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The Latest: LeBron's debut, SoCal tornado threat, Starlink probe call
The four 76ers stars combined for seventy-four points in a one-oh-six to one hundred win; LeBron plays his home debut Thursday against Cleveland.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 11:30 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are New York Post's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Los Angeles braces as super rare tornado threat issued for SoCal”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports, The Hill, NBC News and KTLA.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:30 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Starlink, SoCal, 76ers, Los Angeles, NBA, LeBron James.
- BBN covered this story before: 76ers spoil Knicks' banner night; Pistons stage record comeback (October 21).
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- New York PostLos Angeles braces as super rare tornado threat issued for SoCal
- Yahoo SportsLeBron James & 76ers teammates make NBA history in debut game
- The HillDemocrats call for investigation into Musk over reported Starlink slowdown order
- NBC NewsLeBron James makes 76ers debut with a win over NBA champion Knicks October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
- KTLAFlood watch issued as Pacific storm reaches Southern California October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDemocrats are calling for an investigation into Elon Musk after a Wall Street Journal report alleging he ordered the Starlink slowdown in Ukraine.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSenator Adam Schiff says either the President was lying or Musk was lying, and that the decision has life or death consequences for Ukraine.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIn other news, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Knicks one-oh-six to one hundred in LeBron James's debut, spoiling the Knicks' banner night.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe had fourteen points, and the four 76ers stars combined for seventy-four, a first in NBA history.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJaylen Brown hit a buzzer-beater off a LeBron inbounds pass.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwenty-fourth season. I can't keep a houseplant for two.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorLos Angeles has a five percent chance of a waterspout coming ashore as a tornado tonight into Thursday morning, with a flood watch through Thursday.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFive percent.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFive percent is a door left open, Vera.
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