Trae Young dishes absolute dime to Luke Kennard for easy 3

The Atlanta Hawks entered their game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday aiming to snap a two-game losing streak and get back into the win column. However, their chances took a hit when star point guard Trae Young left the game early due to a knee injury.

Before exiting the game, Young made an impressive play by delivering an incredible pass to teammate Luke Kennard, who confidently drained an open three-point shot. Young’s injury occurred late in the first quarter, shortly after that key assist to Kennard.

As of the third quarter, the game remained tightly contested, with the Hawks holding a slim lead despite Young’s absence.

Now in his eighth NBA season, Trae Young is coming off his second consecutive All-Star appearance and his fourth overall. He has the option to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason if he declines his player option. Notably, the Hawks and Young were unable to agree on a contract extension before the season began.

Through the four games played so far this season, Young had been averaging roughly 33 minutes per game, putting up 20.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 9.5 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. However, his shooting efficiency had been somewhat below expectations. Before leaving the Nets game, Young had scored six points, grabbed one rebound, and recorded one assist.

As for Luke Kennard, this is his first season with the Hawks after signing as a free agent during the offseason. Alongside the trade for Kristaps Porzingis and the addition of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kennard’s signing highlighted the Hawks’ intent to compete in the Eastern Conference this year.

Kennard has also appeared in all four games, averaging a little over 23 minutes per game. He’s contributed 6.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 47.4% from the field, 30% from three-point range, and 100% from the free-throw line.

The Hawks will now hope to rally without their star as they look to secure a much-needed victory against the Nets.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/hawks-news-trae-young-dime-luke-kennard-3

Range Rover’s Sportiest Crossover Is Getting An Aggressive Update

The third-generation Range Rover Sport still feels fresh despite being introduced in 2022. It’s no surprise, then, that a facelifted prototype was recently spotted undergoing testing near the Nürburgring.

Clad in swirly black and white camouflage, the updated Range Rover Sport SV showcases a lightly revised front end featuring a modified grille. Notably, there’s a sportier central intake with new outer elements adorned by horizontal fins.

**Design Updates**

While much of the design carries over from the current model, the facelift brings a sportier rear end with a center-mounted dual exhaust system. This is complemented by a new rear bumper that incorporates an integrated diffuser and a lower lip, enhancing the vehicle’s aggressive stance.

These changes are relatively minor, but the production version could include additional updates such as restyled wheels and refreshed lighting units. At this stage, it remains unclear if there will be any significant interior revisions.

**Performance Specs**

The current Range Rover Sport SV is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine producing 626 hp (467 kW / 635 PS) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. This engine pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard all-wheel-drive system.

This potent setup enables the model to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in just 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h).

**Looking Ahead**

Little else is known about the high-performance crossover at this point. However, it is expected to debut in late 2026 or sometime in 2027. This timeline suggests it could arrive around the same time—or shortly after—the Range Rover Sport Electric.

Although we haven’t heard much about the electric variant recently, spy photographers captured an undisguised prototype over a year ago. The Range Rover Sport Electric will likely share its powertrain with the Range Rover Electric, which is set to feature a 117 kWh battery pack and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 542 hp (404 kW / 550 PS) and an impressive 627 lb-ft (849 Nm) of torque.

As Land Rover continues to refine the Range Rover Sport lineup, enthusiasts can look forward to exciting updates that blend luxury, performance, and cutting-edge technology.
https://www.carscoops.com/2025/10/range-rovers-sportiest-crossover-is-getting-an-aggressive-update/

Daddy’s No King! Donald Trump Jr. Takes Brutal Swipe at Liberals for Being ‘Old’ and ‘Fat’ While Praising Papa’s Work in the Oval Office

Oct. 29, 2025, Published 2:48 p.m. ET – Donald Trump Jr. has taken a brutal swipe at the No King’s protests and those who participated, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Speaking to business leaders and Saudi officials at the Future Investment Initiative on October 29, Trump Jr. slammed Democratic Party policies and protesters who targeted his father, Donald Trump.

Donald Trump Jr. Insists Donald Trump Is Not a King

Addressing the No King’s protests, which drew tens of thousands of participants, Trump Jr. alleged it was “not an organic movement” and stated, “it’s entirely manufactured and paid for by the usual puppets around the world and their [groups].”

“If my father was a king, he probably wouldn’t have allowed those protests to happen,” he continued. “You saw the people that were actually protesting — it’s the same crazy liberals from the ‘60s and ’70s, they’re just a lot older and fatter.”

Donald Trump Jr. Praises His Father’s Work in Saudi Arabia

Trump Jr. then turned to praising his father, stating: “When my father came here, unlike the last presidents who visited here, it wasn’t an apology tour. It was, ‘How do we work together? How do we grow our respective economies? How do we create peace and stability in the region?’”

“There can be an ‘America-First’ component to that, but there also can be a ‘Saudi-First’ component to that and everyone can actually benefit,” he added.

Recently, Trump Jr. also addressed allegations regarding his father’s 2016 campaign colluding with Russia. “Guys, if you knew what was going on in that campaign, like we couldn’t collude to order a cheeseburger,” Trump Jr. joked. “Okay. So like, relax… slow your roll.”

Donald Trump Jr. Trolled Alyssa Farah Griffin Recently

Aside from mocking the No King’s protestors, Trump Jr. recently trolled The View‘s Alyssa Farah Griffin.

“If he does good, if he gets the Israeli hostages out, I promise I will wear a MAGA hat for one day on this show and say thank you for doing it,” Griffin had said during a January episode of The View. “You have to be able to cheer for wins when they happen and call out relentlessly the wrongdoing,” she added.

On October 13, when Trump brokered a peace deal to bring the remaining hostages home, Griffin praised it as a “tremendous, historic day” but still did not wear the MAGA hat as promised.

Trump Jr. reposted the clip on X and wrote, “Sending this to the top. Let’s go,” while reminding Griffin about her vow.

Commenters Agree with Donald Trump Jr. About Alyssa Farah Griffin Wearing the MAGA Hat

Many of Trump Jr.’s commenters expressed support for his push for Griffin to wear the MAGA hat.

“Someone needs to send a large box of MAGA hats to Alyssa in care of The View,” one user wrote, while another insisted, “She will never do it.”

“Alyssa, be sure to let us know what day you’re wearing your MAGA hat,” another commenter stated. “If you don’t have one, let us know, we’ll get several on the way to you.”

https://radaronline.com/p/donald-trump-jr-slams-no-kings-protests-praises-dad-president/

Listen to the Facebook (META) Q3 2025 earnings call here

This afternoon, Facebook (META) will report its earnings for the latest financial quarter. Shortly after, the company will hold an earnings call to discuss the results with investors.

If you’re interested in listening to the conversation, you can join Meta’s Q3 2025 earnings call today, October 29, at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET.

We’ll be streaming the call on our Twitch and X accounts. Additionally, Meta will host the call on their investor relations website.

Stay tuned to catch all the important updates from Meta’s latest financial performance.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146569/listen-to-meta-q3-2025-earnings-call

Bitchat hits #2 on app charts in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa strikes

Jamaicans have rushed to download Jack Dorsey’s decentralized peer-to-peer messaging app, Bitchat, as the fatal Hurricane Melissa continues to rip through the Caribbean. Bitchat, which uses Bluetooth mesh networks for internet-free, encrypted communication, is now the second-most downloaded app on the Apple App Store and Google Play in Jamaica. The app offers a lifeline for 2.8 million people as internet coverage continues to falter in the region.

Bitchat only trails the weather forecast platform Zoom Earth, indicating that two of their most basic needs right now are to know what the weather is and to communicate with one another.

CNN reported on Wednesday that Hurricane Melissa has killed over 30 people in the Caribbean, including at least 23 in Haiti, while countless homes and businesses have been destroyed.

Until recently, adoption of decentralized, encrypted messaging apps was driven primarily by users leaving centralized communication platforms that may censor content or impose other restrictions. However, Bitchat has since become a critical solution for people in countries where internet access has been disrupted, whether due to government interference or natural disasters.

In September, Bitchat downloads rose significantly in Nepal amid government corruption and a social media ban that blocked Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube, triggering widespread protests. Downloads also rose in Indonesia a week earlier amid protests. A similar incident occurred in Madagascar later that month, amid protests over ongoing water and power cuts.

The European Union has also been mulling the controversial “Chat Control” law, which would eliminate encrypted messaging, forcing apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, and Signal to allow regulators to screen messages before they are encrypted and sent.

The proposal, which aims to spot child abuse material, was moving closer toward passing in October before Germany expressed opposition, arguing that scanning private messages is unconstitutional. The vote has now been postponed, with another vote set for early December.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitchat-second-ranked-app-jamaica-as-hurricane-strikes?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors player stats and box score (Oct 29) | 2025-26 NBA season

The Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors faced off on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

The game brought together two competitive teams, showcasing intense action on the court. Fans from both sides filled the arena, creating an electric atmosphere throughout the event.

Stay tuned for the latest updates and highlights from this exciting matchup.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-houston-rockets-vs-toronto-raptors-player-stats-box-score-oct-29-2025-26-nba-season

‘Life-Threatening Damage’: Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Cuba After Battering Jamaica

**Hurricane Melissa Strikes Eastern Cuba After Devastating Jamaica as Category 5 Storm**

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, following its brutal impact on Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane. The storm inflicted widespread damage across Jamaica, particularly near the town of New Hope, where homes and businesses were destroyed.

Evan Thompson, Principal Director at Meteorological Service Jamaica, issued a grave warning ahead of the storm’s arrival: “It will cause catastrophic damage, life-threatening damage. There is very little that can stop a Category 5 hurricane.”

Powerful winds and fallen trees have left a trail of destruction and life-threatening flooding throughout the island. Roads remain impassable as storm surges reaching up to 13 feet inundate coastal areas. The parish of St. Elizabeth is reportedly underwater, and over half a million residents are currently without power.

Four main hospitals sustained damage during the storm, with one losing power completely, forcing the evacuation of 75 patients. In response to the crisis, the Prime Minister of Jamaica declared the entire island a disaster area.

For many residents, Hurricane Melissa has upended lives and plans. Shantelle Nova shared her experience as her dream wedding venue flooded and was severely damaged. “Windows are broken, a lot of water is coming in, so we’re just basically pushing towels and stuff at the doors,” Nova said. “The level of noise is ridiculous. Trees have really bent over and flown away, and some of our roof is completely off.”

**Severe Flooding Hits Cuba**

In Cuba, severe flooding overwhelmed streets in Santiago de Cuba as the storm brought heavy rains and strong winds before making landfall. Some areas were forecast to receive up to 20 inches of rain along with significant coastal storm surge.

Approximately 500,000 people were evacuated from vulnerable areas in anticipation of high winds and flooding as Melissa swept across the Caribbean.

**Operation Blessing Prepares to Assist Storm Victims**

CBN’s Operation Blessing (OB) is actively preparing to assist those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Teams have been packing essential supplies and readying for deployment to the impacted regions.

On CBN’s Faith Nation, Diego Traverso, Senior Director for Operation Blessing’s Global Disaster Response Team, highlighted the challenges ahead:
“We don’t know how catastrophic this is going to be, if the water is going to recede, if the airports are going to be open and when they’re going to be open. So, at this point, we are just getting ready as close as we can to the island and praying for favor so we can either ride on a private or commercial airplane.”

The OB team is assembling much-needed disaster relief supplies, including water, food, solar lamps, hygiene kits, chlorinators, and water purification units to ensure access to clean drinking water.

Traverso emphasized the critical nature of clean water: “Water is going to be critical; the different ways for them to get water is going to get polluted. Pray for the people of Jamaica. Pray for the team of Operation Blessing.”

In addition to supplies, Operation Blessing is preparing cargo shipments with pallets of food and hygiene products for families in need.

**Looking Ahead: Hurricane Melissa Moves Toward the Bahamas**

Hurricane Melissa is forecast to move into the Bahamas later Wednesday. Jamaican officials are hopeful that airports will reopen by Thursday, facilitating recovery and relief efforts.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is prepared to send aid to support those affected by the devastating storm.

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*Stay tuned for updates on Hurricane Melissa and relief efforts as the situation develops.*
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2025/october/life-threatening-damage-hurricane-melissa-makes-landfall-in-cuba-after-battering-jamaica

Sophie Flay Joins ABC News As Correspondent And Overnight Anchor

Sophie Flay, a general assignment reporter at ABC7/KABC-TV in Los Angeles, is joining ABC News as a correspondent and overnight anchor for *World News Now* and *Good Morning America First Look*.

Flay has been with the Los Angeles station, which is owned by ABC, since March 2019. During her tenure, she has covered significant stories including the Monterey Park mass shooting, the raid on the home of Sean “Diddy” Combs, the Oscars, and the Eaton Fire.

Starting this week, Flay will be based in New York and will report across ABC News’ platforms. Both *World News Now* and *Good Morning America First Look* serve as lead-ins to affiliates’ early morning programming, providing news updates to viewers at the start of their day.

A graduate of the University of Southern California, Flay has also contributed to her alma mater as an adjunct professor. She is the daughter of renowned chef Bobby Flay.

The executive producer of *World News Now* and *Good Morning America First Look* is Ken Kneeland, while Simone Swink serves as the senior executive producer of both overnight programs and *Good Morning America*.
https://deadline.com/2025/10/sophie-flay-abc-correspondent-world-news-now-1236602213/

These two Blue Jays have risen to the moment this World Series | The Show

Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman recently discussed the unsung heroes of the Blue Jays in this year’s World Series. According to their insights, pitchers Chris Bassitt and Addison Barger have played crucial roles that often go unnoticed.

Their performances have been key to the team’s success, providing stability and strength when it mattered most. For fans looking to understand the deeper impact players beyond the headlines, Sherman and Heyman’s analysis offers valuable perspective.

Watch the all-new episode of The Show to get the full breakdown and hear more about these standout contributors to the Blue Jays’ postseason journey.
https://nypost.com/video/these-two-blue-jays-have-risen-to-the-moment-this-world-series-the-show/

GM blames EV challenges for 1,700 employee layoff in Michigan and Ohio

The electric vehicle industry has faced challenges since the government’s tax credit for new buyers was eliminated under the Trump administration. Manufacturers have responded in various ways, and now, one major player is reducing its workforce significantly.

General Motors has confirmed that it laid off over 1,700 employees across its Michigan and Ohio locations due to a slowing EV market. In a statement to CNBC, GM detailed that 1,200 of the affected employees were from its Detroit EV plant, while another 550 were from the Ultium Cells plant in Ohio.

In addition to these permanent layoffs, there were also 1,550 temporary layoffs between the Ohio plant and a facility in Tennessee.

The company emphasized that these workforce reductions are a direct response to shifts in the EV market. “In response to slower near-term EV adoption and an evolving regulatory environment, General Motors is realigning EV capacity,” the statement said.

Despite these changes, GM reaffirmed its commitment to manufacturing in the U.S. “We believe our investments and dedication to flexible operations will make GM more resilient and capable of leading through change,” the company added.

As the EV landscape continues to evolve, GM’s actions highlight the ongoing adjustments automakers must make to navigate market and regulatory shifts.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146568/general-motors-1700-employees-laid-off

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