- Thunder’s Wallace Draws Jrue Holiday Comparisons Ahead of Extension Talks
Even in defeat, the Thunder showed grit as Jaylin Williams erupts for a career-high 30 and Cason Wallace steps into the lead-guard role. With extension talk and a looming salary-cap puzzle, this season is shaping Wallace into a potential cornerstone for Oklahoma City’s future.
- McCain’s Hot Start After Trade Puts Sixers’ Slump in Spotlight
Philadelphia’s slide continues as a fourth straight defeat exposes the Sixers’ offensive gaps. With a midseason trade shaking up the rotation, questions loom about who will provide the spark next.
- Fiji GCC Urges Scrapping of Two-Year Residency Rule for Elections
Fiji’s Great Council of Chiefs is urging the abolition of a two-year residency rule that can keep some iTaukei from contesting national elections. With constitutional reforms on the horizon, supporters say time spent abroad for work or study should not bar eligible leaders from serving their people.
- Fiji Pensioners Seek Urgent Talks Over 2012 Pension Cuts
A heated stand-off over 2012 pension reforms has the Fiji National Provident Fund Pensioners Committee calling the Cabinet’s stance unjust, as about 1,400 retirees push for urgent talks with top government leaders. The group argues for back payments and a fair path forward, spotlighting the role of the Pension Buffer Fund and questions of legality and cost. With negotiations looming, the outcome could reshape support for Fiji’s elderly pensioners for years to come.
- Trump Bans Anthropic From Federal Agencies as AI Safety Clash Intensifies
A high-stakes clash over AI safety, national security, and private innovation unfolds as the White House targets Anthropic and the Pentagon forges new paths with other partners. With lawmakers weighing risks and rewards, the future of AI in defense—and democracy—hangs in the balance.
