NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) The number one and two picks in the 2021 NBA Draft faced off against each other for the first time on Wednesday in what was the first national tv game for both, and the match-up did not disappoint. Green won the individual stat battle, finishing with 23-points, five rebounds and two assists, but it was Cade Cunnigham who got the last laugh as the Pistons won 112-104 in Houston....

The wearing of masks has become a controversial topic in the U.S., with some Americans refusing to wear them. As states across the country continue to ease coronavirus restrictions, some such as California and New Jersey, have made it a requirement for people to wear masks when out and about in public. “So the reason we want you to wear a mask is to protect you, sure. But the main reason we want you to wear a mask is to protect me from you, and the particles from your respiratory system from getting into my respiratory system,” Nye said....

Coach Doug Marrone was able to provide a more definitive timetable on Manuel's recovery Wednesday after consulting with team doctors. Manuel began working out on his own Tuesday for the first time since being hurt in a loss to Cleveland on Oct. 3. Manuel has an opportunity to return before the Bills have their bye week off on Nov. 24. Thad Lewis, who was promoted off the practice squad last week, is set to make his second consecutive start Sunday, when Buffalo (2-4) plays at Miami (3-2)....

The future is certainly bright for the Bills. Allen played at an MVP level for most of last year. They have strong leadership with Sean McDermott as head coach. The team’s front office is among the best as well, and it has done a lot to strengthen the team and add depth during the 2021 NFL offseason. That should improve their chances of being a Super Bowl contender once again....

The Bengals went into Orchard Park and dominated the Bills on both sides of the ball, handing the former AFC front-runners their second consecutive divisional round exit, 27-10. The Bengals quickly proved that concerns about their depleted offensive line were overblown, marching down the field for two first quarter touchdown drives. Joe Burrow was in full command of the offense despite snowy conditions, and the Bengals were able to run the ball well with Joe Mixon....

The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has posted props for the matchup, and for a variety of reasons Ryan Tannehill stands out as a solid UNDER play at 1.5 touchdown passes. For starters, the Bills’ defense has been strong this season, limiting opponents to a modest 20.2 points per game. They’ve been particularly tough on opposing quarterbacks, allowing an averaging 1.3 touchdown passes on the season. There are also injury concerns to take into consideration, the most important of which is the loss of left tackle Brandon Albert (knee) for the season....

Buffalo (7-4) earned a resounding 31-6 win over New Orleans (5-6) as it exercised complete control of the game. The Bills outgained the Saints 361-190 for the contest and didn’t allow New Orleans to score until the fourth quarter. It was a stark departure from the Bills’ 41-15 defeat to the Colts in Week 11. That was not lost on Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 260 yards and four touchdowns....

LeSean McCoy’s new team plans to give him the ball just as much (if not more) than Chip Kelly and the Eagles did, according to fellow Bills running back Fred Jackson. IYER: Eagles owned Bills in McCoy-Alonzo trade | More QB mystery in Buffalo “I don’t know exactly what my role is going to be,” Jackson told WGR-AM. “They say that they want Shady (McCoy) to get 300-plus carries next year....

Just how rich and deep–and diabolical–is the global terror network of Al Qaeda? Since Sept. 11, the FBI’s manhunt has rounded up more than 800 people, but only 10 have been linked in any way to the hijackings–and those 10 are not talking. (Most of the suspects probably will turn out to be innocent.) Federal law-enforcement officials estimate that there are perhaps a thousand people in the United States who have ties to terrorist organizations abroad....

The materials belonged to a Polish infectious and systemic disease professor, who failed to declare them to the authorities when he landed on November 14. The passenger was questioned by agriculture specialists from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, who found out he was a well-published professor. The unidentified vials were packed in dry ice in the traveler’s luggage and were later found to be non-hazardous, non-infectious genetically modified neutrophils, a type of white blood cell....

One treatment option for UC is taking biologics. Biologics are different from other drugs like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Depending on the condition, biologics may be a first-line treatment or a treatment option down the line. Biologics are made from living organisms or components of living organisms. Biologic drugs are sent to specific parts of the inflammatory process to target a particular process instead of affecting the entire body....

Ugur Sahin said his German pharmaceutical company, along with U.S.-based Pfizer, have already delivered vaccines to over 90 countries. “We believe, together with the other vaccine developers, in the next 9 to 12 months, that there will be more than enough vaccines produced and there is absolutely no need for waiving patents,” Sahin said during a call with investors. “We have now scaled the manufacturing capacity up to 3 billion doses in 2021, and more than 40% of these doses are expected to go to middle- and low-income countries....

The bipartisan NCEI counts among its 44 members former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former Republican Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and former Secretary of Defense Democrat Leon Panetta. Trump raised some eyebrows with his Thursday remarks in which he claimed that the Democrats were trying to “steal” the presidential election in favor of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Trump particularly criticized the process through which some states are conducting the tabulations of mail-in ballots....

This article discusses the connection between bipolar disorder and various sleep issues, as well as prevention and treatment. What Is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by changes in mood and energy. While what causes bipolar disorder is not entirely known, research shows that there may be a hereditary component. People with a history of bipolar disorder in their family have an increased likelihood of developing the condition....

It’s well understood that Bitcoin miners can operate practically anywhere: One can mine with a meager amount of data, so 4G or satellite internet work just fine. Electricity that no one else will pay for is useful, here. This is why many Bitcoin miners have historically located themselves in southwest China, where hydro power had been massively overbuilt and often went unused. It explains the presence of miners in former aluminum smelting plants in hydro-rich Upstate New York....

The study suggests that bitcoin, as opposed to being “digital gold,” is much more energy-intensive, and is impacting the environment similarly to beef, natural gas, and crude oil. Study co-author Professor Benjamin Jones, of the University of New Mexico, said: “Globally, the mining, or production, of bitcoin is using tremendous amounts of electricity, mostly from fossil fuels, such as coal and natural gas. This is causing huge amounts of air pollution and carbon emissions, which are negatively impacting our global climate and our health....

The video was posted to TikTok last week by Soph (@pooochiegirl), who wrote: “When a Karen breaks in and [trespasses] Galentine’s Day. We pressed charges.” Already, the video has racked up more than 13 million views and started a debate over breaking and entering laws in Texas, where the video was allegedly filmed. At the beginning of the video, a woman can be seen sitting on a couch with her cellphone out....

The model and reality TV star—whose real name is Angela Renée White—took to Twitter late on August 2 to post a tweeted directed at the rapper which reads: “Tyga loves Trans, me 2.” She then quickly shared another post, which read: “Tell the truth Tyga!!!!” While the intention behind the 33-year-old’s post is not clear, the posts went viral causing a stir among Twitter users. Tyga—given name Micheal Ray Nguyen-Stevenson—and Blac Chyna split in 2014 after dating for a number years....

Now Biden is formally vetting her to be his vice-presidential running mate. That doesn’t sit well with minority voters. According to groups and leaders of color, including immigration activists, the selection of Klobuchar would mean Biden is taking voters of color for granted—after black voters resurrected his campaign—to prioritize Midwestern moderate white voters. “She would be a reckless choice” said Aimee Allison, whose group She The People held a presidential forum last year at historically black Texas Southern University that Klobuchar attended....

Nelson told WCCO she thought she saw her friend’s dog walk by but quickly realized what she saw was actually a black bear. In the video, Nelson and Arndt ran for the door and started banging on it after they discovered it was locked. “So I’m pounding on the door saying, ‘Let us in!’ Screaming our heads off, just wanting to get inside,” Nelson said. “Then [Hailey Nyberg] pokes her head around the corner....