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Pacers try to wrap up Eastern Conference finals at home after blowing chance against Knicks on road
Read full article: Pacers try to wrap up Eastern Conference finals at home after blowing chance against Knicks on roadThe Indiana Pacers wasted one chance to wrap up the Eastern Conference finals.
Brunson, Towns carry Knicks to 111-94 victory that cuts Pacers' series lead to 3-2
Read full article: Brunson, Towns carry Knicks to 111-94 victory that cuts Pacers' series lead to 3-2Jalen Brunson scored 32 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 13 rebounds despite a bruised left knee and the New York Knicks stayed alive in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Indiana Pacers 111-94 on Thursday night in Game 5.
Judge denies bail to crypto investor charged with kidnapping and torturing man in posh NYC townhouse
Read full article: Judge denies bail to crypto investor charged with kidnapping and torturing man in posh NYC townhouseA grand jury has indicted a crypto investor who was charged with kidnapping and torturing a man for weeks in an upscale Manhattan townhouse.
Victoria's Secret US website is down as lingerie seller addresses 'security incident'
Read full article: Victoria's Secret US website is down as lingerie seller addresses 'security incident'Victoria’s Secret has taken down its U_S_ website and says some in-store services will be unavailable as it addresses an unspecified “security incident.”.
Ancient DNA reveals a new group of people who lived near land bridge between the Americas
Read full article: Ancient DNA reveals a new group of people who lived near land bridge between the AmericasScientists have identified a new pod of ancient people who lived near the land bridge between North America and South America.
Why 'wrench attacks' on wealthy crypto holders are on the rise
Read full article: Why 'wrench attacks' on wealthy crypto holders are on the riseThe headline-grabbing tale of an Italian man who said he was kidnapped and tortured for weeks inside an upscale Manhattan townhouse by captors seeking his bitcoin highlights a dark corner of the cryptocurrency world: the threat of violence by thieves seeking digital assets.
United is narrowing its check-in window for US flights. Here's how it compares to other airlines
Read full article: United is narrowing its check-in window for US flights. Here's how it compares to other airlinesStragglers beware: U.S. travelers flying with United Airlines will have to check in to domestic flights a little earlier starting next week.
Knicks charge back from 20 points down, beat Pacers 106-100 to cut series deficit to 2-1
Read full article: Knicks charge back from 20 points down, beat Pacers 106-100 to cut series deficit to 2-1Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter Sunday as the New York Knicks rallied from 20 points down to beat the Indiana Pacers 106-100 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.
US-German citizen is charged with trying to attack US Embassy in Tel Aviv
Read full article: US-German citizen is charged with trying to attack US Embassy in Tel AvivA dual U.S.-German citizen has been arrested on charges that he traveled to Israel and attempted to firebomb the U.S. Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv.
Shohei Ohtani likely won't make big league mound return until after All-Star break
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani likely won't make big league mound return until after All-Star breakOn the eve of Shohei Ohtani facing batters for the first time since elbow surgery in September 2023, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the two-way star likely won’t return to a major league mound until after the All-Star break.
Pacers take 2-0 lead over Knicks as Pascal Siakam scores 39 points in 114-109 victory
Read full article: Pacers take 2-0 lead over Knicks as Pascal Siakam scores 39 points in 114-109 victoryPascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 114-109 for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder
Read full article: Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorderBilly Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his “hearing, vision and balance.”.
Trump administration says Columbia violated civil rights of Jewish students
Read full article: Trump administration says Columbia violated civil rights of Jewish studentsThe Trump administration is accusing Columbia University of violating the civil rights of Jewish students by “acting with deliberate indifference” toward what it describes as rampant antisemitism on campus.
Indigenous Amazon tribe says New York Times story led to its members being smeared as porn addicts
Read full article: Indigenous Amazon tribe says New York Times story led to its members being smeared as porn addictsAn Indigenous tribe from the Brazilian Amazon has sued the New York Times over the newspaper's reporting on the community's introduction to the internet.
Jury convicts New York-Paris flight stowaway who slipped past gate agents
Read full article: Jury convicts New York-Paris flight stowaway who slipped past gate agentsA woman who was able to sneak onto a flight from New York to Paris without a boarding pass last year has been convicted of a stowaway charge.
Choke! Haliburton brings back memory of Pacers' postseason past in front of Reggie Miller
Read full article: Choke! Haliburton brings back memory of Pacers' postseason past in front of Reggie MillerTyrese Haliburton was waiting for the right time to bring back Reggie Miller’s choke signal from the Pacers’ postseason past.
Anatomy of a comeback: How the Pacers rallied from 14 down in the final 3:14 of regulation vs. NY
Read full article: Anatomy of a comeback: How the Pacers rallied from 14 down in the final 3:14 of regulation vs. NYThe Indiana Pacers were down by as many as 17 points in the fourth quarter, and still trailed by 14 points with 3 minutes and 14 seconds left in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at New York on Wednesday night.
Pacers tie it on Haliburton's jumper at buzzer, then beat Knicks 138-135 in OT of East finals Game 1
Read full article: Pacers tie it on Haliburton's jumper at buzzer, then beat Knicks 138-135 in OT of East finals Game 1Tyrese Haliburton tied the game with a long jumper that bounced high off the back of the rim and in as time expired in regulation, then the Indiana Pacers went on to finish off their stunning rally by beating the New York Knicks 138-135 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Former New York state trooper pleads guilty to faking his own shooting
Read full article: Former New York state trooper pleads guilty to faking his own shootingA former New York state trooper has pleaded guilty to charges that he shot himself then falsely claimed he was wounded by an unknown gunman on a Long Island highway.
Weinstein trial turns tense as accuser gestures at him and lawyers clash over a movie reference
Read full article: Weinstein trial turns tense as accuser gestures at him and lawyers clash over a movie referenceA key witness stared down Harvey Weinstein and pointed sharply at him as she left court in sobs.
Levi Strauss agrees to sell Casual Friday staple Dockers for up to $391 million
Read full article: Levi Strauss agrees to sell Casual Friday staple Dockers for up to $391 millionLevi Strauss is set to finally part ways with Dockers — inking a deal to sell its brand once credited with propelling the popularity of “Casual Fridays” to Authentic Brands Group.
Mets will talk to Juan Soto about hustle after line drive off Green Monster ends up a single
Read full article: Mets will talk to Juan Soto about hustle after line drive off Green Monster ends up a singleNew York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he will talk to Juan Soto about hustling out of the batter’s box after the slugger watched his would-be home run bounce off the Green Monster for a single Monday night against the Boston Red Sox.
Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post "a bit of a distraction"
Read full article: Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post "a bit of a distraction"Former FBI director James Comey says that he’s still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations from Donald Trump among others that he was calling for the president’s assassination and to an interview with the Secret Service."
SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite
Read full article: SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader's voice in FortniteHollywood’s actors’ union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Llama Productions on Monday, alleging the company replaced actors’ work by using artificial intelligence to generate Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite without notice.
Woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of rape describes their complex history
Read full article: Woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of rape describes their complex historyJurors at Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial are hearing from a woman who has said her consensual relationship with the ex-movie mogul descended into rape in 2013.
Radio calls asked tugs for help 45 seconds before Mexican ship hit Brooklyn Bridge, officials say
Read full article: Radio calls asked tugs for help 45 seconds before Mexican ship hit Brooklyn Bridge, officials sayThe Mexican navy tall ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge had departed less than 5 minutes before its masts crashed into the historic span.
Man who tried to sell $6.4m gold toilet stolen from English country house is spared jail
Read full article: Man who tried to sell $6.4m gold toilet stolen from English country house is spared jailA man who tried to help a burglar cash in from the theft of a gold toilet was spared prison on Monday after a British judge said he had been taken advantage of by the thieves.
Stocks, bonds and the dollar drift after the latest downgrade to the US government's credit rating
Read full article: Stocks, bonds and the dollar drift after the latest downgrade to the US government's credit ratingAfter recovering from an initial jolt, U.S. stocks drifted through quiet trading following the latest reminder that the U.
Turbulent waters may have contributed to Mexican tall ship's crash into Brooklyn Bridge
Read full article: Turbulent waters may have contributed to Mexican tall ship's crash into Brooklyn BridgeFootage of a tall ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge shows the vessel hurtling into the span in reverse at full speed, suggesting the captain lost control of the engine.
Mets' Pete Alonso thinks ahead to possible Subway Series against Yankees, saying `It'd be sick'
Read full article: Mets' Pete Alonso thinks ahead to possible Subway Series against Yankees, saying `It'd be sick'After listening to Yankees fans rail at Juan Soto for two days, New York Mets star Pete Alonso thought about the possibility of a Subway Series in October.
The old slang term '86' probably started as restaurant-worker jargon. Suddenly it's in the news
Read full article: The old slang term '86' probably started as restaurant-worker jargon. Suddenly it's in the newsThe slang term at the center of a political firestorm around former FBI Director James Comey likely originated as food-service-industry jargon before extending to other uses.
Finally back in Eastern Conference finals, Knicks face Pacers team that eliminated them last year
Read full article: Finally back in Eastern Conference finals, Knicks face Pacers team that eliminated them last yearThe New York Knicks nearly ended their lengthy Eastern Conference finals drought last year, only to lose on their home floor to the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the second round.
Knicks beat Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 and advance to face Pacers in Eastern Conference finals
Read full article: Knicks beat Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 and advance to face Pacers in Eastern Conference finalsThe New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years and ended the one-year NBA title reign of the Boston Celtics with astonishing ease, rolling to a 119-81 victory in Game 6.
Jayson Tatum out of hospital, meets with Celtics teammates ahead of must-win Game 6 vs. Knicks
Read full article: Jayson Tatum out of hospital, meets with Celtics teammates ahead of must-win Game 6 vs. KnicksCeltics star Jayson Tatum won’t be far from Madison Square Garden when Boston faces a must-win situation against the New York Knicks on Friday night as the defending champions attempt to force a deciding Game 7.
Weinstein's office kept a list of women 'friends of Harvey,' an ex-aide testifies
Read full article: Weinstein's office kept a list of women 'friends of Harvey,' an ex-aide testifiesHarvey Weinstein’s assistants kept a list of female “friends of Harvey” to invite to events and sometimes considered them a special category for guest lists.
Literary world gathers for PEN America dinner-gala hosted by Amber Ruffin
Read full article: Literary world gathers for PEN America dinner-gala hosted by Amber RuffinHundreds of writers, editors and publishers are to gather Thursday night for PEN America’s annual gala, hosted by Amber Ruffin and featuring a tribute to actor-publisher Sarah Jessica Parker.
Under a cloud of tariffs, Walmart is the latest retailer to announce price hikes
Read full article: Under a cloud of tariffs, Walmart is the latest retailer to announce price hikesVolley after volley of tariffs — and at times on-again, off-again trade actions — have put companies around the world on edge.
WNBA set to tipoff season with host of teams looking to challenge for title including Clark's Fever
Read full article: WNBA set to tipoff season with host of teams looking to challenge for title including Clark's FeverThere are no shortages of challengers to the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty or star power across the league.
The chair of Tesla sold stock worth $230 million while profits at Elon Musk's carmaker plunged
Read full article: The chair of Tesla sold stock worth $230 million while profits at Elon Musk's carmaker plungedThe chair of Tesla sold more than $230 million in company stock since Elon Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump alienated car buyers and dragged profits lower.
Actor Halle Bailey gets restraining order against rapper DDG alleging violence, fear for their baby
Read full article: Actor Halle Bailey gets restraining order against rapper DDG alleging violence, fear for their babyA Los Angeles judge has granted a restraining order to “The Little Mermaid” actor and singer Halle Bailey, who says her ex-boyfriend, rapper DDG, has been violent toward her and she fears for herself and the baby they have together.
ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September at $29.99 a month
Read full article: ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September at $29.99 a monthESPN says its new streaming service will debut in September, allowing consumers to buy access to all of its various networks directly for $29.99 a month.
Ocean Vuong's new novel, 'The Emperor of Gladness,' is Winfrey's latest book club pick
Read full article: Ocean Vuong's new novel, 'The Emperor of Gladness,' is Winfrey's latest book club pickOprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick is a new novel from Ocean Vuong, one of the country’s most admired young writers.
Knicks take a 3-1 lead over the Celtics with a 121-113 victory as Tatum is injured in final minutes
Read full article: Knicks take a 3-1 lead over the Celtics with a 121-113 victory as Tatum is injured in final minutesJalen Brunson had 39 points and 12 assists, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years and pushed the defending champion Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination with a 121-113 victory Monday night in Game 4.
US health officials advise older travelers not to get a chikungunya vaccine
Read full article: US health officials advise older travelers not to get a chikungunya vaccineThe U.S. government is advising that international travelers age 60 and older not get a chikungunya vaccine as it investigates possible side effects.
Civil rights agency moves to fire judge fighting Trump directives
Read full article: Civil rights agency moves to fire judge fighting Trump directivesThe federal agency tasked with protecting workers’ civil rights has moved to terminate a New York administrative judge who has resisted compliance with President Donald Trump’s directives for the agency.
The innovative ice-cream makers at Salt & Straw serve up secrets and recipes in a new cookbook
Read full article: The innovative ice-cream makers at Salt & Straw serve up secrets and recipes in a new cookbookIf you’re intimidated by the idea of making ice cream at home, just think of it as making soup.
Celtics rout Knicks 115-93 to cut New York's lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals
Read full article: Celtics rout Knicks 115-93 to cut New York's lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinalsJayson Tatum had 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics easily got their first win in the Eastern Conference semifinals by routing the New York Knicks 115-93 on Saturday in Game 3.
Ancient wooden spears found in Germany may have been wielded by Neanderthals, a new study suggests
Read full article: Ancient wooden spears found in Germany may have been wielded by Neanderthals, a new study suggestsA set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors.
Nintendo promises stronger results with Switch 2 console going on sale in June
Read full article: Nintendo promises stronger results with Switch 2 console going on sale in JuneJapanese video-game maker Nintendo has reported a 43% decline in profit for the fiscal year through March, but promised a turnaround as its Switch console upgrade goes on sale in June.
Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again, Alan Jackson is honored
Read full article: Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again, Alan Jackson is honoredLainey Wilson has taken home the top prize at the Academy of Country Music Awards — the title of entertainer of the year — for a second year in a row.
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy protection to eliminate debt burden
Read full article: WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy protection to eliminate debt burdenWeightWatchers said Tuesday it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt and focus on its transition into a telehealth services provider.
Judge bars Trump administration from shrinking agencies that fund libraries, settle labor disputes
Read full article: Judge bars Trump administration from shrinking agencies that fund libraries, settle labor disputesA federal judge has temporarily barred President Donald Trump’s administration from dramatically shrinking three agencies that fund libraries, settle labor disputes and support state business contracting programs.
Inside the Met Gala: Under a petal-filled sky, guests honor Black style, hail a ‘monumental night’
Read full article: Inside the Met Gala: Under a petal-filled sky, guests honor Black style, hail a ‘monumental night’Once inside the Met Gala Monday evening, guests passed under a slew of flower petals suspended from the ceiling.
Quite a spectacle: Padres manager Mike Shildt got so mad he threw his glasses at Yankee Stadium
Read full article: Quite a spectacle: Padres manager Mike Shildt got so mad he threw his glasses at Yankee StadiumMike Shildt had seen enough, and he was so angry with plate umpire Adrian Johnson that he tossed his glasses.
Broward senior living center faces judge over evictions
Read full article: Broward senior living center faces judge over evictionsA civil court judge on Monday sided with a grieving attorney who raised awareness about vulnerable seniors’ evictions during the Oasis Living Quarters conversion into Waterview Rental in Fort Lauderdale.
Mattel plans to raise prices on some toys to offset tariff costs
Read full article: Mattel plans to raise prices on some toys to offset tariff costsMattel Inc. says it will have to raise prices for some products sold in the U.S. “where necessary” to offset higher costs related to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Novelist Percival Everett and playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins among Pulitzer winners in the arts
Read full article: Novelist Percival Everett and playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins among Pulitzer winners in the artsPercival Everett’s novel “James,” his radical re-imagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the perspective of the enslaved title character, has won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
New York Times wins 4 Pulitzers, New Yorker 3; Washington Post wins for coverage of Trump shooting
Read full article: New York Times wins 4 Pulitzers, New Yorker 3; Washington Post wins for coverage of Trump shootingThe New York Times won four Pulitzer Prizes and The New Yorker three for journalism in 2024.
NHL to hold an international event at UBS Arena in 2026 in place of All-Star Weekend, AP source says
Read full article: NHL to hold an international event at UBS Arena in 2026 in place of All-Star Weekend, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the NHL is planning an international event at UBS Arena next February in lieu of the previously announced All-Star Weekend at the home of the New York Islanders.
Video shows chaos seniors faced during Oasis Living Quarters conversion to Waterview Rental in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Video shows chaos seniors faced during Oasis Living Quarters conversion to Waterview Rental in Fort LauderdaleA witness’s video serves as evidence of the chaos behind a property conversion in Fort Lauderdale with links to infamous New York City slumlords with criminal records, and ongoing litigation on behalf of vulnerable seniors and their families.
Times Square boxing event ends in a stunner as Rolando Romero beats Ryan Garcia. Haney, Lopez win
Read full article: Times Square boxing event ends in a stunner as Rolando Romero beats Ryan Garcia. Haney, Lopez winRyan Garcia arrived in Times Square in a Batmobile, hoping to look like a superhero in his return to boxing.
After a fan's terrifying fall in Pittsburgh, a look at safety measures across MLB
Read full article: After a fan's terrifying fall in Pittsburgh, a look at safety measures across MLBWhen a fan flipped over the railing and fell off the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall in right field at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park on Wednesday night, it elicited memories of fans who have died from similar falls at other major league stadiums.
Banksy's ‘Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale
Read full article: Banksy's ‘Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for saleA slab of Brooklyn wall that the artist Banksy emblazoned with a bandaged, heart-shaped balloon is emerging after more than a decade in storage.
Amazon posts solid first quarter earnings growth, but outlook is tempered by tariff uncertainty
Read full article: Amazon posts solid first quarter earnings growth, but outlook is tempered by tariff uncertaintyAmazon posted higher first-quarter profit and sales, but the online juggernaut issued a tempered sales outlook for the current quarter amid uncertainty about President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC says
Read full article: Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC saysThree new health reports detail growing concern about an animal sedative that’s showing up in the nation's illegal drug supply.
MLB offense rises with temperature, batting average of .242 up from .240 through April last year
Read full article: MLB offense rises with temperature, batting average of .242 up from .240 through April last yearBaseball offense has picked up as the temperature has climbed in much of the U.S., raising the major league batting average above the level from early last season.
Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis as rising costs send more families to food banks
Read full article: Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis as rising costs send more families to food banksFood banks say income stagnation and rising living costs are increasing demand at their organizations across the country — all as the federal government shuts off funding streams that provide millions with healthier, harder-to-get groceries.
Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco share banter while atop Italian Alps in Winter Olympics promo
Read full article: Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco share banter while atop Italian Alps in Winter Olympics promoNBC is continuing its strategy of infusing the Olympics with pop culture and celebrity appeal to generate momentum ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games in Italy next year.