatest literary geniuses have also been immoral bigots. In the latest episode of Old School, Shilo Brooks is joined by Eli Lake for a conversation about those geniuses, from Voltaire to Norman Mailer and Roald Dahl—and why we should read their work despite their odious prejudices. Listen on MORE FROM THE FREE PRESS [ Inside the Digital Intifada ](https://www.thefp.com/p/digital-intifada-social-media-hamas-terror) Warren Kinsella Read full story [ This Week in American History: Trump’s Over-Arching Problem ](https://www.thefp.com/p/this-week-in-american-history-trumps-over-arching-problem) Jonathan Horn Read full story [ Humanity Is Still Evolving—and Fast ](https://www.thefp.com/p/humanity-is-still-evolvingand-fast) Razib Khan Read full story THE NEWS Thirteen D.C. Metropolitan Police officers have been placed on administrative leave and could face termination after an internal investigation found evidence that crime statistics were manipulated to make the city look safer. The Republican-led House Oversight Committee previously alleged that former D.C. police chief Pamela Smith pressured officers to skew data. Tennessee Republicans unveiled a redrawn U.S. House map yesterday that would split up Memphis’s black-majority Democratic district, the latest move in a nationwide push to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of the midterms. The effort follows a Supreme Court ruling last week on Louisiana’s districts, which Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said gave states the green light to redraw maps along partisan lines. Israel struck Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect last month, saying it targeted a commander of the militant group’s elite Radwan force in the city’s southern suburbs. The strikes risk destabilizing that truce at a delicate moment, as Iran and the U.S. report progress toward a deal to resolve their own standoff. The U.S. Air Force is aiming for a Fourth of July delivery of a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, hoping to add it to the Air Force One fleet in time for the U.S.’s 250th anniversary, Reuters reported. (For more on the controversy surrounding the aircraft, read Jed Rubenfeld’s piece “It’s a Terrible Idea, but Trump Probably Can Accept a Free Jet from Qatar.”) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified privately before Congress that he has no memory of why he and his family dined on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012, according to Reuters. The admission contradicts Lutnick’s earlier claim that he had cut ties with the convicted sex offender well before that visit. Weeks before a former JPMorgan investment banker filed a lawsuit packed with explosive allegations, the bank reportedly offered him $1 million to settle his sexual assault and harassment claims, according to The Wall Street Journal. The suit, filed by Chirayu Rana, alleges he was sexually assaulted by a female colleague, subjected to racial discrimination, and forced into a degrading dynamic at work. JPMorgan says the claims lack merit, and the female colleague’s lawyers call the accusations fabricated. A new report from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research shows that, for the first time in roughly 20 years, church attendance is trending upward, with more people volunteering and clergy expressing renewed optimism. The study’s authors described the findings, based on a survey of more than 7,400 congregations, as showing signs of widespread recovery from low attendance numbers.
TST Best Bets: May 7, 2026
The first round of the NBA playoffs was the round of underdogs like the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James' Mom Receives Honor Before Mother's Day
LeBron James shared the news on social media amid the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Harvey Shifrin jumps into HD 72 contest, setting up Democratic Primary against Luther Wilkins
The Democratic nominee would challenge either incumbent Lakewood Ranch Republican Rep. Bill Connerly or John Phillips III.
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt leaves Game 1 loss to Thunder early after gruesome finger injury, considered day-to-day
Michigan marks Small Business Week as startup growth booms
The Great Lakes State is home to almost 950-thousand small businesses, accounting for almost all businesses in the state.
Blakeman meets Trump at White House, calls him 'supportive' of campaign
Blakeman is embracing his relationship with Trump.
Blakeman meets Trump at White House, calls him 'supportive' of campaign
Blakeman is embracing his relationship with Trump.
Courtside chess: Inside the Lakers' defensive plans to slow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — and give themselves a puncher's chance
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt leaves Game 1 loss to Thunder early after gruesome finger injury
Thunder roll to dominant win over LeBron James, Lakers to grab 1-0 lead
The Thunder have now won six straight postseason games, matching a franchise record.
Thunder roll to dominant win over LeBron James, Lakers to grab early 1-0 lead
The Thunder have now won six straight postseason games, matching a franchise record.
Colonialism and the role of science in the history of Lake Malawi's fisheries
Many scholars have studied the effects of colonial management on terrestrial resources, but what about the effect of colonialism on bodies of water? A new article in Isis: A Journal of the History of ...
Brenda Alexander gives the latest in entertainment headlines
Blake Lively settles a legal dispute, and Nia Long could be looking for more money.
Lakers release injury report for Game 1 versus Thunder
The Lakersand Thunder have released their injury reports for Game 1 of their second-round NBA playoff series.
Blakeman to meet with Trump to discuss his campaign for governor
He declined to go into detail about whether he planned to ask Trump for help to fundraise for his underdog campaign.
Thunder not taking Lakers for granted ahead of Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Los Angeles Lakers twice in the final two weeks of the regular season.
Luka Dončić ruled out a day of ahead of Lakers-Thunder Game 1
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit, avoid trial
The blockbuster lawsuit between "It Ends With Us" stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively over behind-the-scenes drama was settled ahead of trial.
Greenberg Traurig Represents Blake L. Sartini In Acquisition of Golden Entertainment and Its Transition to Private, Family-Owned Operation
/PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Blake L. Sartini in the successful completion of Mr. Sartini's transition of Golden...
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni reach settlement in their 'It Ends With Us' dispute
The settlement will allow both sides to avoid a trial
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer reach settlement, two weeks ahead of trial start
The high-profile legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s production company will no longer go to trial as the parties have reached a settlement.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Tigers-Red Sox Game 3 Wednesday
The Detroit Tigers will play Game 3 of their series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, May 6, and there’s a new way to watch.
Dez Bryant's Son Receives Scholarship Offer from Oklahoma State Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys selected wide receiver Dez Bryant out of Oklahoma State with the No. 24 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. All three of his Pro Bowl nods and one First-Team All-Pro selection also came with the Cowboys. The wide receiver out of Southlake, Texas is an unranked recruit in the 2028 cycle, according to 247Sports.
Theme Park Executive Leads Center for Entertainment and Hospitality Management
After a career of leadership in the Southern California theme park industry, Jim Lake, lecturer in management at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics, is the new leader of the Center for Entertainment and Hospitality Management. Lake’s career has included 30 years at Disneyland, beginning as a ride operator and culminating as general manager […]
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WTEN: Cowgirls Begin Play At UTR Sports NIT Championship Tuesday
LAKE CHARLES-- McNeese women's tennis, the 2026 Southland Conference regular season champions will make their second postseason appearance in program history on Tuesday, May 5 in the UTR Sports Women's Tennis NIT Championship in Rome, Georgia, at the Rome Tennis Center. The tournament runs through May 7. Live streaming will be available on PlaySight, and live scoring will be available via IOnCourt.
Biggest question for each second-round playoff series: Can Lakers hang? Can Knicks bigs slow down Joel Embiid?
The conference semifinals get underway Monday night
ESPN Unanimously Picks Winner of Lakers-Thunder NBA Playoff Series
The Lakers defied the odds by overcoming the Rockets. Now, they face an even bigger challenge as they look to defeat the defending champions. Ahead of their big showdown, ESPN shared its pick for the series.
American Express Global Business Travel Enters $6.3 Billion Take-Private Deal
American Express Global Business Travel is being taken private in an all-cash acquisition by Long Lake Management for $9.50 a share, valuing the company at about $6.3 billion.
Panel Tackles the Hidden Toll on Mental Health Professionals
In a conversation marked by honesty, vulnerability, and urgency, Hofstra University’s Brett Lake Speaker Series in Mental Health tackled one of the most difficult questions facing the field today: How do professionals care for others after suicide loss while navigating their own grief? The series
Intel Core 9 273PQE with 12 P-cores beats Core i9-14900K in several gaming tests
Core 9 273PQE gaming tests show up to 10% lead over Core i9-14900K Bartlett Lake-S is not a consumer gaming CPU, but Zed Up’s tests show how Intel’s
Long Lake Agrees to Acquire American Express Global Business Travel, the World’s Largest Corporate Travel Platform, for $6.3 Billion, With Support From General Catalyst and Alpha Wave
Long Lake agrees to acquire American Express Global Business Travel
Low water levels cause safety and business concerns for White Lake
Officials with the White Lake Water Festival have canceled this year’s ski show due to low water levels caused by ongoing drought conditions.
Artist Eric Mack mixes his loves of plants and paint in ‘Silent Melodies’ exhibit
Atlantan Eric Mack's love of artmaking is matched only by his love of growing plants. Twice a month, Mack stages plant sale pop ups at his historic East Lake home.
Trump Backed Forced Treatment for Homeless People. Utah Shows the Challenges.
State lawmakers declined to back a Trump-inspired plan to move 1,300 homeless people to a campus on the edge of Salt Lake City, but supporters are trying to keep the plan’s spirit alive.
Insider: Aaron Gordon 'would obviously fit in' with Lakers
The Nuggets could make big changes this offseason, and according to one insider, forward Aaron Gordon could fit in well with the Lakers.
NBA playoff predictions: Who wins Sixers-Knicks, Lakers-Thunder and every second-round series?
Luka Doncic’s injury situation is not looking good for Lakers
Luka Doncic continues to recover from a Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered during an NBA regular-season game on April 2. He missed the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, but the Los Angeles Lakers were able to advance to…
JJ Redick on Lakers' biggest key versus Thunder
Lakers coach JJ Redick knows that there is one glaring key for his team in its upcoming playoff series against the Thunder.
Austin Reaves reveals Lakers’ mindset for Thunder series
Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers head into their Western Conference semifinals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder as underdogs. They will face the defending NBA champions without homecourt advantage, and the team will continue to play shorthanded as…
NBA Title Runs for Lakers, 76ers Could Bolster Bettors' Bankrolls
If one of the league's two most-storied franchises could somehow win it all, it would be a bigger win for a few bettors. Patrick Everson explains.
Biggest emphasis for the Lakers going into their …
Biggest emphasis for the Lakers going into their …
NBA conference semis: Thunder-Lakers, Spurs-Wolves, Knicks-76ers
How they got here: San Antonio beat No. Portland 4-1, Minnesota beat No. Denver 4-2.
STRIDE Adaptive Sports expands iCan Bike program to Adirondacks
STRIDE Adaptive Sports will hold a summer learn-to-bike program in Tupper Lake as part of its iCan Bike initiative.
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
Leithead receives Humanitarian Award Dr. James A. Leithead Jr., received the Humanitarian Service Award during the 145th House of Delegates of the Louisiana Dental Association on April 11. The LDA […]
Lakers Legend Ron Harper Reacts After Celtics’ Playoff Elimination
The five-time NBA champion was in disbelief after the Celtics’ elimination from the playoffs.
Prep talk: Blake Bowen of JSerra ends his senior season with home-run barrage
Blake Bowen, who is expected to be drafted this summer, finishes his senior season with nine home runs.
Razer releases new 16-inch gaming laptop globally with Intel Panther Lake and up to 64 GB RAM
Razer has now released its latest 16-inch gaming laptop globally. Equipped with a 16-core Intel Panther Lake processor, the new Razer Blade 16 can also be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU. All variants feature a 240 Hz OLED display, too.
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Sam Eder: Sam Eder, a sophomore on the Lake Oswego boys tennis team, helped his team post a 7-1 win over Lakeridge in the annual Battle of the Lake on […]
A mysterious black goo was oozing from this Great Lakes ship, what scientists found inside has them rethinkin
DNA testing revealing microbes never seen before by science.
‘Don’t Minnesota’ my state: Land of 10,000 Lakes becomes a political punching bag
After a tumultuous political year, a higher profile for Gov. Tim Walz and problems with fraud in state programs, Minnesota popping up as a talking point elections far beyond its borders.
Schedule for Lakers vs. Thunder series has been released
The Lakers are moving on to the second round of the NBA playoffs and will face the defending world champion Thunder.
Reaves' return to starting lineup fuels Lakers closeout win
HOUSTON -- The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2026 NBA Playoffs in a compromised position.
Lakers advance to second round, defeat Rockets in six games
The Lakers set their sights on the Thunder next with Game 6 series-clinching win over the Rockets.
LeBron James didn't need a legacy series, but the dysfunctional Rockets were the perfect foil for one
The Lakers were undermanned, but James got everything out of his supporting cast