Knicks Dominate Celtics, Punch Ticket to Eastern Conference Finals

Jonquel Jones scored a career-high 34 points, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu each had double-doubles, and the New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces 90-82. This victory marked the Liberty's eighth consecutive win.

Amazon faces a class-action lawsuit alleging it breaches its own refund policies. Customers claim they are not receiving full refunds, despite confirming messages from Amazon stating refunds would be issued upon return receipt. The lawsuit argues that Amazon systematically retains small amounts from refunds, citing a technical glitch as the reason. However, complaints about partial refunds are widespread, with customers reporting similar experiences in online forums. The suit alleges that Amazon has unjustly enriched itself by withholding these small portions of refunds, estimating the total retained funds to exceed $5 million.

Palm Springs offers a mix of desert beauty and vibrant city life. It's a popular destination for outdoor escapes, relaxing spa experiences, and cultural immersion. Palm Springs hosted Southern California's first self-contained shopping center, La Plaza, in 1936. The city also hosts the Greater Palm Springs Pride Celebration. In terms of sports, Palm Springs is home to the Palm Springs Power, a summer collegiate baseball team. Regarding education, several private post-secondary institutions have branches in or near Palm Springs, including Brandman University, California Desert Trial Academy College of Law, Kaplan College, University of Phoenix, Mayfield College, and California Nurses Educational Institute.

PSG has already secured the Ligue 1 title. Despite this, manager Luis Enrique aims for a strong finish in the final league match against Auxerre as preparation for upcoming Coupe de France and Champions League finals.

The New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces 92-78 in their season opener. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 25 points, and Natasha Cloud added 22. The game followed a ceremony where the team unveiled its 2024 WNBA championship banner and celebrated their title win.

INDYCAR qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 will take place on Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th. On Saturday, positions 1-30 will be set. The top 12 qualifiers from Saturday's session will then compete in a shootout on Sunday for positions 7-12. The Firestone Fast Six (for positions 1-6) and Last Chance Qualifying (positions 31-33) will also take place on Sunday. Teams have the option to choose between two lanes for qualifying attempts. Teams in Lane 1 must withdraw their qualified time, but get priority access to the track ahead of Lane 2. Reserved seating for Race Day is sold out for the first time since 2016 and there will be no local broadcast delay.

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Basel, Switzerland, following the country's victory at the 2024 contest with the song "The Code" by Nemo. Participation requires a national broadcaster with an EBU membership capable of receiving and broadcasting the contest live nationwide. Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR is producing the event. The Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel will offer international live streams of all shows without commentary.

A powerful, long-tracked EF4 tornado devastated western Kentucky on December 10, 2021. The tornado caused severe to catastrophic damage in numerous towns, including Mayfield, Princeton, Dawson Springs, and Bremen. It was described as "the closest to EF5 that I can remember" since the Moore EF5 of 2013 by storm chaser Reed Marshall. The storm's path began in Obion County, Tennessee, before entering Kentucky around 9:00 p.m. CST. It caused significant damage in Hickman County, destroying at least 12 buildings and damaging 40 more. Further northeast, the tornado hit a neighborhood near the Princeton Golf and Country Club, causing EF-4 level damage to several structures. The tornado continued its path through heavily wooded areas, snapping and uprooting hardwood trees along the way. The Kentucky Governor's administration created the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, which received approximately 150,000 individual donations totaling $52 million.

Despite recent losses, the team maintains a positive mindset and is focused on the upcoming match against KKR. The player feels confident after hitting well in practice and is ready to contribute to a victory. They acknowledge potential rain but are prepared to play their best cricket.

Margie’s Intention won the Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico. The 150th Preakness Stakes will be held on May 17 at Pimlico. Journalism, second in the Kentucky Derby, is a possible contender. River Thames and Gosger, who skipped the Derby, are strong candidates for the Preakness.

Crystal Palace and Manchester City are facing off in the 2025 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The match is scheduled for 16:30 BST. Crystal Palace manager, Glasner, has named his starting XI for the match.

Kelsey Plum scored a record-breaking 37 points, leading the Los Angeles Sparks to an 84-67 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in their inaugural game. Plum scored 26 of her points in the second half, setting league records for most points in a debut with a new team and in a season opener.

The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 119-81 in Game 6, securing their advancement to the Eastern Conference finals. They will face the Indiana Pacers next. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks remain focused on their ultimate goal, emphasizing that this victory is just one step in their journey.

The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox rivalry, known by various names like the Crosstown Classic or Windy City Showdown, is a Major League Baseball geographical rivalry. Historically, the teams have represented different sides of Chicago—the Cubs on the North Side and the White Sox on the South Side. This division has contributed to the rivalry's intensity. The Black Sox scandal of 1919, where some White Sox players were accused of intentionally losing the World Series, is often cited as a turning point in the team's fortunes.

Ralph Fiennes is an actor from a family of artists, including siblings Joseph (actor), Martha (director), Magnus (composer), Sophie (filmmaker), and Jacob (conservationist). He received praise for his portrayal of Hannibal Lecter's fellow lunatic in [movie title]. In 2015, he acted in the thriller *A Bigger Splash* alongside Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton. In 2022, he starred as chef Julian Slowik in the comedy horror film *The Menu*. He recently performed on stage as Macbeth in a UK production.

A new study suggests that taurine, an ingredient commonly found in energy drinks, may increase the risk of blood cancers like leukemia. Researchers at the University of Rochester discovered that leukemia cells rely on taurine transporters to absorb taurine from the bone marrow. Once inside the cells, taurine fuels glycolysis, a process that breaks down glucose for energy and promotes cancer cell growth. Experiments using mouse models and human leukemia cells showed that blocking taurine entry into cancer cells inhibited leukemia growth. The study suggests that high-dose taurine supplementation may be detrimental for individuals with blood cancers.

Antonio Brown concluded the season with 69 receptions, 1,108 yards, and two touchdowns across 16 games and three starts. In Week 16, he surpassed Yancey Thigpen's single-season team record of 1,398 receiving yards set in 1997. A verbal altercation occurred between Brown and Raiders general manager Mike Mayock, with reports suggesting Brown used a racial slur, which Brown denied. Coach Bruce Arians stated Brown refused to enter a game, prompting his dismissal from the team. Separately, a doctor who treated Brown during his time with the Steelers sued him for "farting in his face" and unpaid fees.

Josh Freese is a drummer known for playing Simmons electronic drum sets, both at PASIC and in commercials. He joined the band Polo from 1985 to 1988 after performing with them at Disneyland. Freese dropped out of high school to pursue recording full-time with Dweezil Zappa after being asked to record with him. He later earned his GED. In 1996, Freese joined Devo, replacing David Kendrick for a show at the Sundance Film Festival. He resides in Southern California with his wife Nicole and their four children: Hunter, August, Olive, and Lu Lu.