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The 2024 NBA All-Star Game is not just about showcasing the best basketball talent; it’s also an opportunity to push the boundaries of sports technology. This year, the NBA has unveiled an extraordinary court that blends athleticism with innovation. Let’s dive into what makes the 2024 NBA All-Star court so special. This year the Lucas Oil Stadium will be a thing of wonder during the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and State Farm All-Star Saturday Night . Whether you’re in the arena or watching from home, prepare to be dazzled by this fusion of Sports and Technology NBA UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART LED COURT FOR ALL-STAR 2024 EVENTS TAKING PLACE AT LUCAS OIL STADIUM The NBA today unveiled the state-of-the-art full video LED court that will be used for #NBAAllStar 2024 events taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium, which include the #RufflesCelebGame… pic.twitter.com/JzOLmFbgaK — NBA (@NBA) February 5, 2024 But what is the NBA All-Star court made of? Related stories NBA ALL STA...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child’s gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child’s gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions. In announcing his veto Friday night, Newsom released a statement saying he has “a deep commitment to advancing the rights of transgender Californians" that has guided his decisions while in office. “That said, I urge caution when the Executive and Legislative branches of state government attempt to dictate — in prescriptive terms that single out one characteristic — legal standards for the Judicial branch to apply. Other-minded elected officials, in California and other states, could very well use this strategy to diminish the civil rights of vulnerable communities,” the governor...

A Florida Supreme Court hearing on the state's 15-week abortion ban is tied to Gov. Ron DeSantis' record on the issue On Friday, the Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a suit challenging the state's 15-week abortion ban. While the case has implications for reproductive rights in the state, it is also tied to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' record on an issue that is deeply important to many in the Republican Party but which is polarizing on the national stage, polling shows -- as DeSantis seeks to first win over his party's base and then the 2024 electorate. Of the seven state Supreme Court justices who are taking up the suit against the abortion ban, five were appointed by DeSantis. Over the past few months, DeSantis, who as governor signed both the 15-week and a six-week abortion ban into state law, has walked a fine line as a candidate on the issue of abortion access, declining to say definitively if he would support a national abortion ban but o...

Rep. George Santos' father and aunt guaranteed his $500,000 bond, according to a court document unsealed Thursday over the congressman's objection. Rep. George Santos' father and aunt guaranteed his $500,000 bond, according to a court document unsealed Thursday over the congressman's objection. Santos, a first-term Republican congressman who represents parts of Queens and Nassau County in New York, posted the bond after pleading not guilty last month to a 13-count indictment accusing him of fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds. His bond was guaranteed by Gercino dos Santos Jr. and Elma Santos Preven, who Santos first told ABC News' Rachel Scott are his father and his aunt. MORE: George Santos indictment: Congressman pleads not guilty to 13 counts Under the terms of the bond, neither of them were required to provide any funds for Santos' release -- only to be financially responsible "if the defendant does not comply with the conditions...

A 90-year-old Catholic cardinal and five others in Hong Kong were fined after being found guilty of failing to register a now-defunct fund meant to people arrested in the widespread protests three years ago HONG KONG -- A 90-year-old Catholic cardinal and five others in Hong Kong were fined after being found guilty Friday of failing to register a now-defunct fund that aimed to help people arrested in the widespread protests three years ago. Cardinal Joseph Zen, a retired bishop and a vocal democracy advocate of the city, arrived at court in a black outfit and used a walking stick. He was first arrested in May on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces under a Beijing-imposed National Security Law. His arrest sent shockwaves through the Catholic community, although the Vatican only stated it was monitoring the development of the situation closely. While Zen and other activists at the trial have not yet been charged with national security-related charges, they were ch...

Mexico's Supreme Court has struck down part of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's ‘jail, no bail’ program MEXICO CITY -- Mexico’s Supreme Court struck down part of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s ‘jail, no bail’ policy Thursday. The court voted against mandatory pre-trial detention for people accused of fraud, smuggling or tax evasion. Because trials often take years in Mexico, the justices argued that being held in prison during trial was equivalent to being subjected to punishment before being convicted. Instead, prosecutors would have to convince judges there are valid reasons not to release people on their own recognizance — for example, by arguing that they may pose a flight risk. The justices may vote next week on whether the possibility of pre-trial release may be justified for other crimes. In 2019, López Obrador imposed mandatory pre-trial detention for a long list of crimes, and he views it as part of his crack-down on white collar criminals, like those ...