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Anthony Black scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in the first half, Franz Wagner added 21 points and the Orlando Magic routed the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Orlando’s Jalen Suggs was ejected with 27 seconds left in the first half after receiving two technicals during a heated altercation between the teams. Tyrese Maxey scored 20 points to lead the 76ers, whose absences included Joel Embiid (right knee injury management), Paul George (right ankle sprain) and rookie VJ Edgecombe (left calf tightness). Orlando improved to 3-0 in the Cup and the 76ers…
Washington — President Trump on Tuesday pardoned turkeys “Gobble” and “Waddle” in keeping with storied White House Thanksgiving tradition. Mr. Trump, with first lady Melania at his side, said he was granting the turkeys a “full and unconditional pardon.” Tuesday’s ceremony is one of Mr. Trump’s final actvities at the White House before he heads to Mar-a-Lago for the holiday. Here are some photos from the day’s festivities: Waddle and Gobble stayed at Washington D.C.’s posh Willard Hotel ahead of Tuesday’s pardoning. Nicholas, the son of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, looks at Waddle, the alternate national Thanksgiving turkey,…
Burt Meyer, who invented toys like Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Lite-Brite and Mouse Trap in the 1960s that delighted generations of children, has died. He was 99. Meyer’s creations arrived in the postwar boom, when plastic molding and mass production transformed how American kids played. That shift opened the door for more dynamic toys, and Meyer seized the moment with designs that would stay on shelves for decades. Meyer died on Oct. 30, said Rebecca Mathis, executive director at King-Bruwaert House, a retirement community in Burr Ridge, Illinois, where he lived. Meyer succeeded by straddling two often conflicting worlds,…
Erie, Colo. — “Gus” the turkey has been spending Thanksgiving week much differently than millions of other unlucky gobblers across the U.S. As he trots in a sprawling animal sanctuary on the Colorado plains, he is stopped every few steps by staff who pet him, hug him or even give him a peck on his red face. Gus has been there since 2023 after being pardoned by the governor. “What do you think? Do you want to do snuggles today?” Lanette Cook, education and engagement manager at the Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Erie, says to Gus. Gus is among a…
Attorney General Fights Back After Cases Against Comey, James Dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi has promised a swift appeal after a judge dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The Justice Department, backed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, views the ruling as an attempt to protect the defendants from facing justice. The case is now headed to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, with a potential final stop at the Supreme Court, particularly concerning questions of proper appointment authority within the Justice Department. The initial ruling came from…
New York City’s Mayor-Elect Names Economic Advisor with Controversial Views New York City’s incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has announced his economic and workforce development team. Among those chosen to lead the team is Darrick Hamilton, who has expressed strong opinions about the American economy. Hamilton believes that some economic issues are tied to race. He has stated that policies and the economy have disadvantaged certain groups. He is known for his ideas on “reparations,” which are payments to make up for past wrongs. One idea he supports is “Baby Bonds,” where the government would give money to children from poorer…
A 13-year-old girl in England was arrested because police think she might have killed a 55-year-old woman. The woman, Sarah Forrester, was found dead at her home in Swindon. Swindon is a town about an hour away from London. Police went to Forrester’s house after someone reported a problem. When they got there, around 7 p.m. on a Friday, they found Forrester not breathing. Sadly, she was already dead. No one else was hurt. The 13-year-old girl was arrested and questioned by the police. On Sunday, she was allowed to go home, but the police are still investigating. Because she…
The world’s biggest soccer tournament, the FIFA World Cup, is getting even bigger. In 2026, the competition will expand to include 48 teams, creating more opportunities for countries to participate and for fans to enjoy the beautiful game. A key event in the lead-up to the tournament is the draw, which determines the groups the teams will play in. The draw for the 2026 World Cup group stage is scheduled for December 5, 2025. When and Where: Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time Location: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. The event…
Disqualification at Strongman Games Highlights Ongoing Controversy Over Gender Eligibility in Sports In a recent turn of events at the Official Strongman Games World Championship in Arlington, Texas, Jammie Booker, a 28-year-old athlete from Philadelphia, has been disqualified from the competition after it was revealed that he is biologically male. This decision came after Booker was awarded the title of “Women’s Open Champion,” edging out British strongwoman Andrea Thompson by just one point. The competition, which officially took place over two days, drew significant attention not just for the athletic display but also for the questions it raised regarding gender…
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly still using her royal title, even after stepping back from royal duties. This has surprised some royal watchers, who see it as clinging to the prestige of the monarchy despite previously expressing difficulties with royal life. According to reports, a staff member announced her with the title “Duchess of Sussex” before a recent interview. Some experts say this isn’t in line with royal custom and shows how much importance Markle places on her royal status. One expert noted that Markle seems to value the attention and importance that comes with the title,…