Month: December 2023
The Lakers and the Pacers compete for the NBA Cup tonight in Las Vegas
NPR’s Scott Detrow talks with Justin Tinsley, senior sports reporter at ESPN’s The Undefeated, ahead of the NBA Cup championship game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers.
Read MoreThe latest from Israel: Bombing in areas packed with displaced Gazans
Heavy fighting continues in Gaza, with Israel’s warplanes attacking from the air, and troops battling on the ground. U.N. officials warn of a humanitarian catastrophe.
Read MoreUniversity of Pennsylvania President Resigns
Liz Magill resigned, capping a tumultuous week at the Ivy League school stemming from statements she made about antisemitism at a congressional hearing Tuesday.
Read MoreUniversity of Pennsylvania president steps down amid criticism of antisemitism testimony – NBC News
University of Pennsylvania president steps down amid criticism of antisemitism testimony NBC News Penn’s President Liz Magill Resigns After Her Responses to Antisemitism The New York Times UPenn President Liz Magill steps down after controversial testimony on antisemitism Fox Business Harvard, other schools
Read MoreWhile Gazans Suffer, Hamas Reaps the Benefits
It has gained prestige among Palestinians while poisoning Israel’s relations with the Arab world and putting the Palestinian issue back on the Western agenda.
Read MoreHamas brutality on Oct 7 ‘can never justify’ the ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza, UN secretary-general says – Fox News
Hamas brutality on Oct 7 ‘can never justify’ the ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza, UN secretary-general says Fox News Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war intensifies CNN Daily politics briefing The Independent UN rejects resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza Fox News
Read MoreTexas Supreme Court temporarily blocks pregnant woman from emergency abortion – CNN
Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks pregnant woman from emergency abortion CNN Texas Supreme Court pauses order allowing abortion FOX 26 Houston Texas Supreme Court blocks Kate Cox’s emergency abortion approval USA TODAY Texas abortion, trisomy 18 baby challenges pro-life law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Opinion:
Read MoreTexas Supreme Court temporarily blocks pregnant woman from emergency abortion – CNN
Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks pregnant woman from emergency abortion CNN Texas Supreme Court pauses order allowing abortion FOX 26 Houston Texas Supreme Court blocks Kate Cox’s emergency abortion approval USA TODAY Texas abortion, trisomy 18 baby challenges pro-life law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Opinion:
Read MoreShohei Ohtani agrees to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers
The deal was announced after days of speculation over where the unique, two-way star would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. (Image credit: Matt Slocum/AP)
Read MoreShohei Ohtani to Sign $700 Million Deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers
The Japanese star will become the highest-paid player in U.S. sports history, despite an elbow injury that casts some doubt over his future as a two-way sensation.
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