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Knicks Defeat Lakers in Potential Last Game for James at Madison Square Garden

The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden, potentially marking LeBron James' final appearance at the iconic venue, according to Al Jazeera. The victory extended the Knicks' winning streak to six games.

OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 25 points, while Landry Shamet contributed 23 points off the bench, according to Al Jazeera. James scored 22 points for the Lakers in his 32nd game at Madison Square Garden.

In other news, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to close the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts for two years starting in July for renovations, Al Jazeera reported. The announcement followed cancellations by prominent performers after Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building, according to Al Jazeera.

Meanwhile, in Tampa, Florida, the Tampa Bay Lightning hosted the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Sunday night, Fox News reported. Before the outdoor game, Lightning players arrived at the stadium wearing full "Creamsicle" Buccaneers uniforms, including pads and helmets. Victor Hedman and Tristan Wirfs were seen sporting the throwback jerseys, according to Fox News.

Starbucks is also implementing new technology, including AI robots, to improve efficiency and customer service, according to BBC Business. Some locations are using AI robots to take orders at drive-thrus, while baristas can use virtual personal assistants to access recipes and manage schedules. Scanning tools are also being used to automate inventory counting, according to BBC Business.

Lalo de Almeida, a documentary photographer based in São Paulo, Brazil, is showcasing his award-winning images of the Pantanal wildfires in a major exhibition in London, The Guardian reported. His photo essay, "Pantanal Ablaze," won first place in the environment stories category at the 2021 World Press Photo contest.

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