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NBA Player Props Today - Best Jalen Brunson Props | Pickswise

Ahh Tuesday NBA slates, how I’ve missed you (not really). We have just 3 Game s on tap tonight after 11 Game s on Monday, but there’s plenty of value on the board. Let’s dive into my favorite NBA player prop bet for Tuesday, October 31 as we look to build on our current 3-0 run of winning picks! You can also read our  NBA predictions for each of tonight’s matchups. Jalen Brunson (NYK) Over 30.5 points + rebounds + assists (-120) Odds available at BetMGM Sports book at time of publishing. I can’t wait to watch the Jalen Brunson show on Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs, a defensive-minded team, will have a different squad on the court on Tuesday. They’ll be without defensive anchor Jarrett Allen and point guard Darius Garland, while Donovan Mitchell is questionable. Without those first two, the Cavs allowed Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton to go to work on Saturday night. He finished with 42 PRA and made 4 3-pointers. ...

What to know about the 'devil comet' expected to pass by Earth in the summer

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Here's what you need to know about the comet, known as 12P/Pons-Brooks. An enormous " devil comet " will be passing by Earth for the first time in more than seven decades, astronomers say. The comet, officially known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, got its nickname due to the formation of two "horns" made up of ice and gas. Experts tell ABC News the comet has been unusually bright compared to others. The general public will be able to see the comet pass through the sky with just binoculars or even the naked eye next year. MORE: Rare, green comet to pass by Earth Wednesday Why is it called a devil comet? Comets are made up of dust, frozen gases, ice and rocks bound together following the formation of the solar system. Traditionally, as they get closer to the sun, they get slowly warmer and brighter. The ice turns to gas and pulls the dust away, which forms the traditional tail associated with comet s. An image captured on July 25, 2023 shows the comet 12P/Pons-Brooks with i...

'This Week' Transcript 10-29-23: White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Gen. Abe Abrams (Ret.)

<p><br /> National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan & Gen. Abe Abrams (Ret.) were on "This Week" Sunday, October 29. This is a rush transcript and may be updated.</p> A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, October 29, 2023 on ABC News is below. This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive. MARTHA RADDATZ, ABC "THIS WEEK" CO-ANCHOR: Joining us now is President Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan. Good morning to you, Jake. Let's start with this movement into Gaza, has clearly reached a new stage with ground troops going in there. What do we know about the plan and how do you see this playing out? JAKE SULLIVAN, WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER: Well, Martha, I'll let the Israeli Defense Forces speak to their plan. And war, of course,...

Sudan's army and rival paramilitary force resume peace talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia says

Saudi Arabia say the Sudanese army and its rival paramilitary force have resumed peace talks CAIRO -- The Sudanese army and its rival para Military force resumed peace talks Thursday in a new push to end the nearly seven-month co NFL ict between Sudan’s warring factions, Saudi Arabia said. The revived talks between representatives from the Sudanese army, led by Abdel-Fattah Burhan, and the Rapid Support Force paramilitary, commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, are underway in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah, the kingdom's foreign ministry said in a statement. The talks are being brokered by both Riyadh and Washington, the statement said. The RSF and the army both confirmed on Wednesday that they would participate in the talks . Sudan was plunged into chaos in mid-April, when simmering tensions between the Military and the RSF exploded into open warfare in the capital, Khartoum, and other areas across the east African nation. The conflict has reduced the capital, Khartoum, and ...

First ever Florida Man games will feature beer belly wrestling and 'evading arrest' obstacle course

It ain’t the Olympics, but a group of Floridians plan to host competitions themed according to the collective antics of the beer-loving, gator-possessing, rap-sheet heavy, mullet-wearing social media phenomenon known as “Florida Man.” ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- It ain’t the Olympics, but a group of Floridians plan to host competitions themed according to the collective antics of the beer-loving, gator-possessing, rap-sheet heavy, mullet-wearing social media phenomenon known as “Florida Man.” Organizers of the “Florida Man Games” describe the competition as “the most insane athletic showdown on Earth.” The games will poke fun at Florida’s reputation for producing strange news stories involving guns, drugs, booze and reptiles — or some combination of the four. Among the contests planned for next February in St. Augustine, Florida, according to organizers, are the Evading Arrest Obstacle Course in which contestants jump over fences and through yards while being chased by real police officers;...

University of Rochester professor who never showed up for class believed to be in danger: Police

A professor at an upstate New York university is believed to be in danger after he never showed up to teach on Saturday, police said. A professor at an upstate New York university is believed to be in danger after he never showed up to teach on Saturday, police said. Heikki Rantakari, 44, a professor at the University of Rochester, was last seen Friday night, Rochester police said. He was reported missing after he did not show up to teach a scheduled class on campus on Saturday morning, the university said. MORE: Missing 9-year-old girl Charlotte Sena found in 'good health,' suspect in custody: Police Police said Rantakari checked into his Airbnb, which is within walking distance of the university, after arriving in Rochester from Boston Friday night, Rochester ABC affiliate WHAM reported. "We did find evidence that he was there, so we do know he did check into his Airbnb on Friday," Rochester Police Capt. Greg Bello told WHAM. "Now it's a matter o...

More details emerge after off-duty pilot allegedly tried to shut off engines on Alaska Airlines flight

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The off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot facing attempted murder charges allegedly tried to shut down the engines "by engaging the Engine Fire Handle." The off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash an Alaska Airlines passenger plane allegedly tried to shut down the engines "by engaging the Engine Fire Handle," according to the airline. The fire suppression system on the plane consists of a T-valve handle for each engine, and if those handles are fully deployed, a valve in the wing closes to shut off fuel to the engine, Alaska Airlines said. MORE: TSA investigating after state senator arrested abroad for bringing gun in carry-on The "quick reaction of our crew to reset the T-handles ensured engine power was not lost," Alaska Airlines said. At the time of the Sunday incident, off-duty captain Joseph David Emerson was sitting in the flight deck jump seat, which is in the cockpit, Alaska Airlines said. Emerson was heard in the moments prior to the incident saying so...

Max Verstappen wins F1 United States GP: what is the record for most wins in a season?

Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen won the 2023 United States Grand Prix despite starting in sixth place on the grid at Circuit of the Americas. It was another dominant display in what has been a dominant season for the Dutchman, who had already clinched the Formula One Drivers’ Championship before the race in Austin, Texas. How many races has Verstappen won in 2023? Verstappen’s sealed the championship by winning at the Qatar Grand Prix on 8 October, his 14th triumph in 17 races from the start of the year, and he made it 15 out of 18 stateside with a hard-fought victory. The three-time champion overtook Mercedes’ George Russell on the very first corner and then methodically picked off those in front of him , eventually taking the lead from McLaren’s Lando Norris on lap 28. REVISED DRIVER STANDINGS (following Hamilton and Leclerc disqualifications) #F1 #USGP pic.twitter.com/zGIcCaHRYz — Formula 1 (@F1) October 23, 2023 Why was Hamilton disqualified from the United States GP? Me...

Detroit synagogue president found stabbed to death outside home

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Police in Detroit are looking for clues after they said the president of a synagogue was found stabbed to death outside her home. The president of a Detroit synagogue was found stabbed to death outside her home Saturday morning, police and the synagogue said. The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue put out a statement later in the afternoon identifying the victim as board president Samantha Woll. Detroit police responded to a 911 call of an unresponsive person around 6:30 a.m. and found a body outside a home on Joliet Place. The woman, who was not immediately identified by investigators had suffered multiple stab wounds, police said. "At this point, we do not have more information, but will share more when it becomes available. May her memory be a blessing," the synagogue said in a Facebook post. In this image posted to the Facebook account of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Samantha Woll is shown. Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue The police did not have any information on...

How Man Utd should replace Casemiro against Sheffield Utd

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The 2023/24 campaign has been a perfect storm for Manchester United, where constant injuries to important players have been coupled with fit squad members performing well below the level expected of them. While Erik ten Hag is not exempt from blame for Man Utd's poor start to the season in both the Premier League and the Champions League, he has not been helped by unusual individual errors and the remarkable number of fitness issues. The latest to be added to the list is Casemiro. The Brazilian midfielder has reported an injury and will not be involved in the game against Sheffield United on Saturday night. Here's what we know about the injury to Casemiro and how Manchester United could try to get by without him. How serious is Casemiro's injury? Casemiro was a casualty against Venezuela / Pedro Vilela/GettyImages The good news for Manchester United is Casemiro's injury does not seem to be overly serious and he could potentially be back in action before October comes t...