Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob, left, talks to Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/

Austin was ranked No. 5 on Coworking Cafe's list of the Top 10 'smart cities' for tech and sustainability, beating out Seattle and Los Angeles.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An appointee of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wiped away tears and gave an emotional defense of her credentials after a tense exchange over diversity hiring policies, which was later followed by the state's top Republicans rushing to support her publicly.

Austin ranked fifth overall, coming in behind Washington D.C. as a leading tech and sustainability city in the country.

Playing with emotion, the Spurs downed the Phoenix Suns 120-109 after learning their star player and friend's season was over due to a blood clot.

Kevin Durant went back to the Bay Area last weekend. He’s now going back to school. A nostalgic time for Phoenix’s All-Star forward continues Thursday, when Durant and the Suns play San Antonio in Austin,