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Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
SUMMARY: The Supreme Court has ruled against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users. The decision Thursday is the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights. The justices decided unanimously in favor of a Texas man who argued that a law barring guns from anyone who regularly uses illegal drugs violates the Second Amendment. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that his opinion narrowly limits the government’s power to take guns away from drug users who aren't considered dangerous. The Trump administration had defended the law, but Gorsuch wrote that its core argument “fails under every measure."
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Cargo ship's chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore
SUMMARY: Prosecutors have charged the chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali in connection with the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. They allege the engineer failed to notify the U.S. Coast Guard about hazardous conditions on the ship. The charge was filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Maryland. The ship lost power twice and crashed into the bridge, killing six construction workers. The Singapore-based ship operator and another employee were indicted in May. A trial for the ship's operator and technical superintendent is set for October 2027. A $2.25 billion settlement was announced in April.
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Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects
SUMMARY: The Trump administration says it’s buying back another energy company’s U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels. That brings the total amount spent on these agreements to nearly $2.6 billion. Chicago-based Invenergy has agreed to end its four offshore wind leases that were early in development in exchange for reimbursements of lease fees totaling $765 million. The company had already canceled a wind project off New Jersey’s coast. The others are off the coasts of Maine and California. It will invest in natural gas and geothermal projects instead.
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Some closed-door Penn State trustee conferences potentially run afoul of open meetings law
SUMMARY: Spotlight PA has found that Penn State's Board of Trustees held nearly 20 private conferences over the past year in which top university officials briefed members on key projects, plans, and initiatives. Legal experts say that could potentially violate Pennsylvania’s open meetings law. The state’s Sunshine Act allows closed-door sessions only for specific purposes, like training, but these meetings seemed more like operational briefings. A university spokesperson insists the sessions “are structured to comply with the law” and that no official actions are taken. The meetings became public after a legal settlement, revealing updates on key projects and initiatives.
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Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Judge Gregory Carro said Wednesday that Mangione’s lawyers have informed him they will try to show that he was suffering from “extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the occurrence.” By asserting a psychiatric defense, Mangione would effectively be admitting that he killed Thompson but did so because of mitigating circumstances. If a jury finds that Mangione was emotionally disturbed at the time of the killing, it could convict him of manslaughter instead of murder, meaning he’d be sentenced to less time in prison.
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Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boom
SUMMARY: The man who died in this week's crash of a small jet in Texas was a well-known entrepreneur named Joshua Baer who was a successful investor in technology startup companies. Baer’s LinkedIn page shows him wearing a black T-shirt and pointing at the message reading, “I help people quit jobs.” Baer was the founder of an Austin-based venture capital firm that supported a wide range of tech startup companies from robots to autonomous ships. Baer was aboard a business jet that crashed Tuesday on a highway in Laredo, Texas, after the pilots reported mechanical problems and requested to make an emergency landing at an airport.
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Avila rebounds, taking a shutout into the 6th as the Royals beat Washington 6-2 to avoid a sweep
SUMMARY: Luinder Avila took a shutout into the sixth, and the Kansas City Royals hit four solo homers in the first three innings of a 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. Carter Jensen led off the game with a home run, and John Rave, Lane Thomas and Michael Massey also went deep as the Royals avoided a three-game sweep in Washington. Avila allowed a run and three hits with a walk and five strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. Jensen’s drive to right off Zack Littell opened the scoring, and Rave added a home run in the second. Then Thomas and Massey hit back-to-back homers in the third.
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Citron, Onyenwere help the Mystics beat the Sun, 88-81
SUMMARY: Sonia Citron had 24 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, Michaela Onyenwere scored 22 points and the Washington Mystics beat Connecticut 88-81 on Wednesday night to extend the Sun’s losing streak to six games. Rookie center Lauren Betts, the No. 4 overall pick, made her first career start and had 13 points for the Mystics (6-7). Georgia Amoore added 10 points. Leila Lacan made a driving layup with 5:46 left to tie it at 70, and Betts, who finished 9 of 10 from the free-throw line, answered with two foul shots that gave Washington the lead for good. Aneesah Morrow had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Sun (2-14). Leila Lacan also scored 11 points.
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Kyle Bradish strikes out career-best 12 as Orioles sink Mariners 5-3
SUMMARY: Kyle Bradish struck out a career-high 12 while pitching one-run ball into the eighth inning as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3. Gunnar Henderson and Jackson Holliday homered to help the Orioles stop a three-game skid. Bradish allowed five hits and two walks in 7 2/3 innings, throwing 65 of his 100 pitches for strikes. Yennier Cano got the final out in the eighth and Ryan Helsley gave up home runs to Dominic Canzone and Cole Young on his first two pitches in the ninth before closing it out in his first appearance since April 28. Helsley came off the injured list Tuesday.
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Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez leaves game against Orioles with hamstring spasm
SUMMARY: Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez left Wednesday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles with a hamstring injury after striking out to end the sixth inning. The three-time All-Star spoke with a team athletic trainer before exiting the dugout. Mariners manager Dan Wilson told reporters after his team's 5-3 loss that Rodríguez had a spasm in his hamstring. Rodríguez was 1 for 3 with a double, giving him 125 doubles to go along with 125 homers and 125 stolen bases in his career. He reached those totals in 665 major league games, making the 25-year-old Rodríguez the third-fastest player to do it.
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Bichette has 3 hits, McLean strikes out 9 as Mets beat Reds 9-1 to avoid series sweep
SUMMARY: Bo Bichette continued his hot streak with three hits, rookie Nolan McLean struck out nine in seven innings and the New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Francisco Alvarez and Juan Soto also had three hits apiece. New York had 15 hits, which is tied for its second-highest output of the season. Bichette has multiple hits in six straight games and went 8 for 14 in the three-game series. McLean allowed one unearned run and three hits as he went seven innings for the third time in 15 starts. JJ Bleday drove in Cincinnati’s only run on a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the third inning to score Jose Trevino.
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USGA and R&A want deeper study of distance beyond new golf ball test in 2030
SUMMARY: The USGA and R&A are moving forward with a new golf ball distance standard set for 2030. They also announced they will expand their study to explore other areas that might help control distance. The study will involve more direct input from tour players. The goal is to prevent distance from making golf too one-dimensional and causing courses to lengthen. The governing bodies updated the "Overall Distance Standard" test in 2023. Feedback from the golf community led to a single-date implementation in 2030. The USGA and R&A are considering alternative approaches to address distance increases without disrupting the golf market.
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Shannon LeBeauf rejoins UCLA women's basketball as associate head coach in 2026-27
SUMMARY: Shannon LeBeauf is returning to UCLA women's basketball as associate head coach for the 2026-27 season. She previously spent 14 seasons with the Bruins before moving to Rutgers last season. At Rutgers, the Scarlet Knights struggled with a 9-20 record and lost to UCLA by 40 points. The Bruins went on to win the national championship. During her first stint at UCLA, LeBeauf helped the team achieve a 321-143 record and secured two top-ranked recruiting classes.
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Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich raves about QB Geno Smith's 'elite' football mind
SUMMARY: New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich praised quarterback Geno Smith by raving about his preparation and calling his football mind elite. Reich has worked with top quarterbacks such as Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck and is impressed by Smith's communication and leadership. Reich said the Jets are in good shape with Smith running the offense. Smith returned to the Jets this offseason after an earlier stint marked by inconsistency and injuries. The Jets traded for Smith in March, seeking a seasoned veteran to boost their offense. Smith's teammates also commend his natural leadership.
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Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks' first NYC parade
SUMMARY: The New York Knicks' ticker-tape parade will be a first. The new NBA champions have won the title before, in 1970 and ’73. But they weren't honored then with New York's signature procession. The ’70s wins came at a time when then-Mayor John Lindsay had reined in the confetti-tossing spectacles. Current Mayor Zohran Mamdani has predicted that Thursday’s celebration might be “the largest parade in New York City history.” New York’s ticker-tape tradition began in the late 19th century, when brokerage firm workers watched parades from office windows and flung out the narrow paper used by telegraph-era “stock ticker” machines.
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US Open: How to watch, who's playing and the betting favorites
SUMMARY: Shinnecock Hills is the only golf club to host the U.S. Open over three centuries. The first one was in 1896. The sixth one starts June 18. Scottie Scheffler is the No. 1 player in the world who needs to win to complete the career Grand Slam. Most curious eyes are on the golf course and whether the USGA can finally get it right. The last two Opens at Shinnecock have been marred by greens that got out of control. Scheffler is the betting favorite. The forecast calls for enough wind to make Shinnecock scary.
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Bellinger and Goldschmidt homer as surging Yankees beat White Sox 10-5
SUMMARY: Cody Bellinger hit an early homer and finished a triple shy of the cycle, Paul Goldschmidt homered for the third time in four games and the surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5. Bellinger hit a two-run homer in the first off Anthony Kay, doubled in the third against the left-hander and started a five-run fifth with a single. Goldschmidt capped New York’s big inning with a three-run drive into the right-field seats.
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Brunson and Hart throw out first pitches at Yankee Stadium as Knicks celebrate NBA title
SUMMARY: The New York Knicks’ victory tour following their first NBA championship since 1973 made another stop Wednesday night when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart threw out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium. Before the Yankees played the Chicago White Sox, Brunson and Hart were met with a standing ovation and loud cheers from fans as they took the field to a montage of highlights from the title run. Standing in front of the mound, Brunson made his toss to backup catcher J.C. Escarra while Hart threw to utilityman Max Schuemann.
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One Tech Tip: Watch out for scams when buying World Cup tickets
SUMMARY: Soccer fans should be on the watch for cyber scammers targeting those seeking last-minute World Cup tickets. The tournament is under way across North America, and scammers are exploiting the excitement. Authorities advise caution with online offers, especially on social media. Fraudsters often pressure buyers with urgency tactics and fake websites. The FBI highlights spoof sites mimicking the official FIFA site. Fans should buy tickets directly from FIFA's official website to avoid scams. Additionally, experts caution against shady streaming sites offering exclusive game access. These sites may harvest data or show scam ads. Always verify sources before purchasing tickets or streaming games.
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At Shinnecock, the forecast calls for a windy, wild US Open
SUMMARY: The USGA is preparing for what could be a rugged week at the U.S. Open. With wind expected to blow at 30 mph and above, organizers plan to water the greens during first and second rounds and do their best to keep them from running too fast. It's part of what they think they have to do to keep Shinnecock Hills fair and playable for the 156 players who tee off Thursday. Shinnecock has long been one of the toughest layouts in America, made more difficult when it's windy. The winning score at the last U.S. Open here was 1-over par by Brooks Koepka back in 2018.
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New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets
SUMMARY: The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years with a ticker-tape parade through Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes,” drawing thousands of fans dressed in the team’s blue and orange. Finals MVP Jalen Brunson hoisted the trophy toward the crowd so they could touch it, while teammates rode floats through the streets or got off to interact with cheering fans. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and celebrities including Spike Lee and Alicia Key joined Knicks legends like Walt “Clyde” Frazier and Carmelo Anthony. The parade marked a historic moment for the franchise and city, which did not hold championship parades after the Knicks’ title wins in the 1970s.
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Stowers homers twice, drives in 5 runs to power the Marlins past the Phillies 12-4
SUMMARY: Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Stowers hit a two-run homer in the first inning off Phillies starter Andrew Painter, then a solo homer in the sixth for his seventh of the season. He added an RBI double in the second and a run-scoring single in the eighth. Owen Cassie, Joe Mack and Jakob Marsee also homered for the Marlins. Miami's Sandy Alcantara pitched six innings, allowing four runs, two earned. He scattered eight hits, walked one and struck out six, settling in after allowing two runs in each of the first two innings.
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Ryan O'Hearn knocks in career-high 6 runs as Pirates roll to 12-4 victory over Athletics
SUMMARY: Ryan O’Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics. Marcell Ozuna also went deep for the Pirates, who racked up 16 hits. They scored at least 10 runs for the seventh time this season, matching their 2025 total. Braxton Ashcraft struck out seven in six innings for the win. He allowed two runs, one earned, and four hits. Pittsburgh’s first four batters reached safely, and a two-run double by O’Hearn made it 3-0. He added a two-run homer in the fourth to stretch the margin to 7-0. Jacob Wilson’s two-run single trimmed it to 7-2 in the sixth before the Pirates tacked on five more in the seventh, including O’Hearn's two-run single.
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