Grizzlies pull ahead late to top Timberwolves

Jan 20, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) dribbles as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his team-high 24 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 108-106…

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Potent top line powering Kraken ahead of clash vs. Sabres

Jan 6, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Kaapo Kakko (84) advances the puck against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images When captain Jordan Eberle eventually returns from the injured list, the Seattle Kraken might need to find another spot for him…

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Clippers keeping bigger picture in sight ahead of game vs. Nets

Jan 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Clippers will continue their progression toward full strength when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night at Inglewood,…

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Your Frugal Travel Calendar for the Year Ahead

Traveling off-season, booking early, playing with flexible dates and going somewhere off the beaten path are tried-and-true budget travel strategies. But each year brings traffic patterns and perennial sales that can cue savvy travelers on when to book and when to travel. Whatever the timing, it pays to shop for travel during low-demand spots on…

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Venezuela’s opposition leader briefly arrested ahead of presidential inauguration ceremony 

Isabella Lapadula contributed to this article. Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado was briefly detained while leaving an opposition rally on Thursday afternoon in Caracas.  According to initial reports, armed men intercepted the motorcycle carrying her and detained Machado and her driver, which prompted shots to be fired. Image Source: María Corina Machado via X….

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What’s Behind Meta’s Makeover Ahead of Trump’s Second Term?

For years, Mark Zuckerberg tried to keep his social networks above the fray of partisan politics. And why not? Meta’s flagship apps — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — were rowdy nation-states unto themselves, with billions of users, fragile internal politics, skittish advertisers, perpetually aggrieved influencers and a sprawling, uneven enforcement regime (known as “content moderation”)…

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