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• Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has passed away at the age of 100. • Kevin Warsh is reportedly taking early steps to reshape the Federal Reserve's approach to mirror the policies and image of Greenspan. • This shift suggests a potential return to the economic philosophies that defined the Fed during Greenspan's long tenure.

• Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) shares have experienced a significant sell-off following a poorly received earnings report and a general shift in market sentiment. • The decline is part of a broader market panic affecting several artificial intelligence stocks that had seen strong growth through early June. • Despite the current volatility, the stock is positioned as a strong buying opportunity due to its status as an AI powerhouse.

‘It’s all just rendered useless’ Something For Kate’s Paul Dempsey says as AI scrapes millions of songs to learn how to make musicPaul Dempsey and Bernard Fanning are among big-name Australian musicians upset that their original songs have been found in datasets used to train artificial intelligence.A dataset search tool recently created by US publication The Atlantic reveals millions of creative works have been scraped from the internet to train the disruptive technology. Continue reading...

Parents and their kids, new and old fans and a few celebrities gathered to honor the team’s NBA ChampionshipThousands of Knicks fans – decked out in blue and orange jerseys, shorts, hats, necklaces and more – gathered in downtown New York City on Thursday to celebrate the team’s NBA Championship in a lively ticker-tape parade.All along Church Street, the street running parallel to the parade route, fans lit joints, threw back shots of Fireball whiskey and drank Coronas, within view of bemused and outnumbered New York City police officers. Some fans climbed atop police cruisers and posed for photos. Continue reading...

Video taken after the shooting shows a woman sobbing over the pet with nearly a dozen officers standing aroundPolice in California shot and killed a family’s pet dog wearing a New York Knicks jersey after they were called to a report of a screaming woman who turned out to be celebrating the basketball team’s championship win.Video of the aftermath of Saturday’s shooting of the two-year-old doodle named Jameson, “the sweetest boy in the world”, according to the dog’s owner, received millions of views on TikTok on Tuesday. Continue reading...

• Donald Trump has decided to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which will be held at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in mid-July. • This decision follows a series of high-profile sporting appearances during his second term, including the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, and the NBA Finals. • The move highlights Trump's strategy of maintaining a visible presence at major cultural and athletic events to engage with diverse audiences.

• Morocco has replaced two injured players in its World Cup squad prior to their opening match against Brazil. • FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that star winger Abde Ezzalzouli and Marseille defender Nayef Aguerd have been withdrawn from the team. • These roster changes are critical as Morocco prepares for its first tournament game against a high-profile opponent.

Largest comeback in NBA finals history galvanizes city and inspires morning-after chants of: ‘Knicks in five!’New Yorkers woke up on Thursday morning – those who had even slept in the city that never sleeps – still jubilant after the Knicks men’s basketball team had made history the night before.The team staged the largest comeback in NBA finals history to overcome the San Antonio Spurs in the dying seconds of the fourth game of the finals – and put themselves 3-1 up and within one game of a rare championship win. Continue reading...

James Dolan’s company slams mayor and police commissioner as ‘party poopers’ over large restricted zoneThe owner of the New York Knicks basketball team sharply criticized both the New York police department and Zohran Mamdani after city officials announced an extensive security strategy for Game 4 of the NBA finals, featuring a large restricted zone and additional access controls.The expanded security measures follow Monday’s Game 3 watch party at Bryant Park, where disorder erupted and led to arrests, damage to property, and incidents involving assaults on police officers. Continue reading...

Meta’s former head of global affairs says executives pivoted right in some cases for ‘rather more self-interested’ reasonsSilicon Valley companies including Meta have decided to embrace Maga politics, some for “rather more self-interested” reasons, the former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has said.Clegg, who spent nearly seven years at Meta as the head of global affairs, told The Rest is Money podcast that it felt like “a very good time for me to move on” when he left the company in March 2025, three months into the second Trump administration. Continue reading...

• The New York Knicks are preparing for Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, following a narrow 105-104 victory in Game 2. • The Knicks have extended their postseason winning streak to 13 games, positioning themselves strongly in the series. • Former President Donald Trump, a longtime fan, confirmed on Friday that he will attend the game, marking the first NBA Finals appearance in New York since 1999.

Musician donated to USC to help create endowed chair to recognize Dr Joseph Sugerman, who treated her for yearsLegendary singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks has given $3m to the University of Southern California’s medical school to recognize the physician who has helped care for her voice throughout much of her career.The major donation supports the creation of an endowed chair in otolaryngology at USC’s Keck School of Medicine in honor of Dr Joseph Sugerman, an ear, nose and throat specialist from Beverly Hills who has treated the singer – along with other performers and patients – for many years. Continue reading...

• Netflix is releasing a new drama titled *The Witness*, which retells the story of Rachel Nickell's murder from over 30 years ago. • The production has prompted Rachel's family, including André and Alex, to speak publicly about the ordeal they faced following the attack. • The family detailed how they were hounded by the press and subjected to racial abuse, forcing them to flee the UK for France and Spain.

Prospect of first NBA title since 1999 fuels wave of righteous outrage against Big Apple-based Sesame Street characterThe NBA basketball finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs has already drawn commentary after Spurs fans earlier this week continued a habit of wearing distracting, candy-colored T-shirts to honor the Texas city’s annual Fiesta festival.But now the Knicks’ first opportunity to win the title since 1999 – the last time they were in the finals, also against the Spurs, when they lost – has thrown fans in the Big Apple into such a partisan frenzy that some have come for one of their most beloved own. Continue reading...

• The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks are set to face each other in the 2026 NBA Finals. • A comprehensive guide has been released providing fans with essential game dates, start times, and live streaming options. • This series represents the championship pinnacle of the NBA season, determining which team will claim the 2026 title.

Community groups say some fear they could lose homes, jobs and access to healthcare if the new law is ratified by President John Dramani MahamaGhana’s LGBTQ community is living in fear after the country’s parliament approved a sweeping bill that criminalises the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities and identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, rights groups have warned.The legislation, which was passed on Friday, mandates prison sentences of three to 10 years. Continue reading...

From watching their team win to watching their mayor in the nosebleeds, residents are feeling hopefulNew York City, hardly a city deprived of energy, is having a moment. In the past two weeks, the bars have been even more packed than usual. Several nights a week, usually at around 11pm, there has been a seemingly synchronized honking of horns.Walking around the city, it doesn’t take long to find out why. People wearing New York Knicks jerseys are high-fiving each other, and Knicks flags fly from cars, windows and bodegas, as people celebrate the team reaching the NBA finals – and having the chance to overcome five decades of (mostly) failure. Continue reading...

Minister spares 700kg beast after security concerns around the unusual level of public interest in the animalA rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its distinctive blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention, according to a home ministry official.The nearly 700kg (1,543lb) animal had already been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities stepped in, citing security concerns after a surge of public interest before Thursday’s festival. Continue reading...

In House committee transcript, commerce secretary denied any further contact with disgraced financierSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, told lawmakers in a closed-door interview earlier this month that he met Jeffrey Epstein only three times and had no “personal or professional relationship” with the disgraced financier, according to a newly released transcript of the meeting.“I unequivocally condemn the conduct attributed to Jeffrey Epstein and everyone who participated in his illegal activities,” Lutnick said in his opening statement before the House oversight and reform committee. Continue reading...

US commerce secretary to sit for transcribed interview as part of House oversight committee’s broader investigationThe US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, will appear before the House oversight and reform committee on Wednesday to answer questions over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.Lutnick agreed in March to sit for a transcribed interview with the committee following the justice department’s release of millions of documents related to Epstein, which included documents showing that Lutnick continued correspondence with Epstein after the disgraced financier had been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor. The session is part of the committee’s broader investigation into Epstein. Continue reading...

Lutnick has acknowledged he visited Epstein’s island with his family in 2012 after earlier claiming he severed ties in 2005Sign up for the Breaking News US email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick will become the latest of Donald Trump’s cabinet to be questioned over ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he sits for a closed-door transcribed interview with the Oversight Committee later today.A majority of Indiana Republican legislators whose opponents were backed by Donald Trump lost their primaries on Tuesday, giving the president wins in a deep-red state just months after lawmakers there rejected his redistricting plan. Of the seven Trump-endorsed challengers to state senate candidates, at least five won. More here.Democratic senator Sherrod Brown and Republican senator Jon Husted won their party’s nominations in Ohio’s primary elections, according to the Associated Press – teeing them up for what is expected to be a high-profile and expensive Senate race in November’s midterm elections. More here.Senate Republicans have released a new immigration enforcement funding package that includes a proposed $1bn that could go to security measures related to the $400m ballroom that is part of Donald Trump’s “East Wing modernization project”. More here.Marco Rubio argued the US is in a “very fortunate” position as fuel prices continue to climb nationwide amid disruption sparked by the US-Israel war on Iran. With average US fuel prices now approaching $4.50 a gallon – their highest level in four years – the US secretary of state was asked on Tuesday how long Americans should accept them at such levels. Other countries were suffering “big time”, Rubio replied. More here.Seven of the leading contenders in California’s unexpectedly dramatic race for governor faced off on the debate stage Tuesday night, with the stakes now higher because ballots are in the mail. Becerra was a top target, as expected, given his steady rise in the polls. More here. Continue reading...

• The New York Knicks overwhelmed the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 with a blowout victory, securing a commanding series advantage. • The Hawks' defensive struggles and offensive inefficiency led to their decisive defeat in front of the Knicks' home crowd. • New York's dominant performance positions them favorably as they look to advance further in the playoff bracket.

Samuel Corner, 23, says he struck Sgt Kate Evans to protect co-defendant amid 2024 Elbit Systems raid near OxfordA Palestine Action activist who struck a police officer with a sledgehammer during a protest at an Israeli-linked arms factory acted to protect a co-defendant he believed was being seriously hurt, a court has heard.Samuel Corner, 23, is accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Sgt Kate Evans during a raid on the Elbit Systems facility, in Filton, near Bristol, on 6 August 2024. Continue reading...

• University of Alabama announced Nick Saban's hiring as interim football program director, a newly created role overseeing recruitment and player development. • Saban, 74, brings his 17 years of Alabama head coaching experience and seven national championships to the athletic department position. • The move aims to stabilize the program following recent coaching changes and NCAA compliance investigations.

• Golf legend Jack Nicklaus, 86, warns fans to 'look out' following a close call with health issues, shared via social media today. • The Masters Tournament icon emphasizes vigilance amid his ongoing recovery, resonating with sports entertainment followers. • Nicklaus's message underscores aging athletes' influence in US pop culture as Augusta National events approach.

Sale of Providence House believed to be the most expensive on record in LondonUK politics live – latest updatesNick Candy, the honorary treasurer of Reform UK and a major donor, has sold his mansion in the Chelsea district of London for a reported £275m.The property developer declined to comment on the transaction, which was first reported by Bloomberg, but it is believed to be the most expensive on record in London and one of the biggest in the world. Continue reading...

• Actor Eiza González stars in the comedy film 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice' alongside James Marsden and Vince Vaughn, marking her entry into comedy acting. • The film premiered at SXSW before its official release on Hulu on March 27, 2026, bringing a new comedy offering to the streaming platform. • González expressed excitement about stepping into a comedic role and playing a fun and quirky femme fatale character in the ensemble cast.

White House says Maga influencer appointed to role for tourism, exceptionalism and American valuesDonald Trump’s appointment of Nick Adams, the “alpha male” Australian turned American internet provocateur as a new special presidential envoy on Tuesday, could give fuel to theories that the White House is deliberately trolling the world.The president nominated the Sydney-born Maga influencer, who has a history of theatrically inflammatory and Islamophobic comments, as ambassador to Malaysia in July, but the Senate returned the appointment without a confirmation vote in January and Trump did not re-submit him. Continue reading...