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The Philadelphia 76ers lost game 2 to the New York Knicks 104-101 on Monday, leaving them with a 0-2 deficit in the series and facing an uphill battle to avoid a sweep.

Despite holding a 101-96 lead with under 30 seconds remaining, Philadelphia surrendered a three-pointer to Donte DiVincenzo after a controversial non-call on a turnover by Tyrese Maxey.

76ers head coach Nick Nurse and Joel Embiid expressed outrage at the officiating, claiming that a timeout should have been called before Maxey’s turnover. Embiid called the incident “f—ing unacceptable.”

Despite the setback, Embiid remains confident in the 76ers’ ability to rally and win the series. He stated, “We’re gonna win this series. We know what we’ve got to fix. We did a better job today, so we’re gonna fix it. We’re the better team and we’re gonna keep fighting.”

The Knicks, on the other hand, are not fully satisfied with their performance and recognize the need to improve their defense as the series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Thursday.

In the lead-up to the 2024 elections, EMILY’s List, a pro-abortion rights organization, has issued a warning to 14 potential Republican VP candidates for their hardline stance on abortion. The group has previously used this strategy to target vulnerable House Republicans, especially in swing districts, by drawing attention to their abortion records. EMILY’s List President Jessica Mackler reinforced this message, stating, “A Trump presidency will mean a national abortion ban is on the menu, and whichever extremist he picks as his running mate will not change that.” Abortion has emerged as a key issue for the 2024 election, with Trump often taking credit for the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022.

Salesforce’s Chief Financial Officer Amy E. Weaver recently sold 4,096 shares of the company’s stock for over $1.1 million to fulfill tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock units (RSUs). Despite the sale, Weaver still owns a significant number of Salesforce shares. Investors often monitor insider sales to gain insights into executives’ views on the company’s stock value and financial health. Salesforce’s stock price has fluctuated recently, making such transactions noteworthy for investors. However, it’s important to note that the sale was part of Weaver’s compensation package, a common practice among corporate executives.

Amidst the rampant violence and gang dominance in Haiti, three million children face severe malnutrition due to disrupted humanitarian aid supplies. UNICEF reports that 58,000 children in the capital are suffering from severe wasting, a life-threatening form of malnutrition, as the gangs have barricaded off the main port and gained control of the international airport. The security forces are overwhelmed, and UNICEF estimates that half of the armed groups include children forced into their ranks. With dwindling medical supplies, healthcare has deteriorated, leaving cancer and AIDS patients without essential medications and asthma sufferers without inhalers. Humanitarian organizations are establishing logistics in Cap-Haitien, where a secondary airport and port remain operational, but a safe route for aid delivery is yet to be established.

Gusty showers, with wind gusts of up to 50 mph, are expected in Beaver, Allegheny, Washington, and Greene counties until 10:15 p.m. tonight, according to a report issued by the National Weather Service at 9:09 p.m. Residents are advised to take precautions and seek shelter in a building if outdoors. The affected areas include Pittsburgh, Mount Lebanon, Wheeling, Moon Township, and other locations in these counties. The weather service has also issued safety tips for driving in heavy rain, including maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles, slowing down, and avoiding flooded areas.

A truck driver named Tommy Hinton from Mississippi won a substantial $225,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased during a pit stop in Madisonville, Kentucky. Hinton initially purchased three tickets and was astounded to discover the winning amount on one of them. After taxes, he received a net amount of $162,000.

Oil prices stabilized in Asian trade on Wednesday, following the easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Industry data indicated an unexpected draw in US inventories, providing some support to crude prices. However, the focus shifted to upcoming economic data, including GDP and inflation figures, which will provide cues on US interest rates and fuel demand. Weakness in the US dollar also supported oil prices by making it cheaper for international buyers.

Senior pitcher Colin Cusack scattered five hits over seven innings, striking out four, to lead the Westfield Bombers to a 5-2 victory over rival Pittsfield, snapping their first losing streak of the season.

Today, Wednesday, April 24, India will witness a flurry of significant events across the political, legal, scientific, and financial spectrums. Top officials from the government, industry leaders, and renowned personalities will come together to shape the nation’s trajectory through their actions and decisions.

A car crashed into a Dunkin’ in Rhode Island on Tuesday morning, but it was the humorous reaction of a 15-year-old at the scene that captured the internet’s attention. The car’s driver, who was learning to drive, accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake, sending the vehicle through the front window and into the counter. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Brian Haibom, 15, whose mother was working in the shop at the time, said, ‘America doesn’t just run on Dunkin’, cars do too.’ The incident highlights the importance of proper driver training and the power of lighthearted humor in the face of unexpected situations.