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Durant Returns as Rockets Face Suns
Kevin Durant
— 3d
Houston’s visit to Phoenix features Kevin Durant’s return to face his former team and a Rockets squad that has recently dominated the Suns. Phoenix hopes to build on its win over Orlando, but must contend with Alperen Sengun inside and Houston’s efficient three-point shooting.
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Suns, Rockets Face Key Injury Questions
Clint Capela
— 4d
Jordan Goodwin was ruled out and Rasheer Fleming cleared to play for Phoenix against Houston, while the Rockets were without backup centers Clint Capela and Steven Adams. The Suns looked to build on a win over Orlando, but Houston’s strong form and rebounding posed a challenge.
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Rockets, Hornets Jersey Histories Cover Five Players
Sports
— 4d
Retrospectives on NBA jersey-number history profile Rockets Larry Moffett, who wore No. 41 for his lone season with Houston, and Ryan Bowen, who wore No. 40 from 2004 to 2006. Hornets profiles cover Eddie Johnson’s 1993–94 season, Damion Baugh’s brief 2024–25 stint, and Bryce McGowens’ two seasons with Charlotte before moving on to other teams.
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Warriors Make NBA History With Eight Straight Wins
Sports
— 1d
Houston beat Denver 110-100, despite strong performances from Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. The Rockets have opened the season strongly, with wins over several top teams, though their standing in a deep Western Conference leaves room to improve.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 10h
Turnovers Fuel Losses for Rockets, Magic
Sports
— 5d
Houston lost 102-95 to Phoenix for its first two-game losing streak of the season, undone by early turnovers and poor execution. The defeat followed a 117-107 loss to Minnesota in which 22 Rockets turnovers also proved costly; the separate Orlando report is unrelated.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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AST SpaceMobile signs $1.3B Firefly engine deal
Business
— 4d
Firefly will supply 36 engines and license its tech to AST SpaceMobile in a deal valued at more than $1.3B for the Blacklift rocket; FLY shares climbed 20%.
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Tom Gallagher
Firefly licensing their tech here makes sense for scaling reusable rockets beyond what they build themselves.
ITA Airways Partners With Houston Rockets
Business
— Nov 2, 2026
ITA Airways has partnered with Archer Aviation to explore an electric air-taxi network in Italy, including trips between Rome’s Fiumicino Airport and the city center. The airline is also using a Houston Rockets marketing partnership to raise its profile in the U.S. following the launch of nonstop service between Houston and Rome.
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Rockets Exercise Reed Sheppard Fourth-Year Option
Reed Sheppard
— Oct 29, 2026
The Rockets exercised Reed Sheppard’s fourth-year team option, keeping the guard under contract for the 2027-28 season. Sheppard is averaging 10.5 points per game this season but will miss Friday’s game against Dallas with a back issue.
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Jabari Smith scores 30, Rockets beat Thunder 119-98
Chet Holmgren
— Oct 31, 2026
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points and Marcus Smart added 24 as the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98, handing Oklahoma City its second straight loss after a 4-0 start. The injury-depleted Thunder played without Chet Holmgren, who is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks with a knee injury.
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Priya Raman
Losing Holmgren for 8 to 10 weeks will hurt the Thunder a lot after their hot start.
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Jordan Wins Minority Leader Spot, Besting Scalise
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) was voted in as minority leader Tuesday a closed-door election. Sources told Fox News Digital Jordan defeated Majority Leade… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Unbeaten Rockets Set for Mavericks NBA Cup Game
Sports
— Oct 30, 2026
Undefeated Houston visits Dallas for an NBA Cup game, with the Rockets’ strong start and opening-night win driving confidence in their chances to cover. Picks are split: some favor Houston’s scoring and interior attack, while others see value in Dallas as a home underdog amid the Mavericks’ recent improvement and Houston’s potential regression.
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Rockets improve to 5-0, rout Bucks 132-100
Kevin Durant
— Oct 29, 2026
Fred VanVleet scored 24 points, including 15 straight in the third quarter, as Houston routed Milwaukee 132-100 to improve to 5-0. Amen Thompson added 23 points, helping the Rockets dominate despite missing key players.
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Tom Gallagher
Amen Thompson's 23 points show real depth, especially with so many regulars out.
Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Houston hosts Minnesota with Timberwolves missing Edwards
Anthony Edwards
— 6d
Houston’s 7-1 start and unbeaten home record make the Rockets favorites against Minnesota, which is 5-3 but will be without Anthony Edwards. Analysts differ on the pick: some favor Houston’s depth and home strength, while others see Minnesota’s defense and rebounding keeping the game close.
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No. 6 Michigan State Set to Host Toledo
Sports
— 6d
No. 6 Michigan State hosts Toledo on Thursday after opening the season with a 96-59 win over Quinnipiac, while the Rockets look to rebound from a 71-70 loss at Arkansas State. Toledo’s late rally and strong performances on the boards offer encouragement, but the Spartans’ depth and home-court advantage make for a difficult challenge.
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Tom Gallagher
Toledo's late rally at Arkansas State is encouraging but home court for the sixth-ranked Spartans changes everything.
Rockets Reduce Durant’s Workload in Hawks Win
Kevin Durant
— Oct 28, 2026
Houston is using its depth to reduce Kevin Durant’s heavy workload, with the supporting lineup helping pull away from Atlanta while Durant rested in the fourth quarter. Coach Ime Udoka says the team wants to keep Durant’s minutes down, and Milwaukee’s win over Indiana sets up the Rockets’ next matchup against the Bucks.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 11h
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Rockets To Its Second-Highest Playercount Since Launch
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— Oct 24, 2026
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Rachel Meyers
Never touched it at launch but these numbers make me want to give it a shot now.
How charismatic are you, really?
Quizie
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Rocket Launches Reportedly Create Space Jellyfish Displays
Science
— Oct 20, 2026
Rocket launches from Rocket Lab in New Zealand and SpaceX in Florida produced glowing “space jellyfish” effects as sunlight illuminated their high-altitude exhaust plumes, prompting sightings across wide areas. The displays can vary in size and duration, and may be mistaken for unexplained objects.
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Rockets' Tari Eason Ejected in Season Opener
Tari Eason
— Oct 22, 2026
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason was ejected in the first quarter of the season opener against Dallas after shoving P.J. Washington and receiving a Flagrant 2 foul. He finished with two points and one rebound in three minutes.
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Marcus Bell
Losing a key forward after three minutes hurts the Rockets depth already in game one against a strong Dallas side.
Rockets Convert Tshiebwe, Phillips to Two-Way Deals
Oscar Tshiebwe
— Oct 19, 2026
The Houston Rockets converted Oscar Tshiebwe and Julian Phillips to two-way contracts ahead of the regular season and waived guard Sean Pedulla to open a roster spot. Tshiebwe and Phillips join Quadir Copeland as Houston’s three two-way players, eligible to split time between the Rockets and their G League affiliate.
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Sam Okafor
Tshiebwe looked strong in preseason so a two-way spot could help him develop without rushing him onto the main roster.
NBA Stories Span Garnett, Celtics, Rockets
Sports
— Nov 2, 2026
Kevin Garnett’s leadership remains a recurring theme: he praised Fred VanVleet’s stabilizing influence on Houston, while former Celtics executive Danny Ainge recalled that Garnett’s championship-driving intensity could also intimidate teammates. Garnett also recalled advising a young Kobe Bryant as Bryant considered entering the NBA straight from high school.
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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plot
U.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared f
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Flagg Sets NBA Record, Mavericks Fall to Rockets
Cooper Flagg
— Oct 22, 2026
Cooper Flagg scored an NBA-record 32 points for a teenager in a season opener, but the Dallas Mavericks lost 128-110 to Houston after a disastrous second quarter. Flagg said Dallas lacked organization and defensive answers as the Rockets pulled away.
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Toledo, Sacramento State Set for MAC Game
Sports
— Nov 1, 2026
Toledo (6-2) visits Sacramento State (2-7) in a MAC matchup, with the Rockets’ high-powered offense and stronger overall numbers making them heavy favorites. Sacramento State is coming off a conference win, but its season-long offensive struggles leave it facing a steep challenge; previews differ on whether Toledo can cover the large spread.
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Wizards, 76ers and Warriors notch NBA Cup group stage wins
Sports
— Oct 30, 2026
NBA Cup group play featured several notable results, including the Washington Wizards’ 95-79 win over the Charlotte Hornets, powered by Anthony Davis and Trae Young. Houston was also set to open its Cup campaign against Dallas, with the undefeated Rockets seeking to maintain their momentum despite injury concerns on both sides.
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Mavericks Reportedly Make Kyrie Irving Unavailable
Cooper Flagg
— Oct 31, 2026
Kyrie Irving’s strong return from injury has fueled trade speculation, with analyst Chris Mannix identifying Detroit as a potential suitor and saying Dallas could receive significant assets. Former coach Sam Mitchell separately urged Houston to pursue Irving, arguing the veteran guard could make the Rockets a top contender, though his age and injury history could affect his value.
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Astronauts Share Spaceflight Lessons With Students
Scott Kelly
— Oct 30, 2026
Retired astronaut Scott Kelly urged Coeur d’Alene students to pursue ambitious goals through hard work, learning and taking risks, emphasizing that setbacks need not define their future. Separately, Indian high school students on a U.S. educational tour visited Kennedy Space Center, spoke with astronaut Donald Thomas and watched a rocket launch.
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 11h
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