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Luigi Mangione’s notes to self: 'Pluck eyebrows,' 'Keep momentum, FBI slower overnight'
SUMMARY: A to-do list and travel plans found during Luigi Mangione’s arrest and revealed in court this week shed new light on the steps he may have taken — or planned to take — to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing last year. The notes, including a hand-drawn map and tactics for surviving on the lam, were shown on Monday at a pretrial hearing as Mangione’s bid to prevent prosecutors from using evidence seized during his Dec. 9, 2024, arrest at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Police said they discovered the notes in Mangione’s backpack, along with a 9 mm handgun that prosecutors said matches the one used to kill Thompson five days earlier.
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Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s push for the largest mass deportation in history has had an outsized impact on the child care field, which is heavily reliant on immigrants and already strained by a worker shortage. Immigrant child care workers and preschool teachers, the majority of whom are working and living in the U.S. legally, say they are wracked by anxiety over possible encounters with ICE officials. Some have left the field, and others have been forced out by changes to immigration policy. About one-fifth of the child care workforce is Latino, and one-fifth were born outside the United States.
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase
SUMMARY: The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years. Scott acknowledged donating $2.6 billion in 2024 and $2.1 billion in 2023. The gifts this year bring her total giving since 2019 to $26.3 billion. Scott acknowledged the donations in an essay on her website. Scott’s donations have captured the attention of nonprofits and other charitable funders because they come with no strings attached and are often very large compared to the annual budgets of the recipient organizations
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‘Some kids don’t really have anyone to talk to or trust.’ Chill rooms fill that gap.
SUMMARY: Fifty schools across Western Pennsylvania are partnering with the Allegheny Health Network’s Chill Project to give students a mental health resource. The program sets up calming spaces in participating schools that evoke natural environments. The participating K-12 schools are located across Allegheny, Washington, Bedford and Erie counties, up from just two when the project launched in 2019. Chill Project Director William Davies said it fills a need for preventive school-based mental health services. The average visit to the rooms lasted just over 12 minutes during the 2024-25 school year. Davies said that surveys show a statistically significant reduction in students’ perceived emotional distress after spending time in a room.
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Luigi Mangione’s notes to self: 'Pluck eyebrows,' 'Keep momentum, FBI slower overnight'
SUMMARY: A to-do list and travel plans found during Luigi Mangione’s arrest and revealed in court this week shed new light on the steps he may have taken — or planned to take — to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing last year. The notes, including a hand-drawn map and tactics for surviving on the lam, were shown on Monday at a pretrial hearing as Mangione’s bid to prevent prosecutors from using evidence seized during his Dec. 9, 2024, arrest at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Police said they discovered the notes in Mangione’s backpack, along with a 9 mm handgun that prosecutors said matches the one used to kill Thompson five days earlier.
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Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries
SUMMARY: At a nighttime event in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, although the issue couldn't quite command his full attention. The president told the crowd gathered at a casino and resort in Mount Pocono on Tuesday that inflation was no longer a problem and that Democrats had used the term “affordability” as a “hoax” to hurt his reputation. Yet he meandered during his remarks, asking why the U.S. couldn't take in more immigrants from Scandinavia and using an expletive to described countries such as Haiti and Somalia.
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Oboh, Sabol lead Buffalo over UMBC 83-79
SUMMARY: Tim Oboh scored 19 points to lead the Buffalo Bulls and Ryan Sabol secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 14 seconds left as the Bulls defeated the UMBC Retrievers 83-79 on Tuesday. The Bulls are now 9-1 on the season, while the Retrievers fell to 6-4.
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Linus Holmstrom scores 23, VMI takes down Loyola (MD) 86-70
SUMMARY: Led by Linus Holmstrom's 23 points, the VMI Keydets defeated the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds 86-70 on Tuesday. The Keydets are now 5-7 on the season, while the Greyhounds moved to 4-7.
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Banks scores 18 as DePaul beats Morgan State 92-49
SUMMARY: Kaleb Banks scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the DePaul Blue Demons over the Morgan State Bears 92-49 on Tuesday. The Blue Demons are now 7-3 with the victory and the Bears dropped to 1-8.
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Lewis and De Ridder lead No. 24 Virginia to easy 84-60 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore
SUMMARY: No. 24 Virginia has won its fourth straight game. The Cavaliers routed Maryland-Eastern Shore 84-60 on Tuesday night, getting 15 points from Sam Lewis and 13 from Thijs De Ridder. Chance Mallory had 10 points, six steals and five assists for the Cavaliers, who improved to 9-1. Coming off wins at Texas and over Dayton in Charlotte, North Carolina, Virginia made its season debut in the AP Top 25. And with a 23-3 run midway through the first half, the Cavaliers showed they intend to stay there. Virginia scored 80 points or more for the ninth time in its 10 games under first-year coach Ryan Odom.
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Bronx man charged in shooting of New York Jets' Kris Boyd
SUMMARY: A 20-year-old Bronx man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of New York Jets’ player Kris Boyd. The New York Police Department on Tuesday announced Frederick Green has been charged in the shooting. He is set to appear in court Tuesday afternoon. It was not immediately clear if Green has an attorney. He also faces additional charges of assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Boyd was shot in the abdomen just after 2 a.m. on Nov. 16 in midtown Manhattan. He was hospitalized after the shooting but a few weeks later visited the Jets’ facility, surprising teammates and attending a special teams meeting.
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Cody Glass scores tiebreaking goal and Devils beat Senators 4-3 to snap 5-game skid
SUMMARY: Cody Glass scored the tiebreaking goal on a wrist shot with 7:36 remaining, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 to snap a five-game skid. Jakob Markstrom stopped 35 shots, making several saves in the final minutes to secure the victory. Arseny Gritsyuk had a goal and two assists for the Devils, who also got goals from Simon Nemec and Paul Cotter. New Jersey had scored just once over its previous three games. The Senators were perfect on the power play. Drake Batherson scored twice with the man advantage and Tim Stutzle also had a power-play goal.
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Brunson scores 35 points as Knicks rout Raptors 117-101 to reach NBA Cup semifinals for first time
SUMMARY: Jalen Brunson scored 35 points, Josh Hart added 21 and the New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals for the first time in three tries by beating the struggling Toronto Raptors 117-101. Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 points and 16 rebounds for the Knicks, who will face Orlando in the semifinal round at Las Vegas on Saturday. Mikal Bridges scored 15 points for New York and Jordan Clarkson had 12. The only team to reach the quarterfinals in all three years of the event, the Knicks had lost their previous two appearances by a combined 32 points.
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AP women's basketball player of the week is No. 4 UCLA's Lauren Betts
SUMMARY: The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 5 is No. 4 UCLA's Lauren Betts. The senior post opened Big Ten play with a double-double, setting season highs in points, rebounds and blocks in a win over previously unbeaten Oregon. Brynn McCurry of Villanova was runner-up. She helped the Wildcats go 3-0 last week. Notable as well was North Texas forward Megan Nestor becoming the third player in the past 44 years to record a 30-30 game when she had 34 points and 31 rebounds in a win over Texas Southern.
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Steelers WR DK Metcalf expected to play vs. Dolphins after going to the hospital for abdominal issue
SUMMARY: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is expected to play next week against Miami despite a brief hospital visit. Coach Mike Tomlin says Metcalf was hit in the abdomen during Sunday's win over Baltimore. Metcalf stayed behind for precautionary reasons. The two-time Pro Bowler had season highs in receptions and yards, helping Pittsburgh regain control of the AFC North. Tomlin says Metcalf is moving in the right direction. However, the team faces challenges at left tackle, with injuries affecting multiple players. Dylan Cook may step in if needed. Rookie defensive lineman Derrick Harmon could return after missing two games with a knee injury.
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Jalen Hurts' turnovers doom Eagles in 3rd straight loss, raising championship concerns in Philly
SUMMARY: Jalen Hurts has been struggling with turnovers, contributing to the Eagles' recent losses. The team has failed to score more than 21 points in five straight games, their longest stretch since 2005. Despite criticism of offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, the blame has shifted to Hurts. He threw four interceptions and lost a fumble in a 22-19 overtime loss to the Chargers. Coach Nick Sirianni has supported Hurts, but the team is on the brink of another collapse. The Eagles still have a shot at the playoffs, but questions remain about Hurts' ability to lead them.
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Chargers come through with a mythic win over Eagles, fueled by more heroics from QB Justin Herbert
SUMMARY: The legend of the Los Angeles Chargers’ 22-19 overtime win against the Philadelphia Eagles will almost certainly outlast the reality. The Chargers took a big step towards a playoff berth as quarterback Justin Herbert played eight days after breaking his non-throwing hand and one week after having surgery to set a bone in that injured left hand. Even coach Jim Harbaugh had trouble suspending his disbelief after seeing Herbert carry the ball five times on the game-tying field goal drive. But they also got plenty of help from the reeling Eagles, including a career-high five turnovers and four interceptions from Jalen Hurts.
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Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after 4 straight trips to playoffs
SUMMARY: The Philadelphia Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year contract extension through the 2027 season. Thomson led the team to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series and the 2023 National League Championship Series. The Phillies were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series. Thomson has guided the Phillies to the second-most wins and second-best winning percentage in MLB, behind only the Dodgers. He replaced Joe Girardi as manager in June 2022 and has been with the club since 2018. Thomson previously spent 28 years with the New York Yankees.
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No. 2 Michigan routs Villanova 89-61, remaining unbeaten with 6th straight win by 25-plus points
SUMMARY: No. 2 Michigan has won a sixth straight game by at least 25 points. Elliot Cadeau scored 15 of his 18 points in the first half as the Wolverines coasted to an 89-61 win over Villanova on Tuesday night. The Wolverines improved to 9-0. Michigan is the only only team since at least the 1995-96 season to win six straight games by 25 or more, with at least two of those victories against ranked opponents, according to Sportradar. The Wolverines are off to their best start since opening 11-0 five years ago. Villanova had its seven-game winning streak snapped.
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Kyle Schwarber stays with Philadelphia Phillies, agrees to $150 million, 5-year contract
SUMMARY: Kyle Schwarber is staying with the Philadelphia Phillies, agreeing to a $150 million, five-year contract. Schwarber set career bests this year with a National League-leading 56 homers and a major league-high 132 RBIs along with a .240 batting average and .928 OPS. He also scored a career-high 111 runs in leading the club to its second straight NL East title. Schwarber’s 23 homers against left-handed pitching set a major league record for a lefty batter, surpassing 22 by Stan Musial in 1949 and Matt Olson in 2021.
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Konecny gets 500th NHL point in Flyers' 4-1 win over Sharks
SUMMARY: Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1. Konecny helped tie the game at 1-1 late in the first period when he backhanded a lofty puck into the neutral zone. Christian Dvorak found it and promptly deked to his back hand for an easy score with 1:21 to play in the period. The assist was Konecny's 500th career point. He added an empty-net goal with 1:43 left to play. Carl Grundstrom and Noah Cates also scored for the Flyers. Collin Graf gave San Jose an early 1-0 lead.
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Beckett Sennecke beats the buzzer to force OT and Ducks win shootout to beat Penguins 4-3
SUMMARY: The Anaheim Ducks have their fifth win in seven games thanks to the heroics of Beckett Sennecke. The 19-year-old scored a short-handed goal with 1 second remaining to force overtime, and Leo Carlsson scored in the shootout to give the Ducks a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. Sennecke eluded three defenders and his shot deflected off the glove of Pittsburgh’s Erik Karlsson and into the net. A replay review confirmed the shot beat the buzzer. Ville Husso made 45 saves, including seven in overtime, and stopped all three shots in the shootout.
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Pirates agree to 1-year, $7.75 million deal with reliever Gregory Soto, AP source says
SUMMARY: The Pittsburgh Pirates and two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto have agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Soto gives the Pirates an experienced left-handed option in a bullpen that will get a makeover in 2026 after relievers Colin Holderman and Dauri Moreta were designated for assignment last month. The 30-year-old Soto is 15-34 with a 4.26 ERA and 56 saves over seven seasons with five teams. He was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022 for Detroit. He spent 2025 with Baltimore and the New York Mets, who acquired him in late July just before the trade deadline.
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Lamar Wilkerson dazzles with career-high 44, Indiana rolls past Penn State 113-72
SUMMARY: Lamar Wilkerson racked up a career-high 44 points as Indiana reached the century mark for the fourth time this season in their 113-72 win over Penn State on Tuesday. Wilkerson was an efficient 16-for-22 from the field, 10-for-15 from deep, and made each of his two free throws. He also dished four assists and grabbed four rebounds. A senior transfer from Sam Houston, Wilkerson’s 10 threes set a single-game Indiana record, and his 44 points set a single-game record at Indiana’s Assembly Hall.
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10 months after Super Bowl, Mahomes and Hurts struggle in historic week of turnovers
SUMMARY: Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts have had a rough week, marking a first in NFL history. Mahomes threw three interceptions and no touchdowns in the Chiefs' 20-10 loss to Houston, ending Kansas City's nine-year division title streak. Hurts threw four interceptions and lost a fumble in the Eagles' 22-19 overtime loss to the Chargers. This is the first time both Super Bowl quarterbacks from the previous season threw at least three interceptions and no touchdowns in the same week. Mahomes' performance was the worst for a Chiefs QB since 2010, and Hurts made history with two turnovers on the same play.
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