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Porsche officially unveiled the Cayenne Electric, adding an all-electric option to its Cayenne lineup amid steep recent losses. The SUV arrives in two trims: Cayenne Electric ($111,350) and Cayenne Turbo Electric ($165,350), with up to 850kW, 0-60mph in 2.4 seconds, and 10-80 percent charging in 18 minutes under ideal conditions. It supports inductive home charging, tows up to 3.5 tons, and introduces Active Ride suspension to an SUV. Inside, a curved Flow Display, new OS, and AI voice assistant lead the tech. Orders are open now, with deliveries expected summer 2026.

Kansas City’s 5-5 start masks a startling pattern: the Chiefs are collapsing in clutch time. They are 0-5 in one-score games, and in final five-minute, one-score situations the offense has run 11 plays for just 13 net yards, with Patrick Mahomes 2-for-10 and a sack, an NFL-low 18 percent success rate over eight seasons. The defense isn’t bailing them out, allowing six first downs on seven late third or fourth downs, including conversions on third-and-15 and third-and-14, tied for the worst mark tracked. The Athletic’s model puts their playoff odds near 56 percent, but their season hinges on late-game fixes.

At the White House, President Trump warmly welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, praising him as a defender of human rights and a frequent phone friend, and vehemently dismissing a U.S. intelligence report linking the prince to Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 killing. During a 42-minute Oval Office appearance heavy on business and partnership talk, including the prospect of up to $1 trillion in Saudi investment, Trump berated a reporter over questions about Khashoggi and the Sept. 11 attacks. He insisted the crown prince knew nothing, while U.S. intelligence previously concluded otherwise.

Hours after a weary, delayed arrival in Washington, Mavs governor Patrick Dumont halted Anthony Davis’ planned return on medical advice, underscoring his eroding trust in GM Nico Harrison. Three days later, Dumont fired Harrison, capping months of infighting over the Luka Doncic trade and control of basketball operations. With the Mavericks 4-11, Dumont has installed a committee that includes Mark Cuban, is weighing trade options for Davis, and is turning toward a future built around No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.

The House is rushing to repeal a new law that lets senators sue the federal government for $500,000 if investigators secretly obtain their phone records, with a two-thirds vote expected under suspension Wednesday. The measure, slipped into last week’s shutdown-ending funding package, is retroactive to 2022 and could open suits by at least eight GOP senators whose records were subpoenaed in Jack Smith’s probe. Senate Majority Leader John Thune defended the provision, while Republicans including Austin Scott and Chip Roy blasted it as self-serving. Lindsey Graham signaled he will sue; most others said they won’t.

TJX Companies said the holiday season is off to a strong start after posting a third quarter that topped forecasts. The discounter behind TJ Maxx, Home Goods and Marshalls reported EPS of $1.28 on $15.12 billion in sales, with comparable sales up 5%, and shares rose more than 2% premarket. Holiday-quarter guidance lagged expectations, with comps seen up 2% to 3% and EPS of $1.33 to $1.36. TJX raised guidance overall and projected stronger fiscal 2026 results, including 4% comp growth and EPS of $4.63 to $4.66.

LeBron James returned from nearly seven months out to open his record 23rd NBA season, helping the Lakers beat the Jazz 140-126. The 40-year-old started and played 29 minutes, posting 11 points, 12 assists and three rebounds. Scoreless early, he hit two second quarter threes and piled up eight second half assists, including six in just over three minutes early in the fourth. Back from sciatica that kept him out as Los Angeles started 10-4, James said he can fit in with anybody, and coach JJ Redick praised his unselfish, willing passing.

Despite accounting for six touchdowns in the Bills’ 44-32 win over the Buccaneers, Josh Allen downplayed his effort at a Tuesday press conference. After going 8-of-17 with two first-half interceptions, he dissected missed throws, called them inexcusable, and emphasized trusting his teammates and executing better. He noted the offense “got things rolling” after halftime and said he’s confident cleaner performances are ahead. If he’s sharper Thursday night, the Bills have a good shot to return from Houston with another victory.

President Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office when pressed about Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 killing, while the crown prince expressed regret. The visit produced deals for U.S. tank and F-35 sales and a Saudi pledge to invest $1 trillion, with many texts still unreleased. Congress sent a bill to force public release of Jeffrey Epstein files; Trump said he’ll sign it but called the focus a Democratic hoax. A new NPR/PBS/Marist poll shows his approval at a new low, with voters blaming him for the shutdown and favoring Democrats by 14 points.

Meta averted a breakup after a federal judge ruled the company is not a social networking monopoly, rejecting an FTC case that could have forced a spinoff of Instagram and WhatsApp. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said prosecutors failed to prove Meta currently holds monopoly power, citing a fast-shifting market where TikTok now holds center stage as a rival. Mark Zuckerberg disputed claims that Instagram was bought to neutralize a threat. Meta called the decision recognition of fierce competition. An analyst warned regulatory battles remain. Meta shares were down slightly Tuesday.