BYU expels star WR Parker Kingston following arrest on rape charges

Editor's note:This story has been updated to include aBYUstatement to the USA TODAY Network.

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Brigham Young Universityhas expelled Parker Kingston, the university has confirmed to the USA TODAY Network.

The university said in a statement that Kingston, whois facing a first-degree felony rape charge, is no longer part of the football program.

"As of Friday, Parker Kingston is no longer a student at Brigham Young University and is no longer a member of the BYU football team," BYU said in a statement to the USA TODAY Network. "University administration and athletic administration, including BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake, were only made aware of the investigation and allegations after Kingston's arrest this past Wednesday, Feb. 11."

Kingston, 21, was charged on Wednesday, Feb. 11. According toThe Salt Lake Tribune, he made his first appearance, remotely, in Washington County Fifth District Court on Friday, Feb. 13, from the Purgatory Correctional Facility in Hurricane, Utah.

He was held in Washington County jail without bail following his arrest. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, Judge John Walton agreed to terms with Washington County chief deputy attorney Ryan Shaum and Kingston's defense attorney Cara Tangaro for Kingston to be released on $100,000 bond with $10,000 cash immediately paid to the court.

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The charge against Kingston stems from an incident Feb. 23, 2025, in St. George, Utah ― over 250 miles south ofBYU's campus in Provo, Utah. The alleged victim was 20 at the time of the incident, and made her sexual assault report to officers at St. George Regional Hospital.

Kingston, a redshirt junior last season, earned second-team All-Big 12 honors after catching 67 passes for 928 yards with five touchdowns, along with 25 carries for 125 yards with three touchdowns.

According to The Salt Lake Tribune, four other stipulations were set in Kingston's release:

Among the requirements Walton set for Kingston's release were:

  • GPS ankle monitor for at least the next 60 days

  • No contact with alleged victim, her family or case witnesses

  • Kingston must delete all social media applications from his phone

  • Kingston is not allowed in Washington County except for future in-person court appearances

Kingston is due for a virtual hearing on Feb. 25, and the preliminary in-person hearing is scheduled for April 13, in the Fifth District Court in St. George.

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Fudd and Strong lead No. 1 UConn to 71-56 victory over Marquette for 43rd straight win

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Azzi Fudd scored 25 points, Sarah Strong had 19 of her 22 in the second half andNo. 1UConn remained unbeaten with a 71-56 victory over Marquette on Saturday.

UConn (27-0, 16-0 Big East) has won 43 straight games and hasn't lost since an80-76 decisionat Tennessee over a year ago. The Huskies also have won 63 straight Big East games, counting regular-season and tournament matchups.

Marquette (16-10, 10-7) did manage to end one UConn streak.

UConn had won 21 straight games by at least 25 points before Saturday, which represented the longest such streak for any Division I program over at least the last 25 seasons. The last team to lose to UConn by fewer than 25 points was No. 7 Michigan, which fell72-69to the Huskies on Nov. 21 at Uncasville, Connecticut.

The Huskies built a 36-24 halftime lead thanks to Fudd, who scored 17 points and shot 5 of 8 on 3-point attempts in the first two periods.

Strong, who entered Saturday shooting 60% from the floor, went 1 of 9 and scored just three points in the first half. But she shot 6 of 7 during a 15-point third quarter. UConn coach Geno Auriemma said after the game that Strong was feeling "a little bit under the weather."

UConn guard KK Arnold had 10 points and a career-high nine assists in her return home. Arnold was a three-time Associated Press Wisconsin state player of the year while starring at nearby Germantown High School.

Lee Volker scored 15 points, Skylar Forbes 14 and Jaidynn Mason 11 for Marquette, which has lost three straight games for the first time since December 2022.

After Marquette took an early 5-0 lead on a pair of Mason baskets, UConn scored eight straight points and never trailed again. A three-point play from Forbes tied the game at 20-all with 5:12 left in the second quarter, but UConn scored 11 consecutive points to pull ahead for good.

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UConn is at Villanova on Wednesday.

Marquette has a long layoff before visiting Villanova on Feb. 22.

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NBA slam dunk, 3-point contest: Live updates from All-Star Saturday, as Devin Booker, Damian Lillard, Kon Knueppel take the court

NBA All-Star 2026 kicks off on Saturday with Media Day at 1:30 p.m. ET, followed by a trio of events, including the 3-point contest, shooting stars event and the slam dunk contest, starting at 5 p.m. ET.

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First up is the 3-point contest, which marks the first time Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard takes the court in an official capacity this season ashe continues to rehab an Achilles injury. He's seeking his third 3-point contest title after back-to-back wins in 2023 and 2024.

In addition to Lillard, the other participants are: Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets), Bobby Portis Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks) and Norman Powell (Miami Heat).

Mitchell currently leads the league with 185 3-pointers made this year, while rookie Knueppel ranks second with 183.

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Then comes the shooting stars contest, where four teams consisting of two current NBA players and one NBA legend compete in two rounds, scoring points while rotating through different shooting locations around the court.

Last is the slam dunk contest, where the four participants will compete in a two-round showdown with judges scoring each jump. In the first round, all four participants will attempt two dunks, with two advancing to the final round. In the second round, each finalist will attempt two dunks, and the highest-scoring of the two will win it all.

The four participants for this year's slam dunk contest are: Carter Bryant (San Antonio Spurs), Jaxson Hayes (Los Angeles Lakers), Jase Richardson (Orlando Magic) and Keshad Johnson (Miami Heat). Notably, this year's rotation won't include Mac McClung, who won his third consecutive Slam Dunk Contest victory last year and is currently on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls.

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  • After falling backward off a chair during her Little Miss Drama Tour, Cardi B joked onstage, "It was the government"

  • The rapper later reposted a clip of the unexpected moment, quipping, "This video is clearly AI"

  • Days prior, Cardi B was involved in a heated online exchange with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over comments she made about ICE during her first night on tour

Cardi Bis blaming "the government" for her recent onstage mishap.

On Friday, Feb. 13, the 33-year-old rapper fell backward off her chair while performing "Thotiana" at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as part of herLittle Miss Drama Tour, as seen invideosshared to social media.

After making a quick recovery and dancing through the mishap, Cardi — real name Belcalis Almánzar — swiftly got up and pointed to the chair, quipping, "That was the government!"

The moment quickly went viral on social media, and shereposted the video on Xsoon after alongside the caption, "Can someone put a community note on this? This video is clearly AI."

Two days prior to her fall, the "Up" rapper kicked off her tour in Palm Desert, Calif., and addressed her fans in anothercontroversial momentthat went viral onsocial media.

"If ICE come in here, we're gonna jump they asses," Cardi began onstage. "I got some bear mace in the back. They ain't taking my fans, bitch. Let's go!"

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Hours after Cardi's comments began making headlines, the United States Department of Homeland Securityreposteda tweet from TMZ reporting on the moment, writing, "As long as she doesn't drug and rob our agents, we'll consider that an improvement over her past behavior."

While she has previouslyaddressed the mistakes and "poor choices" she's madein her past, Cardi didn't hesitate to clap back at the Department of Homeland Security.

"If we talking about drugs let's talk about Epstein and friends drugging underage girls to rape them," she wrote on X, referencing the controversy surrounding convicted sex offenderJeffrey  Epsteinand renewed public scrutiny overnewly released documents. "Why yall don't wanna talk about the Epstein files?"

Cardi said during a 2022 interview withDavid Lettermanon his Netflix seriesMy Next Guest Needs No Introductionthat she has always felt a"responsibility" to be vocal about her political opinions.

"I don't really put a lot of political things in my music, but I use the f— out of my platform," she said that May. "And I have used my platform even when I was a dancer. Because you might think that people are not looking, but they are."

"I mean, I'm a hood chick, and I'm from the Bronx," she continued. "A lot of people relate to me and follow me because they want to see how I'm dressed, they want to see my lifestyle. I feel like I have a responsibility to also share to them like, 'Hey, while you here and you're checking my outfit and checking my music, check out what's going on over here in this part of the world.' "

Cardi B's Little Miss Drama Tour is in support of her latest studio albumAm I the Drama?and she'll make stops in various major cities before wrapping the run in Atlanta in April.

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Lisa Rinna 'Doesn't Think' Her Daughters Have Seen

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  • Lisa Rinna played Billie Reed on Days of Our Lives from 1992 to 1995 and reprised the role several times in the decades that followed

  • In 2014, Rinna joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

  • The actress, who shares two daughters with husband Harry Hamlin, says her children haven't seen her early TV work

Lisa Rinnahas had a long career and picked up many supporters along the way, but says two people aren't necessarily fans of her onscreen work: her daughters.

When talking toWomen's World,Rinna revealed that she doesn't believe her kids have seen her early projects, nor does she think they care. Rinna has beenmarriedto actorHarry Hamlinsince 1997. The longtime couple sharestwo daughters, Delilah Belle Hamlin, 27, and Amelia Gray Hamlin, 24.

"I don't think my kids have seen anything," Rinna, 62, admitted.

"I don't think they've seenDays of Our Lives. They've seenHousewives, of course, but they don't really know Harry's or my career," she explained. "They've heard about them, but they haven't really seen them much. And nor do they care. They really don't."

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Along with their two daughters, theClash of the Titansactor, 74, is alsodad to son Dimitri Alexander Hamlin,whom he shares with former costar Ursula Andress.

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Rinna played Billie Reed onDays of Our Livesfrom 1992 to 1995. After her exit, she returned several times to reprise her role on the long-running show. She also went on to star in another iconic soap,Melrose Place, from 1996 to 1998. Then, in 2014, Rinna joinedThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which she starred on for eight seasons beforedeparting in 2023.

Rinna recently joined the latest season of Peacock'sThe Traitors.During her conversation withWomen's World,she explained how reality TV helped shape her career after leaving soaps behind.

"I think my reality television has led me to so many great things, and I'm grateful for that," she shared. "All the funny memes and moments onHousewives...it was all good.Dancing with the Starswas a pivotal time for me. I love that show. It was life-changing for me. I was then able to go and doChicagoon Broadway and play Roxie Hart because I was able to dance. So that led to that."

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Princess Lilibet, 4, and Prince Harry Share Matching Red Hair in Meghan Markle's Valentine's Day Post

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  • Meghan Markle is celebrating Valentine's Day — and showing off just how much her husband and daughter look alike — with a sweet family photo

  • "These two + Archie = my forever Valentines ♥️," Meghan captioned a photo of Prince Harry, 41, holding their daughter, Princess Lilibet, 4

  • Ahead of Valentine's Day, the royal couple was spotted spending a pre-Valentine's Day dinner together at one of their go-to restaurants in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Meghan Markleis celebrating Valentine's Day — and showing off just how much her husband and daughter look alike — with a sweet family photo.

On Saturday, Feb. 14, the Duchess of Sussex, 44, shared a post onInstagramthat featured a photo ofPrince Harry, 41, standing in a field holding their 4-year-old daughter,Princess Lilibet, who wore a pink ballet outfit.

The father-daughter pair had their matching red hair on display in the outdoor photo, and Lilibet held a bouquet of red balloons in celebration of the love-filled holiday.

"These two + Archie = my forever Valentines ♥️," Meghan wrote in the caption, referring to her and Harry's 6-year-old son,Prince Archie.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram

On Friday, Feb. 13, Meghan and Harry were spotted spending a pre-Valentine's Day dinner together at one of their go-to restaurants — Funke in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The couple opted for casual looks during the outing, with Meghan in a brown jacket and black pants and Harry in a black jacket and jeans.

Funke, an upscale restaurant belonging to chef Evan Funke, is where Meghandined to celebrate her 44th birthdayin August 2025.

For Valentine's Day last year, Meghan honored Harry with a loving post onInstagram— although the couple was apart for the holiday, asPrince Harry was in Canadafor the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler. He kicked off the event with Meghan by his side before she headed home to care for their children several days later.

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Meghanshared videos on social mediaof Archie and Lilibet marking the holiday with a Valentine's Day-themed breakfast.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry take their children to Disneyland. Meghan Markle /Instagram

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"Back home taking care of our babies, and missing my Valentine, as he continues on at the Invictus Games, changing lives and reminding all of us of the power of healing and resilience through these incredible veterans and their families. Beyond proud of my husband and what he's created," Meghan wrote below an undated black-and-white photo of herself and Harry kissing.

"My love, I will eat burgers & fries and fish & chips with you forever. Thank you for you," she added.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 2022 Mike Coppola/Getty

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Prince Harry and Meghanconnected through a mutual friendin the summer of 2016 and immediately began dating after they met.

The coupleannounced their engagementin November 2017. Harry popped the question to Meghan with a ring featuring two diamonds from the personal collection of his late mother,Princess Diana, and they later married in a classicroyal weddingat St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in May 2018.

Just shy of their first wedding anniversary, Prince Archie was born in London on May 6, 2019. Less than a year later, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that they werestepping back from their royal roles in the U.K.

The family later settled in Meghan's home state of California. Princess Lilibet was born in June 2021.

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Prediction: These Stocks Could Deliver MarketBeating Returns Over the Next Decade Adam Spatacco, The Motley FoolNovember 3, 2025 at 6:15 AM 0 Key Points The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have posted significant returns over the last decade. Some of the biggest tailwinds fueling the market to record highs are increased investment in infrastructure and soaring artificial intelligence (AI) demand. Tesla and Nebius Group stand out as two key players converging at the intersection of AI, infrastructure, and services.

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As these trends illustrate, much of these gains occurred after 2020 -- on the backdrop of rising domestic infrastructure spend and, of course, accelerating investment in artificial intelligence (AI).

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1. Tesla: Bringing autonomy to artificial intelligence (AI)

Tesla is a pioneer in the electric vehicle (EV) movement, as well as an early developer of next-generation green energy products. However, for the last several years, CEO Elon Musk has been outlining his vision for Tesla to become more of a tech-enabled services business.

Musk's ambition to evolve Tesla into a technology enterprise can be summed up in one word: autonomy.

Musk is laser focused on adding a new layer to Tesla's existing automotive footprint. Specifically, he has his eyes set on the ride-hailing and delivery services markets. Tesla's goal is to create a global fleet of self-driving vehicles -- a new business venture known as Robotaxi.

In theory, Robotaxi represents a transformative shift in Tesla's car business because it represents a high-margin, recurring revenue source of demand as opposed to one-time vehicle sales.

Beyond autonomous vehicles, Tesla is also building a line of humanoid robots -- dubbed Optimus. The goal of these robots is to assist the human labor force in areas such as logistics, warehousing, and potentially even in retail settings. Musk himself is incredibly bullish on Optimus, signaling that 80% of Tesla's future value could one day come from the robotics segment.

While Tesla is not the only company competing for market share in the autonomous vehicle and humanoid robotics industries, it stands out as one of the few big tech players developing both services internally. In the long run, this vertically integrated approach could translate to unparalleled competitive advantages over more fragmented systems.

It's this dynamic that has some on Wall Street saying Tesla has unmatched optionality as the company looks to commercialize its AI roadmap. If the company is able to execute on these endeavors, Tesla could be on the brink of a lucrative combination: accelerating sales from both consumers and enterprises, matched with widening profit margins.

As a longtime Tesla bull, I remain optimistic over Musk's ability to scale these new applications and usher in a wave of prolonged growth and industry-leading unit economics within the next decade.

Demand for AI technology driving stock market growth.

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2. Nebius Group: Dominating the intersection of chips, cloud, and AI infrastructure

If you aren't familiar with Nebius Group, I wouldn't be surprised. The company only took to the Nasdaq exchange last year, following a spinoff from its parent company, Yandex.

Nebius operates across four areas: cloud infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, AI services, and educational technology. This diversification echoes that of Amazon, another technology darling whose ecosystem spans numerous end markets.

The company's core driver of growth, however, stems from its data center operation. Thanks to close ties with Nvidia, Nebius is able to procure high-performance GPUs and quickly outfit the hardware into data centers.

From there, the company rents access to its AI accelerators through a cloud-based platform. This business model is known as a neocloud -- it essentially offers companies the flexibility to use advanced chips on-demand without needing to invest in capital-intensive infrastructure up front.

Recently, Nebius signed a $17.4 billion cloud infrastructure deal with Microsoft -- signaling just how critical neoclouds are becoming as hyperscalers invest heavily to meet surging AI capacity demand.

As AI infrastructure spending accelerates and more advanced applications across robotics and autonomous systems are on the horizon, Nebius stands out as one of the few companies well-positioned to benefit from the tailwinds at this intersection. By the next decade, Nebius could easily be a household name and emerge as one of AI's next big superstars.

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