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The Houston Rockets had the best offseason in the NBA. They traded for Kevin Durant and Clint Capela in a seven-team deal bigger than any trade before it. They also signed Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Okogie, in addition to re-signing Aaron Holiday, Jeff Green, Steven Adams, Jabari Smith Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, and Fred VanVleet. Now, […] The post Rockets’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that boosts title chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Theranos Founder Appeals to Trump for Sentence Commution Elizabeth Holmes, the embattled founder of Theranos, has made an appeal for clemency to President Donald Trump, hoping to have her sentence commuted. Holmes was previously convicted of defrauding investors in her once-prominent but now-defunct blood-testing company, Theranos, previously valued at a staggering $9 billion.The U.S. Justice Department's Office of the Pardon Attorney currently lists the status of Holmes' commutation request as pending. This request was reportedly made last year, adding her to the backlog of individuals seeking clemency.As of now, the White House has not provided a response to inquiries regarding Holmes' plea. The development adds another layer to the ongoing saga of one of Silicon Valley's most infamous scandals.

Trump Pushes for Credit Card Interest Rate Cap: A Political Move? In a bold political maneuver, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday his proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, responding to voter concerns over living costs ahead of the upcoming congressional elections.Trump claimed he received calls from credit-card companies who, despite lucrative profits, should 'give people a break.' However, he did not disclose specific companies or executives involved.Despite pushback from the banking industry, which argues a cap could restrict consumer credit access, and skepticism from Wall Street analysts about legislative success, Trump's proposal has garnered some bipartisan interest, notably from Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren.

The New York Mets have had to pivot at times during free agency, but they were still able to land a big-time player. Bo Bichette agreed to a three-year deal with the team, and he should be a player who can bolster their championship odds to start the season. Bichette had other teams that were […] The post Mets’ Bo Bichette drops ‘obvious’ admission on picking New York over Blue Jays, Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ecuador's Bold Tariff Move on Colombia: A Trade War Fueled by Crime Crisis Ecuador is set to impose a significant 30% tariff on goods imported from Colombia, its primary electricity supplier, starting February 1. President Daniel Noboa attributed the decision to an ongoing trade deficit and a perceived lack of collaborative efforts from Colombia in addressing drug trafficking and illegal mining at their shared border.Colombian Energy Minister Edwin Palma, criticized the tariffs, labeling them as 'economic aggression.' In response, he's ordered the cessation of private firm involvement in cross-border energy sales to prevent scarcity. Palma emphasized Colombia's cooperative efforts in power supply, which currently accounts for 8% to 10% of Ecuador's consumption.This announcement has strained diplomatic ties, with Colombia's defense ministry intercepting a marijuana shipment at the border. Meanwhile, Ecuador continues to grapple with organized crime, missile by militarizing San Lorenzo city and deploying 10,000 troops to combat gang violence. International pressure, particularly from the U.S., looms over the regional narcotics trade, further complicating diplomatic relations.