An NBA investigation is underway into whether LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer used Aspiration, a financial tech company, to circumvent the salary cap regarding Kawhi Leonard's contract. Ballmer invested nearly $10 million in Aspiration, which was struggling financially and had previously paid Leonard $1.75 million. The investigation centers...
ICE agents shot and killed Silverio Villegas-Gonzales near Chicago on Friday after he allegedly drove at them during an attempted arrest. Villegas-Gonzales, an undocumented immigrant with a history of reckless driving, resisted arrest, striking and dragging an agent who then fired his weapon. The agent suffered severe injuries but...
Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian immigrant, was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte light rail. The attack, captured on video, sparked national outrage. Her uncle described her as hardworking and ambitious, pursuing a better life in America after fleeing Ukraine. The suspect, Decarlos Brown, has a lengthy criminal...
A federal judge denied a request to depose Taylor Swift in a lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The judge ruled that Baldoni's team hadn't demonstrated sufficient diligence in scheduling the deposition, despite claiming Swift's album release prevented earlier questioning. Lively was granted a 10-day extension for depositions...
Margot Robbie's appearance in a sheer Armani Privé gown at the UK premiere of "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" sparked mixed reactions. While some praised the dress's beauty, others criticized it as hypocritical, considering Robbie's past statements against the male gaze and revealing costumes. The contrasting attire of her...
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is focused on supporting starter Russell Wilson, despite fan calls for him to start. Despite not playing in the season opener, Dart is diligently preparing, acting as the scout team quarterback, mimicking opposing team's QBs. While he's received limited first-team reps,...
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, accused of mortgage fraud by the Trump administration, is supported by a loan estimate showing her Atlanta property was declared a "vacation home." This contradicts claims that she falsely declared two homes as primary residences to gain mortgage and tax advantages. The document,...
iOS 26, launching in three days, features a controversial new Liquid Glass design with translucent UI elements and simplified navigation. While the design is the main talking point, the update also includes features like call screening, custom snooze durations, Genmoji creation, and live translation. User opinions on the...
California's Senate approved SB 79, a landmark housing bill, overriding local zoning to allow denser housing near transit. The bill, championed by Senator Scott Wiener, aims to address the state's housing shortage by permitting taller buildings near transit hubs. While proponents cite the need for drastic measures to...
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, a prediction platform, alleging unlicensed sports gambling. The state claims Kalshi operates under the guise of events contracts, profiting more than licensed sportsbooks. Massachusetts seeks to halt Kalshi's operations within the state and demands they obtain a...
