STERLING — YAHOO (Young Adults Helping Out Others) is proud to highlight the graduating high school seniors who have worked so hard to keep YAHOO going through two especially difficult years. We are so grateful to these young adults who gave their time, energy, and creativity to this program and to Sterling’s older citizens who need help with yard work each fall and spring. If you would like to learn more about YAHOO, please visit https://sterlingyahoo.org or send an email to Stuart and… Source link

BOSTON — As the Boston Celtics took control of the NBA Finals with a 2-1 series lead after defeating the Golden State Warriors 116-100 in Game 3 on Wednesday, the discussion in the aftermath centered on Celtics center Al Horford’s role in injuring Warriors star Stephen Curry’s left foot late in the fourth quarter. The veteran big man was criticized for diving on Curry’s leg while chasing a loose ball. Curry yelled in pain, according to teammate Draymond Green. The two-time MVP was… Source link

The NBA’s independent investigation into allegations of misogyny, racism and toxic culture by Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver is “getting close to the end,” league commissioner Adam Silver told Yahoo Sports this week. In November, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes published a bombshell report that included more than 70 current and former team employees’ claims against Sarver. Among them was Sarver allegedly using the N-word repeatedly, discussing sexually explicit topics in the… Source link

Google is expanding its verification program for finance ads, which will require advertisers in more countries to prove they’re authorized to promote financial services. Verification adds an extra layer of protection against financial fraud, helping to ensure people aren’t scammed when they click on search ads. Google first launched this program in the UK in September 2021, which has reportedly lead to a noticeable decline in ads promoting fraudulent services. Following the successful UK… Source link

Despite the modest rally that we’ve seen since late May, volatility still rules the markets. The overall trend for the year has been down – to the tune of 14% on the S&P 500 and 23% on the NASDAQ. It’s not exactly an environment that would encourage large-scale buying. But Marko Kolanovic, global market strategist from JPMorgan, takes the contrarian view, explaining why, in his view, current low prices represent opportunities. “As the market got into oversold conditions, it didn’t… Source link

Ezra Miller‘s legal troubles mount as more disturbing claims are hurled at the 29-year-old The Flash star. The parents of 18-year-old Tokata Iron Eyes claim in court documents that Miller began grooming their daughter at age 12 and supplied Tokata with alcohol, marijuana and LSD. They are seeking a protective order as Tokata apparently dropped out of school and fled with them to Hawaii, where the actor has been arrested multiple times. Ezra Miller, here the 2019 Time 100 Next Gala, is accused… Source link

This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Golf series. RBC Canadian Open Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSt. George’s Golf and Country Club – Par 70 – 7,014 yardsField – 156 entrantsPurse – $8.7M The Preview As the RBC Canadian Open reappears on the PGA Tour’s schedule for the first time since 2019, St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Toronto is primed to host the event for the first time in over a decade. The par-70 layout lends an old-school country club feel with thick rough surrounding… Source link

(Bloomberg) — Apple Inc. will handle the lending itself for a new “buy now, pay later” offering, sidestepping partners as the tech giant pushes deeper into the financial services industry. Most Read from Bloomberg A wholly owned subsidiary will oversee credit checks and make decisions on loans for the service, which is called Apple Pay Later. The business — Apple Financing LLC — has necessary state lending licenses to offer the feature, though it operates separately from the main Apple… Source link

The 82-game NBA season has been in place since 1967-68, but has come under scrutiny recently, with the flames being stoked most notably by commissioner Adam Silver. Silver is pushing for an in-season tournament to generate more interest and certainly more revenue. The tournament would lead to shortening the season. But it seems he could be running the risk of devaluing the regular season by pressing for more incentivized games before the playoffs. “I recognize that could always be a concern… Source link

The general read from Wall Street in the wake of Target’s surprise warning on Tuesday is that things can’t get much worse from here. “While this news is painful to digest, we are hopeful that this is a rip the bandaid off type event that will allow the company to operate more efficiently in the second half and beyond,” RBC Capital Markets analyst Steven Shemesh wrote in a new note to clients. “We expect investors to tread with caution near-term, but believe this decision ultimately makes the… Source link