NBA-Lakers announce plans to honor Kobe Bryant with bronze statue
A bronze statue honoring late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant will be unveiled outside the team's arena in February.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Family of late basketball star Kobe Bryant awarded nearly $29M in photos case
Vanessa Bryant agreed to settle claims against the County of Los Angeles over the circulation of photos of the helicopter crash.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Iconic Kobe Bryant jersey could fetch up to $7mn at auction: Sotheby's
The previous record was set earlier in 2022, with the sale of a jersey worn during the 1986 World Cup by football legend Diego Maradona.
Sat Jan 14 2023
Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16 million over crash site photos
Vanessa Bryant had sued Los Angeles County, alleging invasion of privacy, accusing them of sharing gruesome images of the crash.
Thu Aug 25 2022
NBA: Statue of Kobe and Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary
Sculptor Dan Medina was on hand to greet fans who made the 1.3-mile (2.1-km) hike to pay their respects to the sports legend.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Year in review: Top news stories that shaped and shook the world in 2020
From a global pandemic to worldwide protests against racism, we have been through a lot this year. Here's the biggest news stories of 2020.
Wed Dec 30 2020
In memoriam: Remembering the stars we lost in 2020
We are taking a look back at the stars we lost in 2020, from athletes to entertainers who inspired and enriched our lives.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Chadwick Boseman, Trump and pop group BTS dominate Twitter in 2020
US President Donald Trump, himself a prolific user of Twitter, was the person most tweeted about worldwide in 2020
Tue Dec 08 2020
Video shows helicopter crash that killed basketball Kobe Bryant?
A video has been viewed tens of thousands of times in multiple Facebook posts which claim it shows the helicopter crash that killed US basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter among others.
Thu Jan 30 2020
NBA: Hollywood ending as 60-point Kobe Bryant bows out
A sell-out crowd of 19,060 fans had packed into the Staples Center to watch Bryant lace up for the 1,566th and last time.
Thu Apr 14 2016
Bryant out for up to 9 months with torn Achilles
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant faces up to nine months on the sidelines after his season-ending injury was confirmed as a torn Achilles, the NBA team said Saturday.
Sat Apr 13 2013
Bryant suffers 'probable' torn Achilles
Kobe Bryant declared his season over after scoring 34 points before leaving the game with a likely torn Achilles tendon.
Sat Apr 13 2013
Kobe Bryant could be sidelined for Dallas Mavericks clash
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is nursing a bruised and strained right foot, may skip opener against Dallas Mavericks.
Fri Oct 26 2012
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025