Legendary Los Angeles Lakers head coach and NBA Hall of Famer, Phil Jackson, has come under fire for suggesting that the NBA has become too political for its own good. In a recent appearance on the Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin podcast, Jackson stated that he hasn't followed the league since early in the 'bubble' in 2020 when players were permitted to wear messages like "Justice" and "Black Lives Matter" on their jerseys.

The German foreign ministry has taken note of a recent statement from Russia's foreign ministry, which announced its decision to expel about one-third of Berlin’s diplomats currently working in the country. The statement also mentioned that Russia will be cutting staff limits for German diplomatic missions as a reciprocal measure in response to the mass expulsion of Russian diplomats from Berlin.

Eight people were injured on Friday night in two separate but connected shootings that occurred within minutes of each other in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C. Among the victims is a 12-year-old girl who was shot and wounded during the second incident. No suspects or motives have been identified yet, and police are asking for public assistance to gather information on these events.

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai earned a staggering $226 million in 2022, making him one of the world's best-paid bosses. The majority of his compensation came from stock awards worth $218 million, while his base annual salary of $2 million remained unchanged since 2020.

A comprehensive study has found that 15 cities in Arizona, including Sun City, Kingman, Coolidge, Casa Grande and Casas Adobes offer attractive retirement options for those looking to retire early. The research examined factors such as cost of living and housing affordability using Zillow's Home Value Index (ZHVI) and Sperling's Best Places' cost-of-living scores.

Former President Donald Trump made a surprise stop at Downtown House of Pizza in Fort Myers, Florida, to greet his supporters and buy them pizza after giving a speech at the Lee County Republican Party’s Lincoln Reagan Dinner. The former president's visit caused quite a stir among those present.

Former President Donald Trump on Friday praised Florida as a "great state" and a "great place," hours after his campaign blasted the Sunshine State as one of the 'worst' in the union. In addition to praising Florida, Trump also touted his endorsements from Florida lawmakers on Friday, name-checking the 12 members of Florida's congressional delegation that have thrown their support behind his potential 2024 campaign.

President Joe Biden has broken with a long-standing tradition by choosing not to hold news conferences while abroad. This departure from convention comes despite assurances from his press secretary that the administration would "bring transparency and truth back to the government." Additionally, Biden has granted fewer interviews than any president since Ronald Reagan.

Victor Trokoudes, founder and CEO of smart money app Plum, has issued a warning to people about the importance of clearing their debts in order to ensure financial stability during retirement. With the average retirement age currently at 64, individuals are already retiring before their state pension kicks in at 66.

The Pacific Business News' highly anticipated Inno Madness challenge is now heading into its final round — Round 3. The two remaining competitors, Ai.Fish and Parklinq, are gearing up to showcase their innovative prowess in the tech industry.

At this week's school board meeting in Martin County, Florida, retired Navy officer Wess Rexrode took a stand against book banning. The issue arose from the recent use of a new Florida law to ban 92 books from the county’s public school classrooms and libraries.

The Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, has agreed to cease his attempts to block congressional questioning of a former top prosecutor concerning New York’s criminal case against former President Donald Trump. This decision comes after reaching an agreement with the House Judiciary Committee that will allow the district attorney's office to question ex-prosecutor Mark Pomerantz about the ongoing case.

Crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon's lawyers have argued that the U.S. regulator's lawsuit, which accuses him and Terraform Labs Pte of securities fraud in connection with last year's $40 billion collapse of the TerraUSD and Luna cryptocurrencies, is unfounded. They further stated that this was partly because the stablecoin in question should be considered a currency rather than a security.

A recent report has disclosed that Melissa Heinerscheid, Vice President of Marketing for Bud Light, has taken a leave of absence following the immense backlash surrounding the company's partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Heinerscheid will be temporarily replaced by Todd Allen, Budweiser Global Marketing VP.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan have reached an agreement to end litigation over a former Trump prosecutor's deposition before a House committee.

According to recent research, mobile phone users in the UK are experiencing shocking mid-contract price hikes by the country's largest networks when they could be getting better deals and strong service elsewhere. A survey of 3,400 mobile customers conducted by consumer watchdog Which?

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office and the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee have settled a court dispute, allowing former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz to testify in a Congressional probe into the indictment of former President Donald Trump. The two sides acknowledged in statements that a lawyer from the district attorney's office will be able to sit in on the deposition.

In response to the recent closure of Walmart in Downtown Honolulu, the Honolulu City Council is considering a bill that would make it easier for empty commercial spaces to be converted into housing. The proposal aims to address both the housing shortage and the growing number of vacant retail properties throughout the city.

In a recent press conference, Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) President and CEO John De Fries highlighted the growing tensions between his organization and the state's legislative body. "To say we're at serious odds with the Legislature is an understatement," he stated, emphasizing the increasing rift affecting both parties.

Franky Carrillo, a man who was wrongfully convicted of murder at the age of 16 and later exonerated after spending two decades in prison, has announced his candidacy for the United States Congress against incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Garcia (CA-25). Carrillo's inspiring story of resilience and determination to fight injustice has attracted national attention following his feature in the Netflix documentary series "The Innocence Files."

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has agreed to drop his challenge of a congressional subpoena to former Trump case prosecutor Mark Pomerantz. As part of an agreement with the House Judiciary Committee, Pomerantz will be allowed to give a deposition on May 12.

Miami-Dade County students joined their peers from across Florida in a statewide rally against Governor Ron DeSantis' recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The protest was organized by Walkout 2 Learn, a group of Florida student activists comprised of high school and college students advocating for educational equity and social justice.

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered a pause on a lower court decision that would block the prescribing and distribution of mifepristone, granting a temporary victory for the Biden administration. This ruling ensures that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) authority over drug approvals remains intact for now.

President Joe Biden applauded the Supreme Court's decision to shoot down a lower court's ruling that would have limited access to the abortion drug mifepristone while a case challenging the drug’s approval makes its way through the courts. This marks a rare legal victory for abortion rights activists at the nation's highest court given its heavily conservative lean recently.