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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.
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.
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.
Ex-model takes the stand in Harvey Weinstein's retrial. The prior jury never heard about her
Read full article: Ex-model takes the stand in Harvey Weinstein's retrial. The prior jury never heard about herA former model who alleges that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her almost 20 years ago has taken the stand at his retrial.
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.
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 reimagining 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.
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.
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.
With WNBA camps open, eyes already turning to 2026 free agency with so many players possibly moving
Read full article: With WNBA camps open, eyes already turning to 2026 free agency with so many players possibly movingWNBA training camps just opened and there already are so many eyes on the 2026 season when more than 100 players will be free agents.
Lacrosse hazing included high schoolers staging armed abduction, prosecutor says
Read full article: Lacrosse hazing included high schoolers staging armed abduction, prosecutor saysA prosecutor in Syracuse, New York, says he’ll bring charges against several students suspected in a violent hazing linked to a high school lacrosse team.
How to deal with spotted lanternflies in Virginia
Read full article: How to deal with spotted lanternflies in VirginiaSpotted lanternflies have become one of the most well-known invasive species over the past few years. While they may seem harmless, they can cause significant damage to homes and gardens, and present major issues for farmers.
Pistons beat Knicks 106-103 in Game 5 to stay alive in the first-round series
Read full article: Pistons beat Knicks 106-103 in Game 5 to stay alive in the first-round seriesCade Cunningham had 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Detroit Pistons stayed alive in their first postseason appearance since 2019 by beating the New York Knicks 106-103 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round series.
GM recalls nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC cars due to engine failure risks
Read full article: GM recalls nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC cars due to engine failure risksGeneral Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles across its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands in the U.S. due to potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure.
Wall Street rises as corporate profits pile higher along with uncertainty about Trump's trade war
Read full article: Wall Street rises as corporate profits pile higher along with uncertainty about Trump's trade warU.S. stocks rose again as stronger-than-expected profits keep piling higher for companies, though CEOs say they’re unsure how long that can last due to uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese's return to college for WNBA preseason games to be shown on national TV
Read full article: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese's return to college for WNBA preseason games to be shown on national TVCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s return to college for WNBA preseason games will be two of a record four exhibition games shown on national TV.
On air, '60 Minutes' reporter says 'none of us is happy' about changes that led top producer to quit
Read full article: On air, '60 Minutes' reporter says 'none of us is happy' about changes that led top producer to quitScott Pelley of “60 Minutes” explained the departure of the show's executive producer to viewers and said “none of us is happy” about the conditions that led to Bill Owens' departure.
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper and Outkast get into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Read full article: Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper and Outkast get into Rock & Roll Hall of FameFirst-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Trump administration to investigate New York's funding threat over Long Island tribal school mascot
Read full article: Trump administration to investigate New York's funding threat over Long Island tribal school mascotThe U.S. Department of Education says it plans to investigate whether New York education officials are being discriminatory by threatening to withhold funding if a Long Island school district doesn’t stop using a Native American-themed logo.
WNBA training camps set to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2
Read full article: WNBA training camps set to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are returning to court to begin the chase for a coveted WNBA championship with the opening of training camps and last year’s rookie sensation Caitlin Clark begins Year 2 in the league.
Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffs
Read full article: Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffsThe Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct “privileged” negotiations to help reach a deal in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries that have shaken global markets.
In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC toll
Read full article: In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC tollThe federal prosecutor’s office in Manhattan has accidentally filed an internal memo that poked holes in the Trump administration’s strategy to kill New York’s $9 congestion toll in Manhattan.
WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's roster
Read full article: WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's rosterWNBA training camps are set to open this weekend and there’s no doubt that No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers is primed for a pro career in the league.
PepsiCo lowers full-year earnings forecast on tariff costs and lower consumer spending
Read full article: PepsiCo lowers full-year earnings forecast on tariff costs and lower consumer spendingPepsiCo lowered its full-year earnings expectations Thursday, citing increased costs from tariffs and a pullback in consumer spending.
Mets sweep Phillies, extend winning streak to 7 in game with play at the plate and balk that wasn't
Read full article: Mets sweep Phillies, extend winning streak to 7 in game with play at the plate and balk that wasn'tStarling Marte's 10th-inning, broken-bat single gave the New York Mets a 4-3 win over Philadelphia, a three-game sweep of the Phillies, an unbeaten homestand and a five-game NL East lead over their rival.
Musk damaged Tesla's brand in just a few months. Fixing it will likely take longer
Read full article: Musk damaged Tesla's brand in just a few months. Fixing it will likely take longerElon Musk intends to focus more on his job as Tesla CEO, but it’s unclear if the billionaire will be able to solve a big problem of his own making: damage to its brand.
Tariff turmoil: How Tesla and other companies are dealing with the uncertainty of the trade war
Read full article: Tariff turmoil: How Tesla and other companies are dealing with the uncertainty of the trade warUncertainty over tariffs and an unpredictable trade war is weighing heavily on companies as they report their latest financial results and try to give investors financial forecasts.
Weinstein's #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from a former model
Read full article: Weinstein's #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from a former modelHarvey Weinstein is on trial again after an appeals court threw out the ex-studio-boss's 2020 rape conviction in a case that was a watershed for the #MeToo movement.
A court in Ivory Coast removes a former Credit Suisse CEO from the presidential ballot
Read full article: A court in Ivory Coast removes a former Credit Suisse CEO from the presidential ballotA lawyer says an Ivory Coast court has ruled that former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam is not eligible to run for president because of his dual Ivorian-French nationality.
George Santos defends social media tirade to federal judge set to sentence him for fraud
Read full article: George Santos defends social media tirade to federal judge set to sentence him for fraudGeorge Santos is defending his recent social media tirade to a federal judge who will sentencing the disgraced former congressman later this week on fraud charges.
Pistons snap NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak, beating Knicks 100-94 in Game 2
Read full article: Pistons snap NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak, beating Knicks 100-94 in Game 2The Detroit Pistons snapped their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak by beating the New York Knicks 100-94 in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Inexperienced Pistons, like veteran Clippers, know there's no time for hanging heads before Game 2s
Read full article: Inexperienced Pistons, like veteran Clippers, know there's no time for hanging heads before Game 2sThe Detroit Pistons could have sounded shaken, after a few miserable minutes against the New York Knicks ruined an otherwise solid return to the postseason.
Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump’s Easter Sunday deadline
Read full article: Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump’s Easter Sunday deadlineManhattan’s congestion toll remains in effect, despite an Easter deadline from President Donald Trump’s administration to halt the first-in-the-nation fee.
Knicks use a 21-0 run in the 4th quarter to beat the Pistons 123-112 in Game 1
Read full article: Knicks use a 21-0 run in the 4th quarter to beat the Pistons 123-112 in Game 1Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, Cam Payne had 11 of his 14 in the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks stunned the Detroit Pistons with a 21-0 run in the final period to rally for a 123-112 victory on Saturday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in New York, Washington and other cities across country
Read full article: Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in New York, Washington and other cities across countryProtests against President Donald Trump’s administration are once again taking place in communities across the U.S. Organizers of Saturday’s events say they’re protesting against what they view as the Republican administration’s constitutional and civil rights violations. Some of the protests are drawing on themes from the American Revolutionary War as Saturday marks 250 years since the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts launched the conflict. Protests were also planned outside Tesla car dealerships against billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk while still others organized more community-service events, such as food drives, teach-ins and volunteering at local shelters.
Deliberations begin at bribery trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of former US Sen. Bob Menendez
Read full article: Deliberations begin at bribery trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of former US Sen. Bob MenendezA jury has begun deliberating in the bribery case brought against Nadine Menendez after a prosecutor told a jury that she was a “critical participant” in a five-year fraud with her husband, former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez.
Pistons are back in the playoffs and take NBA-record postseason losing streak into Game 1 vs Knicks
Read full article: Pistons are back in the playoffs and take NBA-record postseason losing streak into Game 1 vs KnicksNew York beating Detroit had become something of an NBA certainty, with the Knicks doing it 16 straight times over a span of five years.
Harvey Weinstein can stay in hospital during #MeToo retrial, judge rules
Read full article: Harvey Weinstein can stay in hospital during #MeToo retrial, judge rulesHarvey Weinstein has been moved to a New York City hospital after a judge approved the ailing ex-studio boss’s request to stay there rather than in jail when he’s not in court for his #MeToo retrial.
Capital One $35 billion purchase of Discover Financial gets regulatory approvals
Read full article: Capital One $35 billion purchase of Discover Financial gets regulatory approvalsThe pending merger between Capital One and Discover Financial services received approval from several regulators Friday, bringing the $35 billion tie-up closer to completion.
NY Rangers' Panarin, MSG made settlement payments after employee sexual assault allegations: report
Read full article: NY Rangers' Panarin, MSG made settlement payments after employee sexual assault allegations: reportThe NHL says the New York Rangers kept it apprised of an independent investigation into sexual assault allegations by a team employee against player Artemi Panarin and considers the matter closed.