just now (451+ words) Alexander Isak scored his maiden goal for Liverpool as the Reds ended their two-game EPL losing streak at West Ham. Liverpool's record signing Alexander Isak scored his first English Premier League goal for the Reds as the under-pressure football champions snapped a woeful run of form with a much-needed 2-0 win at West Ham United on Sunday. Liverpool had endured their worst spell in over 70 years, losing nine of their previous 12 games, and manager Arne Slot took drastic measures, leaving Mohamed Salah out of his starting lineup for the first time in the Premier League. Salah's replacement Florian Wirtz looked sharp, though he squandered Liverpool's best chance of the first half with his tame effort from close range, allowing goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to save. Isak, who had looked short of form and fitness, spurned two opportunities before the break, drawing a…...

1+ min ago (371+ words) A West Village red sauce joint has been named the third hardest reservation to snag in the country. Although Don Angie (103 Greenwich Avenue) opens its reservations 7 days in advance, starting at 9 am, according to OpenTable's 2026 Dining Trends Report, New Yorkers are booking them up fast. Sushi restaurant Kase x Noko'in Nashville and Cambodian noodle house, Mawn in Philadelphia, surpassed the NYC restaurant known for its modern take on classic Italian dishes, in the annual report. Don Angie, which is run by husband and wife duo, chefs Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli, has been an in-demand spot since it opened in 2017. With decadent dishes like buffalo milk caramelle pasta and shell steak al limone, the West Village establishment earned itself a Michelin star in May 2021. When gathering data for its annual report, the online restaurant reservation company looks at everything from…...

1+ min ago (464+ words) Ethereum price hurtled toward the $3,030 level on Sunday, Nov. 28, setting the asset on course to close the month with 21.4% losses. Heavy whale sell-offs in the first half of the month inflicted the most damage, as broader crypto markets reacted to the US government shutdown and political pressure facing the crypto-friendly Trump administration. Tom Lee-led Bitmine, the largest Ethereum treasury holder, also aligned with the ETFs" late-month accumulation trend. Bitmine added 14,618 ETH, worth about $185 million, during the final week of November, reinforcing the long-term commitment from US corporate investors as recent geopolitical tensions fade. Despite the renewed demand from whales failing to overturn Ethereum"s 21% monthly loss, derivatives market trends indicate that large investors have done enough to shift sentiment toward a constructive outlook for December. Coinglass liquidation-map data shows bulls regained clear control over the past week, with 3.97 million active…...

1+ min ago (932+ words) INGLEWOOD, Calif. " Cooper Flagg knew exactly what his team needed as soon as it lost yet another member of the starting lineup to an injury just minutes before the national anthem. The Mavericks needed his best scoring night since entering the NBA. And his best was delivered. Flagg dominated on the offensive end in Saturday's win over the LA Clippers and scored a career-high 35 points to become the youngest player in NBA history to do so. That point total also stands as the most by any rookie this season, eclipsing VJ Edgecombe's 34 points. "It's an honor," Flagg said. "It's pretty cool to be in this position and I just feel blessed just to have this opportunity to be here in this league. " I have incredible teammates and coaches around me who put me in positions to do this." Mavericks coach…...

2+ min ago (186+ words) Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was the fifth player to see a yellow card in the first half of the Blues match against Arsenal on Sunday until VAR helped him become the first one to see red. A scrappy, physical affair between two fierce London rivals went up a level in the 35th minute when Caicedo arrived late and high to his challenge on Mikel Merino. MORE " JPW's live updates from Chelsea vs Arsenal First whistled as a yellow, VAR saw what referee Anthony Taylor did not " a powerful plant of Caicedo's metal studs into the planted ankle of Merino. Caicedo joined Merino in rolling around on the ground after the incident. We can't say for sure that Caicedo was not hurt making the challenge, but it sure seemed a gesture in hope of mercy. No quarter was given by Taylor and…...

2+ min ago (450+ words) It was an emotional homecoming for hundreds of loved ones as the warship HMS Prince of Wales returned to Portsmouth. The "3bn aircraft carrier has been used to showcase the UK's ability to run complex military operations worldwide. The vessel has travelled 40,000 nautical miles since deploying in April, but now 1,600 personnel have returned to cheering crowds at the naval base. The Royal Navy's flagship had been scheduled to return on Monday, but came back early due to bad weather. The aircraft carrier is part of the UK's Carrier Strike Group, which includes Portsmouth destroyer HMS Dauntless, which also returned home from deployment. Crowds gathered early to catch a glimpse of their loved ones and mark the end of their 2025 mission, codenamed Operation Highmast. Among the crowds, parents Vicky and Alan Mackinnon had travelled from Orkney to greet their sons Callum and…...

2+ min ago (73+ words) Martin O'Neill maintained his perfect domestic record as interim Celtic manager after two goals in 33 first-half seconds helped secure a 2-1 win away to Hibernian on Sunday. Celtic Close On Scottish Leaders Hearts After Beating Hibs AFP - Agence France Presse Martin O'Neill maintained his perfect domestic record as interim Celtic manager after two goals in 33 first-half seconds helped secure a 2-1 win away to Hibernian on Sunday....

2+ min ago (186+ words) Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was the fifth player to see a yellow card in the first half of the Blues match against Arsenal on Sunday until VAR helped him become the first one to see red. A scrappy, physical affair between two fierce London rivals went up a level in the 35th minute when Caicedo arrived late and high to his challenge on Mikel Merino. MORE " JPW's live updates from Chelsea vs Arsenal First whistled as a yellow, VAR saw what referee Anthony Taylor did not " a powerful plant of Caicedo's metal studs into the planted ankle of Merino. Caicedo joined Merino in rolling around on the ground after the incident. We can't say for sure that Caicedo was not hurt making the challenge, but it sure seemed a gesture in hope of mercy. No quarter was given by Taylor and…...

2+ min ago (87+ words) The Afghan suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington may have been radicalized after entering the US, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said when questioned about his motive on Sunday talk shows. Afghan Suspect In Washington Shooting Likely Radicalized In US: Security Official AFP - Agence France Presse The Afghan suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington may have been radicalized after entering the US, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said when questioned about his motive on Sunday talk shows....

2+ min ago (339+ words) Kazakhstan's central bank is weighing a plan to invest up to $300 million in cryptocurrency assets. On November 28, Timur Suleimenov, chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, said the bank could allocate funds from the National Fund and its foreign-exchange reserves into crypto. However, he emphasized that the full amount may not be used. Meanwhile, he said the recent pullback across digital asset markets has made the timing of any allocation less certain. Indeed, Bitcoin price has declined by more than 17% during the past month amid broader market volatility. Considering this, he stated that the central bank intends to wait for conditions to stabilize before committing funds to the industry. "We won't make any decisions without thorough analysis. We're analyzing. We won't rush these decisions until good investment opportunities emerge. After the current decline in all digital, financial, and crypto assets,…...