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[ad_1] Jan 9, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoot a jump shot during the first half against Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Toumani Camara scored a career-high 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Kevin Durant’s milestone night with a 111-105 home victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Durant recorded 30 points and 12 rebounds and swished a 3-pointer with 7:57 left in the third quarter to move into seventh place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Durant passed legendary Wilt Chamberlain…

[ad_1] On December 19, Haymarket Books and Verso Books cosponsored a conversation about the left and the climate emergency, hosted by The Nation’s climate-justice correspondent, Wen Stephenson. In his introductory remarks, Stephenson drew on his recent Nation essay in which he quoted the “State of the Climate Report” for 2025, and made the following observation:Joining Stephenson in conversation were Andreas Malm, associate professor of human ecology at Lund University, whose latest book, co-authored with Wim Carton, is The Long Heat: Climate Politics When It’s Too Late; and Thea Riofrancos, associate professor of political science at Providence College, whose latest book…

[ad_1] President Emmanuel Macron says France will vote against the European Union’s trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, after farmers rolled into Paris on tractors in a show of anger against the pact. Yet EU nations are still expected to approve the bloc’s largest ever free trade accord. Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Laura Darnat, Breeder of horses, ponies and hens in SW France. Ms. Darnas expresses a sense of abandonment felt by many rural producers as they mobilise over ecological concerns, food sovereignty, and economic justice. [ad_2]

[ad_1] International sport moves in cycles, and major events never stand alone. Each competition is a stepping stone that links preparation, ambition and long-term vision. Across Europe and beyond, 2025 emerges as a decisive platform for two major objectives: Milano-Cortina 2026 and Dakar 2026. Within this context, Bakuriani 2025 and Skopje 2025 play a strategic and defining role. From Bakuriani 2025 to Milano-Cortina 2026 Bakuriani 2025 has established itself as a key reference point in the winter sports calendar on the road to the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The Georgian resort acts as a transitional stage between…

[ad_1] Jeff BorzelloJan 9, 2026, 08:30 AM ETCloseJeff Borzello is a basketball recruiting insider. He has joined ESPN in 2014.The turning of the calendar used to mark the demarcation between nonconference and conference play. With the expansion of conference size and a corresponding increase in the number of conference games, that has changed in some leagues — most notably the Big Ten and Big East, where the majority of teams have already played four or five games against league opponents.But, for the most part, the meat and potatoes of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season has just gotten underway, with…

[ad_1] There was a time when Americans could count on at least a few cultural spaces to remain blissfully free of partisan rot. “Jeopardy!” was one of them — a half hour of trivia, curiosity, and shared knowledge that didn’t care who you voted for. You tuned in to learn something, shout answers at the TV, and unwind. Politics, mercifully, stayed far away from the show. Current “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings seems determined to end that truce. Instead of respecting the implicit bargain that viewers come for clues, not cues from a partisan scold, Jennings has chosen to inject raw,…

[ad_1] Politics / January 5, 2026 UAW Region 9A’s endorsement of Lander over one of the wealthiest members of Congress signals that pro-labor voting records alone no longer guarantee labor’s backing. Ad Policy Brad Lander speaks during his campaign launch event at Nitehawk Cinema on December 10, 2025, in New York City.(Andres Kudacki / Getty Images) This morning, United Auto Workers Region 9A endorsed former New York City comptroller and City Council member Brad Lander for New York’s 10th Congressional District. “We have known and worked with Brad for years and know he walks the walk,” UAW Region 9A Director…

[ad_1] I can’t think of a better way to end the first full week of the new year than by watching football, football and then more football.I’m telling you, these NFL Wild Card matchups could get very interesting. In fact, I’m even sold on a couple underdogs to pull the upsets.Check out what I’m on this weekend.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports.No. 5 Rams @ No. 4 Panthers I think the Rams will likely win…

[ad_1] Alberto Rizzi, Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, sheds light on the shifting European political calculus surrounding the long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Italy’s recent pivot in favor of the deal reveals a strategic weighing of national economic benefits over protecting Italian farmers. Rizzi offers a nuanced view, cautioning against viewing this as a monolithic threat or panacea. At its heart, this is a case study in how modern democracies grapple with global interdependence and rural disenfranchisement. [ad_2]

[ad_1] Politics / January 9, 2026 In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent makes the case to get rid of ICE, explores George Conway’s congressional campaign—and shares his New Year’s resolution. Ad Policy Demonstrators in Minneapolis protest the murder of Renée Good.(Victor J. Blue / Bloomberg via Getty Images)   This is a preview of Nation Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal’s new weekly newsletter. Click here to receive this newsletter in your inbox each Friday. Every authoritarian regime throughout history has employed a roving band of armed thugs who operate outside the law to enforce its strongman’s will. Caesar had his…