New York primaries
New York primaries test competing Democratic visions
Tuesday’s contests are being framed as a measure of influence for Democrats aligned with Hakeem Jeffries and Zohran Mamdani
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- Markets react to Iran deal Stocks rally, oil drops as U.S.-Iran deal points to Hormuz reopening Brent crude fell to about $83 a barrel and major indexes rose as investors bet a tentative framework could ease a months-long energy shock, though signing and implementation remain ahead
- Crypto and politics Trump family was entitled to about $500M in crypto deal as stock sank World Liberty Financial’s transaction with Alt5 Sigma preceded a 93% slide in the company’s shares and a warning about its ability to stay in business
- NBA Finals Bloomberg unharmed after Knicks guard dives into courtside seats Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was checked on after Jose Alvarado chased a loose ball into the stands during Game 3, which San Antonio won 115-111
NBA Finals
Trump booed at MSG before Knicks fall to Spurs in Game 3
The president’s high-security visit came as New York hosted its first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999. The Knicks still lead the series 2-1
NBA Finals
Mike Brown questions officiating after Knicks’ Game 3 loss to Spurs
Brown pointed to a 24-8 second-half free throw gap after San Antonio’s 115-111 win, while Knicks players said turnovers and execution mattered more
Middle East diplomacy
Trump says Iran deal could come in days after strikes test ceasefire
The president said U.S.-Iran talks are in the final stages, but he offered no details as Israel and Iran warned they could resume attacks if provoked
NBA Finals
Wembanyama scores 32 as Spurs beat Knicks in Game 3
San Antonio’s 115-111 win at Madison Square Garden snapped New York’s 13-game playoff winning streak and cut the Knicks’ Finals lead to 2-1
Democratic Party
Mamdani says Democrats have lost focus on working people
The New York City mayor, a self-described democratic socialist, said the party should return to a New Deal-style focus on rent, housing and everyday costs
Culture Brief
New York Hip-Hop Rallies Around the Knicks’ Finals Moment
A New York Times Arts report frames the team’s N.B.A. Finals run as a citywide music-and-basketball moment, stretching from veteran voices to newer artists