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Battier among retired NBA stars moving into tech sector as investors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:32 GMT

TORONTO — When Shane Battier was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2001 no one was talking about business in the NBA’s locker-rooms or clubhouses. Nine years into his retirement from playing, Battier says professional basketball’s culture has radically changed.“Now, guys like Carmelo Anthony and Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, LeBron James, guys who talk about being owners, you know about being LLPs,” said Battier, who won NBA titles with James on the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013. “Using their platform to grow their brand and leverage their capital into many more millions and that’s awesome. “These young guys have awesome, have amazing role models now.”Battier has become a leader in that movement, investing in several tech companies. He was in Toronto last week as a speaker at Collision, an annual tech conference that has been at the Enercare Centre since 2019. Baron Davis, who played in the NBA from 1999 to 2012, also spoke at Collisio...

Heat warning issued for all of Toronto and GTA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:32 GMT

A heat warning has been issued for all of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as a big push of warm and humid air headed this way.Daytime high temperatures from Tuesday through Thursday are expected to be around 30 degrees Celsius each day, feeling like 37 to 40 degrees with the humidity.Temperatures overnight will still be in the low 20’s.“In these types of conditions, it is important to stay cool and stay hydrated, especially if you are doing strenuous activity outdoors,” says CityNews 680 meteorologist Carl Lam.“Hot temperatures can also lead to somewhat poor air quality with ground level ozone as the primary concern.”A reminder during this period of heat is to never leave pets or people in cars unattended, for any amount of time, as temperatures inside parked vehicles increases significantly.

For Norah Jones, ‘Little Broken Hearts’ gives a lesson in making the most of a bad experience

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:32 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A sign of how much “Little Broken Hearts” represented a departure for Norah Jones was that she filmed not one, but two music videos for the album depicting herself as a murderer.One victim was a lying, cheating boyfriend, the other his temptress. Both ended up at the bottom of a lake.A decade after its release, the disc stands as an island in Jones’ career. It’s a little gem where she tested herself to leave a musical comfort zone to process romantic turmoil — and ended up with a concise, consistent statement that rivals some classic heartbreak albums.“I just love it,” Jones said recently. “It’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever done. I also think that for people who weren’t really on board with me or my music, some of them liked it when they didn’t like the rest of my stuff, and I always thought that was kind of fun and funny.”This is Norah Jones, remember. Her sumptuous voice was everywhere in the early 2000s, songs from ...

One in hospital after slashing in Scarborough

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:32 GMT

One person is in hospital after a slashing in the Morningside and Lawrence East Avenues area of Scarborough on Monday afternoon. At approximately 12:43 pm police responded to reports of person stabbed and a man was located with slash wounds.STABBING:Morningside Ave & Lawrence Ave E12:43 pm– reports of person stabbed– police o/s – man located w/slash wounds– 2 suspects in their 20's– 1: male, black, red shirt– 2: male, black, checkered golf shirt– any info call police at 416-808-2222#GO1538265^sc— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 3, 2023Paramedics transported the adult male to a local hospital with minor slash wounds.Two suspects are wanted, described as in their 20’s, the first a Black male wearing a red shirt and the second a Black male wearing a checkered golf shirt.

See the Bulls latest reported move with Lonzo Ball

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:32 GMT

CHICAGO — It appears the Bulls have made a decision on their injured point guard as the new NBA league year begins. Per numerous reports, the first from Shams Charania of The Athletic & Stadium, the Bulls will apply for the designated player exception for Lonzo Ball. This comes less than two weeks after executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas said that the guard will likely miss the entire 2023-2024 season after undergoing three left knee surgeries since January 2022. What is the designated player exception? It's an option for NBA teams to replace a player on the roster if they're going to miss the season. It allows them to add a player without it counting against the salary cap, but there are restrictions. First, the league has its Fitness to Play panel review the player's situation to see if the DPE can be granted. Should this happen, the team can sign a free agent for one season at 50 percent of the salary of the player who was given the DPE. In the case of Ball, that wou...

Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie for its map depicting South China Sea

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:32 GMT

(The Hill) - Vietnam has banned the yet-to-be-released “Barbie” film from domestic distribution over a scene featuring a map that depicted China’s claimed territory in the South China Sea. State-run media outlet Tuoi Tre newspaper reported on Monday that the country’s film department had banned the movie because the map labeled as Chinese territory parts of the sea that Vietnam claims as its own, calling it “offending.” China uses a nine-dash, U-shaped, line to illustrate its claims over vast areas of the South China Sea. This includes areas where Vietnam claims its continental shelf sits, according to Reuters. Missing Houston man found 8 years after disappearing as a teen The highly-anticipated film, starring Margot Robbie, Issa Rae, and Ryan Gosling, was originally slated to premiere in Vietnam on July 21, the same date as the U.S. release, according to Tuoi Tre. “We do not grant license for the American movie ‘Barbie’ to release in Vietnam because it contains the offending...

1,500 Disneyland collectibles go up for auction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:32 GMT

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Fans who agree Disneyland is indeed the happiest place on Earth will soon be able to take home more than a souvenir.A passionate collector has brought Disney magic to a sprawling 30,000-square-foot (2,800-square-meter) building in Burbank, California, where fans can hear birds chirping in the Enchanted Tiki Room section or giggle at the animated ghosts from the Haunted Mansion ride as they preview more than 1,500 items up for auction later this month.Joel Magee has been building his collection of more than 6,000 items — including costumes, rare posters, and life-size vehicles from rides like Dumbo and Peter Pan — for 30 years, and he’s finally ready to share some of it with the public.“I’m one of those guys — go big or go home. And if you don’t have the biggest, then it ain’t the best,” Magee told The Associated Press in a recent interview, as fans milled about the exhibit. Magee’s is the largest individually owned Disneyland/Disney Pa...

Jarrett Payton on why WGN is truly special to him

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:32 GMT

CHICAGO — He's a part of one of Chicago's most famous families along with ours here at Channel 9. Jarrett Payton, who has been a sports anchor at the station since 2015, has a few reasons why working at WGN-TV means so much more to him. He's no stranger to Chicago or the station, having been in the spotlight his whole life as the son of Bears' legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Payton. Watch Jarrett talk about what Channel 9 means to him on the 75th anniversary of the station in the video above.For more #WGNat75 stories, check out WGNtv.com/stories

5 dead in South Carolina plane crash: FAA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:32 GMT

Editor's Note: This story has been updated with information from the Horry County Coroner's Office.NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) - Five people have died following a small plane crash in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Sunday, according to authorities.In a report obtained by Nexstar's WBTW Monday, officials said four people had been killed and one seriously injured. The Horry County Coroner's Office said Monday afternoon that the injured victim died after being taken to the hospital.It isn't yet clear what caused the Sunday morning crash, which happened northwest of the Grand Stand Airport, a report from the Federal Aviation Administration reads. The FAA previously said four people were aboard the plane.The plane took off at 11:02 a.m. and crashed a minute later, according to flight tracking site FlightAware. The site lists a Friday flight as the plane's most recent trip, which included departing from Essex County Airport in New Jersey and landing at Grand Stand Airport.The p...

Events around Central Texas celebrating Fourth of July

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- From fireworks to a popsicle run, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day across Central Texas on Tuesday. Below is a list of festivities happening to celebrate the holiday: AustinH-E-B Austin Symphony July 4 Concert and Fireworks: VIP festivities start at 5 p.m. and the free event begins at 8 p.m. on July 4 at Auditorium Shores and the Long Center. The concert begins at 8:30 p.m. followed by “mile-high” fireworks. Thousands expected on Lady Bird Lake during Austin fireworks Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic - Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year at Q2 Stadium in Austin. Doors will open at 1 p.m., and the July 4 concert will start at 2 p.m.GeorgetownGeorgetown Sertoma Club 40th annual 4th of July in San Gabriel Park - Activities begin at 11 a.m. at San Gabriel Park and will include live entertainment starting at noon. The festival also includes arts and crafts vendors, food vendors including a beer and...