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A teenage girl was killed at a home in Arcadia. The suspected shooter fled the scene and later attempted to take his own life in Pasadena, officials said.

The Philadelphia 76ers erased a first‑half deficit of 29 points to win 114‑106 over the Cleveland Cavaliers, moving to 2‑0 on the season. Tyrese Maxey led the comeback with 32 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 2 turnovers, while Joel Embiid added 24 points and 7 rebounds. Philadelphia’s defensive intensity surged in the second half, scoring 14 fast‑break points in the third quarter and maintaining pressure on Cleveland throughout the game.

Fortune’s latest report, based on Microsoft insiders, projects the next Xbox, the Helix, to cost between $1,200 and $1,800 when it launches in 2028. The Verge notes that Microsoft has historically subsidized console prices, citing a 2021 statement that the company sells hardware at a loss to profit from games and Xbox Game Pass. In 2023, Microsoft reportedly spent $1.5 billion to keep the Series X and Series S priced at $499 and $299, respectively. The report suggests that the Helix price could be reduced if Microsoft again chooses to subsidize the console.

The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into former Trump campaign adviser Corey Lewandowski after receiving a criminal referral from the Department of Homeland Security Office of...

The Atlanta Falcons shared a retro team symbol on Instagram and X this week, prompting backlash from fans who noted its resemblance to World War II‑era German Nazi imagery. The new profile picture featured red, white and black stripes on the familiar Falcons logo. A team representative said the club does not have a new logo and declined further comment. Sports logo historian Chris Creamer explained that the image was intended to match the team’s throwback uniforms for an upcoming NFC West game against the San Francisco 49ers, but noted the team could have removed the post once the backlash began.

Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk, 53, revealed on a podcast Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He said he has been dealing with the disorder for a year and a half and caught it early, allowing for effective treatment. Faulk emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and noted that his medication has helped him manage symptoms such as hand rigidity and tremors. He remains active as head coach at Southern University and continues to live his life with the condition.

Typhoon Champi is barreling toward Taiwan, China and Japan, bringing heavy rain and wind. Taiwanese authorities issued urgent safety warnings on Thursday, urging the public to avoid high‑risk zones. The storm’s 320‑kilometre radius will cover most of Taiwan today, with peak impact expected through the night before it pulls away toward southern Japan late Saturday. Severe weather warnings are in place across Taiwan, with mountainous regions facing up to 900 millimetres of rainfall and wind gusts reaching level twelve on the Beaufort scale.