Knows the latest in business screens, markets and enterprise, publishing fast, direct updates for readers who want the bottom line.
Norway’s football has evolved from burly, long-ball power to a technically gifted, fast modern style. The national team now blends elite academy development with top coaches and better facilities, aiming to challenge in the group of death this year. The legacy of 1994 still looms, but the current squad has the tools to cope with heat and hostile pitches and to push for knockout stages.
New York celebrates a historic Knicks victory as citywide joy spills into streets and venues, with celebrities joining the celebration and a parade planned for Thursday. The tension between public euphoria and security concerns is evident as police report rising incidents amid the celebrations.
A 21-year-old woman has died after instructors threw her from a defunct bridge near Limeira, Sao Paulo. The unregulated rope-jump event left the safety rope unattached, sparking arrests and a murder inquiry as authorities review responsibilities at Skeleton Bridge.
At Stanford, a walkout during Sundar Pichai’s commencement speech has spotlighted Google’s contract with Israel and its broader AI role. Pro-Palestinian activists chant ‘Free Palestine’ as students signal dissent over corporate ties to government and military uses of AI. The protest follows decades of campus debate as graduates listen to speakers about technology’s future.
California governor Gavin Newsom has said federal agents have been contacting his friends, former staff and associates and that the Department of Justice is investigating his wife. Newsom has accused President Donald Trump of ordering politically motivated inquiries as he considers a 2028 presidential run. A person familiar with the probes says multiple investigations began in California last year.
Mangione, 28, faces state murder and federal stalking charges connected to the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases. A sealed hearing was held recently, with further rulings expected this week as juries prepare for September and October trials.
Aldon Smith’s death has prompted his family to hire attorneys and have his brain examined in Boston to determine if chronic traumatic encephalopathy played a role. No official cause of death has been released; Smith’s career saw early promise marred by off-field issues. The investigation is ongoing with a focus on head trauma.