The Seattle Kraken debuted a Pride-themed rainbow logo six months before typical June celebrations, generating divided responses from hockey fans on social media.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz authorized staging of the National Guard following a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, sparking heated debate over state versus federal authority.

Demond Williams Jr. has made his decision — again.

The bar wasn’t that high, but Wednesday was probably Guerschon Yabusele’s best game as a Knick.

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared victory on homelessness from the Capitol — but on the streets of Los Angeles and Santa Monica, residents and business owners say the crisis is only getting worse.

Unrivaled on Thursday revealed the “disappointing” reason why Sabrina Ionescu won’t be taking the court for the three-on-three hoop league this season.

Alfie Allen, Jill Halfpenny, Delphi Evans and Tallulah Evans star in the thriller, which is adapted from the novel Baby Doll.

The Dolphins have thrown a wrench in the coaching carousel. 

This is not a prop bet. It’s more of a prop dream, a what-if.

"When we make an arrest, we want there to be nothing that would make that case unprosecutable."

The MTA has hit the $1.5 billion jackpot, thanks to the state collecting $500 million in fees each from three bidders awarded casino licenses, with the proceeds dedicated to mass transit.

Two officers deployed their tasers at him after an altercation — but it failed to stop the man, according to witnesses and sources.

Miles Franklin winner Michelle de Kretser among more than 24 people who have pulled out of annual writers’ festival to protest Abdel-Fattah’s axing

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Dozens of authors, journalists, media personalities and a sponsor are boycotting the Adelaide festival after it dumped Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from its annual writers’ week lineup, citing concerns over “cultural sensitivity” in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

More speakers were expected to withdraw from the festival, with speculation that other high-profile figures were coordinating their exit announcements.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that his "own morality" was the only constraint on his power to order military actions around the world. Read More

Mayor urges ICE to pause operations as congresswoman says victims alive but extent of injuries unknown

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US federal agents shot two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon, Portland police said.

“Two people are in the hospital following a shooting involving federal agents,” the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) said in a statement, adding that their conditions were not known.

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The two-time Cy Young winner did not come to a contract agreement with the franchise, meaning the two sides appear likely to head to a hearing.

Minnesota-based anti-Israel and radical leftists groups are leading the resistance against ICE

Hewlett assistant boys basketball coach Jonathon Welsh received nightmare news that would make any parent of a toddler crumble.

• ‘Five setters are a different beast’, says 30-year-old

• Australian has attempted comeback from injury in recent weeks

Nick Kyrgios’s surgically-repaired knee and wrist will not prevent him from taking part at Melbourne Park, where Australian Open qualifying begins next week, but he will not feature in the singles draw.

The 30-year-old posted on social media saying he wasn’t ready for best-of-five set tennis, ruling himself out of contention for a wildcard, but he would still take to the court alongside friend and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis.

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The Mepham Pirates have been shipshape for nearly two decades. 

"I’m committed to moving forward with purpose," Fetty Wap said after his early release from federal prison.

The 73-year-old admitted she hoped not to star alongside any of Jason and Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriends on Season 4 of "The Traitors."

Palm Beach County, Florida, has emerged as the world's biggest investor in Israel Bonds, contrasting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's support of an economic boycott of the Jewish state.

The 25-year-old is also an eight-time X Games superpipe gold medal winner.