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Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Who has the edge, five things to watch and predictions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:52 GMT

As the Denver Nuggets enter the Western Conference Finals for the second time in four seasons, a breakdown of their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers:Who has the edge?Guards: For the Nuggets to advance, Jamal Murray needs to find seams within the Lakers’ tight defense and win his matchup. This is a series for Murray. The Lakers’ strength resides in the paint, not on the perimeter. Whether it’s D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Dennis Schroder, or even potentially Jarred Vanderbilt hounding him, Murray needs to be closer to who he was in the first round than who he was in the second. That means trusting the pass and his teammates. Russell is the most potent scoring threat the Lakers have in their backcourt. Expect former Laker Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to draw the assignment, leaving Murray to deal with Reaves. Also, don’t be surprised if the Lakers start Vanderbilt to help combat Denver’s length. They know their weaknesses. Edge: NuggetsWings: The Nuggets could have a...

Former LAPD officer faces child sex abuse charges; more victims sought

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:52 GMT

A former Los Angeles Police Department officer has been charged with eight counts of lewd acts with a child, and authorities are seeking additional possible victims.Paul Razo, 46, was arrested May 10 and he remains in custody.He is accused of child sexual abuse, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department alleges the incident occurred between 2007 and 2016 when he lived in the Covina area.“Based on the nature of the allegations and Mr. Razo’s access to children, detectives believe there may be additional unidentified victims,” officials said in a news release.Authorities released a 2018 image of Razo and described him as having black hair and brown eyes.He is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 245 pounds.Anyone with information about Razo, or believes they may have been victimized by him, is asked to contact LASD’s special victims bureau’s toll-free tip line at 877-710-5273 or by email at [email protected].

OddsSeeker.com Cuts Through the Hype to List the Best iGaming Promotions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:52 GMT

iGaming has become a $300B+ worldwide industry, with millions enjoying sports betting, social casinos, casinos, fantasy sports, and lotteries. In the United States, interest in legal betting and gambling continues to grow, resulting in an explosion in the number of online platforms competing for players. The creators of OddsSeeker.com, an igaming and sports media publication, believe this gives individuals an advantage, as new gaming promotions are released daily, and due to the competition, operators have to become more generous and transparent with their promotions for new players. The trick is to know which ones have a positive theoretical value and which ones might not be worth claiming at all. That’s where OddsSeeker.com comes in – it is sorting through the chaos and showing players what these promotions are actually worth.OddsSeeker.com reminds you to always gamble responsibly – never wager more than you’re prepared to lose. There’s no way to improve your odds of w...

Los Angeles: How Did DH Lifelabs Disrupt the Air Purifier Market?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:52 GMT

If you’re one of the 81 million Americans who suffer from allergies, you know that finding the right air purifier can be a daunting task. Today’s market is saturated with products that promise to clean the air, but often fall short. That’s where DH Lifelabs comes in.DH Lifelabs recognized the need for new and innovative air purification technologies that actually make a difference when it comes to symptoms. They’ve introduced never before seen potential to the market with their Aaira and Sciaire technologies, both of which actively address the root causes of indoor air pollution.Before we dive into their products, let’s talk about the current state of the air purification market. What’s wrong with today’s air purification products? Simply put, filtered air is no longer enough. Air pollution has become increasingly complex, with harmful particles, gasses, and microorganisms that require more advanced methods of filtration. Many traditional ai...

Patricia Derrick – Pursuing the Passion for Helping People through Brainpaths Devices

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:52 GMT

Many people want to solve contemporary medical and social problems through innovative approaches or scientific methods. However, they cannot make a difference due to lacking novel ideas, resources, and innovations that create an impact. Researchers and scientists work tirelessly and constantly to develop new approaches and mechanisms for treating or preventing particular disorders. Scientific progress paved the way for treating and alleviating diseases previously perceived as uncurable. However, many disorders and conditions remain untreatable despite scientific and medical progress. For example, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affect billions globally and adversely affect their ability to function adequately due to memory and cognition issues. However, researchers have no cure for the disorders or approaches to prevent and treat the condition and help people cope with memory loss. Patricia Derrick’s Brainpaths device is a breakthrough apparatus helping people prevent and cope wit...

Police: At least 3 dead in shooting in New Mexico

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:52 GMT

Associated PressFARMINGTON, N.M. — At least three people were dead and multiple others wounded Monday after a shooting in Farmington, police said, and schools citywide were put on lockdown.“There are multiple civilian victims,” Farmington police reported via Facebook, adding that one suspect “was confronted and killed on scene.”Two officers were shot including a member of the city police and one with the New Mexico State Police, the message said. Both were reported to be in stable condition at San Juan Regional Medical Center.“The suspect’s identity is unknown and there are no other known threats at this time,” police said, adding that city, San Juan County and state police were involved.The shooting was reported shortly after 11 a.m. in the area of Brookside Park, and all city schools were placed on what officials called “preventative lockdown.” Three nearby schools remained on emergency lockdown.An official at the San Juan Coun...

Warriors’ Steph Curry named finalist for NBA’s social justice award

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:52 GMT

Stephen Curry’s season won’t end with championship hardware. But he could still take home one of the NBA’s top awards.Curry was named as one of the five finalists for the 2022-23 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award on Monday, an award honoring players who make strides in the fight for social justice.Curry was joined by Suns guard Chris Paul, Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., Spurs guard Tre Jones and Celtics forward Grant Williams as finalists for the award, which was created in 2021. The winner will be announced sometime during the NBA’s conference finals, though the exact date and time weren’t announced.Curry’s off-court work has been well known for several years, and that now includes being a part of President Joe Biden’s fitness and nutrition council along with his wife Ayesha. During the Warriors’ visit to the White House in January to celebrate their championship, Curry thanked Biden for bringing Brittney Griner home from her 10-month incarceration...

Dashcam video captures driver pointing a gun at motorists on I-580 in San Leandro

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:52 GMT

(KRON) -- A driver pointed a gun at another vehicle on Interstate 580 on Saturday night in San Leandro, and it was all caught on dashcam video. Surveillance video of released of Banko Brown homicide The situation escalated around 7 p.m. near the 167th exit on I-580, the owner of the video says. The owner of the video asked to remain anonymous for their safety. He says that as he was driving, he noticed the driver of the gray Honda pointing a gun at him from the lane on his right. In the video, you can see two cars pass by him, a white sedan in the left lane and a gray sedan on the right. As the two cars pass, the driver of the gray vehicle appears to put a gun out of their window and aim it at the white sedan on the left. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; he...

Cara: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:52 GMT

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Cara Therapeutics Inc. (CARA) on Monday reported a loss of $26.7 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 49 cents.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 53 cents per share.The biotechnology company posted revenue of $6.2 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $5 million.In the final minutes of trading on Monday, the company’s shares hit $4.14. A year ago, they were trading at $8.40._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CARA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CARASource

Hurricanes’ Teravainen nears return from injury with East final looming

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:52 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Teuvo Teravainen’s roughly monthlong injury absence appears to be near an end.The Carolina Hurricanes forward has shed his no-contact jersey and participated in a full practice Monday ahead of the Eastern Conference Final against Florida. Teravainen hasn’t played since he suffered a hand injury in Game 2 of the first-round series against the New York Islanders.It’s unclear exactly when he might be ready to play, though his return would be a lift for a team that has kept advancing despite injuries to top-line forwards.“I think I’m pretty much ready to go,” Teravainen said after Monday’s practice. “So whenever coach puts me out there, I’ll be good.”Rod Brind’Amour wouldn’t say definitively when that would be, though he noted the extra rest from the series schedule — still unset as of Monday’s practice — could help.“He’s healthy enough,” Brind’Amour said. “It’s just whether or not he can play. …...