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TORONTO (AP) — With Bryce Harper back in the lineup, the Philadelphia Phillies got off to a booming start against the Toronto Blue Jays.Harper hit one of two Philadelphia home runs in a six-run first inning off right-hander Bowden Francis in Tuesday’s series opener in Toronto.Harper was back in action after missing five games with a bruised right elbow.The Phillies went 1-4 without Harper and fell out of first place in the NL East.Harper followed a two-run home run by Trea Turner with a 394-foot blast, with both homers landing in Philadelphia’s right field bullpen.It was Harper’s first at-bat since…

CNN  —  It was a family affair at the recent graduation for Linda Evangelista’s son, Augustin James. The supermodel shared photos of her 18-year-old son’s high school graduation, which included photos of his father, billionaire businessman Francois-Henri Pinault and Pinault’s wife, actress Salma Hayek. “Then this happened. 🎓♥️✨🙏🏻 I’m one proud momma,” Evangelista wrote in the caption. “Blessed blessed blessed…” Evangelista spoke with Vogue in 2023 about co-parenting with Hayek, who has been married to Pinault for more than 15 years. “I was sick at Thanksgiving,” Evangelista told the publication. “And Salma got on the plane with her daughter, came…

Borrowers who have defaulted on their federal student loans will no longer be at risk of having their Social Security benefits garnished, an Education Department spokesperson said Tuesday. The government last month restarted collections for the millions of people in default on their loans. An estimated 452,000 people aged 62 and older had student loans in default, according to a January report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.The department has not garnished any Social Security benefits since the post-pandemic resumption of collections and has paused “any future Social Security offsets,” department spokesperson Ellen Keast said. “The Trump Administration is committed…

ThisA residential treatment school for girls in the North Carolina mountains has closed after a state investigation and the deaths of two of its students who took their own lives.Asheville Academy announced Tuesday that it released all of its students from its Weaverville campus this past weekend, saying the decision to voluntarily close was difficult.The closing came a few days after North Carolina mental health officials ordered the academy to stop taking in new students until the school could show it was protecting girls from harm, abuse and neglect and was properly supervising employees.That order came after the launch of…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — It’s No. 25 Indiana vs. No. 47 Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals.That’s not their seeding. That’s their media market ranking. To some, that might matter. To others, it probably won’t — and probably shouldn’t — matter whatsoever.A title matchup that starts Thursday night between the Pacers and Thunder — two young, fun teams that score a ton and are led by marketable stars in reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Oklahoma City and Olympic gold medalist Tyrese Haliburton for Indiana — is the type of series that real basketball fans clamor for. It has everything: star…

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Thibodeau just took the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference finals, the deepest playoff march in 25 years for a franchise that re-emerged as a contender after he became their coach.For that, he was fired.The Knicks made what they called a “difficult decision” to move on from Thibodeau on Tuesday, believing it was a necessary step in their chase for a championship.“We can’t thank Tom enough for pouring his heart and soul into each and every day of being the New York Knicks head coach. He led us not only with class and professionalism…

We’re down to the final two days before TechCrunch Sessions: AI unites the broader AI community at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on Thursday, June 5! Expect a packed agenda with top speakers, expert panels, top-tier networking, and Side Events from our partners. One of our speakers is Andrei Papancea, CEO and co-founder of NLX, who will share insights from the company’s successful partnership with Toyota — focused on building AI-powered conversational experiences for car repair. With the event just days away, now’s your last chance to lock in serious savings. Here’s how: Save $300 when you register solo. Bring a…

The countdown continues, and only a few tables remain if you want to exhibit at TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston, so now’s the moment to act. Only 4 days remain to book your table and until space is almost completely gone.  Why your startup should be in the room  This founder-focused conference is where startups — from early-stage to IPO — get discovered, funded, and fast-tracked. The show floor at TC All Stage draws the people who matter: investors, founders, media, and ecosystem leaders all searching for what’s next. Image Credits:Halo Creative Every exhibitor receives perks All exhibiting…

The adage “too much, too little, just right” isn’t just for Goldilocks and her porridge. Balance is also critical in inventory management, the part of the supply chain responsible for analyzing what consumers will buy and making sure products are in stock at the right place and the right time.Excess inventory can lead to markdowns or expired goods, but too little product can lead to shortages that impact a retailer’s brand image, customer satisfaction, and bottom line.To prevent inventory from running out, big-box retailers such as Target, The Home Depot, and Walmart are using AI to predict when product amounts…

Think you know which AI assistant was the first to use natural language processing for everyday tasks? Or which researcher coined the term “deep learning,” revolutionizing AI? If so, this is your chance to win two TechCrunch Sessions: AI tickets for a discounted rate of one. Test your AI smarts — win a chance to attend TC Sessions: AI Crush a few quick AI trivia questions, and if you come out on top, check your inbox — a special deal might be waiting for you. Each day brings a new round of questions, so don’t sweat it if today stumps…