Knicks pick Mike Brown as franchise’s next head coach after Tom Thibodeau’s shocking dismissal: report
The New York Knicks hadn’t advanced to the Eastern Conference finals since 2000 before doing so in May. New York ultimately lost to the Indiana Pacers in six games. Shortly…
Judge strikes down Trump order preventing asylum requests, protections for illegal immigrants
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to prevent migrants who cross the border from seeking asylum or applying for withholding of removal in…
What’s bringing China and the EU closer?
The two sides are marking 50 years of relations this month, holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Bob Vylan dropped from music festivals after Glastonbury controversy
The band made headlines with controversial comments on stage at Glastonbury about the IDF. BBC News
Case of missing N.S. kids hits 2 months with no answers. What we knowSean Boynton
Lilly and Jack Sullivan, aged six and four, were reported missing from their home on May 2 but multiple searches for them have turned up no evidence of their whereabouts.…
Talking points as Lions Test team begins to take shape
Talking points after the British and Irish Lions’ 52-12 victory over Queensland Reds, as Tom English attempts to pick his Test squad. BBC News
Fluminense vs Al Hilal: FIFA Club World Cup – teams, start time, lineups
Brazil’s Fluminense face Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in first of the quarterfinals of the the FIFA Club World Cup. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Gill and India dominate England on the first day of second Test
India close on 310-5 on Day One of the second Test against England as captain Shubam Gill hits second century of series. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News…
Microsoft lays off 9K workers, biggest cut in more than 2 yearsGlobalnews Digital
The tech giant began sending out layoff notices Wednesday that hit the company’s Xbox video game business and other divisions, with about 9,000 people being laid off.
Gill century holds up battling England against India
England are held up by India captain Shubman Gill’s patient century as their bowlers fight admirably on day one of the second Test at Edgbaston. BBC News
Winnipeg cops arrest gun-toting man at shopping mallSam Thompson
Winnipeg police are crediting a shopping mall employee for spotting a man with a gun in St. Vital. A 35-year-old man is in custody facing numerous charges.
MS-13 leader in Trump’s crosshairs to be sentenced in racketeering case involving 8 Long Island murders
An MS-13 gang leader from the suburbs of New York City is expected to be sentenced Wednesday in a federal racketeering case involving eight murders, including the 2016 slayings of…
Squamish Search and Rescue looking for young man last seen on Canada DayAmy Judd
Alex Mai is 20 years old and was last seen wearing flip flops, grey shorts and cross-body bag. He was visiting Shannon Falls Provincial Park at the time.
Wisconsin Supreme Court decides abortion case that prompted most expensive judicial election in US history
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s newly elected liberal majority on Wednesday voted to strike down a near-total state abortion ban, voting 4-3 to overturn the stringent, 176-year-old law. The decision reflected…
The Dalai Lama has shared plans for his succession. China has other ideas
As the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday approaches, a standoff between the Tibetan spiritual leader and the Chinese government has some experts warning of a future where two purported Dalai Lamas…
Man admits murders of four Idaho students in deal to avoid death penalty
Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology student, is set to receive a life sentence for the 2022 murders in a case that shocked America. BBC News
Elizabeth Hurley stuns in leopard print swimsuit, shares intimate detail about Billy Ray Cyrus relationship
Elizabeth Hurley is officially in summer mode. On July 1, the “Austin Powers” star posted a photo of herself on Instagram enjoying some sunshine while aboard a small boat. Wearing…
Maple Leafs sign depth forward Vinni LettieriGlobalnews Digital
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed depth forward Vinni Lettieri to a one-year contract worth US$775,000 on Wednesday.
Unexpected drone operated by unidentified party sighted near USMNT training grounds: reports
The U.S. men’s national team is vying for the coveted Concacaf Gold Cup winners trophy. But, as the USMNT prepared for Wednesday’s semifinal match against Guatemala, a flying object caused…