Kevin Durant Honors Russell Westbrook Following Retirement Announcement Kevin Durant publicly praised former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook on Thursday, August 13, following Westbrook’s announcement that he is retiring from the NBA. Durant, writing on X, described his former teammate’s 18-season career as “iconic” and characterized Westbrook’s approach to the game as quiet and … Read more
Christchurch City Council is weighing a formal bid for a 20th NRL team, with officials proposing to fund a consultant-led feasibility study using the existing Recreation, Sport and Events budget. According to council documents, the proposed study would evaluate ownership models, financial sustainability, high-performance facility requirements, and the broader economic impact of hosting a franchise … Read more
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a challenging summer ahead of her fall runoff campaign against Nithya Raman, driven by a rise in homelessness, a major industrial fire in Boyle Heights, and high-profile staff departures, according to local political analysts and municipal reports. Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire and Community Fallout Bass returned to Los Angeles … Read more
According to USA TODAY Sports’ annual NFL uniform power rankings, the baseline standard and variety of uniforms across the league are at their highest level in decades, even if they fall just short of the 1980s peak. Four franchises—the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Tennessee Titans—introduced notable modifications to their primary looks … Read more
Artworks created by Persons Deprived of Liberty are featured at the Art for Everyone exhibit at SM Lanang in Davao City, reflecting stories of hope, healing, and transformation behind bars. The exhibit, which runs from July 25 to Aug. 3, was mounted by SM Lanang and Lawig-Diwa Inc. to showcase around 600 artworks created by … Read more
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood remained closed on Sunday between Sherbourne Drive and San Vicente Boulevard following a destructive water main break last Thursday that caused flooding and property damage. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has not provided a firm date for when the 110-year-old pipe will be fully repaired or … Read more
Yusef Robb, who runs tk/Communications, served as an unpaid advisor and spokesperson for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass while holding a city contract with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) worth nearly $600,000. According to the Bass administration, Robb’s pro bono work was “for the benefit of the city” and not a gift, though legal experts … Read more
A New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) official testified under oath that he denied a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) appeal regarding 9/11 toxin data based solely on the instructions of a city attorney. Russell Pecunies, a records appeal officer, admitted during a July 1 court-ordered deposition that he did not independently verify … Read more
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed on July 10, 2026, that Taylor Swift paid over US$160,000 to cover permit costs and municipal response expenses for her wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce. The event, held at Madison Square Garden, required significant police deployments and the closure of streets surrounding the Manhattan arena. The Economics … Read more
Wellington District Commander Penelope Gifford has dismissed allegations made by former councillor Ray Chung regarding police conduct during a search operation in Karori. Inspector Dean Silvester previously alleged in a text message that Chung spread misinformation and engaged in inappropriate contact with emergency services and the missing person’s family, claims which Chung has labeled “far-fetched.” … Read more