LeBron James's absence from the Los Angeles Lakers bench on Tuesday marked the end of a 21-year streak, while Ghanaian highlife pioneer Ebo Taylor passed away at the age of 90, and Spain and Portugal were hit by a third deadly storm in two weeks, according to various news reports. Additionally, US consumer spending slowed in December, raising economic concerns, and Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid confessed to cheating on his girlfriend after winning a bronze medal.
LeBron James missed his 18th game of the season, preventing him from meeting the 65-game minimum required to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement, according to Fox News. This absence ended a streak that may not be rivaled in NBA history. James did, however, make his Los Angeles Lakers season debut, starting year 23 with a win over the Utah Jazz.
Ebo Taylor, a definitive force behind the highlife genre, died on Sunday at the age of 90, as announced by his son Kweku Taylor, according to The Guardian. Taylor was a Ghanaian musician who has been called the greatest rhythm guitarist in history. His passing came a day after the launch of the Ebo Taylor music festival and exactly a month after his 90th birthday.
Spain and Portugal were hit by another storm over the weekend, just days after the deadly flooding and major damage caused by Storm Kristin and Storm Leonardo last week, according to The Guardian. Residents are dealing with the aftermath of the third deadly storm in two weeks.
US consumer spending slowed in December, with retail sales unexpectedly flat during the holiday season, according to BBC Business. This suggests a pullback among consumers and raises questions about a broader economic slowdown. The report, released on Tuesday by the Commerce Department, marks a break from relatively robust spending in recent months.
Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid confessed on live television to cheating on his girlfriend moments after winning bronze in the Winter Olympics, according to BBC World. The 28-year-old admitted he had an affair three months ago and called it "my biggest mistake." Laegreid stated it had been "the worst week of my life" since he told his girlfriend of six months about the affair.
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