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Daniel Kahneman, the renowned psychologist who revolutionized behavioral economics, has passed away at the age of 90. He peacefully departed on Wednesday, as reported by Princeton University, where he had been a faculty member since 1993. The specific cause of his death was not disclosed.

Dolly Parton gave a shoutout to Beyoncé's new album on Instagram after Queen Bey revealed the tracklist for her upcoming record, including what seems to be a cover of "Jolene." Beyoncé, at 42 years old, dropped a poster-style tracklist with 27 song titles for her Cowboy Carter album, hinting at her version of Parton's 1973 hit. Parton, 78, urged her fans to listen to her original "Jolene" while anticipating Beyoncé's release.

The Lightning struck at just the right moment, catching the Bruins off guard after Boston's tough battle against the Panthers. Despite the Bruins' weariness, Tampa Bay's 3-1 victory at Amalie Arena was a testament to their determination and growing momentum. This win not only solidified their hold on the Eastern Conference's first wild-card spot but also brought them within striking distance of the Maple Leafs for third place in the Atlantic Division.

The Phoenix Suns (43-30) showed their strength once again by defeating the defending NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets (51-22), for the second time this month at Ball Arena. The game ended with a score of 104-97 in front of a sellout crowd of 19,827 on Wednesday night.

The Guardians kick off the season Thursday night in Oakland, but it feels more like an extended spring training to me.

The Orioles are gearing up for their 2024 season opener at Camden Yards, with the results of their rebuild on full display. Former top prospects like Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson are now MVP candidates, while seasoned players are hitting their prime. The addition of pitcher Corbin Burnes, one of the best in baseball, adds to the excitement.

Appearing on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," TV icon Carol Burnett shared a hilarious memory from her time on "The Ed Sullivan Show," where she once preceded Elvis Presley. Burnett recounted how, despite her own talents, the audience was restless, eagerly awaiting the appearance of the King himself. "Nobody wanted to see me," she laughed, as the crowd chanted, "'Elvis! Where the hell is Elvis? We want to see Elvis!'" It was a tough act to follow, but Burnett took it in stride, eventually meeting Presley and finding him to be "very sweet."

Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish vice-presidential nominee of a major party, whose conscience and independent streak later led him on a journey away from his home in the Democratic Party, has died at 82, according to a statement from his family. The former Connecticut senator passed away Wednesday due to complications from a fall in New York. His wife Hadassah and members of his family were by his side.

Video game sensation Tyler Blevins, popularly known as Ninja, made a startling announcement this week. The 32-year-old revealed on social media that he recently underwent a dermatologist checkup, where a mole on his foot was removed. The diagnosis? Melanoma, a type of skin cancer. However, he shared some positive news, stating that the doctors believe they caught it early.

Pop sensation Beyoncé is switching gears with her latest album, *Cowboy Carter*, diving headfirst into the world of country music. Set for release this Thursday, the album promises a fresh take on the genre with a lineup that includes a cover of Dolly Parton's timeless classic "Jolene" and a special appearance by country icon Willie Nelson.

The Detroit Lions are quickly becoming a hot spot for free agents, a big shift from the past. According to ESPN analyst Mike Tannenbaum, much of this newfound appeal is thanks to head coach Dan Campbell.

The women's flyweight division has seen a shake-up recently, with Alexa Grasso's unexpected victory over long-reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko causing a stir. With Grasso and Shevchenko tied up filming "The Ultimate Fighter," Blanchfield and Fiorot saw an opportunity to stake their claim as the next contenders. Both fighters are eager to keep the momentum going and prove they deserve a shot at the title.

Exciting news for Titans fans! Derrick Henry's era in Nashville has come to an end as he joins the Baltimore Ravens, marking a significant change in the Titans' backfield for the first time since 2016.

The Rays have finalized their roster for the 2024 season, making some notable changes, including trading for backup catcher Ben Rortvedt and welcoming new prospect Austin Shenton. The team is optimistic about its prospects, despite facing doubts from some experts and projections.

The official launch of Disney’s streaming bundle, which combines Hulu and Disney+ into one service, happened on Wednesday morning, marking the end of a successful three-month beta period. The new "duo" plan, Hulu on Disney+, comes at a price $2 higher than each individual subscription alone. This new offering aims to streamline the consumer experience by pooling the content of two large streaming players within a single outlet.

Richard Serra, a renowned sculptor who originally aimed to be a painter, instead became one of the era's greatest sculptors, passed away at the age of 85 at his home in Orient, N.Y., on the North Fork of Long Island. His monumental blocks, tilted walls of rusting steel, and other immense and inscrutable forms created environments that demanded to be walked through or around to be fully experienced.

Sean “Diddy” Combs had a run-in with federal agents at an airport on Monday, following a raid on hishomes  in Los Angeles and Miami. In a twist fit for a Hollywood thriller, his plane was intercepted, and he found himself surrounded by law enforcement at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport. The scene, captured by TMZ, shows the rap icon, clad in a white T-shirt and blue pants, conversing with officials.

The night before Stew Morrill's name was immortalized on USU's basketball court, Eric Laub, co-founder of Utah's State NIL collective, found himself at a reception. It was a moment of contemplation, seeing both the legendary former coach and the current head coach, Danny Sprinkle, in the same room. The thought crossed his mind: What if Sprinkle stayed as long as Morrill did? It was a fleeting hope, but one that resonated deeply.

Heading into the 2024 NFL draft, the Denver Broncos are really honing in on quarterbacks, keeping a keen eye on potential prospects.

Daniel Cormier is all in on a potential matchup between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier, seeing it as a win-win for the UFC. The lightweight champ, Makhachev, threw Poirier's name in the ring for his next title defense, considering the stacked competition at UFC 300 on April 13. Makhachev, with a record of 25-1 MMA and 14-1 UFC, is eyeing June for his return and views Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC) as a worthy but perhaps undeserving opponent. Despite this, Cormier believes a fight with Poirier could elevate Makhachev's status.