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Luka Dončić scored 53 points in the Lakers' 124–118 win, a standout performance shaping NBA weekend viewing and ticket demand.

DOJ dropped its lawsuit over disputed California ballots, ending a high-profile federal effort tied to alleged noncitizen voting and state election control.

Secret Service arrested a man near the White House carrying multiple weapons who said voices told him to kill the president, prompting security and public-safety reviews.

FinCEN ordered U.S. banks to stop transacting with crypto exchange MEXC, blocking access over alleged links to sanctions evasion and cybercrime, affecting U.S. crypto flows.

Company agreed to pay about $50 million and adopt new disclosures after regulators said deceptive pricing and junk fees harmed renters' wallets.

Judge ordered Albertsons to pay Washington $900 million over opioid dispensing failures, underscoring ongoing legal and financial fallout from the opioid crisis.

175,951 Gourmia 9-slice digital air fryer ovens are recalled due to burn risks, affecting owners who should seek repair or stop using them.

The Justice Department closed its antitrust investigation and Fox finalized its Roku acquisition, which could change ad-supported streaming options and viewing choices.

More than 10,000 Arlopu slide playsets recalled because a defect can trap a child's head or neck; parents should check and stop use.

A federal appeals court sided with the NCAA on its five-year eligibility rule, affecting which college athletes can remain on rosters this season.

Strong Friday previews point to a solid domestic opening, shaping weekend movie plans and IMAX demand.

Reports say Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult screen-tested as late contenders for James Bond, fueling casting interest for a high-stakes franchise role.

Research links Artemis II's launch to ionospheric disturbances that disrupted GPS signals, a reminder rocket launches can affect navigation systems.

A postal worker was charged after shooting two co-workers at a Des Moines sorting center, raising workplace safety and federal facility security concerns.

The Alaska Supreme Court allowed the state's public-nuisance opioid lawsuit against major pharmacy chains to proceed, keeping pressure on pharmacies over dispensing practices.

Miller replaces Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, which could shift daily West Wing operations and federal policy priorities Americans experience.

Tropical Storm Pena formed well southeast of Hawaii with no coastal warnings in effect now, but changing track or intensity could affect travel and marine conditions.

October payrolls rose 165,000 and unemployment dipped to 4.1%, figures that influence wages, mortgage rates, and everyday borrowing costs.

The Miami U.S. attorney who led a 'grand conspiracy' probe resigned, a change that could slow or alter high-profile prosecutions and affect Justice Department continuity.