American satellite TV distributor now owned by TPG Inc.
A U.S. District Court has issued a preliminary injunction that prevents Nexstar and Tegna from merging amid ongoing legal challenges. The court finds that the merger is likely to harm competition, increase consumer costs, and reduce local journalism. The companies have already completed the deal but are now halted pending further legal proceedings.
New York readies a ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes to crown the Knicks’ 53-year wait with a city-wide celebration. Mayor Mamdani has framed Thursday’s event as potentially the largest in New York’s history, with 10,000 officers on duty and security measures in place. The parade will travel from Battery Park to City Hall, featuring former Knicks icons and stars.
The United States has secured Group D, with two wins, as coach Mauricio Pochettino weighs rotation to balance rest and knockout-stage readiness. Christian Pulisic is nearing return from a calf injury, while squad depth is tested by yellow-card suspensions.
New York has held its first-ever Knicks ticker-tape parade after the team has won the NBA title, drawing an estimated two million fans to Lower Manhattan on June 18. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has presented the team with keys to the city; Alicia Keys performed and a heavy NYPD security deployment managed crowds and closures.
The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has proceeded in 2026 with Joey Chestnut defending his men's title and Miki Sudo defending hers, despite Chestnut’s misdemeanor battery conviction. The event, now under Smithfield Foods ownership, confirms Chestnut’s eligibility and details the contest format and records.