LeBron James's absence from the Los Angeles Lakers ended a historic 21-year streak, while Manchester United's winning run was halted by West Ham, and the Iberian Peninsula was hit by a third deadly storm in two weeks, according to multiple reports. Additionally, Ghanaian highlife pioneer Ebo Taylor died at the age of 90, and US consumer spending slowed in December, raising economic concerns.
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, Fox News reported. Meanwhile, in the Premier League, Manchester United's perfect start came to an end after a 1-1 draw with West Ham, Al Jazeera reported. Benjamin Sesko scored a late equalizer for Manchester United.
The Iberian Peninsula faced another storm over the weekend, following deadly flooding and damage caused by previous storms, according to The Guardian. The storms hit Spain and Portugal, marking the third such event in just two weeks.
In other news, Ebo Taylor, a key figure in the highlife genre, passed away at the age of 90, The Guardian reported. His son announced the news, calling his father "a colossus of African music." Taylor's death came a month after his 90th birthday and a day after the launch of an Ebo Taylor music festival.
US consumer spending slowed in December, with retail sales remaining unchanged from the previous month, BBC Business reported. This unexpected flat performance raised questions about a potential economic slowdown, as Americans appeared to be pulling back on spending despite previous robust activity.
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