What it takes to keep the area around ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena’ secure during the NBA Finals
As the NBA Finals return to Madison Square Garden for the first time in decades, federal and local law enforcement are ramping up security with drones, intelligence sharing, and expanded deployments amid a heightened threat environment.
ICE to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees amid scrutiny
The Department of Homeland Security has ended a Biden-era policy requiring ICE to report deaths of former detainees within 30 days of release, a move that comes amid growing scrutiny of fatalities linked to immigration detention.
Colorado Court of Appeals reverses convictions for former paramedics in Elijah McClain's death
A Colorado appeals court has overturned the criminally negligent homicide convictions of two former paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain, ordering a new trial while leaving one assault conviction intact. Category:
Trump plans to attend Game 3 of NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden
President Donald Trump says he plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, a historic appearance that would make him the first sitting U.S. president to watch an NBA Finals game in person while triggering extraordinary security measures.
Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali’s death with citywide Day of Compassion
On the 10th anniversary of his death, volunteers across Louisville honored boxing legend Muhammad Ali by planting community gardens, fighting food insecurity, and participating in service projects inspired by his legacy of compassion.
New York Knicks steal a back-and-forth Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Battling injuries and a hostile road crowd, the New York Knicks rallied from a 14-point deficit behind Jalen Brunson to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in a dramatic Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
A first look inside the $850 million Obama Presidential Center
After more than a decade of planning and an $850 million investment, the new Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago, blending presidential history, public spaces, and ambitious contemporary art on a sprawling campus.
Fan arrested and banned for life after running onto court to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama
A fan's attempt to take a selfie with NBA Finals star Victor Wembanyama led to an arrest, lifetime bans, and a brief stoppage during Game 1 of the championship series.
Children's Museum Houston Kicks Off 'Party All Summer Long' with Soccer, Superheroes, STEM and Family Fun
Children's Museum Houston launches its "Party All Summer Long" series featuring themed events, cultural celebrations, science activities, character appearances, and family fun throughout summer 2026.
Alief-Born Gaspachos Mexican Bites Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant on Houston’s Lyons Avenue
From its beginnings as a small fruit trailer in Alief, Gaspachos Mexican Bites has expanded into its first brick-and-mortar restaurant on Lyons Avenue, bringing its signature Mexican fruit creations, street food favorites, and community-focused atmosphere to Houston's Fifth Ward
Trump is quietly rebuilding his tariff engine
After legal setbacks challenged his earlier tariff strategy, Donald Trump is pursuing a more methodical approach that could impose broad new tariffs on major trading partners through established trade-law mechanisms.
NBA Finals: Would you pay $4,000 – for a nosebleed seat?
Demand for the New York Knicks' first NBA Finals appearance in decades has sent ticket prices soaring, with even the cheapest seats at Madison Square Garden costing nearly $4,000 and some fans opting to fly to Texas instead.
How Villanova shaped the New York Knicks’ dominant run to the NBA Finals
As the New York Knicks chase an NBA title, former Villanova Wildcats stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges are proving that patience, perseverance and loyalty can still lead to basketball greatness.
Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction
A growing bipartisan movement is demanding warning labels, stricter regulation, and limits on marketing of ultraprocessed foods as new research links them to serious health risks and possible addictive properties.
Peabo Bryson, timeless tenor of Disney ballads and R&B legend, dead at 75
Grammy-winning R&B legend Peabo Bryson, known for Disney classics “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at age 75.
Abbie Kamin’s Next Chapter: A Historic Harris County Legal Seat Meets a Houston-Built Public Servant
Abbie Kamin is set to make history as Harris County’s first woman and first mother County Attorney, bringing a record of public service and civic leadership to the role.
New mural in San Francisco advocates for sex workers' rights and LGBTQ rights
A new mural in San Francisco’s Castro district is sparking conversation by honoring sex workers’ rights and highlighting broader issues of justice, identity, and inclusion.
Gina Hinojosa Houston Campaign Stop: Education, Economy and Voting Rights Focus
Gina Hinojosa met with Houston voters at Gatlin’s BBQ, highlighting her campaign priorities including public education, economic opportunity, voting rights, and healthcare access.
People are flooding AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft is teaming up with Mayo Clinic to help
Microsoft and Mayo Clinic are partnering to build a medical AI model aimed at improving the accuracy of health advice for patients and clinicians.
Knicks' run to the NBA Finals is the talk of New York City: "It's about damn time"
New York City has fully embraced its Knicks fever as playoff excitement spills from packed streets and watch parties to murals, MTA stations, and even City Hall, uniting the city behind a long-awaited championship run.
