NBA Finals
No foul called after Wembanyama pushes Brunson down in Game 3
The first-half sequence at Madison Square Garden added to scrutiny of Victor Wembanyama’s physical play as the Knicks and Spurs met in the NBA Finals
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- Justice Department Trump nominates Todd Blanche for attorney general The acting attorney general and former Trump defense lawyer heads to the Senate amid scrutiny from Democrats and some Republicans over his Justice Department tenure
- West Ham governance West Ham faces ownership test after Sullivan steps down David Sullivan denies allegations about his private life, but the football regulator’s request for urgent information has deepened uncertainty around the relegated club
- Crypto trading Bitcoin rebound fails to quiet options rush in crypto-linked stocks Bitcoin has reclaimed $60,000 after a sharp slide, but big options trades in Strategy, Coinbase and IBIT show traders are still positioning for volatility
Crypto and politics
Trump family was entitled to about $500M in crypto deal as stock sank
World Liberty Financial’s transaction with Alt5 Sigma preceded a 93% slide in the company’s shares and a warning about its ability to stay in business
NBA Finals
Bloomberg unharmed after Knicks guard dives into courtside seats
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was checked on after Jose Alvarado chased a loose ball into the stands during Game 3, which San Antonio won 115-111
NBA Finals
Trump booed at MSG before Knicks fall to Spurs in Game 3
The president’s high-security visit came as New York hosted its first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999. The Knicks still lead the series 2-1
Celebrity news
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after nearly three years
The Wicked co-stars reportedly separated quietly several months ago, with a source telling People the decision was amicable
Football and heart health
How Christian Eriksen’s ICD is designed to protect his heart
After another on-field collapse, the Danish footballer said his implanted defibrillator worked as intended. The device monitors dangerous rhythms and can deliver a shock to restore a normal heartbeat
Climate targets
Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions fall 1% as progress slows
New figures show a smaller reduction than in 2023, with transport, aviation and buildings emissions rising despite an overall decline
Middle East diplomacy
Trump says Iran deal may be days away as Lebanon fighting tests truce
The president said talks are in their final stage, but Israeli strikes in Tyre killed at least eight and Tehran has tied any settlement to Lebanon
World Cup 2026
Omar Artan dropped from World Cup after U.S. entry denial
FIFA said the Somali match official cannot train or work at the tournament after Customs and Border Protection refused him entry in Miami
AI and markets
OpenAI opens door to IPO with confidential SEC filing
The ChatGPT maker says it has not decided when it might go public, but the filing gives it flexibility as Anthropic and SpaceX also move toward Wall Street debuts
Tropical Storm Boris Drenches Mexico’s Pacific Coast
A busy hurricane season is underway in the Pacific.
Experimental obesity drugs
Safety questions grow around experimental weight-loss drugs
CBS News reported concerns over doctors prescribing retatrutide before FDA approval, while separate trial data for Zealand Pharma’s survodutide rattled investors over side effects
Artificial intelligence
OpenAI files confidential IPO plans as AI funding race accelerates
The ChatGPT maker says no timing has been set, but its filing follows Anthropic’s own public-listing plans and a looming SpaceX debut
Alzheimer’s and psychedelics
Case report links psilocybin mushrooms to temporary gains in advanced Alzheimer’s patient
Researchers described striking improvements in one elderly woman, but outside experts warned the single case does not prove the drug is safe or effective for dementia
NBA Finals
Mike Brown questions officiating after Knicks’ Game 3 loss to Spurs
Brown pointed to a 24-8 second-half free throw gap after San Antonio’s 115-111 win, while Knicks players said turnovers and execution mattered more
Theater
Emma Dante’s Theater Turns to Sicily, Grief and Family
A New York Times Arts report highlights how the Italian playwright and director has drawn on her mother’s death, Sicilian roots and the contradictions of family life
Food costs
8 free apps that can help trim grocery and meal costs
Flashfood, Too Good To Go, Ibotta and other food-saving apps offer different ways to find discounts, use leftovers, earn rewards or locate free local food
Prediction markets
Why prediction markets are drawing young men — and raising warnings
CBS News reports that young men are driving much of the activity on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, where quick gains can be followed by steep losses
Middle East diplomacy
Trump says Iran deal could come in days after strikes test ceasefire
The president said U.S.-Iran talks are in the final stages, but he offered no details as Israel and Iran warned they could resume attacks if provoked
Auto safety recall
Stellantis recalls nearly 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators over fire risk
The company says affected Jeep owners should park away from buildings and other vehicles until a repair is available, with a remedy expected no later than July
World Cup 2026
Messi, Ronaldo or Mbappe? World Cup star-power race has no easy winner
As the expanded 2026 tournament opens, Messi appears strongest at the ticket window, Ronaldo still dominates global attention, and Mbappe owns the clearest on-field momentum
Personal ties
Pope Leo’s longtime friend in Spain points to a quieter side of his life
A New York Times account describes Armando Jesús Lovera as one of the pope’s close friends, with a bond built over decades, road trips, World Cup games and conversations about cars
NBA Finals
Wembanyama scores 32 as Spurs beat Knicks in Game 3
San Antonio’s 115-111 win at Madison Square Garden snapped New York’s 13-game playoff winning streak and cut the Knicks’ Finals lead to 2-1
2026 Primaries
Maine Senate primary tests Platner as four states vote
Graham Platner is trying to formalize the Democratic nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins as voters also decide key contests in South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota
Sacred architecture
Rare Sagrada Familia tour opens up Gaudí’s hidden symbols
The guided visit highlights the basilica’s magic square, sacred relics, Gaudí’s crypt and other details often missed inside Barcelona’s landmark church
Cape Breton sports history
North Sydney’s ‘Flash’ Hollett enters Cape Breton Sport Hall of Fame
The NHL defenceman, a two-time Stanley Cup winner and early offensive standout, was inducted decades after leaving Cape Breton as a child
Urban cycling
Seattle, Montreal and Atlanta Featured in North American Biking Guide
A New York Times travel guide points riders toward five North American cities with scenic routes near waterways, parks and protected urban lanes
Energy Markets
Oil falls as Trump says Iran deal could reopen Hormuz soon
U.S. crude and Brent moved lower Tuesday even as a recent exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel kept attention on the blocked shipping lane
UK energy bills
Lib Dems propose discounted basic energy allowance for all households
The party says its Essential Energy Guarantee would cut average household bills by £100 a year, with larger savings for those in greatest need
NBC interview clash
Trump walks out of NBC interview after challenge on election claims
The president also said he wanted a disputed Justice Department-backed “weaponization” fund to move forward, despite a court block and a department retreat
Israel-Iran ceasefire
Trump urges Israel and Iran to stop firing as strikes test ceasefire
The first reported exchange since the Iran war truce began included Iranian missiles toward Israel and Israeli strikes in Iran and Lebanon, according to news reports
Iran nuclear talks
Trump’s Iran push keeps returning to the nuclear deal he abandoned
As a war-ending agreement remains out of reach, the 2015 JCPOA is again the benchmark for judging Trump’s promise of a stronger deal with Tehran
Obesity drugs
Zealand Pharma shares tumble as safety data hit drug hopes
Survodutide met late-stage trial goals, but gastrointestinal side effects and a 19% dropout rate raised doubts about its commercial potential
National intelligence
Trump turns to Bill Pulte for intelligence shake-up, triggering qualification fight
The president says Pulte will serve only temporarily while starting cuts at the intelligence director’s office, but lawmakers from both parties are questioning his lack of national security experience
Markets
SoftBank slides 6% as Asia tech sell-off deepens
AI-linked shares came under pressure after a sharp Nasdaq drop, with Samsung, SK Hynix and other chip names leading losses across Asian markets
Middle East
Iran says it halted attacks after Trump urges both sides to stop
The announcement followed Israeli strikes in Beirut, Iranian fire on Israel and Trump’s demand that Tehran and Israel “immediately stop ‘shooting
Democratic Party
Mamdani says Democrats have lost focus on working people
The New York City mayor, a self-described democratic socialist, said the party should return to a New Deal-style focus on rent, housing and everyday costs