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Governor Abbott rebukes $700M lawsuit against Texas, says Mayor Adams "sued the wrong party"
Mayor Eric Adams is suing 17 Texas charter bus companies in his latest move to obstruct Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s program of busing thousands of migrants from his state’s border to New York City.
This former KKK headquarters in Texas is being transformed into a center of arts and culture
A former Texas-based headquarters for the Ku Klux Klan is being converted into an arts center after being purchased by a non-profit coalition. The building, which was home to one of the largest KKK chapters in America, will be renamed after Fred Rouse, the first lynching victim in Fort Worth.
Vince Staples to star as himself in Netflix comedy series
Critically-acclaimed rapper Vince Staples will star as himself in the upcoming Netflix original comedy seriesThe Vince Staples Show. Netflix announced that the five-episode debut season will be released on February 15 and shared the series' first trailer on social media.
Billionaire T-Wolves owner Marc Lore narrows destination of his $400B smart city to three US states
Former Walmart CEO and Minnesota Timberwolves owner Marc Lore is planning to build a "utopian smart city" that would rival the size of San Francisco by 2030. Lore announced that the first-of-its-kind city, named Telosa, would serve as a modern-day utopia for its residents.
Eagles captain Jason Kelce retires from the NFL after 13 seasons with Philadelphia
One of the most prolific centers in NFL history is calling it a career. Jason Kelce, a six-time Pro Bowler and longtime Eagles captain announced that he is retiring from football after 13 seasons with Philadelphia.
NBA legend Allen Iverson wants to rejoin the Sixers as a front office exec
Allen Iverson desires to join the Sixers brass, the former NBA MVP said in a recent interview. His playing days are over, obviously, and he isn't interested in coaching, but Iverson believes that he is worthy of a formal role with the team.
NASA to build the world's first solar-powered plane to determine if Mars is habitable
NASA already launched a moon-bound rocket this year and Mars could be next on the agenda. After successfully testing the functioning of the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars, NASA has unveiled a one-of-a-kind futuristic concept for flying a “fixed-wing aircraft” above the Martian surface.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Jordan enshrined in Bulls Ring of Honor
Six-time NBA champion and basketball icon Michael Jordan will headline the inaugural Bulls Ring of Honor class being inducted on Friday. Jordan, the franchise's all-time leader in points scored, assists, rebounds, and games played, received a ton of praise for his induction into the Bulls Ring of Honor, including a tribute from former President Barack Obama.
NASA launches a $13B rocket carrying the human remains of former presidents to the moon
While many began the New Year working to uphold newly-created resolutions, NASA kicked the year off embarking on a historic journey to the moon. For the first time in fifty years, NASA plans to successfully land on the moon via its new $13 billion rocket, Peregrine.
Ex-NFL star Brett Favre faces potential imprisonment for role in $77M Mississippi welfare scandal
Longtime Packers star Brett Favre made roughly $142 million throughout his 20-year NFL career. Now, he could spend the rest of his post-professional life behind bars over his alleged involvement in a $77 million welfare scandal in Mississippi.
Shaquille O'Neal to become the first player to have jersey retired by the Orlando Magic
Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal will soon have his jersey hanging in the rafters of three different arenas. Just over 30 years removed from being selected first overall by the Orlando Magic in the 1992 NBA Draft, O'Neal will have his No.32 jersey number retired by the Magic, the team announced.
Mayor Adams blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, announces order to slow migrant bus program
Mayor Eric Adams issued an executive order Wednesday to restrict the flow of migrant charter buses sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to New York City. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has piloted a program to send migrants to sanctuary cities in an ongoing fleet of bus trips since April 2022, but Mayor Adams is looking to increase regulations to the program.
Long-awaited $30B Dallas-to-Houston bullet train could begin construction in 2024
Houston to Dallas in less than 90 minutes - that was the pitch being made way back in 2012 for an unprecedented, high-speed rail in Texas. The bullet train route was initially slated to be completed in 2020, but a change in leadership and a power struggle over land rights pushed the privately-funded project, which carries a $30 billion price tag, into limbo.
Billionaire Mavs owner Mark Cuban wants Texas to legalize gambling
Last month, Mark Cuban, the longtime owner of the Dallas Mavericks, made the shocking decision to sell his majority stake in the NBA franchise. After running the Mavericks for 23 years, Cuban sold his majority stake in the team for $3.5 billion to American-Israeli billionaire Miriam Adelson and the Adelson family, who owns the Las Vegas Sands casino.
Steph and Ayesha Curry donate 85,000 books to Oakland schools for Christmas
Steph Curry's off-court mission to improve childhood literacy and make books more accessible in urban communities has been widely recognized for years. On Friday, just hours after returning from the Warriors game in Los Angeles, Curry donned a Santa hat and red sweatshirt and, alongside his wife Ayesha, attended the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation's 11th annual 'Christmas with the Currys.'
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