Immanuel Quickley, the 26-year-old combo guard for the Toronto Raptors, has carved out a reputation as one of the league’s most electric bench-to-starter success stories. Drafted 25th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2020 (and immediately traded to the New York Knicks), Quickley entered the NBA as a sharpshooting prospect from the University of … Read more
In a league where multimillion-dollar contracts and highlight-reel dunks often steal the spotlight, it’s the small, spontaneous acts of humanity that remind us why we fall in love with basketball. On Friday night at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley delivered just that—a mid-game gesture of pure generosity that transformed a routine equipment change … Read more
Lionel Andrés Messi, born June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, is widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time. Over a 21-year senior career, he has shattered records, redefined excellence, and inspired generations. From a shy 13-year-old arriving at FC Barcelona to a global icon lifting the World Cup, Messi’s journey is a masterclass … Read more
In the sweltering heat of Luanda’s Estádio 11 de Novembro, the roar of 50,000 passionate Angolan fans created an electric atmosphere on a day steeped in history. Angola was marking the 50th anniversary of its independence from Portugal, and what better way to celebrate than by hosting the reigning world champions, Argentina? The Albiceleste, led … Read more
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — In a display of engineering prowess that rivals the feats of its competitor SpaceX, Blue Origin, the space venture founded by Jeff Bezos, successfully landed its towering New Glenn rocket booster on an ocean droneship on Thursday, November 13, 2025. This landmark achievement marks only the second time in history that … Read more
SYDNEY – A single ticket has turned an ordinary Thursday night into a multimillion-dollar dream, scooping the entire $50 million Powerball jackpot in Draw 1539. The life-altering win came after the numbers 22, 10, 6, 15, 2, 8, 7 were drawn, with the crucial Powerball 13 sealing the fortune. The odds of matching all seven … Read more
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed legislation late Wednesday night to reopen the federal government, bringing an abrupt end to the longest shutdown in U.S. history after 43 days of political gridlock that disrupted millions of lives, crippled air travel, and threatened food assistance programs. The bill, passed by the House 222-209 earlier in the … Read more
In a candid exchange on Fox News that aired Tuesday night, President Donald Trump defended the H-1B skilled worker visa program, bluntly stating that the United States lacks the domestic talent to fill certain high-tech and specialized manufacturing roles. Responding to host Laura Ingraham’s concerns about the program potentially depressing American wages, Trump remarked, “No, … Read more
In a seismic shift for private philanthropy, the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub has redirected nearly all its resources toward basic science and biomedical research, backed by an eye-popping $1 billion annual operating budget starting in 2025. This marks a bold escalation in the ambitions of Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, pediatrician Priscilla Chan, who … Read more
Healthcare isn’t just evolving—it’s in full panic mode. With hospitals bleeding cash, staff quitting in droves, and patients sicker than ever, a bombshell new survey from Chartis reveals that 91% of health system executives are convinced their organizations must rip up the playbook and reinvent themselves within five years, or risk extinction. The weapon of … Read more