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The Knicks completed one of the most memorable seasons in franchise history Saturday night inside Frost Bank Center, beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to capture their first championship since 1973.
Judge John Roach defends barring cameras from Karmelo Anthony's murder trial, saying the decision was necessary to ensure a fair trial for all.
A Florida man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after allegedly speeding over 90 mph on I-75 in Pasco County with 34 open alcohol containers found inside.
Lainey Wilson shares photo carousel on Instagram showcasing a lake day in a leopard-print bikini with friends, moments with her husband, fun bikini T-shirts and her shooting skills.
England's World Cup equipment was stolen en route to Kansas City training base, but police recovered the items and made two arrests in the case.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson gave his first public response about the Wembanyama anthem controversy ahead of Knicks Spurs Game 5 on Saturday night.
Carter Hart starts Game 6 for Vegas Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final despite giving up at least four goals in each of the first five games.
A California couple suffered significant injuries after a black bear attacked them outside their Mammoth Lakes home, with the bear later euthanized.
Former NFL star Aldon Smith, who set records with the San Francisco 49ers and was the fastest player to reach 30 career sacks, has died at age 36.

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As Christians, we believe Jesus was the Messiah, or anointed one, and a fulfillment of Jewish scripture. But we understand that it might not be obvious to everyone, so let us guide you through some of the more subtle hints in the Bible that Jesus was truly the one called Christ.
LONDON — Public uprisings in Ireland flared once again last night, as Irish citizens lashed out in anger following the attempted beheading of an Irishman by a Sudanese migrant, leading UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer to ask the Irish not to bicker and argue over who beheaded whom.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As racial tensions continued to rise in the wake of the verdict handed down in the Austin Metcalf murder trial, a somber former President Barack Obama said if he had a son who stabbed someone in the heart with a knife, he would look just like Karmelo Anthony.
AUGUSTA, ME — The citizens of Maine have cast their votes to officially update the state flag to include a swastika.
A McDonald’s employee in California suffered severe burns across his face and body after a coworker tossed hot oil on him, the reason for the attack remaining unknown. What do you think? The post McDonald’s Worker Suffers Severe Burns After Being Attacked With Hot Oil appeared first on The Onion
Unsubscribing from spam texts is well known, but did you know you can also unsubscribe from your wife? All you have to do is text back "UNSUBSCRIBE" and she's legally required to stop.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Local mom Rachel Thompson reportedly enjoyed a brief half-hour break this week in between finishing all the laundry and having to do more laundry.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Following last week's primary elections, L.A. residents now face a difficult choice in the general election between an avowed communist and an avowed communist.
Doug Valdez, 91, passed away early Friday morning in an attempt to beat the weekend rush into heaven. The post Doug Valdez appeared first on The Onion.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA—Staggering out into the blinding light of day, Euphoria showrunner Sam Levinson reportedly emerged from a 7-year drug binge Wednesday horrified to learn what he had created. “Wait, I did what?” said a shaky, bleary-eyed Levinson as he looked through his phone in an attempt
The post Rick Brunson Tests Jalen Brunson Again On What To Say When Press Asks About Bruises appeared first on The Onion.
What are you doing here? This is not for piddling swine like you. Be gone! Back to your frumpy duplex you go! Reference #295432 The post Chic Apartment With Designer Furniture appeared first on The Onion.
SAN FRANCISCO—Expanding their offerings of erectile health products, male-focused wellness brand Hims announced a new line of folders Wednesday for holding in front of embarrassing boners. “These safe, discreet folders are specially formulated to ensure you are the only one who knows that you ar
MINNEAPOLIS—Nonchalantly bringing up the act of violent resistance while discussing a fun evening she had with her friends, local mom Rebecca Peters casually mentioned Wednesday to her son Miles that her bunco group had thrown Molotov cocktails at ICE the previous week. “Yeah, me and the bunco g
Despite advances in technology, training, and performance optimization, some achievements in sports have stood the test of time. The following athletic records remain unbroken. The post The Most Unbreakable Records In Sports History appeared first on The Onion.
MIAMI—In an official filing with the U.S. Department of Labor, Amazon employees alleged Monday that they had been exposed to inhumane working conditions while staffing the human chessboard that executive chairman Jeff Bezos maintains on the grounds of his Florida compound. “We’re not allowed
MCKINNEY, TX — Nineteen-year-old convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony, in his first public comments since being found guilty of first-degree murder, expressed regret that he didn't convert to Islam and stab someone in the UK instead.
On the Day of Pentecost, the apostles were imbued with power from on high that manifested as gifts of prophecy, tongues, and more. But which gifts are the coolest?
Actor Idris Elba dismissed longstanding rumors that he would be the next James Bond, calling the speculation “unrealistic” and claiming that many global audiences would never accept a Black male in the iconic role. What do you think? The post Idris Elba Says Some Audiences Won’t Accept Black J
U.S. — The nation was thrown into a state of shock on Tuesday afternoon, as a jury in Texas ruled that you can't just stab someone in the heart for no reason at all.

Sports
The New York Knicks, after 53 years of waiting, are finally NBA champions again. Here's why their path to glory wasn't easy.
Here's where all 30 NBA teams stand ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Jalen Brunson scored XX in Game 5, powering yet another Knicks rally over the Spurs for New York's first NBA title since 1973.
Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston and has been charged with a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti suggested "nerves" got the better of his players during a dreadful start to their opening World Cup fixture against Morocco as his team settled for a 1-1 draw.
Fever coach Stephanie White once more shut down reports and speculation about discord within the team following the Fever's victory Saturday over the Sun.
Cleveland Guardians veteran third baseman Jose Ramirez, 33, a seven-time American League All-Star, broke a bone in his left hand on a swing Saturday during his team's 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers and will be sidelined an indefinite period.
In front of a sellout crowd of 37,832 at Rate Field, Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox, as the starter improved to 7-4 this season.
Kentucky has targeted Michigan State athletic director J Batt to be the school's new athletic director, sources said.
Center William Karlsson, injured in his team's Game 5 loss Thursday night, was ruled out by the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, a day before the Carolina Hurricanes, up 3-2 in the series, will try to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 at T-Mobile Arena.
See how Canada's odds were affected after its opening draw in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior wasted little time at his second World Cup making a highlight-reel moment, but still does "not yet feel at 100%."
Follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race with our live tracker, featuring the latest goalscoring standings, player statistics, and updates.
Curaçao coach Dirk Advocaat told his players "don't be nervous" ahead of their opening match against Germany.
Endrick has opened up on the military-like discipline and sacrifices that have defined his career so far, drawing direct parallels between his own professional approach and that of his idol Cristiano Ronaldo.
FOX Sports analyst Sacha Kljestan claims the fear factor is gone for Brazil, comparing their former aura to the iconic franchises like the Lakers and Yankees.
Aldon Smith, a former All-Pro linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers whose playing career was sidetracked by legal issues, has died at 36.
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Sweden and Tunisia FIFA World Cup Group F match.
Who is Folarin Balogun? Allow the breakout star of the USA's World Cup opening rout of Paraguay tell you himself.

Tech
The point-and-click adventure game based on the horror anthology series arrives in August.
The magnetic fields emitted by your headphones will need to be used a safe distance away from your CIDs.
You can use your AirPods as a remote control for your iPhone's camera. Here's how.
Have you ever looked at a USB connector or port and wondered why it was that color?
KPMG published a paper about the benefits of AI last year. An investigation found that it was full of AI hallucinations.
The rest of Dyson’s promised 2026 vacuum lineup is here, from the new Dyson V16 Piston Animal to an updated version of the favored Dyson V8 Cyclone.
As World Cup action kicks off, we look at the physics of the beautiful game.
Plus, the next game from the Mouthwashing devs and trying to survive as a sentient guitar.
Plus: AI bug hunting fuels Microsoft’s biggest-ever Patch Tuesday, ShinyHunters ransomware gang exploits an Oracle zero-day, and more.
Whether you want to buy cheaper electricity, store solar energy, or guard against outages, EcoFlow’s home battery might be just what you need.
RJ Scaringe, the CEO of Rivian Automotive, joined us for a wide-ranging interview about how his company’s new electric SUV fits into the current EV industry, and what comes next.
The ruling holds that a company that designs, trains, operates, and manages an AI system must assume legal liability for any damages caused by the responses it generates.
A coalition of state attorneys general is asking OpenAI for documents about its activities.
An AI agent system proposed by researchers in Spain promises to prevent energy theft and damage to EV chargers, as well as the critical energy infrastructure that powers them.
Anthropic has suspended all access to its new AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5 to comply with a government order citing national security concerns.
“The government believes it has become aware of a method of bypassing, or ‘jailbreaking’ Fable 5,” the company said in a blog post.
“I’m not sure that this company supports a hackathon culture anymore,” one employee posted in a forum open to the entire staff.
Executives and employees alike are struggling with Meta’s chaotic AI strategy, according to sources and internal discussions reviewed by WIRED.

Entertainment
Gavin Magnus is putting a label on it ... confirming OnlyFans star Piper Rockelle is officially his girlfriend! We caught up with the singer Friday outside Erewhon in Beverly Hills, where he finally put the rumors to rest. Watch the clip ... Gavin…
Alix Earle's keeping her foot on the gas after that meetup with F1 driver Lando Norris ... and these new pics are pure horsepower. The influencer dropped a fresh set of Instagram snaps Saturday captioned, "just a simple night out will do" ...…
Aldon Smith -- the former NFL star whose dominant pass-rushing ability made him one of football's most feared defenders -- has died. He was 36. Smith died Saturday morning ... but details surrounding his death were not immediately available. The…
Austin Metcalf's dad says the effects of that fatal day are still being felt throughout his family ... particularly by Austin's twin brother, Hunter. Jeff Metcalf opened up about the lasting trauma Hunter has endured during a recent appearance…
Rosie O'Donnell got a firsthand look at how daughter Chelsea is doing behind bars ... and she likes what she's seeing. Rosie recently visited her daughter in prison and later shared an emotional update to Instagram on Friday through poetry ...…
Former NFL star Andre Rison is spending the weekend in jail ... after being booked in Michigan to serve time tied to a second-offense impaired driving case, TMZ has learned. The Oakland County Jail tells TMZ the ex-wide receiver was booked into…
Anna Faris is revealing a behind-the-scenes "Scary Movie" bombshell ... Keenen Ivory Wayans once asked her to walk away from the franchise. The actress shared the surprising story in a new interview with Variety ... shedding fresh light on one of…
3:05 PM PT -- The ticket drama appears over ... Ticketmaster says if you bought a valid Game 5 ticket through its platform, you're getting into the building. The Spurs' ticket policy has already ticked off Knicks fans ... now it's got New York…
Keke Palmer and "Hot Ones" host Sean Evans are fueling the chatter they could be an item .. 'cause they went out on a cozy 'lil date night in New York City! Check it out -- the pair was seen chatting away at Brooklyn's upscale Italian eatery,…
There's never a gray day when Amelia Gray Hamlin's around ... just sunshine, smiles and lots of curves -- and we've put together her best shots to prove it. The model and reality star reached the quarter-century mark on Saturday ... and we know…

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