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just now (231+ words) The Los Angeles Lakers won't have LeBron James on the court on Sunday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. He's injured, which is concerning enough, and the Lakers ruled him out Sunday morning. But there's something more worrisome about this, too. MORE:Yale completes an insane, historic comeback in FCS Playoffs There is added concern here because this is new. James missed the early stages of the season with sciatica on his right side. That wasn't good, but it was one distinct injury. Since James' return, his sciatica hasn't been mentioned on an injury report. This, instead, is an absence due to "left foot injury management." MORE:Adam Schefter blasted for framing of latest Shedeur Sanders news James has had left foot issues in past seasons, but there hadn't been an obvious point this season where he sustained this injury....

just now (77+ words) WP: The US Congress has launched a review due to the order of the Minister of War, Hegseth, to "kill everyone." Zakharova considers Ermak's resignation to be another PR move by Kiev. Read us at MAX: The Ukrainian Institute of National Memory considered Admiral Ushakov to be propaganda of "Russian imperialism." Russian schoolchildren won 6 medals at the Chinese Mathematical Olympiad. In the Leningrad region, a carsharing car left the road and rolled over into a cemetery....

just now (543+ words) Who doesn't want to wake up a little'maybe a lot'richer? Back in 2017, billionaire entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" star Mark Cuban laid out a no-frills playbook for building wealth. His nine rules, shared in a Vanity Fair video, were exactly what you'd expect from someone who turned sweat equity into a billion-dollar payday: live cheap, build a cushion, avoid credit cards, and never stop learning. But one rule still stands out today for anyone with a high risk tolerance and a gambler's edge. Missed Nvidia and Tesla? RAD Intel Could Be the Next AI Powerhouse ' Just $0.85 a Share "If you're a true adventurer and you really want to throw the Hail Mary," Cuban said, "you might take 10%, put it in Bitcoin or Ethereum" but if you do that, you've gotta pretend you've already lost your money." No hype. No crypto evangelism....

just now (517+ words) People Are Sharing The Everyday Life Skills That Everyone Should Know Before They're 30, And Younger Folks Should Listen Up People Are Sharing The Everyday Life Skills That Everyone Should Know Before They're 30, And Younger Folks Should Listen Up It's a relatively easy skill to master, and it will save you a lot of trouble." It's never too late to learn something new, but there are some common, everyday skills you should probably become familiar with sooner rather than later. Recently, a Reddit user asked those in the Reddit community to share the life skills that everyone should know before turning 30, and as a 27-year-old, I need to know if you agree with these or not. Here are some of the skills adults think you should learn ASAP: 1. "Everyone should know how to change a flat tire. It sounds boring, but…...

just now (198+ words) Top Trump administration officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are meeting Ukrainian negotiators in Florida this weekend. The meeting comes after the resignation of Ukraine's top negotiator and chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, due to an anti-graft probe. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg brings you the latest. Ukraine and US meet for crunch peace talks - Officials from the United States, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, are engaged in peace negotiations with a Ukrainian delegation. - The discussions aim to refine a 28-point peace plan proposed by Trump, with Ukraine's lead negotiator, Rustem Umerov, emphasising safeguarding Ukrainian interests and securing long-term security guarantees. - Speaking from Hallandale Beach, Florida, Mr Rubio expressed optimism for "more progress" from the talks, which he stated are about creating a pathway for a sovereign, independent, and prosperous…...

just now (238+ words) If you're focusing on self-improvement heading into the new year, MasterClass is running a limited-time offer for Cyber Monday that halves the price of its annual subscriptions. You get access to hundreds of lessons taught by well-known celebrities and experts in their fields, and all for 50 percent off the normal $120 to $240 you'd pay for a MasterClass premium plan. MasterClass subscriptions are up to 50 percent off for Cyber Monday. Subscriptions are structured around annual plans that unlock the full catalog. You can watch classes on most devices, including smartphones, tablets and smart TVs, and your progress syncs across platforms. Offline viewing is supported too, so you can download lessons to study during travel or commutes. Beyond creative skills, MasterClass has expanded into professional growth and wellness topics, with courses covering leadership, communication and mindfulness. It's not just about inspiration; the platform's…...

1+ min ago (244+ words) A late-night kidnapping alert at UC Berkeley was sparked by what police now say was a fantasy football punishment carried out by a group of students. UC Berkeley's police department issued a crime alert early Wednesday morning after a witness claimed they saw 810 college-aged men carry another person into a cargo van near Stephens Hall shortly before midnight. The witness reported the incident about an hour later, prompting the university to warn of a possible kidnapping and aggravated assault on campus. In its initial alert published at 2:10 a.m., UCPD said authorities were attempting to locate the victim and had limited information about the people involved. The report did not indicate whether the person taken into the van was a student. According to The Berkeley Scanner, UCPD followed up Wednesday afternoon with new details after detectives were finally able to speak with…...

1+ min ago (707+ words) Kai Young is a Movie & TV Staff Writer at ComicBook and a former Senior Staff Writer and Junior Editor at Screen Rant. Based in sometimes-sunny Brighton, UK, Kai has a BA and MA from London South Bank University in Drama and Performance and Creative Performance Practice, which inspired his passion for the filmmaking process, [] There have been many times during his live-action adventures when Batman has broken his well-known "no killing" rule, but some instances have been particularly violent. Batman is one of the most iconic superheroes in any comic book franchise, but, unlike more brutal antiheroes or even morally-questionable heroes, Batman is usually steadfast about not killing his enemies. When bringing the character into live-action over the years, however, and it often seems impossible for Batman to get out of certain situations without taking out his adversaries once and…...

1+ min ago (330+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Shedeur Sanders makes his second NFL start as the Cleveland Browns host the San Francisco 49ers today " Sunday, Nov. 30 " at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free. Today's game will broadcast live on CBS with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern. Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this game for free by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $40 off your first month. This game will also stream on Paramount Plus, which offers a free trial. If you want to stick with it, the service offers the essential package for $7.99 a month and the premium package for $12.99 a month. Here are five storylines to watch for today's game: Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders energized the franchise by winning his starting debut in Sin City, becoming…...

1+ min ago (612+ words) A poll has shown how most Brits want Andrew Windsor to be hauled to the US to testify about his Epstein connections. Nov. 30 2025, Published 11:30 a.m. ET Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing mounting public fury " with insiders telling RadarOnline.com "huge public unrest" could erupt when he leaves Royal Lodge amid record-high demands for him to testify in the US about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. A new YouGov poll showed 75 percent of Britons wanted Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to testify in the US. A new YouGov poll of more than 4,500 people has shown 75 percent of Britons believe Andrew should travel to America to answer questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender. The former prince, who has been stripped of his remaining honors by King Charles, has continued to resist calls to speak under oath, even after claiming in 2019 he was willing to…...