Author: MAK Gojar

Former Warriors standout Wiggins shoots 3 of 12, including 2 of 8 on 3-pointers, on his way to an 11-point night in his Miami debut.    Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives to the basket as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) attempts a 3-pointer as Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40)…

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A house located in the 14500 block of New Jersey Avenue in San Jose has new owners.    Bay Area Home Report 14528 New Jersey Avenue – Google Street View A house located in the 14500 block of New Jersey Avenue in San Jose has new owners. The 1,535-square-foot property, built in 1950, was sold on Dec. 30, 2024. The $2,750,000 purchase price works out to $1,792 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house includes three bedrooms and two baths. The property occupies a sizable 0.4-acre lot which provides abundant outdoor space, including a pool. Additional houses that have…

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The one-day annual event will feature keynote speeches and as well as panel discussions and other events related to issues ‘connection, motivation, inspiration and skill-building’ for women of all ages and at all stages of their careers.    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 23: Simone Biles speaks during Netflix’s Simone Biles Rising premiere event at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on October 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) Gymnast Simone Biles, Oscar-winning actor and activist Jane Fonda, WNBA star Brittney Griner and Food Network host Padma Lakshmi are among the accomplished and famous women delivering…

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Hamas’ threat to delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip has jolted a fragile ceasefire that’s seen as having the potential to wind down the war. It has brought new dismay for Israelis who watched the latest Hamas handover of hostages in growing horror over the weekend as the three emaciated men came into sight. Of the 17 hostages yet to be released from Gaza under this phase of the ceasefire, Israel has said eight are dead. The next handover of three hostages had been scheduled for Saturday, and families say time is running out…

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The first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than expected when a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia was signed last year. The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday its founding partner for the event will be the kingdom’s Esports World Cup Foundation. The first annual Esports World Cup was held last July and August in Riyadh with tens of millions of dollars in prize money paid for games including Call of Duty, Fortnite and Street Fighter. It is unclear which, if any, shooter games the IOC will allow on the Esports Olympics program, which…

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Ebola cases in Uganda have risen to nine, while 265 other people were being monitored under quarantine, health authorities said Tuesday. The nine include the first victim, a male nurse who died the day before the outbreak was declared on Jan. 30. That man remains the only fatality. Eight patients “are receiving medical care and are in stable condition,” a Health Ministry statement said. Seven of them were admitted to the main public hospital in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, in addition to one being treated in the eastern district of Mbale, the ministry said, adding that “the situation is under…

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Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales reiterated before a judge on Tuesday that forward Jenni Hermoso gave him consent for a kiss at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony. Rubiales is accused of sexual assault and coercion for allegedly trying to downplay the kiss that sparked outrage in Spain, and marred the celebrations of the team’s first World Cup title. “I asked her if I could give her a little kiss and she said ‘OK,’” Rubiales said. “I’m totally sure (she gave consent.)” Hermoso said on the first day of the trial last week that she did…

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Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in the latest exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza, part of a ceasefire that has paused the war but whose future is uncertain. Israel views the prisoners as terrorists, while Palestinians see them as freedom fighters resisting a decadeslong military occupation. Nearly every Palestinian has a friend or family member who has been jailed by Israel at some point, for militant attacks or lesser offenses such as rock-throwing, protesting or membership in a banned political group. Some are held for months or years without trial in what is known as administrative detention,…

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U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered,” European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday, adding that they will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation bloc. It means iconic U.S. industries like bourbon, jeans and motorcycles should beware. “The EU will act to safeguard its economic interests,” von der Leyen said in a statement in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum the previous day. “Tariffs are taxes — bad for business, worse for consumers,” von der Leyen said. “Unjustified tariffs on the EU will not go unanswered —…

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Eric Adams had made repeated overtures to the president before the Justice Department directed that the corruption charges against the mayor be dismissed. ​Eric Adams had made repeated overtures to the president before the Justice Department directed that the corruption charges against the mayor be dismissed.    Eric Adams had made repeated overtures to the president before the Justice Department directed that the corruption charges against the mayor be dismissed. Good morning. It’s Tuesday. Today we’ll look at the Justice Department’s order to the U.S. attorney in Manhattan to drop charges against Eric Adams. We’ll also get details on a guilty…

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President Donald Trump said on Monday that Hamas should release all hostages held by the militant group in Gaza by midday Saturday or he would propose canceling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and “let hell break out.”President Donald Trump said on Monday that Hamas should release all hostages held by the militant group in Gaza by midday Saturday or he would propose canceling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and “let hell break out.”    Members of Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades gather in the square to release Israeli hostages as part of a hostage swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Deir al Balah, Gaza, on February…

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Lavin said that “we’re in for a bit of bad news in the near term,” adding that the tariffs will also hurt the auto industry in the U.S.Lavin said that “we’re in for a bit of bad news in the near term,” adding that the tariffs will also hurt the auto industry in the U.S.    PORTSMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 28: The container ship Vung Tau Express sails loaded with shipping containers close to the English coast on October 28, 2024 in Portsmouth, England.   Matt Cardy | Getty Images News | Getty Images Tariffs proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump…

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Asian economies are striving to avert Trump tariffs as they have hefty trade surpluses with the U.S. and levy much higher duties on imports from the country.Asian economies are striving to avert Trump tariffs as they have hefty trade surpluses with the U.S. and levy much higher duties on imports from the country.    PORTSMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 28: The container ship Vung Tau Express sails loaded with shipping containers close to the English coast on October 28, 2024 in Portsmouth, England.   Matt Cardy | Getty Images News | Getty Images As the specter of Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs looms,…

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Value investing means taking the long view, holding your nerve and avoiding risky behavior. CNBC asks some top value investors how they do it.Value investing means taking the long view, holding your nerve and avoiding risky behavior. CNBC asks some top value investors how they do it.   Warren Buffett has long been a proponent of value investing — and those principles have helped him amass a personal fortune of around $150 billion . It’s an investing approach that means taking the long view, holding your nerve and avoiding risky behavior — philosophies Buffett learned from economist Benjamin Graham’s 1949 book, “The…

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The price of bitcoin rose more than $1,000 after the January 2024 hack of the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.The price of bitcoin rose more than $1,000 after the January 2024 hack of the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.    Omar Marques | Lightrocket | Getty Images An Alabama man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Washington, D.C., in connection with last year’s hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account, which was used to falsely claim the agency had officially approved exchange-traded funds for bitcoin. Eric Council Jr. admitted…

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According to The Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk and a group of investors are offering $97.4 billion to take control of OpenAI.According to The Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk and a group of investors are offering $97.4 billion to take control of OpenAI.    Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., ahead of the 60th presidential inauguration parade at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in offering to buy control of OpenAI for $97.4 billion, CNBC confirmed. The offer is for the…

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Morningstar calls this a ‘hot corner’ of the ETF market.Morningstar calls this a ‘hot corner’ of the ETF market.   With investors expecting a volatile market in 2025, many are turning to options strategies to help smooth the ride — and produce income. Stocks have bounced around this year, with tech names getting rattled by China’s DeepSeek AI model and Trump administration trade policies causing uncertainty. Exchange-traded funds like the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) have been employing options strategies for years, but they are becoming increasingly popular. Morningstar calls these types of funds a “hot corner” of the ETF market.…

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