- Associated Press
The Timberwolves coaching staff, empowered by Finch and energized by chemistry, is a true asset
The Minnesota Timberwolves convene for a brief cacophony of hollers, shoulder shoves and hand slaps like they're still in high school before walking to the court together. “Getting revved up!” said 64-year-old assistant coach Elston Turner, wryly smiling through his reflection on the ritual after a recent practice. With the staff lined up on both sides, head coach Chris Finch walks calmly through the tunnel for fist bumps as the rest of the assistants let loose.
- Reuters
Brazil's Lula recognizes two more Indigenous lands, but postpones four others
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized two more Indigenous territories on Thursday, but said he decided not to sign off on four others because they still need to be cleared by people currently occupying them. The recognition grants the territories legal protection as reservations to be defended against invasions by illegal loggers, gold miners and cattle ranchers. Lula, who pledged to legalize as many reservations as possible, signed in Brasilia the recognition of the Aldeia Velha and Cacique Fontoura lands, which are located in the states of Bahia and Mato Grosso, respectively.
- The Independent
Trump trial live updates: Jury of 12 now seated to hear historic hush money case
In flurry of late activity on Thursday, full jury of 12 selected in Trump’s historic criminal trial
