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Megan McConnell: The Rising Star Shining Beside Her NBA Brother

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If you’ve been following the NBA Finals lately, chances are you’ve seen more than just the on-court action making headlines. Enter Megan McConnell — sister of Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell — who is turning heads and making waves both courtside and on the hardwood in her own right. This week has been monumental for the McConnell siblings. T.J. McConnell helped lead the Pacers to their first NBA Finals appearance, while Megan signed her first WNBA contract, all in the same breath. A power duo? That’s an understatement. But it's not just their athletic achievements that fans are buzzing about. A viral moment occurred when both siblings showed up to their respective games wearing each other’s jerseys — a gesture that not only displayed family pride but also lit up social media with admiration for their solidarity and mutual respect. OutKick even cheekily dubbed Megan “the reason enough to watch the NBA Finals,” and while her presence is certainly captivating, her acco...

Taiwan Rocked by Back-to-Back Earthquakes — What We Know So Far

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On the evening of June 10, 2025, Taiwan was shaken by a pair of strong earthquakes that have drawn international attention. According to reports from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the first tremor registered at a magnitude of 5.9 , while shortly afterward, a more powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the island's eastern coast. The tremors were felt widely across the island, with residents in cities such as Taipei and Hualien reporting intense shaking that lasted several seconds. While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, early reports suggest localized infrastructure disruption and precautionary evacuations in coastal and mountainous areas. Global seismic monitoring agencies, including the EMSC and USGS, quickly issued statements confirming the epicenter and magnitude, and social media lit up with real-time footage showing swaying buildings and panicked citizens seeking shelter. This seismic activity comes just months after Taiwan ex...