
Michael Jordan has sold his Chicago mansion. Pictures: Getty/Realtor via Compass The buyer of Michael Jordan‘s discounted Chicago mansion has come forward to identify himself as a longtime fan of the basketball legend. Lincoln, NE, native John Cooper has revealed himself as the lucky new owner of Jordan’s 5200 sqm mansion in Highland Park, which has sold for $14.9m (US$9.5m), after an almost 13-year stint on and off the market. Speaking to the Lincoln Journal Star, Mr Cooper, 42, who has lived in the Chicago area for the past 10 years, revealed that he had admired the property for some time before deciding to put in an offer. He ultimately scored an incredible discount on the nine-bedroom, 19-bathroom home , which first came on the market in 2012 for $42.9m (US$29m). RELATED Michael Jordan’s ‘abandoned’ $22m mansion in TikTok drama Michael Jordan buys his second trophy home in Florida for $26m The iconic 23 adorns the front gate. Pictures: Realtor Michael Jordan’s home was at the centre of a TikTok scandal after a user claimed to have broken in and filmed it. Picture: Realtor “I remember seeing the home for sale and thinking how cool it would be for the person that buys the home,” Mr Cooper told the Lincoln Journal Star. “My favourite player to watch was always Jordan. He made shots that seemed impossible, and he got it done on defence, too.” Mr Cooper has wasted no time moving into his new home and has already hosted his own birthday party at the property – which, of course, included a game of basketball with friends on the property’s indoor court, as well as some golf on its putting green. He plans to retain most of the mansion’s unique amenities to ensure Jordan’s legacy remains. The NBA legend’s home naturally has a full-sized basketball court Picture: Realtor Michael Jordan in action in the 90s. (Photo by VINCENT LAFORET / AFP) “I’ll announce some exciting plans for the property in January. I do not have any major renovation plans. I will honour the property’s legacy. This place is great just the way it is,” Mr Cooper told the Lincoln Journal Star. The father of three added that he does not foresee the mansion becoming a primary residence for himself and his family, but expects he will use it regularly. The mansion went viral on social media in 2024, after it was revealed that the abandoned 2.83ha property was in a state of disrepair. There are nods to the basketball legend throughout the property. Picture: Realtor The home’s large gym. Pictures: Getty/Realtor/Compass In the footage, the indoor basketball court appears to have had significant flooding, while the kitchen was seemingly trapped mid-renovation, with cupboard doors on the ground and pieces of wood and trash throughout the room. The largely empty house also had chairs, beds and couches in the rooms, though it was clear there hadn’t been many tenants, if any, in years. The home did see an influx of interest in recent years, perhaps due to Jordan’s 2020 Netflix documentary “The Last Dance”. MORE NEWS Inside Aussie designers’ dream homes Wild AI prediction for Aussie homes Billionaires, celebs behind Aus’ biggest sales10:1 Stock Split: Ashish Kacholia-Backed Solar Energy Stock Jumps After Signing Rs 10000 Crore MoU in Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 - Dalal Street Investment JournalThat’s so brat: ‘Wicked’ brings out the worst behavior in selfish fans
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Macau is hosting a record amount of bond listings as the world’s top gambling hub boosts efforts to diversify its economy and establish itself as an alternative financing hub for Chinese firms. A combined $28.1 billion of bonds have started trading this year on the Chongwa Financial Asset Exchange Co., a local exchange known as MOX, according to Bloomberg-compiled data. Around 63% of these new notes are yuan-denominated and mostly issued by Chinese local government financing vehicles, or LGFVs. The tally marks significant progress for MOX, where bond listings totaled slightly over $600 million at its inception in 2018, thanks to Macau’s initiatives to make debt registration cheaper and simpler than at major Asian financial centers including Hong Kong and Singapore. The latest boom also has benefited from a broader surge in offshore debt issuance by China’s LGFVs that face domestic borrowing restrictions. “We are still at the nascent stage. We need to do a lot more to build up the pool of investors and issuers here,” Henrietta Lau, executive director of Monetary Authority of Macao, said in an interview. “Our aim is to build the bond market as a financing bridge between the mainland and the outside world.” Prominent bond listings on MOX feature a 2 billion yuan offering by China’s Ministry of Finance in 2019, the first of its kind in Macau, and a 2.2 billion yuan deal by the neighboring province of Guangdong two years later. More recently, the bourse has become a popular venue for smaller listings of less than $100 million by LGFVs, a group of debt-laden issuers that borrowed heavily during China’s previous infrastructure booms. At the current level, Macau’s bond listings represent about 26% of Hong Kong’s and up from about 3.8% in 2020, Bloomberg-compiled data show. “The Chinese government intends to develop Macau into one of the key bond listing venues in Asia especially for offshore CNY bonds and free trade zone bonds,” said Zerlina Zeng, head of East Asia corporate research at Creditsights Singapore LLC. “LGFVs and SOEs are as a result encouraged to help promote such initiatives.” While the push for a stronger bond listing business is part of Macau’s efforts to reduce its excessive dependence on casinos, it remains a daunting task for the tiny former Portuguese colony. The city has in recent years taken steps to boost its appeal as a bond trading center, such as implementing a five-day registration process that’s shorter than the average time in Hong Kong. However, structuring, sales, clearing and settlement of debt offerings in many cases still occur outside of Macau. The lack of a dynamic secondary market is another hurdle. In order to improve, local authorities have been working on a securities law that would provide more investor protection and help attract big debt issuers such as Chinese policy banks and more provincial governments, Monetary Authority of Macao’s Lau said. Separately, MOX has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Luxembourg’s stock exchange, seeking to add Macau-listed bonds into the former’s well-established trading platform. The city is also in talks with Deutsche Boerse AG’s Clearstream Banking SA and Euroclear Holding NV for further partnerships, Lau said. Meanwhile, most of the investors in Macau-listed bonds are institutional funds from mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore, with little participation of the local casinos, she said, adding that fostering the latter as issuers and investors would be important. For 2025, there’s optimism about growth in green and sustainable bonds, an MOX spokesman said in emailed response to Bloomberg’s queries. “As investors increasingly prioritize ESG considerations, we anticipate a surge in demand for bonds that align with these values,” he said. Such notes carried a combined listed value of about 135 billion Macanese patacas as of November. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.UCF coach Gus Malzahn reportedly resigning to take Florida State OC jobHere's What Sagittarius Season Means for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign
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Swifties live-streaming Eras Tour concerts say they’re part of a ‘community’WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after his meeting with Donald Trump without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on all products from the major American trading partner. Trump called the talks “productive” but signaled no retreat from a pledge that Canada says unfairly lumps it in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the United States. After the leaders’ hastily arranged dinner Friday night at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, Trudeau spoke of “an excellent conversation” but offered no details. Trump said in a Truth Social post later Saturday that they discussed “many important topics that will require both Countries to work together to address.” For issues in need of such cooperation, Trump cited fentanyl and the “Drug Crisis that has decimated so many lives as a result of Illegal Immigration," fair trade deals "that do not jeopardize American Workers” and the U.S. trade deficit with its ally to the north. Trump asserted that the prime minister had made “a commitment to work with us to end this terrible devastation” of American families from fentanyl from China reaching the United States through its neighbors. The U.S., he said, “will no longer sit idly by as our Citizens become victims to the scourge of this Drug Epidemic.” The Republican president-elect has threatened to impose a 25% tax on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico as one of his first executive orders when he takes office in January. U.S. customs agents seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the Canadian border last fiscal year, compared with 21,100 pounds at the Mexican border. On immigration, the U.S. Border Patrol made 56,530 arrests at the Mexican border in October alone and 23,721 arrests at the Canadian border between October 2023 and September 2024 — and Canadian officials say they are ready to make new investments in border security. Trudeau called Trump after the Republican's social media posts about the tariffs last Monday and they agreed to meet, according to a official familiar with the matter who was not authorized to publicly discuss detail of the private talks. The official said other countries are calling Canadian officials to hear how about how the meeting was arranged and to ask for advice. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, after speaking with Trump on the telephone, said Thursday she was confident a tariff war with Washington would be averted. At the dinner that was said to last three hours, Trump said he and Trudeau also discussed energy, trade and the Arctic. A second official cited defense, Ukraine, NATO, China, the Mideast, pipelines and the Group of Seven meeting in Canada next year as other issues that arose. Trump, during his first term as president, once called Trudeau “weak” and “dishonest,” but it was the prime minister who was the first G7 leader to visit Trump since the Nov. 5 election. "Tariffs are a crucial issue for Canada and a bold move was in order. Perhaps it was a risk, but a risk worth taking,” Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal. Trudeau had said before leaving from Friday that Trump was elected because he promised to bring down the cost of groceries but now was talking about adding 25% to the cost of all kinds of products, including potatoes from Prince Edward Island in Atlantic Canada. “It is important to understand that Donald Trump, when he makes statements like that, he plans on carrying them out. There’s no question about it,” Trudeau said. “Our responsibility is to point out that he would not just be harming Canadians, who work so well with the United States, but he would actually be raising prices for Americans citizens as well and hurting American industry and business,” he added. The threatened tariffs could essentially blow up the North American trade pact that Trump’s team negotiated during his first term. Trudeau noted they were able to successfully renegotiate the deal, which he calls a “win win” for both countries. When Trump imposed higher tariffs as president, other countries responded with retaliatory tariffs of their own. Canada, for instance, announced billions of new duties in 2018 against the U.S. in a response to new taxes on Canadian steel and aluminum. Canada is the top export destination for 36 U.S. states. Nearly $3.6 billion Canadian (US $2.7 billion) worth of goods and services cross the border each day. About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports are from Canada. Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing in for national security. Canada is one of the most trade-dependent countries in the world, and 77% of Canada’s exports go to the U.S. ___ Gillies reported from Toronto.stc continues to support its employees and strengthen loyalty amongst outstanding talentSaquon Barkley rushed for 167 yards to join the 2,000-yard club and the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East title with a lopsided 41-7 victory against the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Eagles (13-3) swept the rival Cowboys (7-9) for the first time since 2011 and locked up at least the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. With his 11th 100-yard game of the year, Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. Sitting on 2,005 yards, he needs 101 to break Eric Dickerson's NFL single-season record of 2,105 set in 16 games in 1984. Starting for Philadelphia with Jalen Hurts in the concussion protocol, Kenny Pickett tallied a touchdown pass and a touchdown run before exiting early in the third quarter with a rib injury. Tanner McKee, making his NFL debut, replaced Pickett and threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Brown to put the Eagles up 34-7 with 2:44 left in the third quarter. McKee added a 25-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter to DeVonta Smith, who finished with six catches for 120 yards and two scores. The Cowboys turned the ball over four times. Cooper Rush threw two interceptions and one touchdown pass and Rico Dowdle rushed for 104 yards to notch his first 1,000-yard season (1,007). Philadelphia built a 24-7 halftime lead by scoring 17 points off three Dallas turnovers. The Cowboys' opening drive ended in a 70-yard interception return for a touchdown by C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Rush shook off the pick-6 and fired a game-tying 4-yard TD pass to Jalen Tolbert with 5:38 left in the first quarter. Pickett's 22-yard strike to Smith put Philadelphia ahead for good at 14-7 midway through the second quarter. Jake Elliott's 31-yard field goal made it 17-7 after Jordan Davis recovered a fumble by the Cowboys' Jake Ferguson. Gardner-Johnson's second interception gave Philadelphia the ball back with 36 seconds left in the half. Smith's 49-yard catch got the Eagles to the doorstep and Pickett punched it in. Elliott's 26-yarder extended the lead to 27-7 on the first drive of the third quarter, but Pickett's day was over after absorbing a hit from Micah Parsons. --Field Level Media
Eknath Shinde Health Update: Caretaker Maharashtra CM Unwell, Down With Fever in Satara Amid MahaYuti Govt Formation Efforts, Says Report: Amid a debate on the EVM credibility re-started by some Opposition parties after the debacle in Maharashtra assembly polls, rights activist Medha Patkar on Saturday said many countries have stopped using them. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge recently suggested that ballot papers be reintroduced in the election mechanism. “I am not an expert on EVMs but it is true that many countries have stopped using them. Experiments show that certain systems can be changed with a mere electric connection,” Patkar told reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city. She was conferred the honorary D.Litt by the Mahatma Gandhi Mission University. Patkar said the code of conduct for polls cannot be implemented impartially if the Election Commission has links with any political party. The activist said the monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 being given to women who come from poor families under the Maharashtra government's “Mazi Ladki Bahin” scheme won't resolve their problems.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Jordan Roberts scored 19 points as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi beat Schreiner 103-44 on Sunday. Roberts went 7 of 11 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Islanders (8-6). Dian Wright-Forde scored 14 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 6 for 8 from the line and added three steals. Sheldon Williams shot 5 of 6 from the field and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points. The Mountaineers were led by Beau Cervantes, who recorded nine points. Kamden Ross added seven points and three blocks. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated PressSee fun video of TG Omori after recovery from kidney failureThe rumor mill is churning, and the whispers are getting louder: NVIDIA is gearing up to unleash its next generation of graphics cards, the GeForce RTX 50 “Blackwell” series. Early 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark moment for PC gamers, as leaks suggest a quartet of powerful GPUs is set to redefine the gaming landscape. But what exactly can we expect from these new cards? Let’s dive into the details. This launch is a big deal for anyone even remotely interested in PC gaming . Whether you’re a hardcore enthusiast or a casual player, the RTX 50 series promises to deliver a tangible leap in performance, potentially enabling features like real-time ray tracing at even higher resolutions and frame rates. Personally, I’ve been eagerly awaiting this release ever since the RTX 40 series launched. As someone who plays a lot of graphically demanding games and dabbles in 3D rendering, I’m always looking for that extra edge in performance. Blackwell Architecture: A New Era of Performance The RTX 50 series is expected to be based on NVIDIA’s new Blackwell architecture, a successor to the current Ada Lovelace architecture. This new architecture, reportedly built on TSMC’s advanced 4Np process, is rumored to bring substantial gains in performance and power efficiency. Expected Performance Gains: A Generational Leap While official benchmarks are still under wraps, the rumored specifications hint at a significant performance uplift over the RTX 40 series. The Potential Lineup and Specifications Here’s what we might see based on current rumors: Beyond the Initial Launch: RTX 5060 and Beyond While the initial launch is expected to focus on the higher-end models, NVIDIA will likely follow up with more affordable options like the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 later in 2025. These cards will cater to gamers who prioritize value and target 1080p or 1440p gaming. My Thoughts and Expectations Personally, I’m most excited about the potential for improved ray tracing performance . Ray tracing has revolutionized game graphics, but it’s still incredibly demanding. If the RTX 50 series can deliver a significant boost in ray tracing performance, it will be a game-changer for immersive gaming. I’m also curious to see how NVIDIA tackles power consumption. The RTX 40 series saw a jump in power requirements, so it will be interesting to see if the Blackwell architecture can deliver increased performance while maintaining reasonable power consumption. What This Means for Gamers The launch of the RTX 50 series is shaping up to be a major event for PC gamers. With significant performance gains, improved ray tracing, and new AI-powered features, these cards are poised to deliver the next level of gaming experiences. Whether you’re planning to upgrade your existing system or build a new one, the RTX 50 series is definitely something to keep an eye on in early 2025.
Army vs. Notre Dame FREE LIVE STREAM (11/23/24): Watch college football, Week 13 online | Time, TV, channelKohli’s dismissal unfolded in dramatic fashion. Facing Mitchell Starc just before the lunch break, Kohli attempted to drive a full-length delivery pitched outside the off-stump. The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground witnessed another emotional rollercoaster during the Boxing Day Test as Virat Kohli once again fell prey to the outside-off trap. While his dismissal sparked discussions among fans and pundits, it was Anushka Sharma's reaction in the stands that truly caught everyone's attention. The actress, a constant presence at Kohli’s games, showcased a range of emotions that resonated with millions watching worldwide. Edged and caught behind the wicket, all of Virat Kohli's dismissals this series have had a common theme #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/5mz5SGcAbh The Dismissal That Sparked a Reaction Kohli’s dismissal unfolded in dramatic fashion. Facing Mitchell Starc just before the lunch break, Kohli attempted to drive a full-length delivery pitched outside the off-stump. The shot, while aesthetically pleasing, resulted in a faint edge that carried to Usman Khawaja at first slip. As Kohli walked back to the pavilion for just five runs, cameras immediately panned to Anushka Sharma, who was visibly disheartened by the turn of events. Anushka, known for her poised demeanor, was seen initially clapping in encouragement but soon turned pensive as Kohli’s wicket flashed on the giant screen. Her subtle but poignant reaction reflected the disappointment of countless fans who had pinned their hopes on the Indian talisman. Anushka Sharma: A Pillar of Support Over the years, Anushka Sharma has been an unwavering source of support for Virat Kohli, both on and off the field. Her presence in the stands often serves as a reminder of the human side of cricket’s biggest stars. During the Boxing Day Test, her reaction encapsulated the collective heartbreak of a nation rooting for Kohli to overcome his recent struggles. Social media was abuzz with clips of Anushka’s expressions, with fans lauding her for always standing by her husband through his highs and lows. Many drew parallels to past moments when she celebrated Kohli’s centuries with unrestrained joy or consoled him during tough times. The Emotional Toll of Cricket Cricket, often dubbed a religion in India, places immense pressure not just on the players but also on their families. For Anushka, this was another instance of navigating the emotional highs and lows that come with being married to one of the world’s most scrutinized athletes. Experts weighed in on the situation, noting how players like Kohli, despite their stature, are vulnerable to public and personal pressures. “Anushka’s reaction speaks volumes about the emotional stakes involved,” former cricketer Michael Clarke remarked during the broadcast. “It’s a reminder that behind every star is a family living every moment of the game.” Social Media Reacts to the Viral Moment The internet, quick to spot such moments, erupted with reactions to Anushka’s expressions. Memes, heartfelt posts, and messages of solidarity flooded platforms like Twitter and Instagram. “Anushka Sharma clapping for Kohli even when he’s struggling is the energy we all need in life,” one fan tweeted. Another wrote, “Behind every great cricketer is a partner who feels every ball, every shot, every dismissal.” The moment also sparked debates about the added scrutiny on cricketers’ families. Many urged fans to show empathy, acknowledging the emotional toll that constant public attention brings. Kohli’s Struggles Continue Kohli’s dismissal wasn’t just another wicket; it symbolized his ongoing battle with the fifth-stump line. While he showcased discipline earlier in the innings, the lapse highlighted his vulnerability against Australia’s relentless bowling attack. For Anushka, the disappointment of the moment was palpable. Yet, her unwavering presence serves as a reminder of the resilience required to endure such challenges. Kohli, no stranger to adversity, will undoubtedly draw strength from the support of his loved ones as he looks to bounce back in the series. Stay informed on all the latest news , real-time breaking news updates, and follow all the important headlines in india news and world News on Zee News.Serb court extends detention of 12 suspects over station collapse
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