Jalen Brunson snubbed by Team USA with 2024 Olympics roster revealed
First-ever emojis from 1988 revealed — can you guess where these low-tech symbols came from?
"These sorts of devices are pre-internet, so there’s not much about them online."
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Clarke Schmidt silences Twins with career-best outing as Yankees finish sweep
A road trip that began with Schmidt matching a career-high with 6 2/3 scoreless innings against the Rays last Friday ended with him being even better against the Twins.
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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul meets Pope Francis while attending climate change conference
Hochul, who is Catholic, greeted the Pope and exchanged words with the pontiff before he presented her with a rosary.
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Staten Island Ferry that killed 11 in 2003 crash up for auction — as city jokes, ‘Should Pete and Colin each have their own?’
A storied Staten Island Ferry that infamously crashed in 2003, killing nearly a dozen people went up for auction this week — in case comedians Pete Davidson and Colin Jost want a possibly haunted second one.
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Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues
A University of Hawaii study after the deadly wildfires on Maui finds up to 74% of survey participants may have difficulty breathing.
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Person fatally struck by commuter train in Northeast Washington
Person fatally struck by commuter train in Northeast Washington.
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A congressman spared prison as a teen tells D.C. to be tough on youth
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) wants to control D.C. criminal sentencing, including the kind of leniency that spared him prison time as a teen facing drug charges.
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Bronx mugging victim who suffered heart attack in heist dies 3 months later, case now homicide
A Bronx knifepoint robbery was upgraded to a homicide after one of the victims -- who suffered a heart attack after the February incident -- died earlier this month, the NYPD announced this week.
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Cannes: Coppola's Roman candle 'Megalopolis' is juicy and weird
Starring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito and an unhinged Aubrey Plaza, the storied director's latest passion project brings the heat of an event film to Cannes.
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Xander Schauffele ties his own record in scorching PGA Championship start
He scorched Valhalla in his opening round of the PGA Championship with a 9-under-par 62 to take a three-shot lead among the players in the morning tee times.
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‘That Was a Lie!’: Trump Lawyer Brawls With Michael Cohen
Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesDonald Trump calls them “Perry Mason moments.” The 77-year-old likes to reference the TV series from his childhood and the dramatic legal showdowns in real life which so far seem to be the only things keeping him fully awake during his own trials.That altercation finally came midday Thursday, as his lead lawyer Todd Blanche eventually shed the apologetic tone he’s maintained during two days of questioning Michael Cohen. The former prosecutor replaced his milky tone with an aggressive bark as he turned up the heat on the Manhattan District Attorney’s star witness against his former boss.“That. Was. A. Lie!” Blanche raised his voice, jabbing the pen in his right hand accusatorily at Cohen. “You did not talk to President Trump on that night... you admit it!”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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As wildfires rage in Canada, will NYC see another smokepocalypse?
As wildfires in western Canada cast a smokey haze over parts of the midwest, New Yorkers are wondering if they will once again experience a smokepocalypse this summer.
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Whoopi Goldberg Defends Harrison Butker, Compares Him to Colin Kaepernick
ABCAmid the storm of backlash over his religious, anti-Biden tirade, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker can count on one unlikely defender: Whoopi Goldberg.Butker has been getting tons of media attention this week for the virulent commencement address he made over the weekend at Benedictine College, during which he knocked what he saw as several major issues that could be blamed on the Biden administration. “Things like abortion, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia, as well as a growing support for degenerate cultural values and media all stem from pervasiveness of disorder,” Butker said.The NFL player also voiced his conservative Catholic beliefs, saying, “Our own nation is led by a man who publicly and proudly proclaims his Catholic faith but at the same time is delusional enough to make the sign of the cross during a pro-abortion rally.” Biden proves, according to Butker, that simply “being Catholic is not enough.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Business titans privately urged NYC mayor to use police on Columbia protesters, chats show
A WhatsApp chat started by some wealthy Americans after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack reveals their focus on New York Mayor Eric Adams and their work with Israeli officials to shape U.S. opinion of the Gaza war.
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Bridge between Galveston and Pelican Island remains closed after barge crash
The bridge connecting Galveston, Texas, to Pelican Island remains closed after a barge crashed into a pillar supporting the span, causing it to partially collapse
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Scottie Scheffler has unbelievable ‘first hole as father’ at PGA Championship
Being a father may have made Scottie Scheffler an even more unstoppable golfer somehow.
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Police officer reveals tips to avoid carjackings, remain safe if you've fallen victim to one
Carjacking can quickly turn into a dangerous situation. A police officer provided expert tips of what to do in this situation and preventative measures you can take to keep yourself safe.
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Islanders sign rising Russian forward Maxim Tsyplakov after heavy NHL competition
Tsyplakov, 25, scored a career-high 31 goals for Spartak Moscow this season.
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CDC Will No Longer Supply Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Uninsured Adults
Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesThe Biden Administration will end a program which provides free COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured adults.On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the CDC’s Bridge Access Program for COVID-19 Vaccines will end in August of 2024. The program has provided over 1.4 million free COVID-19 vaccines since September 2023.“After August, there may be a small amount of free vaccine available through health department immunization programs, but supply would be very limited,” said CDC spokesperson David Daigle “We don’t yet know if the manufacturers will have patient assistance programs.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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We moved two years ago. I still hate it here. Give advice to this Hax question.
Every week, we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice to a question Carolyn Hax hasn’t answered.
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First photos of Erica Stoll since Rory McIlroy divorce stunner
These are the first photos of Erica Stoll since husband Rory McIlroy filed for divorce on Monday.
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Rangers vs. Hurricanes Game 6 prediction: NHL playoff odds, picks
After dropping back-to-back elimination games, the Rangers have a third attempt to erase the Hurricanes on Thursday.
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What do tickets cost to see the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals?
We don't know who the Celtics are playing but we can tell you how much seats will set you back.
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Lionel Messi, del Inter de Miami, ganará esta temporada 20.45 millones, un récord en MLS
Lionel Messi es sólo uno de los seis millonarios que juegan en el Inter de Miami, según las cifras salariales publicadas el jueves por la asociación de jugadores de la MLS.
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Man charged with sexual assault of two women in Angeles National Forest
Investigators released images of the suspect's white panel van in case there are any additional unidentified victims.
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West Virginia candidate hospitalized after being bitten by snakes while removing campaign signs
A candidate for West Virginia secretary of state is hospitalized for copperhead snake bites sustained while he was removing election campaign signs
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Accents Are Emotional
How we speak reflects what we feel—especially when it comes to regional accents.
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Dozens arrested at UC Irvine after anti-Israel agitators swarm buildings
Dozens of people have been arrested after hundreds of anti-Israel protesters swarmed the campus of UC Irvine in California, the university confirmed Thursday.
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Disability rights advocate says state senator with violent history shoved him at New York Capitol
A disability rights advocate made a complaint to New York State Police saying was shoved twice by state Senator Kevin Parker
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Pro-Trump artist releases 100 penis-shaped balloons with faces of Alvin Bragg, Judge Merchan on them
The pro-Trump provocateur said he released the "art installation" -- titled "D--ks of Hazard" -- to show that "these guys are a bunch of useless d--ks."
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Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' impacted NFL schedule, league exec reveals
Taylor Swift will be hosting nine shows in NFL stadiums later this fall, forcing the league to go around her schedule for three games.
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‘Outer Range’ Season 2 Premiere Recap: Time Is a Flat Circle
The Sophomore Surprise is a real thing in TV land.
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AI Needs Regulation. Here's Where Congress Should Start | Opinion
As a country, we moved far too slowly on the regulation of social media, and we're now paying the price.
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Major Flooding Update as 'Life-Threatening' Storm Hits Texas
Texas has been hit by a series of severe storms that have inundated part of the state with excessive rain.
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Billy Zane transforms into Marlon Brando in first look at ‘Waltzing with Brando’ biopic
Billy Zane is playing "The Godfather" star Marlon Brando on the big screen.
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Video shows man brutally kicking and beating Orthodox Jewish kids playing on NYC sidewalk
Now the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating whether the Sunday morning attack -- which saw the man kicking and stomping on one of the youngsters -- was an antisemitic assault, law enforcement sources told The Post.
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Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
In a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy, the Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
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The View Within Israel Turns Bleak
Attitudes toward the “Palestinian problem” range from detached fatigue to the belief that driving Palestinians into submission is God’s work.
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The U.S. Is Making Marijuana a Schedule III Drug. Here’s What That Means.
A new federal rule would reclassify marijuana as a less-dangerous, Schedule III drug. It’s a significant shift, even as it does not legalize the drug.
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Parents of Hamas hostage who lost arm in Oct. 7 siege ask to personally negotiate a release deal
"Bring us into the room ... and we will not come out until we have a deal," the parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin said in a new video.
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Long Dismissed, Chronic Lyme Disease Is Finally Getting Its Moment
Researchers are racing to understand the condition following a surge of interest in Long COVID.
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New Dolphins receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reveals initial Tua Tagovailoa hesitancy
Beckham agreed to a one-year deal with the Dolphins this month after spending last season with the Ravens.
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Johnson rebukes Biden, Schumer over blocked Israel aid as House votes to force bomb deliveries
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accused President Biden of "using his authority to defend himself politically" rather than defend Israel ahead of a House vote.
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Death Valley National Park visitor admits to toppling historic salt tram tower
Death Valley National Park officials said a person has taken responsibility for knocking over a 113-year-old tram tower last month.
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'Heightened threat' of terrorism during Pride Month 2024, FBI and DHS warn
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security released a public service announcement last week claiming that Pride month events are at a heightened risk of terrorist activity.
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I went to my first orgy at 49 – here’s what happened
Curious about her sexuality post-divorce, editor Lucy Roeber attended her first sex party not really knowing what to expect. And what she found was intriguing, to say the least.
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Tiger Woods searching for ‘competitive flow’ after uneven start at PGA Championship
Tiger Woods had it going — at least a little bit — and then he gave it back at the end of his PGA Championship opening round Thursday at Valhalla.
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Joe Alwyn Touches Down in France Just Days After Taylor Swift's Paris Shows
Joe Alwyn landed in France just in time for the Cannes Film Festival — and just days after ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift performed four sold-out concerts in Paris.
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