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Mavericks Hire Blazers' Schmitz as GM Under Ujiri
The Dallas Mavericks named Mike Schmitz, formerly of the Portland Trail Blazers, as their general manager under team president Masai Ujiri. Schmitz is known for his work with the Blazers' youth pipeline and international scouting network.
Argentina Rules Out Ushuaia Origin for Dutch Tourist's Hantavirus Case
Officials in Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province say the chance that a Dutch tourist diagnosed with hantavirus contracted it in Ushuaia is "almost zero". Surveys found no trace of the virus in the city's rodent population. The case is probably linked to another region.
'What the Light Knows': Atlas Obscura's Meditation on Place and Shadow
Atlas Obscura's new series 'What the Light Knows' explores how historic buildings and landscapes can be read differently when light falls on them at an angle. Writers move from archaeologists tracing notches in stone to authors photographing village squares at dawn.
Porsche Shuts E-Bike, Battery and Software Subsidiaries in Wider Overhaul
Porsche is winding down a substantial part of its non-core subsidiaries amid slowing sales and delayed electric models. The move will affect about 600 employees in Germany. The company is redirecting resources back to its core model lineup.