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A 15-year-old student at Hill Country College Prep in Bulverde shot a teacher and then died from a self-inflicted gunshot. The teacher was hospitalized; the student died at the scene. The school was placed on lockdown, and students were moved to a nearby middle school. Authorities are investigating the motive, with electronic devices seized from the student's home.
Texas Congressman Gonzales has dropped his re-election bid after admitting to an affair with a staffer who died by suicide. New texts reveal he sought inappropriate photos from a second woman, raising questions about his conduct and ethics. The House Ethics Committee is investigating the case.
San Antonio’s double-overtime win over Oklahoma City has become the Western Conference final’s most-watched Game 1, drawing 9.2 million on NBC/Peacock with a peak of 12 million. The increases come amid broader access on network television and revised Nielsen methodologies.
Several firms have announced expansion plans and new measures that will accelerate commercial robotaxi rollouts. Mobileye has announced a 2027 U.S. launch with an initial 100-vehicle fleet and a five-year target of 17,000; Wayve and Uber are preparing a supervised London service in the coming months; Tesla and Waymo are expanding U.S. coverage; and new indices show Chinese robotaxi players are scaling faster than many expected.
The New York Knicks have won the NBA Finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 to capture their first championship since 1973. Jalen Brunson led with 36 points and OG Anunoby delivered a decisive tip-in in the final seconds, capping a dramatic comeback from a 29-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
The New York Knicks have closed to one win from their first NBA championship since 1973 after a dramatic comeback over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4. OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds left sealed a 107-106 victory, giving New York a 3-1 series lead. Spurs had led by 29 before the rally.
The San Antonio Spurs have cut the Knicks’ series lead to 2-1 with a 115-111 win. Critics point to 24 free-throw attempts by the Spurs in the second half, compared with 8 for New York. Victor Wembanyama contributed 32 points as San Antonio’s victory shifts momentum in the NBA Finals.
A wave of polo shirts is shaping fashion and public life. From football managers and politicians to celebrities, the polo is crossing borders and industries. Sales and social buzz point to a sustained revival driven by preppy styling and casual formality.
The Knicks have clinched their first NBA title in 53 years after defeating the Spurs in five games. Viewership peaked at 33 million for Game 5, making this the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998. The series averaged 20.6 million viewers, the best since ABC/ESPN began covering the Finals in 2003.
Jordyn Woods’ orange tux clutch mini has become a viral symbol for the Knicks’ playoff run, prompting a sold-out demand and a made-to-order model as New York fans rally behind the team.
The New York Knicks have secured their first NBA championship in 53 years. Jalen Brunson delivers a 45-point performance in Game 5 to seal a 94-90 win over the Spurs, earning Finals MVP. Teammates Hart and Bridges contribute double figures, completing a franchise-defining run that showcases team-first grit over individual stardom.
Eight people have died after a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base. The victims include four active-duty airmen, one reservist and three civilians. The airfield remains closed; officials say the investigation could take up to six months and no cause has yet been determined. The aircraft was part of a radar modernization program to extend the bomber’s life into 2050.
The New York Knicks have won the NBA title and will visit the White House. Dolan says the team has accepted an invitation from President Trump and will determine details soon. The visit follows a season marked by political controversy surrounding White House visits by champions.
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis to fix software that can drive into freeway construction zones, after 13 incidents in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area. The company has limited freeway driving during the fix and notes it continues to operate on surface streets.
Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after a horse-drawn carriage bolted in Central Park while his mother was injured. The incident has intensified calls to suspend or ban horse carriages; unions demand safety reforms as the city reviews Ryder's Law and related rules.
The military has reinstated flu vaccination requirements for recruits after a localized outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas has sickened hundreds. Officials say exemptions were granted earlier in the year, but ongoing cases and a recruit death have prompted renewed vaccination efforts across basic training.
Gracie the giraffe has been missing for nearly two weeks after escaping Cedar Hollow Ranch. Real County authorities say she remains at large as search efforts continue across rugged hill country. Helicopters have been deployed and a $5,000 reward is offered as residents are urged to remain vigilant.
The NBA off-season has heated up as LeBron James and Stephen Curry surface in rumors about a potential reunion with Anthony Davis. Washington Wizards’ stance to keep Davis complicates the Warriors’ plans, while Draymond Green’s option decision reshapes finances and futures for all three veterans.