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May 15 2026SPORTS

NHL Playoffs Take Center Stage on a Quiet Thursday

Thursday night is all about hockey. With no NBA games and only a handful of MLB matchups, the spotlight falls on two NHL playoff battles that promise drama. The Buffalo Sabres face the Montreal Canadiens in a Game 5 that could swing the series, while the Las Vegas Golden Knights play the Anaheim Duc

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Big nights ahead for NBA, NHL and MLB teams on Thursday

Thursday is packed with high-stakes games across basketball, hockey and baseball. In the NBA playoffs, Denver and Minnesota face a must-win Game 6 after a dramatic series shift. Denver pulled out a 125-113 victory to stay alive, led again by MVP Nikola Jokic who delivered 27 points, 12 rebounds and

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Big Sports Night: Four Must-See Games Across Three Leagues

Thursday means one thing: sports overload. Three leagues are locked in action, offering fans plenty of choices for their screen time. Instead of one big show, tonight delivers a spread-out menu—baseball, basketball, and hockey—all happening at once. The Yankees try to extend their edge in Boston, th

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

What's Up with Prices? November's Inflation Report Drops Thursday

Thursday is a big day for economists and folks keeping an eye on their wallets. That's when the latest inflation report comes out, giving us a peek at how much prices have changed. This is the first time in almost two months we're getting fresh data, thanks to that long government shutdown messing t

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Nov 07 2025SPORTS

NBA Betting Tips: Smart Picks for Thursday's Clippers vs. Suns Game

Thursday's NBA schedule features just one game: the Phoenix Suns taking on the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers will be missing their star players, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, due to personal and ankle issues, respectively. Meanwhile, the Suns will be without Dillon Brooks but have Devin Booke

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Jan 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Power Plant Blaze Sparks Evacuation in Central California

Thursday evening took an unexpected turn for residents near Moss Landing Power Plant in Central California. A fierce fire broke out at the facility, prompting a mass evacuation. This power plant isn't just any power station; it's a crucial battery storage site. Firefighters were quick to respond but

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Takes Off, but Landing Fails

Thursday morning, Blue Origin, a company started by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, made a big step. They launched New Glenn, their first rocket strong enough to send satellites into space. This happened at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The rocket took off after 2 a. m. ET and carried a piece

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

High School Sports Scores: Thursday's Big Wins

Thursday was a big day for high school sports in the area. The boys' hockey teams had some close games. Sauk Rapids-Rice squeaked by River Lakes 5-4, and St. Cloud Crush won a high-scoring game against Fergus Falls, 8-7. Hermantown, ranked #2 in the state, had a dominant win over Cathedral, 6-0. In

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

High School Game Roundup: Thursday's Action and Friday's Sneak Peek

Thursday was packed with high school sports! Let's start with the boys on the ice. Over at St. Cloud, the Granite City Showcase saw Monticello beat Sauk Rapids-Rice 4-2. Bemidji also had a great run, trouncing St. Cloud Crush 6-2. Meanwhile, at the Premiere Holiday Classic in St. Louis Park, Chanhas

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Dec 06 2024WEATHER

Shaking Up the Coast: Northern California's Earthquake and Tsunami Scare

Thursday saw a powerful 7. 0 magnitude earthquake rattle Northern California, causing items to tumble off shelves and sending kids under desks. The quake, which struck west of Ferndale, was felt as far south as San Francisco. Though no major damage or injuries were reported, it triggered a brief tsu

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