7 deep-sky targets we think you should observe this spring

The bright stars and constellations that dominate the night sky around the turn of the year are much-loved, from Orion and its spectacular M42 nebula, super-bright Sirius and the Pleiades open cluster. However, all of these jewels exist in the Orion Spur of the Milky Way — the same spiral arm that our own solar system calls home. But as the sky turns and the stars of March rise in the east, they bring with them a clear view away from the Milky Way — and into the realm of the galaxies.While there are galaxies visible across the night sky,…

The most fun, useful and curious Giants free-agent moves

The whirlwind of the first few days of NFL free agency came and went last week, and the Giants played their part in adding to the player movement frenzy. Going in, the Giants were expected to take their shots, but not set the market with any single signing. They wanted…

Knicks’ latest update on injured Miles McBride: ‘progressing well’

The Knicks announced encouraging news Tuesday about the recovery of Miles McBride, who is taking contact on the court and “progressing well,” the team said. McBride has been out since late January and underwent sports hernia surgery, saying last month he hopes to return before the playoffs. The sixth man…

What fans should appreciate about these inconsistent Knicks

Maybe it was like this back in the early ’70s, in those years immediately following the first championship when the Knicks were still awfully good — good enough to win a second title in 1973, three years after the first one — but weren’t nearly as dominant as they’d been…

Dodgers Shohei Ohtani is driving MLB’s boom in Japan

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani isn’t just the best baseball player in the world. He’s also the driving force behind why Japanese fans are watching Major League Baseball. In a country where baseball already pulses through the culture like oxygen, Ohtani has turned passion into obsession. According to a…

Storytime Publishers Reports Growing Demand for Human-Led Illustration in Children’s Publishing

Storytime Publishers has seen a notable rise in enquiries for professionally illustrated children’s books, reflecting increased attention on the value of human-created artwork. The company attributes this growth to heightened concerns about the suitability of AI-generated illustrations within children’s publishing. According to the publisher, demand for custom illustration and end-to-end…

Woke San Francisco moves to create reparations fund — despite legal concerns

Woke San Francisco lawmakers unanimously voted to create a reparations fund for the city’s small black community — despite claims that the plan could run afoul of the Constitution. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to establish the fund to benefit black residents who suffered discrimination under…

Nets undone by poor shooting performance in putrid loss to Heat

The Nets lost a game that set offense back 40 years. Then again, that might be insulting to the players of the 80s. Brooklyn fell 106-95 to the visiting Heat before a sellout crowd of 17,548 at Barclays Center that saw some bricklaying of epic proportions. The Nets shot just…

Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars finalizing three-year,  million extension

Jakobi Meyers wanted to remain in Jacksonville, and now he will. The Jaguars wide receiver, and arguably one of the best trade deadline acquisitions this season, and the organization are finalizing a three-year contract extension, ESPN reported Thursday.  The deal is worth $60 million, with $40 million of that guaranteed. …

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