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Rick Carlisle on brink of 1,000 wins in NBA coaching career

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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle stands one win away from his 1,000th NBA regular-season coaching victory, a milestone he could reach as early as the team’s upcoming games. Carlisle, who has led the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Dallas Mavericks and won a championship with Dallas in 2011, will join a select group of coaches in league history to record at least 1,000 wins. NBA records, team schedules, and league tracking place increased focus on each Pacers game as Carlisle approaches this historic benchmark.

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U.S. lifts sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court judge

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The United States has removed a Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list, altering the judge’s status under U.S. financial and diplomatic rules. The decision followed internal reviews by U.S. agencies and prompted updates across banking compliance systems and diplomatic channels. The action affected aspects of U.S.–Brazil relations, judicial cooperation, and international risk monitoring practices, while leaving the judge’s standing under Brazilian law unchanged.

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Houston-area Afghans alarmed as Trump administration restricts immigration pathways

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Houston-area Afghans report rising fear as federal immigration authorities halt some Afghan immigration processing and conduct home arrests following a Thanksgiving week attack that killed one National Guard member. Local attorneys, advocates, and service organizations in Houston describe a shift in how agencies handle Afghan cases, including stalled applications, intensified background checks, and increased enforcement at residences. Community leaders respond with legal clinics, rights education, and outreach to help families navigate arrests, detention, and uncertainty over their immigration status, while Afghan residents limit public activities and closely track policy developments.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from ICE detention after judge’s order

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A federal judge in Maryland ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Thursday. The ruling applied to his detention status and required ICE to free him without delay. Officials did not immediately disclose detailed information about the legal reasoning, the length of his detention or the facility where he had been held. The order did not resolve his underlying immigration case and he remains subject to the U.S. immigration system and any future proceedings that may follow.

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Elon Musk rules out repeating DOGE experience

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Elon Musk said in a recent interview that he would likely not repeat his role leading the Trump-era Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). About six months after stepping down, Musk reflected on the demands and challenges of overseeing a federal cost-cutting mission. His remarks highlight the complexity of reforming government spending and the limits of private-sector approaches in public administration. The news report details Musk’s comments, the goals of DOGE, the reaction it drew, and the broader context of efforts to streamline U.S. federal operations.

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Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. in $72 billion blockbuster deal

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Netflix agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming operations, including HBO and HBO Max, in a $72 billion cash-and-stock deal that would unite two major Hollywood and streaming powers under one owner. The transaction, valued at $27.75 per Warner share and $82.7 billion including debt, excludes cable networks such as CNN and Discovery, which will form a separate company called Discovery Global. The proposed merger, expected to close in 12 to 18 months pending regulatory approval, has drawn swift antitrust and industry scrutiny from labor unions, theater owners and U.S. lawmakers concerned about market concentration, jobs and the future of theatrical distribution.

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Fil-Ams warned on risks of renouncing PH citizenship amid new bill

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The Philippine Embassy in Washington issued an advisory urging Filipino Americans to carefully review the implications of renouncing Philippine citizenship amid the filing of the “Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025” in the U.S. Senate. The bill, introduced by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno, seeks to abolish dual citizenship for U.S. citizens and require exclusive allegiance to the United States. The Embassy stressed that the measure remains a proposal, highlighted prior legal recognition of dual citizenship, and warned that renunciation of Philippine citizenship is irreversible. Filipino Americans are encouraged to monitor the bill and consult the Philippine Embassy or consulates for guidance.

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Meta teams up with news outlets to boost AI content

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Meta announced in Washington that it will integrate content from major news organizations, including CNN and Fox News, into its Meta AI assistant to give Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users real-time access to breaking news, entertainment and lifestyle stories. The company said Meta AI will answer users’ news-related questions by drawing on feeds and interfaces supplied by participating outlets, attributing information to the original publishers. Meta will roll out the expanded features in phases and will update responses as partner organizations publish new stories, as part of a broader strategy to embed generative AI tools across its platforms.

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