Trump defense sec’y pick Pete Hegseth confirms paying settlement to sexual assault accuser

The attorney for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth — President-elect Donald Trump’s candidate for defense secretary — confirmed to NBC News on Sunday that Hegseth paid a woman an undisclosed amount after she accused him of
Biden authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplies by U.S. in Russia

Officials confirmed that President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to lift restrictions to allow the use of U.S.-provided long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory. The easing of restrictions would allow Kyiv to use the Army
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fined $35K by NBA for flipping middle finger at crowd at Kings game

NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars announced on Sunday that the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court. Late in the first quarter during the Timberwolves’ 130-126
NBA fines Hornets’ LaMelo Ball $100,000 for using anti-gay term during post-game interview

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been fined $100,000 for an “offensive and derogatory comment” he made during an on-court interview after the Hornets’ 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. This is the first