American-Russian basketball coach and former player; head coach of the Las Vegas Aces (WNBA)
The White House has released a July Fourth report criticizing the Smithsonian’s portrayal of American history as biased toward activism. President Trump has issued an executive order directing sidewalk signs outside the Smithsonian and a temporary exhibit to present what he calls accurate information, while Smithsonian leadership defends ongoing scholarship and a fuller account of the nation’s story.
The WNBA has suspended Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello for one game after she called Angel Reese a “protected species” during a game. Reese says there is no place for discrimination and Brondello has apologized. The incident has sparked broader discussion on officiating, accountability, and race in the league.
Investors are recalibrating portfolios as fresh data and ongoing policy updates push markets toward new equilibria. Experts say the changes will shape asset valuations, inflation expectations, and risk appetite in the near term.
Gabby Williams charts a standout playoff performance, lifting the Golden State Valkyries past the Las Vegas Aces to take a 1-0 series lead. Williams posts 25-11-5 as Golden State dominates on the boards and closes out late for a 71-60 win.
Natalie Nakase has led the Golden State Valkyries to a history-making 2025 season and is set to coach Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces, after experiencing a medical episode on the court. She finished the game, is undergoing further monitoring, and will coach Sunday as the team pursues the title.