Islanders take on the Devils following Horvat’s 2-goal performance

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**New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils Preview**
*Newark, New Jersey; Monday, 7 p.m. EST*

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**BOTTOM LINE:**
The New York Islanders (7-6-2), currently in the Metropolitan Division, are set to visit the New Jersey Devils (11-4) for a Monday night matchup. The Islanders come off a convincing 5-0 victory over the New York Rangers, highlighted by Bo Horvat’s two-goal performance.

New Jersey holds an impressive 11-4 overall record and stands 2-1-0 within the division. The Devils have scored 51 goals while conceding 44, giving them a +7 scoring differential. Meanwhile, the Islanders sport a 3-3-1 record in Metropolitan Division play and 7-6-2 overall, with a +1 goal differential after totaling 50 goals for and 49 against.

Monday’s game marks the first meeting between these two teams this season.

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**TOP PERFORMERS:**
– For the Devils, Connor Brown has contributed five goals and one assist. Jack Hughes has been particularly productive, tallying seven goals and five assists in the last 10 games.
– The Islanders rely on Mathew Barzal, who has three goals and nine assists on the season. Bo Horvat has also been a key player, scoring seven goals and adding five assists over the past 10 games.

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**LAST 10 GAMES:**
– **Devils:** 7-3-0 record, averaging 3.2 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.1 penalties, and 6.8 penalty minutes per game, while surrendering 2.8 goals per game.
– **Islanders:** 5-3-2 record, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.8 assists, 4.2 penalties, and 10.6 penalty minutes per game, giving up 2.9 goals on average.

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**INJURIES:**
– Devils: None listed
– Islanders: None listed

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This highly anticipated Metropolitan Division clash promises exciting hockey action as both teams look to strengthen their position early in the season.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/islanders-devils-following-horvats-2-091032786.html

Portillo’s Selloff Is Likely To End Soon

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Pistons vs. 76ers: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

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Pistons vs. 76ers | November 9, 2025

The Detroit Pistons (7-2) are on a five-game winning streak and will try to extend it when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers (6-3) on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The game will be held at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

For those looking to watch the game live, it will be broadcast on FDSDET and NBCS-PH. Tickets are available now through Vivid Seats, so be sure to secure your spot to catch the action in person.

Recent Performances

The Pistons most recently defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125-107 on Friday. Cade Cunningham led the team with an impressive 34-point performance. On the other hand, the 76ers secured their most recent win against the Toronto Raptors with a 130-120 victory on Saturday, with Tyrese Maxey leading the team with 31 points.

Game Preview & Key Insights

Pistons Stats, Odds & Insights

  • The Pistons have a strong record as favorites this season, winning five of their six such games.
  • They average 116.7 points per game, slightly below the 119.3 points their opponents allow.
  • Their three-point shooting is at 33.6%, with an average of 10.2 made three-pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA.
  • Defensively, they perform better on the road, allowing 109.8 points per game compared to 111.6 at home.

76ers Stats, Odds & Insights

  • The 76ers boast a +42 scoring differential, outscoring opponents by 4.7 points per game.
  • They average a league-third 124.0 points per game and allow 119.3, ranking 23rd in defensive points allowed.
  • Leading the team in scoring is Tyrese Maxey, averaging 33.2 points per game, with Joel Embiid contributing significantly when healthy.
  • The 76ers excel at three-point shooting, making 38.8% of their attempts and averaging 14.0 made three-pointers per game.

Key Players to Watch

Pistons

Name GP PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PM
Cade Cunningham 9 25.6 4.8 9.7 1.0 0.8 2.0
Jalen Duren 9 19.2 11.3 1.6 0.9 1.2 0.0
Ausar Thompson 9 13.9 6.8 3.3 1.7 0.8 0.3
Isaiah Stewart 9 10.7 6.7 1.6 0.2 2.1 1.2
Duncan Robinson 9 10.6 2.8 1.8 0.3 0.4 2.4

76ers

Name GP PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PM
Tyrese Maxey 9 33.2 5.0 8.3 1.1 1.1 4.1
Joel Embiid 6 19.7 5.5 3.3 0.8 1.5 1.5
Kelly Oubre Jr. 9 19.2 5.3 1.3 1.2 1.0 2.4
Quentin Grimes 9 17.7 4.0 4.4 1.0 0.4 2.6
VJ Edgecombe 9 16.9 5.8 4.7 1.6 0.2 2.0

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Don’t miss this exciting matchup — mark your calendar for Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET, and enjoy all the action as the Pistons take on the 76ers!

https://www.bleachernation.com/how-to-watch/2025/11/09/pistons-vs-76ers-start-time-streaming-live-tv-channel-how-to-watch/

Space Coast launch schedule

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The Space Coast set a new record in 2024 with 93 launches from all providers, building off the 72 orbital missions flown in 2023. With SpaceX’s continued pace, more launches from United Launch Alliance (ULA), and the debut of Blue Origin’s New Glenn, the U.S. Space Force has indicated it could support as many as 156 launches in 2025. Check back for the latest information on upcoming launches.

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### By The Numbers

**2025:**
– 93 Space Coast orbital launches, 1 hypersonic missile (updated Nov. 9)
– 72 launches from Cape Canaveral, 21 from Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
– 88 from SpaceX (all Falcon 9), 4 from ULA (3 Atlas V, 1 Vulcan), 1 from Blue Origin (New Glenn on NG-1)
– 4 human spaceflights (Crew-10, Fram2, Ax-4, Crew-11)

**2024:**
– 93 Space Coast launches
– 67 from Cape Canaveral, 26 from KSC
– 88 from SpaceX (86 Falcon 9, 2 Falcon Heavy), 5 from ULA (2 Vulcan, 1 Delta IV Heavy, 2 Atlas V)
– 5 human spaceflights (Axiom Space Ax-3, SpaceX Crew-8, Boeing Crew Flight Test, Polaris Dawn, Crew-9)

**2023:**
– 72 Space Coast launches
– 59 from Cape Canaveral, 13 from KSC
– 68 from SpaceX (63 Falcon 9, 5 Falcon Heavy), 3 from ULA (1 Delta IV Heavy, 2 Atlas V), 1 from Relativity Space
– 3 human spaceflights (Crew-6, Ax-2, Crew-7)

Details on past launches can be found at the end of this article.

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### Most Recent Launches

**Nov. 9, 2025** (Delayed from Nov. 8):
SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the Starlink 10-51 mission carrying 29 satellites from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39-A at 3:10 a.m. This marked the 28th flight of the first-stage booster, which was recovered successfully downrange on the droneship *A Shortfall of Gravitas* stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. The previous day’s launch attempt was scrubbed due to bad weather in the booster recovery area. This launch tied the record for the number of launches from the Space Coast in a year, reaching 93 total launches, including 21 from KSC.

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### Upcoming Launches (2025 and Beyond)

**Nov. 9, 2025** (Delayed from Oct. 13, 2024):
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is scheduled to launch twin ESCAPADE spacecraft—Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers—for NASA and the University of California, Berkeley’s Space Science Laboratory. The launch was postponed from October 2024 due to NASA’s concerns about the rocket’s readiness. The FAA has approved a launch window on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 2:45 to 5:11 p.m., with a backup window Monday, Nov. 10 from 2:40 to 5:06 p.m.

**Nov. 10, 2025:**
SpaceX Falcon 9 will launch the Starlink 6-87 mission carrying 29 satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 between 5:12 and 9:12 p.m. This will be the third flight of the first-stage booster, with an intended recovery landing on the droneship *Just Read the Instructions* in the Atlantic.

**Nov. 13, 2025:**
A Falcon 9 will launch the Starlink 6-89 mission from KSC’s Launch Pad 39-A with 29 satellites during a window from 5:35 to 9:35 p.m. The booster is scheduled for its eighth flight and a downrange landing on *A Shortfall of Gravitas*.

**Nov. 14, 2025:**
SpaceX will launch Starlink 6-85 with 28 satellites from SLC-40 between 4:12 and 8:12 p.m., aiming for the booster’s 24th flight and recovery on *Just Read the Instructions*.

**Nov. 18, 2025:**
Another Falcon 9 launch on Starlink 6-94 is planned from SLC-40; timing and docking details to be announced. This booster will aim for its 12th flight and recovery on *A Shortfall of Gravitas*.

Additional launches from ULA’s Vulcan Centaur, Blue Origin’s New Glenn, and SpaceX Falcon 9 missions carrying lunar landers and commercial payloads are expected through 2025 and beyond, with significant activity planned for the Space Coast.

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### Notable Upcoming Missions in 2026 and Beyond

– **Early 2026:** Boeing’s Starliner-1 crewed mission on Atlas V from SLC-41 (delayed launch).
– **Feb. – April 2026:** NASA Artemis II crewed lunar orbital mission from KSC Launch Pad 39-B.
– **Spring 2026:** Blue Origin New Glenn launching Blue Ring payload to Geostationary Orbit.
– **Mid-2026:** SpaceX Falcon 9 supporting payloads including the Firefly Blue Ghost lunar lander and Vast Haven uncrewed space station.
– **Late 2026:** ULA Vulcan Centaur supporting Sierra Space Dream Chaser ISS missions.
– **Summer 2027:** NASA Artemis III mission, crewed lunar landing from KSC Launch Pad 39-B.

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### Selected Launch Highlights from 2025

– **Jan. 3:** SpaceX Falcon 9 launched Thuraya-4 from SLC-40, booster’s 20th flight; successful recovery on droneship *A Shortfall of Gravitas*.
– **Jan. 15:** SpaceX Falcon 9 launched Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost and ispace’s Hakuto-R lunar landers from Launch Pad 39-A.
– **Jan. 16 (Delayed):** Blue Origin’s New Glenn made its first flight on the NG-1 Blue Ring Pathfinder mission from SLC-36.
– **March 14:** SpaceX Crew-10 launched from Launch Pad 39-A, booster flight #2 landing at Landing Zone 1 after successful mission.
– **April 21:** CRS-32 resupply mission launched on Falcon 9 from 39-A, successful recovery at LZ-1.
– **April 28:** ULA Atlas V launched inaugural Amazon Project Kuiper mission with 27 satellites from SLC-41.
– **July 8:** Falcon 9 launched Turksat 6A communications satellite, booster’s 15th flight, recovery on droneship.
– **Aug. 1:** SpaceX Crew-11 launched with NASA and international crew; booster’s 3rd flight and final landing at LZ-1 for SpaceX at Cape Canaveral.
– **Oct. 14:** SpaceX Falcon Heavy launched NASA’s Europa Clipper mission from KSC’s Pad 39-A; side boosters recovered, center core expended.

For a detailed list of 2025 launches and recovery details, please refer to the archive section below.

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### Selected Launch Highlights from 2024

– **Jan. 8:** ULA’s first Vulcan Centaur launch (Certification-1) from SLC-41, carrying Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander.
– **Feb. 8:** NASA’s PACE satellite launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 from SLC-40 with booster land landing at LZ-1.
– **June 5:** Boeing CST-100 Starliner Crew Flight Test on Atlas V from SLC-41 delayed multiple times throughout the year.
– **Aug. 31:** Falcon 9 launched 21 Starlink satellites, booster’s 18th flight, recovery on droneship *Just Read the Instructions*.
– **Oct. 14:** SpaceX Falcon Heavy launched the Europa Clipper mission; final boosters’ 6th and last flights, no recovery attempt.
– **Dec. 31:** SpaceX completed 93 launches on the Space Coast, including the Starlink 12-6 mission from KSC’s Pad 39-A.

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### Selected Launch Highlights from 2023

– **Jan. 3:** Falcon 9 launched Transporter-6 mission carrying 114 payloads from SLC-40.
– **Feb. 2:** Falcon 9 launched Starlink 5-3 from Launch Pad 39-A; 200th Falcon 9 successful flight.
– **May 21:** Axiom 2 crewed mission to ISS launched on Falcon 9 from 39-A; first crewed flight from this pad in 2023.
– **June 22:** ULA Delta IV Heavy’s penultimate flight from SLC-37B.
– **Sept. 12:** Falcon 9 launched BlueBird mission supporting space-based cellular broadband from SLC-40 with booster recovery at LZ-1.
– **Nov. 11:** Falcon 9 launched Koreasat-6A with record 23rd booster recovery at LZ-1.

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### Conclusion

The Space Coast continues to maintain its status as one of the world’s busiest and most significant space launch hubs, breaking records year after year through a strong mix of commercial, military, and scientific missions. With the integration of new vehicles like Blue Origin’s New Glenn and ULA’s Vulcan Centaur, alongside the robust flight rate of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, spaceflight activity is poised to grow dramatically into 2025 and beyond.

For the latest updates on upcoming launches and detailed mission information, stay tuned to our regular updates.

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*End of Article*
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/09/space-coast-launch-schedule/

Pelicans’ Trey Murphy dominates despite loss to Spurs

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy lit up the court with a career-best performance in Saturday’s game, but it wasn’t enough to secure a third consecutive win. The Pelicans fell 126-119 to the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center.

Murphy tied his career-high with 41 points, shooting an efficient 15-of-22 from the field, including 5-of-11 from three-point range. He also contributed nine rebounds. With key starters Zion Williamson (hamstring), Yves Missi (illness), and Jordan Poole (quad strain) sidelined, New Orleans leaned heavily on Murphy. He scored 16 points in the first half and added 25 in the second. One of the highlights was his impressive 38-foot buzzer-beater at the end of the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 92-85.

Rookie guard Jeremiah Fears added 18 points, while Herb Jones contributed 15. Rookie forward Derik Queen delivered a well-rounded performance off the bench with 13 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and two blocks in just 25 minutes. Queen also played the entire fourth quarter for a third consecutive game, helping the Pelicans close the gap to within one possession at 122-119 late in the contest.

Despite their efforts, all went unrewarded as the Spurs managed to hold on. San Antonio was led by De’Aaron Fox in his season debut. Fox, returning after missing the first eight games due to a hamstring injury, scored 24 points, including an impressive stretch of 13 consecutive points in the second quarter that helped build a halftime lead.

Victor Wembanyama posted a double-double with 18 points and 18 rebounds, while Devin Vassell added 16 points. Harrison Barnes chipped in 15, and Stephon Castle recorded a double-double of 14 points and 14 assists. Julian Champagnie also contributed 14 points. The Spurs maintained a 43-40 rebounding advantage over the Pelicans.

This game marked New Orleans’ second defeat to San Antonio this season, following a 120-116 overtime loss earlier in October. The Spurs, playing the second game of a home back-to-back, improved their record to 7-2. The Pelicans dropped to 2-7.

New Orleans will look to turn things around in their next game against the Phoenix Suns on Monday.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/pelicans-news-trey-murphy-dominates-loss-spurs

Nevada Tightly Hangs Onto 78-77 Win Over Pacific

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It was a stressful day for Nevada fans, who had to start their day with a tough 51-14 loss from the football program. However, turning the page to men’s basketball brought a bit of relief. While Nevada secured a win on the court, it was far from an easy victory—a truly stressful game from start to finish.

A few years ago, when these two programs faced off, Nevada dominated with a lopsided 88-39 victory. But this year’s matchup featured brand new teams and new seasons, bringing a much more competitive edge for both schools.

Nevada managed to build a 10-point lead in the first half, but the rest of the game was a constant back-and-forth battle. The first half ended tied at 40-40, with Tayshawn Comer leading the Pack with 14 points. While the rest of the offense took some time to warm up, the physicality was strong—nearly half of Nevada’s 40 points came from plays inside the paint.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Nevada opened with an early lead on a jumper by Joel Armotrading, but once again the game turned into a tug-of-war. At one point deep in the second half, Nevada found themselves down by as much as four points during a stretch where both teams traded baskets.

A pivotal moment came with 2:43 remaining when Tyler Rolison hit a three-pointer to give Nevada a 72-70 lead. From there, the Pack went on a 6-3 run and added some insurance with a layup from Comer with 40 seconds left.

Nevada finished the game shooting 43 percent from the field, 27 percent from three-point range, and 62 percent from the free-throw line. Comer led the offense with 19 points on 7-12 shooting, followed by Rolison (14), Corey Camper Jr. (12), Armotrading (11), and Elijah Price (10).

As the saying goes, a win is a win, but this was a game that shouldn’t have come down to the final seconds. Both Comer and coach Alford admitted after the game that their practices leading up to the matchup didn’t go as well as they should have, which showed during tonight’s performance.

“It’s always good to get a win, but I’m not the happiest with our performance as a team,” Comer said. “Pacific is a good team. I just feel like we didn’t prepare early on in practice before we played them, so that kind of dictated how we played today. We need to go back to the drawing board, get better, and focus on the next game.”

Coach Alford added, “They [Pacific] did a great job. They exploited us in some ways that we haven’t been exploited yet. This will be a great film for the staff to break down.”

Pacific proved to be an extremely pesky opponent throughout the game. Although Nevada held the lead most of the time, Pacific kept clawing its way back to tie the game at halftime. Forward Elias Ralph scored 12 points in the first half and finished as the Tigers’ leading scorer with 21.

In last week’s win against LA Tech, Nevada didn’t have to worry much about the deep ball. That was not the case against Pacific, who shot an impressive 44 percent from three-point range in the first half and 46 percent overall (15-33).

The lead changed hands 12 times and was tied 10 times during the contest. Coach Alford noted that the team’s attention to detail on defense was lacking, and a few lucky bounces ultimately made the difference.

With just five seconds remaining, Nevada was inbounding the ball when Rolison threw a pass that was stolen by Pacific. The Tigers drove into the paint for a chance to win the game, but the ball bounced off the rim, came back out, and their second attempt also missed as time expired.

Nevada narrowly avoided adding their name to the long list of Mountain West schools that have lost to weak non-conference opponents. Though the victory was close, coming away with a win is far easier to build upon.

“One, there’s a lot of parity. Two, early in the season, you have very little film to prepare. And three, with so many transfers and players from Division Two, Division Three, and NAIA levels moving up, you just don’t know what to expect,” Alford explained. “These teams are really good, so it’s difficult. That’s why I told the players I’m proud of them. Our defense was 30 points lower in efficiency today—that’s terrible. We did not guard the way we have to guard, and I hope our guys learn that lesson. But learning it in a win is much better than learning it in a loss. I’m proud of how they fought and got the win.”

Despite the challenges and late-game nerves, Nevada’s men’s basketball team showed resilience, earning a hard-fought win to build upon as the season moves forward.
https://www.mwcconnection.com/nevada-wolfpack-basketball/75369/nevada-tightly-hangs-onto-78-77-win-over-pacific

Russian Crypto Scammer Roman Novak Found Murdered in Dubai

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**From Crypto King to Crime Victim: The Tragic Demise of Roman Novak in Dubai**

When Roman Novak, a Russian entrepreneur once convicted of defrauding investors in elaborate crypto schemes, left for a meeting outside Dubai in early October, few imagined it would be his last. Hours later, Novak and his wife Anna vanished. Within weeks, their bodies were discovered mutilated near the border with Oman. The grim outcome, authorities now say, was the result of a failed ransom operation linked to Novak’s concealed digital wealth.

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### From Prison to Dubai’s Crypto Hype

Before entering Dubai’s glittering financial world, Novak had already made enemies. Known in St. Petersburg’s investment circles as a smooth-talking crypto evangelist, he swindled millions through false promises and flashy projects. Novak’s conviction in 2020 for large-scale fraud earned him a six-year sentence, but after serving only part of it, he resurfaced in the Emirates, rebranding himself as the visionary founder behind a new app called Fintopio.

The platform promised innovation. Instead, it attracted suspicion and, according to investigators, may have reconnected Novak with the same underworld networks that once bankrolled his scams.

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### The Setup

The trip that ended in tragedy was supposed to secure new investors. Novak arranged a private meeting near Hatta, a remote desert town far from Dubai’s skyscrapers. He and Anna reportedly changed vehicles before arriving at the meeting point—a detail that now haunts the investigation. Their driver returned to the city alone.

When calls went unanswered for days, Novak’s family in Russia raised the alarm. Investigators were able to piece together a chilling sequence of events: the couple had been lured to a rented villa, held captive, and pressured to unlock crypto wallets reportedly worth tens of millions. When the kidnappers failed to access the funds, the encounter turned fatal.

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### The Aftermath

According to reports from Russian media, seven suspects (including several men from St. Petersburg and one from Kazakhstan) have been detained across two countries. Early findings suggest the operation was meticulously planned, using encrypted communication and crypto transfers to obscure involvement.

For Novak’s two young children, the nightmare has left them orphaned. Their grandparents flew to Dubai to recover what little remained of their family’s life.

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### Crypto’s Shadow Economy

The murder underscores how the blurred lines between digital assets and organized crime continue to widen. As crypto wealth grows harder to trace, criminals are turning to physical coercion—wrench attacks, ransom abductions, and blackmail—to force victims to surrender their private keys and access their digital vaults. Security experts warn that Novak’s fate illustrates a dark evolution in crypto crime: the shift from online scams to real-world violence.

> “Every public display of crypto wealth can become a target marker,” says cybersecurity analyst Jameson Lopp, who has long cautioned against revealing financial details online.

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### An Industry Haunted by Its Own Success

The crypto world has long prided itself on independence from banks and governments. But Novak’s death exposes the paradox at its heart: the same decentralization that promises freedom also invites lawlessness. Following international outrage, UAE and Russian authorities are now collaborating to trace Novak’s missing digital assets and dismantle the network believed to have orchestrated the crime. Interpol is reportedly monitoring several related transactions involving wallets tied to Novak’s projects.

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### A Final Irony

In life, Novak thrived on risk. In death, he became its warning. What began as a quest to rebuild his fortune in a crypto hub ended as a brutal cautionary tale—a stark reminder that the digital frontier can be as dangerous as any physical one.

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**Disclaimer:**
The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Coindoo.com does not endorse or recommend any specific investment strategy or cryptocurrency. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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**Author:**
*Reporter at Coindoo*
**Alexander Zdravkov** is a person who always looks for the logic behind things. He has more than three years of experience in the crypto space, skillfully identifying new trends in digital currencies. Whether providing in-depth analysis or daily reports, his deep understanding and enthusiasm make him a valuable member of the team.
https://coindoo.com/russian-crypto-scammer-roman-novak-found-murdered-in-dubai/

A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inducts Its 2025 Class of Music Giants

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 class of music legends. The ceremony, held Saturday at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, blended heartfelt tributes, inspiring speeches, and dynamic performances. The event featured acts such as Soundgarden, Salt-N-Pepa, and Big Boi of Outkast, alongside an array of A-list musical guests.

Artists become eligible for the Hall 25 years after their first music release, and this year’s class includes a diverse group of influential musicians and industry icons. Here’s a closer look at the inductees, some of their defining songs, and who honored them during the ceremony.

Outkast

The American rap duo that emerged in the 1990s, Outkast is known for hits like “Hey Ya,” “Ms. Jackson,” and “Roses.” They were inducted by Donald Glover. The ceremony featured a memorable medley performance including Big Boi alongside Janelle Monáe, JID, Doja Cat, Killer Mike, and Sleepy Brown.

Bad Company

Formed in the 1970s, this English rock band is famous for songs such as “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Can’t Get Enough,” and “Bad Company.” Rock legend Mick Fleetwood inducted them. Bad Company’s drummer Simon Kirke performed with Nancy Wilson of Heart and Joe Perry of Aerosmith on guitars, and Chris Robinson from The Black Crowes on vocals.

Cyndi Lauper

Launching her solo career in the early 1980s, Cyndi Lauper is celebrated for iconic tracks like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “Time After Time,” and “True Colors.” She was inducted by Chappell Roan and performed a vibrant medley of her hits, featuring duets with Avril Lavigne, Raye, and Salt-N-Pepa.

Soundgarden

This American rock band, formed in 1984, is known for classics like “Black Hole Sun,” “Fell on Black Days,” and “Outshined.” Comedian Jim Carrey inducted them. Surviving members performed alongside Taylor Momsen and Brandi Carlile, who stepped in for the late vocalist Chris Cornell. Cornell’s daughter Toni also joined Nancy Wilson for a moving tribute performance.

Salt-N-Pepa

The pioneering American rap group formed in the 1980s, renowned for hits such as “Push It,” “Let’s Talk About Sex,” and “Shoop,” was inducted by Missy Elliott. They delivered an energetic medley of their greatest hits, highlighted by a special appearance from En Vogue.

Chubby Checker

Known for kickstarting dance crazes in the 1950s, Chubby Checker’s key songs include “The Twist,” “Limbo Rock,” and “Let’s Twist Again.”

Joe Cocker

The English singer who rose to fame in the 1960s and passed away in 2014, Joe Cocker is remembered for tracks like “You Are So Beautiful,” “Up Where We Belong,” and “With a Little Help From My Friends.” Bryan Adams inducted him. A star-studded medley featured Teddy Swims, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bryan Adams, Cyndi Lauper, Chris Robinson, and Nathaniel Rateliff performing “With a Little Help From My Friends.”

The White Stripes

This American rock duo, prominent in the 1990s, is best known for “Seven Nation Army,” “We’re Going to Be Friends,” and “Doorbell.” They were inducted by rock icon Iggy Pop.

Warren Zevon

The singer-songwriter who began his solo career in the early 1970s and passed away in 2003, Warren Zevon’s signature songs include “Lawyers, Guns and Money,” “Werewolves of London,” and “Keep Me in Your Heart.” He was inducted by David Letterman, with a tribute performance by The Killers.

Carole Kaye

A legendary session musician primarily known for her bass playing starting in the 1950s. She contributed to numerous hits such as The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations,” Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” and Barbra Streisand’s “The Way We Were.”

Thom Bell

American music producer and songwriter starting in the 1960s who passed away in 2022. He is known for his work on the Delfonics’ “La-La (Means I Love You),” the Spinners’ “The Rubberband Man,” and the Stylistics’ “You Make Me Feel Brand New.”

Nicky Hopkins

English session keyboardist who played on many classic recordings starting in the 1960s and died in 1994. His notable contributions include the Beatles’ “Revolution,” the Rolling Stones’ “Sympathy for the Devil,” and Joe Cocker’s “You Are So Beautiful.”

Lenny Waronker

American music producer and executive whose career began in the 1970s. He is credited with producing or signing artists behind hits like Rickie Lee Jones’ “Chuck E’s in Love,” Prince’s “Purple Rain,” and R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion.”

The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was a powerful celebration of enduring musical legacies, honoring artists who have shaped the soundtrack of generations.

https://mymotherlode.com/entertainment/10163444/a-look-at-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-2025-inductees-and-how-they-were-honored.html

Suspect used other people’s personal information to rent apartments in LA, police say

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Police are seeking the public’s help to identify more victims of a suspect accused of fraudulently renting apartments in Los Angeles.

The suspect, identified only as “Igor,” allegedly used other people’s personal information to rent apartments in the Hollywood and Larchmont areas in September, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

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Cardinal Gibbons’ Radich three-peats in diving at Class 2A state championship

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Cardinal Gibbons senior Juliet Radich knows only two things when it comes to diving: winning state championships and setting records. Radich successfully defended her state championship for a third consecutive time and completed an undefeated high school diving streak spanning 35 meets.

She scored an impressive 527.40 points to easily clinch the 1-meter diving state title on Friday at the Class 2A state meet held at the Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training Center (FAST) in Ocala. This marked the second straight year Radich topped 500 points and won by more than 100 points. She bested runner-up Seminole senior Victoria Teixeira, who scored 393.75 points.

A University of North Carolina commit, Radich finished second in the country last year on the 10-meter platform and has captured four Junior National titles overall. “I am pretty happy about it,” Radich said by phone.

Just a week earlier, Radich broke her own school record by scoring 556.25 points to win the regional championship. Her previous best was 544.25 points, set as a freshman at the regional competition.

Radich was unable to compete at the state meet during her freshman year when Hurricane Nicole forced the event to be postponed by a week. At that time, she was committed to an international diving competition in Ireland, where she won the 10-meter platform event.

“I didn’t necessarily feel any pressure this year,” Radich said. “I definitely felt supported by my coaches, and I just wanted to go out there and have fun for my last meet. I was excited, and I had changed my dives after districts, and I felt more confident with my list.”

Last year, Radich scored 517.05 points to win her second straight title by more than 123 points, beating runner-up Madison Bates of Naples, who had 393.50 points. At this year’s state meet, Radich said she carried the confidence she gained from setting the school record in regionals.

“I wasn’t thinking of any records. I just wanted to stay locked in and have fun,” Radich said. “It made me feel so amazing. I am so honored, and definitely proud of myself for never losing a competition in high school, and my performance at state has been pretty consistent.”

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**Local Teams Perform Well at State Meet**

Dreyfoos School was the top local girls team finisher, taking ninth place with 95 points. Pompano Beach finished 11th with 94 points, American Heritage was 13th with 73.5 points, and Calvary Christian Academy took 15th place with 69 points. Coral Springs Charter finished 19th with 41 points. Mater Lakes Academy won the girls state title with 200.5 points.

American Heritage junior Liliana Novak impressed, finishing second in the 100 free (51.85) and third in the 50 free (23.81). Calvary Christian Academy senior Marley Tyner earned fifth place in the 50 free (24.19).

“I am really happy with it,” Novak said by phone. “The finals were so much fun. This morning (Friday), in prelims, I was so focused on going best times, and I am starting to realize that doesn’t really work for me. It is better for me to be in the moment, and in finals I was just happy to be here, and be with my friends, and the outcome was so much better.”

In her freshman year at state, Novak made the B Finals, and last year she placed fifth in the 50 free.

Pompano Beach sophomore Alina Rodriguez was fifth in the girls’ 200 free (1: 64.13) and seventh in the 100 fly (58.64). Dreyfoos junior Allison Connors placed seventh in the 500 free (5:15.24), while teammate Emma Han was fifth in the 100 breaststroke (1:05.96). Han was the top point-getter for the Jaguars, scoring 19 points.

Coral Springs Charter’s girls placed fifth in the 200 medley relay, Calvary Christian Academy was sixth in the 200 free relay, and Pompano Beach finished seventh in the same event. Additionally, Pompano Beach placed fifth in the 400 free relay, while Coral Springs Charter was sixth.

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**Moberg First to Win Disability Races at FHSAA State Meet**

This year marked the first time the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) offered events for special needs athletes, and two local swimmers owned the podium in Class 2A.

In the 50-yard freestyle disability race, Coral Springs Charter senior Faith Moberg won with a time of 36.28 seconds, while Cardinal Gibbons freshman Elizabeth Mathews finished as runner-up. Moberg later captured the 100 freestyle disability event with a personal best time of 1:25.07, again finishing ahead of Mathews.

“It’s really cool to end my senior year representing my school, being a state champion, and winning medals,” Moberg said by phone. “It was a great way to end my season and my swimming career.”

“It’s also really cool to be the first disability swimmer,” Moberg added. She has also competed and won at different levels in the Special Olympics in swimming, track, tennis, basketball, equestrian, and volleyball.

Moberg, who has cerebral palsy, hypotonia, and a visual disability, typically competes in longer distances in swimming for the Special Olympics.

“The crowd was going nuts,” said Faith’s mother, Joyce. “It was just a moment to see. After Faith won, she turned to cheer for Elizabeth. It was great for the state to do this. It shed light on people with disabilities.”

“We are still in shock,” Coral Springs Charter swim coach Sheri Wells said. “Faith has done well in Special Olympics, and it was great for her to compete. She is the first disabled swimmer to ever win, and she has that history for the rest of her life.”

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**Farinas Wins Two Class 1A Championships Despite Upcoming Surgery**

Just one week before her 13th foot surgery, Oxbridge Academy senior Gabi Farinas struck gold twice. Farinas won both the 50 free (29.08) and 100 free (1:02.93) disability races at the Class 1A FHSAA state swimming and diving championships at FAST in Ocala on Saturday night.

“It’s just amazing, and it is my first state meet too,” said Farinas, who has been swimming for the school since eighth grade.

She has severe bilateral club foot and has undergone a dozen surgeries and countless procedures. She is scheduled for another ankle surgery next week in Seattle, which will delay her signing a scholarship with Emory University by eight days.

“It’s been really hard because I have been going to districts and training for the Paralympics too,” Farinas explained. “When I heard this year that I would be able to compete at states, I was ecstatic. I really have no words for it. I really love swimming, and I can take time off after a surgery and come back stronger and better. I don’t fear surgery because I can come back.”

Farinas expressed gratitude toward the FHSAA for allowing swimmers with disabilities to compete in the state competition this year.

“I think, even since I started swimming eight years ago, this does a lot to raise awareness,” she said. “Not even just high school, but colleges too. It makes me happy because these freshmen will get states for four years. I am happy I had it for one year. I didn’t even know they were giving out medals and a podium. That’s amazing.”

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**Other Notable Performances**

University School sophomore Naiyla Di Sarno won the 100 breaststroke (1:02.68), while King’s Academy junior Tessa Broedell placed fifth (1:03.64).

“It was really exciting for me because I really didn’t expect it,” Di Sarno said. “I didn’t want to get my hopes up, but I knew I had it in me.”

Di Sarno said her 200 IM preliminary race in the morning motivated her to win the breaststroke event. “Even though I placed in the ‘B final’ of the IM, I really wanted to win the breast,” she added. “It was shocking at first because I got what I really wanted. This compares to like when you are a little kid and you get exactly what you wanted for Christmas. It was a lot of joy.”

Benjamin sophomore Feagin Kaminski won the 100 backstroke (55.43), while University School junior Maria Camila Perez took fourth (56.16). Perez also placed eighth in the 200 IM (2:07.17).

St. Andrew’s girls finished third with 153.5 points, Pine Crest was fourth (136.5 points), and Benjamin took fifth place (116 points). King’s Academy placed seventh with 84 points, while University School was eighth with 77 points.

St. Andrew’s sophomore Millie Cochrane was second in the 1A 1-meter diving competition, scoring 388.95 points. St. Andrew’s freshman Cielo Moya Vargas took third in the girls’ 50 free (23.85). Three other local swimmers closely followed with finishes from fourth to sixth: King’s Academy’s Selah Austin (23.86), Pine Crest senior Parker Jacobson-Bertanzetti (24.01), and St. Andrew’s junior Alera Hurwitz (24.08).

Vargas also finished fourth in the 100 fly (58.04), while Benjamin junior Rachel Nussbaum placed eighth (52.83) in the 100 free. Pine Crest senior Sara Miller was sixth in the girls’ 200 IM (2:06.69).

King’s Academy girls were third in the 200 medley relay (1:46.64), followed by St. Andrew’s (fourth, 1:47.36), Benjamin (fifth, 1:48.88), and Pine Crest (seventh, 1:49.36).

In the 200 free relay, Pine Crest finished fourth (1:38.38). In the 400 free relay, Pine Crest girls took third (3:29.86), St. Andrew’s was fourth (3:32.37), Benjamin fifth (3:33.57), and University School eighth (3:36.83).
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