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Black Bookstore Owners, Government Spies, and Murder

Texas has grown a bumper crop of book authors and, with that, an ever-expanding list of literary festivals. San Antonio’s sprawls around its towering tomato-red public library every spring. Lubbock daringly throws its in sweaty August, while Boerne awaits the arrival of typically more bearable October weather. Then there’s the biggest of them all: the […] The post Black Bookstore Owners, Government Spies, and Murder appeared first on The Texas Observer.

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How to Watch Timberwolves vs. Nets: Live Stream or on TV

The Brooklyn Nets (0-6) will try to snap a three-game home losing skid when hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-3) on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. Last time out, the Timberwolves won on Saturday 122-105 over the Hornets. The Nets’ last outing was a 129-105 loss to the 76ers on Sunday. Julius Randle put up 30 points, seven rebounds and four assists for the Timberwolves. Cam Thomas scored 29 points in the Nets’ loss, leading the team. When is Timberwolves vs. Nets? This matchup between the Timberwolves and Nets will begin on Monday, November 3, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 7 p.m. ET. Where to watch Timberwolves vs. Nets The Timberwolves and Nets will take to the court at Barclays Center for this matchup on Nov. 3, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats! What channel is the game on? You can catch this game live on Peacock, FDSN. Watch the Timberwolves vs. Nets live stream on Fubo Live Stream Online: Sign up for Fubo today! Timberwolves vs. Nets Game Preview Timberwolves Stats, Odds & Insights The Timberwolves have been favorites in five games this season and won three (60%) of those contests. On a per-game basis, the Timberwolves score 12.5 fewer points (115.5) than the Nets allow (128.0). The Timberwolves knock down 13.3 three-pointers per game (15th in the league) compared to their opponents’ 12.7. They shoot 40.2% from deep while their opponents hit 35.7% from long range. Nets Stats, Odds & Insights The Nets’ -94 scoring differential (being outscored by 15.7 points per game) is a result of putting up 112.3 points per game (26th in NBA) while giving up 128.0 per contest (29th in league). The Nets score an average of 112.3 points per game. That’s only 4.4 fewer points than the 116.7 the Timberwolves give up. The Nets make 13.7 3-pointers per game and shoot 32.8% from beyond the arc, ranking 14th and 23rd, respectively, in the NBA. Timberwolves Key Players to Watch Timberwolves Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Julius Randle 6 27.2 6.5 5.2 1.2 0.3 2.7 Jaden McDaniels 6 18.0 4.3 1.8 0.5 1.7 1.7 Donte DiVincenzo 6 13.5 2.7 3.8 1.3 0.3 3.0 Naz Reid 6 11.3 5.5 1.5 0.8 0.8 1.3 Rudy Gobert 6 9.5 9.5 1.8 0.5 1.5 0.0 Nets Key Players to Watch Nets Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Cam Thomas 6 24.3 1.5 2.8 0.3 0.2 2.5 Michael Porter Jr. 6 20.8 8.0 3.0 0.7 0.2 2.8 Nic Claxton 6 13.3 6.5 2.8 0.8 0.7 0.0 Terance Mann 6 12.2 4.0 2.7 1.3 0.0 1.2 Ziaire Williams 4 11.0 2.8 0.3 1.5 0.0 2.0 Read more NBA Game previews as well as view the latest live NBA lines on Betsperts. Get the latest NBA picks and predictions as well as the daily top NBA Player Prop Bets to choose from. Or, if you are new to sports betting, read our in-depth guide on how to bet on basketball as well as find the best NBA betting sites.

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Trump defends ICE: ‘I think they haven’t gone far enough’

President Trump defended raids conducted and tactics used by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers this year, saying he believes “they haven’t gone far enough.” In a clip of his “60 Minutes” interview shared on Sunday evening, CBS News’s Norah O’Donnell asked the president if he believed some raids had gone too far after…