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White House fight night meets real life: FBI says it stopped a deadly plan
FBI says it disrupted an alleged plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House; multiple arrests reported
Knicks finally remember how to finish a job—took 53 years
New York Knicks beat Spurs 94–90 in Game 5 to win NBA Finals 4–1; Jalen Brunson drops 45
G7 to Trump: back to Ukraine; Trump: fine, oil sanctions back on
At G7 in Évian, Trump signals U.S. may reinstate sanctions on Russian oil as leaders refocus on Ukraine
World Cup moves in next door—traffic, drums, and Messi’s 200th
Cape Verde holds Spain 0–0 in Atlanta; Argentina set for Messi’s 200th cap in Kansas City as U.S. host cities fill up
Congress lets the spy tool expire—great timing during the World Cup
Section 702 lapses amid fight over Trump’s acting DNI pick; leaders warn of intelligence gaps
The Fed meets; your wallet clutches its receipts
With CPI up 4.2% year-over-year, Chair Kevin Warsh opens the June 16–17 meeting as markets look for signals
SCOTUS asks the obvious: how many jurors does “trial by jury” mean?
Supreme Court takes Florida case on whether six‑person criminal juries violate the Constitution
Oklahoma to voters: raise the wage or leave it at $7.25—your call
Statewide vote today on SQ 832 to lift Oklahoma’s minimum wage in steps to $15 and index future hikes to inflation
Caniacs exhale: Hurricanes finally bring the Cup back
Carolina beats Vegas 3–0 in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup 4–2; Jordan Staal takes Conn Smythe
“Anti‑weaponization” fund meets actual judge—gets benched
Federal judge blocks Trump’s proposed $1.8B payout fund; administration pressed to say it’s dead or stay enjoined
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