It’s a unique Olympic year, with the NHL not allowing its players to participate in the 2018 Winter Games. So without some of the top hockey talent on the country, Russia (7/4) is the current favorite according to Bovada, who released its first round of odds on Wednesday. Russia will benefit from having some of its top players, like forwards Ilya Kovalchuk and Pavel Datsyuk, playing overseas in the KHL, and eligible to play in the Games....

Seven of the eight teams that have already earned a berth in the next round were seeded at the beginning of the tournament, with Arkansas the notable exception. The Razorbacks began the NCAA tournament as the first overall seed but their progress was halted by a 5-3 loss against Nebraska on Sunday, which snapped a 10-game winning streak and came just a day after Arkansas defeated the Cornhuskers 5-1....

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) comes standard with all-wheel drive and delivers 30 miles of all-electric range. Unlike the Tucson PHEV, it takes about 3.5 hours to recharge on a Level 2 charger (the Tucson only takes about 2 hours). The Santa Fe was all new for 2019 but received a quick facelift in 2020 to the front end featured now. The SUV comes with a wider three-dimensional grille than the previous model with new T-shaped LED lights embedded in the headlights....

Its exterior design is linked to Volvo in small ways (they share common Geely ownership) but Polestar 2 holds its own with a unique body style for today’s market that relies on much of what made the Honda Crosstour so appealing to a small number of buyers. That’s not to say that it’s unattractive. There’s something to be said for the fact that you can pass the car on the highway at speed and not notice that it’s an all-electric model....

Anyone can put big money on players like Rory McIlroy 10-1 or 2018 U.S. Open champion and ‘19 runner-up Brooks Koepka at 30-1. We don’t want that smoke here. Today, we want to find some solid underdog picks and cash out some heavy betting slips. Let’s dive right in and highlight our favorite players, odds, and props for what should be a tremendous weekend of golf. MORE U.S. OPEN: Betting preview | Best props...

The three-row model is a beefed up take on one of the company’s poorest selling SUVs. It sits atop the company’s lineup above the CH-R, Corolla Cross, RAV4 and Highlander. Toyota doesn’t sell the Land Cruiser in the U.S. anymore so it, along with the new Lexus LX are working in tandem to capture what the marketing team calls “Land Cruiser orphans”. Toyota will sell the model in five grades: SR5, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro and Capstone....

Sporting a smooth face, Chevrolet Avalanche-like sail panels, and bulbous cladding, the new truck is completely Silverado and fully electric vehicle. It will only be sold as a Crew Cab model. The traditional, Silverado grille has been covered by fascia that houses an illuminated version of the Bowtie emblem in front of a single, width-spanning headlight. Additional lights flank the grille area with fascia typical of the traditionally powered Silverado below....

However, don’t be so quick to discount the humble chicken or the pestering pigeon, as they might just surprise you with what they are capable of. Here, Newsweek finds out which animals have proven themselves to be much more intelligent than they are given credit for… Ravens A study published in December 2020 suggested that a 4-month-old raven’s cognitive performance was comparable to that of an adult great ape’s, with the exception of spatial memory....

The lawsuit, which was filed by in the D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, claims that the Trump Administration’s Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicle rule—a Transportation Department and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy which rolled back efforts to require more miles per gallon from U.S. car manufacturers—is based on faulty science opposed by the EPA’s own staff. The plaintiffs are asking the court to review the decision-making process by the EPA, the Transportation Department and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration....

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Tuesday that after filing a lawsuit against Griddy Energy, the company offered releases to former customers who owed roughly $29.1 million in unpaid bills. “My office sued Griddy Energy, under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, to hold them accountable for their escalation of last month’s winter storm disaster by debiting enormous amounts from customer accounts as Texans struggled to survive the storm,” Paxton said in a statement....

Some come out with more than they bargained for, and land a marriage as well. With all that time spent on set building chemistry, it’s no surprise that romances have been struck up on film and TV sets. Here are 25 stars who married their co-stars. Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Actors and dancers Channing and Jenna met on the set of 2006’s Step Up and went on to tie the knot in 2009....

To help bring everyone’s gameplay—whether on a phone, tablet, console, PC or another platform—up to snuff, we’ve gathered some highly giftable gaming gadgets. In fact, some of these products were literally just announced. So if you want to know about the very coolest and latest gear, read on. As always, prices and availability may fluctuate. Nintendo Switch OLED Model Although its resolution and gameplay may be similar to those of the standard Nintendo Switch, the new OLED model sports a few enhancements....

“To put it simply: we’ve never been more ready for summer,” Brent explains. “Over this past year, our outdoor spaces have truly become our haven. Through a little bit of intentionality and connections to the right resources, there are so many beautiful ways to transform your backyard into a timeless escape for your family.” Backyard-related searches are also on the up and up. Terms like “patio heaters,” “outdoor lighting” and “outdoor deck” are some of the highest-searched phrases....

The May study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed patient data from more than 3 million people with private insurance. The researchers specifically looked for immunosuppressive medications, including chemotherapy medications and steroids like prednisone. The data shows that nearly 90,000 people took medications that made them immunosuppressed. Two-thirds of those patients took an oral steroid medication at least once, and more than 40% took steroids for more than 30 days in a year....

Among them are researchers at Oxford University in the U.K., who will begin testing their vaccine in animals next week in the hope of launching trials in humans by next month, The Guardian reported on Thursday. That will be followed by trials of the preparation named ChAdOx1 to see if it can protect against COVID-19. The research is focused on the protein that the new coronavirus uses to infect its victims, and using a harmless virus that doesn’t replicate to insert genetic material of the COVID-19 bug into the body....

How has my day been so far? What has been coming up for me? Has there been anything stressful?[2] X Expert Source Nicole Moshfegh, PsyDLicensed Clinical Psychologist Expert Interview. 5 August 2021. Has there been anything that’s been on my mind? Is there then anything that I might need to work out or problem solve?[3] X Expert Source Nicole Moshfegh, PsyDLicensed Clinical Psychologist Expert Interview. 5 August 2021. Don’t worry about errors....

Don’t use a stronger concentration of peroxide. This might discolor the wood or lighten it too much. Peroxide shouldn’t irritate your skin, but wash your hands after you handle it. Don’t touch your eyes or face before you wash your hands. This trick works on finished and unfinished wood. It shouldn’t discolor the finish. Make sure you cover the whole stain. If it’s a very large stain, you may need another rag....

Always use a glass bowl, not plastic or metal. Glass bowls are safe to heat up, and they won’t leech anything into your shaving cream. This DIY recipe hasn’t been verified by dermatologists, so use caution if you plan to make it. If you have sensitive skin, test the shaving cream on a small patch of skin before using it to ensure it doesn’t cause any irritation. Pure coconut oil always comes in solid form....

If you’re working with new, never-been-washed shorts, try just washing them first with warm or hot water—the agitation from the machine should cause the shorts to shrink without you having to apply any extra heat at all. If the care tag says the shorts should be air dried, try putting them in the dryer for 10 minutes and then air dry them the rest of the way. Sweat stains, food stains, grass stains, and other kinds of stains should be treated and washed as soon as possible to avoid permanent damage....

No amount of pain pills will save you from a hangover headache if you get blasted to the point of blacking out. It’s best to just try not to overdo it in the first place. Don’t mix Ibuprofen and alcohol if you’re allergic or have ever had an adverse reaction to the medication under normal conditions. Apples, bananas, and other grab-and-go fruits are a perfect pre-doze treat to maintain healthy blood sugar levels without filling you up too much....