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Three proposed anti-tanking measures from the NBA’s Board of Governors won’t fully eliminate the incentive to lose games, as teams still stand to gain from lower finishes and improved draft odds; many argue a true fix would be a universal lottery with equal odds for all teams, a concept that has gained attention amid rising gambling scrutiny and potential legal or regulatory pushback.
The NBA Board of Governors voted to authorize formal exploration of adding teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, hiring PJT Partners to assess markets, ownership, arena infrastructure, and broader economic implications, with Commissioner Adam Silver signaling openness to interested parties and updates as the process progresses.
The White House announced nominations for Kevin Warsh to be Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board for four years and to serve as a member of the Fed Board for fourteen years starting February 1, 2026; the nominations have been sent to the Senate.
Stephen I. Miran was sworn in as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on September 16, 2025, after being nominated by President Trump and confirmed by the Senate, with his term ending in January 2026.
President Trump aims to overhaul the Federal Reserve by appointing loyalists to the Board of Governors, potentially increasing his influence over the central bank's decisions on interest rates and oversight, amid ongoing legal battles over the ousting of a Fed governor.
Santa Ono's bid to become the University of Florida President was rejected by the Florida Board of Governors after intense political and ideological opposition, leading to a return to the drawing board for UF's presidential search.
The Florida Board of Governors rejected Santa Ono's appointment as University of Florida president amid controversy over his past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and his views on antisemitism, despite the UF Board of Trustees' prior approval and Ono's commitment to combating antisemitism. The decision was influenced by political backlash and concerns over his stance on DEI initiatives.
The UNC Board of Governors voted to repeal a 2019 policy requiring universities to report on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, replacing it with a policy promoting equality and nondiscrimination. The decision, which faced opposition from some board members and Democratic lawmakers, could eliminate DEI positions and impact future economic development in North Carolina.
The NBA's Board of Governors has approved two rule changes for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The first change introduces a second coach's challenge if the first one is successful, giving teams more flexibility. The second change addresses flopping, with offending players' teams receiving a non-unsportsmanlike technical foul and the opposition shooting a free throw. The new flopping technical foul will not be reviewable via a coach's challenge, and fines for flopping will remain in place. Referees will have the discretion to call a flop during the next dead ball situation.