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The two companies recently teamed up for the “ABBA Voyage” show in London, in which fans could attend a full concert by the Swedish band — as performed by their digital avatars. He says the band won't be on stage during the virtual performance because “that’s the key thing,” of the future-seeking technology. That’s what you could do with this.”Political Cartoons View All 1277 ImagesIn order to create their digital avatars, who are depicted as a kind of superhero version of the band, Kiss performed in motion capture suits. Aespa, the K-pop girl group, frequently perform alongside their digital avatars — the quartet is meant to be viewed as an octet with digital twins. The band deserves to live on because the band is bigger than we are,” Kiss frontman Paul Stanley said in roundtable interview.

Persons: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer —, George Lucas ’, ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, —, “, Kiss, Mark Tuan, ”, Tuan, we’ve, Paul Organizations: New York, Kiss, Industrial, Pophouse Entertainment, Machines Locations: New, Madison, London, Swedish

☆ Russian Court Extends Detention of Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Ann M. Simmons | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A Russian court extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich through at least Jan. 30 of next year. Gershkovich is being held on an allegation of espionage that he, the Journal and the U.S. government vehemently deny. Photo: Lefortovo District Court/TASS/ZUMA PressA Russian court extended by two months the detention of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva , a dual U.S.-Russian citizen awaiting trial on a charge that she failed to register as a foreign agent. The Sovetsky District Court in Kazan, a city in southwest Russia, on Friday ordered Kurmasheva be held until Feb. 5, her company said. She was initially taken into custody in October, while visiting Russia for a family emergency, and her detention was subsequently prolonged until Dec. 5.

Persons: Evan Gershkovich, Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, Kurmasheva Organizations: Wall Street, U.S, Court, TASS, Press, Radio Free, Radio Liberty Locations: Lefortovo, Radio Free Europe, U.S, Sovetsky, Kazan, Russia

In a third suit, Liza Gardner says that in 1990, Mr. Combs coerced her into sex and then, a couple of days later, choked her so hard she passed out. In a statement, Jonathan D. Davis, a lawyer for Mr. Combs, said: “The new claims against Mr. Combs for alleged misconduct from many years ago, which were filed at the last minute, are all denied and rejected by him. Because of Mr. Combs’s fame and success, he is an easy target for accusers who attempt to smear him. As news of those suits ricocheted through social media, accusations from Mr. Combs’s past were resurfaced and dissected. In a 2004 interview, Kimora Lee Simmons, the model and TV personality, said that Mr. Combs had threatened her while she was pregnant.

Persons: ”, Dan Charnas, “, Mr, Combs, Joi Dickerson, Neal, drugging, Dickerson, Ventura’s, Liza Gardner, Jonathan D, Davis, Combs’s, Sean John, Kimora Lee Simmons, Gina Huynh Organizations: Combs Global, New York Legislature, Combs Locations: New York

☆ Kiss Loves to Say Goodbye. Is Its Rock ’n’ Roll Really Over?
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Rob Tannenbaum | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

But Sinatra returned two years later, to much ballyhoo and chart success, with the album “Ol’ Blue Eyes is Back.” Bowie was paying attention. “David was a big Sinatra fan,” his former manager, Tony DeFries, recently told Mojo magazine. Bowie’s retirement was a ruse, DeFries added, to generate publicity and whip up demand for a headlining tour of big venues in the United States. It worked; in 1974, Bowie played arenas across the country, including two shows at Madison Square Garden. After Bowie retired in 1973, then unretired in 1974, he retired a second time in 1975.

Persons: Bowie, It’s, Frank Sinatra, “, Plato, Gene Simmons, Sinatra, ” Bowie, “ David, Tony DeFries, DeFries, Elton John, ”, “ Elton, hasn’t, Lazarus, “ I’ve, ” Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, Cher, Meatloaf, Tina Turner, Barbra Streisand, “ I’d, ” Trent Reznor, Cameron Crowe Organizations: Mojo, Madison, Wembley, Billboard, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Playboy Locations: United States, London

1977: The band releases “Love Gun” and a second live album, “Alive II.” The Gallup Poll names Kiss the most popular band in America. 1981: The band releases “Music From The Elder,” a concept album that evokes “Harry Potter” 20 years before that phenomenon began. 1984-1990: Kiss releases the albums “Animalize,” “Asylum,” “Crazy Nights” and “Hot In The Shade” as MTV embraces their new look. The band releases “Alive IV” with a symphony orchestra in 2003. 2009-2012: Kiss releases “Sonic Boom” and “Monster,” their final studio albums.

Persons: Yorkers, Gene Simmons, cabbie Paul Stanley, Elvis Presley, he'd, Wicked Lester, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Simmons, Stanley, Criss, Beth ”, “ Beth ”, ”, “, Kaskets, Eric Carr, Harry Potter ”, “ The, Vinnie Vincent, Mark St, John, Vincent, Bruce Kulick, Carr, Eric Singer, Alice Cooper, Lita Ford, Paul Stanley's, — Stanley, Kulick, Singer —, Frehley, telegraphing, Kiss, Tommy Thayer, Singer, Wayne Parry Organizations: Garden, Associated Press, Detroit, “, York, NBC, MTV, Kiss, Hall of Fame, Madison Locations: New York, Madison, Detroit Rock City, America

☆ EU Helps Finland Secure Its Borders Amid Migrant Influx From Russia
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Ann M. Simmons | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Migrants arrived at a border crossing between Finland and Russia on Thursday. Photo: Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Associated PressThe European Union will help Finland bolster its borders following a recent surge of migrants trying to enter the country from Russia, whom Helsinki has accused of facilitating their passage. Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, said Thursday it would send 50 border-guard officers and other staff, along with equipment such as patrol cars, to bolster Finland’s border-control activities. The reinforcement, including surveillance officers, support for registering migrants, document experts and interpreters, was expected to be on the ground as soon as next week, the agency said. Frontex currently has 10 officers working at the Finnish borders, it said.

Persons: Jussi Nukari, Frontex Organizations: Associated Press, Union, Border, Coast Guard Agency Locations: Finland, Russia, Helsinki, Finland’s

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Justin Simmons gave another impassioned defense of suspended Denver Broncos teammate Kareem Jackson on Wednesday, calling for the NFL to provide more clarity and consistency in the rules intended to protect the health and safety of players. The NFL on Tuesday upheld its four-game suspension of Jackson for lowering his helmet to hit Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs in Denver's 21-20 win Sunday night. “I mean, the fact that he’s going to miss the next four games in a crucial part of our season is unbelievable,” Simmons said. “And for a play that if that’s routinely going to be called, why was it not called on that one play? “We're trying our best to adapt to the rules while we’re in the game,” Simmons added.

Persons: — Justin Simmons, Kareem Jackson, “ It's, ” Simmons, I'm, Jackson, Joshua Dobbs, Simmons, “, Dorian Williams, Courtland Sutton, Sutton, ”, that’s, Kareem, we're, nothing's, that's, “ We're, he’s, didn't, ___ Organizations: Denver Broncos, NFL, Packers, Broncos, Bills, Denver, of Fame, Super, Jackson, AFC, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans Locations: ENGLEWOOD, Colo, Denver's

NEW YORK (AP) — Everything from rap to yacht rock, country and alt-rock are represented among the nominees for the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame, with nods for Public Enemy, Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and The Doobie Brothers. Adams, R.E.M., Blondie, The Doobie Brothers and Heart were also nominated last year but didn't make the final cut. Last year's inductees included Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard and Teddy Riley. The Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 1969 to honor those creating the popular music. A songwriter with a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song.

Persons: Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R.E.M, Doobie, Kenny Loggins, Nashville hitmaker Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake's “, ”, Missy Elliot's, Michael Stipe, Ann, Nancy Wilson, Heart, Adams, Clinton, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Blondie, Chapman, Luke Combs, didn't, Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley, Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Michael McDonald —, David Gates, Chuck D, Flav, Steely Dan —, Donald Fagan, Walter Becker —, Maurice Starr, Tony Macaulay, Dean Dillon, Russell Brown, Narada Michael Walden, Roger Nichols, Dennis Lambert, Brian Potter, Loggins, Dean Pitchford, Elvis Presley, Gladys Knight, Tom Jones, Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Lionel Richie, Bill Withers, Neil Diamond, Phil Collins, ___ ___ Mark Kennedy Organizations: Hall of Fame, Nashville, Little Big Town, Associated Press, Country Music Association, Roll Hall of Fame Locations: R.E.M

☆ A Campaign Builds to Label Radio Free Europe Journalist as Wrongfully Detained
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Ann M. Simmons | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Alsu Kurmasheva was arrested in October on an allegation of failing to register as a foreign agent and placed in pretrial detention. Photo: Vladislav Mikhnevskii/Associated PressEarlier this year, Alsu Kurmasheva , a dual Russian-U.S. citizen and journalist for U.S.-government funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, faced a difficult choice. She wanted to travel to the Russian city of Kazan to see her ailing mother. In May, she made the trip, leaving the Czech Republic, where she lives, on her U.S. passport and entering Russia using her Russian passport. In June, Russian authorities stopped her from flying home, accusing her of failing to properly declare her U.S. citizenship.

Persons: Alsu Kurmasheva, Vladislav Mikhnevskii, Alsu Organizations: U.S, Radio Free, Radio Liberty, State Department Locations: Russian, Radio Free Europe, Kazan, Russia, Czech Republic

☆ NFL roundup: Lions storm back in fourth, stun Bears
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Jared Goff, who threw a season-high three interceptions, engineered two fourth-quarter scoring drives and finished with 236 yards passing and two touchdowns for Detroit (8-2). Wilson completed 27 of 35 passes for 259 yards in the Broncos' fourth consecutive victory. Joshua Dobbs completed 20 of 32 passes for 221 yards, one touchdown and one interception for Minnesota (6-5). Giants 31, Commanders 19Tommy DeVito threw three touchdown passes and the New York defense forced six turnovers in a victory over Washington in Landover, Md. Bills 32, Jets 6Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and Buffalo avenged a Week 1 loss to New York with a victory in Orchard Park.

Persons: David Montgomery, David Reginek, Jared Goff, Justin Fields, DJ Moore, Goff, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Aidan Hutchinson, Fields, Russell Wilson lobbed, Courtland, Sutton, Wilson, Joshua Dobbs, Dobbs, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, Dustin Hopkins, Pittsburgh . Thompson, Deshaun Watson, Jaylen Warren, Warren, Kenny Pickett, Dak Prescott, Tony Pollard, Prescott, Carolina's, DaRon Bland, Bryce Young, Young, Jordan Love, Love, Christian Watson, Love's, Jayden Reed, Aaron Jones, Emanuel Wilson, Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, Joey Bosa hobbled, C.J . Stroud, Stroud, Tank Dell, Devin Singletary, Murray, Trevor Lawrence, Calvin Ridley, Will Levis, Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Ramsey, Tyreek Hill, Hill, Tagovailoa, Aidan O'Connell, Davante Adams, Antonio Pierce, Tommy DeVito, Isaiah Simmons, Sam Howell, Howell, Saquon Barkley, DeVito, Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk, Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, White, Josh Allen, Joe Brady, Ken Dorsey, Allen, Zach Wilson, Tim Boyle, Boyle, Lucas Havrisik, Geno Smith, Jason Myers, Kenneth Walker III, Cooper, Smith, Matthew Stafford, Royce Freeman Organizations: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Ford Field, Bears, Detroit, Chicago, Broncos, Vikings, Courtland Sutton, Denver, Minnesota, Browns, Steelers, Pittsburgh, UCLA, Cleveland, Cowboys, Panthers, Dallas, Carolina, Packers, Chargers, Los, Green, Texans, Cardinals, Houston, Arizona, Jaguars, Titans, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Dolphins, Raiders, Miami, Las Vegas, Miami Gardens, NFL, Las, Giants, New, Washington, 49ers, Buccaneers, Tampa, Bills, Jets, Buffalo, AFC East, Miami . New, Rams, Seahawks, Seattle, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, USA, Montgomery, Cleveland, Charlotte, N.C, Green, Los Angeles, Angeles, Miami, Fla, Tyreek, Las Vegas, New York, Landover, Md, DeVito, Francisco, Tampa Bay, Santa Clara, Calif, Tampa, Orchard Park, Miami . New York, Inglewood , Calif

NEW YORK (AP) — Staring down a hefty holiday gift list? QUEER STYLE EXPLAINED: Pick up the book “dapperQ Style: Ungendering Fashion,” by Anita Dolce Vita. The editor in chief of the queer style magazine dapperQ has put together an enlightening collection of stories on style from the LGBTQ+ community. Queer style helps serve as a possibility model for who we can become.” These voices can help us all. FOOTBALL FAN FUN: “The Football 100,” by Mike Sando, Dan Pompei and The Athletic NFL staff.

Persons: —, gramps, ”, Dayna Isom Johnson, you've, Ototo, Kimora Lee Simmons, Anita Dolce Vita, Harper, Gund, Chase, Mike Sando, Dan Pompei, Tom Brady, William Morrow, Sakurai, Zane Navratil Organizations: The Athletic NFL, Union Square Wines, Sony Locations: Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Skye, Japan, Hyde Park , New York, U.S, New York, Los Angeles, Nicaragua

☆ Russia Moves to Ban International LGBT Movement as Extremist
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Ann M. Simmons | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Senior Russian officials have portrayed gay-rights activism as a symbol of the West’s moral corruption and depravity. Photo: ANTON VAGANOV/REUTERSRussia’s Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit with the nation’s Supreme Court to recognize the international LGBT movement as extremist and ban its activities inside the country, in the latest assault on a community that has increasingly become a target of hostility in Russia. The ministry said on Telegram on Friday that “various signs and manifestations of an extremist orientation have been identified” in the activities of the LGBT movement in Russia, “including the incitement of social and religious discord.” It didn’t provide any proof or explanation of the allegations. Ministry officials didn’t immediately respond to a request for further clarification.

Persons: ANTON VAGANOV, didn’t Organizations: REUTERS Russia’s Ministry of Justice, LGBT Locations: Russia

☆ Russian Artist Sentenced to Seven Years for Replacing Price Tags With Antiwar Messages
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Ann M. Simmons | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Aleksandra Skochilenko was also banned for three years from maintaining a presence on social-media sites or posting on the internet. Photo: Peter Kovalev/Zuma PressA Russian artist accused of replacing price tags in a supermarket with antiwar messaging was sentenced to seven years in prison, in the latest example of the Kremlin’s efforts to crush everyday opposition to its war on Ukraine. A court in Russia’s second-largest city of St. Petersburg Thursday found Aleksandra Skochilenko , a 33-year-old artist and musician, guilty of knowingly spreading false information about the Russian military and ordered that she serve her term in a penal colony, according to information published by the Vasileostrovsky District Court. She was also banned for three years from maintaining a presence on social-media sites or posting on the internet, the court said.

Persons: Aleksandra Skochilenko, Peter Kovalev Organizations: Press Locations: Russian, Ukraine, Russia’s, St, Petersburg, Vasileostrovsky

Getting a second chance after missing wide right from 41 yards thanks to Buffalo being flagged for too many players, Lutz connected on a 36-yard field goal attempt as time expired to secure a 24-22 win over the sloppy, turnover-prone Bills on Monday night. The Broncos (4-5) have won three straight and four of six since a 70-20 loss at Miami. Lutz made four field goals and Javonte Williams scored on a 3-yard run. Allen’s second interception came in the final minute of the first half, and on the first play from scrimmage after Lutz hit a 49-yard field goal to put Denver up 12-8. Allen fluttered a pass up the left sideline that was easily intercepted by Fabian Moreau, which led to Lutz making a 40-yard field goal to close the half.

Persons: Wil Lutz, Lutz, “, ”, Russell Wilson, Josh Allen, Ken Dorsey’s, Sean McDermott, Dorsey, ” McDermott, ” Lutz, Riley Dixon, Javonte Williams, Allen scampered, Wilson, Wilson —, Jerry Jeudy, Taron Johnson, Johnson, Courtland Sutton, I’m, Justin Simmons, “ You’re, it’s, ” Allen, Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo’s, Denver’s Ja’Quan McMillan, James Cook, Allen, Gabe Davis, Simmons, Allen’s, Allen fluttered, Fabian Moreau, ___ Organizations: — Broncos, Broncos, Miami, Kansas City, AFC West, Chiefs, Bills, AFC East, Buffalo, Buffalo’s, Denver, NEXT, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, ___ AP NFL Locations: ORCHARD, Denver, Buffalo

☆ Ordinary Russians Feel Wrath of Putin’s Repression
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Ann M. Simmons | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +2 min

Authorities in Novosibirsk fined a woman 15,000 rubles around the same time for tearing down a poster exalting Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine. In St. Petersburg, a man was briefly detained in September for holding a poster reading, “Wishing for peace is not a crime! In August, the police had briefly detained Belsky after he hoisted a poster in the same location reading, “Russia is tired of corruption, repression and propaganda! “In Russia, people are imprisoned for simply wanting peace,” said Belsky, a 34-year-old specialist in decorative restoration. “I don’t think it’s a crime to want peace.” The police warning has scared Belsky from staging any further protests.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Artyom Belsky, Belsky, ” Organizations: United Nations Locations: Siberia, Novosibirsk, Ukraine, St . Petersburg, Russia, Kazan

Simmons, though, saved some of his profusive praise for one of Denver's current pass rushers, Baron Browning, a third-year pro from Ohio State who has transitioned from inside to outside linebacker. Browning missed the first two months of the season while recovering from knee surgery and a wrist injury. Political Cartoons View All 1240 Images“It's crazy to have that type of impact really your first game back,” Simmons said. The most impressive play by Browning was his strip sack of Mahomes on first-and-10 from the Broncos 19 less than a minute before halftime. “He has that bend and he has that athleticism to be able to put himself in that upper echelon of pass rushers.

Persons: — Justin Simmons, Von Miller, “, ” Simmons, Miller, Simmons, Baron Browning, Browning, Vance Joseph, Patrick Mahomes, ”, Donovan Smith, Smith wobbled, Jonathon Cooper, Von's, that's, ” Browning, Everyone's, Joseph, He’s Organizations: Denver Broncos, Rams, Bills, Ohio State, Green, Kansas City Chiefs, ” Kansas City, Broncos, Chiefs, Famer Locations: ENGLEWOOD, Colo, Buffalo, ” Kansas, Mahomes, Denver

Sustainability-linked loans (SLL), which were first used in 2017, offer slightly cheaper borrowing, typically around 2.5-10 basis points less, if companies meet goals such as cutting their carbon emissions or improving board diversity. These let banks strip the sustainability-linked label from the loans if targets are no longer deemed appropriate. The banks' tougher standards are discouraging some borrowers from using SLLs entirely, bankers and lawyers told Reuters. The Engie spokesman said the utility would not agree to linking an event of default to sustainability targets. "We have stated our willingness to walk away when sustainability targets were too soft," said Brittany Agostino, vice president in the environmental, social and governance group at Los Angeles-based Ares.

Persons: Toby Melville, Banks, Constance Chalchat, Pascale Forde Maurice, Elliot Beard, Simmons, Beard, I've, David Milligan, Norton Rose Fulbright, Gemma Lawrence, Pardew, Brittany Agostino, Fredrik Altmann, Tommy Reggiori Wilkes, Isla Binnie, Shankar Ramakrishnan, Simon Jessop, Alexander Smith Organizations: FCA, Financial, Authority, REUTERS, LONDON, BNP, Corporate, Institutional Banking, Reuters, JPMorgan, Ford Motors, SLLs, CIB's, European, Sustainable Investment Banking, Simmons, Norton Rose, Market Association, BMW, Porsche, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, North America, Asia, Los Angeles, New York

☆ Lonnie Walker IV comes to Net's rescue, downs Clippers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/40] Nov 8, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) warms up prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Walker stepped for the Nets after Cam Thomas was lost for the final 20:33 due to a sprained left ankle. Despite Walker's best night since joining the Nets as a free agent, Brooklyn sweated out the final minutes. Thomas added 14 points before exiting when he collided with Los Angeles forward P.J. Consecutive hoops by Walker and Sharpe pushed Brooklyn's lead to 89-78 with 6:42, resulting in a Los Angeles timeout before Bridges made it a 10-point game.

Persons: Kawhi Leonard, Wendell Cruz, Lonnie Walker IV, James Harden, Walker, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Los Angeles, Spencer Dinwiddie, Royce O'Neale, Thomas, P.J . Tucker, Dorian Finney, Smith, O'Neale, Day'Ron Sharpe, Bridges, Ben Simmons, Paul George, Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Harden, Sharpe, Brooklyn's Organizations: LA Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center, Los Angeles Clippers, Nets, Los, Milwaukee Bucks, Clippers, Brooklyn, Thomson Locations: Brooklyn , New York, USA, New York, Brooklyn, Los, Los Angeles, Philadelphia

☆ NBA roundup: Knicks top Clippers in James Harden's debut
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

The Knicks outscored the Clippers 35-21 in the fourth quarter and 69-51 in the second half, spoiling the debut of new Los Angeles acquisition James Harden. Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points while Harden finished with 17 points in 31-plus minutes in his first action since the Philadelphia 76ers dealt him to the Clippers on Oct. 31. Chris Paul finished with 17 points, six assists and five rebounds off the bench, and Klay Thompson had 17 points. Isaiah Stewart contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Ausar Thompson had 16 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Sengun, meanwhile, was the offensive linchpin, pairing a career-high 12 assists with 17 points to help Houston to its third consecutive victory.

Persons: RJ Barrett, Gregory Fisher, James Harden, Barrett, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Kawhi Leonard, Harden, Anthony Edwards, Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Porzingis, Nikola Jokic, Julian Strawther, Jordan Hawkins, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, Jamal Murray, Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, Dario Saric, Jonathan Kuminga, Looney, Cade Cunningham, Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart, Ausar Thompson, Myles Turner, phenom Victor Wembanyama, Doug McDermott, Keldon Johnson, Zach Collins, Wembanyama, Charles Bassey, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway, Paolo Banchero, Orlando, Moe Wagner, Cole Anthony, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, De'Anthony Melton, Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole, Deni Avdija, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Cam Thomas, Bridges, Ben Simmons, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Coby White, Lauri Markkanen, Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Green, Sengun, De'Aaron Fox, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Onyeka Okongwu Organizations: New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, USA, Knicks, Clippers, New, Philadelphia 76ers, Timberwolves, Celtics, Boston, Pelicans, Denver, Pelicans ., Nuggets, Warriors, Pistons, Golden State, Detroit, Pacers, Spurs, Tyrese Haliburton, Indianapolis . Indiana, Indiana, San, Mavericks, Luka, Dallas, Orlando, 76ers, Wizards, Philadelphia, Sixers, Milwaukee Bucks, Lakers, Miami, Los, Heat, Bucks, Nets, Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Bulls, Jazz, Chicago, Rockets, Jalen, Houston, Hawks, Oklahoma City, Thomson Locations: New York , New York, USA, Madison, Los Angeles, New York, Minneapolis, Minnesota, New Orleans, Pelicans . New Orleans, Indiana, Antonio, Indianapolis ., San Antonio, Washington, Miami, Utah, Sacramento, Houston, Atlanta

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid envisioned winning an NBA championship with James Harden at his side. The 76ers traded Harden this week to the Clippers for a package of players and draft picks, ending the promise of two NBA MVPs chasing a championship in Philly. As it is, the 76ers are 3-1 with Embiid putting up numbers like a player intent on defending his MVP crown. While Nurse publicly said all the right things ahead of the trade about welcoming Harden back, he admitted Thursday that he never truly believed he would coach Harden. “I think he did a lot of great things for us,” Embiid said.

Persons: — Joel Embiid, James Harden, “ He's, ” Embiid, We're, Harden, “, Ben Simmons, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr, didn't, Doc Rivers, “ I’m, ” Harden, scoffed, Harden —, Boston —, Embiid, Harris, Oubre, Maxey, you've, Nick Nurse, Daryl Morey, Nurse, ” Nurse, we're, —, ”, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, The 76ers, Clippers, Sixers, Philly, Boston, Toronto, Wells, ” Sixers Locations: Embiid, Philly, Los Angeles, Harden

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson with 4:02 remaining and the Pittsburgh Steelers slipped past the Tennessee Titans 20-16 on Thursday. Tennessee rookie quarterback Will Levis played well in his second NFL start but couldn't match the electricity of his first, a four-touchdown masterpiece against Atlanta. The Titans said Burks had full movement in all his extremities, it was reported on the Amazon TV broadcast. The Titans responded to take a 13-10 halftime lead behind some poised play by Levis and Derrick Henry's unique brand of fury. Inside linebacker Cole Holcomb was carted off in the first quarter with what appeared to be a serious left knee injury.

Persons: — Kenny Pickett, Diontae Johnson, Pickett, Johnson, Jaylen Warren, Will Levis, Kwon Alexander, Treylon Burks, Burks, Matt Canada, Derrick Henry's, Henry, Jeffery Simmons, Folk, George Pickens, —, Nicholas Petit, Frere, Peter Skoronski, Daniel Brunskill, Andre Dillard —, Sean Murphy, Bunting, Montravius Adams, Cole Holcomb, ___ Organizations: PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans, Steelers, Jacksonville, Tennessee, NFL, Atlanta, Levis, Titans, Amazon, Petit, Tampa Bay, Green Locations: Levis, Tennessee, Tampa

☆ Russia Detains Two of Its Soldiers in Killing of Ukrainian Family
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Ann M. Simmons | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A sign at the entrance to the town of Volnovakha in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. Russia has seized control of parts of the Donetsk region. Photo: Dmitry Yagodkin/TASS/Zuma PressRussian authorities are investigating the killing of nine people, including two children, in Ukrainian territory controlled by Moscow, in a case that has led to the detention of two Russian soldiers in connection with the crime and has sparked anger in both Ukraine and Russia. Russian occupation authorities said Saturday they had launched a criminal investigation following the killing Friday of nine residents of the city of Volnovakha, where their bodies were found in a private residence with gunshot wounds.

Persons: Dmitry Yagodkin Organizations: Zuma Press Locations: Volnovakha, Donetsk, Ukraine, Russia, Moscow, Russian

☆ Cam Thomas eclipses 30 again as Nets down Hornets
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/67] Oct 30, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) during warm ups against the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 31 - Cam Thomas scored 19 of his 33 points in the second half and helped carry the Brooklyn Nets to their first victory of the season, a 133-121 decision against the host Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Thomas has scored 30 or more points in all three games this season. Ben Simmons added 11 points and 10 rebounds and Day'Ron Sharpe had 11 points for the Nets. Charlotte was within 10 points with about eight minutes remaining, but Thomas scored four points across a 41-second span to help the Nets pull away.

Persons: Charlotte ,, Mark Williams, Jim Dedmon, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Lonnie Walker IV, Dorian Finney, Smith, Terry Rozier, Brandon Miller, Gordon Hayward, Thomas, Ben Simmons, Day'Ron Sharpe, Charlotte, Bridges Organizations: Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets, Spectrum Center, Brooklyn, Nets, Hornets, Charlotte, Bridges, Thomson Locations: Charlotte, Charlotte , North Carolina, USA, P.J . Washington

The Broncos (3-5) were serenaded off the field to the sound of Taylor Swift's “Shake it Off” blaring throughout Empower Field. The Broncos handed Mahomes his first AFC West road loss in beating Kansas City's quarterback for the first time in 13 tries. Wilson threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Williams and connected with Jeudy from 11 yards out for a 14-3 lead early in the second quarter. That marked the biggest lead by Denver since their 16-game skid against the Chiefs began on Nov. 15, 2015. Mahomes threw a 39-yard pass to Rashee Rice, setting up Butker's 34-yard field goal to make it 14-6.

Persons: — Russell Wilson, Justin Simmons, Patrick Mahomes, Taylor, Swift, Travis Kelce's, Mahomes, muffed, Javonte Williams, Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, Weeks, Drew Sanders, Mecole Hardman's, Wilson, Sutton, Nobody, Skyy Moore, Simmons, Harrison, Justin Reid, Wil Lutz's, Reid, Ja'Quan McMillian, Baron Browning, Jonathon Cooper, Williams, Rashee Rice, George Karlaftis, Willie Gay, Jerick McKinnon, LB Willie Gay, ___ Organizations: DENVER, Broncos, Kansas City, Chiefs, The Broncos, AFC West, Kansas, Denver, The Chiefs, LB, NEXT Chiefs, Face Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Locations: Kansas, Brittany, Frankfurt, Germany

A group of poultry producers, including the world’s largest, have asked a federal judge to dismiss his ruling that they polluted an Oklahoma watershed. Arkansas-based Tyson Foods, Minnesota-based Cargill Inc. and the others say in a motion filed Thursday that evidence in the case is now more than 13 years old. A spokesperson for Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond did not immediately return a phone call for comment Saturday. “The Court’s findings and conclusions rest upon a record compiled in 2005–2009,” the poultry companies' motion stated. Attorneys for the companies and the state attorney general each said in Thursday filings that mediation had failed.

Persons: Tyson, Judge Gregory Frizzell, Gentner Drummond, Frizzell, ” Frizzell, Cobb Organizations: Tyson Foods, Cargill Inc, U.S, Oklahoma, Tulsa, Cal, Maine Foods Inc, Tyson Poultry Inc, Tyson Chicken Inc, Vantress, Cargill, George’s Inc, George’s, Inc, Peterson Farms Inc, Simmons Foods Inc Locations: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tyson Foods , Minnesota, Tulsa, Illinois, Cargill Turkey

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