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Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
LeBron James' RM 65-01 'King James' looks wild on the surface but wait till you see what it can do
(Image Source - Getty Images) LeBron James is no stranger to breaking molds, and his latest move proves it again. The RM 65-01 'King James' watch, unveiled in New York, is bursting with color and confidence. But look closer, and you'll find this collaboration is anything but superficial. Packed with one of Richard Mille's most intricate movements, this piece takes performance—and storytelling—to a whole new level. Richard Mille combines Lakers flair and precision engineering in the RM 65-01 King James edition LeBron's RM 65-01 "King James" is a splash of bright Lakers yellow, purple, green, and icy-blue highlights—yet its design has deeper origins. Set in carbon TPT with a Quartz TPT center case, it displays his signature logo at 12 o'clock and features a neon-pink engraving on the caseback that reads 001/150. This piece was introduced at Fanatics Fest in New York, where LeBron teased its arrival with 'Had to debut this special Richard Mille piece … 01/150!'. On the outside, the RM 65-01 appears to be a supercar dashboard—and it really is. Underneath the dazzling zircon, you'll find a split-seconds chronograph along with a highly advanced automatic movement—one of Richard Mille's most complicated creations to date. The durable carbon case and TPT materials aren't just for looks—they're made to withstand harsh conditions. This timepiece is not just a status symbol; it functions like a high-performing athlete: precise, strong, and engineered for excellence. LeBron has joined a prestigious lineup—Rafael Nadal, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc—who have all embraced RM's high-performance mindset. This is actually LeBron's first collaboration with RM since his 2013 Royal Oak Offshore with Audemars Piguet, a watch that played a key role in establishing his cultural significance in luxury timepieces. Now, in 2025, he's making a comeback with a collaboration that showcases his athletic excellence and mechanical flair. The RM 65-01 "King James" stands out as more than a collector's item—it's a powerful statement. Priced at about $450,000 and limited to just 150 pieces, its rarity, remarkable technical achievements, and lively LeBron branding put it in a league of its own among the most audacious watchmaking endeavors. Whether you appreciate its hue, engineering, or heritage, this watch represents a fresh chapter: LeBron is not merely in luxury, but is redefining it. The RM 65-01 "King James" by LeBron is not just about making it clear that he is a proud Laker, but it is also about making the borders of grand horology. Having the best materials, an intense movement as well as a mere 150 pieces that have been produced, this watch is made to handle strain under pressure just like GMT Hamilton. Also Read: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander follows Michael Jordan and Tim Duncan with rare double MVP achievement in 2025 In a world of fame and talent as combined, this watch indicates that LeBron does not leave the basketball court alone and that its influence can be felt in each and every tick. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
A 20-hour wait to speak: A pre-dawn House panel takes up Ten Commandments bill
At 2 a.m., they napped on benches in the Capitol corridors, blankets in tow and armed with snacks in anticipation of the long wait. At 5 a.m. they ordered coffee and hot chocolate —- to stay awake, and to stay warm in the frigid hearing room. Early Wednesday, a couple of dozen Texans who had waited nearly 20 hours to testify on a bill to require classrooms to post the Ten Commandments gathered in the hearing room to share their views. Most were there in opposition to the bill, Senate Bill 10, which requires every public K-12 classroom to display a poster or framed copy of the Biblical code of ethics that's at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall. As dawn broke, Alexander Shawver — one of the last people to testify — implored committee members to vote against the bill. 'I have to question the faith and motivation of anyone who wants to use the full power of the state to force a chunk of King James' text to hang over every public school student's head in every classroom across the state,' he said. 'And when our last opportunity to testify against it is at 6 a.m., it doesn't feel like democracy is out in the open, as it should be.' After about two-and-a-half hours of testimony that began around 4 a.m, the bill was left pending in the public education committee when the hearing ended Wednesday morning. The Senate passed the bill, authored by Weatherford Republican Sen. Phil King, in March. Rep. Candy Noble, who presented the bill in the House, argued at the hearing that the Ten Commandments were foundational to the United States, likening it to the Declaration of Independence. 'The Ten Commandments were a prominent part of the American education for almost three centuries before the 1971 Supreme Court decision in Lemon v. Kurtzman that eventually led to their removal from our public school classrooms' said the Lucas Republican. 'That decision has now been overturned, and rightly so … Nothing is more deep-rooted in the fabric of our American tradition of education than the Ten Commandments.' But she deferred to experts on specific questions by other lawmakers, such as whether there is a separation between church and state, saying, 'That's an interesting question that has been debated a great deal.' She also denied, in response to a question from Rep. John Bryant, that the bill had 'a religious objective.' Despite the late hour and lengthy committee agenda, which included the Ten Commandments measure, some lawmakers remained engaged, including James Talarico, a Democrat from Austin, who raised issues about the lack of parental consent required by the bill. Other members of advocacy groups and the public flagged to the committee that the bill would send a message of exclusion to students of other faiths or those who don't practice a religion, were irrelevant to classes like math, and could prompt questions that were not age-appropriate, such as what adultery means. The Texas Freedom Network, a progressive think tank focused on education, joined with the Jubilee Episcopal Church, the Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Sikh Coalition and Temple Beth Shalom to argue that the bill is a distraction from some of the real problems schools face. School districts across the state say they are experiencing a teacher shortage and funding shortfalls for programs like special education and school security. A similar bill died last session after House leadership failed to bring it up for a vote — to the ire of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, for whom this is a priority issue. In the Senate, Patrick has used his influential role to move the chamber to the right: During his tenure, state Republicans have required classrooms to hang donated signs that say 'In God We Trust' and approved new curriculum materials that teach the Bible and other religious texts alongside grade-school lessons. But the dynamics in the House have shifted since the bill failed, including a new House Speaker — who was able to win passage of a school voucher bill after several failed attempts. That succeeded after a push by Gov. Greg Abbott and well-funded lobbying groups to replace anti-voucher members of the House with ones who would support the program. This session, lawmakers have proposed measures requiring schools to provide time for prayer or to read religious texts, and another that requires schools to use Anno Domini (AD) and Before Christ (BC) when describing dates. There's also more legal support after a landmark Supreme Court decision in 2022, when the court ruled that a Washington state school district's efforts to stop a high school football coach from praying with students on the 50-yard line after school games violated his free speech rights and right to freely exercise his religion. Still, the Legislature has a number of bigger priorities to address before the end of session on June 2, said Joshua Blank, a politics professor. 'Time is still running short, and all Legislatures have to prioritize what they can accomplish with the time they have,' he said. 'Tough issues, contentious issues, take more of that time.' Elva Mendoza, an Austin resident who works for the Texas Freedom Network, stayed until 6 a.m. to testify in a personal capacity because she said she knew so many Texans who could not — including her 'devout Catholic 86-year-old mother who vehemently opposes this bill because she recognizes the religious freedom that is foundational to this country.''It's not just about this bill — it's about a slow and steady incursion of state-mandated religion into our lives,' she said in an interview after catching a few hours of sleep. 'This is not one bill to me. This is an increasing assault on our religious liberty. And that's why I felt like I would sacrifice my sleep, and a little bit of my health, to stay up all night and testify.' Hayden Cohen, the state policy lead for the advocacy group Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, who traveled from Houston to testify, said committee members have their minds made up, 'but if no one comes to oppose the bill … they're going to think, 'Well, no Texan cares that we're doing this, so it's OK.' ' Disclosure: The Texas Freedom Network has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune's journalism. Find a complete list of them here. Tickets are on sale now for the 15th annual Texas Tribune Festival, Texas' breakout ideas and politics event happening Nov. 13–15 in downtown Austin. Get tickets before May 1 and save big! TribFest 2025 is presented by JPMorganChase.
