LeBron James surpasses 40,000 career points, another milestone for the NBA legend

LeBron James surpassed 40,000 career points during Saturday night's home game between his Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, further solidifying his place in the NBA record books.James, who has held the pro basketball league's record for most career points since last year, was within 9 points of the achievement going into the game. A layup in the second quarter had James reach 40,000 points, and another layup ensured he surpassed the mark.When James reached the history-making number, LA fans jumped to their feet. Amid a subsequent timeout, a brief ceremony was held, and a video commemorating some of…

Shakira says she put career ‘on hold’ so ex-partner Gerard Pique could play football | Ents & Arts News

Shakira has said she put her "career on hold" for a long time to be with her former partner Gerard Pique while he played football. The Colombian popstar and former professional Spanish footballer were together for 11 years before announcing their separation in June 2022 and have two children. Shakira, 47, is due to release her first album in seven years - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, which translates to Women No Longer Cry.Reflecting on the time that has passed since she released 2017's El Dorado, she told The Times: "For a long time I put my career on hold,…

Jamie Oliver’s wife Jools Oliver makes huge career change

Jamie Oliver's wife Jools Oliver makes huge career change to midwifery. (Getty)Jamie Oliver's wife Jools Oliver has set her heart on a new career: midwifery.It comes at a poignant time for their family as son Buddy has landed his first cooking TV show Cooking Buddies after TV chef Oliver has insisted his son would "earn his trade".It is no secret that the famous parents' lives evolved around their five children: Poppy, Daisy, Petal, Buddy and River. But now, Mrs Oliver has made plans for her own career as she decided to make a change. At 49, she is retraining to…

The best career advice Barack Obama gave his ex-speechwriter

When your boss is the president of the United States and gives you career advice, you take it.Aneesh Raman was working as a speechwriter for President Barack Obama from 2011 to 2013 and remembers one key piece of career advice the president would often share: "Worry about what you want to do, not who you want to be."Before his political career, Obama got his start in community organizing in Chicago. He may not have started his career wanting to be president, but "he wanted to build communities in a different way," Raman tells CNBC Make It, "and it led him…

Manu Tuilagi calls time on England career with move to French club Bayonne

Manu Tuilagi has played his final game for England after agreeing to join French club Bayonne next season in a two-year-deal. Tuilagi will depart Sale in June with the outcome of a medical the last hurdle before the move is finalized, the PA news agency understands. The 32-year-old center won his 60th cap in Saturday's 33-31 defeat by France in Lyon after coming on as a replacement for Henry Slade in the 59th minute. Manu Tuilagi has been England's most powerful back since making his debut in 2011. Photo: David Davies/PA. Rugby Football Union regulations mean that any player leaving…

High school students discover home inspection careers

In the market for a new home soon? The National Association of Realtors has removed a 6% commission on buying or selling a home. The move is expected to dramatically reduce the cost of home searching, and it comes after the association reached a settlement to end anti-trust lawsuits filed by groups of homesellers. The agency also agreed to new rules. One prohibits compensation from being included on listings. That news comes out as some high school students are bypassing college and entering the real estate industry, specifically in the area of ​​home inspections. In recent years, the traditional route…

Unlock Your Future at the Eastern Oregon Career Expo: A Premier Networking and Job Opportunities Event

Unlock Your Future at the Eastern Oregon Career Expo: A Premier Networking and Job Opportunities Event LA GRANDE, Ore. – Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? Look no further than the Eastern Oregon Career Expo, where networking, job opportunities, and invaluable insights await. Join us on April 3rd at the Eastern Oregon University Fieldhouse from 10 am to 2 pm for an event that could shape your professional future. 2023 Career Expo (EOU file photo) With over 80 leading employers in attendance, this expo offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with industry professionals.…

Barack Obama gave his speechwriter career advice that set him on the path to becoming a LinkedIn VP. Now he’s using that to identify the framework for a long-lasting career

When Aneesh Raman was working as Barack Obama's speechwriter there was one piece of career advice the President would often share that stuck with the former CNN war correspondent: “Worry about what you want to do, not who you want to be.”You only have to glance at Obama's career to see his motto in action. The first African-American president in US history worked in community organizing and law for decades before being inaugurated in 2009.“He wanted to build communities in a different way,” Raman told CNBC Make It, “and it led him on his path that led to this moment…