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Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over Utah

Luka Doncic was the last starter introduced by the Los Angeles Lakers, an honor normally reserved for LeBron James. When Doncic jogged into the spotlight on a darkened court through a cordon of his new teammates, his new fans stood and roared while wearing thousands of gold T-shirts with his name and number. Even a young superstar could feel the magnificence of the moment. “I was a little nervous before,” Doncic said. “I (don’t remember) the last time I was nervous before the game. But once I stepped on the court again, it was fun. Just being out there, it
Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over Utah
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California utility company says its equipment may have sparked a Los Angeles-area wildfire

California utility company Southern California Edison on Thursday said its equipment “may be associated with” the ignition of the Hurst Fire, which burned alongside the Eaton and Palisades fires during January’s Los Angeles firestorms.The admission came amid a required filing with the state’s utility regulators.Last month, the company acknowledged fire agencies were investigating if its equipment may have started the Hurst Fire, which burned approximately 799 acres in Los Angeles County. The fire burned for eight days before being fully contained on January 16, but it did not destroy a
California utility company says its equipment may have sparked a Los Angeles-area wildfire
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State Farm seeks an emergency insurance rate increase after LA wildfires. It’s the latest blow to California’s housing market

State Farm General, California’s largest insurance provider, has requested an emergency interim rate hike averaging 22% for homeowners from state officials on Monday, citing a “dire” financial situation after destructive Los Angeles wildfires last month.In a letter to California’s Commissioner of Insurance, Ricardo Lara, State Farm said it has already received more than 8,700 claims and paid over $1 billion to customers in the wake of the wildfires.“We know we will ultimately pay out significantly more, as these fires will collectively be the costliest in the history of the company,�
State Farm seeks an emergency insurance rate increase after LA wildfires. It’s the latest blow to California’s housing market

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Hegseth orders US Army to restore name of Fort Bragg

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday renamed the Army base Fort Liberty back to its original name of Fort Bragg, according to a Department of Defense statement, undoing a 2023 name change driven by racial justice protests. The base, among the world's largest military installations, had been renamed Fort Liberty as part of an effort to rechristen bases named for Confederate officers.The move to shed Confederate names for military bases came in the wake of nationwide protests after the 2020 death of George Floyd, a Black man killed by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota."That's right,
Hegseth orders US Army to restore name of Fort Bragg
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Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing 1 person, authorities say

One person was killed and others were injured when a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil collided with another jet Monday afternoon at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, authorities said. Neil's jet was landing at the airport when it veered off the runway and collided with another parked plane, Neil's representative Worrick Robinson, IV, said in a statement. There were two pilots and two passengers on Neil’s plane, but he was not among them. “Mr. Neil’s thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved, and he is grateful for the critical aid
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Moving past repealing Obamacare, Republicans still plan major health care cuts

President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans may no longer be pushing to wholly repeal Obamacare, but big cuts to the nation’s health system are still on the table.As GOP leaders in the House and Senate scramble to pull together a massive legislative package with Trump’s pricey priorities, they are looking for ways to offset the costs. One of their prime targets is Medicaid, which provides health coverage to more than 72 million low-income Americans.The Senate Budget Committee kicked off the process on Friday, releasing its budget blueprint that calls for the Senate Finance Committ
Moving past repealing Obamacare, Republicans still plan major health care cuts
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Trump says Ric Grenell will be Kennedy Center’s interim executive director

President Donald Trump said Monday he is naming Ric Grenell, a longtime confidant already serving in multiple administration positions, to lead the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on a temporary basis after declaring himself the institution’s chairman late last week.“I am pleased to announce that Ric Grenell will serve as the Interim Executive Director of The Kennedy Center. Ric shares my Vision for a GOLDEN AGE of American Arts and Culture, and will be overseeing the daily operations of the Center,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.“NO MORE DRAG SHOWS, OR OTHER ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGA

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Two flights carrying U.S. deportees heading to Venezuela, alleged gang members aboard

Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States - the first since a January deal between the administration of U.S. Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro - are heading to Venezuela, the South American country's government said on Monday.The flights, run by Venezuelan airline Conviasa, are part of a plan to repatriate thousands of migrants who fled Venezuela "because of economic sanctions and the campaigns of psychological warfare against our country," the government statement said.Some of the people on the flight are allegedly involved in illegal activiti
Two flights carrying U.S. deportees heading to Venezuela, alleged gang members aboard
MidEast|Political|World

‘I fell on the floor and screamed’: Families of freed Israeli hostages on suffering loved ones endured in Hamas captivity

The families of the three Israeli hostages released Saturday have spoken out about their loved ones’ ordeal in Hamas captivity, saying they hope their suffering provides impetus to efforts to free all those still in Gaza as soon as possible.Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levy appeared gaunt and frail as they were paraded by the militants on a makeshift stage in Gaza before they were handed over to the Red Cross.Their appearance was condemned as “shocking” by Israel, which has said the scenes will “not go unaddressed.”‘Nothing prepared me for those pictures’Ella Ben Ami, daughte
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What we know about the Super Bowl halftime show demonstrator

The Super Bowl halftime performer who held up the Sudanese and Palestinian flags in protest during Sunday night’s performance in New Orleans will be banned for life from all NFL stadiums and events, a league spokesperson told CNN.The protester was confirmed by the NFL to be part of Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show. The individual acted without coordinating with showrunners, the league said.Here’s what we know.What happened?The protest occurred late in Lamar’s set, soon after he launched into his performance of his song “tv off.”Footage and photos show the protester was clad in black
What we know about the Super Bowl halftime show demonstrator
Environment|Science|World

Two new studies suggest Paris climate goal is dead. One scientist is going even further

Swaths of the US may be grappling with frigid weather, but for the planet as a whole, heat records are being obliterated — and it spells very bad news. Two new studies conclude it’s a signal the planet is likely on track to breach the Paris climate agreement goal of restricting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.The studies, both published Monday in the journal Nature Climate Change, are the latest evidence the world is failing to tackle the climate crisis, and they come just weeks after an even starker warning from renowned climate scientist James Hansen, who said the planet was on cou

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Trump loosens enforcement of US law banning bribery of foreign officials

Trump loosens enforcement of US law banning bribery of foreign officials
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Zeleny on Trump’s mindset after pardoning former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was sent to prison on corruption charges surrounding his time in office. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports the latest.

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Steve Bannon's lawyers, prosecutors have discussed potential plea in border wall case, source says

Former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon's lawyers and New York state prosecutors have discussed a potential plea deal to resolve charges over a push to fund the U.S.

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Trump pardons former Illinois Governor Blagojevich

Trump pardons former Illinois Governor Blagojevich
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Pentagon to ban transgender people from joining military, pauses gender transition procedures

The U.S. military will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated

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Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at encouraging the U.S. government and consumers to purchase plastic drinking straws.

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Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence

Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence
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Justice Department directs prosecutors to drop federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Justice Department directs prosecutors to drop federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

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Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Economy|Health|Political|US

Moving past repealing Obamacare, Republicans still plan major health care cuts

Moving past repealing Obamacare, Republicans still plan major health care cuts

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US judge temporarily blocks Trump's research funding cuts

A U.S. judge on Monday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration's sharp cuts to federal grant funding for universities, medical

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Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio's lieutenant governor

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is nominating former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel as the state's next lieutenant governor

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Venice doubles daytripper entry fees for 2025

Venice doubles daytripper entry fees for 2025

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So long, penny! Trump orders US to ditch 1-cent coin after decades of complaints

President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. to stop minting pennies