The NBA’s new schedule aims to fix one of its most hated aspects
Every summer, when NBA teams receive early drafts of the upcoming regular-season schedule, the first place they look is how many times they will play two games on consecutive days.
Appeals court dodges major ruling on Trump’s contentious use of obscure deportation law
The case focuses on last year’s attempted removal of alleged Tren de Aragua gang members using the 18th century Alien Enemies Act.
Judge will hear whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight U.K. extradition
A federal judge in Miami will hear arguments Thursday over whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking.
Why the Wisconsin primary results didn’t match the polls
Pre-election surveys have gotten it wrong in two critical Democratic primaries in as many weeks, exposing the difficulties of polling intraparty contests.
Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen, U.N. says
Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice a month as Taliban-imposed restrictions curtail their freedom of movement and participation in public life, according to data released by U.N. Women on Wednesday.
Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign
Taiwan detected AI-assisted cyberattacks on government agencies last month coming from overseas but the affected bodies successfully “handled” the incident, the Ministry of Digital Affairs said Thursday.
‘Creepy thing to do’: Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant convicted in hair-touching case
Bryan Betancur also faces a stalking charge in Washington and is accused of livestreaming himself fondling a different woman’s hair on a train in Arlington, Virginia.
Army gynecologist pleads not guilty to secretly recording patients
The doctor is charged with indecent visual recording, as well as conduct unbecoming of an officer, willful disobedience of a superior officer and making a false statement.
Single ticket bought in Illinois wins $1 billion Powerball jackpot
To the tens of thousands and likely more dreaming about a $1 billion Powerball win, the anticipation is over: Someone who bought a ticket in Illinois won it all.
Bob Iger once found it hard to root for the Lakers. Now he owns them.
Bob Iger, the former Disney boss, together with Joshua Kushner, was among the suitors for an NBA team in Las Vegas. A last-minute pivot landed them the Lakers.