LeBron James achieves a career-first and Anthony Davis scores 40 in exciting Lakers win over Spurs
With the NBA Cup raising the stakes, Anthony Davis and Victor Wembanyama dueled. It went that way, deep into the final minute, with the Lakers making the biggest plays in the final seconds of a 120-115 win. Six different Lakers scored in double figures, with James emphatically clapping his hands and Davis holding the ball in the air at the final horn. In his 22nd NBA season, James figured out a way to do something for the first time. Following triple-doubles in the Lakers’ wins over Philadelphia, Toronto and Memphis, James did it again Friday in San Antonio.
Source:Los Angeles Times
November 16, 2024 03:59 UTC
Los Angeles Times Faces Major Editorial Overhaul
Los Angeles Times Faces Major Editorial Overhaul Patrick Soon-Shiong dismisses the editorial board amid changes to endorsement practices and directionThe Los Angeles Times, one of the most prestigious newspapers in the United States, is undergoing significant changes after its owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, decided to dismiss the entire editorial board. Notably, this isn't the first time the Los Angeles Times has faced scrutiny over its practices. The Times’ editorial board planned to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris but was halted following Soon-Shiong’s announcement. With the significant turnover of the editorial board and the pending changes, the Los Angeles Times finds itself at a crossroads. For the Times, the's results will extend far beyond the editorial board, influencing how the publication informs the public about the major issues facing the nation.
Source:Los Angeles Times
November 16, 2024 03:57 UTC
Video Law expert on how 23andMe’s financial struggles could impact customer data
Law expert on how 23andMe’s financial struggles could impact customer data ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with law professor Anya Prince on how 23andMe’s recent layoffs and shuttering of its drug development arm could affect customers’ collected genetic data.
Source:ABC News
November 16, 2024 03:56 UTC
Video Tropical Storm Sara is heading towards Central America
Tropical Storm Sara is heading towards Central America The storm is expected to sweep across Honduras and Belize on Saturday, unleashing up to 35 inches of rain in some areas over the next several days.
Source:ABC News
November 16, 2024 03:03 UTC
Video NASA concerns about persistent oxygen leak aboard International Space Station
NASA concerns about persistent oxygen leak aboard International Space Station The station has been leaking air for five years, and NASA is concerned that this might indicate a potential failure in the structural integrity of the International Space Station.
Source:ABC News
November 16, 2024 03:03 UTC
USC star JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000-point milestone faster than NCAA all-time scorer Caitlin Clark
Watkins reached the coveted points threshold at the second-fastest pace in NCAA Division I history. Clark, the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, remains the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer in men’s and women’s basketball. Watkins earned national Player of the Year honors multiple times during her impressive run as a California high school basketball player. Miller’s 3,018 points remain the most by a single player in USC women’s basketball history. Just ahead of Watkins debut in the NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament in March, Miller offered Watkins some words of wisdom.
Source:Fox News
November 16, 2024 02:52 UTC
Brusdar Graterol expected to miss half of 2025 season after shoulder surgery
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Source:Los Angeles Times
November 16, 2024 02:35 UTC
Video Trump’s controversial cabinet picks raise concerns
Trump’s controversial cabinet picks raise concerns Also, President Joe Biden is expected to meet with China’s president on Saturday, and Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will square off in the ring on Friday.
Source:ABC News
November 16, 2024 02:14 UTC
Jake Paul eases to victory by decision over Mike Tyson
Jake Paul won the highly anticipated boxing match on Netflix by unanimous decision 80-72, 79-73, 79-73 as Paul landed 78 punches to Mike Tyson's 18. PHOTO: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul pose after the final press conference for their upcoming heavyweight fight at Toyota Music Factory on Nov. 13, 2024 in Irving, Texas. Before the fight, Tyson said he planned to "finish" the "kid" despite the 31-year age gap. "I'm very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas," Tyson said in a release. Jake Paul eases to victory by decision over Mike Tyson originally appeared on abcnews.go.com
Source:ABC News
November 16, 2024 01:34 UTC
Princess Yuriko Of Japan Passes Away At 101
Princess Yuriko Of Japan Passes Away At 101 The oldest member of the imperial family leaves behind a legacy as Japan grapples with succession issuesJapan is mourning the loss of its oldest imperial family member, Princess Yuriko, who passed away on November 15, 2024, at the age of 101. Born on June 4, 1923, to aristocratic parents, Yuriko married Prince Mikasa, Emperor Hirohito’s younger brother, on October 22, 1941. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba extended heartfelt condolences following the announcement of Yuriko's death, and the imperial family celebrated her life privately. Princess Yuriko leaves behind not only her legacy within the imperial family as the mother of five children, but also as someone who endured and thrived through one of Japan's most tumultuous historical periods. Japan's royal lineage now faces tough questions about the path forward.
Source:Washington Post
November 16, 2024 00:52 UTC
New York City Set To Launch Congestion Pricing To Ease Traffic
New York City Set To Launch Congestion Pricing To Ease Traffic Governor Hochul announces $9 toll structure aiming to reduce gridlock and boost public transit fundingNew York City is on the cusp of making history as it prepares to implement its long-debated congestion pricing plan starting January 5, 2025. The mayor’s initial proposal for the congestion toll was set at $15. With the official start of tolling just weeks away, the congestion pricing program has been subject to intense scrutiny. The congestion pricing plan also aims to create cleaner air by aiming for a 13.4% reduction in vehicle traffic below Central Park. Former President Donald Trump has previously suggested he will work to overturn congestion pricing, and various Republican legislators from New York have already begun voicing their opposition.
Source:New York Times
November 16, 2024 00:48 UTC
Video 'This would be a big change': Martha Raddatz on Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth
'This would be a big change': Martha Raddatz on Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth ABC News' Martha Raddatz discusses President-elect Donald Trump's controversial pick for secretary of defense.
Source:ABC News
November 16, 2024 00:24 UTC
Video Reactions continue after RFK Jr.’s nomination to lead HHS
Reactions continue after RFK Jr.’s nomination to lead HHS Dr. Todd Ellerin, chief of infectious disease at South Shore Health, discusses why vaccine development should continue to be protected.
Source:ABC News
November 16, 2024 00:15 UTC