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Los Angeles Lakers Vs New Orleans Pelicans. Photo Source: NBA

Lakers Earn Fifth Straight Win as Davis Dominates, Rookie Knecht Shines with 27 Points, and LeBron’s Clutch Threes Secure Fourth in the West

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their fifth consecutive win with a 104-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, propelling them to fourth place in the Western Conference. The game showcased strong performances from both LeBron James and rookie Dalton Knecht. LeBron James, at 39, contributed 21 points, with two crucial three-pointers in the final minutes.. ...

CruxBuzz Staff

EntertainmentMusic
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars

APT Tops Billboard Global 200 for Fourth Week: ROSÉ and Bruno Mars Hit 146M Streams, Breaking K-Pop Solo and Global Chart Records

ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’s ‘APT’ has secured its fourth consecutive week at #1 on Billboard Global 200 with 146.4 million streams (down 10%) and 14,000 units sold (up 2%) during November 8-14, 2024. The track, which debuted on October 18, 2024, as the lead single from ROSÉ’s upcoming solo album ‘Rosie’ (due December 6), has ...

Govind Tekale

PoliticsWorld
Representative Image.

Election 2024’s Super Year: Trump’s Comeback, Modi’s Victory, and Democracy’s Struggling Appeal

The year 2024 has been a ‘Super Year’ for elections. 3.7 billion voters in 72 countries have strengthened democracy and good governance. Many have voted for the first time. This is the biggest election year in human history. The UNDP (UN Development Program) has been working with countries to strengthen democratic processes. It provides electoral ...

Rahul Somvanshi

EntertainmentFilms
Rob Peace.

Netflix’s ‘Rob Peace’ Highlights the $100K Secret, Academic Brilliance, and Systemic Struggles of a Yale Alumnus

In a Netflix biopic that dropped November 11, 2024, director Chiwetel Ejiofor brings to screen the complex life of Robert DeShaun Peace, a Yale biochemistry graduate from Newark whose story goes far deeper than headlines might suggest. The film, based on Jeff Hobbs’ New York Times bestseller “The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace,” ...

Govind Tekale

NewsUSA
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz speaking with supporters at an "An Address to Young Americans" event, featuring President Donald Trump, hosted by Students for Trump and Turning Point Action at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona.

Trump’s Controversial Pick of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General Faces Ethics Scrutiny and Senate Resistance

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General sent shockwaves through Congress, with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicting to Bloomberg Television that the nomination won’t succeed. “Look, Gaetz won’t get confirmed,” McCarthy stated. “Everybody knows that.” The 42-year-old Republican resigned from Congress immediately following Trump’s announcement, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. ...

CruxBuzz Staff

EntertainmentNewsUSA
Left side: Robert Pattinson. Photo Source: Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0), Right Side: Zendaya (CC BY 3.0)

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Film A24’s ‘The Drama’ in Boston, Offering $216 Casting Roles for Extras

A24’s newest production, “The Drama,” continues filming across Boston this fall. Leads Zendaya and Robert Pattinson will work on scenes through November. The production has opened opportunities for residents while bringing steady activity to multiple city neighborhoods. “We’re looking for distinctive faces,” states casting director Kate Antognini in her open casting call notice posted online. ...

Govind Tekale

NewsUSA
Trump and Tulsi Gabbard.

Trump’s Appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence Raises Senate Questions, U.S. Intelligence Concerns, and Ally Unease

President-elect Donald Trump has put forth former Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence (DNI), a decision that must have generated intense discussion across the nation and particularly Washington’s political and intelligence circles. The appointment puts Gabbard, 43, in line to oversee and manage 18 U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA, FBI, ...

Govind Tekale

NewsUSA
Mike Waltz

Trump Appoints Rep. Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser to Drive Aggressive U.S.-China Policy and Foreign Defense Strategy

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida as his national security adviser, according to sources familiar with the decision. The selection of Waltz, a combat-decorated Green Beret and current member of the House Armed Services Committee, places a military veteran with extensive combat experience at the helm of U.S. national security policy. ...

Govind Tekale

EntertainmentNews
Sting performs on the steps of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.

Diddy’s Courtroom Drama Casts Shadows Over His Grammy-Winning Sample, but Sting Stands Firm on Ownership

Sting, the legendary frontman of The Police, isn’t letting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal battles taint his view of their iconic hit, “Every Breath You Take.” In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, the 73-year-old musician made it clear that the allegations against Diddy have no impact on his perception of the song. “No. ...

Govind Tekale

NewsUSA
Kristi Noem giving a speech.

Trump Picks South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to Lead Homeland Security Amid Border Policy Shift

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his selection of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security, a $60 billion agency crucial to implementing his promised immigration policies. The Selection Process and Immediate Reactions “Kristi has been very strong on Border Security,” Trump stated in his official announcement, adding that she ...