The Spurs Had Their Crowd, Their Stars and Their Moment—Then the Thunder Responded
The Thunder erased a quick 15-0 deficit to take Game 3 and control of the Western Conference finals.
Sports Illustrated 6 min read
China mine blast: Death toll rises to 90; Beijing orders crackdown as rescue ops continue — top developments
A deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 90 people, with rescue operations still under way and authorities launching a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining activities after the country’s worst mining disaster in 17 years, AFP reported.
The Times of India 3 min read
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Ukrainian drone attack sparks huge fire at key Russian oil terminal
Authorities in the city of Novorossiysk reported that falling drone debris caused the blaze
The Independent UK 3 min read
Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party
A massive field, no clear frontrunners and one big scandal have turned the high-stakes battle into a head-scratcher
The Guardian - US 13 min read
Iran Says Diplomatic Efforts Continue Amid Ceasefire Push
Regional mediation efforts intensified Friday, but Iranian officials cautioned that substantial disagreements with Washington remain unresolved despite ongoing negotiations.
International Business Times 4 min read
America is suffering a shortage of construction workers and sabotaging its ability to fill vacancies by wiping out the industry's immigrant backbone
One construction trade group said the U.S. must hire 349,000 more construction workers in 2026 in order to meet demand.
Fortune 8 min read
GOP Resistance To Trump 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Stalls Immigration Bill In Senate
A growing dispute over a $1.776 billion compensation fund has exposed divisions within the Republican Party as Congress debates a broader immigration spending package.
International Business Times 5 min read
The show might go on: what happens to late-night TV without Stephen Colbert?
The end of The Late Show, an American institution since 1993, leaves those still surviving within the format wondering what the future looks like
The Guardian - US 8 min read
NBA All-Defense Teams for 2025–26 Season: Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert Headline This Year’s Defensive Honors
The full All-Defense teams for the 2025–26 NBA season.
Sports Illustrated 6 min read
Carrying a Pocketknife? Check Your State’s New Blade-Length Rules Before You Get Arrested
Pocketknife rules across the United States have tightened in surprising ways, and many people still carry blades without realizing the legal risk sitting in their pocket. A simple everyday tool can quickly turn into a legal problem when blade-length limits change from one state—or even one city—to another. Lawmakers continue…
Clever Dude 7 min read