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New York finally finishes the job: Knicks 94–90, series 4–1 — now stop saying “next year”
Knicks beat Spurs 94–90 in Game 5 to win first NBA title since 1973; Jalen Brunson drops 45 as New York takes the series 4–1
Peace for your gas tank? Trump says Iran deal’s done, Hormuz opening “this week”
U.S. and Iran announce deal to extend the cease-fire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz; formal signing expected later this week
UFC on the South Lawn: nothing says “statesmanship” like a spinning backfist at 1600
Trump’s 80th birthday features UFC “Freedom 250” cage fights on the White House lawn — a culture-politics mashup for the history books
G7 warm‑up: Geneva gets tear gas and a torched Tesla before the leaders even arrive
Protesters clash with police in Geneva on eve of G7 summit across the border in France, with security and costs under the microscope
Taiwan to mainland: got tips? there’s a website for that
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau launches secure page for Chinese nationals to report intelligence amid rising cross‑strait tensions
Ukraine keeps hitting Putin in the pump — drones target oil again
Ukrainian strikes kill one in Russia’s Oryol region and ignite oil facility fires as Kyiv pushes economic pressure deep inside Russia
Check the can, parents — the “organic” label doesn’t stop botulism
Nara Organics recalls infant formula sold at Target nationwide after multistate infant botulism outbreak; FDA urges immediate action
States to D.C.: your AI “wait and see” plan can wait — we’re writing rules
Despite White House pressure, states move ahead with AI laws like California’s “No Robo Bosses Act” to curb automated firings
Philly’s World Cup pitch: cheap trains, free fan fests, and fewer headaches
Philadelphia rolls out low fares, free SEPTA rides after matches, and a 39‑day FIFA Fan Festival to keep the World Cup affordable
Northwest bakes while the AC fights for its life
National Weather Service issues Extreme Heat Warning for Portland area June 14–16 with highs near 100°F; cooling plans urged
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