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Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (
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President Donald Trump said he may attend a New York Knicks game during the NBA Finals, the latest example of him using sports as a backdrop amid declining approval ratings. Trump confirmed that he might appear at Madison Square Garden while speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, May 27. The Knicks will play in the Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. No sitting President has ever attended an NBA Finals game. In 2019, former President Barack Obama went to a Finals game in Toronto more than two years aft…
National Interest
'60 Minutes' Reporter Says CBS Forcing Her Out For 'Refusing To Sanitize' Report
A "60 Minutes" correspondent says CBS News is pushing her out months after accusing the network of "corporate censorship" by pulling her investigation into the Trump administration's use of El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison. Sharyn Alfonsi told The New York Times on Wednesday, May 27, that CBS declined to renew her contract after weeks of silence from network executives. While she remains employed by CBS, her contract officially expired on Saturday, May 23. Alfonsi, who has contributed to "60 Minutes" since 2015, said she doesn't expect to return to the program. "I'm not resig…
Canton, MA
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Dunkin' Iced Coffee Day 2026: How Your Drink Can Help Kids
If you want to cool off with an iced coffee from Dunkin', you can also help out children. Dunkin' is holding its annual Iced Coffee Day on Wednesday, May 27. For one day, $1 from every iced coffee and cold brew sold at participating Dunkin' locations will be donated to the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation, which helps children battling hunger or illness. Every dollar raised stays local, supporting health and hunger relief programs in nearby neighborhoods. "What starts as part of your daily routine can quickly become something meaningful on Dunkin' Iced Coffee Day," said Victor Carv…
Arlington, VA
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Engine Failure Concerns Prompt Huge Toyota Recall: What To Know
More than 43,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled over an engine issue that could cause drivers to lose power on the road and increase crash risks. Toyota issued the recall for 43,566 Tundra pickups, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, May 20. The recall covers certain 2024 models equipped with a V35A engine. The problem involves debris from the manufacturing process, which may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail. That can lead to engine knocking, rough running, the vehicle not starting, or an engine stall. The recal…
National Interest
Teen Bitten By Shark On Memorial Day While Trying To Bring It On Boat: Reports
A teen boy was rushed to a hospital after a shark bit him while he was on a boat in the Gulf of Mexico on Memorial Day, according to reports. The 17-year-old was boating with his father and another person offshore near Galveston, Texas, ABC13 Houston and KPRC-TV reported. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office received a call about the bite at around 3:50 p.m. CDT on Monday, May 25. The teen was trying to bring the shark on board when it bit him. His father immediately applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. The group was heading back toward the Galveston Yacht Basin when …
National Interest
Northeast Soccer Stars Heading To World Cup As USMNT's 2026 Roster Unveiled
Several Northeast natives are among the soccer stars who will represent the US as it prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The US Soccer Federation revealed its 26-man roster during a nationally televised event in New York City's Seaport on Tuesday, May 26. The unveiling aired on FOX, the nation's English-language broadcaster of the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, June 11. The USMNT will begin its quest for its first World Cup trophy against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 12. The Yanks will also play Group D matches against Austra…
Hartford, CT
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Man Sues For $5M, Claims Cruise Ship's Pool Deck Burned His Feet In Seconds
A cruise passenger is suing Carnival Corporation for at least $5 million after claiming that he suffered severe burns while walking barefoot on a ship's pool deck. A Florida man named Jorge Luis Alverio Nunez filed the lawsuit against Carnival Corporation in federal court in Miami. He claimed the incident happened aboard the Carnival Magic on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. According to court documents, Nunez walked barefoot about 20 steps from the pool to his chair on the Lido Deck to put on his shoes. The suit claims that the deck surface was "unreasonably and dangerousl…
Hartford, CT
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Blue Moon To Serve Blue Beer At Bars Across CT: Here's When, Why
A beer known for its name is finally matching its color. Blue Moon will serve a limited-time blue version of Blue Moon Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Ale, Molson Coors Beverage Company said in a news release. The blue beer will be sold at participating bars nationwide from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31. The promotion comes ahead of May's blue moon, which can be seen in the sky on May 31. "We can't do much about the color of the moon in the sky, but we can do something about the one in your glass," said Elizabeth Hitch, a marketing executive for Molson Coors. …
Arlington, VA
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Crashes Linked To Sudden Braking Problem, Sparking Massive Hyundai Recall
More than 420,000 Hyundai vehicles are being recalled after several crashes were tied to a software issue that can cause the brakes to suddenly be applied. Hyundai Motor America issued the recall for 421,078 Santa Cruz and Tucson vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Tuesday, May 19. The recall affects certain 2025 and 2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The issue involves software in the front camera, which supports the Forward Collision Avoidance system. Hyundai said the system may become to…
Hartford, CT
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Walmart May Raise Prices As Iran War Drives Up Fuel Costs: 'Indication Of Stress'
Walmart may soon start hiking prices due to skyrocketing fuel costs from the US-Israeli war with Iran. The retail giant hinted at the increases during a quarterly earnings call on Thursday, May 21. Chief financial officer John David Rainey said that Walmart lost about $175 million in operating income due to increasing fuel costs in the first quarter. The warning came even as Walmart reported strong first-quarter results. Revenue rose 7.3% to $177.8 billion, while US same-store sales grew 4.1% and total e-commerce sales jumped 26% globally. Still, Rainey said that rising gasoline …
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