KEY POINTS Oklahoma City, Okla. — The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired guard Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday ahead of the NBA trade deadline, sending a 2026 first round pick and three second round picks to Philadelphia, team officials said. The move aims to bolster Oklahoma City’s backcourt amid injuries to key starters. … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON – The Washington Wizards traded Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley, two first round picks and three second round picks to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in exchange for Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum, according to ESPN reporter Shams Charania. The transaction represents one of the … Read more
KEY POINTS DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have traded star forward Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in a multi player, multi-pick deal, ending a challenging year for the former Los Angeles Lakers standout, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The transaction, announced Wednesday, includes several key roster moves on both sides. Davis, currently sidelined with … Read more
KEY POINTS West Palm Beach, Florida – Ryan Routh, 59, was sentenced to life in federal prison Wednesday for attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach in September 2024. The sentencing comes after a jury found Routh guilty of plotting to kill Trump, then a … Read more
KEY POINTS OpenAI’s ChatGPT experienced a major service disruption Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of users worldwide asking, “is ChatGPT down,” according to Downdetector.com. The outage, reported in the morning Pacific Time, disrupted both professional and personal use of the AI platform. The disruption underscores global dependence on generative AI tools for work, education, and … Read more
KEY POINTS Detroit – Mickey Lolich, the left handed pitcher who starred for the Detroit Tigers during their 1968 World Series championship run, has died at age 85, the Detroit Free Press reported Wednesday. No cause of death was provided. Lolich’s passing marks the loss of one of the most durable and accomplished pitchers in … Read more
KEY POINTS The Washington Post on Wednesday began a widespread round of layoffs that will sharply reduce its sports, local and international coverage, part of a broader restructuring aimed at curbing financial losses and refocusing the newspaper on national news, politics, business and health, according to newsroom leadership. The decision marks one of the most … Read more
KEY POINTS LOS ANGELES — Actor Channing Tatum, 45, underwent surgery this week to repair a separated shoulder, posting updates on social media that confirmed the procedure and described his recovery as challenging. The injury, which has not been linked to a specific incident on a film set, comes as Tatum prepares to reprise his … Read more
KEY POINTS Take Two Interactive said Grand Theft Auto VI remains on schedule for a Nov. 19, 2026 release, reinforcing confidence that Rockstar Games’ most anticipated title will arrive this year after multiple delays and years of speculation. The confirmation came during Take Two Interactive’s latest corporate update, offering clarity to fans and investors who … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to a local hospital Monday evening after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office said, adding that the eighty three year old lawmaker’s prognosis is positive. The hospitalization places renewed attention on McConnell’s health as the longest-serving Senate party leader prepares for the final year of his … Read more
