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John Wall will represent the Wizards at the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, the team announced.
Washington selected Wall with the No. 1 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.
BREAKING: @SenJudiciaryGOP and @JudiciaryDems have advanced the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act out of committee.
Strongly endorsed by the AVMA, the next step for the bill is to be considered by the full Senate.
Last week former AVMA Vice President Dr. Gary Brown testified before the @SmallBizCmteGOP /@SenateSmallBiz concerning the pet & veterinary economy. Dr. Brown discussed the role of the profession in the U.S. economy, the rural veterinary workforce, & preserving access to xylazine.
The 2026 #AVMAFlyIn was a tremendous success! 🎉
Veterinary advocates from across the country met members of Congress & their staffs to champion policies that strengthen the profession.
As we wrap up this year’s fly‑in, we'd like to thank some of our champions in DC. #Thread
In an opinion piece with @agripulse, AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey stresses the importance of helping address the growing threat of illicit xylazine while preserving the animal sedative’s essential use in veterinary medicine.
Full story ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/D7xzJnAAo4
BREAKING: Veterinarians to meet with Capitol Hill lawmakers on growing xylazine threat, rural veterinary shortages #AVMAFlyIn
Full story: https://t.co/pXMIbfRE4H
When the Nationals play their home opener against the Dodgers in 2026, the teams will combine to have (barring more moves) 14 players on their active rosters making at least $10 million per year.
(The Dodgers will have all 14 of them)
Netflix is officially buying Warner Bros. and HBO Max in an $82.7 billion deal.
“Our mission has always been to entertain the world,” said Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. “By combining Warner Bros.’ incredible library of shows and movies—from timeless classics like 'Casablanca' and 'Citizen Kane' to modern favorites like 'Harry Potter' and 'Friends'—with our culture-defining titles like 'Stranger Things,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' and' Squid Game,' we’ll be able to do that even better. Together, we can give audiences more of what they love and help define the next century of storytelling.”
“Today’s announcement combines two of the greatest storytelling companies in the world to bring to even more people the entertainment they love to watch the most,” said WBD CEO David Zaslav. “For more than a century, Warner Bros. has thrilled audiences, captured the world’s attention, and shaped our culture. By coming together with Netflix, we will ensure people everywhere will continue to enjoy the world’s most resonant stories for generations to come.”
Read more here: https://t.co/7LX0GD3DPX