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David Robert Mitchell has released The End of Oak Street, a 1982-set film that transports a suburban neighbourhood into a dinosaur-infested past. Critics have praised Anne Hathaway’s performance and the film’s visual craft while disagreeing over its tone, emotional stakes and whether the mix of Spielberg homage, arthouse horror and comedy succeeds.
The Knicks have clinched the NBA title, sparking celebrations across New York. Security around Madison Square Garden has intensified due to a presidential attendance, with perimeter controls and TSA-style screenings. Parades and watch parties are planned with limited outdoor viewing options.
Police confront massed crowds outside Madison Square Garden after a Knicks-Spurs game, with hundreds of officers deployed. The night features brawls in Bryant Park, property damage, and high-profile attendance including President Trump, Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, and celebrities.
A wave of brands and fans has linked themselves to the Knicks after their first title in 53 years. From high school athletes to consumer products, the celebration has extended across sports, entertainment, and business as brands ride the moment.
The New York Knicks clinched the NBA title in a dramatic finish, sparking mass celebrations that have stretched into the weekend. Amid the triumph, reports of violence and incidents involving fans have emerged, including assaults and property damage across Manhattan and San Antonio as fans celebrate.
Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie has been updated for 2026, expanding the frontier story with new Indigenous and Black characters while aiming for historical nuance. Rebecca Sonnenshine’s adaptation keeps the core journey of the Ingalls family but confronts questions of land, treaties and representation in a more explicit way.
The Salamanca City Central School District has paused a nearly $60,000 pilot to deploy a humanoid robot named Sally in high school tech classes after parents and teachers raise concerns about student data privacy. District officials insist the project is not about replacing teachers and will focus on adding AI-assisted tutoring and at-home support, while state officials review protections.
New York officials are weighing participation in a federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program. Pro- and anti-school-choice coalitions are mounting campaigns as the state evaluates whether to opt in. The program would provide a 100% federal tax credit for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, potentially funding private and religious schooling while public schools defend their budgets.