This week’s deal for the Los Angeles Lakers, which valued the team at a record $12.5 billion, was the latest in a pattern of skyrocketing prices.
AI:The recent sale of the Los Angeles Lakers has established a staggering new benchmark in professional sports, with the franchise being valued at a record $12.5 billion. This transaction follows a consistent pattern of skyrocketing valuations for major sports franchises, signaling a massive concentration of wealth and an unprecedented explosion in asset prices among the global elite. As team sale prices continue to hit new highs, these professional organizations are transitioning from simple entertainment entities into high-stakes financial assets that defy traditional market logic.Open
State of the Union: Lebanon’s president Joseph Aoun condemned the killing of “an entire family,” while its parliamentary speaker decried Israel’s “war of extermination.” The post Israeli Strikes Leave 11 Dead In Lebanon, Including Three Children appeared first on The American Conservative .
On Saturday, Israeli forces killed at least 11 people — including two women and three children — in strikes targeting Ansar and Deir-al-Zahrani in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese officials. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes came in response to an earlier Hezbollah attack on Israeli personnel, which he claimed had “seriously injured” three IDF soldiers in what Israel terms its “security zone” inside southern Lebanon. Lebanon’s Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri said on Saturday the IDF was responsible for “massacres” and characterized Israel’s military operations in his country as an “ongoing war of extermination.” Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the killing of “an…Open
AI:Israeli airstrikes targeting Ansar and Deir-al-Zahrani in southern Lebanon have resulted in at least 11 deaths, including two women and three children. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the operations as a necessary response to Hezbollah attacks that injured three IDF personnel within Israel's designated security zone. While Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri condemned the strikes as part of an "ongoing war of extermination," the conflict continues to escalate despite existing frameworks intended to disarm Hezbollah. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has reaffirmed that Israel will not withdraw from its established security zones in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza, maintaining a heavy military presence…Open
In a recent deposition, Sinema reportedly described multiple sexual encounters with Ammel, including their first encounter at an Airbnb in Napa, California, in May 2024.
AI:Former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit alleging an improper affair with her former bodyguard, Ammel. During recent depositions, Sinema reportedly admitted to multiple sexual encounters with the individual, including a specific rendezvous at an Airbnb in Napa Valley, California, in May 2024.Open
A national bank regulator granted a wing of the Trump family's crypto business conditional approval to establish a bank charter, opening the door for larger clients.
AI:A national bank regulator has granted conditional approval for World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture closely tied to the Trump family, to establish a bank charter. This regulatory milestone allows the entity to expand its operations and pursue high-level institutional clients by integrating into the formal banking infrastructure. This development follows recent moves involving the Treasury Department granting banking charters to Witkoff, another Trump-family-owned crypto firm, signaling a broader shift in how these crypto-aligned financial ventures are being integrated into the traditional financial system.Open
State of the Union: Citing diversity concerns, the Democratic Party locked in a new schedule for its 2028 primary. The post Democrats Put South Carolina First in New Primary Calendar appeared first on The American Conservative .
Politics Politics Democrats Put South Carolina First in New Primary Calendar State of the Union: Citing diversity concerns, the Democratic Party locked in a new schedule for its 2028 presidential primaries. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images The Democratic National Committee (DNC) formally approved a new presidential primary calendar Saturday. In a major shake-up, South Carolina will now hold the first contest for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination on January 22, 2028. Following South Carolina will be Nevada (February 1), New Hampshire (February 8), New…Open
AI:The Democratic National Committee has officially restructured its 2028 presidential primary calendar, moving South Carolina to the pole position for an inaugural contest on January 22, 2028. This strategic shift, which pushes Iowa and New Hampshire out of their traditional early roles in favor of states with higher concentrations of Black and Hispanic voters like Nevada and New Mexico, is being framed by party leadership as a move toward diversity, though it serves to consolidate power within the DNC hierarchy. By rearranging the sequence of contests, the establishment aims to control the nomination process through a schedule that prioritizes specific demographic blocks, despite facing pushback from state leaders in Iowa and New Hampshire…Open
A judge has threatened defendants with a ‘terrorism connection’ if they even attempt to explain to jurors why they targeted a weapons factory.
As the British state seeks to destroy Palestine Action, a new trial is underway in which a judge has threatened defendants with a ‘terrorism connection’ if they explain the motives behind their activism. It is one of three such trials in which the government has muzzled defendants, blinded jurors and banned local media coverage to guarantee convictions. The Grayzone can exclusively reveal that hearings have been underway in the trial of the so-called Teledyne Three. These three defendants damaged the clean room of a UK factory which produces parts for the F-35 aircraft which Israel has used to carry out an array of crimes against civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip, and beyond. They are members of the direction action protest…Open
AI:The British legal system is engaging in a coordinated effort to muzzle activists by threatening defendants with "terrorism connection" charges if they attempt to explain their political motives during trial. In the case of the "Teledyne Three," who targeted a factory producing F-35 fighter jet parts used by Israel, Judge Driver has imposed draconian restrictions that prevent defendants from discussing their opposition to weapons manufacturing and have banned local media from reporting on the proceedings. This move is part of a broader state strategy to criminalize direct action protests against the war industry by leveraging counter-terrorism legislation, following previous trials where activists were sentenced as terrorists despite being…Open
INDIANAPOLIS -- During a news conference on Saturday, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said he spoke with President Donald Trump, who said that he is galvanizing FEMA to complete a Presidential Emergency Declaration In a news release from Braun's office, he said that Trump "intends to approve the Governor's request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration." This [...]
AI:Governor Mike Braun has confirmed negotiations with President Donald Trump to secure a Presidential Emergency Declaration aimed at mobilizing FEMA resources to combat the catastrophic and relentless flooding currently ravaging Indiana. Following discussions between state and federal leadership, President Trump intends to approve the Governor's request to ensure necessary relief reaches communities devastated by the historic storm surge. This decisive administrative action seeks to bypass typical bureaucratic delays and provides much-needed federal support to stabilize a region suffering from severe weather-driven destruction.Open
Some homeowners are now waiting to learn whether their properties can even be rebuilt.
AI:Following catastrophic and historic flooding across Indiana, homeowners are now facing a grueling recovery process characterized by extreme uncertainty regarding whether their properties can ever be rebuilt. Beyond the initial destruction of homes and businesses, families are struggling against significant structural damage and the looming threat of long-term economic ruin as they navigate the aftermath of the disaster.Open
AI:Radical leftist climate studies are attempting to weaponize environmental pseudoscience to penalize artificial intelligence companies for their technological excellence and increased efficiency. This latest assault by eco-activists seeks to stifle human advancement and punish innovation through a regressive, anti-growth crusade that ignores the realities of modern progress.Open
Families of the U.S. Navy sailors aboard the USS Lincoln are speaking out about the conditions being reported on board the vessel. President Trump said Friday that despite spending several months at sea, he thinks the deployment has been “not nearly long enough.” Retired U.S. Army Captain Allison Jaslow and President of Elevation Global Strategies Kevin Baron join Alex Witt to share their insights on this and more.
AI:Military experts suggest that Iran is actively attempting to provoke a conflict by "poking the bear," banking on the fact that President Trump will respond with immediate and decisive force to any aggression. This geopolitical tension comes amid mounting reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where sailors have faced unacceptable living standards during an extended deployment at sea. While families raise alarms regarding sailor welfare and the lack of clarity surrounding the mission's objectives, President Trump has dismissed concerns about the vessel's conditions, asserting that the deployment has actually been too short. The situation highlights a growing disconnect between Washington's strategic maneuvering…Open
