Knicks’ Josh Hart welcomes repeat of 76ers’ 3-point challenge he aced two years ago

When the Knicks faced the 76ers in the playoffs two years ago, Josh Hart was a pivotal factor in the series.  In large stretches, Philadelphia used Joel Embiid on Hart, daring him to shoot from the perimeter, and Hart shot a robust 43.6 percent from distance on 6.2 attempts per game.  He would welcome that same plan from the 76ers.  “Each series is different. Atlanta, I don’t think there were many catch-and-shoot opportunities,” Hart said Sunday on the eve of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Knicks and 76ers. “Most of my 3s were off the…

McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide

McDonald’s is quietly ending the era of self-serve soda fountains nationwide. The shift, years in the making, is part of a broader effort by McDonald’s to modernize its restaurants, reduce labor and maintenance demands, and adapt to changing consumer habits that increasingly favor takeout, delivery and drive-thru service over dining in. The company…

OPEC+ agrees on third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran war continues to disrupt Gulf oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June, the third…

California set to rename Cesar Chavez Day after bombshell rape scandal

Top California Democrats have moved to officially strike disgraced union boss Cesar Chavez‘s name from an official state holiday — saying they’ll pass a bill to rename to celebration before the end of the month. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday he’ll support a plan to rebrand March 31 — celebrated…

Knicks’ Josh Hart to sit out vs. Nets due to right knee issue

The Knicks again will be a bit shorthanded for their clash against the Nets on Friday. Josh Hart is out, with the Knicks listing his ailment as patella femoral syndrome in his right knee. That’s notably different from when he missed two games in Utah and Indiana last week, which…

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s security guard resigns amid probe into allegations of ‘inappropriate’ relationship: sources

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s security guard resigned amid an internal probe into allegations of an “inappropriate” relationship between the two, The Post confirmed. Brian Sloan stepped down last week after being placed on leave as the inspector general’s office investigates claims he was involved in an affair with the married secretary, sources…

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