Magpie News Collector

Celtics' Jayson Tatum says he doesn't know if he'll come back this season: 'It's just a lot to think about'

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Herbert | 1/29/2026 12:51 PM

The Celtics star tore his Achilles last May, and it was widely assumed that he would try to be back on the court this spring ... Read full Story

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Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, January 29 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Ross Kelly | 1/29/2026 11:28 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves picks for their Thursday NBA matchup ... Read full Story

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Bronny James fond of Cleveland memories after Lakers lose to Cavaliers: 'It's literally my entire life'

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Crawford | 1/29/2026 10:58 AM

Playing in his first game since Jan. 18, Bronny James appreciated the love shown in Cleveland ... Read full Story

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Bucks vs. Wizards odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, January 29 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Ross Kelly | 1/29/2026 10:48 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards picks for their Thursday NBA matchup ... Read full Story

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Heat vs. Bulls odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, January 29 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 1/29/2026 10:44 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls picks for their Thursday night matchup ... Read full Story

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Kings vs. 76ers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, January 29 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 1/29/2026 10:25 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Sacramento Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers picks for their Thursday night matchup ... Read full Story

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NBA Landing spots for Giannis Antetokounmpo; Browns hire Todd Monken as next coach

By CBS Interactive Inc | Austin Nivison | 1/29/2026 8:52 AM

Plus, the Pro Football Hall of Fame snubbed Eli Manning once again ... Read full Story

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WATCH: Lakers star LeBron James gets emotional during tribute video in return to Cleveland

By CBS Interactive Inc | Cameron Salerno | 1/29/2026 1:13 AM

Was this James' final game in Cleveland? ... Read full Story

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How can the Knicks actually trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Herbert | 1/28/2026 4:28 PM

New York is reportedly going to make an aggressive offer ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Spurs vs. Rockets, Houston vs. TCU and more

By CBS Interactive Inc | Scott Erskine | 1/28/2026 3:31 PM

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts ... Read full Story

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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade landing spots: Three teams that work now and six more that could strike in summer

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 1/28/2026 2:51 PM

The Knicks, Heat and Warriors could all try to make a deadline deal for Giannis. Plenty of others will be lurking in the offseason ... Read full Story

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The Pistons have a glaring need ahead of NBA trade deadline -- here's how they can address it

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 1/28/2026 2:06 PM

The Pistons are the best team in the East, but one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the NBA ... Read full Story

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NBA trade rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo finally open to moving on from Bucks

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 1/28/2026 12:05 PM

A Giannis blockbuster feels closer than ever with the latest news -- will it happen by next Thursday? ... Read full Story

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Jeremiah Fears calls out 'soft' Lu Dort after scuffles break out in Thunder and Pelicans, Suns and Nets

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 1/28/2026 11:32 AM

Altercations ensued in two separate NBA games on Tuesday, as Jeremiah Fears calls out Lu Dort ... Read full Story

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Spurs vs. Rockets odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Wednesday, January 28 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Ross Kelly | 1/28/2026 11:26 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets picks for their Wednesday night matchup ... Read full Story

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NBA trade deadline seller's guide: Which difference-makers could move from non-contenders?

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 1/28/2026 10:32 AM

These 10 teams figure to be the biggest sellers at next week's trade deadline ... Read full Story

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Bulls vs. Pacers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Wednesday, January 28 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 1/28/2026 9:57 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers picks for their Wednesday night matchup ... Read full Story

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The Knicks have a Jalen Brunson problem that a Karl-Anthony Towns trade won't necessarily solve

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 1/28/2026 9:52 AM

Brunson fits the defensively deficient archetype that is fast falling out of favor in today's NBA ... Read full Story

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Lakers vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Wednesday, Jan. 28 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Lewis | 1/28/2026 7:52 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA picks today ... Read full Story

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Tyrese Haliburton injury update: Pacers star adds 30 pounds in recovery, eyes more physical role upon return

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 1/27/2026 5:01 PM

Haliburton could be a different player, for the better, when he returns from injury ... Read full Story

animal

Canadian humpback whales thrive with a little help from their friends

by Science News | Jan 30 2026

art

Sorin Neamțu at Suprainfinit Gallery

by Contemporary Art Daily | Jan 29 2026

auto

Classic Porsche 356 Gets Modern Remakes From Two US-Based Companies

by carbuzz.com | Jan 30 2026

book

CT officials approve UConn acquisition of Prospect-owned hospital

by CT Mirror | Jan 30 2026

entertainment

Molly Sims Reveals How to Get a Good Night's Sleep (or at Least Look Like You Did)

by ET Online | Jan 30 2026

exercise

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

FFNEWS

ArcBest, LTLs still waiting on recovery

by FreightWaves | Jan 30 2026

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Highguard Patch Gives Players What They Really Wanted From The Start

by GameSpot | Jan 30 2026

health

Healthgrades Names America’s Best Hospitals for 2026

by Healthline.com | Jan 30 2026

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NYPD on hunt for sicko accused of raping 14-year-old girl in Manhattan building

by New York Post | Jan 30 2026

nation

Senate passes budget bills ahead of midnight deadline

by upi.com | Jan 30 2026

retirement

The best (and worst) housing markets for retirees in 2026

by Fox News | Jan 08 2026

sports

How to Recover When You’re Socially Drained, According to Therapists

by Self.com | Jan 30 2026

Word of the Day

short shrift

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 31, 2026 is:

short shrift • \SHORT-SHRIFT\ • noun

Short shrift means “little or no attention or thought” or “quick work.” In religious use it refers to barely adequate time for confession before execution.

// Certain neighborhoods have received short shrift from the city government.

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Examples:

“[Charlie] Caplinger echoed the concerns of many speakers at the meeting, with charter captains saying the recreational fishing industry’s economic contributions were being given short shrift.” — Mike Smith, NOLA.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 6 Nov. 2025

Did you know?

We’ve got a confession to make, but we’ll keep it brief: while it’s technically possible to make “long shrift” of something, you’re unlikely to find long shrift in our dictionary anytime soon. Short shrift, on the other hand, has been keeping it real—real terse, that is—for centuries. The earliest known use of the phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to “Make a short shrift” as the king “longs to see your head.” Although now archaic, the noun shrift was understood in Shakespeare’s time to refer to the confession or absolution of sins, so “make a short shrift” meant, quite literally, “keep your confession short.” However, since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something.

Celtics' Jayson Tatum says he doesn't know if he'll come back this season: 'It's just a lot to think about'

Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, January 29 from proven model

Bronny James fond of Cleveland memories after Lakers lose to Cavaliers: 'It's literally my entire life'

Bucks vs. Wizards odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, January 29 from proven model

Heat vs. Bulls odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, January 29 from proven model

Kings vs. 76ers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, January 29 from proven model

NBA Landing spots for Giannis Antetokounmpo; Browns hire Todd Monken as next coach

WATCH: Lakers star LeBron James gets emotional during tribute video in return to Cleveland

How can the Knicks actually trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Spurs vs. Rockets, Houston vs. TCU and more

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade landing spots: Three teams that work now and six more that could strike in summer

The Pistons have a glaring need ahead of NBA trade deadline -- here's how they can address it

NBA trade rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo finally open to moving on from Bucks

Jeremiah Fears calls out 'soft' Lu Dort after scuffles break out in Thunder and Pelicans, Suns and Nets

Spurs vs. Rockets odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Wednesday, January 28 from proven model

NBA trade deadline seller's guide: Which difference-makers could move from non-contenders?

Bulls vs. Pacers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Wednesday, January 28 from proven model

The Knicks have a Jalen Brunson problem that a Karl-Anthony Towns trade won't necessarily solve

Lakers vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Wednesday, Jan. 28 from proven model

Tyrese Haliburton injury update: Pacers star adds 30 pounds in recovery, eyes more physical role upon return

Canadian humpback whales thrive with a little help from their friends

Sorin Neamțu at Suprainfinit Gallery

Classic Porsche 356 Gets Modern Remakes From Two US-Based Companies

The Wolf and His King

CT officials approve UConn acquisition of Prospect-owned hospital

Molly Sims Reveals How to Get a Good Night's Sleep (or at Least Look Like You Did)

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

ArcBest, LTLs still waiting on recovery

Highguard Patch Gives Players What They Really Wanted From The Start

Healthgrades Names America’s Best Hospitals for 2026

NYPD on hunt for sicko accused of raping 14-year-old girl in Manhattan building

Senate passes budget bills ahead of midnight deadline

The best (and worst) housing markets for retirees in 2026

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How to Recover When You’re Socially Drained, According to Therapists

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

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3.11-year-old juggler breaks world record using a pindaloo

4.Watch: Raccoon stows away to Belarus in shipped car

5.Watch: Bighorn sheep rescued from frozen river in Colorado

6.Maryland man collects his second big lotter prize in under 2 years

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