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New York City has been electrified by the Knicks’ championship series against the San Antonio Spurs. While thousands of fans are packing viewing parties, other New Yorkers seized the opportunity to bag some of the city’s most competitive reservations.

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A towering, claw-like superstructure on the South Lawn of the White House will be the site of an Ultimate Fighting Championship cage match on Sunday, which is also President Trump’s 80th birthday. Historians say there are no parallels from the past for what Trump has planned. trib.al/V3XjRH0

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“I think it is going to be a pretty bumpy ride for the next seven months.” In Senator John Cornyn’s first extensive interview since his defeat by a Trump-backed challenger, the Texas Republican reflected on the tumultuous election and his nearly quarter-century in Washington.

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Breaking News from @theathletic.com: The co-host Mexico defeated South Africa, 2-0, in the opening match of the World Cup. Three players were shown red cards. At the 2022 World Cup, there were only four red cards across the whole tournament.

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The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule that would allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don’t turn over voter rolls to the federal government.

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Breaking News: SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company, said it would sell over 555 million shares at $135 a share ahead of trading on public markets on Friday.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Finally, Raúl Jiménez gets his first World Cup goal! He was in tears as he pointed to the sky. For Jiménez, today perhaps represents the pinnacle of an extraordinary journey. From a near-death experience to playing for Mexico at home. nyti.ms/4ekrgV2

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This popular Brazilian drink is a fantastic refreshment for a hot day. It takes only minutes to blend and is best served immediately. nyti.ms/49QGW18

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An El Niño, a phenomenon that has the potential to supercharge floods and droughts that are already worsening because of climate change, has formed in the tropical Pacific and will likely intensify in the coming months, meteorologists said.

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The war in Ukraine — which has reached 1,569 days, or more than four years and three months — has now outlasted World War I. With peace talks stalled, it shows no sign of ending soon. trib.al/W8jGKp3

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Whether you’ve saved up for a once-in-a-lifetime trip for a World Cup match, or you happened to score tickets in a city you’ve never visited, this guide offers basic information about schedules, events, places to gather, how to get around and ideas for what else to do while you’re at the match.

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Sometimes animal friends need a little extra help to avoid overheating and risking heatstroke. We found beds, mats, water bottles, harnesses, and cots that can help a pet stay a little cooler in the heat. nyti.ms/4v7P8CM

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Tyla sang the South African national anthem before the World Cup began. Follow live updates from the opening day: nyti.ms/4enqvKZ

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Fertility specialists, biotech companies and ethicists are divided over whether progress in early gene editing would be one step closer to curing inherited diseases or one step closer to designer babies — or both.

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With voters worried about spiking gas prices and inflation, some Democratic leaders argue that they should stop trying to throttle oil and gas. It’s a rejection of the approach taken during the Biden administration, which treated climate change as an existential threat.

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From @theathletic.com: Shakira performed at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. She was joined by the Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy. nyti.ms/4fBgwEb

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Nancy Wexler’s decades of work on Huntington’s disease helped lead to the creation of a genetic test for the devastating condition. Why didn’t she take it herself?

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Omar Artan, the Somali soccer referee who was denied permission to enter the U.S. to participate in the World Cup, has been selected to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.

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Breaking News: President Trump will nominate Jay Clayton for national intelligence director after Bill Pulte drew bipartisan opposition.

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From @theathletic.com: Mexico opens the World Cup at an iconic stadium. It had the 1970 final when Pelé’s Brazil beat Italy, and the 1986 final when Maradona’s Argentina beat West Germany — the site that saw both his "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century." nyti.ms/4efWEUH

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From @theathletic.com: The NYPD arrested 15 people as crowds gathered outside Madison Square Garden following the Knicks’ Game 4 comeback win. Videos on social media appeared to show eggs being thrown at Spurs star Victor Wembanyama outside the team hotel. nyti.ms/4vHETEQ

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com Kathy Ruemmler, an Obama White House lawyer, “should have been the last person to fall” for Jeffrey Epstein’s charms, Ankush Khardori writes. Khardori interviewed Ruemmler after her correspondence with Epstein was released.

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While thousands of Knicks fans pack viewing parties, other New Yorkers are trying to take advantage and grab seats at some of the city’s most competitive restaurants, including 4 Charles Prime Rib, Via Carota and Tatiana.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: For Raul Jimenez, today perhaps represents the pinnacle of an extraordinary journey. From a near-death experience when he fractured his skull in 2020, to playing for Mexico at a home World Cup.

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For our critic Wesley Morris, the success of the horror movie “Obsession” raises a bigger question about relationships today: Is this how the young folk think about love? nyti.ms/4vOcrS1

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"This was absolutely delightful with fresh garden herbs. So simple to make but such elevated summer flavor." This spectacular but simple side dish pairs golden, crisp-tender rounds of zucchini with salty, molten cheese, a garlicky red-wine vinaigrette and fresh herbs.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Everyone loves the World Cup, and everyone loves player rankings — or at least the chance to furiously disagree with them. We ranked the top 50 players set to be involved at this summer’s tournament. nyti.ms/44415gC

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