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NBA Penalizes Clippers: Five Draft Picks and $30M Fine in Kawhi Leonard Case

The Los Angeles Clippers have been stripped of five first-round draft picks and fined $30 million by the NBA for violating league rules in their recruitment of Kawhi Leonard. The punishment stems from improper contact and undisclosed agreements with Leonard's camp. This harsh sanction significantly impacts the franchise's future roster-building ability and sets a precedent for tampering enforcement.

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UK to double permanent residency wait, exempts care workers

The UK plans to double the waiting period for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers. The change affects migrants’ path to settled status and could have wide implications for immigration and labor policy.

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Burnham denies proposing return to EU freedom of movement in talks

Andy Burnham has denied proposing a return to EU freedom of movement during discussions with the EU. The UK politician said he had not made such a proposal, amid live UK political coverage of the issue. Freedom of movement remains a sensitive post-Brexit topic in British politics.

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Lebanon Cuts Power to Public Institutions as Electricity Crisis Worsens

Lebanon has cut electricity to public bodies, including government offices, as the country's power crisis deepens and the state utility struggles to secure enough fuel. The move threatens essential public services and underscores the broader collapse of a sector crippled by years of mismanagement and funding shortages. It matters because ordinary citizens and state institutions face growing disruption to daily life and governance.

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Officials: Jet May Have Broken Apart Before Florida Crash; Family Among Victims

Officials say a jet may have broken apart before crashing in Florida, and a family has been named among the victims. The crash has raised questions about whether structural failure occurred before impact as investigators continue to examine the case.

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