Phoenix Suns All-Star forward Kevin Durant will join his fifth NBA team after being traded to the Houston Rockets.
The Houston Rockets are acquiring 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 2025 10th overall pick, and five second-round picks. Durant, who averaged 26.6 points last season, will join a strong Rockets lineup and is eligible for a two-year extension worth up to $122 million.
US President Donald Trump indicated support for regime change in Iran, contradicting his administration's claim that Operation Midnight Hammer was solely focused on targeting nuclear sites. While Trump suggested that if the Iranian regime fails to improve, a regime change could be warranted, his officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, maintained that the operation was not aimed at altering Iran's government. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA bride was shot dead on her wedding night in Goult, near Avignon, France, when masked gunmen opened fire, injuring the groom and a 13-year-old child. One suspect was killed in the exchange, and authorities are investigating the incident, believed to be linked to drug-related violence, while a manhunt for the fleeing attackers is underway. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA Tennessee judge ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation is tied to President Trump's immigration policies, while he awaits trial on human smuggling charges; however, he may still be detained by ICE. The judge emphasized the presumption of innocence and the need for a fair trial, despite the government's intentions to deport him quickly. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreApple's co-founder Steve Jobs clarified that the 'i' in iPhone and other Apple products primarily signifies the internet, representing the connection to the digital world. It also embodies concepts like individual, instruct, inform, and inspire, while alluding to personal ownership and the educational aspect of Apple's offerings. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreUS President Donald Trump announced in a televised address that the US conducted "massive, precision strikes" on three nuclear sites in Iran, following escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. While Iranian officials confirmed the attacks, they claimed there was no significant damage to the facilities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The US dropped bombs on some important buildings in Iran because of a fight going on, but Iran said those buildings are okay....
Read moreAustralian banks have been slow to reduce their involvement in deforestation, with major lenders like ANZ, Westpac, and Commonwealth Bank still financing agribusinesses linked to land clearing, which contributes to climate change and threatens biodiversity. A report by the Australian Conservation Foundation highlights the risks associated with deforestation, urging banks to eliminate such practices from their portfolios and calling for a national strategy to end deforestation by 2030. Need More Context? 🔎
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