Bob Iger Buys L.A. Lakers In Big Bucks Post-Disney Slam Dunk

The best — and most affordable — alternatives to Barcelona in 2026, ranked

Affordable alternatives to Barcelona are easier to find than ever in 2026, and these 10 cities deliver similar beaches, food and architecture for a fraction of the cost

2026-08-12 ·qz.com

Joey Crawford knew as a kid he wanted to be a referee, and it led him to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Joey Crawford had no backup plan. He would watch Philadelphia 76ers games in the 1960s, and probably unlike most kids growing up in that area around that time he had no aspirations of becoming the…

2026-08-12 ·apnews.com

Bob Iger, Josh Kushner to Buy Lakers in Record $12.5 Billion Deal

"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world," the pair says The post Bob Iger…

Bob Iger and Josh Kushner to buy Lakers for $12.5B
Former Disney CEO Iger joins Thrive Capital founder Kushner
Acquisition follows Mark Walter's $10B purchase in Oct

2026-08-12 ·thewrap.com

Map Shows States Cracking Down on Student Cellphone Use in Schools

Oakland joins a growing movement to curb student phone use as schools cite concerns about distraction, learning and mental health.

2026-08-12 ·newsweek.com

JDT midfielder Afiq wins M-League MVP award

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) midfielder Afiq Fazail capped a stellar 2025-2026 season by bagging the M-League’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the first time in his career on…

2026-08-12 ·nst.com.my

Queen’s Brian May outraged by AI version of album cover and tells UK PM Andy Burnham: ‘You must stop it now’

"Maybe this is the time to realise WE ACTUALLY DON'T NEED AI," Brian May declared when posting a ridiculously poor version of what AI thinks one of Queen's albums looks like.

2026-08-12 ·euronews.com