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Victor Wembanyama looked different in Game 6. In every way. There was the Shaolin robe that the San Antonio star wore to his home arena on Thursday night, an obvious nod to his two-week stay last summer at a Chinese temple he visited while seeking physical, mental and spiritual growth. There was the freshly cropped hair, another sign that he was all business. And on the court, he was back […]

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on expectations of a deal between the U.S. and Iran to extend their ceasefire in their war by 60 days. Oil prices slipped on optimism over a de-escalation of the conflict, but remain above pre-war levels as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Analysts warned that the potential ceasefire extension should be viewed with caution, as it will take […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shrey Parikh felt the pressure of arriving at the Scripps National Spelling Bee as a favorite, but his confidence showed every time he got a word he knew. And when it all came down to a lightning-round tiebreaker against Ishaan Gupta, Shrey left no doubt. Shrey turned a tense, high-quality final into a blowout Thursday night, racing through the 90-second “spell-off” and getting 32 words right to […]

Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges in connection with a sports gambling sting, alleging he took a hefty bribe to exit a game early in March 2023. Rozier, 32, was charged Thursday in a superseding indictment in Brooklyn federal court with bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy. Superseding indictments are used when prosecutors want to change or add new charges […]

Fever guard Caitlin Clark became the fastest player to log 500 career assists in WNBA history on Thursday night during Indiana’s game against the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco. Clark reached the milestone number in her 59th WNBA game. She entered the night at 497, and her first three assists of the game came in a quick sequence during the second quarter. After hitting Raven Johnson and Myisha Hines-Allen […]

NEW YORK, May 28 (Reuters) – A U.S. District Court on Thursday denied the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s bid to stop oil producer Sable Offshore Corp from moving oil on a long-disputed pipeline linked to the Santa Ynez offshore platform. The denial marks a setback for California’s efforts to stop the Santa Ynez project, which Sable restarted in March after the federal government’s intervention. For Sable, it marks […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test. All personnel have been accounted for, the company said via X. Emergency officials said there is no threat due to fumes or other potential hazards. The massive New […]

SINGAPORE (AP) — China’s rapid military modernization and assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific and growing concerns over American priorities are top issues on the table at Asia’s premier defense summit drawing leaders, top diplomats and security officials from around the world. The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, also comes as the Middle East is increasingly on edge as new attacks have threatened the tenuous ceasefire in […]

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City residents and visitors look up at the sky to experience a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge. The setting sun was framed by a canyon of skyscrapers Thursday as it sunk below the horizon, perfectly aligned with the Manhattan street grid. The dramatic spectacle was just the first of the year. A fuller version of the setting sun is expected to be […]