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Victor Wembanyama shouldered a late turnover that helped the Knicks beat the Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals; he acknowledged the mistake, pledged to use it as fuel, and said he needs more poise and control as San Antonio falls into a 2-0 series deficit heading to New York.
Victor Wembanyama’s crucial late turnover—a bad pass that bounced off Ste Castle—set up Jalen Brunson’s late free throws and left him with two missed 20- and 16-footers, as the Spurs fell 105-104 to the Knicks. Despite finishing with 29 points on 11-of-21 shooting, his final-minute miscue and a strong Knicks showing in the first half left San Antonio in a 2-0 Finals hole, with Towns outplaying him for stretches.
As cabinet members depart, Politico profiles the vice-like ‘B‑Team’ of agency deputies who run day‑to‑day operations and could move into acting or full leadership roles. The piece highlights figures such as Todd Blanche at the DOJ, Keith Sonderling at Labor, Aaron Lukas at ODNI, James Danly at Energy, Paul Dabbar at Commerce, David Fotouhi at EPA, Kate MacGregor at Interior, Stephen Vaden at Agriculture, Nicholas Kent at Education, and other potential moves across agencies, illustrating how turnover is prime for elevating deputies to lead as the White House weighs personnel changes ahead of the midterms.
AP sources report further departures at Minnesota’s U.S. attorney’s office, continuing a personnel shake-up that coincides with heightened public scrutiny of federal enforcement in Minneapolis, including detentions and immigration operations that sparked protests.
Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham said he can’t put the team in a bad position after a second‑quarter mishap when pressure forced him to backpedal and throw the ball backward, leading to New England’s only touchdown and a 10–7 AFC Championship loss. Denver had chances but couldn’t capitalize as weather and stalled offense hampered their effort, and the team now faces an offseason of questions—leaving open whether Bo Nix could have changed the outcome.
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks is using his season-ending turnover from last year's playoffs as motivation heading into this year's playoff opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite a stellar season, Brunson has been haunted by the turnover and is determined to rewrite the outcome. The Knicks are gearing up to face a formidable 76ers team led by Joel Embiid, with both teams aiming to advance to the second round.
The Great Resignation may have subsided overall, but certain industries such as personal care services and trucking continue to experience high turnover as workers seek better-paying opportunities. This trend has led to wage increases in these sectors, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve in managing inflation. Meanwhile, industries like retail and professional services have seen a decrease in quitting as wage hikes have moderated. The overall job market is cooling, and many workers have already found positions that match their skills and salary requirements during the Great Resignation.
The Philadelphia Eagles are continuing to see turnover in their coaching staff as senior offensive assistant Marcus Brady is leaving to join the Chargers as their pass-game coordinator. This move comes after the Eagles hired Kellen Moore as their offensive coordinator, indicating a shift in offensive leadership for the upcoming season. Additionally, the Eagles have brought in Doug Nussmeier as their new quarterbacks coach, further solidifying Moore's influence on the team's offensive strategy.
Walmart is increasing its store managers' annual salary to $128,000, up 9% from last year, with the potential to earn up to 200% of their pay as yearly bonuses based on store performance. This move aims to address high turnover in the retail industry. However, the company has also reduced pay for certain roles, while last year it increased starting wages for U.S. employees. Additionally, 22 states have implemented higher minimum wages this year, while the federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 per hour.
Philadelphia City Council is undergoing significant changes with the election of two progressive third-party members, Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O'Rourke, who won seats traditionally held by Republicans. This leaves only one Republican on the council. The council will also have a majority of inexperienced members, with two-thirds serving one term or less. The new leadership, including mayor-elect Cherelle Parker, a centrist Democrat, raises questions about the influence and power of the progressive faction. The council has recently shifted ideologically to the right, but the new members may bring a more progressive agenda focused on affordable housing, climate change, and economic justice. The leadership style of Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, the likely next Council president, will play a role in how the chamber organizes itself and addresses political and policy disagreements. The success of the council will also depend on its relationship with Mayor-elect Parker.
Wage compression, where new hires are paid significantly more than long-time employees, is silently destroying many companies and breeding resentment among workers. This issue arises when companies fail to keep up with market demands and refuse to give raises to their loyal employees. The resulting toxic workplace environment leads to frustration and mistrust, causing some employees to seek unionization. Additionally, wage compression contributes to high turnover rates and the loss of valuable institutional knowledge. Companies must address this issue to maintain employee morale and prevent financial losses.
Wrexham AFC, the Welsh football club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, is embarking on a two-week tour of the United States, featuring friendlies against Chelsea and Manchester United, as part of their strategy to grow the club's global appeal. The tour aims to build the club's profile and fanbase, with the projected turnover for this season expected to reach £20 million ($26 million). Wrexham's success in securing lucrative sponsorship deals and the popularity of the documentary series "Welcome to Wrexham" have contributed to their financial growth and increased support. The tour is seen as an investment in the future, with the potential for annual tours in the US.
Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao dismissed reports of top executive departures, stating that turnover is a normal occurrence in any company. The departures come amid regulatory pressure, with the SEC filing a lawsuit against Binance and CZ for alleged securities law violations. High-profile personnel, including the Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Director of Investigations, have left the company reportedly due to CZ's response to an ongoing DOJ investigation. Binance's Chief Business Officer has also departed, and U.S. staff are being asked to relocate or face layoffs. Binance's exchange token, BNB, has dropped 2.4% in response to the news.
Hong Kong is launching a new program allowing investors to trade equities in the yuan on top of its local currency, in a bid to revive its flagging stock market and boost turnover that’s hovering at a four-year low. The HKD-RMB Dual Counter Model will give traders the option to buy and sell some of the financial hub’s biggest-listed stocks using the yuan, including Tencent Holdings Ltd., Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and China Mobile Ltd. The initiative can draw more buyers by minimizing exchange-rate risk and solidify the yuan’s growing status as an international currency.