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Peyton Watson's sign-and-trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers on a four-year, $88 million contract gives the Denver Nuggets greater financial flexibility after concerns over the luxury-tax consequences of retaining him. Denver received an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick, while Watson's departure creates a potential path to more than $10 million in additional room if Cameron Johnson's expiring $23 million contract is moved for a cheaper player. That flexibility could allow Denver to pursue veteran free-agent scorer DeMar DeRozan or younger forward Jonathan Kuminga as it tries to maximize Nikola Jokic's championship window.

FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods represents a major departure from the studio’s established single-player Souls formula, combining competitive player-versus-player combat, player-versus-environment missions and temporary alliances for up to eight players. Its complex character abilities, changing objectives and demanding gameplay could provide depth but may also create a steep learning curve. Nintendo Switch 2 exclusivity adds platform risk, while high expectations from Elden Ring and Bloodborne fans could make it difficult to attract both existing FromSoftware players and Nintendo’s broader audience. Success could establish a new direction for the studio and become a defining Switch 2 title; failure could underscore the difficulty of moving beyond its proven formula.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Trevor Nelson revealed that doctors discovered a brain tumour after routine health checks, leading to major surgery and a month of recovery at home. He said the operation went very well, that he feels almost back to himself, and that he has resumed activities such as golf and going to the gym. Nelson has not yet returned to broadcasting but hopes to get back behind the microphone when ready; his weekday Radio 2 programme continues with cover in his absence.

A vehicle struck members of Milligan University's cycling team on Highway 19E near Hampton, Tennessee, killing sophomores Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers and seriously injuring several teammates. Emergency crews transported victims to Johnson City Medical Center, while authorities closed the highway and began investigating the collision. Officials have not yet released the full casualty details or determined whether citations or criminal charges will follow.

Former FBI director James Comey faces federal charges over an Instagram photograph showing seashells arranged as “8647.” Prosecutors argue that the sequence could be read as “86 47,” meaning to get rid of or kill Donald Trump, the 47th US president. Comey says he did not intend a threat, opposes violence and removed the post after the controversy. His lawyers argue that context, common sense and legal precedent do not support the government's interpretation and accuse prosecutors of selective and vindictive enforcement. The case, shaped by the longstanding Trump-Comey feud, will test the boundary between protected political expression and unlawful threats communicated through coded language.

Dennis Schröder was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Tre Mann and cash considerations, marking the ninth trade of his career and making him the NBA's second-most-traded player behind Trevor Ariza. Charlotte is expected to give the veteran German guard a clearer backcourt role and potentially significant minutes, while he will mentor young German prospects Christian Anderson Jr and Hannes Steinbach. Cleveland, meanwhile, saves approximately $6.8 million against the salary cap and gains flexibility for further roster moves. Schröder averaged 10.8 points and 4.9 assists last season across 70 games with Sacramento and Cleveland.

A technical outage affecting the shared digital systems of Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland left thousands of UK customers unable to access mobile or online banking, make payments or complete transactions. Downdetector recorded more than 2,450 reports for Lloyds, over 1,000 for Halifax and several hundred for Bank of Scotland during the peak. The banks acknowledged the problem and said engineers were working to resolve it; systems were stabilised shortly after 1pm and service returned to normal during the afternoon. Lloyds Banking Group had not disclosed the precise cause, highlighting wider concerns about the reliability of increasingly mobile-dependent banking services.

The prosecution has rested its case after calling nearly 70 witnesses in Lindsay Clancy’s trial over the deaths of her three children. Clancy acknowledges killing Cora, Dawson and Callan but argues that postpartum psychosis made her not criminally responsible. Key evidence for jurors includes a 14-second phone call between Clancy and her husband Patrick, Patrick’s 911 call after discovering the children, and testimony about the children’s final moments. The central issue is whether Clancy understood her actions and could form criminal responsibility, alongside allegations that medical providers failed to diagnose or treat her psychiatric condition.

Hayden Panettiere’s portrayal of regenerative cheerleader Claire Bennet in the 2006 television series Heroes transformed her from a child actress into an internationally recognised star. The character’s introduction, including her recovery from a crane jump, and the slogan “Save the cheerleader, save the world” became defining elements of the show. Claire’s combination of extraordinary powers and ordinary teenage struggles helped audiences connect with her, while Panettiere’s performance became the defining role of her early career. The piece also discusses renewed attention to Panettiere’s legacy following her reported recent death, noting that authorities had not publicly confirmed an official cause.

Islam Makhachev retained the UFC welterweight title with a unanimous-decision victory over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330. After adding about 5kg, Makhachev used his increased strength, wrestling, clinch work and late takedowns to control key moments, while Garry’s reach, striking and endurance— which he attributes to his vegan diet—helped him win the third round and remain competitive. The victory marked Makhachev’s 17th consecutive UFC win, surpassing Anderson Silva’s previous streak, and strengthened his claim as one of the organization’s leading pound-for-pound fighters. Garry’s performance kept him in contention for future title opportunities despite the defeat.

Leaked images reportedly show a Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 and matching Pro Controller designed for The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary. The hardware features dark finishes with gold and teal detailing, including a Triforce emblem on the dock and controller. Nintendo has not confirmed the products, and speculation that they are tied to an Ocarina of Time remake remains unverified; reports instead suggest they may celebrate the wider Zelda franchise.

The Powerball jackpot is expected to exceed $900 million after no ticket matched all five white balls and the Powerball in the previous $856 million draw. The next drawing is scheduled for Monday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with the final jackpot depending on ticket sales. Standard tickets cost $2, while Power Play costs an additional dollar; jackpot odds are approximately one in 292.2 million.

DiJonai Carrington was ejected during Chicago Sky's 90–86 loss to the Indiana Fever after a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham was upgraded to a flagrant foul penalty 2. Carrington subsequently posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” while tagging the Fever, prompting debate over whether race influenced the decision. Cunningham rejected that interpretation and argued that the replay showed excessive above-the-shoulder contact. Both coaches agreed with aspects of the foul ruling but differed over the upgrade to a flagrant 2, while the WNBA is expected to review the incident for possible further discipline.

Broadcaster and journalist Rod Liddle has died at 66 in The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough after a brief illness, according to his family. His children remembered him as a loving, courageous and humorous father, while figures from the BBC, News UK, The Sunday Times, The Sun and Times Radio praised his wit, influence and contribution to British journalism. Liddle's career included editing BBC Radio 4's Today programme, writing for major British publications and presenting on Times Radio. The report also notes controversies, including a 2010 Press Complaints Commission censure over comments published online.