Zion Williamson’s new physique has the attention of basketball fans. When Zion Williamson was first recruited into the New Orleans Pelicans, there were concerns about his conditioning. Some felt he had gained too much weight and that his knee injury was exacerbating him and keeping him off the court. When …
Read More »Kobe Bryant honored as NBA 2K21 cover athlete, ‘Mamba Forever Edition’
Breaking news The most popular video game in the NBA is honoring Kobe Bryant in a GREAT way … making him a cover athlete for the 2021 edition of the game. NBA 2K officials made the announcement Thursday … revealing two works of art, one for current-generation consoles and one …
Read More »Lemonade, a technology-driven insurance company, shoots 132% in its commercial debut (LMND)
Kimberly White / Getty Images Lemonade, a technology-driven insurance company backed by Softbank, soared 132% in its commercial debut on Thursday. The company set its IPO price at $ 29, representing a market valuation of $ 1.6 billion. It was valued at $ 2.1 billion in its 2019 funding round. …
Read More »Vladimir Putin’s power play paves the way for 16 more years, but not without challenges
MOSCOW – The coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s stagnant economy are among the challenges facing President Vladimir Putin after a controversial national referendum that paved the way for him to remain in power until 2036, experts warned. Putin thanked Russian voters for their “support and confidence” on Thursday after election officials …
Read More »Biden challenges Trump’s cheery image of the U.S. economy.
WASHINGTON – In a sign that the 2020 presidential campaign is finally beginning in earnest, former Vice President Joe Biden appeared on camera Thursday morning to offer an alternate picture of what President Donald Trump had called, a few hours previously, “spectacular” and “” record work “report. “Make no mistake, …
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