LeBron James contract options explained: With deadline looming, Lakers star can stay for $52.6M, but will he?

LeBron James has earned more money playing professional basketball than any other human in history. ESPN reported last month that James is expected to pick up his $52.6 million player option for next season. If he does so, according to Spotrac, his career earnings will top $581 million. Throw in his off-court earnings and business ventures, and…

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Paris Fashion Week lights up with bold hues from Issey Miyake, Sean Suen, Bluemarble and Amiri

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published June 27, 2025 A renewed sense of vibrancy pulsed through the menswear collections on day three of Paris Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2026. In contrast to the subdued tones that have dominated recent seasons—often reflecting the world’s uncertain climate—color made a striking comeback. Designers embraced both delicate, springlike hues…

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Hints, Spangram And Answers For Thursday, July 3rd

Today’s NYT Strands hints and answers Credit: New York Times Looking for Wednesday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers? You can find them here: ForbesToday’s NYT Strands Puzzle: Hints, Spangram And Answers For Tuesday, July 1stBy Erik Kain We’ve arrived at Thor’s Day once again. Round and round we go, week to week, puzzle to puzzle….

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New Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon immersed in football

Stephen HolderJun 16, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest….

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Biggest US banks pass Federal Reserve stress tests

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The biggest US banks have all passed the Federal Reserve’s annual tests of whether they can withstand a future economic and market crisis, opening the door for them to raise dividends and share buybacks. The…

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