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The LA Lakers’ chances of securing a top-two Western Conference playoff spot took another hit with a loss in Orlando.The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another setback in their NBA playoff push, falling 118-106 to the Orlando Magic, who notched their first home victory since February. Despite 32 points from Luka Doncic and 24 from LeBron James, the Lakers dropped their third straight game on Monday, and at 43-28 are now tied with the Memphis Grizzlies in the battle for fourth place in the Western Conference. Franz Wagner scored 32 points and Paolo Banchero added 30 for the Magic, who out-scored…

President Donald Trump’s crypto portfolio continues to grow. His crypto project World Liberty Financial has launched a stablecoin, or a token pegged to a fiat currency like the U.S. dollar, according to Bitcoin or Ethereum can soar or plummet 10% in hours. As their name implies, stablecoins are designed not to fluctuate. This is achieved by creating a reserve, typically in cash or Treasury bills, that back the stablecoin on a one-to-one basis. Stablecoins can serve as a cash equivalent, and are especially popular with traders because they provide a shelter from volatility. They don’t require investors to go from…

Justin Bieber has shared photos from a recent day date with wife, Hailey Bieber. Justin, 31, took to Instagram on Sunday, March 23, to document an outing with Hailey, 28, where the pair indulged in some delicious comfort food. The “I Don’t Care” singer first shared two photos of Hailey to his Instagram grid before sharing a further memory via his Instagram Stories. In the carousel, Hailey was snapped standing in a food store as the pair prepared to order their meal. The carousel also included a snap of the Rhode founder sitting across from Justin at an outdoor table,…

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Now 21 years old, the alleged victim has spoken out about her experience for the first time. (BuzzFeed News is referring to her as “G.” to protect her identity.) Then just 11 years old, G. was on the cruise with her grandmother and little sister and was excited about the vacation. “Automatically, as a child, you think it’s going to be amazing,” she said.Before the ship had even cast off for the Caribbean, G. went downstairs to get the Wi-Fi password, she told BuzzFeed News. “I asked the person that was outside of the restaurant for directions to the lobby,”…

Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days. MBW’s round-up is supported by Centtrip, which helps over 500 of the world’s best-selling artists maximize their income and reduce their touring costs.This week’s news cycle was dominated by data on 2024 recorded music revenues, and a variety of issues related to copyright.Via data from IFPI, we learned that global recorded music revenues rose 4.8% YoY in 2024, with emerging markets and Europe leading the way and the US lagging behind.The US’s performance was highlighted by the…

Former Impractical Jokers star Joe Gatto is defending himself against assault allegations. “I have used poor judgment and as a result have violated the trust of the people I love most,” Gatto told Page Six on Saturday, March 22. “But anyone who knows me at all knows full well that I wouldn’t assault anyone.” He added, “Working on myself is an ongoing process, and I am now going to take some time away from the public eye to focus my energies where I need to.” A person who goes by the username @joozyb on TikTok levied allegations against Gatto in…

Katie Taylor | Boxing News Skip to main content Skip to footer PROFESSIONAL RECORDLast 5 FightsFull NameKatie TaylorNicknameThe Bray BomberDate of Birth2 July, 1986 (38)GenderfemaleNationalityIrishPlace of BirthBray, IrelandResidenceConnecticut, USAStanceorthodoxHeight5′5″ ft in (165 cm)Reach66 in (168 cm)Years Active2016-Pro Debut26 November, 2016Next Fight11 July, 202524-1-047-3-1Professional careerWins24Losses1Draws0no contests0KnockoutsKnockoutsKnockoutsKnockoutsKnockoutsKnockoutsKnockoutsKnockoutsKnockoutsKnockoutsTotal Fights25Wins By ko6wins by decision18Pro Rounds214KO Percentage25

The Israeli cabinet passed a no-confidence motion on Sunday against the country’s attorney general to begin the process of dismissing her. Critics of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the move part of his effort to curb the independence of the judiciary and purge officials he considers disloyal.Mr. Netanyahu and his allies have accused the attorney general, Gali Baharav-Miara, of undermining them. The no-confidence vote against her, as well as the cabinet’s approval days before of the firing of Israel’s domestic intelligence chief, has rekindled street protests reminiscent of the upheaval over government plans to overhaul the judiciary before the war…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The war in Sudan has returned to where it first ignited two years ago: in a battle for downtown Khartoum.After days of clashes, forces loyal to de facto president General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan retook the presidential palace on Friday from erstwhile allies in the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The army (SAF) has since gone on to seize other official buildings including the central bank — marking a potential turning point in the war.The recapture of the presidential palace caps several months in…