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The New Orleans Pelicans are not having a great season by any definition. Zion Williamson was supposed to be their saving grace. Especially when they’re up against a team like the Detroit Pistons, who went from bottom of the barrel to having the most cinematic turnarounds in NBA history in less than two years. The […] The post What Happened to Zion Williamson? Pelicans Star Makes Injury Exit to Locker Room vs Pistons appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Acquittal in Uvalde: Former Officer Cleared in School Shooting Response In a significant legal decision, a Texas jury acquitted Adrian Gonzales, a former police officer, on criminal child-endangerment charges related to his response to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. Gonzales, 52, who served on the Uvalde school district police force, was cleared of 29 felony counts, each carrying up to two years in prison.The courtroom was a scene of mixed emotions as Gonzales broke down in relief while victims' families reacted with shock and tears. Although the jury deliberated for over seven hours, they ultimately decided Gonzales was not guilty of failing to act during one of the deadliest U.S. school shootings.The case reignited discussions on police conduct, with defense attorney Jason Goss arguing that Gonzales was unfairly scapegoated for broader law enforcement failures. The trial concluded in Corpus Christi, after concerns about a fair trial in Uvalde, where emotions still run high years after the tragedy.

US Army Prepares for Potential Minneapolis Deployment Amid Immigration Protests The US Army is preparing for a possible deployment to Minneapolis as protests intensify over immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. A defense official, under anonymity, confirmed that troops at Fort Bragg in North Carolina are on standby.Additionally, approximately 1,500 soldiers from Alaska's 11th Airborne Division have received similar orders. President Trump has threatened to use the Insurrection Act, an infrequently invoked law, to deploy active-duty troops. However, he subsequently moderated his stance.Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has urged President Trump against sending more troops, advocating for public safety through shared purpose and trust. Past deployments in cities like Los Angeles and legal challenges reflect ongoing tensions.

BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti Solidifies Hold on Maharashtra Civic Bodies The political landscape in Maharashtra's municipal corporations is set for significant changes, with the Mahayuti alliance, including BJP and Shiv Sena, on track to secure mayoral positions in Kalyan-Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, and Thane. BJP Maharashtra chief Ravindra Chavan confirmed this development amid emerging political dynamics.Chavan emphasized that the public mandate has clearly favored the Mahayuti in all three civic bodies, with clear majorities in each, ensuring the alliance's leadership roles. This was reinforced after detailed discussions between Chavan and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde last week.The recent move by five Maharashtra Navnirman Sena corporators to back Shiv Sena further strengthens the alliance's hold over Kalyan-Dombivli, diminishing the position of Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and its allies. The final appointments will be confirmed after a meeting of top leaders in Mumbai.