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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
Emma Dante’s Theater Turns to Sicily, Grief and Family
A New York Times Arts report highlights how the Italian playwright and director has drawn on her mother’s death, Sicilian roots and the contradictions of family life
8 free apps that can help trim grocery and meal costs
Flashfood, Too Good To Go, Ibotta and other food-saving apps offer different ways to find discounts, use leftovers, earn rewards or locate free local food
Why prediction markets are drawing young men — and raising warnings
CBS News reports that young men are driving much of the activity on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, where quick gains can be followed by steep losses
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
Stellantis recalls nearly 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators over fire risk
The company says affected Jeep owners should park away from buildings and other vehicles until a repair is available, with a remedy expected no later than July
Messi, Ronaldo or Mbappe? World Cup star-power race has no easy winner
As the expanded 2026 tournament opens, Messi appears strongest at the ticket window, Ronaldo still dominates global attention, and Mbappe owns the clearest on-field momentum
Pope Leo’s longtime friend in Spain points to a quieter side of his life
A New York Times account describes Armando Jesús Lovera as one of the pope’s close friends, with a bond built over decades, road trips, World Cup games and conversations about cars
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
Maine Senate primary tests Platner as four states vote
Graham Platner is trying to formalize the Democratic nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins as voters also decide key contests in South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota