With NBA summer leagues in the rearview mirror, now is an appropriate time to evaluate the good, the bad and the ugly of the Nets’ offseason, assess the winners, losers and incompletes of this summer. The Nets will attempt to take a step forward this season without mortgaging future assets in a rushed leap. After two years of tanking, a generally positive offseason should see the Nets move closer toward if not contention at least competence. But what are the bright spots, and question marks of that offseason? Winners • The biggest winner is undoubtedly Egor Dëmin.

Newsflash: You can minimize hot flashes, even when the temps outside are high. But it’s going to be tricky. “Summer is especially challenging for women in menopause because the heat and humidity level up the challenge we’re already facing,” explains certified menopause coach Sarah Fuhrmann, who helps women build lifestyle habits to better get through “the change.” “Before menopause, women have a range of temperatures they can tolerate … that’s like a sidewalk-width path,” she explained. “Along comes perimenopause, and that range narrows year-round. “Top that with summer’s heat and humidity, and it’s like you’ve gone from the sidewalk to…

Sens. Shaheen and Britt discuss bipartisan Russia sanctions bill Shannon Bream discusses with Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Katie Britt their bipartisan bill aimed at sanctioning Russia. Sen. Shaheen emphasizes the urgent need to pressure Vladimir Putin, while Sen. Britt highlights the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s clear-eyed stance on Iran. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As Washington, D.C., prepares to say its final goodbyes to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, his last legislative crusade is inching closer to the finish line.Graham, who died suddenly at the age of 71 earlier this month, will begin the first part of…

Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit against hackers for allegedly stealing unreleased music, photographs and videos from her collaborators. Us obtained a lawsuit filed by Grande, 33, in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, July 27, against multiple individuals referred to as John Does in her documents. She accused them of causing “irreparable harm” by illegally accessing “various personal digital accounts” of photographers and producers who have worked closely with her over the years. “In 2023 alone, 45 unreleased songs belonging to Ms. Grande were hacked, stolen, and leaked by Defendants,” the documents read. “Since her music debut in 2011, hundreds…

Zac Thornton’s scoreless stretch is over.  But the rookie’s latest solid outing has kept multiple streaks in play.  With his fourth straight start of at least six innings, Thornton earned his second career (and consecutive) win, leading the Mets to a 14-3 victory over the Braves at Citi Field for the team’s first back-to-back wins since July 8-9.  Thornton (2-1, 2.43 ERA) entered his fifth career start having thrown 18 straight scoreless innings — the longest such stretch by a Mets rookie since 2016 (Steven Matz) — but the southpaw allowed a run before his first inning was done. Still,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The battle between the Democratic Party’s far-left flank and establishment wing spilled onto the stage Monday night during battleground Michigan’s fiery Senate debate.The debate took place one week ahead of the pair’s Aug. 4 primary battle, with both candidates using the final face-off to sharpen their competing arguments over who could best represent Michigan — and defeat Republican candidate, former Rep. Mike Rogers, in the November 3 general election.During Monday night’s clash of the Democratic Party’s competing wings, El-Sayed doubled down on his “ogre on a pike” remark and declined to apologize,…

In Argentina, authorities recently arrested three Chilean men wanted in the US in connection with a South American theft group accused of burglarizing the homes of professional athletes. Federal prosecutors linked the group to break-ins involving Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Milwaukee Bucks player Bobby Portis and other athletes. Two of the suspects were also arrested in connection with a burglary at the home of tennis legend Juan Martín del Potro in Argentina. According to prosecutors, the group identified targets through publicly available schedules and location information, then struck while athletes were away or playing games. Separately, the FBI has warned…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! When it comes to summer dressing, nothing beats a flowy dress that looks chic and put together without feeling restrictive. That’s exactly why Amazon shoppers are flocking to the Opemiby Flowy Tiered Babydoll Dress. With its colorful print, relaxed silhouette and boutique-inspired charm, it looks like something you’d spot at Lilly Pulitzer or Anthropologie, except it costs just $35. The easy throw-on-and-go style is quickly becoming a warm-weather favorite thanks to its breezy fit and effortless versatility. Whether you’re heading…

A photographer at the Hungarian Grand Prix has gone viral after being spotted with his own security detail. That is because the man behind the camera is Czech Republic President Petr Pavel. The politician was included as an official race photographer at the event last weekend. He attended Saturday’s qualifying session and the race on Sunday alongside another Czech photographer, Jiri Krenek. Pavel was also seen chatting to FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the paddock. The President is said to have a passion for photography and motorsports, and previously snapped at Le Mans 24 and the Moto GP earlier…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The No. 2 leader in the House of Representatives is hammering Democrats after a slate of far-left primary victories ahead of the November midterms, warning a “civil war” is in store for their party.”There’s like this Bolshevik revolution that has taken over the Democrat Party. It’s scary to see because many of them are espousing communist viewpoints — very, very radical viewpoints — and they’re winning. They’re beating liberals,” Scalise told Fox News Digital in an interview.Republicans are seizing on wins by candidates affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) as…