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MALAGA, Spain (AP) — No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner won matches in singles and doubles to lead defending champion Italy to a 2-1 comeback victory over Argentina on Thursday, earning a return trip to the Davis Cup semifinals. “I’m here trying to do the best I can in the singles,” Sinner said. “If they put me on the court in doubles, I’ll also try my best.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a weekFROM conversations about sex and porn addiction to fat shaming, Blake Lively’s claims during filming It Ends With Us have lifted the lid on the dark side of Hollywood. The actress is suing her co-star and the movie’s director — Justin Baldoni — for sexual harassment. 5 Blake Lively's list of 30 demands before she returned to the set of It Ends With Us has been revealed Credit: Getty 5 Blake is suing her co-star and the movie's director, Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment Credit: Splash She claims she was the victim of an orchestrated campaign to destroy her reputation after complaining about “toxic” behaviour on set. The film is based on Colleen Hoover’s novel about Lily and her abusive boyfriend Ryle, played by Blake and Justin. It got publicity for all the wrong reasons on its release in August. Blake, 37, was branded a diva and mocked for promoting her haircare line during interviews while avoiding talking about domestic violence. She was called “tone deaf” and then trolled after resurfaced social media posts showed her being “rude” to reporters. But the release this week of a shocking list of 30 demands she made to Justin and others before she would agree to return to filming has shed light on what was allegedly going on behind the scenes. The talent agency that represents both actors has cut ties with Justin, 40, since the legal complaint was filed against him on Saturday. It shows WME bosses are choosing to stand with Blake. Legal documents reveal there was a meeting attended by Blake, her actor husband Ryan Reynolds, 48, Justin, bosses of Wayfarer Studios and lawyers, to address her complaints on set. Among her demands were that Justin’s previous “pornography addiction” and her lack of porn “consumption” should no longer be up for discussion. Most read in Celebrity CRASH HORROR Man killed and toddler fighting for life after car smashes into pedestrians OFF THE SHELVES Warning to Scots as Tesco, Aldi & Morrisons recall Xmas dinner favourites AMA NEW MAN Rangers flop finds new club after five months in wilderness and buying COWS LOW BLOW Rangers 'open to transfer offers' for star once targeted by Manchester City Nor should talk about their sex lives, “genitalia” or “personal times that physical consent was not given in sexual acts, as either the abuser or the abused”. Justin Baldoni stumbles as he’s asked about Blake Lively fueling feud rumors Blake stated that she would not take part in sex scenes outside those agreed when she signed up for the film. She said touching or sexual comments from Justin and lead producer Jamey Heath “would not be tolerated” and that there should be “no more improvised kissing”, “biting or sucking of lip” without consent. She banned Justin’s friends from being on set during sex scenes and said there needed to be a full-time intimacy co-ordinator. The jaw-dropping list also banned anyone from asking Blake or her personal trainer about her weight, discussing her religious beliefs, or “imposing” theirs on her. But perhaps the most bizarre was that Justin needed to stop claiming he could “speak” to Blake’s father, Ernie, who died in 2021. The list was accepted by Justin and the studio, but Blake claims the director’s team then engaged in “social manipulation” to harm her reputation. Author Colleen, Blake’s sister Robyn and a host of stars have since jumped to her defence on social media. Colleen, 45, wrote: “You have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met. 5 One of Blake's demands was 'no more improvised kissing' Credit: Getty 5 Blake is being supported by husband Ryan Reynolds Credit: The Mega Agency "Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt.” Blake’s Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants film co- stars — America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel — issued a joint statement, saying: “We saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and her colleague on set. "And we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice.” Blake’s lawsuit has exposed the underbelly of Hollywood’s PR machine, which can make or break a celebrity. The Age Of Adaline star is also taking action against PR crisis expert Melissa Nathan, who has previously worked with actor Johnny Depp and rapper Drake, claiming she tried to tarnish her. The lawsuit includes thousands of private messages, including one between a publicist working for Justin and Wayfarer studios on August 2 that allegedly said: “He (Baldoni) wants to feel like she can be buried.” Nathan is said to have replied: “You know we can bury anyone.” In the proceeding weeks, Nathan is said to have reinforced negative stories about Blake in the media. Justin’s lawyer Bryan Freedman called the lawsuit “false, outrageous and intentionally salacious”, saying it was an attempt by Blake to “fix her negative reputation”. Freedman claims she threatened not to show up to set or promote It Ends With Us, which “ultimately led to its demise during release”. Read more on the Scottish Sun DECEMBRRR Scots blasted with snowfall days before Christmas as storms cause transport chaos FLOOR PHILLER Rangers boss Philippe Clement spotted dancing in popular Glasgow bar The row is all the more intriguing since details of Justin’s wedding vows to wife Emily in 2013 were revealed. He apologised to his bride for “anything I’ve ever said or done that has hurt you” and for “my faults, shortcomings . . . and my ego” 5 Justin and his wife Emily, who he married in 2013 Credit: Splash
Some cases of schizophrenia may be caused by malformations in the skull, new research suggests. The study, published Dec. 5 in the journal Nature Communications , focuses on 22q11.2 deletion syndrome , a chromosomal disorder in which one copy of chromosome 22 is missing a small chunk. (Humans typically carry 23 pairs of chromosomes , including one copy of chromosome 22 from each parent.) The syndrome — which affects roughly 1 in 2,150 live births — can affect many different parts of the body, potentially causing heart abnormalities, immune problems, cleft palate and developmental delays. People with the syndrome also have a 25% to 30% chance of developing schizophrenia in adolescence or early adulthood, studies suggest . Among other symptoms, schizophrenia can cause psychosis, or breaks with reality such as hallucinations, and it can also disrupt people's ability to maintain social relationships and express emotions. The study suggests this risk of schizophrenia may stem from malformations in the skull that restrict the growth of part of the brain. And these malformations can be traced back to a gene called Tbx1. Related: AI pinpoints where psychosis originates in the brain "What is interesting about Tbx1 is that it is not very well expressed in the brain, especially adolescent or adult brain," study co-author Dr. Stanislav Zakharenko , director of the Division of Neural Circuits and Behavior in St. Jude's Department of Developmental Neurobiology, said in a statement . That means that the brain does not "switch on" Tbx1 much. "Rather, it's expressed in the surrounding tissues, namely bone, cartilage and vasculature tissues," Zakharenko said. "It is very unlikely that Tbx1 directly affects the brain at all." Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox. To pinpoint Tbx1, Zakharenko and colleagues studied lab mice with the 22q11.2 deletion and mice without it. In the former mice, they saw differences in the cerebellum — part of the brain involved in coordinating movements, maintaining posture and learning new skills, among other cognitive functions. Two of the cerebellum's lobes were about 70% smaller in the mice with the deletion. This size loss made it more difficult for mice to complete tasks that required them to learn movements, experiments suggested. This difficulty stemmed from issues with modulating the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR), a reflex that helps stabilize the visual field during head movements. For humans, a lack of visual stabilization can make people's faces difficult to recognize , and issues with both the VOR and facial recognition are common in schizophrenia. Despite these observations in mice, the researchers didn't see anything particularly unusual about the cellular makeup of the too-small lobes or how their cells formed. What they did see was that the skull bone that houses that part of the brain was malformed. There should have been a cozy "pocket" for that part of the cerebellum to grow into, but the pocket was much shallower than usual and thus crowded the tissue. It turned out that the gene Tbx1 was the issue because, without the gene, bone cells don't mature as they normally would, the team found. — 'Fossil viruses' embedded in the human genome linked to psychiatric disorders — Strange, two-faced brain cells confirmed to exist, and they may play a role in schizophrenia — Denisovan DNA may increase risk of depression, schizophrenia, study suggests To see if people with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome have similar brain abnormalities, the team looked at magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans from 80 people with the condition and from 68 without. Like the mice, people with the syndrome showed a distinct size decrease in those same lobes of the cerebellum. However, this size loss was "less profound" in humans than in the mice, the researchers wrote in their paper. They don't yet know exactly why that might be. This line of research is still in its early days — but the current data points to a potential "previously unrecognized" link between 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and schizophrenia. Looking forward, the researchers plan to further investigate how this mechanism might set the stage for psychosis down the line, through its indirect impact on other parts of the brain that plug into the cerebellum.ANAHEIM — For over two years, Ebonie Vazquez searched to find a mentor of color for her son, Giovanni, now 11 and passionate about playing the violin. She has now found that space at a local church. New Hope Presbyterian Church, a multiethnic congregation led by a Black female pastor in Anaheim, started a string orchestra in April, welcoming students, including those who may have trouble getting into and paying for music programs. It’s located in Orange County, which is largely affluent. A Vision for Inclusive Musical Education The Rev. Chineta Goodjoin said her church had a smaller strings program for several years. When Goodjoin’s daughter Nyla started playing violin with the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, founded in June 2009 by renowned conductor Charles Dickerson, the pastor grew determined to replicate the concept in Orange County with Dickerson taking the lead. The church’s orchestra now has about 18 members ranging in age from 9 to 20, playing violin, viola, bass and cello. The orchestra accepts all students without auditions, and it’s free. Like the Los Angeles group, the orchestra is also powered by mentors who look like the young musicians they help guide. Ebonie Vazquez says it is empowering for students “to see themselves reflected in their mentors and teachers.” “It’s important they don’t feel like outsiders, but are supported and feel like they belong,” she said. “It has definitely helped my son connect more to the music and the craft.” Related Story: Nurturing Young Talent and Passion During rehearsal, when Giovanni started talking about music, the boy’s eyes turned dreamy and his arms became animated. Even as his words gushed out in child-like excitement, they reflected the aura of an old soul. “I just want to be able to express myself in my music and show that I not only have talent, but I also take my time, and I practice,” he said. “You can change one little thing, one note, and the music will be totally different. You make your own thing.” Giovanni said that in the church orchestra, he could play classical music or he could chill with Imagine Dragons. He also plays violin in his school orchestra and with Dickerson’s Los Angeles group. He values being part of the church orchestra because “it’s a piece of our community.” “They encourage young musicians of color and everyone gets a chance to play and maybe use it as a stepping stone to get better or even turn this into a career,” he said. Giovanni thinks it could be cool to play in Carnegie Hall. He pauses, then adds: “But honestly, I just want to play around people who listen to and value music. My favorite part is really to see people enjoy music.” Related Story: The Importance of Representation in Music Education Melissa Bausley, a cellist who works in finance and volunteers as a mentor, said she often found herself alone as a Black woman in this realm. “I never had a teacher that was African American growing up and I didn’t think it mattered or made a difference,” she said. “But now, as an adult, I’d say there is absolutely value in being able to learn from someone who looks like you.” Dickerson said he started the Los Angeles orchestra when he was approached by a group of students who yearned to play in their city and neighborhood. “They would have to drive long distances to be in these orchestras where they didn’t know the other kids and felt like the odd ones,” he said. “The young kids from our communities were always put in the back row and the back row was right next to the door.” “It’s easy to walk out that door,” he added, “when you don’t really feel accepted and when you know you’re probably not as skilled as the others who have a smattering of connections and have been playing since they were three.” Goodjoin said she and her husband, Reggie Goodjoin, a jazz musician and the church’s music director, envision an orchestra where “African American kids play classical music and play it well.” Related Story: “Not modified or watered down abridgements, but the real deal,” she said. “I like to say they play everything from Bach to Beyonce. We want them exposed to all genres.” The children will play sacred and secular music as well as the work of Black composers, and the orchestra is open to children of all faith backgrounds, Goodjoin said. “They learn the music of Count Basie and Duke Ellington and so many others who have forged the path — an experience they might not get in a mainstream school setting,” she said. She believes the church is a great place to start talking about equity in music. “We value social justice and equity and we believe we are called to help the marginalized, to set the captives free,” Goodjoin said. “And music is freedom.” The pastor is already getting positive feedback from parents. One boy who plays the upright bass was about to quit playing because no one in his school orchestra looked like him. “His mom said that when he came here, the pressure to play and compete was taken off and that it’s a delight to now watch her son light up feeling a sense of worthiness,” she said. Carol Nealy, whose 9-year-old son Johnathan plays the violin, said the church has the ability to nourish the community — be it with food, spirituality or music. “Because of this program, my kids are exposed to the violin. It’s no longer something untouchable or foreign,” she said. “It’ll have an impact for generations because their children will see their parents pick up and play the violin.” Elizabeth Moulthrop, executive director of El Sistema, an international network of music education programs that was founded in Venezuela, said she has seen similar programs run out of churches. “Music and art have always been such an important part of the church,” she said. “It’s a natural place for expression of faith.” For those who aspire to advance in the field, such programs also offer access to life-changing summer music camps, college scholarships and connections to jobs, Moulthrop said. Dickerson says the orchestras are an attempt “to add to the value of what we need in our community.” “The goal is to uplift young people and give them the opportunity for a better life,” he said. “A lot of young people feel like it’s not cool to carry a violin down the street,” he added. “But, when you play the violin well with other kids who are like you, social acceptance begins to emerge. You feel pride as opposed to shame because you’re not out there shooting hoops.” The Black Church has always served as a place where the community could come together, Dickerson said. “It’s the one place in history where we’ve been able to assemble without interference from other cultures, so to speak,” he said. “The church started banks when Blacks could not put money in banks. They started newspapers when no one was prepared to cover our communities. We even started baseball leagues when we were barred from playing. “If we can come together in the church and create a symphonic orchestra, all I can say is all praise to God.”Revolutionary Single-Layer Film Eliminates Helmet Changes, Enhancing Driver Safety and Performance LAS VEGAS , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Racing Optics®, the global leader in high-performance tearoff visor film technology, proudly unveils its latest innovation: the Twilight Tearoff . This groundbreaking single-layer tearoff is engineered to elevate driver visibility during late-afternoon and early-evening races, providing superior glare reduction and contrast enhancement. The Twilight Tearoff redefines race-day performance by allowing drivers to maintain focus and adapt seamlessly to changing light conditions, eliminating the need for disruptive helmet changes. 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Carlos Michael Morales: 'What really hurts at Cuban prisons is the hunger'NEW YORK and LONDON , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC) (the "Company") has commenced an underwritten public offering of its Series A Preferred Stock Due 2029. Certain financial and other terms of the Series A Preferred Stock are to be determined by negotiations between the Company and the underwriters. Shares of the Series A Preferred Stock are rated 'BBB' by Egan-Jones Ratings Company, an independent rating agency. In addition, the Company plans to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to the same terms and conditions. Shares of the Series A Preferred Stock are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and to trade thereon within 30 days of the original issue date under the ticker symbol "PDPA." Lucid Capital Markets, LLC ("Lucid"), B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers and InspereX LLC and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC are acting as lead managers for the offering. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the offering to acquire investments in accordance with the investment objectives and strategies described in the prospectus supplement and for general working capital purposes. Investors should consider the Company's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The preliminary prospectus, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), contains this and other information about the Company and should be read carefully before investing. The information in the preliminary prospectus and this press release is not complete and may be changed. The preliminary prospectus and this press release are not offers to sell these securities and are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where such offer or sale is not permitted. A registration statement relating to these securities is on file with, but has not yet been declared effective by, the SEC. Copies of the preliminary prospectus (and the final prospectus, when available) may be obtained by writing to Lucid Capital Markets, LLC, 570 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022, by calling Lucid toll-free at 646-362-0256 or by sending an e-mail to Lucid at prospectus@lucid.com . Copies also may be obtained on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov . Egan-Jones Ratings Company is a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). A security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities, and any such rating may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the applicable rating agency. About Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC) is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return, with a secondary objective of generating high current income. The Company seeks to achieve these objectives by investing primarily in equity and junior debt tranches of CLOs collateralized by portfolios of sub-investment grade, senior secured floating-rate debt issued by a large number of distinct US companies across several industry sectors. The Company is externally managed by Pearl Diver Capital LLP. For more information, visit www.pearldivercreditcompany.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described in the prospectus and the Company's other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. NOT FDIC INSURED • NO BANK GUARANTEE • MAY LOSE VALUE Investor Contact: Info@Pearldivercap.com UK: +44 (0)20 3967 8032 US: +1 617 872 0945 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pearl-diver-credit-company-inc-announces-offering-of-series-a-preferred-stock-302329464.html SOURCE Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc.
Judge to hear arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The Justice Department and Google are set to make closing arguments in a trial alleging Google’s online advertising technology constitutes an illegal monopoly. The arguments in federal court Monday in northern Virginia come as Google is already facing a possible breakup of the company over its ubiquitous search engine. The Justice Department says it will seek the breakup of Google to remedy its search engine monopoly. The case focuses not on the search engine but on technology that matches online advertisers to consumers on the internet. A judge is expected to rule by the end of the year. ‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’: How the TSA plans to handle record air travel DALLAS (AP) — The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday — most of them by car. Thanksgiving Day falling so late this year has altered traditional travel patterns. At airports, the Transportation Security Administration says it could screen a record number of U.S. air travelers on Sunday. Meanwhile, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration says a shortage of air traffic controllers could cause flight delays. Transportation analytics company INRIX says roads could be congested on Monday with both commuters and returning holiday travelers. Macy’s says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, delaying Q3 earnings Macy’s says it’s delaying the release of its fiscal third-quarter earnings results after it discovered an up to $154 million accounting-related issue. The company did provide some preliminary results for its third quarter, including that net sales fell 2.4% to $4.74 billion. It anticipates reporting its full third-quarter financial results by Dec. 11. 'Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. Experts warn shoppers not to overdo it NEW YORK (AP) — More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those who use credit cards for the service face higher interest expenses. The data firm Adobe Analytics predicts shoppers will spend 11.4% more this holiday season using buy now, pay later than they did a year ago. Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by announcing plans Monday to hand more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death. Buffett has said previously that his three kids will distribute his remaining $147.4 billion fortune in the 10 years after his death, but now he has also designated successors for them because it’s possible that Buffett’s children could die before giving it all away. Buffett said he has no regrets about his decision to start giving away his fortune in 2006. Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel week CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services authorized the work stoppage in North Carolina that started Monday morning. Union spokesperson Sean Keady says the strike is expected to last 24 hours. The companies contract with American Airlines to provide services such as cleaning airplane interiors, removing trash and escorting passengers in wheelchairs. Airport officials say this holiday travel season is expected to be the busiest on record. The companies have acknowledged the seriousness of a strike during the holiday travel season. At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting The reaction of those who defended “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Trump sounds almost quaint in the days of opinionated journalism. Doesn't it makes sense, they said, for hosts of a political news show to meet with such an important figure? But given how “Morning Joe” has attacked Trump, its viewers felt insulted. Many reacted quickly by staying away. It all reflects the broader trend of opinion crowding out traditional journalist in today's marketplace, and the expectations that creates among consumers. By mid-week, the show's audience was less than two-thirds what it has typically been this year. Stock market today: Wall Street rises near records as Treasury yields ease NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising near records and adding to last week’s gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Monday and was just below its all-time high set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 286 points to its own record set on Friday, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.1% higher. Treasury yields also eased in the bond market after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager, to be his Treasury Secretary. Bessent has advocated for reducing the U.S. government’s deficit, which could soothe some worries that had been building on Wall Street. Judge in Alex Jones' bankruptcy case to hear arguments on The Onion's bid for Infowars A federal judge in Texas is set to hold a hearing on whether the satirical news outlet The Onion made a valid bid for the Infowars platforms of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who alleges a bankruptcy auction was marred by fraud and collusion. The hearing is set for Monday afternoon. It's not clear how soon the bankruptcy judge will rule. He could allow The Onion to move forward with its purchase, order a new auction or even name the only other bidder as the winner. Jones filed for bankruptcy after being ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion in defamation lawsuits by families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut. As Amazon expands use of warehouse robots, what will it mean for workers? Amazon has introduced a handful of robots in its warehouses that the e-commerce giant says will improve efficiency and reduce employee injuries. Two robotic arms named Robin and Cardinal can lift packages that weigh up to 50 pounds. Sparrow transfers items from bins to other containers. The company says it's already seeing benefits, such as reducing the time it takes to fulfill orders and helping employees avoid repetitive tasks. However, automation also carries drawbacks for workers who might need to be retrained for new positions. The Associated Press recently spoke with Julie Mitchell, the director of Amazon’s robotic sortation technologies, about where the company hopes to go from here.Antonio Pierce is standing by the team's game plan after Friday's costly blunder against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Raiders were trailing 19-17 but were approaching field-goal range in the final minute. However, a miscommunication between quarterback Aidan O'Connell and center Jackson Powers-Johnson resulted in an early snap that caused a fumble that the Chiefs recovered to secure the victory. On Saturday, Pierce was asked if he and his staff would have liked to do anything differently in that moment. According to ESPN's Paul Gutierrez , Pierce succinctly answered, "No." This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. For more from Bleacher Report on this topic and from around the sports world, check out our B/R app , homepage and social feeds—including Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok .
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