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MARYLAND
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Judge: Michigan should reject Consumers’ ‘highly problematic’ dam sale
SUMMARY: A Michigan judge has recommended rejecting Consumers Energy’s plan to sell 13 dams to an out-of-state private equity firm. Judge James Varchetti says the deal is not in the public interest and poses safety risks. The proposal involves selling the dams for $1 each and requiring ratepayers to buy back power at twice the market rate. Critics argue the deal could lead to neglected maintenance and increased taxpayer costs. Consumers Energy and the buyer, Confluence Hydro, expressed disappointment but noted the recommendation is not binding. The Michigan Public Service Commission will decide on the sale by September.
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NEW JERSEY
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Tornadoes pummel communities outside Chicago, tearing up homes and toppling power poles
SUMMARY: At least three tornadoes have battered communities outside Chicago, leveling homes and ripping down trees and power poles. Storms have also grounded flights and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands across the Midwest and Northeast on Thursday. The large column of air swept through Merrillville, Indiana, a town about 33 miles southeast of Chicago. Meanwhile, the nearby manufacturing and farm city of Streator, Illinois, has set up a family reunification center for displaced residents in its city hall as officials took stock of the major damage. The National Weather Service says tornado warnings were also in place in Chicago and in parts of Indiana and Michigan.
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Rosie Pino wins GOP primary in New Jersey’s 9th District to challenge Democratic Rep. Nellie Pou
SUMMARY: Clifton City, New Jersey, councilwoman Rosie Pino has won the Republican primary in the state’s 9th District to take on Democratic congresswoman Nellie Pou. Pino defeated attorney Tiffany Burress in the northern New Jersey district, where Pou is seeking a second term. The Associated Press called the race for Pino on Friday. The district is being watched closely, particularly by Republicans, who saw an opportunity there after the 2024 election was closer than expected and Donald Trump won in places where his party hadn’t been victorious for decades. Pino says she extends a hand to everyone across the district regardless of political affiliation.
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Tornadoes pummel communities outside Chicago, tearing up homes and toppling power poles
SUMMARY: At least three tornadoes have battered communities outside Chicago, leveling homes and ripping down trees and power poles. Storms have also grounded flights and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands across the Midwest and Northeast on Thursday. The large column of air swept through Merrillville, Indiana, a town about 33 miles southeast of Chicago. Meanwhile, the nearby manufacturing and farm city of Streator, Illinois, has set up a family reunification center for displaced residents in its city hall as officials took stock of the major damage. The National Weather Service says tornado warnings were also in place in Chicago and in parts of Indiana and Michigan.
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Young Mystics have shown they can compete, but they can still expect more growing pains
SUMMARY: The finish to this week's WNBA game between Washington and Indiana summed things up nicely. The Mystics are a team that shows its youth at times, but does not go down easily. Washington rallied from a 17-point deficit and took the lead in the final second, only to allow an open 3-pointer by Caitlin Clark that gave the Fever the victory. Washington had a young team in 2024-25 and then doubled down on that approach this season. Only two players on the current roster — center Shakira Austin and forward Michaela Onyenwere — have completed even two WNBA seasons.
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Alonso HR, Rutschman's 3 RBIs carry Orioles past Mariners 7-5
SUMMARY: Pete Alonso homered to cap a six-run third inning against Bryan Woo, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood three homers by the Seattle Mariners in a 7-5 victory. Adley Rutschman drove in three runs and Colton Cowser hit a solo shot Thursday to help the Orioles salvage a split of the four-game series with the AL West-leading Mariners. Cole Young, Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone homered for Seattle. All three drives were off Kyle Bradish, who hadn’t given up more than two homers in his previous 80 major league starts. Bradish lasted only four innings. He was replaced by Tyler Wells (1-1), who pitched three hitless innings.
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OG Anunoby puts the Knicks on the verge of a title and himself in the discussion for NBA Finals MVP
SUMMARY: When OG Anunoby is introduced at Madison Square Garden, fans scream his name right along with the public address announcer. Early Thursday morning, fans again chanted Anunoby’s name, this time in a bar outside the arena as they celebrated one of the most memorable moments in New York Knicks history. Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining in Game 4 put the Knicks on the verge of a title and moved him into the discussion for NBA Finals MVP. Anunoby is the only player on the Knicks’ postseason roster who has won a ring. He is now one of the biggest reasons New York has a chance at its first since 1973.
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Ex-NFL linebacker Darron Lee indicted on murder charge in death of partner
SUMMARY: Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of his partner. A grand jury in Hamilton County returned an indictment Tuesday. Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp says prosecutors dismissed a tampering with evidence charge to focus solely on the more serious allegation. The state is pursuing a first-degree murder conviction, which carries a life sentence. The decision on whether to pursue the death penalty against Lee is expected in the coming weeks. Lee is accused of killing 29-year-old Gabriella Perpetuo in February. Lee remains in the Hamilton County Jail without bond.
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Brito, who helped Brazil win the 1970 World Cup, dies at 86
SUMMARY: Brito, a center back on Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning team, has died at age 86. The Brazilian Football Confederation announced that Brito died Thursday. Brito played 61 games for the national team from 1964-72, including one at the 1966 World Cup. The head of Brazil's soccer association, Samir Xaud, called Brito one of the greatest defenders in the country's history. Xaud said he hopes Brito's fighting spirit will inspire players who are competing in the World Cup this year.
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US OPEN '26: Player capsules of 10 contenders for Shinnecock Hills
SUMMARY: Players capsules for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Includes total wins and majors, U.S. Open appearances and their best result.
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US OPEN '26: Facts and figures for the 126th championship
SUMMARY: A brief look at the 126th U.S. Open to be played June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills. It's the sixth time for Shinnecock to host the U.S. Open, and it's the only course to host an Open in three centuries. J.J. Spaun is the defending champion. Brooks Koepka is the last U.S. Open champion at Shinnecock. And Scottie Scheffler is going for the career Grand Slam.
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US OPEN '26: Scottie Scheffler trying to make history and Shinnecock tries to avoid recent history
SUMMARY: This U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is all about history. There's Scottie Scheffler trying to take his place in history with the career Grand Slam if he were to win. And there's the recent history at Shinnecock Hills and it's not pretty. The USGA thinks it finally has it right after the greens were borderline unplayable in 2004 and 2018. The chief setup person for the USGA says the idea is to let Shinnecock Hills play as it was designed. That means slightly wider fairways. But there's no getting around the wind or some of the toughest greens around.
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Dodgers place 3-time All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation
SUMMARY: The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list Thursday with neck inflammation. The Dodgers made the move with the three-time All-Star before facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series. The team purchased the contract of Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The move with Smith was retroactive to Monday. Smith is hitting .249 with six home runs and 23 RBIs in 52 games.
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Walk this way: A's slugger Nick Kurtz happy to take free pass to help the team
SUMMARY: Nick Kurtz is quickly becoming one of baseball's top sluggers. The Athletics' first baseman has already drawn 64 walks this season, leading the majors. Pitchers often prefer to walk him rather than risk a home run. Kurtz has hit 15 home runs and leads the league with 49 RBIs and a .438 on-base percentage. Earlier this season, he tied Mark McGwire's club record by reaching base in 48 consecutive games. Drafted in 2024, Kurtz has impressed with his patience and power.
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Chicago White Sox trade veteran outfielder Derek Hill to the Philadelphia Phillies
SUMMARY: The Chicago White Sox have traded veteran outfielder Derek Hill to the Philadelphia Phillies in a swap between contending teams. The White Sox also sent $250,000 in international bonus pool money to the Phillies for minor league outfielder Dylan Campbell and minor league infielder José Colmenares. The 30-year-old Hill is batting .213 with four homers, eight RBIs and seven steals in 50 games this season. The move adds to Philadelphia’s outfield depth after Adolis García departed Wednesday night’s 7-4 victory at Toronto because of a pulled muscle in his right shoulder.
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Ohtani homers, leaves game with left knee inflammation in Dodgers' 8-6 win over Pirates
SUMMARY: Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit his 13th homer of the season before leaving the game due to left knee inflammation and Los Angeles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6. The reigning NL MVP hit a solo homer in the third inning. He also had a single and walked twice, reaching base in all four of his plate appearances before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning. It was not immediately clear when Ohtani began feeling discomfort in the knee. Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski left the game in the fifth inning with a left hamstring contusion.
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Shohei Ohtani leaves Dodgers game vs. Pirates in 7th inning with left knee inflammation
SUMMARY: Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday night’s 8-6 win over Pittsburgh due to left knee inflammation. The reigning NL MVP hit his 13th homer of the season, a solo shot, in the third inning. He also had a single and walked twice, reaching base in all four of his at-bats. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts downplayed the significance of the injury and said the move to take Ohtani out of the game was precautionary.
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