The Knicks’ first NBA championship since 1973 drew celebrations across New York, but police said violence in Manhattan left a 17-year-old shot, five buses destroyed and 63 people arrested. A parade and City Hall ceremony are scheduled for Thursday.
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Taylor Swift became the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, thanking her family in an emotional New York speech. The ceremony also honored Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins, Kiss members, Tricky Stewart and others.
Chris Taylor wins a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, expanding the liberal majority to 5-2. The victory continues a trend of Democratic-backed successes in the state’s high court races and could influence key issues like redistricting and voting rights.
ABC has canceled the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette," starring Taylor Frankie Paul, following the release of a 2023 video showing Paul attacking her ex-partner in front of their daughter. The controversy stems from Paul's prior arrest and ongoing domestic violence investigations, which have also led Hulu to pause filming of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," where Paul previously appeared. Additionally, sponsors like Cinnabon have cut ties with both shows, leaving their futures uncertain amid the fallout.
Barbara Lee, a former U.S. Representative and prominent progressive, has been elected as the new mayor of Oakland, California, amid the city's challenges of economic stagnation, crime, and homelessness. Her campaign, which resonated with residents disillusioned by traditional politics, focused on progressive policies to address these issues. Lee's victory, confirmed after her opponent Loren Taylor conceded, signifies a shift in leadership that aligns with a broader national conversation about the Democratic Party's direction and the prioritization of community needs.
President Donald Trump has issued executive orders for investigations into former officials Chris Krebs and Miles Taylor, raising concerns among current CISA employees about internal pressures from the administration. Krebs, dismissed for refuting election fraud claims, and Taylor, known for his critical op-ed, are perceived as targets of retaliation. This situation has created unease and uncertainty within CISA, impacting morale and highlighting tensions between the administration and former officials.
Deja Nicole Taylor, the mother of a 6-year-old student who shot his teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, was sentenced to two years in prison for felony child neglect. Taylor had pleaded guilty to a federal charge of using marijuana while owning a gun, and must serve 21 months on that charge before beginning her state sentence. The school has since resumed classes, and the district has implemented additional safety measures.
Key takeaways: A mistrial has been declared in the case of former Louisville, Kentucky police officer Brett Hankison, who was accused of violating Breonna Taylor’s…