College basketball analyst Chris Spatola, an Army veteran and former Duke assistant coach, has died at 47. ESPN and CBS News reported different days of death; no cause was announced.
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Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison in New York for sexually assaulting former “Project Runway” production assistant Miriam Haley. The sentence follows a retrial after his 2020 New York conviction was overturned.
A University of Chicago Climate Impact Lab report projects about 451,000 additional heat-related deaths during the current El Niño compared with a typical year. The highest risks are forecast in poorer countries, including parts of Africa’s Sahel, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Brazil.
The United States and Iran held Qatar-mediated talks in New York over ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said it had conveyed its conditions, including lifting blockades and releasing frozen assets, while U.S. officials described the talks as productive.
U.S. and Iranian officials held hours of mediated talks at the U.N. after President Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran if no deal is reached. Iran condemned the remarks as desperation and warned of a “crushing” response to further attacks.
At least 11 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed when gunmen opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha near Durban. Police said the motive was unclear but a feud between rival groups could not be ruled out.
The Trump administration says it is canceling ACA coverage for about 760,000 people over alleged fraud or improper subsidies, estimating $2.2 billion in savings. Health policy experts say fraud exists but are questioning the process and whether some legitimate enrollees were removed.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to discuss AI safety as China rapidly expands data centers, talent programs and open-source AI ambitions. Trade, Taiwan and wider geopolitical disputes continue to limit expectations for major breakthroughs.