Rutgers freshman phenom Dylan Harper is a special talent. So says arguably the most special talent of all, LeBron James. To most, James is the most prolific scorer ever. To some he’s the greatest of all time. To Harper, he’s family. “I mean, obviously I’ve been watching him for quite awhile,” James said recently. “He … Read more
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon defended his position against remote work to a group of college students, telling them that telework “doesn’t work in our business.” Dimon, 68, said he “had enough” of virtual working when speaking to students at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business last week. A student asked the bank executive about … Read more
Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said. Security forces were being cautious as officials said the hostages were surrounded by militants wearing vests loaded with explosives. Government spokesman Shahid Rind said Pakistani, … Read more
LOS ANGELES — A year ago, Kyle MacLean burst onto the Islanders scene like a supernova, playing with an energy and verve that rejuvenated the fourth line for a late run into the playoffs. Year 2 for the 25-year-old has followed a tougher course. “I’m definitely still learning,” MacLean — who was in the lineup … Read more
DEAR ABBY: While doing some house cleaning, I came across a column of yours that I had clipped and tucked away. On one of the pages I had dog-eared was the poem, “Decide to Forgive.” I was struck by how timely it is. The message is much needed at this time. I believe in “doing … Read more
The center-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland’s parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of President Donald Trump’s stated goal of taking control of the island one way or another. Both Demokraatit — the Democrats — and the second place party, Naleraq — “Point … Read more
An American hunting influencer has sparked intense backlash after posting footage of herself capturing a wild baby wombat on the side of the road, removing it from its distressed mother for a photo opportunity. It was posted by Sam Jones who has been previously referred to as Samantha Strable in a hunting publication and goes by the … Read more
LOS ANGELES — There is bad luck and there is poor play. And then there is the melding of both. That is the only way to describe the Islanders’ play on Tuesday night in a disastrous 4-1 loss to the Kings at Crypto.com Arena with two goaltender interference calls going against them, eight scoreless power … Read more
Jason Pinnock agreed to a one-year deal with the 49ers after spending the last three years with the Giants, according to multiple reports. No financial details about the contract were revealed and it will be the first time Pinnock has played outside the New York area in his NFL career. However, he did appear to … Read more
The Virginia high school sprinter accused of smacking her opponent on the back of the head with a baton shouted at her younger competitor during the alleged attack, according to a report. Alaila Everett was the baton-wielding senior who was running the second leg for I.C. Norcom High School girl’s 4×200 meter relay team where … Read more