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October 24, 2025.

Portland Trail Blazers acting head coach Tiago Splitter speaks during a press conference before an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Trail Blazers take to the court for the first time after coach Chauncey Billups’ arrest

October 24, 2025

Stunned by the arrest of head coach Chauncey Billups in a sprawling alleged poker scheme, the Portland Trail Blazers took to the court Friday night under an interim coach as they navigated an unexpectedly tumultuous start to the new season. Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier were among those arrested Thursday for what federal law enforcement officials described as their involvement in various illicit gambling activities. The mood was somber in the Blazers’ locker room before Friday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Few players wanted to talk.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Luka Doncic scores 49 to extend his sizzling season start in Lakers’ 128-110 win over Timberwolves

October 24, 2025

Luka Doncic scored 49 points and became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic followed his 43-point performance in an opening-night loss to Golden State with his highest-scoring effort yet in a Lakers jersey, going 14 for 23 with five 3-pointers while adding 11 rebounds and eight assists. Anthony Edwards scored 31 points and Julius Randle had 26 for Minnesota, which couldn’t slow the Lakers’ offense in a rematch of last season’s first-round playoff series won in five games by the Wolves.

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From left, Mayoral candidates, Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a debate, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, Pool)

Early voting begins in New York City mayor’s race and contest to pick New Jersey’s next governor

October 24, 2025

Polling places open Saturday for in-person voting in two of the year’s most closely watched elections: The New York City mayor’s race and the contest to pick New Jersey’s next governor. New Yorkers are choosing between Democrat Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is on the ballot as an independent. The New Jersey governor’s race features Republican state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli against Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill. New York has allowed early voting since 2019. New Jersey adopted early voting in 2021. Early voting in both states runs through Nov. 2. Polling sites in all three states will then open widely for Election Day on Nov. 4.

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Republican Jack Ciattarelli speaks during the final debate in the New Jersey governor's race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in New Brunswick, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Trump speaks at tele-rally to boost GOP’s chances in governor’s race in New Jersey

October 24, 2025

President Donald Trump is urging his supporters in New Jersey to vote for Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli. He made these remarks during a telephone rally Friday, before early voting starts on Saturday. During the call and at the White House, Trump emphasized Ciattarelli’s focus on reducing energy costs and praised his knowledge of the energy sector. Trump also encouraged voters with mail ballots to submit them but reiterated his skepticism about mail voting. New Jersey and Virginia are the only states with gubernatorial contests on Nov. 4, seen as indicators for the upcoming midterms. Trump has not announced plans to campaign in person with Ciattarelli.

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MLS Commissioner Don Garber presents the Golden Boot award to Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi before match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against the Nashville SC, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Messi gets trophy, then has two goals to lift Inter Miami past Nashville 3-1 in playoff opener

October 24, 2025

Lionel Messi shines in Inter Miami’s 3-1 win over Nashville SC, opening the Major League Soccer playoffs. He scores twice and assists Tadeo Allende’s goal. The victory on Friday night comes after Messi’s three-year contract extension was announced. MLS Commissioner Don Garber praises Messi’s impact, presenting him with the Golden Boot for top goal scorer. Messi’s performance has boosted MLS’s popularity and Inter Miami’s value. His new contract could see him playing into his early 40s. Garber calls Messi the “unicorn of unicorns” for his unique talent and competitive spirit.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle (3) skates in for a rebound in front of Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Ovechkin scores 899th goal as Capitals beat Blue Jackets 5-1 for 6th win in 7 games

October 24, 2025

Alex Ovechkin scored his 899th career goal and added an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1. John Carlson and Connor McMichael also each had a goal and an assist, and Justin Sourdif and Tom Wilson also scored as Washington got its sixth win in seven games. Logan Thompson stopped 34 shots for his fifth straight win. Denton Mateychuk scored and Jet Greaves finished with 25 saves for the Blue Jackets, who snapped a two-game win streak. Ovechkin pushed Washington’s lead to 2-0 at 1:36 of the third, getting the puck off a faceoff in the right circle on the offensive end and quickly firing it past Greaves to move the NHL career goals leader one away from 900.

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FILE - Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

October 24, 2025

The Miami Heat are dealing with the absence of Terry Rozier, who has been placed on indefinite leave by the NBA. Federal agents arrested Rozier on Thursday, charging him with involvement in a betting scheme related to a March 2023 game. Heat captain Bam Adebayo expressed the team’s support for Rozier, emphasizing their bond. Coach Erik Spoelstra highlighted Rozier’s positive impact on the team. Rozier has denied wrongdoing. The Heat are now focused on moving forward without him as the league continues without pause.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., meets with reporters near the closed House chamber on day 24 of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Jeffries backs Mamdani for NYC mayor months after primary

October 24, 2025

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City. Jeffries says he respects the will of the primary voters and the young people inspired by Mamdani’s candidacy. Mamdani, a Democratic socialist state lawmaker, defeated former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the June primary. Cuomo is still running as an independent in the November general election. Jeffries acknowledges some disagreements with Mamdani but emphasizes the need to push back against Republican extremism. Jeffries’ endorsement is seen as a move for a unified Democratic ticket, though it will likely draw GOP criticism.

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FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2017, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump, right, chats with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

Trump heads to 3-country sprint in Asia, meeting with Xi as government shutdown drags on at home

October 24, 2025

President Donald Trump heads to Asia on Friday for his first trip this term to the continent, where he’s expected to try to strike investment deals, work through trade talks and further some peace efforts. The main event: a face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week in South Korea. Trump is scheduled to leave the White House late Friday night for a long-haul flight that has him arriving in Malaysia on Sunday morning, the first stop on a three-country sprint. He’ll also meet with Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.

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FILE - Charlie Javice, center, exits Manhattan federal court, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

JPMorgan Chase wants out of paying $115M legal tab for convicted fraudsters

October 24, 2025

JPMorgan Chase wants to stop paying millions in legal fees for two convicted fraudsters. The bank said in a court filing Friday that Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar have racked up an astronomical $115 million legal bill. The bank said it shouldn’t have to pay and that its agreement to shoulder the costs should end. The bank had agreed to pay legal fees when it bought Javice and Amar’s financial aid startup Frank. Javice was convicted in March of making it seem like Frank had millions more customers than it did. The bank says the bills far exceed any reasonable amount the two may have needed for their defense.

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during the swearing-in ceremony of Gen. William Rincon as the new national police director in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

US imposes sanctions on Colombia’s president and family members over drug trade allegations

October 24, 2025

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a government member over drug trade allegations. The Treasury Department announced the penalties Friday, escalating tensions with Colombia, a key U.S. ally in South America. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Petro of allowing drug cartels to flourish. Petro has denied the allegations and plans to defend himself in U.S. courts. The move follows Trump’s threats to cut aid and impose tariffs on Colombia. Petro has criticized U.S. military actions targeting drug traffickers in the region.

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Food and milk sit in a shopping cart during a Forgotten Harvest distribution event held at Woodside Bible Church, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Pontiac, Mich. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)

Trump administration won’t tap contingency fund to keep food aid flowing, memo says

October 24, 2025

The Trump administration says it won’t use a roughly $5 billion contingency fund to keep food aid flowing in November amid the government shutdown. The administration also says that states temporarily covering the cost of food assistance benefits next month will not be reimbursed. The declarations are part of a two-page Agriculture Department memo that surfaced Friday. The memo blames Democratic lawmakers for food assistance benefits not going out on Nov. 1. But House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said the administration has the resources to ensure than not a single American goes hungry on Nov. 1. The program helps about 1 in 8 Americans buy groceries.

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Kenia Os and Peso Luma arrive at the Latin Billboard Awards Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Bad Bunny didn’t miss the Billboard Latin Music Awards, he was the top winner

October 24, 2025

His presence had remained a mystery, but Bad Bunny was there in person Thursday night to receive all the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards that were handed to him, including the special Billboard Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century Award. Bad Bunny had broken a record by being a finalist for 27 categories of the Latin Billboards 2025, and became the top winner of the night with 11 awards, including artist of the year; Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year, and “Hot Latin Songs” Male Artist of the Year. Fuerza Regida, Karol G and Óscar Maydon were other winners of the night.

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FILE - Harjinder Singh is escorted to an airplane by Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and law enforcement, Aug. 21, 2025, in Stockton, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy, File)

Truck driver in fatal Florida crash repeatedly failed driving tests, official says. What to know

October 24, 2025

A commercial truck driver who is charged with killing three people in a deadly crash in Florida in August had failed a commercial driver’s license repeatedly. That’s according to a senior official in the Florida Attorney General’s Office. Harjinder Singh failed a CDL test 10 times in the span of two months in Washington state in 2023, before Washington ultimately issued him a license, the official said. Singh is also accused of being in the country illegally. Florida is using his case of Harjinder Singh to urge the Supreme Court to permanently bar some states from giving CDLs to people who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

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FILE - Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

7 charged in 2024 Pennsylvania voter registration fraud that prosecutors say was motivated by money

October 24, 2025

A yearlong investigation into suspected fraudulent voter registration forms in Pennsylvania has led to criminal charges against six street canvassers and their leader. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said Friday the fraud was motivated by financial gain, not an attempt to influence election results. The man who led the drives in Pennsylvania is Guillermo Sainz. He is charged with illegally offering money to meet quotas. The six canvassers are charged with forgery and tampering with records. The investigation began in late October 2024 when election workers in one county flagged about 2,500 forms for potential fraud. The forms included all party affiliations.

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell arrives for his news conference at the NFL owners meetings, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew

NFL reminds players of league gambling policy in light of federal indictments

October 24, 2025

The NFL is reminding players they are prohibited from taking part in any form of illegal gambling and betting on league games. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the league asked all 32 teams to reiterate key aspects of its gambling policy and make the document readily available to players. The reminder follows an FBI investigation into illicit gambling activities resulted in the arrests of NBA coach Chauncey Billups of the Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and others. NFL players are prohibited from betting on NFL games or sharing confidential team information.

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FILE - President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

US starts investigating China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal as Trump heads to Asia

October 24, 2025

U.S. officials have launched an investigation into whether China fulfilled its commitments under a 2020 trade pact. The announcement came Friday as President Donald Trump prepared for a trip to Asia, where he may meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trade tensions have risen, with both countries imposing more restrictions in recent weeks. Trump has threatened a new 100% tariff on China. The investigation may aim to find new leverage against Beijing and pressure it to buy more U.S. goods. An analysis shows Beijing purchased only 58% of the U.S. exports it committed to in the 2020 trade deal. This year, China has stopped buying American soybeans in a new trade war with the U.S.

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U.S. military senior leadership listen as President Donald Trump speaks at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Quantico, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown

October 24, 2025

The Pentagon has confirmed it’s accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown. The announcement Friday raises ethical questions after President Donald Trump had said a friend offered the gift to defray any shortfalls. While large and unusual, the gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks. The Trump administration told Congress last week that it used $6.5 billion to make payroll. The next payday is coming within the week, and it’s unclear if the administration will again move money around to ensure the military does not go without compensation.

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Nick Moen Named President and CEO of Special Olympics South Dakota

October 24, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Oct. 24, 2025) — The Board of Directors of Special Olympics South Dakota (SOSD) has appointed Nick Moen as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 27. Moen brings more than a decade of leadership experience in higher education, nonprofit athletics, and community engagement. He most recently served as […]

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Rapid City Mayor Applauds Governor Rhoden’s Airport Investment Proposal

October 24, 2025

Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun voiced support Thursday for Gov. Larry Rhoden’s proposal to create a zero-interest loan program aimed at funding major airport expansion projects across South Dakota. The mayor’s statement, shared by State Rep. Mike Derby during the governor’s announcement event, emphasized the economic importance of strong air infrastructure to the state’s continued […]

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Miguel poses for a portrait in New York on Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)

Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

October 24, 2025

R&B superstar Miguel is back with his latest album, “CAOS,” out now after a nearly decadelong hiatus, calling it his most “angry” project to date. It’s his first studio album since 2017’s “War & Leisure.” The Grammy winner says global events like the coronavirus pandemic and international wars, along with personal conflicts like his divorce and industry comparisons contributed to his break. The “Adorn” and “Sure Thing” artist writes on all 12 songs on the “CAOS” project, with the album’s lone feature awarded to the legendary George Clinton of Parliament-Funkadelic. The album also features original Spanish-language songs from the artist whose mother is Black and father is Mexican, embracing his mixed heritage and culture more directly.

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New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks at the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx mosque in New York on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

In emotional speech, Zohran Mamdani defends Muslim identity against ‘racist and baseless’ attacks

October 24, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is pledging to embrace his Muslim identity amid growing attacks in the final days of the campaign. In an emotional address outside a Bronx mosque Friday, Mamdani said recent comments by Cuomo and his supporters had crossed a line into “racist and baseless” fear-mongering. He said he would embrace his faith in response in the hopes of sending a message to fellow Muslims living in fear. Despite skepticism from some Democrats, Mamdani earned the endorsement of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday.

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FILE - David Herrera Urias, attorney for plaintiffs, questions a witness during a trial Aug. 26, 2004, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File)

Judge halts death penalty case in New Mexico due to federal shutdown

October 24, 2025

A judge in New Mexico halted legal proceedings in a federal death penalty case because the U.S. government shutdown is impeding the defendant’s right to legal representation. The recent order temporarily stays the prosecution of 52-year-old Labar Tsethlikai in a string of kidnappings involving sexual abuse and at least two deaths. The case is a centerpiece of efforts to bring justice in cases of missing and murdered individuals in Native American communities. Death penalty cases including Tsethlikai’s are especially costly to defend and provide an early warning about escalating impacts of the government shutdown on the judiciary.

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FILE - Kilmar Abrego Garcia joins supporters in a protest rally outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Baltimore, Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

US says it now plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia as soon as Oct. 31

October 24, 2025

The U.S. government now plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia. A statement from his immigration attorneys on Friday that calls the plan “punitive, cruel, and unconstitutional.” The Salvadoran national’s case has become a magnet for opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies since he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Since his return to the U.S. in June, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been seeking to deport him to a series of African countries. The latest filing says he could be deported as early as Oct. 31. A federal lawsuit claims the administration is illegally using deportation to punish him for the embarrassment of its earlier mistake.

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FILE - John Gotti, right, arrives at court with his attorney Attorney Gerald Schargel, center, and his brother Peter Gotti, left, on Feb.9, 1990, in New York. (AP Photo/David Cantor, File)

Mafia returns to center stage in NBA betting scandal that included rigged poker games

October 24, 2025

Decades after a crackdown by prosecutors decimated the ranks of the New York Mafia, the indictment of an NBA coach, a player and nearly three dozen others in a betting scandal highlights the mob’s persistence and adaptability. Four of New York’s five organized crime families allegedly participated in the sophisticated rigging of high-stakes poker games that one investigator compared to a Hollywood movie. The mobsters are accused of pocketing some of the $7 million that was fleeced from unsuspecting victims drawn to poker tables in Las Vegas, Miami, Manhattan and Long Island’s seaside playground for the rich and famous.

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Trump’s trade war with Canada: a timeline of how we got here

October 24, 2025

President Donald Trump’s barrage of tariffs has quickly strained the United States’ longstanding relationship with Canada over the last year. Since taking office in January, Trump has threatened Canada’s economy and sovereignty with steep import taxes on its goods. That’s outraged Canadians, created uncertainty for businesses and consumers across both countries and led to Canada’s own retaliatory measures. And just this week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined plans to double its non-U.S. exports in the next decade. Meanwhile, Trump now says he’s ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada, over a TV ad opposing his new levies.

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New York Giants' Jaxson Dart, center, and Cam Skattebo celebrate after a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

NFL fines Giants, coach Brian Daboll and rookie Cam Skattebo for violating concussion protocols

October 24, 2025

The NFL levied three fines totaling $315,000 against the New York Giants for violating concussion protocol by peeking into a medical tent to check on injured quarterback Jaxson Dart during his evaluation two weeks ago. The league fined the team $200,000, fined coach Brian Daboll $100,000 and fined rookie running back Cam Skattebo $15,000 for talking to Dart before his evaluation was complete and creating the perception that they were interfering with the exam. TV cameras caught Daboll and Skattebo poking their heads into the blue injury tent during the Thursday night game against Philadelphia.

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FILE - The Social Security Administration's main campus is seen in Woodlawn, Md., Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month

October 24, 2025

Some seniors say the Social Security Administration’s cost-of-living adjustment won’t help much in their ability to pay for their daily expenses. The agency announced Friday the annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month. Eighty-year-old Florence, South Carolina, resident Linda Deas says it does not match the current “affordability crisis.” The benefits increase will go into effect for Social Security recipients beginning in January. Friday’s announcement was meant to be made last week but was delayed because of the federal government shutdown. Recipients got a 2.5% COLA boost in 2025 and a 3.2% increase in 2024.

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A woman looks at shoes at a Sam's Club, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Bentonville, Ark. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

October 24, 2025

The government shutdown likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices. In past shutdowns the consumer price index — the government’s principal inflation measure — was compiled based on partial data. But it may be too late to gather even that level of information, the Labor Department said.

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Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan’s views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context

October 24, 2025

President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada Thursday night, furious over what he called a “fake’’ television ad from Ontario’s provincial government that quoted former U.S. President Ronald Reagan from 38 years ago criticizing tariffs — Trump’s favorite economic tool. The ad features audio excerpts from an April 25, 1987 radio address in which Reagan said: “Over the long run such trade barriers hurt every American worker and consumer.’’ But Ontario’s ad is missing important context: Reagan made the address a week after he himself had imposed tariffs on Japanese semiconductors; he was attempting to explain the decision, which seemed at odds with his reputation as a free trader.

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FILE - Republican gubernatorial challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey participates in a debate, on Oct. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says

October 24, 2025

Four family members of a Republican running for governor in Illinois have died in a helicopter crash in Montana. Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren were killed on Wednesday. Bailey is a former state lawmaker who lost the 2022 gubernatorial election but is seeking his party’s nomination again. His son, Zachary, was piloting the helicopter during a business trip to expand the family’s farm operations. The cause of the crash is unknown. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi expressed condolences, asking for thoughts and prayers for the Bailey family.

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A sample ballot is pictured before early voting starts in California's statewide special election, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Paula Ulichney-Munoz)

DOJ prepares to send election monitors to California, New Jersey following requests from state GOPs

October 24, 2025

The Department of Justice is preparing to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey next month, targeting two Democratic states holding off-year elections following requests from their state Republican parties. The DOJ is announcing Friday that it is planning to monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions: Passaic County, New Jersey, and Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Riverside and Fresno counties in California “to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.” Both states feature races of national prominence in an otherwise low-key election year — a governor’s race in New Jersey and a congressional redistricting special election in California.

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FBI assistant director Christopher Raia speaks at a press conference announcing the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

The NBA hoped to begin its season on a strong note. Now it faces a gambling scandal

October 24, 2025

The NBA has strict rules against betting on its games, and the consequences are clear. Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry Rozier are out of the league indefinitely. They were arrested Thursday for involvement in illicit gambling activities. Billups is accused of being part of a poker scheme that cheated victims out of millions. Rozier allegedly shared insider information affecting bets on his performance. Both have been placed on leave by the NBA. The league emphasizes the seriousness of these actions, with Commissioner Adam Silver warning that such behavior puts livelihoods at risk.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a roundtable on criminal cartels with President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Another US strike in Caribbean targets alleged drug-running boat, killing 6, Hegseth says

October 24, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says another U.S. strike in the Caribbean targeted an alleged drug-running boat operated by the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, killing six people. It’s the 10th strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs. The death toll of the Trump administration’s campaign against drug cartels is up to at least 46 people. Hegseth warns the drug smugglers the U.S. will hunt them down and kill them. The pace of the strikes has quickened in recent days from one every few weeks in September when they began to three this week. Two of the strikes this week were carried out in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

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Drone spraying is the way of the agricultural future.

October 24, 2025

By: Kory Lanphear The famous Greek myth of Icarus and Daedalus warns of the perils of flying too near the sun. In reality, flying too close to the ground is far more dangerous. It is with this partially in mind that Managing Members Brandon Hatle and Tim Brown created AerSol, which deals in agriculture and […]

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FILE - The Supreme Court in Washington, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

How a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for meteoric growth in legal sports betting

October 24, 2025

A 2018 Supreme Court decision opened the floodgates to the legalized sports-betting industry, now worth billions of dollars a year, even as it recognized that the decision was controversial. That high-court ruling is back in the spotlight after the arrests on Thursday of more than 30 people, including an NBA player and coach, in two cases alleging sprawling criminal schemes to rake in millions by rigging sports bets and poker games involving Mafia families. The court’s ruling struck down a 1992 federal law, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, that had barred betting on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states.

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Samara Joy poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Samara Joy reflects on her Grammy wins and the creative journey behind ‘Portrait’

October 24, 2025

Samara Joy’s voice transports listeners to the early jazz clubs, evoking legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. At 25, she’s a five-time Grammy winner, with her album “Linger Awhile” earning her best new artist and best jazz vocal album in 2023. Praised by artists like Chaka Khan and Quincy Jones, Joy has gained a large following on TikTok, introducing jazz to a new generation. Her latest album, “Portrait,” is her most personal, capturing the tension between excitement and overwhelm. Joy says it marks a turning point in trusting her instincts and creative vision.

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Police officers examine a U-Haul truck involved in a shooting at the entrance to Coast Guard Base Alameda, according to an officer at the scene, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Shots fired at vehicle after it backs into US Coast Guard base in the San Francisco Bay Area

October 24, 2025

Law enforcement officers have fired shots at a vehicle that backed into a U.S. Coast Guard base in the San Francisco Bay Area that had been the site of protests against federal immigration agents. The shooting happened Thursday night at the base in Alameda, hours after President Donald Trump called off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco to quell crime. The Coast Guard posted on X that the vehicle drove away and no personnel were hurt. Video showed a U-Haul truck trying to back into the base. The Coast Guard says the FBI is investigating.

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Atlanta United, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026

October 24, 2025

Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, ensuring he stays with the team as they move to a new stadium next year. The deal was announced Thursday, a day before Inter Miami’s playoff opener against Nashville. Messi’s presence is expected to boost ticket sales as the club prepares for the move into the stadium near Miami International Airport. He was the league’s MVP last season and is favored to win again this year. Messi’s decision to stay is significant for both the club and MLS, as his influence continues to grow. Inter Miami said it was a three-year deal through 2028.

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FILE - An Alaska Airlines aircraft sits in the airline's hangar at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Jan. 10, 2024, in SeaTac, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounded its flights for hours

October 24, 2025

Alaska Airlines says its operations have resumed after it had to ground its planes for hours because of an information technology outage. The airline says in a statement Friday that 229 flights were canceled because of the outage and that more flight disruptions were expected as it works to “reposition aircraft and crews.” It also adds it is working on getting travelers affected by the disruption to their destinations and recommends that passengers check their flight status before heading to the airport. The grounding Thursday affected Alaska Air and Horizon Air flights.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Stephen Curry’s heroics overshadow Aaron Gordon’s 50-point night in Warriors’ OT win

October 24, 2025

Stephen Curry has once again stolen the spotlight in a thrilling game against the Denver Nuggets. On Thursday night, Curry hit a tying 3-pointer late in regulation and scored 16 straight points for the Golden State Warriors. He helped them overcome Aaron Gordon’s impressive 50-point night to win 137-131. Gordon made history with the seventh 50-point season opener in NBA history, tying a record with 10 3-pointers. Despite this, Curry’s performance down the stretch secured the win for the Warriors. The game went into overtime, where Curry led the way with seven points, improving Golden State to improve to 2-0.

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