LOS ANGELES-LeBron James had 11 points and 12 assists in the first game of his unprecedented 23rd NBA season, and Luka Doncic had 37 points and 10 assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, November 18 at Crypto. com Arena. 40-year-old James made his season debut in the Lakers’ starting lineup and played 30 minutes after missing training camp and their first 14 games due to sciatica. James didn’t take long to find the flow: He put on a playmaking clinic in the second half, and Doncic scored 17 points in the third quarter while the Lakers pulled away from Utah. Austin Reaves added 26 points as the Lakers improved to 11-4 with their third straight victory. One of the leagues best NBA teams so far. James made a driving layup in the third quarter to extend his streak of double-digit scoring performances to a record 1, 293 games every game in which he has played since Jan. 6, 2007. The four-time NBA champion didn’t score again, but the Lakers moved comfortably ahead. Bronny James played the final 3: 33 and hit a 3-pointer. The Jazz and Lakers will play on Sunday in Utah.
https://www.canyon-news.com/lebron-james-comes-back-in-victory-over-utah-jazz/
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Trump administration asks appeals court to immediately halt ruling on SNAP funding
The Trump administration has asked the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to issue an emergency stay of a judge’s ruling Thursday ordering the administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by today.
Lawyers for the Department of Justice argue that the district court ruling makes a “mockery of the separation of powers.” In their filing, the DOJ stated, “This unprecedented injunction makes a mockery of the separation of powers. Courts hold neither the power to appropriate nor the power to spend. Courts are charged with enforcing the law, but the law is explicit that SNAP benefits are subject to available appropriations.”
U.S. District Judge John McConnell, in his ruling Thursday, ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP for the month of November by Friday.
Last week, McConnell ordered the government to use emergency funds to pay for SNAP in time for the November 1 payments to be made. However, the administration committed to only partially funding the program, stating they needed to reserve additional funds for child nutrition programs.
In his Thursday ruling, McConnell described the government’s argument—that it did not want to tap into emergency funds in order to protect child nutrition programs—as implausible. He accused the Trump administration of “erroneously and intentionally” conflating the funding.
“People have gone without for too long. Not making payments to them for even another day is simply unacceptable,” the judge said.
The government has asked the circuit court to allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which operates SNAP, to continue with the partial payment of benefits and to “not compel the agency to transfer billions of dollars from another safety net program with no certainty of their replenishment.”
Judge McConnell himself denied a request from the government to stay his own decision, stating, “The request for a stay of this decision, either a stay or an administrative stay, is denied. People have gone without for too long. Not making payments to them for even another day is simply unacceptable.”
https://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-administration-asks-appeals-court-immediately-halt-ruling/story?id=127294307
What Food Banks Need Amid SNAP Funding Crisis
Food banks across the country are experiencing rising demand and resource shortages due to a prolonged government shutdown and uncertainty surrounding the funding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
John Sillars, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank in New Orleans, told Good Morning America, “Even before the shutdown, demand was up for our services as a result of USDA policy changes. We are looking to community support more than ever. But we are going to serve those people as best we can.”
Jilly Stephens, CEO of City Harvest in New York City, shared with ABC News, “At City Harvest, we know from experience that even a single missed paycheck or delayed benefit can force families to seek food assistance. We have been distributing food at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island, Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, and near LaGuardia and JFK airports to support federal workers impacted by the shutdown.”
**What Happens Next?**
Judge Talwani ordered the federal government to advise the court by Monday on whether they will use the emergency reserve funds to provide reduced SNAP benefits for November or fully fund the program “using both contingency funds and additional available funds.”
The situation remains critical as food banks and federal workers await clarity on the program’s funding and support. Community support continues to play a vital role in helping those in need during this uncertain time.
https://www.newsweek.com/what-food-banks-need-amid-snap-funding-crisis-10976399
Blue state ICE agents dodge bullets, speeding cars as left ramps up tracking campaigns
Two shootings involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have taken place over the past 10 days in Southern California, amid increasing tensions as individuals on the left continue to track ICE agents.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin provided a statement to Fox News Digital detailing one such incident. On Thursday in Ontario, California, an individual pulled their car in front of ICE officers. After the officers ordered the driver to leave the area, the individual attempted to run them over by reversing directly at them without stopping, according to McLaughlin.
Fearing for his life, one ICE officer fired shots at the vehicle, which then fled the scene. McLaughlin described the event as “another example of the threats our ICE officers are facing day in and day out.”
Highlighting the increasing danger to ICE personnel, McLaughlin said, “ICE officers now face a 1,000% increase in assaults against them, including cars being used as weapons, and death threats against our agents are up 8,000%.” She added, “This violence must end. Let me be clear: Anyone who assaults, impedes, obstructs, or threatens the lives of federal officers will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
In a separate incident on October 21, DHS reported that TikTok influencer Carlito Ricardo Parias, an undocumented immigrant, tried to ram his car into a law enforcement vehicle in Los Angeles. ICE officers fired shots at Parias, hitting him in the elbow. Additionally, one U.S. Marshals officer was shot in the hand by a ricochet bullet.
Both individuals involved in these incidents are currently in stable condition. DHS officials confirmed that charges are being pursued against Parias for allegedly assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal law enforcement.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Parias had been tracking ICE agents for months prior to his arrest and was known among some as “Tiktokquero,” “El Señor Richard,” and “Richard.”
These incidents underscore the growing threats faced by ICE officers in the course of their duties, amidst heightened political and social tensions surrounding immigration enforcement.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/blue-state-ice-agents-dodge-bullets-speeding-cars-left-ramps-up-tracking-campaigns
The Bible is speaking to a new generation … and they’re listening
Our world feels like it’s coming apart at the seams morally, culturally, and spiritually. Chaos dominates the headlines, outrage fills our feeds, and the pace of change leaves many feeling disoriented and adrift. Young people, especially, are growing up in an age that questions everything, including truth itself.
Yet amid all this uncertainty, something unexpected is happening: Gen Z is reaching back to one of the oldest and most influential texts in human history—the Bible. It might surprise you. Surveys show Gen Z is the least traditionally “religious” generation in American history. But Bible sales have surged more than 20% in the past year, Scripture content is trending on TikTok, and college Bible studies and campus ministries are filling up.
For a generation raised on social media and skepticism, the ancient words of Scripture are suddenly speaking louder than ever. Why? I believe it’s because the Bible offers what modern culture cannot.
### The Bible Provides Permanence in a World Defined by Flux
When your life is ruled by apps designed to be outdated in a year, the words of Jesus carry a rare kind of authority. His teachings don’t scroll away or expire. They’ve endured for two thousand years because they answer the questions every generation asks: What is right and wrong? What gives life meaning? How do we endure suffering and find hope?
### Scripture Offers Community in a Culture of Isolation
Gen Z is the most connected generation online and the loneliest in real life. Yet when young people open the Bible, they join a family that stretches across centuries and continents. The letters of Paul, the Psalms of David, and the stories of those who walked with Jesus all remind us that faith isn’t an individual experiment. Faith is a shared story. The Bible tells every reader, “You are not alone.”
### God’s Word Invites Reflection Instead of Reaction
Digital life rewards outrage and speed. The Bible calls for quiet and humility. You can’t “doomscroll” through the Sermon on the Mount. You have to pause and listen. In that way, Scripture becomes a kind of resistance to distraction—a place where the anxious and searching can finally breathe.
Skeptics may call this a fad, but history says otherwise. Every period of upheaval drives people back to the foundations. After wars, pandemics, and cultural revolutions, societies rediscover the texts that gave them moral and spiritual grounding.
So while we’re seeing this awakening among Gen Z as new or unprecedented, the truth is that this is a recurring theme whenever a generation searches for hope and meaning.
I’ve witnessed this hunger firsthand. Young people don’t want slogans or sound bites. They want to know: How do we know what we believe? Where did these words come from? Why do they endure?
To answer that question, I set out to trace how the Bible was written and preserved, which culminated in the historical documentary, *Oracles of God*. This is a history lesson that all generations will benefit from, as it answers the age-old question: Is the Bible reliable?
The answers people are finding in Scripture go beyond ancient traditions or sayings. These words of Jesus and the stories in the New Testament are alive and will continue to inspire generations to come.
In uncertain times, the Bible reminds us that truth is not fragile and hope is never outdated. As Isaiah wrote,
> “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.”
> — Isaiah 40:8
That eternal promise is one this generation seems ready to rediscover.
https://www.christianpost.com/voices/the-bible-is-speaking-to-a-new-generationand-theyre-listening.html
CONFIRMED! Bill Gates to make a cameo on Star Plus’ Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
The makers of Star Plus’ iconic daily soap *Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi* have officially confirmed that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will be making a special cameo on the show, much to the delight of fans.
Following yesterday’s buzz generated by a teaser featuring Tulsi (Smriti Irani) on a mysterious video call, the channel has now unveiled the sequence, putting all speculation to rest.
**CONFIRMED!**
Reportedly, Gates will offer guidance to Tulsi on balancing family responsibilities while taking care of herself—a crossover moment that is unprecedented in Indian television.
Speaking about the special sequence, producer Ektaa Kapoor shared,
“THE BEST PART WAS WRITING. The absolute delightful JAI SHREE KRISHNA said so sweetly by @thisisbillgates.”
Fans across social media have also expressed their excitement. One fan wrote, “What a power move! Now that’s a crossover no one saw coming. Awesome!” Another commented, “Don’t know why I feel so happy and proud to see this,” while another quipped, “We got Bill Gates on Indian television daily soap before GTA 6.”
Ayyaz Ahmed humorously added, “Bill Gates ka sapna poora hone jaa raha hai… he always wanted to play Mihir Virani.”
This sequence marks Bill Gates’ first appearance on Indian television and his second-ever television cameo after *The Big Bang Theory*. With the teaser now out, anticipation for the upcoming episodes has reached fever pitch.
*Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi* airs every Thursday and Friday at 10:30 PM on Star Plus.
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https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/confirmed-bill-gates-make-cameo-star-plus-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi/
Supreme Court denies Google’s appeal, upholds Play Store reform order
**Supreme Court Denies Google’s Appeal, Upholds Play Store Reform Order**
*By Mudit Dube | Oct 07, 2025, 10:30 AM*
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**Overview**
The US Supreme Court has declined Google’s request to stay a lower court’s order that mandates significant changes to its Play Store. This decision comes as Google prepares to appeal a lawsuit ruling filed by Epic Games, the developer of the popular game Fortnite.
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**Injunction Details**
The injunction was issued last year by US District Judge James Donato. It requires Google to allow users to download rival app stores within the Play Store and make Play Store’s app catalog available to competitors. However, these changes will not take effect until July 2026.
Additionally, the judge ruled that Google must permit developers to include external links in their apps. This would enable users to bypass Google’s billing system.
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**Background of the Legal Battle**
Epic Games filed the lawsuit against Google in 2020, accusing the tech giant of violating antitrust laws through its restrictive app store policies. Epic won a jury trial in San Francisco in 2023, and the July ruling was subsequently upheld by a federal appeals court.
Google has consistently denied any wrongdoing. The company called Judge Donato’s order unprecedented, warning that implementing the changes could cause reputational harm, introduce safety and security risks, and potentially place Google at a competitive disadvantage.
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**Google’s Appeal Strategy**
In its Supreme Court filing, Google highlighted that the mandated changes could impact over 100 million US Android users and 500,000 developers. The company intends to file a full appeal with the Supreme Court by October 27, which could lead the justices to take up the case during their current nine-month term.
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**Epic Games’ Position**
Epic has accused Google of using “flawed security claims” as a pretext to maintain control over Android devices. The developer urges the Supreme Court to let Judge Donato’s injunction take effect, arguing that consumers and developers would benefit from increased competition, more choices, and lower prices.
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**Appeals Court Ruling**
In July, a three-judge panel from the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the injunction. The panel noted that Epic’s lawsuit was “replete with evidence that Google’s anticompetitive conduct entrenched its dominance” in the app store market.
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**What’s Next?**
As the legal battle continues, industry observers are closely watching to see how the Supreme Court will handle Google’s full appeal later this month, which could dramatically reshape the Android app ecosystem.
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*Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/supreme-court-rules-against-google-forcing-play-store-policy-overhauls/story
Supreme Court denies Google’s appeal, upholds Play Store reform order
**Supreme Court Denies Google’s Appeal, Upholds Play Store Reform Order**
*By Mudit Dube | Oct 07, 2025, 10:30 AM*
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**Overview**
The US Supreme Court has declined Google’s request to stay a lower court’s order mandating major changes to its Play Store. This decision comes as the tech giant prepares to further appeal a ruling in a lawsuit filed by Epic Games, the developer of the popular game Fortnite. The original July ruling was upheld by a federal appeals court.
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**Details of the Injunction**
The injunction, issued by US District Judge James Donato last year, requires Google to allow users to download rival app stores within its own Play Store ecosystem. Additionally, Google must make the Play Store’s app catalog available to competitors. However, these provisions are not set to take effect until July 2026.
Judge Donato also ruled that Google must permit developers to include external links in their apps. This change will allow users to bypass Google’s billing system, marking a significant shift in Google’s app store policies.
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**Background of the Legal Battle**
Epic Games filed the lawsuit against Google in 2020, alleging that Google’s restrictive app store rules violated antitrust laws. The company won a jury trial in San Francisco in 2023, a verdict that has since been upheld.
Google denies any wrongdoing. The company has described Judge Donato’s order as unprecedented, warning that it would cause reputational harm, pose safety and security risks, and place Google at a competitive disadvantage if implemented.
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**Google’s Appeal Strategy**
In its Supreme Court filing, Google emphasized that the mandated changes would have profound implications for over 100 million US Android users and 500,000 developers. The company plans to submit a full appeal to the Supreme Court by October 27, potentially prompting the justices to take up the case during their current nine-month term.
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**Epic Games’ Position**
Epic Games has accused Google of leveraging “flawed security claims” to justify its control over Android devices. The developer urges the Supreme Court to allow Judge Donato’s injunction to take effect so that consumers and developers can benefit from increased competition, more choices, and lower prices.
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**Previous Court Rulings**
In July, a three-judge panel of the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the injunction. The panel noted that Epic’s lawsuit contained substantial evidence demonstrating how Google’s anticompetitive conduct entrenched its market dominance.
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**Conclusion**
The Supreme Court’s refusal to stay the injunction marks a critical moment in the ongoing legal battle over the future of Google’s Play Store. With significant changes set to roll out by mid-2026, the case remains a key point of contention around competition and control in the mobile app market.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/supreme-court-rules-against-google-forcing-play-store-policy-overhauls/story
Supreme Court denies Google’s appeal, upholds Play Store reform order
**Supreme Court Denies Google’s Appeal, Upholds Play Store Reform Order**
*By Mudit Dube | Oct 07, 2025, 10:30 AM*
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**Overview**
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined Google’s request to stay a lower court’s order that mandates significant changes to its Play Store. This decision comes as Google prepares to appeal a ruling in a lawsuit filed by Epic Games, the developer behind the popular game Fortnite. The injunction, originally issued in July and upheld by a federal appeals court, aims to address alleged antitrust violations by Google.
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**Details of the Injunction**
The injunction was issued last year by U.S. District Judge James Donato. Under the order, Google is required to allow users to download rival app stores within its own Play Store. Additionally, Google must make its Play Store app catalog available to competitors.
However, these provisions are not set to take effect until July 2026. Judge Donato also ruled that Google must permit developers to include external links within apps, enabling users to bypass Google’s billing system.
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**Background of the Legal Battle**
Epic Games filed the lawsuit against Google in 2020, accusing the tech giant of violating antitrust laws through its restrictive app store policies. Epic succeeded in a jury trial held in San Francisco in 2023.
Google, meanwhile, has denied any wrongdoing. The company described Judge Donato’s order as unprecedented and warned that it could cause reputational harm, pose safety and security risks, and place Google at a competitive disadvantage if enforced.
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**Google’s Appeal Strategy**
In its Supreme Court filing, Google emphasized that the mandated changes would impact over 100 million U.S. Android users and 500,000 developers. The company plans to submit a full appeal to the Supreme Court by October 27. This could prompt the justices to consider taking up the case during their nine-month term, which began recently.
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**Epic Games’ Response and Industry Impact**
Epic Games has accused Google of using “flawed security claims” as a pretext for maintaining strict control over Android devices. The company urges the Supreme Court to allow Judge Donato’s injunction to take effect, arguing that it would foster competition, increase consumer choice, and lower prices.
In July, a three-judge panel from the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the injunction. The panel highlighted that Epic’s lawsuit presented substantial evidence that Google’s anticompetitive conduct has entrenched its dominance in the market.
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**Conclusion**
The Supreme Court’s refusal to block Judge Donato’s order marks a significant development in the ongoing antitrust battle against Google. As the legal proceedings continue, the case could reshape the landscape of app distribution and billing on Android devices, potentially benefiting both developers and consumers through increased competition and choice.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/supreme-court-rules-against-google-forcing-play-store-policy-overhauls/story