<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Most recent stories - Newsday</title><link rel="self" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=1"/><link rel="next" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=2"/><updated>2026-06-24T04:04:56.517-04:00</updated><id>https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent</id><entry><title>Bulls hope for more UNC magic with Wilson. Bucks begin post-Giannis era by taking Burries and Ament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-draft-bulls-bucks-cavs-pistons-pacers-t72547"/><id>urn:uuid:709bfc04-4bd7-4150-85b4-3af89305495b</id><updated>2026-06-23T23:50:34.194-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Bulls tried to strike gold in North Carolina again and the Milwaukee Bucks started their post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era in the first round of the NBA draft on Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada eyes World Cup knockout-stage match in Vancouver, but Switzerland comes first</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-group-b-canada-switzerland-qatar-bosnia-h39394"/><id>urn:uuid:aa306c30-54af-42fd-a612-dd45af8c5d92</id><updated>2026-06-23T23:38:03.226-04:00</updated><summary>Canada enters its final group-stage match against Switzerland on Wednesday with a chance to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time while staying on home soil.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks eventually trade out of first round in NBA Draft after flurry of moves, stockpile future picks</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-nba-draft-c2md2vap"/><id>urn:uuid:b8b2dce6-4b4b-42cf-988e-150066ee1271</id><updated>2026-06-23T23:31:09.253-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks hold picks No. 31, No. 47 and No. 55 in round two and also added four more future second-round selections on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox beat the Rockies 5-2 behind Sonny Gray's 11 strikeouts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-rockies-score-k35578"/><id>urn:uuid:df9d580a-773a-4511-9254-a226ab4b3698</id><updated>2026-06-23T23:30:17.882-04:00</updated><summary>Wilyer Abreu and Nate Eaton drove in two runs each to back an 11-strikeout performance from Sonny Gray and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-pentagon-hegseth-christopher-donahue-afghanistan-s50117"/><id>urn:uuid:e05ea388-cbdb-4b85-af9b-3484a764ed3e</id><updated>2026-06-23T23:29:57.979-04:00</updated><summary>The Army's commander of its forces in Europe and Africa is unexpectedly stepping down after just 18 months in the job.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fiery American coach Jesse Marsch has led Canada to the cusp of a World Cup breakthrough</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/would-cup-jesse-marsch-canada-coach-w67417"/><id>urn:uuid:3ca07edd-a1e3-4fb1-95a3-3e3c46fbb49b</id><updated>2026-06-23T23:28:29.499-04:00</updated><summary>Coach Jesse Marsch has already led Canada to its first World Cup win, and he's hoping for more — including another game on home soil for the Canadians.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers pound out a season high-tying 17 hits in 12-3 win over Twins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-twins-score-u98204"/><id>urn:uuid:d4e63b3d-25bc-49be-aba6-e730c6d09d93</id><updated>2026-06-23T23:18:21.362-04:00</updated><summary>Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wizards cap busy week for Southeast Division teams by taking Dybantsa No. 1 overall in NBA draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-draft-wizards-dybansta-f80875"/><id>urn:uuid:c1562445-aa26-4ee2-ac43-ad8b39d3f358</id><updated>2026-06-23T23:14:25.521-04:00</updated><summary>Though Washington grabbed the spotlight by making BYU forward AJ Dybantsa the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft Tuesday night, other Southeast Division teams made news in a busy week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arenado, Gurriel deliver RBI hits, D-back score winning run on passed ball in 4-3 win over Cards</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-cardinals-baseball-score-mlb-r94834"/><id>urn:uuid:da3c6c2b-775a-4722-8941-f06462c5d520</id><updated>2026-06-23T23:06:15.929-04:00</updated><summary>Nolan Arenado and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had run-scoring hits and Arizona's eventual winning run scored on a passed ball — all in the ninth inning — as the Diamondbacks beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jac Caglianone continues tear with 2 homers and 3 RBIs as the Royals beat the Rays 12-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-rays-score-r42352"/><id>urn:uuid:9eded68f-66f6-4029-8ce1-f279fdfb93a1</id><updated>2026-06-23T23:06:03.472-04:00</updated><summary>Tampa Bay native Jac Caglianone continued his hot June by homering twice and driving in three runs in the Kansas City Royals' 12-5 victory over the reeling Rays on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/judge-rules-against-immigration-courthouse-arrests-y93650"/><id>urn:uuid:a022c467-7ae0-4d50-a6f9-44181516ca74</id><updated>2026-06-23T22:54:30.983-04:00</updated><summary>A judge has barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Juan Soto removed from Mets' loss to Cubs with back issue</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/juan-soto-mets-injury-ag83t523"/><id>urn:uuid:27fccfde-95fb-42ea-b5bb-d46be1712f54</id><updated>2026-06-23T22:36:45.143-04:00</updated><summary>He is day-to-day after being removed after the fourth inning against the Cubs on Tuesday with what the team called left-side back tightness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celtics guard Derrick White takes role as president of basketball strategy with alma mater, Colorado</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/derrick-white-colorado-celtics-i77117"/><id>urn:uuid:c22db2d2-71bc-4670-9ad7-d1d8aaef8492</id><updated>2026-06-23T22:27:36.082-04:00</updated><summary>The name of Boston Celtics guard Derrick White surfaced on draft night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sabres land No. 4 draft pick in trading Byram to Blackhawks. Capitals acquire Kyrou from Blues</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-trades-v94678"/><id>urn:uuid:23eb86ec-f140-4951-a129-0238d7c6f3db</id><updated>2026-06-23T22:23:54.824-04:00</updated><summary>The Buffalo Sabres dealt defenseman Bowen Byram to Chicago and the Washington Capitals acquired right winger Jordan Kyrou in a trade with the St. Louis Blues, with teams keeping busy ahead of the NHL draft and free agency.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Utah Jazz get their guard in Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-draft-2026-picks-jazz-x74101"/><id>urn:uuid:41a83bc6-51b0-4326-89b1-0e50587c8d80</id><updated>2026-06-23T22:20:17.539-04:00</updated><summary>This was an easy pick for Utah.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congo fan who poses as living statue of independence leader Lumumba makes it to World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-congo-lumumba-vea-statue-fan-j44040"/><id>urn:uuid:e39e01ad-28cd-42a4-8458-c8d55524bb50</id><updated>2026-06-23T22:18:39.861-04:00</updated><summary>Congo's famous living statue has finally made his World Cup debut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Primaries set up Suozzi-LiPetri rematch for House seat</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/long-island-congress-yem4ygen"/><id>urn:uuid:d188271f-6bbc-4fe1-9d08-c21a411e0ccb</id><updated>2026-06-23T22:15:31.716-04:00</updated><summary>Republicans are trying to hold on to their majority in the 435-seat House chamber. But a net swing of just three or four seats this fall could hand Democrats the majority in January.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sproat, Bauers and Vaughn power Brewers to a 2-0 win over the Reds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-reds-score-e53710"/><id>urn:uuid:a7e26ff5-e3be-4122-9165-bd9252e09cf1</id><updated>2026-06-23T22:12:33.629-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Sproat pitched one-hit ball for six shutout innings and had a career-high 10 strikeouts, Hank Bauers and Andrew Vaughn drove in runs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Buffalo Sabres land No. 4 pick in the draft after trading D Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sabres-blackhawks-trade-byram-s12577"/><id>urn:uuid:6fe210d0-14e9-4550-947c-a612e830aa42</id><updated>2026-06-23T22:07:18.233-04:00</updated><summary>The Buffalo Sabres acquired the No. 4 pick in the NHL draft they're hosting this weekend in a trade that sent defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miguel Vargas hits a home run to lift Chicago White Sox over Cleveland Guardians, 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-white-sox-score-s13061"/><id>urn:uuid:4279064b-1bdf-4dbb-b833-a6334bacba6c</id><updated>2026-06-23T22:03:15.336-04:00</updated><summary>Miguel Vargas hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning, Sean Burke struck out six in 6 1/3 innings, and the Chicago White Sox claimed sole possession of first place in the AL Central with a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians.</summary></entry><entry><title>Switzerland coach is coy about whether young star Johan Manzambi will start against Canada</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-switzerland-canada-manzambi-m23289"/><id>urn:uuid:8563c194-5b6b-4eb7-aa3f-3503d542fab1</id><updated>2026-06-23T22:01:20.881-04:00</updated><summary>Johan Manzambi may not a super sub for Switzerland at the World Cup much longer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phillies score 8 runs in the ninth inning and rally past the Nationals 14-9</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-nationals-score-y10802"/><id>urn:uuid:b96a51ec-4c22-4136-b2ff-e59cf6610770</id><updated>2026-06-23T21:58:48.507-04:00</updated><summary>Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Kidcaster' winner Danny Shea Burke, 9, of West Sayville does play-by-play in SNY broadcast booth</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/danny-burke-mets-kid-announcer-v94or3ha"/><id>urn:uuid:44a2a46a-89d0-49f4-85d5-a0f2117d41d0</id><updated>2026-06-23T21:49:42.797-04:00</updated><summary>Burke spent the fourth inning with Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling and called the bottom half of the inning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cole Young hits a two-run home run in the seventh to lift Mariners to a 3-2 victory over Pirates</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-pirates-score-o31218"/><id>urn:uuid:ed48bc48-9874-44b7-a616-e9fa2bdb1ec9</id><updated>2026-06-23T21:38:12.762-04:00</updated><summary>Cole Young hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning in his first major league game in his hometown to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly says he was hospitalized after a stroke in the spring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jim-kelly-stroke-bills-y98294"/><id>urn:uuid:914d05bf-9881-4792-9375-45acb0ae6a9c</id><updated>2026-06-23T21:36:19.176-04:00</updated><summary>Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly said he was hospitalized after experiencing a stroke in the spring.</summary></entry><entry><title>State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli wins Democratic primary, AP projects</title><author><name>Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/state-comptroller-dinapoli-warshaw-goyle-east-hampton-ymp8noxd"/><id>urn:uuid:8f68f4c8-73b4-4c0c-8bd8-e9b811d12881</id><updated>2026-06-23T21:16:07.722-04:00</updated><summary>DiNapoli, of Great Neck Plaza, defeated challengers Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle.</summary></entry><entry><title>Croatia stays alive for World Cup knockout round and eliminates Panama with 1-0 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-panama-croatia-score-k39927"/><id>urn:uuid:2fbeeb77-0d1d-477d-bc11-1dd729591058</id><updated>2026-06-23T21:08:29.584-04:00</updated><summary>Josip Stanišić lifted a curving cross onto the boot of Ante Budimir, who tapped it into an open net in the 54th minute Tuesday, giving Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama in the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Korea's Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy as new warship is placed into service</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/north-korea-kim-jong-un-destroyer-nuclear-y45450"/><id>urn:uuid:059cc4ff-369c-4007-b321-31bce328ba7b</id><updated>2026-06-23T21:04:24.560-04:00</updated><summary>North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country's growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Kennedy scion loses in a crowded, pricey New York City congressional primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nyc-house-congress-primary-kennedy-schlossberg-q66218"/><id>urn:uuid:0a3ec1a9-5e49-4b2e-9c48-5d83924c7545</id><updated>2026-06-23T21:02:32.327-04:00</updated><summary>The Kennedy dynasty won't be returning to Congress next year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ghanaian player accused of rape gets back onto the field for World Cup draw against England</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-handshake-snub-ghana-england-i47888"/><id>urn:uuid:21f1aa0c-dde3-43c1-b2b2-6cd825409bbe</id><updated>2026-06-23T20:55:42.836-04:00</updated><summary>Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who missed his team's first World Cup match because he was denied a Canadian visa while awaiting trial on rape charges in Britain, returned to the lineup to an apparent snub in the pregame handshake line and a cool reception from fans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs manager Craig Counsell perplexed by rainout an irked by 'terrible rule'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-craig-counsell-mets-rainout-u39009"/><id>urn:uuid:4c5b9985-561c-4d08-8075-19236966ffdd</id><updated>2026-06-23T20:52:37.997-04:00</updated><summary>After his team got rained out two days in a row, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell sounded a little miffed about the second one.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants' Devers apologizes to Vitello after storming into dugout, in lineup vs. A's</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-devers-vitello-p37329"/><id>urn:uuid:cae34c62-bbc0-48c7-8946-953494c210c0</id><updated>2026-06-23T20:51:41.346-04:00</updated><summary>Giants first baseman Rafael Devers apologized to manager Tony Vitello on the team's flight from Miami to San Francisco on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Yankees' Aaron Boone ticked off by Jazz Chisholm's in-game lollipop caper</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/jazz-chisholm-lollipop-rx8w4jyl"/><id>urn:uuid:e530ac64-1c10-4343-a685-a8d1ea723115</id><updated>2026-06-23T20:47:33.878-04:00</updated><summary>"I was annoyed by it, I addressed it, and let's move on from it," Aaron Boone said of Jazz Chisholm sucking on a lollipop in the field during Monday's game.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA Draft: Grizzlies continue latest rebuild with Duke's Cameron Boozer at No. 3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-draft-grizzlies-cam-boozer-e39497"/><id>urn:uuid:51af8f56-b7cf-46fe-a688-5416de4b2774</id><updated>2026-06-23T20:38:58.137-04:00</updated><summary>The Memphis Grizzlies selected Duke forward Cameron Boozer with the third pick in the NBA draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>After a difficult rebuild, the Wizards have new hope after adding Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-draft-washington-wizards-d49282"/><id>urn:uuid:96ccb256-c90f-4c6c-9577-1196a230ba68</id><updated>2026-06-23T20:33:41.427-04:00</updated><summary>The Washington Wizards took AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the NBA draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Belgium forward Jérémy Doku to rejoin team after traveling to London for the birth of his son</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/jeremy-doku-belgium-baby-world-cup-i57801"/><id>urn:uuid:d68c8736-a473-490c-8746-64baa8faec75</id><updated>2026-06-23T20:26:39.105-04:00</updated><summary>Belgium forward Jérémy Doku was expected to rejoin the team at its World Cup training facility on Tuesday following the birth of his first child, a boy named Praise.</summary></entry><entry><title>2026 NBA draft tracker: List of 1st-round picks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/2026-nba-draft-tracker-first-round-picks-l31074"/><id>urn:uuid:8b9bff67-9fd7-4445-80ae-70a30d099315</id><updated>2026-06-23T20:20:19.307-04:00</updated><summary>The players selected in Tuesday's first round of the 2026 NBA draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Giannis Antetokounmpo's price too high to make Heat legitimate threat to Knicks</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-heat-giannis-antetokounmpo-nhf2rx7a"/><id>urn:uuid:2f41c095-af0e-4ef7-ae13-48ddb33fbcc5</id><updated>2026-06-23T20:19:27.984-04:00</updated><summary>The biggest threat to a return trip to the Finals may be the second salary-cap apron, which James Dolan said his team won't eclipse.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer go 1-2-3 in NBA draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-draft-latest-k56225"/><id>urn:uuid:7066a775-c4da-4c85-b6ca-d05888e6f6a0</id><updated>2026-06-23T20:15:50.232-04:00</updated><summary>The first round of the 2026 NBA draft has concluded, and AJ Dybantsa headlined the group as the No. 1 overall pick heading to the Washington Wizards.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-draft-2026-picks-u99153"/><id>urn:uuid:424ef3af-31c1-4003-9354-2d6c683a6510</id><updated>2026-06-23T20:14:53.758-04:00</updated><summary>The Washington Wizards selected forward AJ Dybantsa, who led the nation in scoring in his one season at BYU, with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthropic's Mythos model found vulnerabilities in classified US government systems, official says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/anthropic-mythos-ai-classified-systems-vulnerabilities-testing-o91077"/><id>urn:uuid:f100ac8d-447a-455c-9039-69f520fe5c12</id><updated>2026-06-23T20:14:15.021-04:00</updated><summary>A U.S. official says one of Anthropic's artificial intelligence models identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive and secure U.S. government computer systems during a testing exercise.</summary></entry><entry><title>Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/ski-racing-bode-miller-drug-charges-idaho-l77361"/><id>urn:uuid:bc643f1d-5d15-4682-8cdd-9ff5a7810b75</id><updated>2026-06-23T19:59:27.197-04:00</updated><summary>Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor drug charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joey Loperfido hits tiebreaking 3-run HR in 11th inning as Astros beat Blue Jays 9-7</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-blue-jays-score-y53700"/><id>urn:uuid:afe5ec26-771c-4b67-8f17-363569d68d41</id><updated>2026-06-23T19:50:56.743-04:00</updated><summary>Joey Loperfido hit a tiebreaking home run in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners activate Randy Arozarena from the injured list, option Connor Joe to minors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-arozarena-m67476"/><id>urn:uuid:11605d8f-260f-45b9-ba11-4a32c1eb5d10</id><updated>2026-06-23T19:46:27.688-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Mariners have activated left fielder Randy Arozarena from the injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/housing-costs-congress-affordable-trump-c46912"/><id>urn:uuid:5a4373c0-e098-4711-bb09-54f9ff659ee6</id><updated>2026-06-23T19:28:13.749-04:00</updated><summary>The House has given final approval to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year's midterm elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kevin Durant to help lead charitable 3x3 tournament for USA Basketball</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/kevin-durant-usa-basketball-3x3-t19856"/><id>urn:uuid:5b6926b5-09d3-4462-8ff9-e291f56dba5b</id><updated>2026-06-23T19:18:01.381-04:00</updated><summary>Kevin Durant, the all-time leading scorer in Olympic basketball history and a four-time gold medalist, will be among the USA Basketball players who will turn to coaching at a 3x3 tournament this summer to support various charities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pharrell sends Vuitton surfing as Jeremy Allen White, Missy Elliott and Victor Wembanyama look on</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/paris-fashion-week-lousi-vuitton-v15513"/><id>urn:uuid:a2b8c9f8-a61d-4c6f-9b2b-c18f6a96beaa</id><updated>2026-06-23T19:15:48.154-04:00</updated><summary>Pharrell Williams has sent Louis Vuitton's dandy surfer over a giant wave at Paris Fashion Week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams a late scratch vs. Phillies with left side tightness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-abrams-n85379"/><id>urn:uuid:eb2c3988-5c3c-4ba1-831b-4347504c87a4</id><updated>2026-06-23T19:14:22.616-04:00</updated><summary>Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was a late scratch for Tuesday night's game against Philadelphia due to left side tightness.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup what to know: Multiple teams playing for spots in knockout stage as schedule ramps up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-schedule-results-news-f98816"/><id>urn:uuid:0cd065c8-4747-4a44-92df-56aa840e6048</id><updated>2026-06-23T19:04:37.507-04:00</updated><summary>Reigning World Cup champion Argentina, the United States, France, Germany, Mexico and Norway have already secured spots in the knockout rounds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Colorado analyst pleads guilty in DNA testing scandal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colorado-dna-crime-scientist-misconduct-charges-h40124"/><id>urn:uuid:42aa7131-97e5-4d8b-a6a0-b367cb61b37d</id><updated>2026-06-23T18:52:16.813-04:00</updated><summary>A former analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation who was accused of cutting corners and bucking testing protocols has pleaded guilty to four felonies stemming from a DNA testing scandal.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 5-year clock and fewer waivers: The NCAA's new bet on roster stability</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/ncaa-eligibility-rules-p69366"/><id>urn:uuid:53da79c6-c14d-4301-8e32-010b00141e7d</id><updated>2026-06-23T18:50:41.962-04:00</updated><summary>The NCAA announces a major change to eligibility rules for Division I athletes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Huntington's state championship girls lacrosse team celebrated with parade through Heckscher Park</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/huntington-girls-lacrosse-championship-parade-state-champions-vzat9ctq"/><id>urn:uuid:e46c5fd0-7a40-4994-9158-331bbeb2e99d</id><updated>2026-06-23T18:47:38.253-04:00</updated><summary>The state Class A title, captured by the Blue Devils on June 13 in Cortland, was the first in program history.</summary></entry><entry><title>COVID-19 vaccine study that was blocked from CDC journal is published elsewhere</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cdc-covid-vaccine-effective-study-q81385"/><id>urn:uuid:8434356e-8051-441d-a224-becf66684312</id><updated>2026-06-23T18:44:36.916-04:00</updated><summary>A study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness has been published after being blocked from a government health journal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr. 1 of NFL's top paid tight ends</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/falcons-pitts-contract-o65067"/><id>urn:uuid:b4341790-b83d-4320-a34f-8b23ae9ab633</id><updated>2026-06-23T18:36:49.003-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., securing another foundation player through the 2028 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Is David Stearns up to the job of putting together a winning Mets roster?</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-cubs-p8dqblog"/><id>urn:uuid:fcb6a759-231e-4067-910b-881edce041e3</id><updated>2026-06-23T18:33:21.083-04:00</updated><summary>The Aug. 3 trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and if the Mets want to be relevant, they can only use the tools already at their disposal, and that falls on Stearns.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk lawmakers strike balance in push to regulate kratom</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-legislature-kratom-w06z06v4"/><id>urn:uuid:b4a359ea-e8d0-4ce5-a05c-26372e3f97bc</id><updated>2026-06-23T18:31:20.865-04:00</updated><summary>Suffolk already bans the sale of kratom products to anyone under 21.</summary></entry><entry><title>England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/england-ghana-score-world-cup-i97603"/><id>urn:uuid:a5aca4af-a32d-4999-ac16-4a9402511050</id><updated>2026-06-23T18:22:57.898-04:00</updated><summary>England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canadian hoops great Steve Nash encourages Canada ahead of World Cup match against Switzerland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-canada-steve-nash-switzerland-v11887"/><id>urn:uuid:5b97dcb4-1c7d-44b4-8404-abd005b5f5b9</id><updated>2026-06-23T18:13:08.841-04:00</updated><summary>Ahead of Canada's group-stage finale at the World Cup, the team got a bit of encouragement from a Canadian sporting hero.</summary></entry><entry><title>Private power company countersues Puerto Rico's government as legal woes deepen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/luma-sues-puerto-rico-governor-power-company-c15659"/><id>urn:uuid:0ba2931b-52b5-4cd6-83dc-8f55a8e324a6</id><updated>2026-06-23T18:02:38.628-04:00</updated><summary>A private company that oversees the transmission and distribution of power in Puerto Rico has countersued the U.S. territory's government.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school senior gets over 5 years in prison for setting homeless man on fire on NYC subway</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/subway-fire-arson-new-york-city-p71113"/><id>urn:uuid:d63a1f87-5605-4c9c-be00-01956c04ed47</id><updated>2026-06-23T18:02:15.366-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has sentenced a New York City high school senior who admitted setting fire to a homeless man in a subway car to 5 1/2 years in prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chinese supercomputer displaces US machines as world's fastest for first time since 2017</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/supercomputer-china-lineshine-el-capitan-fastest-o26780"/><id>urn:uuid:d6371b8d-0322-44af-a16d-b585dbb5b038</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:55:37.305-04:00</updated><summary>A supercomputer in China now outranks its U.S. counterparts as the world's most powerful, marking the first time since 2017 that a Chinese computer has topped a list sometimes viewed as a measure of a nation's technological prowess.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin to start rehab at Double-A Altoona after forearm strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-konnor-griffin-jared-jones-e28832"/><id>urn:uuid:0d7a22ea-0350-42e8-a985-41e98645a377</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:49:06.089-04:00</updated><summary>Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawmakers OK Suffolk County Community College's budget, with no tuition hikes</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-county-community-college-s6z8n54d"/><id>urn:uuid:7c1c5153-1b09-4eae-b958-51cbba578995</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:31:09.944-04:00</updated><summary>The budget includes a 2% increase in the county's contribution.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scotland and its Tartan Army eye historic World Cup breakthrough against five-time champion Brazil</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-scotland-brazil-u86870"/><id>urn:uuid:de807bfb-1223-410e-87dd-0c777f10998e</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:30:51.552-04:00</updated><summary>Andy Robertson and his Scotland teammates have watched their fans march through the streets of Miami and Boston, celebrating baseball games with beers and bagpipes as if they were attending a soccer match.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wanted: The Teton Range's few remaining mountain goats</title><author><name> WyoFile</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/grand-tetons-mountain-goats-removal-bighorn-sheep-m75892"/><id>urn:uuid:d1997312-4958-4c8f-884c-9f438b6845a9</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:25:42.256-04:00</updated><summary>The National Park Service is removing nonnative mountain goats from the Teton Range to protect native bighorn sheep.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sharks trade William Eklund and two others to the Senators for the No. 9 pick in the draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sharks-senators-william-eklund-trade-w78645"/><id>urn:uuid:6ef29e12-f4c6-41f9-b5a0-32eded9f28cf</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:21:37.275-04:00</updated><summary>The San Jose Sharks have traded William Eklund and two other forwards to the Ottawa Senators for the ninth pick in the draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trains halted across Germany because of communication system problem</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-trains-halted-communications-radio-problem-deutsche-bahn-t03992"/><id>urn:uuid:69278427-3413-4bf5-ae09-5b036b03ff2a</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:20:27.131-04:00</updated><summary>A problem with a communications system forced Germany's railway system to halt all trains, leaving passengers stranded across the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/us-iran-war-american-farmers-sanctions-frozen-assets-w11278"/><id>urn:uuid:8524477d-0877-4f6e-8d1a-71856845d5f4</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:14:33.676-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers.</summary></entry><entry><title>17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-recycling-lawsuit-plastics-manufacturing-y67935"/><id>urn:uuid:598a37bf-bad3-4cd1-8888-e3d3b7d2a1a7</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:12:17.161-04:00</updated><summary>A coalition of 17 states and a trade association are suing California to block a strict recycling law aimed at reducing plastic waste.</summary></entry><entry><title>2-time Canadian Olympian Emma Maltais leaves Sceptres to sign 2-year contract with Victoire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/pwhl-montreal-victoire-emma-maltais-q18555"/><id>urn:uuid:cfc6fbf2-4da1-4d0b-9bbe-e872eec58176</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:10:05.729-04:00</updated><summary>The Walter Cup champion Montreal Victoire signed Emma Maltais to a two-year contract in adding another Canadian Olympian to their lineup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hospitals denied miscarriage care despite clarification to abortion ban, federal complaint alleges</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-abortion-ban-miscarriage-care-federal-complaint-q35201"/><id>urn:uuid:2e69d1a0-fbc0-4b74-bcce-7356bc866f73</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:09:36.639-04:00</updated><summary>Lynn Callaway has filed a federal complaint after being denied miscarriage care at two Austin emergency rooms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celtics' star Jaylen Brown's future remains murky even after Giannis traded to Heat over Celtics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/jaylen-brown-celtics-trade-discussions-p98647"/><id>urn:uuid:4cf8c516-8933-40fe-bcc7-3c3d2d2e5d2b</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:07:29.062-04:00</updated><summary>Jaylen Brown remains with the Boston Celtics, but his future is uncertain.</summary></entry><entry><title>LI town proposes developers pay for schooling kids</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/cd3-mike-lipetri-greg-hach-tom-suozzi-huntington-school-board-tmudtp48"/><id>urn:uuid:93b23bdb-dccf-4704-861d-a6005fb0589a</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:04:03.613-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bills owner Terry Pegula helps open team's new $2.1 billion stadium</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/buffalo-bills-new-stadium-u62112"/><id>urn:uuid:6a306c58-1260-4edb-947a-6daa59971e93</id><updated>2026-06-23T17:01:26.689-04:00</updated><summary>The Buffalo Bills' past met the present as current owner Terry Pegula and Mary Wilson, the wife of late owner Ralph Wilson, grew emotional in opening the team's new $2.1 billion stadium.</summary></entry><entry><title>6 convictions found to be fair after review of embattled Minnesota medical examiner's testimony</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/minnesota-medical-examiner-michael-mcgee-q17608"/><id>urn:uuid:3bcd91b8-d1cf-4b1d-bcd0-2d64b4a1828a</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:59:39.763-04:00</updated><summary>A Minnesota county prosecutor says convictions in six murder cases are fair despite concerns about a medical examiner's work.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meet Caramelo, the Mexico superfan attending his 11th World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mexico-superfan-caramelo-world-cup-l00784"/><id>urn:uuid:5a8f56ba-46b4-4c90-9381-52c55ce078d4</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:59:16.737-04:00</updated><summary>Héctor Chávez, known as Caramelo, is a beloved figure among Mexican soccer fans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brady Tkachuk introduced by Florida Panthers, discusses the trade to his brother's team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/florida-panthers-brady-tkachuk-j74608"/><id>urn:uuid:7d50ed22-74eb-4b20-b4a5-531d33032e9a</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:52:40.440-04:00</updated><summary>Brady Tkachuk is joining the Florida Panthers, where his brother Matthew plays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Messi and Mbappé romping through World Cup with dazzling display of history-making goals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/argentina-messi-france-mbappe-fifa-world-cup-w52871"/><id>urn:uuid:38342d3f-478c-463e-9b60-da47c417d55d</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:46:45.975-04:00</updated><summary>Argentina's Lionel Messi has been mesmerizing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dozens attend Long Island courthouse hearing for 3 women charged in 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan's death</title><author><name>Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/jordynn-duncan-killing-emily-kelly-murder-charge-ex54g766"/><id>urn:uuid:f545386c-dba9-40d1-ab52-b5f17af4c6f3</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:46:22.083-04:00</updated><summary>Defendants Emily Kelly, 50; her mother Barbara Renner, 75, and Kelly's daughter Elyssa Seymore, 24, all of Bayport appeared separately before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Goalllll! Messi mania overtakes Argentina as legend breaks scoring record</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/argentina-leo-messi-tribute-world-cup-champion-e99637"/><id>urn:uuid:33294ad2-a842-469a-97bf-f1582a772b6c</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:38:55.155-04:00</updated><summary>Argentina's passion for Lionel Messi has taken shape during the 2026 World Cup through two striking tributes: a giant statue in Patagonia and a mural created by more than 1,300 fans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mavs hire Dusty May just in time for NBA draft, then pick one of the coach's Michigan players</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/mavericks-dusty-may-nba-draft-h44811"/><id>urn:uuid:b3a7f5da-5518-4a6a-abda-866e42c4b024</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:37:36.380-04:00</updated><summary>The Dallas Mavericks lured Dusty May away from national champion Michigan just in time for the NBA draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan set an affordability goal for utility bills. For some, help can't come soon enough.</title><author><name> Outlier Media</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-affordability-goal-utility-bills-k24066"/><id>urn:uuid:b9cbc0b7-8f15-41d6-a00f-031396dbc0e0</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:33:50.894-04:00</updated><summary>Karen Johnson Moore and her husband Columbus are struggling with high energy bills despite efforts to conserve electricity.</summary></entry><entry><title>France coach Didier Deschamps to return home from World Cup to attend his mother's funeral</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/france-deschamps-funeral-world-cup-q04845"/><id>urn:uuid:3fc962cf-5bcd-4645-9536-cb5a668a0b27</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:31:57.050-04:00</updated><summary>France coach Didier Deschamps will return home from the World Cup following the death of his mother and will miss his team's final group game against Norway.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hawks select St. John's star Zuby Ejiofor in first round of NBA Draft</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/st-johns-nba-draft-x88f7zn6"/><id>urn:uuid:80a4be43-457b-4167-94d6-764007758d5b</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:29:16.814-04:00</updated><summary>The 6-8 Ejiofor became the 18th first-round pick that Rick Pitino has coached.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leaders of four Central European countries meet in Hungary to reboot regional group</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/central-european-leaders-meet-hungary-visegrad-summit-b30939"/><id>urn:uuid:ba3d0b43-e421-47d5-93e0-0a18356ed891</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:29:00.263-04:00</updated><summary>The leaders of four Central European countries have revived their regional alliance, the Visegrád Four, during a meeting in Hungary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mullin-immigration-ice-warehouses-detention-j74515"/><id>urn:uuid:6ea231bd-4293-45ad-b180-6495c6cf690c</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:26:52.630-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is retreating from a plan to use warehouses to hold up to 10,000 people on a single site, jettisoning a key piece of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's $38-billion plan to rapidly expand detention capacity this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paraguay's Miguel Almiron gets one-game suspension after red card for covering his mouth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/miguel-almiron-ban-world-cup-a55270"/><id>urn:uuid:7e015752-5e8d-4134-9a8e-84562325d507</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:20:55.998-04:00</updated><summary>Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has been given a one-match suspension after he was the first player to be sent off at the World Cup for covering his mouth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Presidential candidate won't accept Peru's runoff vote unless overseas ballots are tossed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/peru-progressive-candidate-sanchez-keiko-p86676"/><id>urn:uuid:e9c162c0-c3f4-4fb5-9c29-3052e9f23230</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:12:41.350-04:00</updated><summary>Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez says he will not recognize the June 7 presidential runoff results if officials reject his petition to annul votes cast by Peruvians overseas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set 'Warriors' musical for Broadway in 2027</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/warriors-broadway-lin-miranda-m64839"/><id>urn:uuid:aacc039d-6cd7-432e-969f-ea601d57c496</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:09:04.734-04:00</updated><summary>Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are transforming their concept album "Warriors" into a Broadway musical.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dangerous Roads newsletter: How 15-months of coverage changed how we look at crashes</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/dangerous-roads-newsletter-final-hygz0zbe"/><id>urn:uuid:ef215342-eaf9-4b23-b9d2-ced917c957c2</id><updated>2026-06-23T16:02:36.752-04:00</updated><summary>Newsday transportation reporters Alfonso Castillo and Peter Gill discuss how the last 15 months of coverage has changed how we looks at traffic crashes.</summary></entry><entry><title>GOP senators to meet Trump face-to-face at a time of growing frustration</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-senate-voting-bill-save-iran-thune-q88234"/><id>urn:uuid:ec7f824a-e61b-474a-90ea-4a3edb2a4fbc</id><updated>2026-06-23T15:44:02.668-04:00</updated><summary>Republican senators say they hope that a closed-door meeting with President Donald Trump is about unity, not disagreement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Locals are challenging a million-square-foot data center that would be the biggest in California</title><author><name> CalMatters</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/imperial-data-center-hyperscale-moratorium-conflict-f09154"/><id>urn:uuid:01b4551b-c128-4f2c-ab77-b98c1e6ef144</id><updated>2026-06-23T15:38:58.035-04:00</updated><summary>Developers of the Imperial Data Center in Southern California face a setback after Imperial County Supervisors reversed their decision to approve the project.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brian Rolapp the CEO to add title of PGA Tour commissioner next year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/rolapp-pga-tour-q78910"/><id>urn:uuid:6977c540-02fb-46dd-909d-a6c07f941cec</id><updated>2026-06-23T15:37:40.265-04:00</updated><summary>Jay Monahan plans to step down as PGA Tour commissioner at the end of the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>One Extraordinary Photo: What it takes for inclement weather to become the news of the match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-france-iraq-weather-o78205"/><id>urn:uuid:eb388414-d2e8-442b-af80-d3dcb0fa4154</id><updated>2026-06-23T15:33:24.474-04:00</updated><summary>When inclement weather delayed the France-Iraq match, freelance Associated Press photographer Derik Hamilton found a way to illustrate the impact the rain was having on the stadium.</summary></entry><entry><title>California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-trump-offshore-wind-project-lawsuit-billions-l77236"/><id>urn:uuid:fba26649-e696-4403-b4ac-fa4fa35745d8</id><updated>2026-06-23T15:27:17.576-04:00</updated><summary>California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state's central coast.</summary></entry><entry><title>In today's NBA, when a Giannis-sized opportunity knocks, teams have to take the leap</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-miami-milwaukee-trade-c63555"/><id>urn:uuid:134b8313-ed43-4eb1-86a5-03c13bcb7e59</id><updated>2026-06-23T15:25:13.468-04:00</updated><summary>Giannis Antetokounmpo is 31 years old.</summary></entry><entry><title>The NCAA changed its eligibility rules. What does that mean for transfers, rosters and playing time?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/ncaa-eligibility-rules-s11844"/><id>urn:uuid:e6c0daea-450e-413d-a854-1f55e82b85e9</id><updated>2026-06-23T15:24:17.698-04:00</updated><summary>The NCAA has approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes, limiting them to five years to complete five seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reds' Elly De La Cruz is activated after spending 3 weeks on injured list with strained hamstring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cincinnati-reds-mlb-t62026"/><id>urn:uuid:358335f2-40c8-47ab-9720-95dfc915c2db</id><updated>2026-06-23T15:11:21.980-04:00</updated><summary>Elly De La Cruz was back in the Cincinnati Reds' lineup for Tuesday night's game against Milwaukee after spending just over three weeks on the injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Army sergeant gets life sentence for shootings that wounded 5 at Georgia base</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/army-base-shooting-fort-stewart-courtmartial-r69784"/><id>urn:uuid:69aaf236-8ded-4282-b664-fd3dd9701699</id><updated>2026-06-23T15:11:18.053-04:00</updated><summary>An Army sergeant has been sentenced to life in prison for shootings that wounded five people at a Georgia base last summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Mamdani successfully backs three primary candidates as he reshapes New York politics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/primary-elections-maryland-new-york-carolina-utah-y06920"/><id>urn:uuid:7a2fb1ff-3c6c-4f8f-907f-87911e4595e8</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:53:37.249-04:00</updated><summary>The latest round of primary elections is underway in four more states.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-speedy-deportations-lawsuit-aclu-judge-w14154"/><id>urn:uuid:1651b328-a153-4b0d-bb65-914b43d40a41</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:47:32.166-04:00</updated><summary>A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants across the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers release third baseman Luis Rengifo after designating him for assignment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-luis-rengifo-w53152"/><id>urn:uuid:33f48b73-b4da-4b59-ba7c-809ab7ddb7a0</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:37:54.090-04:00</updated><summary>Luis Rengifo has been released by the Milwaukee Brewers after opening the season as their primary third baseman.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking detailed voter data from Maryland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/elections-maryland-voter-data-justice-department-u10810"/><id>urn:uuid:3b63ce05-5c5c-4e60-b29e-f0066b0077d4</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:36:03.531-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit against Maryland that sought access to the state's detailed voter records.</summary></entry><entry><title>NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-texas-expansion-k81115"/><id>urn:uuid:31d1ba1a-5c7f-4621-84da-082a2d9ece7a</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:35:32.885-04:00</updated><summary>The NHL is exploring expansion to Texas, focusing on Houston or Austin, with a framework agreed upon with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family.</summary></entry><entry><title>Recount in Port Jefferson village trustees race does not affect outcome</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/trustee-port-jefferson-village-tuhtzdb7"/><id>urn:uuid:9efec3cb-2349-4afa-ab51-d630642d2bba</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:29:37.704-04:00</updated><summary>Randi DeWitt and former trustee Kathianne Snaden defeated Bruce Miller for trustee spots.</summary></entry><entry><title>NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/ncaa-eligibility-rules-y78192"/><id>urn:uuid:dd132619-c9bb-46c9-83b1-7b118b76344a</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:27:08.510-04:00</updated><summary>The NCAA adopted a new eligibility model for Division I athletes allowing five seasons of competition over a five-year period beginning upon initial college enrollment or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first.</summary></entry><entry><title>NC State-Virginia game relocated from Brazil back to US will remain on Week Zero schedule</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/nc-state-virginia-football-brazil-week-zero-q19314"/><id>urn:uuid:6e49219d-25b4-4638-b494-b67a1607d65f</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:22:51.974-04:00</updated><summary>The N.</summary></entry><entry><title>AI stock slump raises the question if investors are just taking profits or getting very nervous</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/tech-stocks-ai-investments-m95539"/><id>urn:uuid:e918c1ef-81f1-4159-975b-faced95ce783</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:18:50.870-04:00</updated><summary>Tech companies are spending big on AI, but investors might be getting nervous.</summary></entry><entry><title>US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/iran-world-cup-travel-r17932"/><id>urn:uuid:304f6d3d-fd5b-4f5a-a5e6-8f740715a805</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:16:07.856-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kenyan authorities to charge students with murder in dorm fire that killed 16 girls</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-school-fire-utumishi-girls-j72791"/><id>urn:uuid:1049ca89-28db-40e7-bd3f-96b7c1be9bab</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:11:18.601-04:00</updated><summary>Prosecutors in Kenya have prepared murder charges against students accused of starting a deadly dormitory fire in May.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia's QR codes for counting votes will remain for midterms after lawmakers vote to delay a fix</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/georgia-voting-elections-qr-code-hand-count-g34532"/><id>urn:uuid:d2fb843b-a450-477a-98a0-813a51e1588e</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:08:15.273-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia will stick with an embattled vote-counting method that relies on QR codes for this year's midterm elections after state lawmakers passed legislation that put off making changes until 2028.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brendan Sorsby has to wait until 2027 to join the NFL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/brendan-sorsby-nfl-draft-l00446"/><id>urn:uuid:68bee944-d80d-40f2-b058-209d523f1f2f</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:06:20.433-04:00</updated><summary>Brendan Sorsby will have to wait until 2027 to begin his NFL career.</summary></entry><entry><title>EU observers back Colombia vote count amid challenge to results</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-presidential-election-espriella-cepeda-petro-v18922"/><id>urn:uuid:210b1305-4f79-49e5-b3ac-4a5f73855b73</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:00:51.298-04:00</updated><summary>A European Union mission has highlighted the transparency and efficiency of Colombia's presidential election vote count.</summary></entry><entry><title>No-cost birth is a bipartisan idea. Is it a good one?</title><author><name>Abby McCloskey</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/no-cost-births-ktybjdc9"/><id>urn:uuid:dd48d152-dfef-4c14-8f51-778204535875</id><updated>2026-06-23T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A bipartisan group in Congress is working to make birth free for all Americans.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Wheel of Fortune Live!' spinning into Patchogue</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/wheel-of-fortune-live-m9cz35pp"/><id>urn:uuid:c9d6a4f9-b4a5-47c9-8740-fbb9f609ce79</id><updated>2026-06-23T13:49:40.507-04:00</updated><summary>You may win a trip or cash when the game comes to Patchogue Theatre on Oct. 6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southampton police body camera footage shows Steven Eastwood stabbing his mother, ignoring officers, before police fatally shot him</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/steven-eastwood-southampton-police-fatal-shooting-body-camera-video-g1g6mcow"/><id>urn:uuid:35ca239c-eb62-4a84-848d-ff3390500215</id><updated>2026-06-23T13:49:28.866-04:00</updated><summary>The police body camera footage was released by the state Attorney General's office, which is mandated to investigate all police-involved deaths.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/un-peacekeepers-council-crimes-accountability-justice-killing-l59451"/><id>urn:uuid:e9e38e50-21a4-48ca-bf8a-1717b39fff06</id><updated>2026-06-23T13:41:13.532-04:00</updated><summary>The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing new steps to ensure that perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Winning a national championship at Oklahoma starts with baseball players making their beds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/oklahoma-sooners-baseball-cws-q07022"/><id>urn:uuid:0f166a96-250b-48f4-8c60-889486c25cf7</id><updated>2026-06-23T13:37:41.894-04:00</updated><summary>Skip Johnson looks for the right type of player for his Oklahoma baseball program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/senate-iran-war-powers-resolution-trump-l79882"/><id>urn:uuid:d7b9f4f0-9835-4660-afa4-fe8f44679604</id><updated>2026-06-23T13:37:30.728-04:00</updated><summary>The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rubio-iran-united-arab-emirates-kuwait-bahrain-a53151"/><id>urn:uuid:e3ca9414-c30c-4040-8ed0-967c94b8054d</id><updated>2026-06-23T13:26:35.121-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the United Arab Emirates on the first leg of a three-nation tour of Gulf countries aimed at easing their concerns about the result of an agreement intended to end the war with Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Corey Heim earns first Cup Series win and Antonelli leads F1 into Austria</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/auto-racing-glance-u92757"/><id>urn:uuid:620fad14-9d6f-407d-9bb8-cdafe594a7ad</id><updated>2026-06-23T13:18:40.934-04:00</updated><summary>Corey Heim rallied from early adversity to capture his first Cup Series victory in only his 13th start, leading Bubba Wallace across the line for a 23XI Racing sweep of the top two spots.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nelly Korda goes for a 3rd straight major at Hazeltine. PGA Tour plays final signature event</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-tour-lpga-major-kpmg-i46698"/><id>urn:uuid:dabee37d-f4b0-4d43-8bf5-d7224e16cadf</id><updated>2026-06-23T13:15:18.000-04:00</updated><summary>Nelly Korda goes for a third straight major in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with two goals against Uzbekistan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ronaldo-world-cup-score-u21747"/><id>urn:uuid:67855fc5-be8c-42a3-9b01-4e664b76be94</id><updated>2026-06-23T13:15:09.377-04:00</updated><summary>Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting two goals in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/reflecting-pool-trump-algae-coating-park-police-l72486"/><id>urn:uuid:8b0fc6aa-3a62-48f0-a607-4a384505d941</id><updated>2026-06-23T13:05:41.821-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says six people have been arrested over recent damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Barnyard to close in Hampton Bays</title><author><name>Carissa Kellman</name><email>carissa.kellman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/long-island-getaways/the-barnyard-hampton-bays-closes-fcu7g5f7"/><id>urn:uuid:26798c8d-fca9-4e31-b9e3-b7137fa67f72</id><updated>2026-06-23T13:00:09.676-04:00</updated><summary>The property's former tenant became one of Long Island's most recognizable summer destinations.</summary></entry><entry><title>US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-sanctions-cuba-gaesa-rubio-r10888"/><id>urn:uuid:b651832a-925f-45a9-ad73-bf7d655f932c</id><updated>2026-06-23T12:53:30.503-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. government has slapped additional sanctions on Cuban companies that are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stampede at World Cup match viewing in Jordan's Amman kills 1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-jordan-algeria-amman-amman-stampede-i84405"/><id>urn:uuid:ff757cae-e8b6-4dda-94c2-3785419f2682</id><updated>2026-06-23T12:50:30.417-04:00</updated><summary>Jordan's state news agency reports that one person has died and eight others have been injured in a stampede in central Amman.</summary></entry><entry><title>Danny St. Louis sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape of 13-year-old girl who went missing</title><author><name>Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/danny-st-louis-missing-girl-rape-sentence-cocaine-fnicwq9z"/><id>urn:uuid:75381514-979a-4929-90eb-0beac5e2cdf5</id><updated>2026-06-23T12:50:14.950-04:00</updated><summary>Danny St. Louis, 45, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing the girl, whose 25-day disappearance made national headlines.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan forgives $200M in medical debt</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-medical-debt-forgiveness-d80558"/><id>urn:uuid:6f92d6e2-1c0e-496c-92ea-3fd8dc78fcee</id><updated>2026-06-23T12:38:10.256-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan is taking another step to eliminate medical debt for thousands of residents.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amar Corbin, of Mastic, convicted of strangling, injuring 8-month-old</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/baby-strangled-conviction-mastic-npfohsf7"/><id>urn:uuid:7bd2b234-7b87-4dfe-8b63-1502f7914a59</id><updated>2026-06-23T12:36:12.023-04:00</updated><summary>Amar Corbin faces up to 7 years in prison, authorities said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/nuclear-reactors-energy-trump-wright-g69037"/><id>urn:uuid:c7d1f23f-9839-4934-82d4-a20e1d4336ac</id><updated>2026-06-23T12:34:47.549-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prosecutors are declining to charge more felony domestic violence cases, citing staffing issues</title><author><name> InvestigateWest</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spokane-prosecutors-domestic-violence-cases-declined-staffing-h47086"/><id>urn:uuid:b499b117-158d-4002-89e3-ddf7f1976157</id><updated>2026-06-23T12:20:48.751-04:00</updated><summary>Spokane County prosecutors are declining more domestic violence cases due to a lack of victim cooperation and a strained criminal justice system.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caner sues Truett McConnell University over termination</title><author><name> Now Habersham</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/truett-mcconnell-university-president-termination-lawsuit-w79961"/><id>urn:uuid:e0698bee-d1a8-4b85-bca7-efb63d8983ca</id><updated>2026-06-23T12:18:45.167-04:00</updated><summary>Former Truett McConnell University President Emir Caner has filed a lawsuit against the Georgia university.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cristiano Ronaldo roars back with 2 goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-portugal-uzbekistan-score-ronaldo-d31273"/><id>urn:uuid:c8b9ccaf-95e4-45d8-9bfe-39af1b58b451</id><updated>2026-06-23T12:10:37.722-04:00</updated><summary>Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team's opening match.</summary></entry><entry><title>Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-hydration-breaks-infantino-t24343"/><id>urn:uuid:78e4144d-9727-4993-b086-2c8d2db0a4ee</id><updated>2026-06-23T12:10:06.241-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year's tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspect in Montreal officer's death left manifesto tied to incel ideology, source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/montreal-police-officer-killed-incel-canada-manifesto-r17932"/><id>urn:uuid:63743c6f-8e5c-477f-8a4e-bbbce82d8430</id><updated>2026-06-23T12:02:01.294-04:00</updated><summary>An official tells The Associated Press that the suspect accused of killing a police officer outside a Montreal hotel has a manifesto linking him to the "incel" ideology.</summary></entry><entry><title>Loan forgiveness made students worse off, then and now</title><author><name>Allison Schrager</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/student-debt-loan-forgiveness-porru14m"/><id>urn:uuid:bec3d025-f09e-4c9c-902f-39fd88de00ef</id><updated>2026-06-23T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Student borrowers are now facing a rude awakening.</summary></entry><entry><title>8 convicted in Texas immigration center shooting and protest are sentenced to decades in prison</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/prairieland-detention-center-shooting-sentencing-y81143"/><id>urn:uuid:1b8effe5-d2b5-43f0-8e7c-37101d64ee90</id><updated>2026-06-23T11:57:04.663-04:00</updated><summary>Eight people accused by the Justice Department of having ties to antifa have been sentenced to decades in federal prison over a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center during a protest.</summary></entry><entry><title>How a heat dome is formed and why experts blame one for Europe's baking temperatures</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/climate-heat-dome-temperatures-europe-d12242"/><id>urn:uuid:a1730a99-40c0-42f7-a869-608e2b1ecfa5</id><updated>2026-06-23T11:53:49.511-04:00</updated><summary>Europe is sizzling under an early heat wave this week, with millions of people experiencing extremely high temperatures.</summary></entry><entry><title>Savannah Guthrie says family remains 'in agony' over missing mom, begs the public for tips</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nancy-guthrie-missing-ransom-notes-savannah-mom-g24923"/><id>urn:uuid:43484ba8-3670-4812-bcb3-dc18f01b385f</id><updated>2026-06-23T11:32:26.503-04:00</updated><summary>"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Department withdraws subpoenas that sought reporters' grand jury testimony, sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/justice-department-fbi-media-u69295"/><id>urn:uuid:38e2e934-c856-4b9c-a1de-0a5ad851a20f</id><updated>2026-06-23T11:22:21.579-04:00</updated><summary>The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas that sought to compel reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to testify before a grand jury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock after NHL clears veteran coach following an investigation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/mike-babcock-oilers-coach-l20713"/><id>urn:uuid:a8cd7355-4e1c-4750-8fbd-39795ded5dee</id><updated>2026-06-23T11:13:01.323-04:00</updated><summary>The Edmonton Oilers have hired Mike Babcock as head coach, marking his return to the NHL after more than six years.</summary></entry><entry><title>In annual report, SafeSport Center says it is reducing time it takes to resolve cases</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/safesport-cases-annual-report-t50620"/><id>urn:uuid:806192b3-7403-4b82-82db-a8e3d092fca7</id><updated>2026-06-23T11:10:10.242-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Center for SafeSport said it reduced the time it took to complete cases it fully investigated by 9% over the past two years, a sign of progress at an agency that has been criticized for taking too long to resolve many of the thousands of complaints it has received since opening nearly 10 years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top 10 Knicks draft picks in franchise history</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-top-10-draft-picks-c3bl1sm1"/><id>urn:uuid:4926df0e-0fdc-40e7-9c2b-e7b5560c94ff</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:57:07.861-04:00</updated><summary>Patrick Ewing, Walt Frazier and Willis Reed compete for the top spot.</summary></entry><entry><title>China's newest aircraft carrier sails through the Taiwan Strait</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-aircraft-carrier-taiwan-strait-fujian-q43808"/><id>urn:uuid:eb971cda-e106-4592-9102-33c104836fcb</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:46:54.738-04:00</updated><summary>China's newest and most powerful aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bucks must figure out how to move forward after trading away franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks-heat-k85819"/><id>urn:uuid:18f8b7f9-c704-429e-8bde-8a83fcc97987</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:42:44.521-04:00</updated><summary>Giannis Antetokounmpo brought Milwaukee back to relevance and delivered the franchise its first title in half a century.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/snap-food-aid-candy-soda-sugary-drink-f63595"/><id>urn:uuid:2a8bfe85-dd8e-40da-8d11-cb321eb48f65</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:42:28.929-04:00</updated><summary>A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda.</summary></entry><entry><title>Covering Long Island like no one else can</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://projects.newsday.com/long-island/covering-long-island-like-no-one-else-can/"/><id>urn:uuid:c9f6dfaf-65c8-40e1-b815-4456b1d8ff84</id><updated>2023-01-03T08:39:27.000-05:00</updated><summary>Newsday journalists work around the clock to bring you the latest news and information that impacts the way you live your life on Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Department announces hundreds of charges in multi-billion-dollar healthcare fraud crackdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/justice-department-healthcare-fraud-r88630"/><id>urn:uuid:96b0eb8d-3cee-4b44-bc7f-e97d8ca6acbf</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:35:15.842-04:00</updated><summary>The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against 455 people as part of a two-week healthcare fraud crackdown that officials say involved more than $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to insurers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kenya's health minister orders suspension of construction on a US-backed Ebola facility</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-us-ebola-quarantine-health-minister-o12644"/><id>urn:uuid:ebfbc0d0-772f-47d4-b764-aacd8e26cbc3</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:34:51.378-04:00</updated><summary>Kenyan Health Minister Aden Duale has ordered the suspension of the construction of an Ebola quarantine center for Americans after he was held in contempt by a court that had halted the project.</summary></entry><entry><title>Armani's heirs carry the vision forward as the house faces its next chapter</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/giorgio-armani-legacy-milan-fashion-d94788"/><id>urn:uuid:b0bde760-1b7a-4f3e-9a71-99df081385e1</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:32:09.430-04:00</updated><summary>Giorgio Armani's legacy continues to shine at his historic Milan headquarters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on immigration case dealing with green card holders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-trump-immigration-m41317"/><id>urn:uuid:55c65514-8a3b-4171-9d40-8ae53f642979</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:31:38.243-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court is siding with the Trump administration in an immigration case dealing with the government's power over green card holders accused of crimes.</summary></entry><entry><title>The world of extreme pogo is an eye-popping blend of artistry, courage and 'mystical zest'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/extreme-pogo-h54013"/><id>urn:uuid:e1f6f2cf-2868-412b-9fa1-d77197709df3</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:31:31.302-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Mena's dream of becoming a world champion pogoer has finally come true.</summary></entry><entry><title>The world of extreme pogo is an eye-popping blend of artistry, courage and 'mystical zest'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/pogo-extreme-sports-x33995"/><id>urn:uuid:b32afd1d-dcad-443e-a0ae-3f2d93296a21</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:30:26.667-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Mena's dream of becoming a world champion pogoer has finally come true.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-taxes-foreclosure-b20256"/><id>urn:uuid:4f0c73c8-8c51-4196-9522-fdde7c32a34b</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:27:33.104-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has rejected an effort to reshape tax foreclosure sales to allow the original owners to keep more money when homes are sold to recoup unpaid taxes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the new Giving USA report</title><author><name> Chronicle of Philanthropy</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/giving-usa-report-philanthropy-2025-c35822"/><id>urn:uuid:5d75ff7d-f87c-4d83-bb16-b9eedd5dc82f</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:26:55.020-04:00</updated><summary>Philanthropic donations in the U.S. rose to $617 billion in 2025, marking a 3% increase from the previous year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyndham Clark showed his toughness as the US Open champion Long Island didn't want</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/wyndham-clark-us-open-shinnecock-hills-gallery-b43037"/><id>urn:uuid:6309f6be-3c34-482a-abda-e8ca1d4e9cd8</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:26:31.529-04:00</updated><summary>Wyndham Clark isn't the only unpopular U.S. Open champion.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court OKs Exxon Mobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-cuba-exxon-castro-f08443"/><id>urn:uuid:660f6c4a-c179-4658-8827-0d04aa2f1dfb</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:20:49.117-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-prison-dreadlocks-rastafari-louisiana-l68273"/><id>urn:uuid:2829c36e-28a7-4425-a173-3bc1b5c4174b</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:17:40.369-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Green Acres getting Mavis auto center, Clique clothing store, Fabulous Optical</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/green-acres-mall-valley-stream-mavis-tire-clique-fabulous-optical-tqedwnm3"/><id>urn:uuid:52bc4a81-a4fc-4979-a1c1-087b222b8840</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:15:10.773-04:00</updated><summary>Mavis plans to open a 10,500-square-foot automotive center on an outparcel along Sunrise Highway.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court kills suit claiming Cisco's technology helped China persecute Falun Gong members</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-china-cisco-falun-gong-lawsuit-g99762"/><id>urn:uuid:6141fe78-a4fc-4587-b8b2-40e204a9ae36</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:11:14.315-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has granted tech giant Cisco's bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company's technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Americans are hacking summer travel costs amid inflation</title><author><name>TNS</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/summer-travel-costs-ofcxgp1k"/><id>urn:uuid:80e8d2bc-06ba-4322-8640-eb38e0ad5fa1</id><updated>2026-06-23T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Americans are using budget filters, rewards, and bundling to manage summer travel expenses amid inflation and rising airline ticket prices.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gennaro Gattuso named as Lazio coach after Italy debacle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/gattuso-lazio-coach-serie-a-r09419"/><id>urn:uuid:6770ebd5-36e6-4219-aa24-a8dbbc8eda00</id><updated>2026-06-23T09:59:11.900-04:00</updated><summary>Former Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has been hired by Lazio.</summary></entry><entry><title>From renter to owner, Sharpton locks in National Action Network's Harlem foothold for the long haul</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/al-sharpton-national-action-network-headquarters-harlem-e76099"/><id>urn:uuid:fc81b84f-b157-42b6-8de8-96c956ef84e2</id><updated>2026-06-23T09:44:11.198-04:00</updated><summary>The Rev. Al Sharpton is putting final touches on a new Harlem headquarters for his National Action Network organization.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-crimea-drone-peninsula-m49093"/><id>urn:uuid:8da014a4-74b5-4c61-a4be-f6a5cfe1da3d</id><updated>2026-06-23T09:43:47.688-04:00</updated><summary>Ukraine says its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv's military authorities seek to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the latest stage of the 4-year-old war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sharp and Halliday rescue New Zealand to beat Scotland at Women's T20 World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/women-t20-world-cup-newzealand-srilanka-australia-c25379"/><id>urn:uuid:013a6d45-26f3-4552-90c0-6e6aca770f49</id><updated>2026-06-23T09:35:45.773-04:00</updated><summary>Defending champion New Zealand has lived to fight another day at the Women's Twenty20 World Cup after Scotland was overcome by six wickets in Bristol.</summary></entry><entry><title>'They failed her:' Indy's hospital to jail pipeline</title><author><name> Mirror Indy</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indianapolis-hospital-arrests-mental-health-jail-l77519"/><id>urn:uuid:be55490f-bf33-4343-b7a5-aef0152a2faf</id><updated>2026-06-23T09:34:01.591-04:00</updated><summary>Adilah Patton's story highlights the challenges faced by individuals with mental health issues in healthcare settings.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-vance-hegseth-economy-citizenship-pool-f97136"/><id>urn:uuid:18e27bda-0441-4deb-a22e-2aee9406e5eb</id><updated>2026-06-23T09:00:12.779-04:00</updated><summary>The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>A tale of two tours: PGA Tour approves two-tiered system in 2028 with expanded fields</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-tour-model-two-tiers-rolapp-w67199"/><id>urn:uuid:9c88bd24-4491-43d9-a63e-c153a3a11c60</id><updated>2026-06-23T08:58:45.566-04:00</updated><summary>The PGA Tour has approved big changes to its model in 2028.</summary></entry><entry><title>Morningstar Farms recalls frozen food products due to possible plastic contamination</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/plastic-plant-based-foods-leccrnje"/><id>urn:uuid:6d09d7b0-fcac-4c07-b646-ed16ad52e5e4</id><updated>2026-06-23T08:27:32.663-04:00</updated><summary>Morningstar Farms is recalling its 10.5 oz. Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and 8 oz. Hot &amp; Spicy Sausage Patties.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thai woman faces a Myanmar court in an immigration trial tied to US diplomat's killing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-diplomat-death-myanmar-trial-thailand-c23171"/><id>urn:uuid:854663b6-d572-4a0a-aca3-d69707784131</id><updated>2026-06-23T08:10:23.861-04:00</updated><summary>A Thai woman accused of killing her U.S. diplomat ex-husband has appeared in a Myanmar court.</summary></entry><entry><title>A former Zambian president's family can finally choose where he's buried after yearlong legal battle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lungu-zambia-president-body-hichilema-court-v20947"/><id>urn:uuid:c40414f2-fc9f-4b05-bc77-a67caf25cd35</id><updated>2026-06-23T08:05:55.017-04:00</updated><summary>A South African court has ruled in favor of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's family regarding his burial.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored</title><author><name> The Imprint</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indigenous-boarding-schools-oral-history-project-s35021"/><id>urn:uuid:3b60a298-9323-4a8d-8899-5c3b9ee03a74</id><updated>2026-06-23T08:05:43.392-04:00</updated><summary>The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition is wrapping up an oral history project in Tulsa, Oklahoma.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks could trade their picks if they want to run back their championship squad</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-nba-draft-iwhbyrxp"/><id>urn:uuid:5cd2b293-69dd-492d-80d7-a9fcf54abefa</id><updated>2026-06-23T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The team holds value with the No. 24 pick in the first round and the No. 31 and 55 picks in the second round.</summary></entry><entry><title>Niger becomes the third country to leave the International Criminal Court</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/niger-icc-withdrawal-process-letter-l03865"/><id>urn:uuid:106e4b03-1b51-4cc8-a140-8153b9b77586</id><updated>2026-06-23T07:56:10.266-04:00</updated><summary>Niger has formally left the International Criminal Court after accusing the global tribunal of what it says is selective justice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lithuanian government steps down after coalition reshuffle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lithuania-mindaugas-sinkeviius-inga-ruginien-l90504"/><id>urn:uuid:eb763de2-5fae-461d-aae3-bf1012709942</id><updated>2026-06-23T07:54:58.573-04:00</updated><summary>Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė and her cabinet have stepped down after changes to the ruling coalition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Philippines temporarily blocks gaming app used by suspect in deadly school shooting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philippines-school-shooting-gaming-app-n18545"/><id>urn:uuid:9b431c6c-6d56-4d5d-b3a5-df2eb8fc5185</id><updated>2026-06-23T07:50:52.651-04:00</updated><summary>Philippine authorities are temporarily blocking an online gaming app after a school shooting.</summary></entry><entry><title>40 mayors worldwide endorse a pact to shape data center development</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ai-data-centers-mayors-london-climate-week-m91204"/><id>urn:uuid:bfd13000-ddb0-4b68-b629-2a7b55d67c79</id><updated>2026-06-23T07:01:44.029-04:00</updated><summary>Forty mayors from around the world have signed onto a new pact to try to shape how urban data centers are built and operated.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man arrested in Hungary for collecting human body parts taken from cemeteries, police say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-man-arrested-collecting-body-parts-cemeteries-f56562"/><id>urn:uuid:c6ecb3bb-03c9-4933-a5d6-49a6d9babd24</id><updated>2026-06-23T06:45:16.596-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Hungary have arrested a 30-year-old man for collecting human body parts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gavin McKenna's journey takes him from the Yukon to Penn State to potential No. 1 NHL draft pick</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-draft-mckenna-penn-state-s38111"/><id>urn:uuid:35d5af3a-94b8-45cf-98a3-735d88e4a859</id><updated>2026-06-23T06:10:29.753-04:00</updated><summary>Gavin McKenna has impressed Penn State hockey coach Guy Gadowsky with his competitiveness, even in ping-pong.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about World Cup tiebreakers and how teams can advance to the knockout phase</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-tie-breakers-r77811"/><id>urn:uuid:c010ced6-feb9-4273-a233-08c0b716010a</id><updated>2026-06-23T06:00:40.416-04:00</updated><summary>The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine who's in, who's out and what's needed to advance to the next round.</summary></entry><entry><title>Take this simple step as you approach retirement</title><author><name> CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/morningstar-retirement-cash-x29275"/><id>urn:uuid:4ca70da1-8bad-4ee4-9704-af967745e11d</id><updated>2026-06-23T06:00:29.596-04:00</updated><summary>Don't wait until the last minute to fill your cash bucket.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawrence Aviation deal can still happen, with effort</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/lawrence-aviation-port-jefferson-lirr-pdxkg5pa"/><id>urn:uuid:db110b89-bab8-4b7d-84ac-fb994be4db17</id><updated>2026-06-23T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Officials just need to get out of their own way and get this back on track.</summary></entry><entry><title>The walls of silence around addiction are coming down</title><author><name>William Rule</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/addiction-studies-suffolk-county-community-college-w13o17j7"/><id>urn:uuid:320c73e2-b818-4a0c-90ca-2b83264d5725</id><updated>2026-06-23T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Not long ago families refused to talk about it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Germany's leader pledges to reform a creaking pension system and says 'failure is not an option'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-economy-pension-reform-merz-r92241"/><id>urn:uuid:bb7a9bbe-db6f-4f99-9ff1-f0762c5cb8b9</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:55:35.810-04:00</updated><summary>German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to push through a proposed reform of the country's creaking pension system that would include raising the retirement age gradually in line with life expectancy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Estranged husband of former Scottish leader sentenced to 5 years and 3 months in prison</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-scottish-national-party-theft-peter-murrell-l32940"/><id>urn:uuid:74b8a9bb-e477-4467-90e3-c2002ce2e006</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:54:33.313-04:00</updated><summary>The estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's 'Serena being Serena' as Williams makes audacious singles return at Wimbledon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/serena-williams-wimbledon-sinner-djokovic-p86195"/><id>urn:uuid:36cc944f-1269-4097-831e-624ff2923c3f</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:42:52.015-04:00</updated><summary>Serena Williams isn't stepping up her tennis return by entering the singles draw at Wimbledon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Armed group in Nigeria kills at least 20 people and exchanges gunfire with police</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-plateau-state-attack-armed-goup-q67583"/><id>urn:uuid:9b2a15d4-c12f-45b2-bcb9-185749f4e36d</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:17:54.164-04:00</updated><summary>Police say an armed group has killed at least 20 people in Nigeria.</summary></entry><entry><title>AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chief</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/climate-united-nations-london-guterres-i32643"/><id>urn:uuid:d8911b97-5ade-4903-9bd4-a3386d04b5d0</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:15:02.521-04:00</updated><summary>United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on artificial intelligence companies to release information about the carbon, water and land used to power their systems.</summary></entry><entry><title>PWHL executive says fast-paced growth reflects surging demand and is validated by new investors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/pwhl-future-mark-walter-expansion-m35245"/><id>urn:uuid:780598b7-9c81-4b1d-a86b-dabd5ab8b64f</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:10:38.514-04:00</updated><summary>The PWHL is expanding faster than expected, doubling its teams to 12 ahead of its fourth season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/afghan-taliban-brussels-eu-deportations-migration-n50492"/><id>urn:uuid:a49ce29f-410d-4450-8df8-5ca61ee2846f</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:01:28.115-04:00</updated><summary>A Taliban delegation has met in Brussels with European Union staff for closed-door talks focusing on deportations, according to a Taliban official.</summary></entry><entry><title>AI chatbots hit the dating scene, becoming the lovelorn's modern-day Cyrano</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ai-chatbot-dating-chatgpt-claude-o16359"/><id>urn:uuid:a995ef0f-41e0-44df-893d-521c9df40358</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:26.186-04:00</updated><summary>Artificial intelligence adopters have been using the tech in varied ways to find romance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roosevelt: Suburban feel, lower-priced houses, quick commutes draw buyers</title><author><name>Stacey Altherr</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/roosevelt-n4xqu1nz"/><id>urn:uuid:f5cb1aa5-67d6-4e0c-9889-017623b07b34</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Today, it's "the cheapest town in Nassau for taxes," one listing agent said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island teacher's retirement walk covers 88 miles and raises $12,000</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/chris-polhemus-walk-montauk-o7hxd0tm"/><id>urn:uuid:8c7cce34-15dd-4207-87f4-f5cda3a4060c</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>His four-day trek covered more than 222,000 steps and raised more than $12,000 for United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wildflower farms on Long Island</title><author><name>Arlene Gross</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/local-farms-wildflower-picking-mwd0n0y9"/><id>urn:uuid:4ce02a6c-37cf-4b5a-b71a-640daa022200</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore local farms offering flower picking, including dahlias and sunflowers, and enjoy creating your own bouquet with a variety of blooms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Block Island and Bridgeport: Ferry trips to take from Long Island this summer</title><author><name>Sheryl Nance-Nash</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/ferry-trips-long-island-e02t5yts"/><id>urn:uuid:e30a5ab3-8905-4e03-9926-812d47140633</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore ferry adventures from Long Island, including trips to Bridgeport and Block Island, offering scenic views and unique attractions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Small turnout on Long Island, big impact in primary elections</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/primary-vote-n3jmagqt"/><id>urn:uuid:af3b5e8f-ec97-48cd-9a85-984e8868a78c</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Voters were asked to choose their party's nominee for the November general election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rob Scuderi now has company on the list of Long Island hockey players to win the Stanley Cup</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-ic3wgzut"/><id>urn:uuid:0c646495-de10-4b8d-92ab-54a64159fd09</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi of Sound Beach became second Long Islander to lift the Cup on June 14.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tax break deal will keep Lake Ronkonkoma senior apartment complex affordable, developer says</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/lake-ronkonkoma-senior-apartment-complex-affordable-xhdrqwz7"/><id>urn:uuid:0ea59683-6985-4135-a35a-21a4cfce22f7</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Brookhaven IDA agreed to cut property taxes as long as the developer keeps the apartments affordable for at least 20 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup at MetLife Stadium has no general parking, but plenty of food, drink, and fun at fan experience area</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-metlife-stadium-dp03mgo2"/><id>urn:uuid:d919ee66-396a-425f-a55b-1fb91138ff94</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Lot E and Lot F at MetLife Stadium became a fan zone ahead of Monday's World Cup match.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heuermann sentencing, Juneteenth in Nassau, bus camera tickets, Tooth Fairy</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/rex-heuermann-sentencing-juneteenth-in-nassau-bus-camera-tickets-tooth-fairy-payday-xtyhpg5o"/><id>urn:uuid:25441e78-6e3d-4300-83ac-ac4f4a27ab62</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Best lobster rolls on Long Island: Critics' picks</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/critics-picks-best-lobster-rolls-2026-long-island-qu0w4tvg"/><id>urn:uuid:6756b429-eb01-48d2-9c1a-0fec926fb33a</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Newsday's food critics have found the best takes on the summer-favorite dish.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brandon Bussi's dream took him from Sound Beach to Stanley Cup with Carolina Hurricanes</title><author><name>Andrew Gross and&amp;nbsp;Colin&amp;nbsp;Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/goalie-brandon-bussi-nhl-carolina-hurricanes-sound-beach-r87v1mkb"/><id>urn:uuid:e441d9fd-e26f-4ef4-a174-77c2dcf20625</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Hurricanes goalie's dream came true through hard work and dedication to his craft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gilgo Beach killings: Investigators renewing efforts to identify remains of Asian victim found in 2011</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/gilgo-beach-killings-asian-doe-investigation-ray-tierney-ot4f57eb"/><id>urn:uuid:6d95d904-221a-470c-9b2b-117675f0a607</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Investigators have said the man, who died of blunt force trauma, was clad in women's clothing, an indication that he might have been a sex worker.</summary></entry><entry><title>John Lowe, of Sayville, pleads guilty to insider trading scheme that netted $1 million in illegal profits</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/john-lowe-sayville-insider-trading-illegal-profit-kgs1n9ov"/><id>urn:uuid:c0141cc1-af39-43c6-a554-5de12a6b79a5</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>John Lowe, of Sayville, faces up to 20 years in prison for his role in a six-year insider-trading scheme.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper's NBA mock draft: Plenty of uncertainty at No. 1 overall</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-mock-draft-tqcjkpn5"/><id>urn:uuid:0562e945-437d-4e0c-909d-c2b65b8ad548</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Who's No. 1 in this draft? It could be any of four players — and it's not for lack of talent.</summary></entry><entry><title>Farmingdale to expand parking, upgrade fire equipment with $1.5 million in bond borrowing</title><author><name>Amit Ben-Bassat</name><email>amit.ben-bassat@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/farmingdale-parking-firefighter-upgrades-msw3nvxn"/><id>urn:uuid:2140e026-820c-4eeb-aa21-cecbb6a1c532</id><updated>2026-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Mayor Ralph Ekstrand said up to 24 spaces will be added to a lot that's a short walk from Main Street. The village also will use $534,290 to buy new breathing apparatuses for its firefighters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/andy-burnham-uk-labour-leadership-contest-starmer-i00918"/><id>urn:uuid:d2084ea8-f72b-46a9-ad70-f755e7ef08b0</id><updated>2026-06-23T04:36:55.306-04:00</updated><summary>Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour Party leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Offshore typhoon threatens 2 northern Philippine provinces with possible flooding and rough seas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philippines-taiwan-japan-typhoon-mekkhala-d42967"/><id>urn:uuid:9c4a971d-8bbd-478b-9b14-88719e40f122</id><updated>2026-06-23T04:15:48.854-04:00</updated><summary>Philippine authorities have warned of possible flooding, landslides and rough seas in the country's two northernmost provinces as a powerful typhoon roared offshore.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guinness crowns Canberra town crier as the world's loudest person at 122.4 decibels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-guinness-world-record-loudest-shout-i28281"/><id>urn:uuid:eff41009-0f7e-47f8-ba04-879d82ab207c</id><updated>2026-06-23T04:08:58.164-04:00</updated><summary>An Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier has been recognized as the world's loudest person.</summary></entry><entry><title>US and Iran dispute whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-lebanon-june-20-2026-y22766"/><id>urn:uuid:1f6193dd-599f-4788-b366-79d1e4ff9470</id><updated>2026-06-23T03:50:35.253-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. and Iran disputed whether Tehran had agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites.</summary></entry><entry><title>France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/heat-wave-france-europe-climate-change-record-l69690"/><id>urn:uuid:e6cb8873-7ef3-41ac-9ccb-be358a82bd0f</id><updated>2026-06-23T03:37:10.896-04:00</updated><summary>France recorded its hottest day ever as an early heat wave gripped Europe.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turkey detains 209 in raids in the capital ahead of July's NATO summit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-nato-summit-suspects-detained-r88916"/><id>urn:uuid:368a6a8c-6168-403b-b7c1-871021a8d42b</id><updated>2026-06-23T03:34:39.778-04:00</updated><summary>Security forces in Turkey have detained over 200 people with suspected links to extremist groups, including the Islamic State.</summary></entry><entry><title>Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/mexico-world-cup-price-stadium-inequality-i70666"/><id>urn:uuid:15fec54a-98c3-4318-b451-b878711d9080</id><updated>2026-06-23T03:14:57.832-04:00</updated><summary>Mexicans are reclaiming the FIFA World Cup with street celebrations as high ticket prices keep many out of stadiums.</summary></entry><entry><title>Algeria rallies past Jordan 2-1 for its first win at a World Cup since 2014</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-jordan-algeria-score-p99787"/><id>urn:uuid:82561007-b319-4dea-a44b-65a5e9e724dc</id><updated>2026-06-23T01:13:11.010-04:00</updated><summary>Algeria has scored off two corner kicks in the second half to rally for a 2-1 win over Jordan and bolster its chances of advancing to the knockout round of the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Machado homers and King pitches 7 strong innings as Padres beat NL East-leading Braves 1-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-padres-score-machado-king-s54607"/><id>urn:uuid:7a3daeb4-fec7-4c21-b798-c7fd187ad23d</id><updated>2026-06-23T01:03:47.552-04:00</updated><summary>Manny Machado homered and Michael King pitched seven strong innings for his first win since May 18 as the San Diego Padres beat the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves 1-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shooting suspect scoped out library before returning with a shotgun and killing 2, police say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-library-shooting-chico-e09088"/><id>urn:uuid:b417b2ec-fa85-4d12-abaa-a6695cae6602</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:51:59.869-04:00</updated><summary>An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in a shooting at a library in Northern California that left two people dead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paige Bueckers scores 27, Fudd adds career-high 26 as the Wings beat the Storm 112-110 in overtime</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wings-storm-score-a00894"/><id>urn:uuid:779ca739-40b1-488c-8522-851d5d5cd91d</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:50:45.375-04:00</updated><summary>Paige Bueckers scored 27 points, Azzi Fudd added a career-high 26, including the go-ahead basket late in overtime, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 112-110.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miami Heat trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-giannis-antetokounmpo-aqf4iimx"/><id>urn:uuid:7c5fadd4-eaf5-4403-b517-910324e320e0</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:48:46.637-04:00</updated><summary>Miwaukee to get back a slew of players</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyle Bradish dominates for 8 innings as Orioles roll to 6-1 victory over Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-angels-score-bradish-ward-x69820"/><id>urn:uuid:a635c4a1-f072-42cb-b96e-9390eda57a48</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:38:05.477-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Bradish pitched eight shutout innings, Taylor Ward hit a leadoff home run against his former team and the Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/donald-trump-mack-truck-pennsylvania-u90449"/><id>urn:uuid:93f194f1-399f-4d3c-a80d-4d3f0960ac3f</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:09:09.021-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania, for a speech meant to focusing on the economy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/giannis-trade-miami-heat-milwaukee-e25496"/><id>urn:uuid:b1a5f7a2-9e73-4ab0-b187-ad41b707128f</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:07:50.353-04:00</updated><summary>Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting traded to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster move.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Brexit broke British politics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brexit-vote-10th-anniversary-broken-uk-politics-n78493"/><id>urn:uuid:6a4061d7-a8f1-4759-8185-c8dbe4fea0ba</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:07:42.672-04:00</updated><summary>Brexit fractured the European Union, and it broke British politics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alan Wilson wins South Carolina Republican governor runoff after Trump hedges his bet on race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/south-carolina-primary-governor-evette-wilson-l78835"/><id>urn:uuid:18fde396-e519-4d8b-9e82-10bc0c25bb61</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:06:07.282-04:00</updated><summary>South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the GOP runoff election for governor, defeating the candidate President Donald Trump had initially backed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ben McAdams defeats progressives in Utah Democratic primary as he seeks a return to US House</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/utah-house-democrats-primary-election-d51934"/><id>urn:uuid:46e6c001-f823-4cc0-bf6d-3e37c6321c01</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:05:42.261-04:00</updated><summary>Former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams has won the Democratic primary in a redrawn U.S. House district in Utah that Democrats are favored to win this fall.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York, ousts 2 incumbents from Congress</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/nyc-house-congress-primary-election-e11871"/><id>urn:uuid:2c36f93a-f280-4ef5-bcac-99a0719a900a</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:05:30.453-04:00</updated><summary>Top allies of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani have defeated establishment-backed Democrats in New York's congressional primary elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Starmer went from Labour Party hero to calling it quits within 2 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/prime-minister-starmer-resign-burnham-mandelson-g23515"/><id>urn:uuid:f07dff18-17e7-4a89-8579-a34cb63c2295</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:05:18.576-04:00</updated><summary>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has admitted defeat, resigning less than two years after leading his party to a massive victory in 2024.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maryland Democrats make Adrian Boafo their choice to replace his former boss, Rep. Steny Hoyer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/maryland-election-2026-primary-n61954"/><id>urn:uuid:61f6a060-de40-48e7-b9e9-e1b2608a8e8b</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:05:05.166-04:00</updated><summary>Maryland Democrat Adrian Boafo has advanced to November's general election in the race to succeed his retiring former boss, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America's 250th anniversary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-america-250-anniversary-great-american-fair-u06302"/><id>urn:uuid:5b9d5c2c-1caa-4175-a8ea-7fe310c63ee2</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:04:40.367-04:00</updated><summary>The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History highlights the complexities of the American story.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Oklahoma death row inmate has a new trial set for a 1997 killing of motel owner</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oklahoma-death-row-glossip-a35584"/><id>urn:uuid:7e14bddc-bd44-4200-ad57-d3a88a7f4a9d</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:03:44.711-04:00</updated><summary>A new murder trial is scheduled for September for a former Oklahoma death row inmate who was released from nearly three decades of incarceration last year after being on the brink of execution three times over a 1997 killing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mamdani proves his power in New York House races, plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primaries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/donald-trump-zohran-mamdani-new-york-x00500"/><id>urn:uuid:2d870c41-59a5-41f6-95eb-3185164475ee</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:03:11.378-04:00</updated><summary>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has successfully backed three allies in Democratic U.S. House primaries.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture through</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/strait-hormuz-ships-crossing-iran-us-o66312"/><id>urn:uuid:6cd0805c-79d1-468b-bda5-ae65f07fc89d</id><updated>2026-06-23T00:01:36.254-04:00</updated><summary>Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that's constricted global oil supplies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nathan Saliba is a contender to replace injured Koné for Canada's World Cup game against Switzerland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/canada-world-cup-kone-saliba-switzerland-b09820"/><id>urn:uuid:60473d17-ea76-46da-99fa-fb979dc82746</id><updated>2026-06-22T23:42:02.159-04:00</updated><summary>Canada's first win at a World Cup came at a cost as Ismaël Koné sustained a severe leg injury against Qatar.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sam Antonacci's walk-off two-run single in ninth lifts White Sox over Guardians 6-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cleveland-guardians-chicago-white-sox-score-mlb-k94160"/><id>urn:uuid:f7d1a863-e2c1-4643-929d-2527fae0948a</id><updated>2026-06-22T23:41:31.707-04:00</updated><summary>Sam Antonacci had a walk-off two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning after Cleveland scored twice in the top half to take the lead and the Chicago White Sox beat the Guardians 6-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff returns from the IL and records his 900th career strikeout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brandon-woodruff-brewers-a86780"/><id>urn:uuid:dc71133a-e1c0-4dd6-b6f7-a6c36cad81cd</id><updated>2026-06-22T23:27:25.554-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Woodruff's 900th career strikeout wasn't the most important accomplishment for the Milwaukee Brewers right-hander on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jake McCarthy hits 3-run triple in 9th inning as Rockies rally for 3-2 win over Red Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-rockies-score-mccarthy-chapman-b62056"/><id>urn:uuid:98a7494c-45b2-430e-aa90-5a3aff714de2</id><updated>2026-06-22T23:23:35.532-04:00</updated><summary>Jake McCarthy hit a three-run triple down the left-field line in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colombia's last training session before World Cup match against Congo suspended because of storm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-colombia-training-suspended-b85281"/><id>urn:uuid:cd84a973-9d50-4fa9-a92a-bc9641ef4968</id><updated>2026-06-22T23:16:56.604-04:00</updated><summary>Colombia's final training session before its World Cup game against Congo was suspended because of a storm.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kazuma Okamoto homers and Blue Jays' bullpen shuts the door in 4-2 victory over Astros</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-blue-jays-score-j89732"/><id>urn:uuid:b749af36-a6e2-4ba1-a9de-08fced231ab4</id><updated>2026-06-22T23:13:11.517-04:00</updated><summary>Pinch-hitter Myles Straw drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning with one of Toronto's three sacrifice flies, and Kazuma Okamoto homered to help the Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 4-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bagpipes and kilts flood ballpark as Scotland fans turn a Marlins game into a party</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-scotland-tartan-army-marlins-k74719"/><id>urn:uuid:c032bec1-b4e3-4060-8baf-bc114c0af11f</id><updated>2026-06-22T23:12:58.817-04:00</updated><summary>The sound of bagpipes echoed around the outskirts of the Miami Marlins' ballpark hours before the first pitch, as Scotland fans announced their arrival in South Florida days before their squad's World Cup match against Brazil.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SEC's 7th in a row</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/cws-finals-oklahoma-north-carolina-v97349"/><id>urn:uuid:b4bfe7d5-18dd-474f-b7c6-b3bf45cb004d</id><updated>2026-06-22T23:02:00.729-04:00</updated><summary>Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina's uncharacteristic pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its way to a 13-2 victory in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the College World Series finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/julius-randle-timberwolves-nets-trade-q42634"/><id>urn:uuid:7aa84aeb-db4c-4b39-8b35-ddee04d7bb55</id><updated>2026-06-22T23:00:47.015-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms said Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caitlin Clark scores 24, Kelsey Mitchell adds 22 and the Fever beat the Mercury 86-77</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/mercury-fever-score-c09803"/><id>urn:uuid:faa71fd2-17a1-4886-b782-0e257e3c8b15</id><updated>2026-06-22T22:55:58.661-04:00</updated><summary>Caitlin Clark had 24 points and nine assists, Kelsey Mitchell scored 22 points, and the Indiana Fever overcame a 13-point, first-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Mercury 86-77.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mead and Garcia Jr. homer, Griffin pitches into 8th inning and Nationals beat Phillies 4-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-nationals-score-u82505"/><id>urn:uuid:d1efe2fb-b25e-4dd0-99d8-697698e86762</id><updated>2026-06-22T22:55:52.543-04:00</updated><summary>Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. homered, Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Phillies 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the division rivals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-us-iran-war-oil-spacex-v78230"/><id>urn:uuid:dc23c4fa-d8fd-478b-8003-8297f0c849e1</id><updated>2026-06-22T22:39:52.995-04:00</updated><summary>Pullbacks in big technology companies sent indexes lower on Wall Street.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homer for the Dodgers in their 2-1 win over the Twins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-twins-score-ohtani-buxton-tucker-k29846"/><id>urn:uuid:815689d8-0f2e-4189-83b8-8e23cbefff20</id><updated>2026-06-22T22:30:58.869-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, Freddie Freeman also went deep to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Portugal coach stays mum on Cristiano Ronaldo's potential start after lackluster World Cup opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-world-cup-v07674"/><id>urn:uuid:d24e27b4-64fa-4eb9-b5c5-ba5ab2319d27</id><updated>2026-06-22T22:25:30.845-04:00</updated><summary>Portugal coach Roberto Martínez wouldn't say if Cristiano Ronaldo would start Tuesday's World Cup match against Uzbekistan after the superstar's forgettable performance in the team's opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wetherholt, Church, Pallante key Cardinals' 3-2 win over Diamondbacks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-cardinals-score-p73101"/><id>urn:uuid:b8ce3252-f709-456e-9d8c-86002d0771b3</id><updated>2026-06-22T22:24:22.929-04:00</updated><summary>Rookies JJ Wetherholt and Nathan Church each had two hits, sparking the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rhyne Howard scores 20, Allisha Gray and Madina Okot each add 18 as the Dream beat Tempo 94-87</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/tempo-dream-score-t79196"/><id>urn:uuid:be3bd1ec-4cdc-41f0-8ef7-ded0f1caf5f1</id><updated>2026-06-22T22:09:21.002-04:00</updated><summary>Rhyne Howard scored 20 points, Allisha Gray and rookie Madina Okot each added 18, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Toronto Tempo 94-87 for their fourth straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-norway-senegal-score-l26099"/><id>urn:uuid:729d1225-9114-4731-9d4e-65ac36e805f3</id><updated>2026-06-22T22:05:22.753-04:00</updated><summary>Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and Norway advanced to the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/erling-haaland-world-cup-goals-m00892"/><id>urn:uuid:aacb6a73-e967-41ca-a481-3581301e4b60</id><updated>2026-06-22T22:01:03.721-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé delivered dazzling performances on a showcase day for the World Cup's top scorers.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLB Commish: Giants botched Pride Night cap guidance, leaving players unclear on opt-out</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mlb-pride-night-bible-hawley-w05973"/><id>urn:uuid:ce5f393a-0165-4092-9c02-63508a524300</id><updated>2026-06-22T22:00:47.169-04:00</updated><summary>MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says the San Francisco Giants failed to inform players they could opt out of wearing rainbow-themed caps during Pride Night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Argentina forward Julián Álvarez says he wants out of Atletico Madrid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/alvarez-atletico-madrid-argentina-world-cup-y15359"/><id>urn:uuid:562e73ea-662d-4c3e-9bdb-ebeaf41009fc</id><updated>2026-06-22T21:50:53.434-04:00</updated><summary>Argentina forward Julián Álvarez says he wants out of Atletico Madrid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Woodruff's stellar return and Ortiz's sacrifice fly in 10th lift Brewers to 2-1 win over Reds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-reds-baseball-score-v14437"/><id>urn:uuid:99a6e268-bb6c-4c9f-8270-540578765cc7</id><updated>2026-06-22T21:49:16.188-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Woodruff took a perfect game into the sixth inning in his return and Joey Ortiz's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning drove home the go-ahead run as the first-place Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/james-handy-stabbed-gledhill-girlfriend-g31082"/><id>urn:uuid:f0f76c94-bf64-4a2f-9a6a-23dd2a62ffa9</id><updated>2026-06-22T21:43:38.087-04:00</updated><summary>A judge has found that a man charged with the murder of actor James Handy is not mentally competent for court proceedings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brittney Griner becomes WNBA's career blocks leader, and the Sun beat the Sky 92-63</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sky-sun-score-h71187"/><id>urn:uuid:216d7dab-4913-459c-99d8-5e5bc1f50da5</id><updated>2026-06-22T21:42:52.226-04:00</updated><summary>Brittney Griner scored 14 points and became the WNBA's career blocks leader, Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 11 points and 15 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky 92-63 for their third win of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael Wacha fires 7 quality innings to spur Royals to 2-1 victory in Tampa Bay</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-rays-score-j32043"/><id>urn:uuid:7231c9f6-dd03-40b5-be2e-8160fe3cf024</id><updated>2026-06-22T21:19:48.356-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Wacha allowed one run over seven strong innings while Lane Thomas and Carter Jensen had RBIs to push the Kansas City Royals past the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Firefighters deliver conflicting testimony over fireworks in Palisades Fire arson trial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/los-angeles-fire-arsonist-trial-palisades-wildfires-b95976"/><id>urn:uuid:f1769bff-a9b1-42a9-acf1-e5e48d296b01</id><updated>2026-06-22T21:08:42.294-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles firefighters delivered conflicting testimony in the federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.</summary></entry><entry><title>A deadly collapse at a Florida condo happened slowly over several weeks, probe finds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/florida-condo-collapse-federal-report-g53524"/><id>urn:uuid:eb128068-96a2-458b-ab06-4d23c99ec825</id><updated>2026-06-22T21:08:26.318-04:00</updated><summary>Federal investigators have found that the deadly collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium actually started weeks before it left a massive pile of rubble.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' Gerrit Cole suffers first bump in road in return from Tommy John surgery</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/erik-boland-yankees-mylxvya6"/><id>urn:uuid:57af735c-a622-4595-8974-7bb2c7928d83</id><updated>2026-06-22T21:04:45.511-04:00</updated><summary>Allows season-high nine hits and five runs in 4 1/3 innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-iraq-france-score-weather-rain-delay-mbappe-j80500"/><id>urn:uuid:fde0ae82-1d1c-4252-9614-4bbe9996b68c</id><updated>2026-06-22T20:57:13.106-04:00</updated><summary>Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.</summary></entry><entry><title>A ransom note about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance says she died, CNN reports</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/savannah-guthrie-today-show-mom-missing-w92678"/><id>urn:uuid:ca856b8e-4258-4764-a014-2b6d12cf4564</id><updated>2026-06-22T20:53:19.889-04:00</updated><summary>CNN and other news organizations are reporting that a ransom note related to the disappearance of the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie say the 84-year-old has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers' outfielder Kyle Tucker leaves game with low back spasms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-tucker-l32777"/><id>urn:uuid:11e55f8a-6acb-4a27-b7fb-1edb7d202739</id><updated>2026-06-22T20:50:54.862-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker was removed from Monday's game in Minnesota in the second inning with low back spasms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Uriel Kaykov, of Great Neck, sentenced for 'offensively touching' passenger on flight, court records show</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/uriel-kaykov-great-neck-delta-flight-nuw2vili"/><id>urn:uuid:dbc2bf32-afc2-4b83-ac91-cb76fe961c0d</id><updated>2026-06-22T20:31:00.651-04:00</updated><summary>Uriel Kaykov had admitted touching the female passenger in an inappropriate manner on a flight from Phoenix to Kennedy Airport, court records show.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-costs-trump-senate-hegseth-m49829"/><id>urn:uuid:37e4ce65-f9fd-4afa-a2fd-f15abcacafce</id><updated>2026-06-22T20:10:42.320-04:00</updated><summary>The Pentagon has told lawmakers it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>A black jaguar oracle in Rio de Janeiro sniffs Brazil to beat Scotland in Group C challenge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/brazil-jaguar-world-cup-predictions-n15049"/><id>urn:uuid:d9d366e8-baa0-425d-babb-ed6afb3bee0b</id><updated>2026-06-22T19:57:43.372-04:00</updated><summary>A black jaguar named Poty has made its World Cup prediction at Rio de Janeiro's BioParque.</summary></entry><entry><title>Comedian Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/carlos-mencia-court-not-guilty-tax-w70850"/><id>urn:uuid:6216f9e5-8645-4c99-a273-eac536b250d0</id><updated>2026-06-22T19:54:12.098-04:00</updated><summary>Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island in severe drought status amid below-normal precipitation</title><author><name>Angelina Livigni</name><email>angelina.livigni@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/long-island-drought-xfusi28f"/><id>urn:uuid:58bf1484-1c36-4718-b058-880853bf19cd</id><updated>2026-06-22T19:33:42.678-04:00</updated><summary>Below-normal precipitation on Long Island has been recorded in five of the first six months of 2026.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/tesla-selfdriving-robotaxis-crash-investigation-musk-h31504"/><id>urn:uuid:3fa5a9d6-ff0b-4ecb-9317-30f8b8f8f95a</id><updated>2026-06-22T19:23:48.766-04:00</updated><summary>The top U.S. auto regulator has opened an investigation after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside.</summary></entry><entry><title>10 songs to memorialize Clive Davis, the larger-than-life music executive</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/clive-davis-obit-playlist-u82077"/><id>urn:uuid:2f8306af-4330-439a-82c1-fa2a6b7c34b0</id><updated>2026-06-22T19:21:45.881-04:00</updated><summary>No music executive has ever been so powerful as to become synonymous with the whole of the music industry itself.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Rubin: NBA draft has St. John's fans on edge of their seats</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/roger-rubin/roger-rubin-column-st-johns-nba-draft-m2yqjrqp"/><id>urn:uuid:4a690eec-e876-4c3d-84f2-52db8dd6ad56</id><updated>2026-06-22T19:19:54.123-04:00</updated><summary>Three Red Storm standouts — center Zuby Ejiofor and forwards Dillon Mitchell and Bryce Hopkins — could hear their names called.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Clay Holmes can help a contender, but that likely won't occur with Mets</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/clay-holmes-mets-trade-d9yxegty"/><id>urn:uuid:5bd33966-e140-4ecd-a7a4-345b1891b819</id><updated>2026-06-22T19:19:14.220-04:00</updated><summary>The trade deadline isn't until Aug. 3, but Holmes may have already thrown his final pitch in New York.</summary></entry><entry><title>Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/ufc-match-attack-plot-fbi-arrests-p54249"/><id>urn:uuid:a9129140-99cc-4a8c-8b5a-cdc3c253b961</id><updated>2026-06-22T18:49:36.753-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities have arrested two more people in Missouri and Washington state in connection with a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump's UFC event at the White House earlier this month.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-weather-rain-delay-philadelphia-france-iraq-f77366"/><id>urn:uuid:b2cdd6db-366d-40f2-9346-362f6d7db68a</id><updated>2026-06-22T18:44:58.167-04:00</updated><summary>Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a rare World Cup weather delay on Monday, when the halftime break during a match between France and Iraq lasted 2 hours, 10 minutes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tucker Carlson says he'll no longer support the Republican Party</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tucker-carlson-republican-party-podcast-support-a04958"/><id>urn:uuid:8e0bb79b-e9b5-4eed-87c6-7efeaa00a2bb</id><updated>2026-06-22T18:40:05.369-04:00</updated><summary>Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prosecutors allege that mob hitman turned councilman in New Jersey has returned to crime</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/john-alite-englishtown-gotti-h31774"/><id>urn:uuid:fd50967a-adf9-4381-9b58-dcf778837266</id><updated>2026-06-22T18:35:43.681-04:00</updated><summary>A notorious mob hitman who once testified against John "Junior" Gotti before cleaning up his life enough to become a councilman in New Jersey has been arrested on charges that, if proven, reflect a return to the lifestyle of his youth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gunman kills a Montreal officer at a Hilton hotel before being shot dead, police say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/montreal-police-officer-killed-hotel-shooting-v35499"/><id>urn:uuid:f3702175-dae1-4284-ab90-b72aaec010ce</id><updated>2026-06-22T18:04:58.913-04:00</updated><summary>Police say a suspect armed with a long gun opened fire at a Montreal hotel, killing a police officer before officers returned fire, killing him.</summary></entry><entry><title>LI's Linda Cohn retiring from ESPN after 34 years and more SportsCenter episodes than anyone</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/espn-cohn-retire-d78198"/><id>urn:uuid:d8502cbf-0b44-4356-ab1d-d535bc3679c0</id><updated>2026-06-22T18:02:43.317-04:00</updated><summary>Cohn started her career in Patchogue as a news anchor, writer and sports reporter at WALK-AM/FM in 1981.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about a cold storage warehouse fire in Los Angeles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/los-angeles-warehouse-fire-l73615"/><id>urn:uuid:d9ffbcab-d1b0-4550-97f2-92a02cd502a2</id><updated>2026-06-22T17:58:01.424-04:00</updated><summary>Firefighters are still battling a blaze at a massive frozen-food storage facility near downtown Los Angeles six days after the fire started.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup what to know: Cristiano Ronaldo aiming to get on track after disappointing start</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-schedule-results-news-d91994"/><id>urn:uuid:9cf459a7-8526-4f92-a4f9-2887b30cb14b</id><updated>2026-06-22T17:56:02.682-04:00</updated><summary>While other star players have come through so far in the World Cup, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is getting some criticism.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kylian Mbappé of France scores 2 goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying for 2nd most</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-kylian-mbappe-goals-france-t19327"/><id>urn:uuid:9f0d2aa0-967a-4738-a666-5a241b6afa2f</id><updated>2026-06-22T17:37:40.790-04:00</updated><summary>Kylian Mbappé of France has scored two goals to reach 16 for his World Cup career.</summary></entry><entry><title>Political crisis deepens as Romanian lawmakers reject new government</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/romania-parliament-adrian-vestea-prime-minister-cabinet-rejected-o84154"/><id>urn:uuid:3c366a75-58ec-4f8c-bd7c-bbc713850bde</id><updated>2026-06-22T17:32:48.052-04:00</updated><summary>Romanian lawmakers have rejected a new government proposed by Prime Minister-designate Adrian Vestea, deepening the country's political crisis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phillies recall Alan Rangel and reinstate Kyle Backhus ahead of series vs. Nationals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-rangel-backhus-b94274"/><id>urn:uuid:742d0805-20d8-4968-b2e0-011b3067947e</id><updated>2026-06-22T17:24:05.759-04:00</updated><summary>The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Alan Rangel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and reinstated left-hander Kyle Backhus from the 15-day injured list ahead of their series opener against the Washington Nationals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup. The ball is one reason for the surge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-goals-premier-league-real-madrid-v06056"/><id>urn:uuid:bd45c9c9-c48c-432f-a872-63a8ddcebc85</id><updated>2026-06-22T17:24:00.852-04:00</updated><summary>It's been goals galore so far at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Fox &amp; Friends' to air live segment from Bethpage's Embassy Diner on July Fourth</title><author><name>Layla Duran</name><email>layla.duran@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/fox-and-friends-embassy-diner-q0y3z0xa"/><id>urn:uuid:cf72989c-1b13-42cc-818d-ad0ac7167883</id><updated>2026-06-22T17:13:41.186-04:00</updated><summary>The show will be at Bethpage's Embassy Diner, which bills itself as "America's most patriotic diner."</summary></entry><entry><title>Malik Turnage Jr., owner of Cheese Bus, sentenced to 5 years' probation for insurance fraud</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/cheese-bus-insurance-fraud-malik-turnage-jr-kuh19srl"/><id>urn:uuid:734804c7-7a75-4216-bb6c-70ee38bf8a18</id><updated>2026-06-22T17:01:30.416-04:00</updated><summary>He pleaded guilty in March to multiple counts of filing a false instrument and insurance fraud.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oregon giving out $37 million to preserve rural maternity care. Hospitals still worry about closures</title><author><name> InvestigateWest</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oregon-rural-hospitals-maternity-funding-medicaid-cuts-x59556"/><id>urn:uuid:77fcf8be-6e40-4615-a026-70bf66d0b1f5</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:50:51.114-04:00</updated><summary>Oregon's rural hospitals are set to receive $37.5 million in state and federal funds to support labor and delivery care.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teenage girl on the way to a high school in Gaza killed in Israeli strike, relatives say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-israel-hamas-strike-teenage-girl-r18152"/><id>urn:uuid:6243af6e-8ddd-40ce-9187-890b46c739cb</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:49:43.755-04:00</updated><summary>Relatives say that a teenage girl in Gaza say was killed in an Israeli strike as she was making her way to her high school exam.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coast Guard helicopter crashes on a training mission in Alaska and four crew members are injured</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/coast-guard-helicopter-crash-sitka-alaska-q27905"/><id>urn:uuid:b673ea2b-9944-4183-a5fa-ab91db2a80bc</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:48:16.693-04:00</updated><summary>A Coast Guard helicopter has crashed in southeast Alaska.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/trae-young-wizards-i71097"/><id>urn:uuid:12119ffd-eef1-403e-9c62-4c33aa24697c</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:46:38.254-04:00</updated><summary>Trae Young has agreed to a four-year extension with the Washington Wizards, one that would be worth about $212 million if he picks up the final year of the deal, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Key dates in the history of the Titanic and the battles over its final resting place</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/titanic-timeline-history-wreckage-artifacts-x03132"/><id>urn:uuid:5975c57d-9e3d-4147-bc26-76e64683953b</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:43:37.127-04:00</updated><summary>The wreckage of the Titanic is in the news again, this time over whether some of its artifacts can be auctioned off.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-elections-noncitizens-voting-save-lawsuit-c90942"/><id>urn:uuid:a8e50034-60b5-413a-b1ca-bf7b75eeca05</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:39:47.368-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.</summary></entry><entry><title>A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cape-verde-world-cup-round-32-i83837"/><id>urn:uuid:93ad8a45-6712-4fe4-ac77-47a3bada845a</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:32:41.023-04:00</updated><summary>Here's something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play.</summary></entry><entry><title>KPMG Women's PGA boosts purse to $13 million, the largest in women's golf</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/kpmg-womens-pga-prize-money-golf-f49911"/><id>urn:uuid:b347ae0c-9b80-4731-80d3-7f1d85b5e24f</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:30:26.480-04:00</updated><summary>The KPMG Women's PGA Championship again has the largest purse in women's golf.</summary></entry><entry><title>A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/titanic-wreckage-artifacts-auction-government-legal-case-l69187"/><id>urn:uuid:2d87341c-8db5-41a3-96d7-334730aa8e7a</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:28:05.849-04:00</updated><summary>A newly unsealed court filing shows the U.S. government opposes a plan to auction more than 100 artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic in the North Atlantic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Challenger with same name as Alaska US Sen. Dan Sullivan sues to stay on ballot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/alaska-senate-dan-sullivan-ballot-election-2026-u41140"/><id>urn:uuid:bb3f9284-3a8a-4229-bc7c-7e3df0567e54</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:27:44.345-04:00</updated><summary>A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has challenged a decision by a top state elections official to disqualify his candidacy and remove him from the August primary ballot.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Houston drowning tests whether Texas law gives the right to deny brain death testing</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-lawsuit-drowning-brain-death-testing-j02374"/><id>urn:uuid:dabeed3e-20be-4e8d-8db6-6d52a6a0942f</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:25:28.290-04:00</updated><summary>The parents of a 2-year-old girl in Texas are suing to stop brain death testing at Texas Children's Hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>USA Basketball announces roster for July men's World Cup qualifiers at Dominican Republic and Mexico</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/usa-basketball-world-cup-qualifying-n59400"/><id>urn:uuid:da960413-856a-4def-b22f-c6b6671e3e01</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:24:02.164-04:00</updated><summary>Jay Huff, who appeared in all 82 games this past season for the Indiana Pacers, and longtime overseas standout Mike James are among the 12 players announced Tuesday by USA Basketball as members of its World Cup qualifying team for games in early July.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mackie Samoskevich hopes to bring speed, skill to offensively challenged Kraken</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/kraken-samoskevich-extension-w81980"/><id>urn:uuid:3307ca08-8b4b-4ffb-9891-b4bcfde42c84</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:23:30.915-04:00</updated><summary>Mackie Samoskevich hopes to provide the Seattle Kraken with a much-need infusion of talent after they missed the playoffs for the fourth time in their five years of existence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congress-road-to-housing-act-senate-k20441"/><id>urn:uuid:b6df1d04-8dbd-4586-9e1c-499d73e7e57c</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:22:14.132-04:00</updated><summary>The Senate has passed a bipartisan housing bill that aims to bring down home prices and increase supply.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. John's Tounde Yessoufou is 'defense, defense, defense,' former Baylor teammate Cameron Carr says</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/tounde-yessoufou-cameron-carr-arimtsc4"/><id>urn:uuid:897d5419-0d46-44ce-a96f-a75fa6a7b305</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:16:18.403-04:00</updated><summary>"He's a defensive guy [and] super, super versatile," former Baylor teammate Cameron Carr said. "He can guard one-through-four and he's physical. He just plays [defense] with passion."</summary></entry><entry><title>First-time NASCAR Cup winner Corey Heim reaffirms Denny Hamlin's shrewd eye for talent</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-san-diego-hamlin-heim-p62949"/><id>urn:uuid:d232eb34-b6c7-47d1-8f43-90ef4fc6e6be</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:14:42.540-04:00</updated><summary>With his upset win at Naval Base Coronado, Corey Heim reaffirmed that Denny Hamlin has a keen eye for spotting talent while taking risks in building his 23XI Racing team with NBA legend Michael Jordan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/christian-pulisic-usa-world-cup-q29000"/><id>urn:uuid:0777b0b0-4826-4fda-8020-f65df2e0c20a</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:13:57.706-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Pulisic has returned to training with his U.S. teammates after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>From 'The Lion' to 'The Tiger': Conservative Trump allies gain ground in Latin America</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/elections-latin-america-argentina-colombia-ecuador-i57305"/><id>urn:uuid:9ef7b56c-3e65-4072-b532-c2309c89de58</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:02:26.142-04:00</updated><summary>Trump-endorsed outsider Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have won Colombia's presidential election, making Colombia the latest country in Latin America to have chosen more conservative leadership.</summary></entry><entry><title>Millions of honeybees escape into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer crash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/beehives-truck-crash-texas-e29851"/><id>urn:uuid:3211e3b2-89c3-4f80-8e34-802d747816d8</id><updated>2026-06-22T16:01:34.411-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia Democrats blast requirement to recount votes by hand in bill that would keep ballot QR codes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/georgia-elections-recount-hand-qr-code-m29940"/><id>urn:uuid:e35c4007-8f24-45a4-a5f2-0ecf1662d642</id><updated>2026-06-22T15:58:59.011-04:00</updated><summary>Legislation to keep Georgia's embattled vote-counting method in place for this year's midterm elections is facing strong opposition from state Democrats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Carlos Santana and more mourn the death of Clive Davis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/clive-davis-tributes-t47451"/><id>urn:uuid:1cb29b85-be68-4f6a-a828-a4a8e809161a</id><updated>2026-06-22T15:54:37.204-04:00</updated><summary>Music artists are mourning the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry's most powerful figures who launched or resurrected the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leipzig hires former Argentina defender Martín Demichelis as coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/demichelis-coach-leipzig-p66984"/><id>urn:uuid:912573d5-ac85-4bdd-98a4-5aaf08c2a41d</id><updated>2026-06-22T15:54:30.065-04:00</updated><summary>Leipzig has hired former Argentina defender Martín Demichelis as coach to succeed Ole Werner, whom the club surprisingly fired last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Louisiana law allows incarcerated people to get time off for earning an associate's degree</title><author><name> Verite News</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/louisiana-inmates-associates-degree-sentence-reduced-e37825"/><id>urn:uuid:0cee86f0-34cd-45ac-8447-31a677357a57</id><updated>2026-06-22T15:44:32.614-04:00</updated><summary>A bipartisan Louisiana bill signed into law by Gov. Jeff Landry allows people who are incarcerated to earn 90 days of "good time" credit for earning an associate's degree.</summary></entry><entry><title>Olympics in French Alps will go Dutch for speed skating and move ice events to Lyon from Nice</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/2030-winter-olympics-french-alps-lyon-heerenveen-e73240"/><id>urn:uuid:dbbfb1f1-a73b-4a8a-a16d-2f9c9a40a314</id><updated>2026-06-22T15:28:12.125-04:00</updated><summary>The next Winter Olympics in France has sent speed skating to the Netherlands and left behind the palm trees of Nice to feature most ice events in Lyon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hockey-hall-of-fame-2026-v41252"/><id>urn:uuid:17e97d30-f645-4a9b-b130-4103dfd19f13</id><updated>2026-06-22T15:13:50.196-04:00</updated><summary>Keith Tkachuk is going into the Hockey Hall of Fame after waiting for more than a decade and a half since his playing career in the NHL ended.</summary></entry><entry><title>Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-argentina-austria-messi-l31045"/><id>urn:uuid:76818199-d827-4209-9218-f36f010baaf5</id><updated>2026-06-22T15:09:36.094-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria.</summary></entry><entry><title>I Do!: Lauren Lodico &amp; Kevin Mackie, of Massapequa</title><author><name>Kay Blough</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/lauren-lodico-kevin-mackie-wedding-oy791gg4"/><id>urn:uuid:1f5cc76f-7670-4879-bac4-f193c8f59ef5</id><updated>2026-06-22T15:07:53.573-04:00</updated><summary>Mackie proposed on a Disney trip during a fireworks show in front of the castle.</summary></entry><entry><title>Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hantavirus-cruise-ship-quarantine-g36142"/><id>urn:uuid:3d13fee8-ea70-4d9f-90ea-b90c70c88f9e</id><updated>2026-06-22T15:06:39.692-04:00</updated><summary>The last eight Americans who endured 42 days in a specialized hospital quarantine unit after exposure to an unusual hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that killed three people have left the Nebraska facility.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patrols and nanobubbles on display at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/reflecting-pool-trump-algae-coating-a25703"/><id>urn:uuid:f9240383-e5ac-4e77-beae-c5eafc8ddd82</id><updated>2026-06-22T15:02:57.161-04:00</updated><summary>National Guard members and U.S. Park Police are patrolling the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Sudan says it will hold first-ever election in December after repeated delays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-sudan-election-h53181"/><id>urn:uuid:697739b4-625b-48a9-be13-ae7c79891dd5</id><updated>2026-06-22T15:01:31.058-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities in South Sudan have set Dec. 22 for the country's first general election since independence in 2011.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hochul creates panel to study feasibility of NYS hosting 2042 Winter Olympics</title><author><name>Keshia Clukey</name><email>keshia.clukey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/kathy-hochul-2042-winter-olympic-games-adws0cii"/><id>urn:uuid:5bd657a7-b7bf-4e7e-ac25-98bbc7f9e723</id><updated>2026-06-22T14:55:40.209-04:00</updated><summary>The state will examine hosting the 2042 games with events in New York City and Lake Placid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Belgium forward Jérémy Doku celebrates the birth of his son after commentator's criticism</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/jeremy-doku-french-tv-commentator-baby-v12211"/><id>urn:uuid:1ffcfda6-5ff3-4022-99fd-870c5eff9e2d</id><updated>2026-06-22T14:46:41.094-04:00</updated><summary>The Belgian soccer federation congratulated Jérémy Doku on the birth of his son one day after a French media organization's apology following a commentator criticizing the player's intention to leave the World Cup for the birth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clive Davis helped launch Billy Joel's path to superstardom</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/billy-joel-clive-davis-tpm3uhbq"/><id>urn:uuid:d3b717a4-e5b9-4a66-9150-a2e3322fd3fe</id><updated>2026-06-22T14:42:08.258-04:00</updated><summary>The music mogul signed Joel to Columbia Records, where he released his iconic song and album "Piano Man."</summary></entry><entry><title>Building a Carving Community Inside Washington State Corrections</title><author><name> Underscore Native News + ICT</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/washington-corrections-totem-pole-carving-healing-a14399"/><id>urn:uuid:677b9819-89cb-4c30-81cf-0b01752766ab</id><updated>2026-06-22T14:27:55.928-04:00</updated><summary>A unique totem pole carving program has been established at Cedar Creek Corrections Center in Washington.</summary></entry><entry><title>Northwestern center Jackson Carsello gets injunction restoring eligibility for 2026 season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/northwestern-carsello-eligibility-j64571"/><id>urn:uuid:96c4cc2d-5c1d-45dd-923a-e1d92b0464aa</id><updated>2026-06-22T14:27:01.261-04:00</updated><summary>Northwestern center Jackson Carsello's eligibility for 2026 has been restored by a court injunction after the NCAA denied his request for a waiver this spring.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan prisons leader defends oversight of women's prison after 3 deaths</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-prison-deaths-corrections-director-defends-conditions-e14225"/><id>urn:uuid:d534b52c-4337-41af-bc47-2e0149cee24c</id><updated>2026-06-22T14:23:07.540-04:00</updated><summary>The director of the Michigan Department of Corrections, Heidi Washington, is defending prison conditions amid calls for her removal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Obama Center's walnut benches, designed for comfort and inclusion, engineered by former Long Island man</title><author><name>Nora Toscano</name><email>nora.toscano@newsday</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/obama-presidential-center-walnut-benches-max-davis-long-island-x2xyx4bl"/><id>urn:uuid:a2da8e02-f80b-447e-8bc7-1d013cbf9975</id><updated>2026-06-22T14:21:58.645-04:00</updated><summary>The eight wooden benches are stationed throughout museum exhibits in the Obama Center, which opened to the public on Juneteenth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Young Washington Mystics on rise after road wins over Liberty and Lynx</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/mystics-growth-wnba-f12291"/><id>urn:uuid:2ca2d857-5912-4a44-b89d-7bb6a98b50e7</id><updated>2026-06-22T14:20:46.152-04:00</updated><summary>The Washington Mystics have really grown on their recent road trip after suffering some tough lessons early in the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why isolationism is detrimental to America's Heartland</title><author><name>Ken Silverstein</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/american-isolationism-nrblxe87"/><id>urn:uuid:45610f27-c1ad-4b4f-9416-34a8089ff5db</id><updated>2026-06-22T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>NATO is not an act of U.S. charity; it is a shield.</summary></entry><entry><title>The AIDS Memorial Quilt made a fearful epidemic powerfully human</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/america-250-objects-aids-quilt-washington-n58967"/><id>urn:uuid:4657d331-811c-478c-99fb-496107ca26e2</id><updated>2026-06-22T13:56:45.294-04:00</updated><summary>The Library of Congress describes the AIDS Memorial Quilt as the largest communal art project in the world.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox activate C Kyle Teel from IL and send C Edgar Quero to Triple-A Charlotte</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-teel-quero-k28988"/><id>urn:uuid:3fc9d4d7-f29f-420b-a574-bfa55a3652c2</id><updated>2026-06-22T13:51:38.056-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago White Sox have activated Kyle Teel from the 60-day injured list and optioned fellow catcher Edgar Quero to Triple-A Charlotte.</summary></entry><entry><title>Family of 1-year-old killed by police at a Walmart in Mississippi wants video released</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mississippi-child-killed-police-senatobia-p27278"/><id>urn:uuid:0b540ca3-2ae4-4a52-9113-db86dfb76839</id><updated>2026-06-22T13:50:21.893-04:00</updated><summary>The family of a 1-year-old boy killed by police in Mississippi is calling on authorities to release video of the shooting.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/messi-world-cup-argentina-a95096"/><id>urn:uuid:360d6ea8-9f9f-4e64-adc3-67975e963762</id><updated>2026-06-22T13:37:54.720-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals in his career after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexico's president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island's crises deepen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-oil-fuel-shipments-cuba-petroleum-a07284"/><id>urn:uuid:7523ad8a-cc78-48b3-bd75-97facba203d3</id><updated>2026-06-22T13:29:30.443-04:00</updated><summary>Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much needed relief as the island's crises deepen given a lack of petroleum.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau's Pete King slams Trump amid primaries</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/pete-king-trump-fyumb6px"/><id>urn:uuid:6e2e9721-c473-44f3-b687-4a2df5bde905</id><updated>2026-06-22T13:28:47.635-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oilers re-sign defenseman Connor Murphy to a 5-year, $20.5 million contract</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/oilers-connor-murphy-contract-a10713"/><id>urn:uuid:57e11779-c06b-49ec-acb2-78ae5949126f</id><updated>2026-06-22T13:24:05.563-04:00</updated><summary>The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract worth $20.5 million.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hawks agree to acquire Wiggins from Thunder, AP source says. They also extend McCollum</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/hawks-wiggins-mccollum-thunder-l05984"/><id>urn:uuid:b4ed67b0-bca4-4555-b4f6-f3abdcd35c7e</id><updated>2026-06-22T13:10:21.117-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a deal to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-enforcement-minnesota-subpoenas-y85479"/><id>urn:uuid:a61c7442-43ef-410d-aed8-6e8dfd53ed7a</id><updated>2026-06-22T13:04:44.398-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov_ Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to "harass and retaliate against them."</summary></entry><entry><title>Bryan Bonin Grand Slam Challenge game moved to Wednesday because of weather</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/bryan-bonin-grand-slam-challenge-atk1i52n"/><id>urn:uuid:bf691ab5-6344-4791-8115-b6d855954647</id><updated>2026-06-22T12:54:45.890-04:00</updated><summary>All-Star baseball game pushed back because of weather forecast Tuesday night</summary></entry><entry><title>Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/merlin-duck-mexico-sheinbaum-news-briefing-fifa-i13322"/><id>urn:uuid:2eddb33a-09e7-4de6-853a-f740d8cd5603</id><updated>2026-06-22T12:43:09.687-04:00</updated><summary>Merlín the duck, Mexico's unofficial World Cup mascot, stole the spotlight at President Claudia Sheinbaum's news briefing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mike Boynton promoted to interim coach at Michigan as Dusty May leaves for the NBA, AP sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/dusty-may-michigan-y80146"/><id>urn:uuid:bf69b07e-5f24-44fe-89f0-7508ea3b8c2e</id><updated>2026-06-22T12:35:56.899-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan is promoting Mike Boynton to interim basketball coach to replace Dusty May.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top Justice Department officials can remain part of prosecution of press gala attack, judge rules</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-correspondents-dinner-shooting-pirro-blanche-w37062"/><id>urn:uuid:e508e9c7-1839-46e4-ae54-2aec400ccaf2</id><updated>2026-06-22T12:23:38.380-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has denied a request to disqualify top Justice Department officials from supervising the prosecution of the man charged with trying to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/clive-davis-obituary-music-mogul-u19122"/><id>urn:uuid:b59d437e-0dd2-4d7f-8311-5fb6a3b5ed19</id><updated>2026-06-22T12:11:58.706-04:00</updated><summary>Clive Davis, who rose from a job as a record company lawyer to become one of the music industry's most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94.</summary></entry><entry><title>Facing financial pressure, Iowa State will offer alcohol sales at football and basketball games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/iowa-state-alcohol-sales-v05118"/><id>urn:uuid:1a07c25e-24da-40df-8162-27d8ae87baae</id><updated>2026-06-22T12:06:55.936-04:00</updated><summary>Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard says the school will add alcohol sales to its concessions for football and basketball games.</summary></entry><entry><title>The e-scooter boom is putting kids at risk</title><author><name>Lisa Jarvis</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/e-scooters-y2epzpzg"/><id>urn:uuid:d66eadb8-10ab-4519-b506-b538320f50f2</id><updated>2026-06-22T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The number of children injured from e-scooters has risen dramatically.</summary></entry><entry><title>$75 caviar-topped tots. A day's pay worth of beer. Here's the World Cup menu — and prices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/concession-prices-world-cup-beer-y34773"/><id>urn:uuid:5f0af077-ac55-4efc-a5ad-cec48d0db068</id><updated>2026-06-22T11:48:21.939-04:00</updated><summary>World Cup tickets, flights and hotel rooms are expensive.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trevor Bauer leaving Long Island Ducks to play in Mexican League</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/trevor-bauer-long-island-ducks-mexican-league-o7whpbu3"/><id>urn:uuid:732987c0-99d7-4549-bdce-6ca96fe78e64</id><updated>2026-06-22T11:43:48.349-04:00</updated><summary>The righthander was 5-1 with a 2.36 ERA in seven starts for the Ducks this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, killed at 32 in a Brazil helicopter crash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/oliver-tree-obit-dead-brazil-helicopter-crash-y59488"/><id>urn:uuid:e237eb52-93f3-47ff-83c9-c76d7f0b8942</id><updated>2026-06-22T11:33:20.702-04:00</updated><summary>Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician known for viral stunts and alt-pop hits, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mammoth sign Tourigny and Forsythe to extensions and hire former Canucks coach Foote as assistant</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/mammoth-tourigny-foote-m42661"/><id>urn:uuid:08a07bb4-4ad1-4d26-a98f-68bbd74eee33</id><updated>2026-06-22T11:32:39.820-04:00</updated><summary>The Utah Mammoth have signed coach André Tourigny and assistant Blaine Forsythe to new multi-year contracts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Retailer Modell's launches Knicks-inspired comeback, featuring pigeon T-shirt</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/modells-t-shirt-knicks-pigeon-yhav0k9c"/><id>urn:uuid:b2af551c-2d0c-4cf7-83b9-a84a253615dd</id><updated>2026-06-22T11:30:44.227-04:00</updated><summary>Owner Mitchell B. Modell said he hopes the product will help raise funds for free PSA screenings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kenya's health minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola facility</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-us-ebola-quarantine-center-s40197"/><id>urn:uuid:2f3399b6-1900-4af0-aa11-1b58ff1baf5c</id><updated>2026-06-22T11:26:59.688-04:00</updated><summary>Kenya's High Court has found the health minister in contempt of court for failing to halt the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility intended for Americans, despite existing court orders.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jason Collins to be honored posthumously with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/jason-collins-arthur-ashe-award-h82127"/><id>urn:uuid:f31dac02-9a14-40e5-9eb5-5c5a4982c864</id><updated>2026-06-22T11:15:42.805-04:00</updated><summary>Jason Collins will posthumously receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS in July.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-heat-stress-feelslike-temperatures-50-days-o78890"/><id>urn:uuid:41162a15-73f9-4d5e-a6ac-47b34cf73520</id><updated>2026-06-22T11:01:24.376-04:00</updated><summary>Mexico, Kenya, Italy and other nations are experiencing anywhere from one to two more months of heat stress than they were several decades ago, new research published Monday says, and some areas even more so.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/mavericks-dusty-may-c88774"/><id>urn:uuid:3a5f65e8-21c6-41eb-8337-55ebdf635dc1</id><updated>2026-06-22T10:35:16.262-04:00</updated><summary>A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing an agreement for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/warsh-federal-reserve-greenspan-inflation-economy-d89770"/><id>urn:uuid:bb9ec527-ae0f-4191-b0ac-32bb535723be</id><updated>2026-06-22T10:33:04.616-04:00</updated><summary>The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that shared little about what it did or why to a more transparent institution willing to explain how it makes decisions and what it thinks about the economy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Norway-Senegal match at MetLife Stadium played as scheduled between rainstorms in New Jersey</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/norway-senegal-weather-f94404"/><id>urn:uuid:e8b34abd-e663-4c50-8fd5-4562774237bc</id><updated>2026-06-22T10:31:04.989-04:00</updated><summary>Norway's World Cup match against Senegal was played as scheduled at MetLife Stadium between heavy rain before kickoff and after the final whistle of the Vikings' 3-2 win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova suspended for 4 years for refusing doping test</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/marketa-vondrousova-doping-e60504"/><id>urn:uuid:658f74f6-bc2c-47f7-b8c9-441fa6df5001</id><updated>2026-06-22T10:18:52.955-04:00</updated><summary>Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years for refusing an anti-doping test even though the Czech player cited "mental stress" and fear when the testing agent "rang my door late at night without properly identifying themselves."</summary></entry><entry><title>Wine brands chase Gen Z with playful tie-ins to Shark Week, NASCAR and more</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/fun-wines-young-drinkers-sober-s75837"/><id>urn:uuid:434f5cd5-8cc4-4190-bded-45f46d3a76ab</id><updated>2026-06-22T10:05:03.007-04:00</updated><summary>Wine marketers are shaking things up to attract younger drinkers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Milan designers go lighter in silhouette, if not materials, for next summer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/italy-milan-fashion-week-trends-u07553"/><id>urn:uuid:04def616-062e-45bd-8e0c-739ff0f86e6b</id><updated>2026-06-22T10:03:53.115-04:00</updated><summary>Milan Fashion Week has embraced simplicity amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Activists in Pakistan sentenced to life in prison over soldier's death during rally</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-court-life-imprisonment-murder-soldier-balochistan-e96809"/><id>urn:uuid:201aecae-a117-4a9b-8fa7-66da85a47fbd</id><updated>2026-06-22T10:01:43.716-04:00</updated><summary>An anti-terrorism court in southwestern Pakistan has sentenced two human rights activists to life in prison over the 2024 death of a paramilitary soldier during a rally in the port city of Gwadar.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jones Beach 2026 July Fourth guide to the fireworks, air show</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/jones-beach-fireworks-air-show-2026-4th-of-july-eky0xtvi"/><id>urn:uuid:82cdb348-87e1-40a8-8dad-f14b97643c10</id><updated>2026-06-22T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Jones Beach hosts both a professional fireworks program as well as the annual FourLeaf Air Show over Fourth of July weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk County Community College grad Ivanna Moreno headed to Columbia University</title><author><name>Ashna Balroop</name><email>ashna.balroop@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/ivanna-moreno-sccc-columbia-university-y8mw41oc"/><id>urn:uuid:914918ca-7d05-4211-8f16-ed8f64152b4d</id><updated>2026-06-22T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Ivanna Moreno, 24, of Brentwood, is believed to be one of only two SCCC students in this year's graduating class to be accepted to an Ivy League college.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giovanni Malagò elected president of the crisis-laden Italian soccer federation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/figc-giovanni-malago-u69071"/><id>urn:uuid:efa96ed6-435f-47f4-a98e-eb6a2a09d00a</id><updated>2026-06-22T09:58:23.437-04:00</updated><summary>Former Milan Cortina Olympics organizing committee chief Giovanni Malagò has been elected president of the crisis-laden Italian soccer federation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-missing-boy-etan-patz-investigation-x06749"/><id>urn:uuid:747813d5-0b76-4a6e-99d6-36018656b2a8</id><updated>2026-06-22T09:56:02.222-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Northern Ireland's former unionist leader convicted of decades-old child sexual abuse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/northern-ireland-unionist-exleader-donaldson-rape-sexual-abuse-wife-n64072"/><id>urn:uuid:5fec124b-c7d9-4434-9fbe-dddd8c7fbf9f</id><updated>2026-06-22T09:41:26.526-04:00</updated><summary>Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, has been convicted of rape and sex abuse charges involving two girls.</summary></entry><entry><title>How to make crunchy half-sour pickles with a shortcut refrigerator ferment</title><author><name> Voracious</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/halfsour-pickles-recipe-weinstein-scarbrough-m76768"/><id>urn:uuid:c89452d1-5705-4d1d-a2bc-4b9339c7916c</id><updated>2026-06-22T09:23:19.154-04:00</updated><summary>Half-sour pickles are crunchy and bright green with a distinct snap and gentle flavor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck out for the rest of the World Cup with ankle injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/schlotterbeck-germany-injury-i49020"/><id>urn:uuid:afb09f47-adb6-4910-859f-47ac714cdac9</id><updated>2026-06-22T09:20:40.988-04:00</updated><summary>Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup and beyond with a left ankle injury sustained during Saturday's 2-1 win over Ivory Coast.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fire tears through building in northern India, killing 14, mostly students</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-fire-lucknow-safety-aliganj-deaths-y66551"/><id>urn:uuid:cf14278c-ecd0-40da-867b-62a80cf32853</id><updated>2026-06-22T09:10:36.594-04:00</updated><summary>A fire has torn through a commercial building in Lucknow, India, killing at least 14 people, mostly students.</summary></entry><entry><title>No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/climate-flooding-fema-insurance-dams-y52311"/><id>urn:uuid:42088873-2e36-4a92-8547-4a27b2793a65</id><updated>2026-06-22T09:01:27.550-04:00</updated><summary>Many homeowners hit by devastating Michigan floods had no insurance and no idea they were at risk — underscoring vulnerabilities throughout rural America as climate change causes more extreme weather.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island weather forecast: Heavy rains could bring flooding</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey and Nicholas Grasso</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/rain-thunder-storm-li-avcu2ubh"/><id>urn:uuid:56e94b3e-09b6-48e9-ba04-2acbbbdcc42e</id><updated>2026-06-22T08:52:32.046-04:00</updated><summary>The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Nassau and Suffolk counties.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Vance says talks with Iran set 'good foundation' to reach permanent deal to end war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/president-donald-trump-iran-j26102"/><id>urn:uuid:f93e4364-6e74-442c-8328-85da72b7656d</id><updated>2026-06-22T08:23:29.254-04:00</updated><summary>Vice President JD Vance says peace talks with Iran created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" to end the war that began at the end of February.</summary></entry><entry><title>Watch Duty, the fire tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/watch-duty-flood-alerts-fire-john-mills-j63295"/><id>urn:uuid:8cb6d573-35a0-4b9e-aa45-dc11ddf1f4a1</id><updated>2026-06-22T08:08:42.777-04:00</updated><summary>Watch Duty, a free cellphone app that tracks fires, became a vital tool for millions during the 2025 LA fires.</summary></entry><entry><title>PWHL seeks to sustain momentum of fast-tracked growth by adding first investors: Ilitch, Tanenbaum</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/pwhl-womens-hockey-ilitch-tanenbaum-i43434"/><id>urn:uuid:73fb8cb3-2bb4-4e1f-9521-58865b1d9848</id><updated>2026-06-22T08:00:31.554-04:00</updated><summary>The PWHL is taking on two prominent names in North American sports as its first two investors in reaching a major milestone in the privately backed league's fast-rising trajectory, and representing yet another sign of women's hockey's promising future.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's final top 10 high school softball team rankings for the season</title><author><name>Christopher Matias and Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/long-island-softball-rankings-n8gnc4sk"/><id>urn:uuid:a3a2f341-4984-4960-83e7-9ba12c921537</id><updated>2026-06-22T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>See where the best of the best on Long Island landed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's final top 10 high school flag football team rankings for the season</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/long-island-flag-football-rankings-lic5ml33"/><id>urn:uuid:32514db5-7918-4b85-8fea-040688e2ba8f</id><updated>2026-06-22T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>See where the best of the best on Long Island landed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's final top 10 high school baseball team rankings for the season</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/long-island-baseball-rankings-wckkurbc"/><id>urn:uuid:858a2138-0041-499a-8879-f1000cea0c58</id><updated>2026-06-22T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>See where the best of the best on Long Island landed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/greenspan-federal-reserve-death-g95567"/><id>urn:uuid:aae24348-e549-4ff2-a701-2042ebb31ee6</id><updated>2026-06-22T07:49:31.795-04:00</updated><summary>Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100.</summary></entry><entry><title>Libyan warlord convicted over abuses at detention center, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/libya-warlord-conviction-court-tripoli-war-migrants-f53273"/><id>urn:uuid:fb16bcfc-ddc1-4af2-9276-7fa4e921d5fe</id><updated>2026-06-22T07:43:59.074-04:00</updated><summary>A Libyan warlord has been convicted of human rights violations at a detention facility in the country's west.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Keir Starmer will be replaced as UK prime minister and will anyone stand against Burnham?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/starmer-burnham-resignation-prime-minister-uk-w34194"/><id>urn:uuid:1dc28202-66bc-4600-ad79-53978886779a</id><updated>2026-06-22T07:39:23.479-04:00</updated><summary>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has conceded that he has lost the support of his party members in Parliament and will step down as soon as his Labour Party chooses a successor, possibly as soon as next month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Czech public broadcasters stage warning strike over government plan to change funding</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/czech-public-media-financing-protest-babis-g22754"/><id>urn:uuid:d773e117-3321-4865-840f-7daf1d83379f</id><updated>2026-06-22T07:36:48.730-04:00</updated><summary>Journalists and employees have formed a human chain around Czech public radio in Prague.</summary></entry><entry><title>Los Angeles schools superintendent resigns after FBI search and months on paid leave</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/los-angeles-schools-superintendent-resigns-fbi-carvalho-v13358"/><id>urn:uuid:69c6529b-da95-4343-b019-b598a5fbda1d</id><updated>2026-06-22T07:31:54.558-04:00</updated><summary>The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools has resigned four months after he was put on paid leave during a federal investigation.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland's state primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/maryland-primary-governor-house-md05-md06-delaney-trone-b27817"/><id>urn:uuid:9428f3c1-8934-4160-8d74-33694dcdfb37</id><updated>2026-06-22T07:19:45.828-04:00</updated><summary>Maryland Gov. Wes Moore seeks the Democratic nomination for a second term in Tuesday's primary for federal, state and local offices.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Utah's state primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/utah-primary-l54578"/><id>urn:uuid:8f080744-67d6-436b-8f88-f0733a7adf0c</id><updated>2026-06-22T07:16:51.995-04:00</updated><summary>Utah voters will nominate candidates for Congress Tuesday using a new map that created a Democratic-friendly district in Salt Lake City and scrambled the reelection plans of the state's all-Republican delegation.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina's state primary runoff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-carolina-primary-runoff-governor-evette-wilson-trump-o28657"/><id>urn:uuid:1769af51-bd8f-48fa-93f2-51ae5ccdce59</id><updated>2026-06-22T07:14:00.457-04:00</updated><summary>Two of South Carolina's top officeholders will compete one-on-one for the Republican nomination for governor in a primary runoff election on Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York's state primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-york-primary-house-congress-b26269"/><id>urn:uuid:491b0d8e-f1d7-40af-9bbb-8a29a4aa8c51</id><updated>2026-06-22T07:10:51.566-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic nomination contests for New York's seats in the closely divided U.S. House take center stage Tuesday in a state primary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-vatican-pope-wfp-hunger-u44069"/><id>urn:uuid:a1d33805-bf98-4fe9-8a36-430c0c58b97e</id><updated>2026-06-22T07:08:23.617-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV says wars are being sustained more easily than people are fed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fire damages Roslyn Heights home; 1 hospitalized, 3 displaced</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/fire-roslyn-heights-nassau-kdxd8hoq"/><id>urn:uuid:3682d9ab-c9de-42ff-93b9-c5a4da68c5ec</id><updated>2026-06-22T06:54:24.398-04:00</updated><summary>About 75 firefighters brought the blaze on Schoolhouse Lane under control within an hour.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthony Viola, of Mastic, killed after motorcycle crashes into SUV</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/motorcycle-fatal-crash-shirley-w9wfhb72"/><id>urn:uuid:9fa8a5ea-b220-4c92-8438-d570c387484b</id><updated>2026-06-22T06:27:19.228-04:00</updated><summary>Detectives determined that the motorcyclist went through the intersection without stopping at the stop sign.</summary></entry><entry><title>Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uk-keir-starmer-resignation-speech-full-d62800"/><id>urn:uuid:94b99a0c-50c5-4ece-89f7-3bbec3b5789c</id><updated>2026-06-22T06:19:50.071-04:00</updated><summary>LONDON — Here is what British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said as he announced Monday</summary></entry><entry><title>A German journalist was released from Syrian prison after months and is back in Berlin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-syria-journalist-released-eva-maria-michelmann-e12931"/><id>urn:uuid:3396cad8-68c4-4aad-9674-e757fe883a63</id><updated>2026-06-22T06:05:15.583-04:00</updated><summary>A German journalist detained in Syria has been released.</summary></entry><entry><title>At US Open, Wyndham Clark proves he doesn't have to be perfect to be a winner</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-wyndham-clark-a05562"/><id>urn:uuid:ef13d6c8-2b6f-4cc9-b84f-f81f6b703a4f</id><updated>2026-06-22T06:00:38.503-04:00</updated><summary>Long before he smashed the locker, won the trophies or had any inkling he'd play in a U.S. Open one day, golf for Wyndham Clark was a test of patience, will and temperament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/olymipcs-lake-placid-new-york-r16291"/><id>urn:uuid:64311fd9-420c-4bcb-92cc-0a9b0f05dc4e</id><updated>2026-06-22T06:00:25.093-04:00</updated><summary>The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wimbledon 2026: Here's how to watch, betting odds and more you should know</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/wimbledon-tennis-guide-q99726"/><id>urn:uuid:4638574e-ff82-482f-965a-4af1d3fb01d7</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:55:47.300-04:00</updated><summary>Wimbledon, the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament, starts next Monday on the manicured lawns of the All England Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>French TV disavows female presenter's barb at Belgium's Doku over leaving World Cup for childbirth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lequipe-pierron-doku-childbirth-c15689"/><id>urn:uuid:f2e50ff0-28ab-4bc6-a8e1-6fd1ae863442</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:43:58.998-04:00</updated><summary>French sports media leader L'Équipe has disavowed comments by a female presenter who criticized Belgium winger Jeremy Doku for wanting to leave the World Cup to be at the birth of his first child.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes, with at least one child killed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-drones-civilians-killed-t98444"/><id>urn:uuid:898e2725-6965-478d-b359-105e54e7ee2d</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:41:54.648-04:00</updated><summary>A Russian drone strike on Sumy in northeastern Ukraine has killed three family members, including a 13-year-old boy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-france-knds-defense-tanks-stake-v42312"/><id>urn:uuid:e35ca81e-21e7-4400-a8f5-40d5ad4d1e26</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:20:05.986-04:00</updated><summary>The German government says it intends to take a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS, whose products include Leopard and Leclerc tanks, as it tries to strengthen European production along with NATO ally France.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former South Korean justice minister gets 25-year prison term for role in martial law declaration</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-korea-martial-law-justice-minister-d91200"/><id>urn:uuid:3bca7f6a-db4a-4542-85ac-c1d6546dfed4</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:08:18.696-04:00</updated><summary>A former South Korean justice minister has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>Keir Starmer went from election landslide to downfall after his supporters deserted him</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/keir-starmer-prime-minister-ousted-legacy-b47493"/><id>urn:uuid:22446e69-0550-4642-9c9c-ba59cb218921</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:08:13.847-04:00</updated><summary>Keir Starmer was elected Britain's prime minister in 2024 to be a safe pair of hands who would end years of political chaos under the Conservatives.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees manager Aaron Boone and Reds manager Terry Francona are forever linked</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-aaron-boone-terry-francona-tok46jrc"/><id>urn:uuid:9dc252e2-5029-4d78-b1ad-74f2fc5dc1d6</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Boone's homer in Game 7 of the 2023 ALCS prompted the firing of Grady Little and the hiring of Terry Francona as Red Sox manager.</summary></entry><entry><title>Construction industry group to focus efforts on East End building department backlogs</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/east-hampton-backlogs-qsqdpu80"/><id>urn:uuid:08998e2f-3fdd-4c73-8092-9b2c78497f63</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The issue is particularly acute in East Hampton and has stalled the luxury real estate market, builders have said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ronkonkoma Hub's future is murky more than a year after Midway Crossing's demise</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan and Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/ronkonkoma-hub-plans-macarthur-airport-mhsrk91t"/><id>urn:uuid:80ab3176-c9b2-40d5-b604-cd0bb7af4050</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Suffolk County killed the planned megadevelopment in January of last year. Since then, plans for the county-owned land remain stalled.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thrift, vintage shops that are hidden within other places</title><author><name>Joe Dziemianowicz</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/hidden-thrift-stores-l5gz84wh"/><id>urn:uuid:83d57479-1d0d-4609-a65e-23a6b66c0018</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Wilson's Dry Dock is just one of many stores that are tucked inside other venues.</summary></entry><entry><title>NHL Mock Draft: Islanders like Oliver Suvanto at No. 13; Rangers can go big with two first-round picks</title><author><name>Andrew Gross and Colin Stephenson</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders-rangers-u9l7d4bd"/><id>urn:uuid:7e796d50-ab29-4373-a99e-cc64f6bb4ee7</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Maple Leafs have told Penn State's Gavin McKenna he'll be the top overall pick.</summary></entry><entry><title>Off The Wheel cheese-charcuterie shop opens in Bellport</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/off-the-wheel-cheese-charcuterie-bellport-sf0sadub"/><id>urn:uuid:f1a2e58e-f99a-48ea-a945-f953f90a15de</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>It's a first venture for the newly married local couple.</summary></entry><entry><title>Splash and spray parks in Nassau and Suffolk</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/splash-spray-parks-opvpsv4f"/><id>urn:uuid:47bbbc37-1e72-44d3-8cf3-2b9b95611f7b</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore family-friendly sprinkler and spray parks offering exciting water features for all ages.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Left out of summer fun in Smithtown</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/smithtown-summer-concerts-beach-rules-fj7azkea"/><id>urn:uuid:0752a322-fbdb-4f14-a5a2-075f48dbcc9a</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>These Suffolk cops admitted misconduct and agreed to leave. But only after their pensions kicked in.</title><author><name>Jim Baumbach, Payton Guion and Anastasia Valeeva</name><email>anastasia.valeeva@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/investigations/suffolk-police-misconduct-settlement-pension-hzt1ub05"/><id>urn:uuid:e08a7f68-53b5-4e2a-aba1-e6baedc325dd</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Suffolk cut deals with at least seven officers to delay their terminations until they can access their pensions, costing taxpayers millions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's final top 10 high school boys lacrosse team rankings for the season</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/long-island-boys-lacrosse-rankings-tpgxyqan"/><id>urn:uuid:c827036d-6f24-4ea0-8a44-181d31da808b</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>See where the best of the best on Long Island landed.</summary></entry><entry><title>British boarding school Harrow International School wraps up first academic year in Oakdale</title><author><name>Beth Whitehouse</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/harrow-boarding-school-long-island-i8y4kow0"/><id>urn:uuid:5d0e57bd-4fe2-4c2e-b85b-ae144a0373d4</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Harrow's alumni include Winston Churchill, actor Benedict Cumberbatch and members of the royal family.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Thanks to a stranger</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/good-samaritan-sunrise-highway-r5h2tphq"/><id>urn:uuid:aac9a920-c2a9-44df-98c3-42f74b22f2ae</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dillon Mitchell showcased what St. John's can do for your NBA Draft stock</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/dillon-mitchell-st-johns-kkemttno"/><id>urn:uuid:3d3dafb9-0766-479d-8f22-a66987b1d11a</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The 6-8 forward benefited from his one season with the Red Storm ahead of this week's NBA Draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: How Catholic parishes can show solidarity</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/catholic-parishes-immigrants-our-lady-of-guadalupe-k46wxmks"/><id>urn:uuid:e31d595f-8184-43d8-a763-56d9b2b85aa5</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Getting that first summer job isn't so easy anymore for Long Island teens</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/teens-summer-jobs-employment-hiring-e5sd8ibm"/><id>urn:uuid:5b0f8a32-53f6-4b2b-8e4a-5641d7699f0f</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island employers are hiring fewer seasonal workers, leaving teens competing for fewer openings as summer hiring is projected to hit a nearly 80-year low nationwide.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's final top 10 high school girls lacrosse team rankings for the season</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/long-island-girls-lacrosse-rankings-s707ybp0"/><id>urn:uuid:9abe5499-a0bb-4e36-a18b-9b398033b8d6</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>See where the best of the best on Long Island landed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Levittown teacher wins theater excellence award</title><author><name>Jim Merritt</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/lisa-levenberg-levittown-theater-x9by68hu"/><id>urn:uuid:ce138848-3ee3-4965-b1cb-6f25c8d322f5</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Levenberg won the Broadway Education Alliance Award for Excellence in Innovative Theater Arts Education.</summary></entry><entry><title>Garden City's Joe Carey wins Doug Robins Diamond Award as Nassau's top pitcher</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/joe-carey-doug-robins-diamond-award-uwv38o5p"/><id>urn:uuid:7f73faa3-e46b-494c-bfde-efe4efc7261c</id><updated>2026-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>He led Long Island with 113 strikeouts, won nine games and guided the Trojans to the Nassau Class AA final.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/latest-uk-starmer-labour-leadership-burnham-j84816"/><id>urn:uuid:1b5ffde0-aa93-4e0c-af41-0aead2b771b4</id><updated>2026-06-22T04:32:54.811-04:00</updated><summary>U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour Party, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade.</summary></entry><entry><title>France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/heat-wave-france-europe-climate-change-a97789"/><id>urn:uuid:b99e21d3-0edd-4444-9996-eb5df91bb3c4</id><updated>2026-06-22T04:27:57.705-04:00</updated><summary>France is facing a grueling heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 Fahrenheit.</summary></entry><entry><title>'I should be dead,' Trevor Bauer says as he returns to Ducks after car accident and strikes out 10</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/trevor-bauer-ducks-y48m61lr"/><id>urn:uuid:2f377340-2df0-43f8-bb80-569b04865c12</id><updated>2026-06-22T04:21:31.839-04:00</updated><summary>Bauer put on a five-inning show for the home fans in his first start since being involved in a car accident in Arizona.</summary></entry><entry><title>Taiwan begins 5-day military drill with tanks patrolling streets</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/taiwan-hosts-military-drills-readiness-china-f24312"/><id>urn:uuid:2fd11370-9bec-4f2e-8067-5acb6703cf8a</id><updated>2026-06-22T04:18:31.834-04:00</updated><summary>Taiwan has launched a five-day set of military drills aimed at boosting combat readiness against potential Chinese attacks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former East Timor president and independence fighter Francisco Guterres dies at 71</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/east-timor-former-president-guterres-dies-a73800"/><id>urn:uuid:664f5762-b0e4-43f9-b934-ed2e5f4831ce</id><updated>2026-06-22T03:20:41.229-04:00</updated><summary>Francisco Guterres, former president of East Timor and a key figure in its independence movement, has died at 71.</summary></entry><entry><title>Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-outbreak-bundibugyo-1000-cases-t45685"/><id>urn:uuid:8773d12f-0dff-4041-b422-ac7b3426b8af</id><updated>2026-06-22T03:12:58.019-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say confirmed cases of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australia and Canada sign a $1.75B deal to build long-range radar in Canada</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-canada-radar-canberra-marles-fuhr-d09417"/><id>urn:uuid:466b4bcb-68f9-4cb6-929c-81349f30f75f</id><updated>2026-06-22T02:51:18.431-04:00</updated><summary>Australia and Canada have signed a $1.75 billion export agreement to build an Australian-designed long-range radar system in Canada.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli strikes leave Lebanon's ancient coastal city of Tyre shaken</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-tyre-israel-hezbollah-war-history-k72889"/><id>urn:uuid:3359dd9c-412b-40ae-a343-847af20b297f</id><updated>2026-06-22T02:11:00.860-04:00</updated><summary>Tyre, an ancient city on Lebanon's coast, is trying to recover after weeks of Israeli airstrikes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brexit-anniversary-economy-leave-remain-k50010"/><id>urn:uuid:e4f904cb-a1e4-4e6b-af46-89e7c7a0b7de</id><updated>2026-06-22T01:45:49.480-04:00</updated><summary>Simon Boyd's firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados.</summary></entry><entry><title>Egypt's Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-mohamed-salah-egypt-a43121"/><id>urn:uuid:382307a6-fc17-4731-b45b-6e6a302fd002</id><updated>2026-06-22T01:39:46.189-04:00</updated><summary>While Mohamed Salah's club career is still undecided, he's building his legacy with Egypt.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks drift after oil prices ease and Big Tech stocks fall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-us-iran-war-oil-u13510"/><id>urn:uuid:8eb13bba-57d4-4a66-8eca-c199afbdea43</id><updated>2026-06-22T01:24:45.697-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. stocks drifted through a mixed day of trading after oil prices eased and falling Big Tech stocks weighed on Wall Street.</summary></entry><entry><title>Surman gets World Cup goal but New Zealand falls to Egypt 3-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-new-zealand-egypt-finn-surman-j55305"/><id>urn:uuid:4a0dc6f0-f87f-4547-a49b-a3a972ccc33e</id><updated>2026-06-22T01:05:44.725-04:00</updated><summary>New Zealand's Finn Surman, a defender who rarely scores, got the opening goal off a corner kick in Sunday's World Cup match against Egypt.</summary></entry><entry><title>High oil prices drive a surge in Chinese electric vehicle sales, but charging networks lag behind</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/iran-energy-china-ev-c24173"/><id>urn:uuid:5802724c-a1f7-4de7-8d33-e5e46221f0b9</id><updated>2026-06-22T00:39:13.009-04:00</updated><summary>The war in Iran has helped reshape the global electric vehicle market, giving Chinese automakers an opening across the developing world as fuel prices surge.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school shooting in the Philippines kills 3, and police arrest 2 students</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philippines-high-school-shooting-tacloban-san-jose-v50635"/><id>urn:uuid:63b9e365-ef40-4336-811f-74f3126ea6b3</id><updated>2026-06-22T00:38:31.705-04:00</updated><summary>Two students opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding 20 others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary hearing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/charlie-kirk-tyler-robinson-contempt-decision-t95977"/><id>urn:uuid:6003df80-3ed3-4199-ac5c-5a6ceaa0b27b</id><updated>2026-06-22T00:25:16.570-04:00</updated><summary>The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's killing has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.</summary></entry><entry><title>What a reporter found when uncovering why federal agents allowed a deadly drug to hit the streets</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dea-fentanyl-unseized-drugs-new-mexico-reporter-e24060"/><id>urn:uuid:fcbfca71-f22a-47af-9eca-2be6f0ee7fa8</id><updated>2026-06-22T00:15:58.878-04:00</updated><summary>Associated Press journalist Jim Mustian explains how he reported and wrote a story that examined why the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico from 2023 to 2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dea-fentanyl-unseized-drugs-new-mexico-h56432"/><id>urn:uuid:be30c62e-dbd1-4395-ad96-78df0c71579a</id><updated>2026-06-22T00:12:15.756-04:00</updated><summary>According to current and former DEA agents and records reviewed by The Associated Press, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico from 2023 to 2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/election-new-york-mamdani-congress-house-b22854"/><id>urn:uuid:661abd63-eb63-4b5e-81d9-0cb03638eca6</id><updated>2026-06-22T00:12:02.724-04:00</updated><summary>New York's congressional candidates are delivering closing arguments ahead of primary elections Tuesday, as an ascendent progressive left takes on establishment Democrats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/united-states-iran-war-nuclear-negotiations-m90815"/><id>urn:uuid:567bb0a8-3aea-4b94-b4b1-f7eccb928e53</id><updated>2026-06-22T00:09:39.518-04:00</updated><summary>Vice President JD Vance says his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a good foundation for a final deal to end the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/keir-starmer-resignation-pressure-burnham-uk-politics-k61760"/><id>urn:uuid:6933b5ed-1826-46d7-b564-6a89d13cb5e1</id><updated>2026-06-22T00:05:40.723-04:00</updated><summary>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump-endorsed populist poised to become Colombia's next president as rival challenges vote</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/de-la-espriella-cepeda-petro-colombia-election-f19357"/><id>urn:uuid:41567d2d-f354-4d5d-a445-4946a93d9383</id><updated>2026-06-22T00:02:45.494-04:00</updated><summary>Abelardo de la Espriella is poised to become Colombia's next president.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-cocaine-record-seizure-drug-sydney-b46383"/><id>urn:uuid:c713585c-ecc7-4350-8622-0afa0cdb95e6</id><updated>2026-06-21T23:57:46.463-04:00</updated><summary>Police say 3 tons of cocaine found on a property on Sydney's outskirts is Australia's largest ever seizure of the drug.</summary></entry><entry><title>China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-us-sanctions-military-defense-tech-dualuse-d36809"/><id>urn:uuid:cca6b18b-3f6f-4f3d-9c74-89a954a913ee</id><updated>2026-06-21T23:56:46.740-04:00</updated><summary>China has announced sanctions on 10 American defense companies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Uruguay struggles in first 2 matches as Suárez watches from the stands</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-uruguay-luis-suarez-s93110"/><id>urn:uuid:07120e45-85d9-432d-bfae-d475b41d5138</id><updated>2026-06-21T23:35:18.202-04:00</updated><summary>Uruguay is off to a start many did not expect.</summary></entry><entry><title>US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the Caribbean</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boat-strikes-cartels-us-military-trump-narcotics-c45101"/><id>urn:uuid:d2959c97-d76d-4d06-a7e6-9dbab34b9a1a</id><updated>2026-06-21T23:17:03.439-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.</summary></entry><entry><title>Salah scores and Egypt downs New Zealand 3-1 for a first World Cup victory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-new-zealand-egypt-notes-t64763"/><id>urn:uuid:561d791d-fb6e-4b8b-95a5-2e5dbe9e99e7</id><updated>2026-06-21T23:13:30.297-04:00</updated><summary>Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal and Egypt went on to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday night and secure its first-ever World Cup win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nneka Ogwumike hits a buzzer-beating 3 as the Sparks beat the Liberty 98-97</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/new-york-liberty-los-angeles-sparks-score-wnba-g95414"/><id>urn:uuid:be7850d0-6e18-47ea-9006-f31446b73ab8</id><updated>2026-06-21T23:04:24.101-04:00</updated><summary>Nneka Ogwumike hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Los Angeles Sparks to a 98-97 victory over the New York Liberty on Sunday night on the anniversary of the league's first game that featured the same two teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Schwarber, Harper homer again as Phillies beat Mets 6-2 to win series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-phillies-score-cjgccjl3"/><id>urn:uuid:93d5d914-58f4-40f3-9bb0-08450b42213b</id><updated>2026-06-21T22:38:49.526-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyndham Clark quiets a US Open crowd that rooted for him to lose</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/wyndham-clark-us-open-fans-golf-y06555"/><id>urn:uuid:0fcdf2b5-b93f-402f-b51b-1da68644a710</id><updated>2026-06-21T22:37:34.835-04:00</updated><summary>Wyndham Clark heard it all day from the Shinnecock Hills crowd.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Mets' starting pitchers making consistency impossible</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-phillies-pitching-mjjskxh5"/><id>urn:uuid:15f61c47-f4b7-4b91-9847-84f135b612d5</id><updated>2026-06-21T22:24:58.577-04:00</updated><summary>Of his struggling starting rotation, manager Carlos Mendoza said, "We need them to get going pretty soon."</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Matthews' Belmont at the Big A selections for June 25-28</title><author><name>Steve Matthews</name><email>steve.matthews@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/horse-racing-steve-matthews-belmont-aqueduct-tx671mey"/><id>urn:uuid:124214c0-f596-4968-8f3d-d8362ed07bb5</id><updated>2026-06-21T22:11:07.581-04:00</updated><summary>Thursday, June 25 Best bet: LES REYS (4) Best value: CELESTIAL GLAZE (6) FIRST: Mary</summary></entry><entry><title>Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/qatar-explosion-ras-laffan-x26042"/><id>urn:uuid:b5d038f2-cfd3-404f-b7c7-274f8aa187d9</id><updated>2026-06-21T21:57:46.240-04:00</updated><summary>Qatar's energy minister says an explosion killed at least 13 people and injured 66 at a key gas export terminal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sam Burns on miss: 'I'll see that putt' tonight</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/sam-burns-us-open-jjs1fn8u"/><id>urn:uuid:044d651e-135d-4029-a2b6-d4cc42ee8e97</id><updated>2026-06-21T20:56:46.367-04:00</updated><summary>Burns was left with the best non-winning score in Shinnecock's Open history.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Open at a glance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-glance-clark-m66603"/><id>urn:uuid:05b391dc-7702-4575-9868-e090085e1d31</id><updated>2026-06-21T20:51:06.337-04:00</updated><summary>Details and nuggets from the final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mystics use a late 12-0 surge to beat Lynx 84-79 and win third straight game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/washington-mystics-minnesota-lynx-score-wnba-t36796"/><id>urn:uuid:23f21342-c1f9-4580-ac15-e649b78d8bcb</id><updated>2026-06-21T20:48:54.825-04:00</updated><summary>Sonia Citron had 21 points and Kiki Iriafen added 17, hitting a go-ahead basket late for a second straight game to help the Washington Mystics upset the Minnesota Lynx 84-79 on Sunday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-san-diego-d19347"/><id>urn:uuid:7578b726-fafd-40be-b209-8b770ddf6724</id><updated>2026-06-21T20:29:56.315-04:00</updated><summary>Corey Heim, a part-time driver making only his 13th start in the Cup Series, outdueled teammate Tyler Reddick to win the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyndham Clark goes wire-to-wire to win U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/wyndham-clark-us-open-y0gu40bg"/><id>urn:uuid:cfc92d47-71ae-46bd-8862-c8527baf3209</id><updated>2026-06-21T20:10:08.728-04:00</updated><summary>Clark shot a final-round 73 and finished the tournament four strokes under par</summary></entry><entry><title>Jon Jennings, Shinnecock Hills superintendent, honored at U.S. Open</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/jon-jennings-us-open-shinnecock-s541bahu"/><id>urn:uuid:c451954f-5b28-47be-94ec-63e24d24e7bc</id><updated>2026-06-21T20:04:46.673-04:00</updated><summary>The E.J. Marshall Platter, bestowed by the USGA, recognizes "championship golf course management."</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy's rough weekend keeps him from contending at the US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-rory-mcilroy-shinnecock-hills-j79471"/><id>urn:uuid:3936a0d5-de16-41db-b328-40bd7d519d08</id><updated>2026-06-21T19:49:13.660-04:00</updated><summary>Six-time major winner Rory McIlroy endured a rough weekend that kept him from creeping into contention at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.</summary></entry><entry><title>Keith Mitchell goes from wild start to first player with 4 straight even-par rounds at a US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-keith-mitchell-even-par-l78669"/><id>urn:uuid:4899b9f3-2a85-435a-92d1-6d766d0a88f4</id><updated>2026-06-21T19:40:07.901-04:00</updated><summary>Keith Mitchell's U.S. Open started with a wild ride and ended with historic consistency.</summary></entry><entry><title>After missing his putt on the 18th hole, Sam Burns comes up one shot short at the US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-sam-burns-n67059"/><id>urn:uuid:3ae80103-6578-43de-89e4-0cef389ea918</id><updated>2026-06-21T19:36:38.671-04:00</updated><summary>Sam Burns came close on multiple occasions to tying Wyndham Clark in the final round of the U.S. Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: U.S. Open visit showed off picturesque vistas of Southampton and high-caliber test of Shinnecock Hills</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-shinnecock-hills-southampton-j01vl5o8"/><id>urn:uuid:ce9777e5-34c2-4580-ad67-2815325ebcdc</id><updated>2026-06-21T19:31:44.640-04:00</updated><summary>Our world did not stop for the Open; the Open stopped by to become part of our world for a little while.</summary></entry><entry><title>Neto's go-ahead HR in 9th inning, Guzman's tying shot in 8th help Angels beat A's 9-7</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-athletics-score-guzman-walton-kurtz-gelof-l90355"/><id>urn:uuid:4a28a2df-a463-4162-928d-9aeb0c11c2e7</id><updated>2026-06-21T19:28:38.924-04:00</updated><summary>Zach Neto hit a two-run shot in the ninth inning that gave Los Angeles its first lead, Denzer Guzman added a three-run home run in the eighth, and the Angels rallied to beat the Athletics 9-7.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colton Cowser's 4 RBIs, Pete Alonso's 3-run homer help power Orioles to 12-1 win over Dodgers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-dodgers-score-w11875"/><id>urn:uuid:2baf920b-5342-4e4f-a5c1-61a70809012c</id><updated>2026-06-21T19:19:58.902-04:00</updated><summary>Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a late three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees' Elmer Rodriguez fails fill-in test as offense struggles</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-cqx1z7cx"/><id>urn:uuid:409ad33a-9450-4d8c-b504-299385fba6fa</id><updated>2026-06-21T19:18:27.991-04:00</updated><summary>Rodriguez, hustled up from Triple-A Scranton, gave up a three-run homer in the fourth inning and Yankees never recovered.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran's challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/iran-world-cup-belgium-protest-f30732"/><id>urn:uuid:009e1900-da53-4446-916b-2ce5fd32f5d3</id><updated>2026-06-21T19:07:50.475-04:00</updated><summary>Iran took another important step toward advancing in the World Cup, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canzone homers, Gilbert allows 3 hits and Mariners beat Red Sox 3-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-red-sox-score-i94713"/><id>urn:uuid:2437d18f-7c10-418d-b80a-d987113d0d7d</id><updated>2026-06-21T19:03:22.668-04:00</updated><summary>Dominic Canzone homered, Logan Gilbert allowed one run on three hits in 6 1/3 innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup what to know: Messi, Mbappé and Haaland back in action</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-schedule-results-news-g09905"/><id>urn:uuid:ee2a0615-6636-46fa-8989-068eb83cc3ce</id><updated>2026-06-21T18:59:35.269-04:00</updated><summary>It's a very starry Monday for the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scheffler gets some help from Clark, but can't take advantage at the US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-scheffler-grand-slam-r43351"/><id>urn:uuid:380e7fe1-9768-436b-84c0-f450c020cf9f</id><updated>2026-06-21T18:58:24.371-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler got the crack in Wyndham Clark's game that might have kickstarted his own run at completing the career Grand Slam.</summary></entry><entry><title>Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-cape-verde-uruguay-vozinha-a83975"/><id>urn:uuid:07b96348-eda9-4b6c-865e-2ca95acf8408</id><updated>2026-06-21T18:44:36.856-04:00</updated><summary>Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aces surge past Valkyries 92-73 as Jackie Young shines in a 21-2 run</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/golden-state-valkyries-las-vegas-aces-score-wnba-f59431"/><id>urn:uuid:9d37deb7-b0f6-4bf5-a966-cc2ebbd4c9fe</id><updated>2026-06-21T18:38:51.173-04:00</updated><summary>Jackie Young scored 21 points and A'Ja Wilson added 19 points and nine rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces cruise to a 92-73 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/egypt-world-cup-new-zealand-y20949"/><id>urn:uuid:4cc18b1d-5020-441b-8fca-15f1b881cce9</id><updated>2026-06-21T18:35:38.902-04:00</updated><summary>Egypt is on the brink of history in the World Cup, heavily favored against New Zealand on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan Kreidler has 3 hits, Twins rally to beat Diamondbacks 4-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-diamondbacks-score-k77714"/><id>urn:uuid:23eccab6-1406-4dc3-b9d2-7962cf38c3f3</id><updated>2026-06-21T18:27:32.018-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Jackson's single tied the game in the seventh and the go-ahead run scored on an error, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Austria defender Stefan Posch available to play vs. Argentina despite broken jaw</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/posch-austria-world-cup-argentina-m39752"/><id>urn:uuid:ba2e4406-e857-4d47-97e6-8a91ffb82dfd</id><updated>2026-06-21T18:26:49.832-04:00</updated><summary>Austria defender Stefan Posch will be available to play Monday against defending champion Argentina despite the broken jaw he suffered in his team's World Cup opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk gets traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/brady-tkachuk-florida-panthers-u71135"/><id>urn:uuid:a3d23a00-1dd2-4873-8c09-dea99c1299df</id><updated>2026-06-21T18:23:25.337-04:00</updated><summary>Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahoma's hot offense</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/cws-oklahoma-north-carolina-f50862"/><id>urn:uuid:5d3cc8da-cf44-4e84-a0f7-05625fd966a6</id><updated>2026-06-21T18:19:00.606-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber cooled off Oklahoma's bats, Owen Hull and Cooper Nicholson homered, and North Carolina beat Oklahoma 6-2 in Game 2 of the College World Series finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gonzalez and Reynolds homer as the Pirates hold off the Rockies 8-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-rockies-score-k28828"/><id>urn:uuid:c5d7c56c-fec4-4840-a3af-0acfed01d2de</id><updated>2026-06-21T18:16:53.179-04:00</updated><summary>Nick Gonzalez and Bryan Reynolds homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers' Gasser 'definitely confident' he is ready for more success after earning 1st win since 2024</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/milwaukee-brewers-robert-gasser-k70494"/><id>urn:uuid:53aaa965-d9ac-4b82-9968-607a2cf38c35</id><updated>2026-06-21T17:57:11.004-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser regrouped following a pep talk from manager Pat Murphy to finally earn his first win since early in the 2024 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>JJ Wetherholt hits 2 homers as the Cardinals beat the Royals 12-10 to avoid a sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-royals-score-h32463"/><id>urn:uuid:acdee411-58bc-4f90-aa51-76112b37c82c</id><updated>2026-06-21T17:50:53.214-04:00</updated><summary>JJ Wetherholt hit two home runs and had three RBIs as the St. Louis Cardinals avoided a series sweep with a 12-10 win over the Kansas City Royals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rangers sign goalie Dylan Garand to two-year extension</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/rangers-goalie-dylan-garand-u7c9e72d"/><id>urn:uuid:bbb9d715-25d1-4fc1-bbac-7621870243cf</id><updated>2026-06-21T17:35:57.008-04:00</updated><summary>Garand could be the Rangers' first choice to replace the retired Jonathan Quick as the team's backup goalie</summary></entry><entry><title>Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boston-logan-airport-close-call-delta-american-g58159"/><id>urn:uuid:780f38cd-db06-4d75-b5ba-7785a52d9295</id><updated>2026-06-21T17:35:14.038-04:00</updated><summary>An aviation expert says a Delta Air Lines jet was roughly 300 feet from an American Airlines plane during a close call at Boston's airport that forced the Delta aircraft to abort its landing.</summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. Open concluded Sunday, but how long until Shinnecock Hills feels back to normal?</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-shinnecock-hills-wzdgtsb5"/><id>urn:uuid:647b2ca9-530d-4cce-aa21-79cf903ea390</id><updated>2026-06-21T17:31:01.254-04:00</updated><summary>"We'll hopefully get Shinnecock back to being Shinnecock probably [in] August," Lynbrook native John Ryan Celiberti, the USGA's assistant director of U.S. Open championships, told Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bolivia clears anti-government roadblocks after emergency decree, as patrol plane crash kills 6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bolivia-state-of-emergency-protests-morales-crash-f38721"/><id>urn:uuid:cdaf0e37-6d5f-45fb-b94c-3e23f4e8f9fd</id><updated>2026-06-21T17:26:19.366-04:00</updated><summary>Bolivia continues to clear roadblocks isolating its capital, La Paz, and other cities.</summary></entry><entry><title>France's Mbappé is having a record-setting World Cup, other marks could fall as Les Bleus advance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-france-iraq-mbappe-m39561"/><id>urn:uuid:0eaae922-b4b8-4dd4-a3b6-9850450c776b</id><updated>2026-06-21T17:24:26.456-04:00</updated><summary>Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran plays 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw at World Cup with stellar effort from goalkeeper Beiranvand</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/iran-belgium-score-world-cup-d42667"/><id>urn:uuid:fe270a21-0d38-4c3e-8c8a-99bc4f7b4f25</id><updated>2026-06-21T17:12:36.549-04:00</updated><summary>Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>After spending billions, Saudi Arabia gets a World Cup wake-up call against Spain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/saudi-arabia-spain-world-cup-k23436"/><id>urn:uuid:e69dd33b-0c7e-4f36-bf0e-84f6858867b6</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:54:57.261-04:00</updated><summary>Saudi Arabia's bid to measure the progress of its ambitious soccer project suffered a reality check in a 4-0 loss to Spain at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, a key figure of the Cuban Revolution and ally of Fidel Castro, has died</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuban-revolution-death-menendez-j48021"/><id>urn:uuid:ff094112-6496-4374-bff3-f6f8d0bd0985</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:47:21.910-04:00</updated><summary>Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, a key figure in the Cuban Revolution and former vice president, has died at 94.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suns' All-Star guard Devin Booker changes jersey number to No. 15 in honor of his dad Melvin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/devin-booker-suns-jersey-15-j01847"/><id>urn:uuid:37bd456a-2b2b-4dfa-828e-71d06ce7f8a7</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:44:38.064-04:00</updated><summary>Phoenix Suns' five-time All-Star guard Devin Booker has changed his jersey number to No. 15 from No. 1 in honor of his dad Melvin Booker, who played professionally in the NBA and overseas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic playoff after Woad lips out 3-footer in regulation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/meijer-lpga-classic-golf-miyu-yamashita-u05980"/><id>urn:uuid:b5d53d6f-3c70-4486-8637-c97bb1041eed</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:43:13.738-04:00</updated><summary>Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff in the Meijer LPGA Classic when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alvarez hits AL-leading 25th homer, Astros beat Guardians 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-astros-score-yordan-alvarez-j38824"/><id>urn:uuid:fd5376d9-0583-43ac-bcab-848c6206aa29</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:39:45.061-04:00</updated><summary>Yordan Alvarez hit his AL-leading 25th home run, Kai-Wei Teng threw six solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dingler's late RBIs, Vierling's bloop single help Tigers sweep White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-tigers-q04272"/><id>urn:uuid:f99fb21f-0006-4d7f-b2c0-212444c34b50</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:39:07.280-04:00</updated><summary>Dillon Dingler homered and drove in the tying run in the ninth, Matt Vierling's bloop single finished off Detroit's comeback as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>For Niemann, it's 71 solid holes, one thrown club and a return trip for next year's US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-niemann-club-throw-l01908"/><id>urn:uuid:a7fc0080-7202-4f0b-b120-191534591001</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:36:16.861-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Open summary for Joaquin Niemann looks like this: 71 holes of solid golf, one really bad one, a thrown club, a two-shot penalty and the willpower to not spend too much time wondering what might have been.</summary></entry><entry><title>Father's Day tribute for Suffolk police dispatchers, call takers</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/911-operations-center-fathers-day-auejzz8m"/><id>urn:uuid:db3b67a0-b219-40fa-b3b1-a4fe74f0c4a9</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:33:32.876-04:00</updated><summary>A luncheon at Suffolk County police headquarters in Yaphank paid tribute to call takers and dispatchers working on Father's Day.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jonny DeLuca hits 2-run home run in 7th to lift Rays to 4-3 win over Nationals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-nationals-score-s92507"/><id>urn:uuid:a5d0ca40-34e6-43bb-abe9-33527575cbf5</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:32:46.451-04:00</updated><summary>Jonny DeLuca hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays to a comeback 4-3 victory against the Washington Nationals.</summary></entry><entry><title>One Extraordinary Photo: Players avoid injury and create a moment of parallel soccer symmetry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-netherlands-sweden-h75260"/><id>urn:uuid:4f84e446-60c2-4615-8a81-e22698acee83</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:29:28.259-04:00</updated><summary>Ashley Landis saw a potential severe collision unfolding between the Netherlands' Cody Gakpo and Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sweden.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyle Stowers homers and Marlins beat Giants 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-marlins-score-y18660"/><id>urn:uuid:a2e5bf4a-0d53-4d58-8e8b-f0617f85f4de</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:21:18.025-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Stowers homered and scored on Otto López's go-ahead double to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 win against the San Francisco Giants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Contreras rips 3-run homer in 8-run inning as Gasser ends drought in Brewers' 9-4 win over Braves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-braves-score-w11448"/><id>urn:uuid:6dec0065-dfbc-493f-a76a-e7aead116536</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:20:04.291-04:00</updated><summary>William Contreras had four hits, including a three-run homer in Milwaukee's eight-run second inning, and the Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-4 to snap a three-game skid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senegal coach isn't saying how much he'll change against Norway at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/senegal-norway-world-cup-e24680"/><id>urn:uuid:3ec93319-c307-4879-bce5-ad2447ce5f45</id><updated>2026-06-21T16:11:11.070-04:00</updated><summary>Senegal coach Pape Thiaw is not revealing how many changes he might make for his team's second group play game at the World Cup against Norway on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oyarzabal leads Spain to victory with 2-goal, 1-assist outing after lackluster World Cup debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-spain-saudi-arabia-y31864"/><id>urn:uuid:f889c6ce-e331-44ac-8df3-2567ec896aad</id><updated>2026-06-21T15:58:02.268-04:00</updated><summary>Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal returned to Atlanta Stadium with redemption on his mind.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suns agree to bring back guards Gillespie, Goodwin after both had breakout seasons, AP sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/phoenix-suns-collin-gillespie-jordan-goodwin-l06711"/><id>urn:uuid:055b5e3f-a69e-4970-b464-37dfcaa3eb9d</id><updated>2026-06-21T15:57:48.187-04:00</updated><summary>The Phoenix Suns have agreed to bring back guards Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin after both had breakout seasons, according to two people familiar with the deals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Father's Day surprise</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-fathers-day-miles-russell-caddie-a72917"/><id>urn:uuid:b83196a9-baca-4d5c-b3fc-f333c6ad8644</id><updated>2026-06-21T15:44:21.972-04:00</updated><summary>Miles Russell had quite a Father's Day gift for his dad: the chance to be the caddie in his son's U.S. Open debut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/serena-williams-wimbledon-g87334"/><id>urn:uuid:8973212b-3c2d-4b65-9bf6-2507db14c12e</id><updated>2026-06-21T15:37:41.281-04:00</updated><summary>Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wildfire-evacuations-utah-colorado-florida-red-flag-c96731"/><id>urn:uuid:de21dfc7-7db9-447a-925d-54019637bbfa</id><updated>2026-06-21T15:37:30.625-04:00</updated><summary>Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling several wildfires in the West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City.</summary></entry><entry><title>7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chicago-shooting-trump-pritzker-o73497"/><id>urn:uuid:82ada879-2cd7-4429-b737-71ff4d994b3e</id><updated>2026-06-21T14:47:31.369-04:00</updated><summary>Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-sea-turtles-environmentalist-khalil-g41060"/><id>urn:uuid:4a330f9b-a715-49dc-8ae3-582f1b923f81</id><updated>2026-06-21T14:42:54.864-04:00</updated><summary>Mourners have gathered in Beirut to honor Mona Khalil, a Lebanese conservationist who died last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-ecuador-curacao-soccer-v84434"/><id>urn:uuid:61edf414-30e2-43f5-b8f7-d9e4e4fe3971</id><updated>2026-06-21T14:31:29.188-04:00</updated><summary>Algeria is feeling right at home in Lawrence, Kansas, during the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kapp's blistering 81 powers South Africa past India in Women's T20 World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/women-t20-world-cup-india-southafrica-westindies-v73419"/><id>urn:uuid:b1e6e37a-0fc3-416c-acf9-f2d90b215a0e</id><updated>2026-06-21T14:25:38.676-04:00</updated><summary>Marizanne Kapp's 45-ball 81 has blown away India by six wickets and kept alive South African semifinal hopes in a Women's Twenty20 World Cup thriller in Manchester.</summary></entry><entry><title>Linda Noskova beats Jessica Pegula on grass to win the Berlin Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/tennis-women-berlin-open-grass-o28911"/><id>urn:uuid:166f93fd-d1c7-4afd-a313-9acf575871e2</id><updated>2026-06-21T14:20:18.707-04:00</updated><summary>Eighth-seeded Linda Noskova beat third-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to win the rain-delayed Berlin Open final.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dutch club Ajax parts ways with Oscar Garcia after a turbulent season of coaching changes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ajax-coach-garcia-d39182"/><id>urn:uuid:777bd343-c9b3-4371-b766-51f688909f2d</id><updated>2026-06-21T13:57:39.760-04:00</updated><summary>Ajax has parted ways with coach Oscar Garcia after a turbulent season in which the Dutch club finished fifth in Eredivisie.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marlins designate infielder Christopher Morel for assignment, place slugger Liam Hicks on IL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/miami-marlins-christopher-morel-b90524"/><id>urn:uuid:83ccec87-dc8e-4629-b0e0-96fe9ac98ca8</id><updated>2026-06-21T13:52:46.753-04:00</updated><summary>The Miami Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment and placed slugger Liam Hicks on the injured list before their game against the San Francisco Giants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kraken acquire Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers, re-sign Bobby McMann</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/panthers-kraken-samoskevich-trade-e52444"/><id>urn:uuid:7db9ff21-0c70-47bd-b423-5e5cd6ee9342</id><updated>2026-06-21T13:24:51.435-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Kraken made two important moves Sunday, acquiring Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with Florida and re-signing fellow forward Bobby McMann to a long-term contract.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/toy-story-5-box-office-disclosure-day-obsession-k43539"/><id>urn:uuid:041b6cf5-d2ab-48d0-bfa0-8de7d8893245</id><updated>2026-06-21T13:03:26.725-04:00</updated><summary>"Toy Story" still has a friend in moviegoers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/spain-saudi-arabia-world-cup-yamal-u71936"/><id>urn:uuid:87abd6ef-23b1-40f1-831b-26bb08121a19</id><updated>2026-06-21T12:44:32.542-04:00</updated><summary>Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prada serves up luxury fashion's version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/milan-fashion-week-prada-uniform-basics-e69918"/><id>urn:uuid:8ffb4fc2-26f4-42c8-abc3-cf5610454a0c</id><updated>2026-06-21T12:42:41.966-04:00</updated><summary>Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for their latest collection.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ethiopia-election-abiy-ahmed-f32070"/><id>urn:uuid:2dc1626d-5ca6-4f94-a409-eb07bb5fec7a</id><updated>2026-06-21T12:33:25.809-04:00</updated><summary>Ethiopia's ruling party has maintained an overwhelming majority in parliament following the June 1 election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oilers re-sign center Jason Dickinson to a 5-year, $20 million contract</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/oilers-jason-dickinson-contract-j80687"/><id>urn:uuid:9b5b8791-cd58-4311-a22b-db8e47a5ef71</id><updated>2026-06-21T12:32:42.279-04:00</updated><summary>The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed center Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract worth $20 million.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thousands of Czechs rally against a government plan to overhaul the funding of public broadcasters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/czech-public-media-financing-protest-babis-i61445"/><id>urn:uuid:ff576155-e067-40dc-af3d-61d7ae7c761d</id><updated>2026-06-21T12:24:56.853-04:00</updated><summary>Thousands of Czechs are rallying in Prague to protest a government plan to overhaul the funding for public broadcasters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Francisco Cerundolo beats former champion Tommy Paul on grass to win Queen's final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/queens-tennis-grass-j61699"/><id>urn:uuid:6093bcac-a712-41d0-bebd-0a24bad03848</id><updated>2026-06-21T12:07:36.563-04:00</updated><summary>Seventh-seeded Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina beats former champion Tommy Paul to win the Queen's final 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Have faith': Vozinha's mom speaks out before Cape Verde pulls off another World Cup tie vs. Uruguay</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/vozinha-mother-cape-verde-world-cup-c17696"/><id>urn:uuid:aa260fb8-de0c-450f-84dd-e2f8de4756e3</id><updated>2026-06-21T11:36:03.196-04:00</updated><summary>On Father's Day, Vozinha's mother watched a tie.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tiafoe beats Fritz in all-American final to win on grass in Halle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/halle-tennis-grass-c65115"/><id>urn:uuid:6018e67b-065e-4626-84e0-b69df70a7eb7</id><updated>2026-06-21T11:15:46.222-04:00</updated><summary>Frances Tiafoe has beaten fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in an all-American final to win the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-shinnecock-hills-wyndham-clark-scheffler-m98529"/><id>urn:uuid:0af68ead-8ab6-4dfa-bc55-f5a465d40b9d</id><updated>2026-06-21T10:33:03.395-04:00</updated><summary>Wyndham Clark is the U.S. Open champion and it was harder work than he ever imagined.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island weather: Rain and thunderstorms, sun returns midweek</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/weather-forecast-rain-sun-m01neatl"/><id>urn:uuid:7bdfbbdb-179d-48e9-a9e4-87b4b9a43e40</id><updated>2026-06-21T10:20:26.973-04:00</updated><summary>A high rip current risk will be in effect for Long Island ocean-facing beaches.</summary></entry><entry><title>Libraries with free outdoor play spaces on Long Island</title><author><name>Ellen Yan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/libraries-outdoor-play-areas-juaydl54"/><id>urn:uuid:0656caf4-23c9-43a3-a1e3-886fd54ca394</id><updated>2026-06-21T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Libraries transform grounds into playful, educational spaces for children and families.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/madison-square-garden-fall-death-concert-u53571"/><id>urn:uuid:da302041-6807-42f5-b188-ddbeb72e4e4a</id><updated>2026-06-21T08:55:39.196-04:00</updated><summary>New York City police say a 51-year-old Connecticut man fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man falls to his death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/goose-concert-deadly-fall-f5puldir"/><id>urn:uuid:7717f40f-e24c-4843-9e76-6d69b09f185a</id><updated>2026-06-21T08:09:21.050-04:00</updated><summary>The man, who was not immediately identified, was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the legacy of Brexit, which still divides Britain 10 years on</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brexit-britain-anniversary-10-years-economy-k54134"/><id>urn:uuid:48d9955d-60f7-4a46-89f6-6988c9df62f1</id><updated>2026-06-21T07:18:42.528-04:00</updated><summary>U.K. voters chose to leave the European Union in a referendum that 10 years on still forges political identities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lionel-messi-world-cup-goals-s74013"/><id>urn:uuid:dc44e967-f65e-4182-8b66-ba69322d4fb5</id><updated>2026-06-21T06:00:37.359-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi's move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Still feeling presence of dads after they're gone</title><author><name>Michael Dobie</name><email>Michael.Dobie1@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/michael-dobie/dads-memories-legacies-bow13m3v"/><id>urn:uuid:47f86445-d084-4938-b866-38eb4007ff5f</id><updated>2026-06-21T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A memory of my father and father-in-law was at once comforting and sobering.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-was-crimea-gas-fuel-l25853"/><id>urn:uuid:2680e019-80f9-40e2-b70e-346c0ac3cafe</id><updated>2026-06-21T05:44:02.626-04:00</updated><summary>Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea have suspended civilian gasoline sales as Ukraine increases attacks on fuel supplies.</summary></entry><entry><title>10 standout Long Island seafood market cafes</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/10-long-island-seafood-market-cafes-2026-p42rl2na"/><id>urn:uuid:79fb2f3c-1794-499b-bf55-ab6b4762d149</id><updated>2026-06-21T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Islanders are as devoted to their local fish markets as they are to their favorite pork store or pizza joint.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hockey enthusiast Steve Gross is back on the ice after beating blood cancer thanks to his donor — son Jake</title><author><name>Victor Menendez</name><email>victor.menendez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/steve-gross-cancer-transplant-son-gzkfxyjm"/><id>urn:uuid:ebe00bbb-1427-4597-ae33-cab62d6b5a47</id><updated>2026-06-21T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Steve Gross' son donated the bone marrow that cured him of acute myelogenous leukemia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massapequa, St. Dominic and LI Lutheran baseball teams deliver great moments in winning state titles</title><author><name>Michael Anderson and Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/salute-to-champs-baseball-s56k1baj"/><id>urn:uuid:42b2d906-ff33-44ab-b4fe-7bd630f3e1b4</id><updated>2026-06-21T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>They got it done in pressure-packed moments to secure the championship hardware.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael J. Brown, lawyer for Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann, talks about his client, the evidence and path to a plea</title><author><name>Grant Parpan</name><email>grant.parpan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/gilgo-beach-killer-defense-attorney-michael-brown-kigcq36v"/><id>urn:uuid:0a841321-4d94-468d-bd8e-898b4cfd4531</id><updated>2026-06-21T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Michael J. Brown discusses his client, the evidence and the path to a plea deal.</summary></entry><entry><title>How many of these ultimate Long Island summer activities have you done?</title><author><name>Meghan Giannotta</name><email>meghan.giannotta@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/long-island-summer-bucket-list-activities-2026-obu2h5au"/><id>urn:uuid:93b59f2b-485e-4352-a7f8-eecbdf056b0c</id><updated>2026-06-21T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Everyone has their own idea of an ideal summer day on Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's Joe and Joey Spallina, father and son, now on opposing sides in Premier Lacrosse League</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/lacrosse/spallina-lacrosse-jkmuf9fz"/><id>urn:uuid:984eec57-57d0-41c0-a4ca-6eb8d6635240</id><updated>2026-06-21T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Joe said he used to pick Joey's brain on certain things but can't anymore as general manager of opposing team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island boxer Pete Latorre's one-two punch</title><author><name>Robert Cassidy</name><email>robert.cassidy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/pete-latorre-boxing-i1j3qkk9"/><id>urn:uuid:bb7f34a6-93d9-49cd-9c22-6a6700f5d2b0</id><updated>2026-06-21T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"I beat people up during the day and then I talk about their feelings at night," he said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massapequa, Manhasset, Cold Spring Harbor, St. Anthony's and St. Dominic boys lacrosse best in state</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli and Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/boys-lacrosse-salute-to-the-champs-q03i3ivy"/><id>urn:uuid:a408655f-d5a4-4fff-b9ca-d2f1b81098dc</id><updated>2026-06-21T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Each team took a different journey en route to earning the championship hardware.</summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. Open: Ann Enstine has ruled women's golf at Shinnecock Hills for half a century</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-ann-enstine-shinnecock-m71eo0ef"/><id>urn:uuid:a4fcebec-b881-4740-847b-d2fd83fa5dfd</id><updated>2026-06-21T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Enstine has won the Shinnecock Hills women's championship an astounding 33 times.</summary></entry><entry><title>How the Huntington, Sayville and Cold Spring Harbor girls lacrosse teams earned state titles</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi and Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/girls-lacrosse-salute-to-the-champs-kiodgd47"/><id>urn:uuid:19aa3ecd-d510-4ceb-a57b-1d1cea5beb90</id><updated>2026-06-21T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Each team took a different journey, but they all returned to Long Island as state champs.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-iran-talks-vance-trump-latest-21-june-2026-w92596"/><id>urn:uuid:7180e87b-e8be-4601-acf3-2f534731e07d</id><updated>2026-06-21T04:40:29.416-04:00</updated><summary>High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resign</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-keir-starmer-future-burnham-labour-q70075"/><id>urn:uuid:7e2ef8a4-a86d-465c-baec-1e4e8b22008a</id><updated>2026-06-21T04:34:33.803-04:00</updated><summary>U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges vote</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-presidential-election-espriella-cepeda-petro-f60771"/><id>urn:uuid:0e1c04a2-24b6-45d6-995c-871a5fbf86ae</id><updated>2026-06-21T03:04:20.598-04:00</updated><summary>Political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella holds a razor-thin lead in Colombia's presidential election with nearly all the votes counted, in a runoff vote marked by people's fears of a renewed internal conflict.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan's 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men's World Cup match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-tunisia-japan-score-s94788"/><id>urn:uuid:79460359-f39e-4d37-9a0a-0fa5ecc999f2</id><updated>2026-06-21T02:28:55.230-04:00</updated><summary>Japan moves closer to the World Cup knockout stages after defeating Tunisia 4-0 in Group F.</summary></entry><entry><title>Buxton hits grand slam in 10-run inning, Twins rout Diamondbacks 16-8</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-diamondbacks-score-i05885"/><id>urn:uuid:e83e8bf2-22d8-46d2-99ad-ca95eb921dca</id><updated>2026-06-21T01:35:39.247-04:00</updated><summary>Byron Buxton hit a grand slam in a 10-run fifth inning and the Minnesota Twins clobbered the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-8 on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ureña and 3 Angels relievers silence Athletics in a 7-0 victory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-athletics-score-d39041"/><id>urn:uuid:8e9d953a-5c2e-488f-88c0-0581998f971e</id><updated>2026-06-21T01:24:49.444-04:00</updated><summary>Walbert Ureña and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles beat Dodgers 3-2 behind Trevor Rogers' 7 scoreless innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-dodgers-score-shohei-ohtani-x47090"/><id>urn:uuid:7b3b81da-3c8d-4de8-8c2c-656eb04ef90e</id><updated>2026-06-21T01:13:00.606-04:00</updated><summary>Trevor Rogers allowed one hit over a dominating seven scoreless innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Taylor Swift's beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/taylor-swift-wedding-rhode-island-m62782"/><id>urn:uuid:6ad33e40-258a-439f-a871-af5508bdbfdf</id><updated>2026-06-21T01:11:49.546-04:00</updated><summary>Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to the seaside village of Watch Hill after a large tent appeared near her estate.</summary></entry><entry><title>How a COVID lockdown helped make an award-winning winemaker in South Africa</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wine-south-africa-vineyard-covid-y29271"/><id>urn:uuid:5d96a118-c735-49f2-82a7-d9793c16c2ba</id><updated>2026-06-21T01:08:02.543-04:00</updated><summary>A woman in South Africa found opportunity in a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 when she used the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wilyer Abreu, Connelly Early lead the Red Sox past the Mariners, 5-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-mariners-score-n86123"/><id>urn:uuid:25a6a8a2-f104-4cdf-919c-ca9d5c504af2</id><updated>2026-06-21T01:03:35.500-04:00</updated><summary>Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Connelly Early gave up two hits and a run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Buxton hits grand slam in Twins' 10-run 5th inning against Diamondbacks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-dbacks-buxton-w43986"/><id>urn:uuid:5e04fda7-9e5b-4d16-971b-abb7b101381a</id><updated>2026-06-21T00:18:22.296-04:00</updated><summary>Byron Buxton hit a grand slam for his 24th home run of the season in the Minnesota Twins' 10-run fifth inning against Arizona on Saturday night in a 16-8 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>More than just happy to be here, New Zealand hunts first-ever knockout run</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/new-zealand-world-cup-a23031"/><id>urn:uuid:2016d624-01e7-4f4c-bf2c-8967ea9629c3</id><updated>2026-06-21T00:10:33.567-04:00</updated><summary>New Zealand, at No. 82 ranked fourth lowest in the tournament, has a chance to go from 'just happy to be here' to its first-ever World Cup win against Egypt Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-vance-trump-nuclear-negotiations-d67021"/><id>urn:uuid:7956b7c2-0eaa-4bd9-9b65-408323f5feda</id><updated>2026-06-21T00:01:29.582-04:00</updated><summary>High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended.</summary></entry><entry><title>France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/heat-wave-france-europe-music-day-g94789"/><id>urn:uuid:03dd77c8-a731-4bfc-9b7e-8678993caff4</id><updated>2026-06-21T00:01:09.315-04:00</updated><summary>France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events.</summary></entry><entry><title>McCarthy hits leadoff inside-the-park homer off Skenes in Rockies' 2-1 win over Pirates</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-rockies-score-v87222"/><id>urn:uuid:8ea1659b-426c-427c-8eff-095ee810b724</id><updated>2026-06-20T23:57:31.603-04:00</updated><summary>Jake McCarthy hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run off Paul Skenes and the Colorado Rockies survived another tense ninth inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>The future is now for 18-year-old striker on Egypt's World Cup squad</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-hamza-abdelkarim-egypt-mohamed-salah-i83259"/><id>urn:uuid:9c82e108-7456-4e2a-9077-fe42c0ace7f7</id><updated>2026-06-20T23:45:28.684-04:00</updated><summary>Egypt striker Hamza Abdelkarim is just 18 and one of the youngest players at the World Cup, but he's handling soccer's biggest stage as a seasoned professional.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coach says Iran still being treated poorly by US at World Cup ahead of second match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/iran-world-cup-p30629"/><id>urn:uuid:6f3d08d5-8096-43e1-af5d-81dfb8ea4d02</id><updated>2026-06-20T23:37:23.540-04:00</updated><summary>Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his team is still being treated unfairly by the host U.S. at the World Cup through travel restrictions and visa refusals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' Freddy Peralta roughed up for 10 runs, Kyle Schwarber hits 3 homers in Phillies' rout</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-phillies-fsjf0pa6"/><id>urn:uuid:e1377cf4-7612-4197-828d-a5a89067af42</id><updated>2026-06-20T23:04:18.767-04:00</updated><summary>Philadelphia's eight-run third inning fueled a lopsided victory on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boston-delta-flight-faa-close-call-q93081"/><id>urn:uuid:ba91564e-46ef-4b47-b188-f714ca7d8d14</id><updated>2026-06-20T22:58:42.161-04:00</updated><summary>The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two commercial flights that forced one to abort landing in order to avoid collision.</summary></entry><entry><title>Li Yueru hits 2 late free throws as the Wings rally past the Sky 93-92</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sky-wings-score-k97725"/><id>urn:uuid:b3436ede-495f-4966-8d6a-dbd73d07b6f6</id><updated>2026-06-20T22:47:25.453-04:00</updated><summary>Li Yueru made two free throws with 12.5 seconds left to give Dallas its first lead as the Wings scored a season high 36 fourth-quarter points to rally from a 14-point deficit to beat the Chicago Sky 93-92.</summary></entry><entry><title>Xander Schauffele says it's Wyndham Clark's US Open to lose</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/xander-schauffele-us-open-n35392"/><id>urn:uuid:7da6a012-1a88-43bf-b02e-86b9081e5320</id><updated>2026-06-20T22:09:54.809-04:00</updated><summary>Xander Schauffele entered Saturday with a chance at the U.S. Open lead, but poor putting and a pair of double bogeys left him seven strokes behind leader Wyndham Clark.</summary></entry><entry><title>Curacao's Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador in World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ecuador-curacao-world-cup-soccer-s29747"/><id>urn:uuid:c0615bc4-8cf9-423c-99b1-95d7f67de014</id><updated>2026-06-20T22:09:12.926-04:00</updated><summary>Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against Ecuador on Saturday night, earning a 0-0 draw and the island's first-ever World Cup point.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rookie Travis Bazzana's career night leads Guardians to 8-1 win over Astros</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/gaurdians-astros-score-b23472"/><id>urn:uuid:c42adcdc-093e-4ae7-b507-e71459d46e95</id><updated>2026-06-20T22:06:33.711-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie Travis Bazzana set career highs with four hits, two homers, five RBIs and three runs scored, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 8-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Open at a glance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-glance-clark-k02535"/><id>urn:uuid:c41dc35c-03c5-40e6-ad74-60260b8582ac</id><updated>2026-06-20T21:23:22.371-04:00</updated><summary>Details and nuggets from the final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Open starting times at Shinnecock Hills</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-tee-times-d82939"/><id>urn:uuid:8e02073f-0552-4f4c-a845-7766197e5da3</id><updated>2026-06-20T21:09:42.850-04:00</updated><summary>Starting times for the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shirley woman struck by car on Dawn Drive, seriously injured Saturday morning</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/shirley-crash-bc0i2aww"/><id>urn:uuid:0646d0e7-c9b7-4fad-a041-98e5f1a9c779</id><updated>2026-06-20T20:58:28.312-04:00</updated><summary>Theresa Nicke, 64, was walking on the shoulder of Dawn Drive in Shirley when she was struck around 7:30 a.m. by a Buick Regal being driven by a Shirley man, 23.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dutch royals swap orange for blue as they cheer for the Netherlands, then Curaçao at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-ecuador-curacao-soccer-p13281"/><id>urn:uuid:eab83421-aa96-4372-b461-7eefe302adfa</id><updated>2026-06-20T20:58:07.815-04:00</updated><summary>King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are certainly representing the Dutch at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 'Who's That?' list of dreamers joins Scheffler in 2nd at the US Open, needing to make up 6 shots</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-kim-theegala-stevens-q25706"/><id>urn:uuid:05a7800d-2e6d-4399-adaf-4614f5d66807</id><updated>2026-06-20T20:48:19.431-04:00</updated><summary>The bunched leaderboard, the inability to pull away, the momentum changing with virtually every shot.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy's strong charge at U.S. Open leaderboard fizzles out</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-rory-mciiroy-d2n4zyxw"/><id>urn:uuid:1aaa7bf0-e6fa-4192-b1a2-875fecd31bb0</id><updated>2026-06-20T20:42:04.005-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy finished the third round at 3-over thanks to five bogeys on the back nine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: Sam Stevens, an everyman in search of a U.S. Open title</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/us-open-tom-rock-sam-stevens-sv40pok0"/><id>urn:uuid:bfb258d5-6245-4926-9e70-4782c8812dab</id><updated>2026-06-20T20:39:30.964-04:00</updated><summary>Stevens is a player of modest accomplishment, but he's tied for second at the Open at Shinnecock</summary></entry><entry><title>Scottie Scheffler has an eventful back nine to tie for second through three US Open rounds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/scottie-scheffler-us-open-m76817"/><id>urn:uuid:f7d9da76-b580-47ec-8ce8-ddec6461f6e0</id><updated>2026-06-20T20:36:32.279-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler chipped in from 65 feet on the 14th hole, got a bounce on the 16th to make it three consecutive birdies and put his tee shot in a bunker on the 17th on the way to a bogey.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ivory Coast looks to put Germany loss at World Cup in rearview mirror</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ivory-coast-germany-world-cup-v17850"/><id>urn:uuid:02c0c0ad-8a4c-43dc-b595-c35550bc4113</id><updated>2026-06-20T20:34:10.991-04:00</updated><summary>If Ivory Coast wins its next match, Saturday's loss won't matter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyndham Clark turning the US Open into a runaway. Scheffler still has hope for a slam</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-wyndham-clark-scheffler-shinnecock-hills-l83718"/><id>urn:uuid:69941d13-b378-43fd-87e3-8abfd9940847</id><updated>2026-06-20T20:33:38.177-04:00</updated><summary>Wyndham Clark had the right answer for a tough Shinnecock Hills.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scottie Scheffler isn't obsessed with career Grand Slam, but aims for it in final round of U.S. Open</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-scottie-scheffler-uear3r9w"/><id>urn:uuid:c4e649b1-be64-4e1f-aa5e-8a0634963365</id><updated>2026-06-20T20:27:56.522-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler said, "I think understanding the moment and giving it your best shot I think is all part of the process."</summary></entry><entry><title>In a dark Mets' season, their competitive bullpen has been one of the bright spots</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-bullpen-iaugrcer"/><id>urn:uuid:27f9300f-d853-4e6b-b698-af6a972d5172</id><updated>2026-06-20T20:24:55.799-04:00</updated><summary>"They believe in each other," manager Carlos Mendoza said. "They can trust the guy behind him, that he's going to pick them up."</summary></entry><entry><title>Soroka latest Diamondbacks starting pitcher to hit injured list; Lawlar also sidelined again</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-soroka-lawlar-a86892"/><id>urn:uuid:db05652d-f01b-484d-a36a-1df7591bc19a</id><updated>2026-06-20T20:23:48.200-04:00</updated><summary>The Arizona Diamondbacks lost another starting pitcher to injury when they placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a strained right glute.</summary></entry><entry><title>After walk-off homer, Albies says Braves' knack for comeback wins shows the team is 'really special'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-brewers-albies-g92516"/><id>urn:uuid:8e1fb7e0-83c7-43ad-a054-eb07ba548916</id><updated>2026-06-20T20:12:14.274-04:00</updated><summary>Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is playing in his 10th season and has been on seven teams that advanced to the postseason.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meyer wins 8th straight decision to start season as Marlins beat Giants 6-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-marlins-score-meyer-e63681"/><id>urn:uuid:d09e094b-3933-4af6-8977-d148f958b3f1</id><updated>2026-06-20T19:51:14.501-04:00</updated><summary>Max Meyer allowed two runs in five innings to win his eighth consecutive decision to start the season and Heriberto Hernández homered as the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 for their seventh straight home victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy fades at the US Open with 5 bogeys late after a three-hole run of birdies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-rory-mcilroy-q32727"/><id>urn:uuid:54c9629a-c850-48df-a2c4-857a2b25843a</id><updated>2026-06-20T19:42:49.757-04:00</updated><summary>When Rory McIlroy knocked in a 66-footer during a run of three straight birdies, he looked set for a big move at the U.S. Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/warehouse-fire-air-quality-emergency-q38172"/><id>urn:uuid:0106a918-80f1-4586-9ecc-08953f92f4a8</id><updated>2026-06-20T19:36:27.920-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crews, Abrams homer in the Nationals' 4-3 win over the Rays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-rays-score-v84157"/><id>urn:uuid:e8e4ca2c-e645-4197-b31c-1ad5b9769f1f</id><updated>2026-06-20T19:32:59.439-04:00</updated><summary>Dylan Crews homered in the ninth inning, C.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox place Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list with left forearm inflammation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-kiner-falefa-s26833"/><id>urn:uuid:82eca739-71b6-45cf-9a5e-23d52703fe83</id><updated>2026-06-20T19:23:32.504-04:00</updated><summary>The Boston Red Sox have placed utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list with left forearm inflammation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jing Yan maintains lead in the wind-swept Meijer LPGA Classic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/meijer-lpga-classic-blythefield-golf-i71070"/><id>urn:uuid:2b5b9b7c-a1b5-4635-88df-def106b1089d</id><updated>2026-06-20T19:12:21.298-04:00</updated><summary>Jing Yan shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to maintain a one-shot lead in the wind-swept Meijer LPGA Classic, the final event before the major KPMG Women's PGA Championship next week at Hazeltine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nationals' Jacob Young leaves game after crashing into outfield wall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-young-d02246"/><id>urn:uuid:b2b65da5-6857-4b6a-98ab-4615dd627624</id><updated>2026-06-20T18:59:37.539-04:00</updated><summary>Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young left Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning after crashing into the outfield wall.</summary></entry><entry><title>Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/iran-world-cup-tijuana-l67383"/><id>urn:uuid:192e5224-bea8-4a5e-baf6-9f4b19bbcbf2</id><updated>2026-06-20T18:59:06.551-04:00</updated><summary>The entrance to the hotel housing Iran's World Cup team in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded and flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ozzie Albies hits 2 homers, including walk-off shot in 9th, to lift Braves past Brewers 4-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-braves-score-v22687"/><id>urn:uuid:dd0b7109-20c2-4f74-a3cd-888ba3b276f2</id><updated>2026-06-20T18:58:35.121-04:00</updated><summary>Ozzie Albies hit two homers, including a walk-off, two-run blast to right field in the ninth to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Milwaukee Brewers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oklahoma a win away from national title after roughing up North Carolina ace in Game 1 of CWS finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/cws-oklahoma-north-carolina-y50878"/><id>urn:uuid:ec040f90-47dc-4427-8511-b1f68546dec3</id><updated>2026-06-20T18:48:26.641-04:00</updated><summary>Deiten Lachance homered twice off North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro, Oklahoma shut down the Tar Heels after the first inning and the Sooners won Game 1 of the College World Series finals 9-3 to move within a victory of the national championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dream's Angel Reese sets WNBA mark for fewest games to 1,000 career rebounds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/angel-reese-wnba-rebound-record-c21049"/><id>urn:uuid:89d6c863-cc8b-4d38-9800-e0727ec05fbc</id><updated>2026-06-20T18:36:42.648-04:00</updated><summary>Angel Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 113-96 win against the Indiana Fever.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees who golf are in awe of Shinnecock, pros playing in U.S. Open</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/yankees-us-open-shinnecock-uasg5erh"/><id>urn:uuid:135bddba-a979-4c93-ae65-e01d80934b04</id><updated>2026-06-20T18:32:05.775-04:00</updated><summary>Said Ryan McMahon, the Yankees' best golfer: "We're sickos that love playing one of the hardest sports out there, and I think that's [golf] No. 1 or No. 2."</summary></entry><entry><title>One Extraordinary Photo: Las Vegas pool watch party of the Australia-US match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-las-vegas-watch-party-l70741"/><id>urn:uuid:d71d6983-6f71-42fa-92eb-6d360b3b08fc</id><updated>2026-06-20T18:29:03.369-04:00</updated><summary>John Locher is a Las Vegas-based photographer and like all Associated Press photojournalists is well-positioned to show the scope of major events.</summary></entry><entry><title>Juneteenth Cultural Festival celebrates community but also highlights Black-owned businesses</title><author><name>Angelina Livigni</name><email>angelina.livigni@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/juneteenth-cultural-celebration-hicksville-pok3zgda"/><id>urn:uuid:dc50b181-e128-4772-87fe-b04f75973f3e</id><updated>2026-06-20T18:23:29.270-04:00</updated><summary>The event, at the Hicksville LIRR station, is advertised as "Long Island's biggest Juneteenth cultural celebration" and drew hundreds of attendees and about 60 businesses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Undav scores twice as Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to World Cup knockout phase</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/germany-world-cup-ivory-coast-f68407"/><id>urn:uuid:723d1b15-de95-4f4e-8029-33425d70f949</id><updated>2026-06-20T18:15:12.092-04:00</updated><summary>Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mercury end 4-game losing streak with 93-73 rout of reeling Storm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/seattle-storm-phoenix-mercury-score-wnba-k03349"/><id>urn:uuid:243b2240-a4d6-4489-bb34-3775067d8d3e</id><updated>2026-06-20T18:10:03.418-04:00</updated><summary>Valeriane Ayayi had 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Mercury snapped a four-game losing streak by extending the Seattle Storm's skid to 10 straight in a 93-73 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dominican authorities help foreign tourists affected by a massive resort fire return home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dominican-republic-resort-fire-tourists-w17894"/><id>urn:uuid:92729d14-5728-47bd-b027-f0066580d0e3</id><updated>2026-06-20T17:59:02.605-04:00</updated><summary>Dominican authorities are working to help foreign tourists return home after a massive fire destroyed a luxury resort.</summary></entry><entry><title>Okamoto hits a 3-run homer as the Blue Jays rally past the Cubs 8-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-cubs-score-r66283"/><id>urn:uuid:584fb521-9e05-4fe8-885e-c0679b56b40c</id><updated>2026-06-20T17:56:33.212-04:00</updated><summary>Kazuma Okamoto hit a three-run home run to cap a five-run eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amateurs Jackson Koivun, Miles Russell represent future of the game at U.S. Open</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-jackson-koivun-miles-russell-h26z1umj"/><id>urn:uuid:638013a2-8a72-4976-897c-7291d173544b</id><updated>2026-06-20T17:55:48.610-04:00</updated><summary>Koivun, 21, the No. 1 amateur golfer in the world and Russell, 17, the No. 1 junior golfer in the world played together on Saturday at U.S. Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pink boots are everywhere at the World Cup as the color becomes a soccer star</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/why-players-are-wearing-pink-boots-at-world-cup-f59230"/><id>urn:uuid:7526db72-65c0-4eab-9b6f-666c7f11e58c</id><updated>2026-06-20T17:54:17.135-04:00</updated><summary>Of all the rainbow of colors during the World Cup, one is sticking out: pink.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/track-stabbing-texas-bodycam-video-h39889"/><id>urn:uuid:8491d48c-a24a-47fa-87fd-0955a0ed1016</id><updated>2026-06-20T17:41:53.111-04:00</updated><summary>Newly released video from an officer's body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Double injury blow for Ireland as Doris and O'Brien to miss July tests in Nations Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/ireland-doris-nations-championship-j73353"/><id>urn:uuid:73c9549a-2be2-4a44-ac4c-8cedeef8fd06</id><updated>2026-06-20T17:34:37.447-04:00</updated><summary>Ireland has suffered a double blow to its Nations Championship preparation after captain Caelan Doris and back Tommy O'Brien were ruled out of all three July tests.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup what to know: Spain and Belgium are looking for their 1st wins after opening with draws</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-schedule-results-news-a09528"/><id>urn:uuid:a1537bc6-9da5-4f25-b71e-efe9f8e31cbd</id><updated>2026-06-20T17:33:06.367-04:00</updated><summary>The World Cup closes out the weekend with eight teams looking for their first win of this year's tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Adventureland ride rescue: Mom, fire chief describe drama after Wave Twister suddenly stopped</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/children-rescued-adventureland-ride-wave-twister-il92c5q9"/><id>urn:uuid:23de80e5-1773-4937-a254-38894d8a1eb9</id><updated>2026-06-20T17:12:41.177-04:00</updated><summary>Chief who led rescue said the Wave Twister was stuck "in the worst possible spot" based on accessibility and the ride's position in a high point of the track.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks deliver best present for Father's Day with Larry O'Brien Trophy</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-fathers-day-hv788wv0"/><id>urn:uuid:ff6cd118-a076-4829-b798-4ea8fa6761aa</id><updated>2026-06-20T17:02:40.599-04:00</updated><summary>The joy from father to son wasn't restricted to just Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns and their dads.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amateur stars Russell and Koivun play together in the US Open's 'future of golf' pairing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-amateur-russell-koivun-q70031"/><id>urn:uuid:46666c68-a9d1-4465-ad1c-b70f3fa28a10</id><updated>2026-06-20T16:51:46.559-04:00</updated><summary>Miles Russell had a long walk to his ball at the end of a long U.S. Open round with Jackson Koivun after smashing his tee shot 407 yards on the 18th hole.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dream set franchise record for points in a game in 113-96 win over Fever; Reese hits 1,000 rebounds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/atlanta-dream-indiana-fever-score-k89771"/><id>urn:uuid:d0b42524-1738-4ea0-89b8-487e3dbf3227</id><updated>2026-06-20T16:44:56.475-04:00</updated><summary>Rhyne Howard scored 24 points, Allisha Gray added 22, and the Atlanta Dream set a franchise record for points in a game with a 113-96 victory against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raphinha has a hamstring injury and will undergo treatment, Brazil says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/raphinha-injury-brazil-world-cup-l19199"/><id>urn:uuid:c9d535c6-2771-436d-8861-2551a7b9891c</id><updated>2026-06-20T16:44:15.252-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil says forward Raphinha will undergo treatment on a hamstring injury with the hope of him returning to the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shane van Gisbergen captures the pole for inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-san-diego-qualifying-van-gisbergen-m24318"/><id>urn:uuid:e3526c6c-2e6f-42d2-8b0e-bfd19dcc8ade</id><updated>2026-06-20T16:38:39.010-04:00</updated><summary>Shane van Gisbergen captured pole position for the inaugural race on Naval Base Coronado near San Diego, turning a 2-minute, 14.788-second lap around the 16-turn, 3.4-mile street course that easily put him ahead of Carson Hocevar.</summary></entry><entry><title>Northport community gathers for Pridefest as village's flag controversy recedes</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/pridefest-lgbtq-northport-vwi5lo8u"/><id>urn:uuid:f46cdb2e-1ca0-4ced-916a-a6e1c2c34cb7</id><updated>2026-06-20T16:33:34.784-04:00</updated><summary>Hundreds attended the event, which featured performers, activities for families and dozens of vendors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Larger World Cup led to predictions of lopsided affairs. The results tell a different story</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/expanded-world-cup-cape-verde-congo-x48950"/><id>urn:uuid:50e453e1-6624-402e-a05b-f1f8f8a2ac5c</id><updated>2026-06-20T16:23:34.279-04:00</updated><summary>Criticism began to pour in about how the quality of the World Cup would likely be affected not long after FIFA announced an expanded 48-team tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liam Hicks removed from Marlins' lineup vs. Giants because of back tightness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-liam-hicks-t72335"/><id>urn:uuid:96d416d1-acb0-46ec-bf4b-f524908555c3</id><updated>2026-06-20T16:22:41.291-04:00</updated><summary>Miami Marlins slugger Liam Hicks was scratched for their game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday because of back tightness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers manager Pat Murphy plans surgeries on his back on Thursday and hip during the All-Star break</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-murphy-surgeries-y79683"/><id>urn:uuid:1109c746-fe19-4739-ad69-546ab4669893</id><updated>2026-06-20T16:13:55.411-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy says he plans to have back surgery on Thursday, when the team is off, and a procedure on his hip during the All-Star break.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASCAR heads onto eye-popping Naval Base Coronado in its latest Cup Series race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-san-diego-naval-base-coronado-c93133"/><id>urn:uuid:4188e444-815c-4edc-b509-8eb971fcf6f8</id><updated>2026-06-20T15:48:09.606-04:00</updated><summary>NASCAR will make its return to Southern California in a unique way this weekend with the inaugural race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.</summary></entry><entry><title>Troy Melton allows one hit in six innings, Tigers beat White Sox 4-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-tigers-score-g94901"/><id>urn:uuid:58aceaa0-0fa2-42c9-8bfe-16350866f6cd</id><updated>2026-06-20T15:44:40.306-04:00</updated><summary>Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fans told to shelter in place after Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden in Houston due to lightning</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-weather-o26801"/><id>urn:uuid:665a1d67-e1b0-4453-bfe2-5d97b9e268fc</id><updated>2026-06-20T15:26:57.461-04:00</updated><summary>Spectators at Saturday's Netherlands-Sweden World Cup game were told to shelter in place at the end of the contest because of lightning in the area.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/netherlands-sweden-world-cup-score-p14455"/><id>urn:uuid:21e29767-2a0d-42bc-847b-831c94c28fe9</id><updated>2026-06-20T15:14:30.907-04:00</updated><summary>Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday in the World Cup to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move atop the Group F standings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Belgium winger Jérémy Doku out for World Cup match with Iran due to illness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-belgium-jeremy-doku-o38398"/><id>urn:uuid:b2e04c91-e275-4b89-8eaa-b9b67b91b0a1</id><updated>2026-06-20T15:10:57.424-04:00</updated><summary>Belgium's Jérémy Doku will not play in his team's World Cup match against Iran due to illness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dylan Wu laughs at himself after five-putting his first hole in the third round at the US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/dylan-wu-us-open-shinnecock-m35736"/><id>urn:uuid:9cd2e16d-1b7c-48ee-a452-09ef0bedf64e</id><updated>2026-06-20T15:01:28.256-04:00</updated><summary>The first player on the course at Shinnecock Hills got the third round of the U.S. Open off to a rough start.</summary></entry><entry><title>A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-americans-pochettino-b47708"/><id>urn:uuid:81079d28-9900-483b-b20b-f11e74158a2b</id><updated>2026-06-20T14:42:45.603-04:00</updated><summary>The early results are in: This U.</summary></entry><entry><title>Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-baby-s42430"/><id>urn:uuid:20fea4a6-73a9-4089-b540-f0c42b1f9182</id><updated>2026-06-20T14:21:01.107-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani is a father again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/extreme-heat-grand-canyon-n05338"/><id>urn:uuid:c5708429-42de-438b-aa2a-17064dc1ae93</id><updated>2026-06-20T13:35:55.890-04:00</updated><summary>Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme temperatures early next week.</summary></entry><entry><title>First responders rescue riders, mostly children, stuck on Adventureland Wave Twister in East Farmingdale</title><author><name>John Asbury and Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/adventureland-rescue-ride-stuck-wave-twister-lwu0p918"/><id>urn:uuid:b6ac29c3-c577-4a59-9218-84751635dff8</id><updated>2026-06-20T13:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>There were no initial reports of injuries. The amusement park reopened Saturday, although the Wave Twister ride will be out of service, the park announced.</summary></entry><entry><title>Counterterror police investigate after 5 hurt in Edinburgh attacks that appeared to target Muslims</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/edinburgh-attacks-injuries-muslim-community-scotland-d48872"/><id>urn:uuid:4909791e-de23-46ca-aaa6-2bff2ba6499b</id><updated>2026-06-20T12:57:14.827-04:00</updated><summary>Counterterrorism detectives are investigating after five people were injured in attacks in Scotland's capital Edinburgh that appeared to target Muslims.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-reflecting-pool-paint-algae-a99069"/><id>urn:uuid:a7480a40-7656-4272-a493-e1c300f51f22</id><updated>2026-06-20T12:41:26.087-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shinnecock Hills has a troubling history for 36-hole US Open leaders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-shinnecock-hills-winning-score-e50882"/><id>urn:uuid:0dce75e3-de69-40ac-8efd-d4f85f912446</id><updated>2026-06-20T12:24:59.104-04:00</updated><summary>Wyndham Clark leads the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills with a four-shot advantage.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spanish judge orders prime minister's wife to face corruption trial and surrender her passport</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-prime-minister-wife-trial-corruption-passport-p81921"/><id>urn:uuid:754dceae-0110-4ce3-a413-d01473e58738</id><updated>2026-06-20T12:22:29.406-04:00</updated><summary>A Spanish investigative judge has ruled that the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will face trial on charges of influence peddling and corruption.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade and rally</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hurricanes-stanley-cup-championship-parade-d91184"/><id>urn:uuid:fb4339cb-6e50-4f3b-9a6e-f76b445e13c7</id><updated>2026-06-20T11:59:06.258-04:00</updated><summary>The Carolina Hurricanes brought their Stanley Cup celebration to downtown Raleigh.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Marcos talks with Putin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philippines-russia-putin-marcos-k05243"/><id>urn:uuid:9cac732a-8f1b-4dc5-9a01-47bc740939f4</id><updated>2026-06-20T11:58:50.115-04:00</updated><summary>Russia has freed 24 Filipinos detained for months without charges in Siberia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man found unconscious in Avalon Huntington Station pool in serious condition</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/near-drowning-pool-avalon-huntington-station-do7rmdrd"/><id>urn:uuid:028df434-65d8-4330-98c5-fb2616d69a72</id><updated>2026-06-20T10:48:52.704-04:00</updated><summary>The 69-year-old was found floating by a bystander and pulled from the pool before being given CPR, cops said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Car crashes into pole in Huntington Station; 2 in their 90s hospitalized</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/pulaski-ny-ave-crash-huntington-station-oy56eips"/><id>urn:uuid:85438984-ecab-4f77-9ac3-9cfa1a855c56</id><updated>2026-06-20T10:47:21.737-04:00</updated><summary>The vehicle went onto the sidewalk, hit the side of a Mercedes and crashed into a metal pole, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bolivia's president declares a state of emergency as road blockades choke supplies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bolivia-state-of-emergency-blockades-food-fuel-o19071"/><id>urn:uuid:5630a3e6-8649-460a-81f6-5f4bab311515</id><updated>2026-06-20T10:46:29.919-04:00</updated><summary>Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency to empower the military to remove road blockades.</summary></entry><entry><title>At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chicago-shooting-twelve-hurt-crowd-n16443"/><id>urn:uuid:e2ce5bad-46d9-4e90-b94c-44eac24832fe</id><updated>2026-06-20T10:16:27.219-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Chicago say at least 12 people in a crowd on a street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting.</summary></entry><entry><title>America In Focus: US gas prices dip below $4 and more evidence Americans keep spending</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/inflation-economy-trump-iran-mortgage-unemployment-fed-j29946"/><id>urn:uuid:2650ea1b-3b91-496d-b43b-764631ac2896</id><updated>2026-06-20T10:10:24.413-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. gas prices fell below $4 a gallon on average this past week, but just barely.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dolce &amp; Gabbana imagines a Mediterranean escape in menswear built for the heat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/milan-fashion-week-dolce-gabbana-l41610"/><id>urn:uuid:f696a32f-9d32-495e-b491-708113423a06</id><updated>2026-06-20T09:59:34.840-04:00</updated><summary>Dolce &amp; Gabbana has unveiled a menswear collection designed for both Milan's heatwave and a Sicilian beach escape.</summary></entry><entry><title>A founder of Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft killed in a plane crash in western France</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-assassins-creed-ubisoft-plane-crash-y10706"/><id>urn:uuid:f0344e2b-0143-40c4-81c0-3206acd45dce</id><updated>2026-06-20T09:48:43.978-04:00</updated><summary>A founder of Ubisoft, the global gaming company behind Assassin's Creed, has been killed in a plane crash in western France.</summary></entry><entry><title>Third person charged in fatal beating of Christopher Martin in Shirley house</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/shirley-beating-christopher-martin-tb6enhv4"/><id>urn:uuid:e20cd109-0aec-44ea-9ffe-d32166a348c6</id><updated>2026-06-20T09:42:04.829-04:00</updated><summary>Christopher Martin was beaten to death with a sledgehammer, barbells and a television on Sunday, court papers show.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia strikes an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and 1 person is killed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-kharkiv-strike-d18290"/><id>urn:uuid:1f852e00-23bb-41df-ac60-6ea031f924c1</id><updated>2026-06-20T09:14:31.209-04:00</updated><summary>Russian bombs have struck an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump deepens the dustup with Italy's Meloni, who says his 'unprovoked attacks are senseless'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-meloni-nato-italy-g7-photo-q91630"/><id>urn:uuid:f5d6891a-5cdf-41ae-8adb-e05ec8e51d3c</id><updated>2026-06-20T09:06:40.157-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Young heavyweight Moses Itauma set for 'litmus test' against Filip Hrgovic of Croatia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/moses-itauma-hrgovic-heavyweight-c73072"/><id>urn:uuid:15ee34ab-1860-43db-a5a8-dd942d77d17b</id><updated>2026-06-20T09:00:49.347-04:00</updated><summary>Rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma is set for his toughest challenge when he faces Filip Hrgovic of Croatia on Aug. 29 in London, with a title fight likely for the winner.</summary></entry><entry><title>Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/warsh-federal-reserve-rates-wall-street-d14528"/><id>urn:uuid:bcc10253-4058-4261-a74a-ff448d19a5f6</id><updated>2026-06-20T08:45:22.189-04:00</updated><summary>The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that shared little about what it did or why to a more transparent institution willing to explain how it makes decisions and what it thinks about the economy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caregiver stole nearly $10,000 of jewelry from East Setauket mother, daughter she was aiding</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/health-aide-jewelry-stolen-t0g39sd4"/><id>urn:uuid:fe87b3ba-992e-43c0-8a2d-d41d00cc9cd2</id><updated>2026-06-20T08:26:49.034-04:00</updated><summary>The Medford woman was charged after cops said she took the belongings between April and May.</summary></entry><entry><title>Utah marks a year of battling measles, with no clear end in sight</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/measles-utah-outbreak-mmr-vaccine-w52440"/><id>urn:uuid:da63c274-c47c-40cc-a768-2f1ce95f335f</id><updated>2026-06-20T08:21:20.929-04:00</updated><summary>Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks in almost every county.</summary></entry><entry><title>UK police probe cause of train collision that killed driver and left 9 in critical condition</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/train-collision-bedford-dead-injuries-investigation-h70353"/><id>urn:uuid:6adbcdd6-c5ae-439f-bd38-e40b12850be6</id><updated>2026-06-20T08:11:05.647-04:00</updated><summary>Nine people are in critical condition after two passenger trains collided in central England, killing one of the drivers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-nuclear-deal-hegseth-trump-congress-w13433"/><id>urn:uuid:6a58b865-83ab-489d-a068-c03ca180a6dd</id><updated>2026-06-20T08:05:24.643-04:00</updated><summary>The question hangs in the halls at the Capitol: Was the war with Iran worth it.</summary></entry><entry><title>This time, Half Hollow Hills flag football wrote the perfect ending in state final</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/salute-to-the-champs-half-hollow-hills-flag-football-gkv17vop"/><id>urn:uuid:9d8c0419-0bb5-48ae-847c-51be739010c2</id><updated>2026-06-20T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Samantha Heyman, Zoe Franks led the way for an unstoppable team that put up video-game numbers.</summary></entry><entry><title>How St. Anthony's softball continues to win state titles year after year</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/salute-to-the-champs-st-anthonys-softball-gpt901ct"/><id>urn:uuid:9db9a88d-4afa-4f75-8305-a37c5384ae03</id><updated>2026-06-20T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"A big thing for us was just honoring the legacy of this program," senior captain Sophia Lee said. "We didn't want this team to be the one who ended the run."</summary></entry><entry><title>India's Cockroach Party supporters bang plates to call for education minister's resignation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-cockroach-party-exam-leaks-protest-e37318"/><id>urn:uuid:c1d5312e-1965-45ed-b995-beb2395d82e6</id><updated>2026-06-20T07:39:34.058-04:00</updated><summary>Supporters of India's viral Cockroach Janta Party have banged steel plates with spoons in a protest demanding the education minister's resignation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Freight trains' collision in Germany sends 2 wagons plunging off a bridge. One person was killed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-munich-freight-train-collision-bridge-l63242"/><id>urn:uuid:d79cabd2-5d4d-4404-89a1-bc3addba4375</id><updated>2026-06-20T07:30:30.599-04:00</updated><summary>Two freight trains collided on a railway bridge in Germany overnight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 6, including 2 children and an Al Jazeera cameraman</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-gaza-strike-b62768"/><id>urn:uuid:afd73f3f-65b5-489d-81f1-1be01cb2b129</id><updated>2026-06-20T06:21:01.858-04:00</updated><summary>Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least six people, including two children and an Al Jazeera cameraman.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan's 7-foot-3 Aday Mara headlines the list of top big men in the NBA draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-draft-2026-big-men-preview-i03710"/><id>urn:uuid:955e91b8-0457-4357-a2d4-cd5c359801ce</id><updated>2026-06-20T06:00:28.280-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan's 7-foot-3 Aday Mara is going from being the massive presence in a huge lineup that led the Wolverines to a national title to the top prospect among big men in the NBA draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reexamine diploma requirements, worth in time of tumult</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/high-school-graduation-rates-testing-floor-grades-education-standards-xzw7spiz"/><id>urn:uuid:28980ebf-9345-42e7-b7b5-2751bf5db257</id><updated>2026-06-20T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>In the age of AI, what will make a diploma stamped with the state seal valuable?</summary></entry><entry><title>A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rare-earth-minerals-leo-mining-goldfajn-d78624"/><id>urn:uuid:4f68963b-b3ab-4b65-aff7-fa0fb99b0d50</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:50:41.707-04:00</updated><summary>The head of Latin America's top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor after Polish leader revokes it in a spat over history</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poland-ukraine-zelenskyy-nawrocki-order-a88014"/><id>urn:uuid:888a2012-604f-436a-8813-61b0bc717dd1</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:23:09.754-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it.</summary></entry><entry><title>US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-lebanon-hezbollah-june-20-2026-r21203"/><id>urn:uuid:3c0d5e1b-759d-41eb-92f3-d7df25c613f8</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:15:33.024-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. and Iranian negotiators are on their way to a venue in Switzerland to discuss details of their interim agreement to halt the war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pope-italy-augustine-cabrini-migration-trump-e32416"/><id>urn:uuid:fe80dea4-f5da-4169-bf52-5bb570064faf</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:07:33.694-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV holding up America's first saint, Mother Frances Cabrini, as a model for Christians today because of her care for migrants in need.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo lead a star-studded front row at Ralph Lauren's Milan show</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/milan-fashion-week-ralph-lauren-g41507"/><id>urn:uuid:e8830448-c9e3-4889-a0e6-8909ce1d43a6</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:05:15.030-04:00</updated><summary>Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo have led a star-studded front row at the Ralph Lauren menswear show.</summary></entry><entry><title>Summer starts Sunday. Here's how to stay cool when it gets hot.</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/summer-heat-staying-cool-vd4dh0vj"/><id>urn:uuid:38998cbe-ccbe-46be-9286-41d2e9de6515</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:00:33.543-04:00</updated><summary>Bring a hat and sunglasses, wear light-colored or moisture-wicking clothing, find shade and drink lots.</summary></entry><entry><title>These Long Island high school track and field stars were determined to win state titles</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/track/salute-to-the-champs-track-and-field-d04osb6q"/><id>urn:uuid:c8838ad2-2532-4c53-9533-8a95b13c0c5d</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island was well-represented on the podium in boys and girls competition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Battle for control of Suffolk Democratic Party triggers higher number of races for county committee</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-democratic-party-committee-dw9m769l"/><id>urn:uuid:a79b257a-680a-4ab5-88c0-18b1d1179824</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Kathryn Casey Quigley is challenging current Suffolk Democratic Party Chair Rich Schaffer for the top spot.</summary></entry><entry><title>How to assist monarch butterflies on their epic treks</title><author><name>Tom Schlichter</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/help-monarch-butterflies-migration-waystations-obzy9j1m"/><id>urn:uuid:64fc9535-b228-47b3-8f02-8158045bbf1c</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>You can help monarchs along their journey by creating a waystation in your yard.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dolcino Caffé opens in Sea Cliff and Farmingdale</title><author><name>Marie Elena Martinez</name><email>marieelena.martinez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/dolcino-caffe-opens-in-sea-cliff-and-farmingdale-b45i6wr9"/><id>urn:uuid:e41b249d-da02-4d23-b355-a21ef59197f5</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Peruse the plentiful, colorful sweets on display behind glass cases at both locations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sisters open The Goose Shop boutique in Long Beach</title><author><name>Christina Enrico</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/the-goose-shop-sisters-long-beach-mjk3v16c"/><id>urn:uuid:61eb0510-9fa5-41fb-83bd-949ee75d3252</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The inventory includes holiday-themed items, children's clothing, viral squishies, NeeDohs, toys and special event items.</summary></entry><entry><title>Great Neck District girls golf, three boys individual winners had what it takes to win state titles</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi, Michael Anderson and Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/golf/salute-to-the-champs-golf-eakh2y8m"/><id>urn:uuid:99503091-49de-4ce7-ab14-cd4dd67d7148</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Liu, Zach Berger and Jacob Andersen won state championships.</summary></entry><entry><title>Once Garden City's Ben Wiese and CJ Bravo clicked, there was no stopping state tennis champs</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/tennis/salute-to-the-champs-boys-tennis-garden-city-bdsw9v4i"/><id>urn:uuid:301012d1-8245-4550-bd1e-464899ac7ef6</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Wiese, the nearly 6-7 sophomore, and Bravo, the 5-8 junior, secured the state's public schools doubles crown after a fifth-place showing in 2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>Copiague student earns top honors in New York Science Congress</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/new-york-science-congress-ys6def9j"/><id>urn:uuid:7006dda9-a499-4740-90ea-da585d9d8bb3</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Forty-four research projects advanced to the state competition after being named winners at this year's Long Island Science Congress.</summary></entry><entry><title>Remembering the many '60 Minutes' spinoffs: For teens, sports fans, Quibi users (say what?), more</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/60-minutes-spinoffs-cbs-ydhrv4lb"/><id>urn:uuid:2fcae79a-98f7-42ed-9627-2b617ff98af7</id><updated>2026-06-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The venerable CBS newsmagazine has tried to reach new audiences many times over the years.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 roadside bombs in northwest Pakistan kill at least 7</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-roadside-bombings-vehicle-northwest-pakistani-taliban-c46022"/><id>urn:uuid:6f5ba0a4-ba31-48c9-b2ee-7d06d175e78c</id><updated>2026-06-20T04:01:01.398-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities in Pakistan say two roadside bombs in the northwestern region have killed at least seven people.</summary></entry><entry><title>With World Cup in Guadalajara, families of Mexico's disappeared turn loved ones into soccer stickers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-missing-panini-posters-stickers-world-cup-m41836"/><id>urn:uuid:3d6494b6-1c88-40a2-bf5f-60a02effccec</id><updated>2026-06-20T03:05:49.091-04:00</updated><summary>Families in Guadalajara are using World Cup-themed posters to highlight Mexico's 135,000 missing people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heim's pinch-hit HR in 9th helps A's complete huge comeback for 12-11 win over Angels in 10 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-athletics-score-heim-b45862"/><id>urn:uuid:c983a9cd-d210-4b33-82a4-e8885b31b241</id><updated>2026-06-20T01:49:06.468-04:00</updated><summary>Pinch-hitter Jonah Heim launched a tying homer with two outs in the ninth and the Athletics allowed 11 straight runs before rallying from seven down to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 12-11 in 10 innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>A ninth-inning throwing error lifts the Dodgers past the Orioles 6-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-dodgers-score-q58599"/><id>urn:uuid:c95de241-bf00-463e-b847-a3678083d19e</id><updated>2026-06-20T01:26:18.872-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Baltimore Orioles 6-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paraguay beats Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup despite being down a man to clinch Group D for US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-turkey-paraguay-score-f13373"/><id>urn:uuid:43779b5b-8a99-42d9-adfb-1e353621e955</id><updated>2026-06-20T01:16:30.524-04:00</updated><summary>Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year's World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey after playing a man down for more than half the match.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carroll has a 3-run triple in the 8th to help the Diamondbacks beat the Twins 9-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-diamondback-score-q29713"/><id>urn:uuid:b1fed3b7-560d-4a98-8f4e-6fbc16372e7c</id><updated>2026-06-20T01:08:21.414-04:00</updated><summary>Corbin Carroll had a three-run triple in the eighth inning to tie Arizona's career triples mark and fell a homer shy of the cycle in the Diamondbacks' 9-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nigerian migrants returning from South Africa face the same economic issues they left behind</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-nigerians-migration-protests-immigration-k21532"/><id>urn:uuid:05a3485e-7bc9-43ea-9861-948ecb1f4973</id><updated>2026-06-20T01:05:16.801-04:00</updated><summary>Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following a series of anti-migrant marches and reported attacks on some foreign nationals are struggling to settle into a new life back home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ranger Suarez takes no-hitter into 7th inning as Red Sox top Mariners 6-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-mariners-score-suarez-o37772"/><id>urn:uuid:21b2f3fe-aaba-45a9-8279-c237188e73b2</id><updated>2026-06-20T01:05:03.820-04:00</updated><summary>Ranger Suarez carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nia Coffey scores 22 points as 1st-place Lynx overcome slow start to beat Valkyries 81-75</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/lynx-valkyries-score-h19375"/><id>urn:uuid:bd7f5b03-b051-4a51-876b-ef2840bc6c30</id><updated>2026-06-20T00:27:01.382-04:00</updated><summary>Nia Coffey scored 22 points, Courtney Williams had 21 points, a season-best 12 rebounds and five assists, and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx snapped Golden State's four-game winning streak with an 81-75 victory over the Valkyries on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paraguay's Miguel Almiron becomes 1st player red-carded at the World Cup for covering his mouth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-paraguay-turkey-red-card-cover-mouth-j07391"/><id>urn:uuid:58de3c03-17a2-4053-9bc9-0acba48b4d03</id><updated>2026-06-20T00:11:29.137-04:00</updated><summary>Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has become the first player issued a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Toronto Marlies win the American Hockey League's Calder Cup, beating Chicago 4-3 in Game 5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/ahl-calder-cup-toronto-marlies-chicago-wolves-b02564"/><id>urn:uuid:1a198749-97fa-401e-82e2-c9a50265a85b</id><updated>2026-06-20T00:06:55.226-04:00</updated><summary>Vinni Lettieri scored on a second-period power play and the Toronto Marlies won the American Hockey League's Calder Cup, beating the Chicago Wolves 4-3 on Friday night in Game 5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Mariners</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/ranger-suarez-nohitter-red-sox-mariners-w56714"/><id>urn:uuid:43d37267-96a2-4389-9188-4fd3baa800a6</id><updated>2026-06-19T23:52:08.988-04:00</updated><summary>Boston Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez lost his no-hit bid against the Seattle Mariners when Josh Naylor doubled with one out in the seventh inning Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fulford's pinch 2-run double in 8th lifts Rockies past Pirates 4-3, Freeland reaches 1,000 Ks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-rockies-score-k24909"/><id>urn:uuid:7ab3a233-d0f3-4293-beb9-c83071d1c32d</id><updated>2026-06-19T23:45:48.734-04:00</updated><summary>Pinch-hitter Braxton Fulford hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.</summary></entry><entry><title>Neymar expected to return from right calf injury and play for Brazil in World Cup against Scotland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/neymar-brazil-world-cup-t59021"/><id>urn:uuid:b37f89f9-2465-4c0f-b64b-04aefd807a2b</id><updated>2026-06-19T23:34:37.758-04:00</updated><summary>Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers catcher Will Smith sidelined longer as a nagging neck injury delays his return</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/will-smith-dodgers-y16403"/><id>urn:uuid:fbb8dddc-9672-4fa0-a81a-3653c055f72d</id><updated>2026-06-19T23:29:32.624-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is still dealing with a neck injury that has him on the injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diamondbacks starter Soroka leaves after 1 inning due to hip injury against Twins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-soroka-i60713"/><id>urn:uuid:200d3922-5ee0-442a-b18d-e7912b20f777</id><updated>2026-06-19T23:12:53.153-04:00</updated><summary>Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka walked off the field after hurting his hip while warming up to start the second inning against Minnesota in a development that could further deplete Arizona's pitching depth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau says he resisted fans urging him to attempt a shot in World Cup win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/maxime-crepeau-canada-goalkeeper-world-cup-n68366"/><id>urn:uuid:3ed31a25-a574-48dc-a4f8-7438be2cf462</id><updated>2026-06-19T23:04:58.530-04:00</updated><summary>Although he saw little action in Canada's World Cup victory over Qatar, there was a moment when goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau was almost persuaded to get more involved in the offense.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caglianone, Lugo lead Royals past Cardinals 6-5, to clinch series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-royals-score-e26654"/><id>urn:uuid:12d66631-1fb7-4d63-bd79-d8cc6e049062</id><updated>2026-06-19T23:02:30.405-04:00</updated><summary>Jac Caglianone hit a home run and drove in two as the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 to clinch the three-game series and snap a three-series losing streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jose Altuve, Jeremy Peña power the Astros past the Guardians, 9-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-astros-score-w25651"/><id>urn:uuid:ae5f8789-6c15-41a6-8595-dbe615b0cd42</id><updated>2026-06-19T23:00:20.077-04:00</updated><summary>Jose Altuve hit a three-run home run, Jeremy Peña had two solo shots and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 9-3 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dominican-republic-resort-fire-wyndham-a42934"/><id>urn:uuid:b7280f64-d56d-44ab-b593-1e905428bc4f</id><updated>2026-06-19T22:55:07.731-04:00</updated><summary>A large fire has almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic, forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vinícius Júnior's offensive spark gets Brazil back on track after lackluster World Cup opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/brazil-vinicius-junior-world-cup-haiti-m89681"/><id>urn:uuid:587bb626-213b-43f0-82bd-c75b6f54d7e2</id><updated>2026-06-19T22:50:23.936-04:00</updated><summary>Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil, scoring one goal and helping to create two others in a 3-0 victory over Haiti.</summary></entry><entry><title>A young Mystics team stuns the Liberty 86-83, snapping New York's 8-game streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/mystics-youth-wnba-m00570"/><id>urn:uuid:3e146519-647a-4dad-98ff-ae0d9f654fd7</id><updated>2026-06-19T22:38:11.268-04:00</updated><summary>The Washington Mystics are the youngest team in WNBA history, but are growing up fast.</summary></entry><entry><title>Matheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-brazil-haiti-score-v84181"/><id>urn:uuid:ff868fa0-2b1f-4112-8c00-c80b38130a4c</id><updated>2026-06-19T22:35:06.850-04:00</updated><summary>Vinícius Júnior scored and assisted on one of Matheus Cunha's two goals as five-time champion Brazil eliminated Haiti from the World Cup with a 3-0 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caissie homers, doubles and singles to lead Marlins to 4-3 win over Giants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-marlins-score-caissie-a11503"/><id>urn:uuid:2a694c11-30bd-45a6-a7bf-79acd86364b6</id><updated>2026-06-19T22:34:37.832-04:00</updated><summary>Owen Caissie was a triple shy of the cycle and hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly as the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cam Schlittler strikes out career-high 13 in 6 innings as Yankees blank Reds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-reds-cam-schlittler-xzqcbag7"/><id>urn:uuid:f214b73c-a99e-43be-883d-cb5be2551e23</id><updated>2026-06-19T22:13:46.901-04:00</updated><summary>Cam Schlittler struck out 13 in six overpowering innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tunisia's new coach draws inspiration from Cape Verde's success ahead of Japan match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/renard-world-cup-tunisia-japan-p68034"/><id>urn:uuid:faab0b08-cabb-481b-8fb8-39d0e86f4d79</id><updated>2026-06-19T22:10:11.320-04:00</updated><summary>Tunisia is looking to Cape Verde for inspiration ahead of its next World Cup game against Japan, says newly appointed coach Hervé Renard.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/grand-canyon-arizona-heat-hikers-dead-n70436"/><id>urn:uuid:3667c7fa-c738-4110-acc2-79c8162ef668</id><updated>2026-06-19T22:08:30.014-04:00</updated><summary>Federal officials say three hikers have died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon.</summary></entry><entry><title>A classic Scottie Scheffler round puts the 4-time major champ in contention at the US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/scottie-scheffler-us-open-golf-b96550"/><id>urn:uuid:fb1dd225-9d73-4974-ae5c-96feb0320841</id><updated>2026-06-19T22:05:00.936-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler gritted and grinned his way into contention at the U.S. Open on Friday, bouncing back from a 2-over start at Shinnecock Hills with a classic Scheffler round: calm, patient and close to perfect.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mabrey scores career-high 37 points, ties single-game 3-point record as Tempo rally past Sun 101-97</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/tempo-sun-score-l72681"/><id>urn:uuid:e5bbeaa2-d164-4ed7-99b8-62119c721a28</id><updated>2026-06-19T22:03:13.118-04:00</updated><summary>Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 37 points and tied the WNBA single-game record with nine 3-pointers as the Toronto Tempo overcame a 16-point deficit to beat the Connecticut Sun 101-97.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kennedy Center says it isn't required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-kennedy-center-closure-x33734"/><id>urn:uuid:a5f6d7a5-d297-4a06-a953-851f2689b2c7</id><updated>2026-06-19T22:02:53.055-04:00</updated><summary>The Kennedy Center's management isn't committing to new shows or staff expansion, even as it considers options short of a full two-year closure that a federal judge blocked last month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rays beat the Nationals 5-2 to open a 10-game homestand</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-rays-score-o29074"/><id>urn:uuid:74dfae5b-877c-4eea-afd1-dda42e2a9605</id><updated>2026-06-19T21:58:39.645-04:00</updated><summary>Jonathan Aranda hit a three-run home run, Griffin Jax allowed two runs in five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Friday night to open a 10-game homestand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jacob Misiorowski tagged for 2 runs by Mauricio Dubón and Braves beat Brewers 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-braves-score-e03757"/><id>urn:uuid:91ceb0b6-4251-4579-b509-a76e527782d1</id><updated>2026-06-19T21:57:56.442-04:00</updated><summary>Jacob Misiorowski lost for the first time in two months as the Atlanta Braves scored two runs against the Milwaukee Brewers' ace and Mike Yastrzemski hit a home run in a 3-2 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kiki Iriafen's late layup lifts the Mystics past New York 86-83, snapping the Liberty's streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/mystics-liberty-score-o84431"/><id>urn:uuid:d9035747-c413-4683-910d-2532f2e13164</id><updated>2026-06-19T21:52:18.688-04:00</updated><summary>Kiki Iriafen scored 20 points, including a go-ahead layup with 27 seconds left to give the Washington Mystics an 86-83 win over New York on Friday night, snapping the Liberty's eight-game winning streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Open starting times at Shinnecock Hills</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-tee-times-u39870"/><id>urn:uuid:27be1400-ad2c-4164-a378-57e4c5d07aa8</id><updated>2026-06-19T21:35:19.573-04:00</updated><summary>Starting times for the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Skubal fans 8, Vierling and Carpenter homer as the Tigers beat the White Sox 4-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-tigers-score-n45647"/><id>urn:uuid:b8b605af-8731-4c3c-9e94-a2bd37c4187e</id><updated>2026-06-19T21:34:47.010-04:00</updated><summary>Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski hits 104.2 mph, gives up 2 runs against Braves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/jacob-misiorowski-brewers-g43404"/><id>urn:uuid:b5bc89b3-a137-47c6-9138-d5feb177145a</id><updated>2026-06-19T21:29:17.511-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski had another strong outing against the Atlanta Braves, topping out at 104.2 mph with his fastball.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Open at a glance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-glance-clark-i59675"/><id>urn:uuid:65e86323-56f7-44b2-a9fb-c83a1b622c24</id><updated>2026-06-19T21:13:28.687-04:00</updated><summary>Details and nuggets from the final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. Open: Justin Rose, Adam Scott share a lot, including playing at Shinnecock in both 2018 and 2004</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/justin-rose-adam-scott-us-open-qpiqw640"/><id>urn:uuid:a503f623-a369-473f-ac46-db35da5c0492</id><updated>2026-06-19T21:05:52.733-04:00</updated><summary>Rose not only has a unique perspective on how the championship test is different now, but a deeper appreciation for the area.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohtani away from Dodgers while awaiting the birth of his second child</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-y04239"/><id>urn:uuid:a6500bb2-ced2-4c07-bf9e-dd0e9a6cd473</id><updated>2026-06-19T21:04:28.807-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani is away from the Los Angeles Dodgers while he awaits the birth of his second child.</summary></entry><entry><title>DeChambeau sputters and leads parade of former champions to miss cut at US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-dechambeau-rahm-n50061"/><id>urn:uuid:de31d61b-e2ab-4f87-b450-71c32e3b011a</id><updated>2026-06-19T20:43:19.780-04:00</updated><summary>Two ugly three-putts led to a pair of double bogeys early in the second round of the U.S. Open for Bryson DeChambeau and he never recovered.</summary></entry><entry><title>USWNT midfielder Sentnor acquired by Angel City from the Kansas City Current</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ally-sentnor-angel-city-kansas-city-current-nwsl-uswnt-e57296"/><id>urn:uuid:32c336f5-9717-4fb4-9d34-751441d252f0</id><updated>2026-06-19T20:41:59.293-04:00</updated><summary>Angel City has acquired U.S. national team forward Ally Sentnor from the Kansas City Current in exchange for $850,00 in intraleague transfer funds.</summary></entry><entry><title>US fans cheer on national team in Gillette Stadium before Scotland-Morocco match at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-us-fans-foxborough-boston-t23533"/><id>urn:uuid:0c681c00-304f-4abe-8545-4ac6d1fe7322</id><updated>2026-06-19T20:27:04.012-04:00</updated><summary>There were plenty of American fans inside Gillette Stadium watching the U.S. beat Australia on the other side of the country despite being inside the venue for the later World Cup match between Scotland and Morocco.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. bounces back from the foulest of foul balls</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/jazz-chisholm-jr-yankees-u7gxizxj"/><id>urn:uuid:f9d1f547-1d19-49f3-a565-ae514ef5c9af</id><updated>2026-06-19T20:25:05.910-04:00</updated><summary>Jazz Chisholm Jr. had to leave Thursday night's game in the fourth inning when his own foul ball hit him in the groin . . . but in his first at-bat Friday night, he drove a pitch into the second deck in rightfield.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ismael Saibari scores in second minute to lift Morocco over Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/morocco-scotland-score-world-cup-w57125"/><id>urn:uuid:2d63d2bb-d38a-4031-a846-9e907105d488</id><updated>2026-06-19T20:14:09.402-04:00</updated><summary>Ismael Saibari scored only 72 seconds into the game and Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup to keep alive its chances of advancing to its second straight knockout round.</summary></entry><entry><title>Harry Higgs, 'the Big Rig,' trucks into the US Open weekend with the right attitude and right pants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/harry-higgs-us-open-big-rig-pants-s95371"/><id>urn:uuid:5dea2221-d723-44e2-b461-adf695117731</id><updated>2026-06-19T19:49:16.297-04:00</updated><summary>Harry Higgs was ready to quit golf shortly before becoming what he believes was the last of the 156 players in the U.S. Open field.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jing Yan shoots 66 at breezy Blythefield to take Meijer LPGA Classic lead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/meijer-lpga-classic-golf-blythefield-o44527"/><id>urn:uuid:74b54fc8-a5b8-4dd8-b5f0-84074f8d7aec</id><updated>2026-06-19T19:17:55.575-04:00</updated><summary>Jing Yan shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take the second-round lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic, the final event before the major KPMG Women's PGA Championship next week at Hazeltine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Verlander's Tigers return delayed again after a hamstring pull, Hinch says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-justin-verlander-i53847"/><id>urn:uuid:73ebe419-3949-455b-a3b5-282cc844741b</id><updated>2026-06-19T18:58:02.856-04:00</updated><summary>Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers has been delayed again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-economic-reforms-us-embargo-diaz-canel-trump-rubio-f55464"/><id>urn:uuid:c4229c91-4d2a-42bd-a659-4c047018779a</id><updated>2026-06-19T18:56:47.067-04:00</updated><summary>Observers are calling Cuba's new free-market reforms the most sweeping economic overhaul on the island's communist economy since the Cuban revolution while the grandson of former President Raúl Castro says in an interview that Cuba must seek to move its economy forward.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thousands of Knicks fans were turned away. Should parades be held beyond NYC's cramped Canyon of Heroes?</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/knicks-parade-route-canyon-of-hearing-e8x8ixa7"/><id>urn:uuid:405d64cb-d111-415c-81c6-38ba7b0bd5b0</id><updated>2026-06-19T18:54:05.453-04:00</updated><summary>After viewing pens for the 10 a.m. parade were filled before 7:30 a.m., Some say such parades ought to be extended to accommodate more paradegoers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Authorities find 4 bodies outside Mexico City while searching for a missing American</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-missing-couple-disappeared-p89995"/><id>urn:uuid:3f5754a3-00d9-4ace-b9bc-e93d1d3d1542</id><updated>2026-06-19T18:49:58.234-04:00</updated><summary>Mexican authorities were working Friday to identify four bodies found on the outskirts of Mexico City as part of the search efforts to locate a married couple who disappeared in May while living in Chicago and Mexico, a local prosecutor told The Associated Press.</summary></entry><entry><title>Contractor strikes power line at Jones Beach, cutting off electricity to parts of Gilgo, ToBay beaches</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/jones-beach-power-outage-contractor-rdihkmcv"/><id>urn:uuid:706a9315-77de-49f5-bc2e-089cb622d022</id><updated>2026-06-19T18:47:29.384-04:00</updated><summary>PSEG said power should be restored in the area by 8 a.m. Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>New stadium needed to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver, MLS Commissioner Don Garber says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mls-whitecaps-stadium-relocation-garber-j83108"/><id>urn:uuid:df4fd57c-b884-47ed-b428-d6fc8088e72d</id><updated>2026-06-19T18:43:01.300-04:00</updated><summary>MLS Commissioner Don Garber said before the United States beat Australia at the World Cup on Friday that the Vancouver Whitecaps need to have a new stadium deal in order to keep the club in Vancouver.</summary></entry><entry><title>UBS Arena throws grand watch party in USA's World Cup win over Australia</title><author><name>Justin Girshon</name><email>justin.girshon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ubs-arena-world-cup-watch-party-qjtr7d4p"/><id>urn:uuid:9d6f5a0b-ccbe-4e00-b691-773ddf7a6f57</id><updated>2026-06-19T18:42:47.797-04:00</updated><summary>"It's amazing because you want to be part of the experience," said Eddie Rosbigliosi, of Queens, who brought his son and grandson to the watch party.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup what to know: Netherlands, Sweden face off, US wins its group</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-schedule-results-news-m59288"/><id>urn:uuid:9837a8ab-f61d-4970-96e0-c2dcc2ad16c1</id><updated>2026-06-19T18:28:33.451-04:00</updated><summary>This summer's supersized World Cup is about to reach the halfway point of its 48-team group stage schedule.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bobby Witt Jr. avoids IL stint for now with mild MCL sprain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/bobby-witt-mcl-sprain-b48942"/><id>urn:uuid:b373cc91-ae48-4084-80e9-423401657dde</id><updated>2026-06-19T18:17:41.101-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was out of the lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with a grade-1 MCL sprain.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Valley Stream, Juneteenth invites fun, but also reflection on the meaning of the holiday</title><author><name>Ashna Balroop</name><email>ashna.balroop@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/juneteenth-valley-stream-vc3xfufm"/><id>urn:uuid:8fd86610-0f55-4cbe-9f80-12b1e24c1ddf</id><updated>2026-06-19T18:15:49.504-04:00</updated><summary>"We certainly need to make sure that our young people know that they have rights, that our rights are to education, voting, free speech," an attendee at the event said.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Definitely quiet': Long Island early voter turnout low, figures show</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/long-island-early-voting-i985dcsi"/><id>urn:uuid:c6d11414-03c5-49d0-9fb1-c0af1d13633c</id><updated>2026-06-19T18:07:27.256-04:00</updated><summary>Early voting will continue through Sunday, ahead of primary day on Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jeffery Simmons cashes in on big season by signing record-setting, 3-year deal with Titans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/titans-contract-jeffery-simmons-i16532"/><id>urn:uuid:a04726ef-c5e0-47c3-b769-1750227d9650</id><updated>2026-06-19T18:03:38.230-04:00</updated><summary>Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has cashed in on his first All-Pro selection with a record-setting deal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: Wyndham Clark makes locker full of birdies to lead U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/us-open-wyndham-clark-m1chiktv"/><id>urn:uuid:96c1dd18-3e8d-4524-9746-aeea73272094</id><updated>2026-06-19T17:59:32.869-04:00</updated><summary>After damaging a locker at Open last year in frustration, Clark has changed his attitude and found his game</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Freeman, 21-year-old son of NFL standout Antonio Freeman, scores for US in World Cup win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-united-states-freeman-australia-x68178"/><id>urn:uuid:25ac95d0-2067-43c9-b507-f05439bd897b</id><updated>2026-06-19T17:47:48.107-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Freeman may not have one-upped his famous father yet, but he could be on his way.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYPD Det. Matthew Gale, of Long Island, shot in leg by suspect in Brooklyn</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/nypd-officer-shot-long-island-gale-s8fnn4gr"/><id>urn:uuid:78eb8c5b-1961-4e71-ba91-d95bce797e6a</id><updated>2026-06-19T17:41:43.829-04:00</updated><summary>Det. Matthew Gale suffered a gunshot wound and a tibial fracture to his left leg, the NYPD said. The suspect was killed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Migrants deported by US to Sierra Leone risk return to countries where they fear persecution</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sierra-leone-deportations-trump-administration-l74330"/><id>urn:uuid:82af528b-7999-45d8-8765-ad24f2839450</id><updated>2026-06-19T17:38:37.831-04:00</updated><summary>Asylum seekers deported by the U.S. to Sierra Leone are being told they'll be sent back to their home countries despite legal protections by U.S. courts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/pamela-evette-donald-trump-alan-wilson-q08575"/><id>urn:uuid:a3354ffa-a0ab-4987-9582-bc71febde057</id><updated>2026-06-19T17:36:27.481-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has now endorsed both Republican candidates for governor in South Carolina.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dustin Johnson goes from 1 shot behind to scrambling to make the U.S. Open cut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-dustin-johnson-shinnecock-hills-n78975"/><id>urn:uuid:4d65d579-24cd-4897-a714-b70fcd3f94df</id><updated>2026-06-19T17:35:29.306-04:00</updated><summary>Dustin Johnson was looking like the DJ of old.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carson Kelly has grand slam and career-high 6 RBIs as Cubs rout Blue Jays 16-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-blue-jays-score-l39838"/><id>urn:uuid:e912ab75-b90a-47cf-b4b6-15ffdfa73629</id><updated>2026-06-19T17:29:40.674-04:00</updated><summary>Carson Kelly hit his second career grand slam in Chicago's seven-run first inning and finished with a career-high six RBIs as the Cubs routed the Toronto Blue Jays 16-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran says it's being treated unfairly. Its World Cup travel schedule isn't unique</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/iran-world-cup-travel-schedule-e75407"/><id>urn:uuid:f7e37d5a-4ad6-4cc9-b5ab-6061a0dd8b30</id><updated>2026-06-19T17:27:49.926-04:00</updated><summary>Iran says it unfairly is being asked to travel to World Cup matches on the day before games and return immediately after, but that schedule itself is not uncommon among teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Report: ESPN broadcaster Kendrick Perkins set to join Jackson State men's basketball as new GM</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/jackson-state-perkins-gm-j53322"/><id>urn:uuid:64cba32a-b5ee-4c29-b807-dd3d43669ecd</id><updated>2026-06-19T17:22:30.097-04:00</updated><summary>Former NBA player and 2007-08 league champion Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the general manager for Jackson State's men's basketball team.</summary></entry><entry><title>As unlikely as it may seem for Mets, recent sporting events show odds aren't always right</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-prhwg68v"/><id>urn:uuid:60e63aac-c7eb-472f-86fb-6cde69a53a61</id><updated>2026-06-19T17:10:58.345-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks won a championship. A small African country tied Spain in the World Cup. Why can't the Mets salvage a season?</summary></entry><entry><title>USA advances to World Cup knockout stage by beating Australia</title><author><name>Michael Lewis</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/usa-australia-world-cup-2026-sogqa8c6"/><id>urn:uuid:c74dcfd3-2e36-4acf-9c96-278ba43dfa94</id><updated>2026-06-19T17:09:07.010-04:00</updated><summary>A 2-0 win over Australia has USA headed to the knockout stage after only two group stage games.</summary></entry><entry><title>US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over Australia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-united-states-australia-score-x45130"/><id>urn:uuid:0b6f6c51-1a4e-4655-abcf-ed4d6f56d52e</id><updated>2026-06-19T17:05:29.970-04:00</updated><summary>The United States has advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tyre in southern Lebanon marks Muharram holy month after destruction from Israel-Hezbollah war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hezbollah-lebanon-tyre-muharram-ashoura-israel-o98672"/><id>urn:uuid:ddb95822-6c79-43fb-a91b-40f501aa0513</id><updated>2026-06-19T16:56:54.392-04:00</updated><summary>Iman Dilbani weeps during a religious sermon in Tyre, Lebanon, wearing a yellow scarf to honor her son killed fighting for Hezbollah.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rep. Nick LaLota threatens to withhold federal funds over ICE cooperation, prompting East Hampton opposition</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/lalota-east-hampton-ice-threat-km0tqq26"/><id>urn:uuid:ba88d963-b7a9-438b-b2b3-8b75610e0f0a</id><updated>2026-06-19T16:36:01.000-04:00</updated><summary>Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Amityville) said he would block towns and villages from federal earmarks over their immigration policies.</summary></entry><entry><title>James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/james-burrows-obituary-q47531"/><id>urn:uuid:585b5a98-143f-44ab-a95e-1e40384d3e8d</id><updated>2026-06-19T16:28:30.991-04:00</updated><summary>James Burrows, the director behind iconic TV comedies like "Cheers," "Taxi," "Friends" and "Will and Grace," has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-africa-cdc-ituri-k35264"/><id>urn:uuid:3a966b46-a572-4462-8de2-9c642f721afd</id><updated>2026-06-19T16:21:42.946-04:00</updated><summary>African officials must step up financing to respond and develop vaccines for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 LIRR unions that went on strike ratify contract with 15% raises over 4 years</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/long-island-rail-road-unions-contracts-eeozkws8"/><id>urn:uuid:b0256bc0-8150-4671-8be7-13d8c2706706</id><updated>2026-06-19T16:19:19.245-04:00</updated><summary>The contract gives workers annual raises averaging 3.5% over four years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-scotland-boston-o76014"/><id>urn:uuid:f6c97f86-e121-472e-91ce-f3ed17396270</id><updated>2026-06-19T16:17:31.908-04:00</updated><summary>Scotland fans have brought a festive atmosphere to Boston during the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/missouri-abortion-court-ruling-medication-v31986"/><id>urn:uuid:6f364849-5b49-4ba5-8415-2cd9f62990dc</id><updated>2026-06-19T16:13:48.871-04:00</updated><summary>A Missouri judge has struck down a series of restrictions on abortion, finding they violated a constitutional amendment adopted by voters in 2024.</summary></entry><entry><title>President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-air-force-one-qatar-a55687"/><id>urn:uuid:3819ffe5-4f8d-427c-b398-b39ff7099507</id><updated>2026-06-19T16:10:19.162-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has unveiled the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet now converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ghana conference urges slave-trade nations to issue apologies and reparations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ghana-reparations-slave-trade-t68915"/><id>urn:uuid:ba9ce0ee-230c-46b8-9ff5-c2a34a0503d0</id><updated>2026-06-19T16:05:26.936-04:00</updated><summary>African and Caribbean leaders in Ghana are urging former slave-trading nations to issue apologies and reparations for the trafficking of enslaved Africans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel seizes the World Cup spotlight with two shutouts in two matches</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/raul-rangel-mexico-world-cup-guillermo-ochoa-k59059"/><id>urn:uuid:d1ebed13-9837-4700-b13d-e8e1a3423c94</id><updated>2026-06-19T15:51:20.723-04:00</updated><summary>Goalkeeper Raúl Rangel was chosen by coach Javier Aguirre as the starting goalkeeper at the World Cup for Mexico's national team, opting for youth over experience.</summary></entry><entry><title>Polish president strips Zelenskyy of honor over naming of army unit after notorious WWII group</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poland-ukraine-insurgent-army-zelenskyy-nawrocki-order-n98817"/><id>urn:uuid:7134bb9e-dc30-4439-895f-c8680824d882</id><updated>2026-06-19T15:45:24.435-04:00</updated><summary>Polish President Karol Nawrocki has decided to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state distinction.</summary></entry><entry><title>Large data center proposed for Yaphank in existing warehouse complex off LIE</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/yaphank-digital-data-center-brookhaven-xkomoycy"/><id>urn:uuid:2a03b7be-333d-4314-acca-bd0250ff47c6</id><updated>2026-06-19T15:39:58.723-04:00</updated><summary>Owners say the project would create jobs and lead to $1 billion in investments. But Brookhaven is weighing a moratorium on data centers.</summary></entry><entry><title>A year after smashing a locker, Wyndham Clark finds himself leading at another US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-wyndham-clark-locker-e00280"/><id>urn:uuid:8d2cc579-fb16-4347-ba88-e205cb273cc8</id><updated>2026-06-19T15:37:45.409-04:00</updated><summary>The smashed-up locker at Oakmont last year is as much a part of Wyndham Clark's resume as the U.S. Open title he won two years before that.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Carolina going for 1st national title in baseball in CWS finals against surging Sooners</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/cws-carolina-oklahoma-l15200"/><id>urn:uuid:8cd2df11-84b3-4329-9a29-48088f704ea3</id><updated>2026-06-19T15:30:33.408-04:00</updated><summary>North Carolina will be going for its first national championship in baseball when it faces Oklahoma in the College World Series finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wantagh's Jack Hayes, 11, signs one-day contract with the New York Atlas as he fights leukemia</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/lacrosse/jack-hayes-new-york-atlas-vsjsddz8"/><id>urn:uuid:4073558e-414e-4b0e-ac30-08632b70c598</id><updated>2026-06-19T15:23:56.963-04:00</updated><summary>Jack will be an honorary team captain for the Atlas' second lacrosse game of the weekend, Saturday night against the Maryland Whipsnakes.</summary></entry><entry><title>One Extraordinary Photo: Canada's Ismael Kone reacts to his injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-canada-kone-injury-r86893"/><id>urn:uuid:c1227ef9-080c-419d-a733-a2fbaf68b601</id><updated>2026-06-19T15:16:32.477-04:00</updated><summary>Abbie Parr immediately realized Ismael Kone had suffered a serious injury and despite Canada's historic World Cup victory, that play would be the story of the game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau temporarily blocked from enforcing 'buffer zone' law near houses of worship</title><author><name>Candice Ferrette</name><email>candice.ferrette@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/judge-nassau-buffer-zone-lan084kk"/><id>urn:uuid:d87679b2-a298-48f9-996b-8f27b763f46b</id><updated>2026-06-19T15:15:58.481-04:00</updated><summary>Under the law, protesters are barred 100 feet from a house of worship an hour before and after scheduled services.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/biden-special-counsel-heritage-foundation-ghostwriter-transcripts-h46763"/><id>urn:uuid:15a34d48-532b-404a-bdb5-6a4b998677d3</id><updated>2026-06-19T15:09:43.256-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has rejected former President Joe Biden's attempt to block the Trump administration from releasing to a conservative group the recordings that Biden made with a ghostwriter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada's Ismaël Koné has surgery for 2 broken bones in leg from World Cup match against Qatar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/kone-broken-leg-world-cup-m60952"/><id>urn:uuid:312a2dd1-2809-4eb7-9081-1437888551ac</id><updated>2026-06-19T15:08:49.599-04:00</updated><summary>Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné has had surgery after breaking his left tibia and fibula at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cape Verde's star goalkeeper Vozinha gets a family boost before Uruguay clash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/vozinha-cape-verde-world-cup-h55640"/><id>urn:uuid:21b4213d-15fe-45ea-a8e1-63cd275eb357</id><updated>2026-06-19T14:36:17.829-04:00</updated><summary>Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has his family supporting him as his team continues its World Cup journey.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lamine Yamal says he's not fully fit and is unlikely to start in Spain's second World Cup game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lamine-yamal-world-cup-spain-m48504"/><id>urn:uuid:4c9359f0-b780-4f1a-8124-47bf7e879eba</id><updated>2026-06-19T14:25:31.874-04:00</updated><summary>Lamine Yamal is not feeling 100% fit and is not likely to start for Spain in the match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Student loan interest rate reduction offered through auto pay option starting July</title><author><name>Angelina Livigni</name><email>angelina.livigni@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/auto-pay-student-loan-interest-rate-reduction-me7pn4qt"/><id>urn:uuid:f5a8c24d-ac46-4579-a135-b75eb4b89b9b</id><updated>2026-06-19T14:20:15.135-04:00</updated><summary>Those with federal student loans enrolled in auto pay by Sept. 30 will be eligible for the interest rate reduction.</summary></entry><entry><title>Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York on hold after teen tourist's death</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/central-park-horse-carriage-death-ban-industry-i58676"/><id>urn:uuid:4457728f-ab7a-403f-a6f4-e50b6eedf24f</id><updated>2026-06-19T14:16:01.411-04:00</updated><summary>The union representing horse-drawn carriage drivers says it will not resume offer rides in Central Park until Tuesday in the wake of a death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kim Gamel, a former veteran AP correspondent in Europe and the Middle East, dies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kim-gamel-dies-ap-correspondent-iraq-libya-afghanistan-m58055"/><id>urn:uuid:a5fc3d02-54a8-4052-923f-f6c9a31260a7</id><updated>2026-06-19T14:15:46.788-04:00</updated><summary>Kim Gamel, a former veteran Associated Press correspondent who covered conflicts and uprisings around the Middle East, including the height of the Iraq war and the Arab Spring, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak's third orphanage death</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-bundibugyo-c17316"/><id>urn:uuid:d854fe88-fbad-4cd0-9ddd-d1ec3b0e9ce8</id><updated>2026-06-19T14:15:17.389-04:00</updated><summary>Mourners in eastern Congo have gathered to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola earlier this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>For US Open qualifiers like Mouw and Cowan, the pressure starts long before Shinnecock Hills</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-qualifiers-mouw-cowan-y24595"/><id>urn:uuid:f79398c5-1085-4931-8314-5bef50a3d39a</id><updated>2026-06-19T14:10:31.511-04:00</updated><summary>William Mouw had one of those brutal golf moments where a good shot produced a bad result.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoins team, nearing a return to action, manager says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/bieber-blue-jays-cubs-g52264"/><id>urn:uuid:5eccfc01-8908-4cf6-bf1c-71bc1cb9ae58</id><updated>2026-06-19T14:07:18.193-04:00</updated><summary>Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoined the team on Friday and could be activated from the injured list in the next few days, manager John Schneider said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bedford-train-collision-london-s86070"/><id>urn:uuid:db7cb1f0-3bbe-46a9-83d7-a4fc12fe8c49</id><updated>2026-06-19T14:06:12.396-04:00</updated><summary>Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London on Friday afternoon that killed one person.</summary></entry><entry><title>Data centers are stewing in their own pollution</title><author><name>Mark Gongloff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/data-centers-b8mu2030"/><id>urn:uuid:77312ac1-a406-4064-9f29-97fe15fd4cdd</id><updated>2026-06-19T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Constant pollution from gas-powered data centers is a health threat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/pulisic-out-l34130"/><id>urn:uuid:3ebe27f5-e52a-4a8d-9675-0f2a6a87cd0f</id><updated>2026-06-19T13:37:36.001-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss the World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi.</summary></entry><entry><title>A boat with migrants capsized north off Libya, leaving 51 dead or missing, group says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/libya-migrants-europe-boat-capsized-m03907"/><id>urn:uuid:c1e00c44-b7c9-4b93-bf7b-a473a618c4a7</id><updated>2026-06-19T13:33:17.059-04:00</updated><summary>A monitoring group says a boat carrying dozens of migrants bound for European shores capsized off the coast of Libya last week, leaving 51 people dead or missing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/obama-presidential-center-chicago-juneteenth-o80659"/><id>urn:uuid:0fd9c4a0-849e-476c-85a1-0801087ccb89</id><updated>2026-06-19T13:20:10.549-04:00</updated><summary>Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to walk through the doors of Obama's new presidential center, personally greeting them.</summary></entry><entry><title>MTA adds LIRR trains to Shinnecock Hills to keep up with U.S. Open demand</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/us-open-travel-lirr-e8ohwr96"/><id>urn:uuid:2448b9ca-0ed7-4a24-959f-dab9840d2719</id><updated>2026-06-19T12:59:54.370-04:00</updated><summary>After running two additional morning trains to Shinnecock, the MTA said it would monitor afternoon travel to see if more are needed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Which Knicks players will be back next season?</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-nba-free-agency-e4do0csw"/><id>urn:uuid:91e11cb5-90c1-4cca-a423-3f158aae3531</id><updated>2026-06-19T12:56:04.795-04:00</updated><summary>The work already is underway with the draft and free agency looming.</summary></entry><entry><title>3-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews announces his retirement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/jonathan-toews-retirement-g98290"/><id>urn:uuid:2c811a3f-a079-4813-a067-a6673608b225</id><updated>2026-06-19T12:49:18.388-04:00</updated><summary>Jonathan Toews announced his retirement, ending a decorated NHL career that included three Stanley Cups, two Olympic gold medals and a comeback season with his hometown Winnipeg Jets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb gets contract extension after improved performance in his second sesaon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/doug-gottlieb-green-bay-b54923"/><id>urn:uuid:81e4c1e3-9dfe-42e5-9674-09b2d46b1634</id><updated>2026-06-19T12:43:12.037-04:00</updated><summary>Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb has agreed to a contract extension that takes his deal through the 2030-31 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jayden Daniels is done talking about last season. There's enough on his plate for 2026</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/washington-commanders-jayden-daniels-u62320"/><id>urn:uuid:38c7d096-3147-44d3-b630-eaf64113b709</id><updated>2026-06-19T12:37:02.946-04:00</updated><summary>Jayden Daniels wants to look forward, not backward.</summary></entry><entry><title>Armenia's opposition faces arrests as it contests the ruling party's election win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/strong-armenia-opposition-arrests-pashinyan-x06976"/><id>urn:uuid:1679ffbd-844c-472b-83e8-222915bb2887</id><updated>2026-06-19T12:33:37.208-04:00</updated><summary>Several opposition members have been arrested in Armenia as a top pro-Russia party has asked the top court to annul the election win by the ruling party led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Richmond, churches retrace the path of the enslaved to confront their own history</title><author><name> Religion News Service</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/richmond-virginia-history-slavery-walking-tour-y47043"/><id>urn:uuid:f563657e-28c3-4d22-9932-9537aa8106a5</id><updated>2026-06-19T12:12:50.597-04:00</updated><summary>Two Episcopal churches whose histories were shaped by Richmond's role as a slave-trading center and the capital of the Confederacy have designed a "Walking with the Enslaved" pilgrimage, which they hope will open the eyes of fellow Richmonders to their city's racist history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann no longer on Long Island</title><author><name>Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe and Grant Parpan</name><email>grant.parpan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-rex-heuermann-prison-sentence-c8z88gml"/><id>urn:uuid:ddec53a5-e7bd-48b9-86f3-6d17d1a8794b</id><updated>2026-06-19T12:01:45.971-04:00</updated><summary>Rex Heuermann will be evaluated at a correctional facility to determine where he will serve his life sentence after murdering eight women.</summary></entry><entry><title>Driverless trucks can save lives on America's roads</title><author><name>Thomas Black</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/driverless-trucks-eusxq8jk"/><id>urn:uuid:741e30cc-c998-4a39-a004-fbb8b743b612</id><updated>2026-06-19T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Driverless technology is gaining commercial footholds on several fronts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Here are the key primary races on the ballot across Long Island</title><author><name>Billy House and Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/long-island-primary-uj9iek7e"/><id>urn:uuid:b6a0a847-fc1b-4375-8914-4e08c731ad42</id><updated>2026-06-19T11:49:30.046-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is playing a role in some of the contests.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/anne-hathaway-pregnant-third-child-p34009"/><id>urn:uuid:20ed9e51-ac80-42ff-92f2-ccaa5c4393fd</id><updated>2026-06-19T11:37:54.905-04:00</updated><summary>Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/stronach-sexual-assault-canada-women-magna-p71527"/><id>urn:uuid:05ad1b3f-56b4-4270-b2dc-e260b8a0cd97</id><updated>2026-06-19T11:29:17.699-04:00</updated><summary>Austrian-Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach has been found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault.</summary></entry><entry><title>Analysis: A confident Iran is pressing its advantage, but challenges loom</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-strategy-us-war-israel-analysis-w50943"/><id>urn:uuid:05165ae8-4a4c-444f-a21d-31d4d989465a</id><updated>2026-06-19T11:26:18.809-04:00</updated><summary>Iran sees the interim deal with the U.S. as a strategic win, allowing it to sell oil globally and press its advantage.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-immigration-diaspora-w08758"/><id>urn:uuid:6253fdc2-4fb2-42af-9777-72d12727a758</id><updated>2026-06-19T11:25:48.640-04:00</updated><summary>The World Cup is showcasing players with diverse backgrounds who could have represented different countries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazen attack on Niger's airport shows jihadis are expanding to cities in Africa's Sahel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/niger-jihadi-attacks-sahel-o64644"/><id>urn:uuid:f1d9e7e8-def5-4b87-8c90-585db593b322</id><updated>2026-06-19T11:23:13.804-04:00</updated><summary>Gunfire and explosions at Niger's main international airport highlight a shift in militant strategy in Africa's Sahel region.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Providence basketball player Duncan Powell is acquitted of charges in alleged altercation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/providence-friars-basketball-a29072"/><id>urn:uuid:a64f6670-d752-4b39-86ca-70ea5d779296</id><updated>2026-06-19T11:20:19.715-04:00</updated><summary>Former Providence basketball player Duncan Powell has been found not guilty of two misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged altercation with a woman in March.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dockers Waterside in East Quogue plans soft reopening after devastating fire</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/dockers-waterside-east-quogue-fire-g9o01ot6"/><id>urn:uuid:7dfe2921-6b6e-4bd4-94d1-744dc94b7e9d</id><updated>2026-06-19T10:53:24.307-04:00</updated><summary>The restaurant is working on permitting to reopen full-service dining within the coming weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning and sign him to an 8-year contract</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/maple-leafs-darren-raddysh-contract-m30612"/><id>urn:uuid:f2ccabc3-9bb6-4081-b80f-34863c8df303</id><updated>2026-06-19T10:41:46.279-04:00</updated><summary>The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Darren Raddysh to an eight-year contract after acquiring his rights in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning.</summary></entry><entry><title>French tennis player Moutet fined $40,000 for expletives in interview at Queen's Club</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/tennis-queens-moutet-fine-expletives-t48183"/><id>urn:uuid:27f7fa46-18cc-49cf-a06f-036eea3bbea8</id><updated>2026-06-19T10:22:36.290-04:00</updated><summary>The men's tennis tour says French player Corentin Moutet has been fined $40,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct after using profane language in a post-match interview at Queen's Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Africa's no-nonsense coach who shut down Trump question and told critics back home to shut up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-hugo-broos-south-africa-w41001"/><id>urn:uuid:8e27440a-4acc-4a97-8445-20c8aa778c9a</id><updated>2026-06-19T10:09:53.301-04:00</updated><summary>South Africa coach Hugo Broos has fast become an unexpected highlight of the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Planning an overseas trip with an infant: Safety tips and more</title><author><name>The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/traveling-infant-tips-liuy7f94"/><id>urn:uuid:56b61e9e-2e94-4e88-85df-d6b96d799a63</id><updated>2026-06-19T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Learn expert advice on traveling with a baby, focusing on vaccines, safety, and choosing the right destination for your family adventure.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joaquin Niemann penalized for throwing club at US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-joaquin-niemann-conduct-penalty-m26562"/><id>urn:uuid:a99a1f85-3d2f-46a9-a9ca-8c9342ad5c83</id><updated>2026-06-19T09:32:54.435-04:00</updated><summary>Joaquin Niemann's bad first round of the U.S. Open has become even worse.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICC prosecutor temporarily suspended from British bar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/icc-karim-khan-suspended-p47225"/><id>urn:uuid:041c0a95-2081-47b1-ba3d-5d2898436e8d</id><updated>2026-06-19T09:26:51.121-04:00</updated><summary>The British bar association has temporarily suspended Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, pending disciplinary proceedings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Serial killer Joel Rifkin's former East Meadow house sees price reduction</title><author><name>Rachel Weiss</name><email>rachel.weiss@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/joel-rifkin-house-for-sale-qe5xjghh"/><id>urn:uuid:51a52d8b-40c2-4e24-8d92-c8e81447de8a</id><updated>2026-06-19T09:14:10.533-04:00</updated><summary>This is reportedly the second price reduction on the East Meadow home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-senate-republicans-clayton-intelligence-voting-save-b01028"/><id>urn:uuid:290e23c9-445b-4f1c-ad86-6b7df0e2c366</id><updated>2026-06-19T09:11:46.685-04:00</updated><summary>The relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point.</summary></entry><entry><title>A conflict over cattle in Brazil's Amazon highlights tensions for Indigenous peoples</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-amazon-indigenous-cattle-bananal-island-m59186"/><id>urn:uuid:585daa30-f5a8-498d-b84c-636bbff1645d</id><updated>2026-06-19T09:05:14.231-04:00</updated><summary>In northern Brazil, a debate over cattle and conservation is unfolding on Bananal Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>See what is open or closed today as U.S. marks Juneteenth</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/juneteenth-holiday-closures-ylt444j2"/><id>urn:uuid:415d9811-1b3e-4c62-a2a1-a2f43ae6a58c</id><updated>2026-06-19T08:56:03.330-04:00</updated><summary>Banks, post offices, stock markets as well as schools are among the places closed for the federal holiday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Black bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/redemption-bank-king-credit-debit-card-poverty-x97829"/><id>urn:uuid:b25cf4b0-f8d7-4809-9934-e8323fdd15ca</id><updated>2026-06-19T08:54:12.041-04:00</updated><summary>One of the few Black-owned banks in the U.S. is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government subsidized housing escape poverty.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyndham Clark builds 4-shot lead at US Open with lowest 36-hole score at Shinnecock</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-shinnecock-hills-clark-s86274"/><id>urn:uuid:c7c22b3b-0c25-429a-9337-5c24c24e47e6</id><updated>2026-06-19T08:36:34.901-04:00</updated><summary>Wyndham Clark has the lowest 36-hole score ever for a U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police in Bali foil an attempt to trade protected 21 live green sea turtles and arrest a suspect</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indonesia-bali-green-sea-turtles-poaching-w79360"/><id>urn:uuid:acdb9a43-d6e0-4758-8918-2553aaaf4604</id><updated>2026-06-19T08:28:03.851-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities in Bali have foiled an illegal trade of 21 protected green sea turtles.</summary></entry><entry><title>EU leaders squabble over outreach to Moscow as Ukraine war rages on</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eu-russia-talks-kremlin-ukraine-g92851"/><id>urn:uuid:2e2ffd71-2225-4046-843d-05c1821ab80a</id><updated>2026-06-19T08:23:54.493-04:00</updated><summary>A disagreement has erupted within the European Union over opening communication lines with Moscow about Russia's war in Ukraine.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 men sentenced to prison for arson on property linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-starmer-arson-russia-plot-h13862"/><id>urn:uuid:31a81d4d-0e65-4c36-81e7-970b71c58ad2</id><updated>2026-06-19T08:10:03.613-04:00</updated><summary>A British court has sentenced two men for setting fire to property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-meloni-italy-us-x32792"/><id>urn:uuid:5cea3a5a-9d9e-4c31-aeac-2abb60fb9f88</id><updated>2026-06-19T08:07:38.871-04:00</updated><summary>Italy's government has closed ranks to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had "begged" for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sunday is the longest day of the year for half the planet. A guide to the summer solstice</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/summer-solstice-equinox-longest-day-p29011"/><id>urn:uuid:82e180ae-4938-4264-8a3c-72d85972599d</id><updated>2026-06-19T07:29:11.833-04:00</updated><summary>The summer solstice is Sunday, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of astronomical summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>How a congressional redistricting battle could gain new life for the 2028 elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/redistricting-congress-gerrymandering-trump-voting-rights-g03935"/><id>urn:uuid:449e58c2-b730-43c5-b343-ce65035e892f</id><updated>2026-06-19T07:27:10.328-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats and Republicans in some states are already looking at how they could reshape congressional voting districts to gain an advantage in the 2028 elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Francis Jimenea, of East Meadow, stabbed man during fight outside Governor's Comedy Club in Levittown, police say</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/governors-comedy-fight-stabbing-s67d7m25"/><id>urn:uuid:0fff08c9-f833-409a-9f03-1db6eccd2760</id><updated>2026-06-19T07:23:18.699-04:00</updated><summary>The victim is in critical condition at a hospital, while another man was charged with attempted murder.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Burnham's resounding victory could lead to Starmer's downfall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/burnham-starmer-leadership-britain-y16288"/><id>urn:uuid:d0de3dad-1267-40d4-b7f4-e70b3a086019</id><updated>2026-06-19T07:11:27.809-04:00</updated><summary>Andy Burnham's victory in a special U.K. election Friday could lead to the end of Keir Starmer's premiership.</summary></entry><entry><title>Niall Duignan charged with DWI after striking 78-year-old woman in Oceanside, police say</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/oceanside-dwi-pedestrian-crash-bthb05do"/><id>urn:uuid:1a8d25aa-3cdd-41f6-912e-978baa0f32fd</id><updated>2026-06-19T07:05:17.858-04:00</updated><summary>The victim was walking in a crosswalk when the van struck her, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pentagon chief's review appears out of step with what NATO allies are already doing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nato-us-hegseth-pentagon-review-europe-spending-x23942"/><id>urn:uuid:edf8ae7a-4d77-447a-994e-f1b4c91981ec</id><updated>2026-06-19T06:47:26.938-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized NATO allies and announced a Pentagon review of their performance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-beijing-dragon-boat-festival-qu-yuan-chinese-i93333"/><id>urn:uuid:71e0878b-822b-461b-b6e4-3237f86dcf5e</id><updated>2026-06-19T06:18:04.141-04:00</updated><summary>Dragon boat races, lion dances, and other festivities have been staged across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to mark the Dragon Boat Festival.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Miami art exhibit is celebrating Africa's soccer legacy throughout the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-africa-2026-cape-verde-k74096"/><id>urn:uuid:90d39e94-3038-479e-8b82-20a6b000b541</id><updated>2026-06-19T06:00:31.942-04:00</updated><summary>A Miami artist has opened an exhibition celebrating Africa's deep connection to soccer during the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>What full-time working moms and dads want, by the numbers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/working-parents-survey-moms-dads-c06209"/><id>urn:uuid:565cb07a-d5a0-4120-94c8-0ebf3da32ae1</id><updated>2026-06-19T06:00:24.944-04:00</updated><summary>Most mothers and fathers who work full-time say they sometimes parent while at work and vice versa.</summary></entry><entry><title>GOP meddles in Dems' CD1 primary</title><author><name>Dan Janison</name><email>Dan.Janison@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/dan-janison/lukas-ventouras-chris-gallant-primary-f9b7dkit"/><id>urn:uuid:f834fd6f-22f9-4144-9cce-86dd77b6e1ca</id><updated>2026-06-19T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Flyer sent to Democratic voters "attacks" one candidate, but not the other.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Leipzig coach Werner unhappy after his surprise dismissal, omits Klopp in letter to players</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/leipzig-coach-werner-fired-klopp-u86929"/><id>urn:uuid:10560563-e77c-4187-86f2-24544f6f2b9c</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:48:52.375-04:00</updated><summary>Former Leipzig coach Ole Werner is unhappy he wasn't given the chance to say goodbye to staff after his surprise dismissal from the club.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arsenal starts Premier League title defense against promoted Coventry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/premier-league-schedule-arsenal-united-city-liverpool-v62570"/><id>urn:uuid:ebcc8a79-c9f9-4bc3-8d75-e52b494e7c1e</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:25:49.979-04:00</updated><summary>Arsenal will begin its Premier League title defense at home against newly promoted Coventry, kicking off the league's 2026-27 season on August 21.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vietnamese man deported from U.S. to South Sudan is repatriated after months in detention</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-sudan-us-deportations-vietnam-man-u67379"/><id>urn:uuid:88f6474c-1107-4c24-acb6-5ee2ec57c73d</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:19:32.097-04:00</updated><summary>A Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan by the Trump administration under its controversial third-country deportation program was repatriated to Vietnam on Friday after spending more than a year in detention.</summary></entry><entry><title>What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poll-trump-iran-economy-israel-d30190"/><id>urn:uuid:51ec146f-304b-4159-98a2-3bbd67ea1466</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:02:36.796-04:00</updated><summary>A new AP-NORC poll finds that Trump's approval on Iran remained low, at 34%, even as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations materialized.</summary></entry><entry><title>Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/hakimi-world-cup-trial-rape-psg-morocco-f35297"/><id>urn:uuid:805468c7-d9cd-424e-a3b4-fcd54667c46c</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:01:25.773-04:00</updated><summary>A French appeals court confirms that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lola in Great Neck to close</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/great-neck-lola-j3tvnlq6"/><id>urn:uuid:3c888a4d-a56f-4697-88d7-8c9d5624add6</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Upscale. Innovative. Middle Eastern. Lola was like no other Long Island eatery.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meet the three Long Islanders running the show at U.S. Open for NBC Sports</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/nbc-broadcast-us-open-phraner-byczek-qj48n8vb"/><id>urn:uuid:0641271b-5bc1-49b3-9f64-27d6eb7109d1</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Brian Phraner, Justin Byczek and Ken Goss are playing key roles for NBC Sports at Shinnecock.</summary></entry><entry><title>Father's Day letters to Dad from Long Island high schooI student-athletes</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/letters-to-dad-fathers-day-jb6lhlgd"/><id>urn:uuid:42d61066-a334-48d1-b5d1-3968039f2631</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Each Father's Day, Newsday invites Long Island high school student-athletes to honor their fathers with personal letters.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 Long Island hospitals recognized for high quality diabetes care</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/long-island-hospitals-diabetes-care-leapfrog-w40dvtfd"/><id>urn:uuid:3d5c6b90-13bc-44a8-9e92-6ba84f404334</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The hospitals — all in Northwell Health's network — are the only ones in New York State that made the cut, according to the nonprofit Leapfrog.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rentals available at 55-and-over Villas at Oak Run in Middle Island starting at $1,595 through lottery</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/55-and-up-villas-middle-island-lottery-bn3dk12u"/><id>urn:uuid:8b0d33c6-ad73-4314-9bf7-5287941de7ba</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Villas at Oak Run, a new 74-unit community in Middle Island, will open next month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Revitalization of former Calderone Theater in St. James takes a step forward</title><author><name>Jean-Paul Salamanca</name><email>jeanpaul.salamanca@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/calderone-theater-celebrate-st-james-a0kj2xj3"/><id>urn:uuid:aac1ecb9-7479-40ce-86b0-9a2d90e2f91b</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Celebrate St. James Center for the Arts will feature a movie museum and interactive train station exhibit.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Cher Show,' 'Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville' coming to Argyle Theatre</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/argyle-theatre-cl5b16zs"/><id>urn:uuid:c1ab643d-e261-483d-a052-1210b433136e</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Babylon theater's new season to also include "Mary Poppins" and more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran ceasefire deal, benefits of solar energy</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/iran-ceasefire-deal-solar-energy-hj2lztyf"/><id>urn:uuid:55c2c0e1-c5e1-46df-944c-6e6eb8b7a550</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>New rooftop bars in NYC: Bar Lola, Voco Roofbar and Golden Child</title><author><name>Carissa Kellman</name><email>carissa.kellman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/new-nyc-rooftop-bars-2026-summer-j519861d"/><id>urn:uuid:e237bb0d-e692-44b0-ae3e-23524c707375</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Discover three new rooftop bars transforming New York's nightlife, from midtown to NoMad.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Medford pharmacy killings: A 15-year-old spotlight on Long Island's opioid crisis</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/haven-drugs-medford-opioid-crisis-killings-david-laffer-y05frawc"/><id>urn:uuid:62010e91-b5b7-4a53-9f3b-e6714973d98c</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Fifteen years after the quadruple homicides, progress on stemming the opioid crisis is mixed with memories of the killings and the innocents lost.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's Duane Bock caddying for Sepp Straka in U.S. Open at Shinnecock</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-shinnecock-hills-cya9op49"/><id>urn:uuid:9e6c3383-b877-4fba-a1f2-7b2e1418c6fd</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Bock grew up in East Hampton and has played on this course since the 1980s when he was a teenager.</summary></entry><entry><title>William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach gets a refresh</title><author><name>Bill Bleyer</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/william-floyd-estate-semiquincentennial-asxkb1s3"/><id>urn:uuid:451a372c-0369-43f4-aa97-a7dc436cbb81</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The National Park Service undertook a major revamping of the William Floyd Estate for America's semiquincentennial.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 5-year-old's terminal MLD diagnosis gives her baby brother a chance to fight the rare disease</title><author><name>David Olson</name><email>david.olson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/mld-rare-disease-siblings-v07ht016"/><id>urn:uuid:462b1aea-3da0-4a2f-b31a-6fbaa5bf7b60</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Anna may end up saving Joey's life, although she may not live to see him grow up.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blakeman needs money to challenge Hochul; next few weeks will show how it's going</title><author><name>Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/bruce-blakeman-kathy-hochul-fundraising-jcoerbiv"/><id>urn:uuid:ddcd7828-9aa9-442b-bf9b-b3f78d70fa11</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>By July 15, Blakeman will have to publicly post how much money he has raised through his own campaign committee.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island parents would welcome a UK-style social media ban for kids</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo and Nora Toscano</name><email>nora.toscano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/parents-social-media-ban-b8k391zi"/><id>urn:uuid:4aad6514-9636-450c-921e-417af3580e72</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island parents and experts interviewed by Newsday said they would embrace a social media ban for children under the age of 16, similar to the one officials in the U.K. plan to enact next year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Juneteenth and Fourth of July during America 250: A time for Long Islanders to reflect</title><author><name>Tiffany Cusaac-Smith and Nora Toscano</name><email>nora.toscano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/juneteenth-july-4-america-250th-anniversary-fieyup4w"/><id>urn:uuid:8c627b94-27f4-4316-84cb-c7c8740042b6</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>One holiday speaks to the country's promise, and the other represents the conclusion of one of the nation's darkest chapters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Public pools on Long Island: What to know before you go</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/long-island-public-pools-2026-guide-pui8i8iy"/><id>urn:uuid:ffc6aa7a-f25b-4c80-8e96-b75142de2360</id><updated>2026-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Find locations, hours, fees and lifeguard information to take a cool dip this summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uk-labour-andy-burnham-profile-g13154"/><id>urn:uuid:ba0c3e16-f0f4-4713-b174-af8437fcfe0d</id><updated>2026-06-19T04:25:54.053-04:00</updated><summary>Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain's next prime minister.</summary></entry><entry><title>Freed Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual abuse in Gaza, urges victims to speak out</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-sexual-abuse-hostages-m59649"/><id>urn:uuid:1c3d7b1a-e2c6-4e01-877d-bc404ba25914</id><updated>2026-06-19T04:03:19.638-04:00</updated><summary>Guy Gilboa-Dalal, an Israeli man who says he was sexually abused while held hostage in Gaza, is speaking out to highlight sexual abuse in conflict zones.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rescue dog Osito steals hearts at the World Cup, one bike ride at a time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-dog-mascot-osito-world-cup-q30187"/><id>urn:uuid:89148f8f-b931-48b2-aa83-b6a50279fffe</id><updated>2026-06-19T03:18:13.607-04:00</updated><summary>As World Cup fever grips Mexico City, an unlikely star has emerged.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/juneteenth-june-19-holiday-celebration-obama-center-b21652"/><id>urn:uuid:a174e185-ed2c-4b74-9698-24c514e553a0</id><updated>2026-06-19T03:13:35.472-04:00</updated><summary>As people gathered to celebrate Juneteenth at events across the U.S., former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to his presidential center.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police charge a third suspect in a Melbourne synagogue arson allegedly directed by Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-antisemitism-synagogue-arson-charged-iran-w66223"/><id>urn:uuid:adb997c8-0f2e-423f-9d15-d3d189df8900</id><updated>2026-06-19T02:19:14.162-04:00</updated><summary>Police have charged a third suspect with an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue that was allegedly directed by Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor and Dunlap gets Democratic nod for US House</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/maine-governor-house-primary-s95364"/><id>urn:uuid:fe7e0827-f6b3-4527-8b54-aba3438b8af1</id><updated>2026-06-19T02:03:46.700-04:00</updated><summary>Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles will compete to become Maine's next governor.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYCFC teammates Freese, O'Neill and Trewin to clash in crucial World Cup group match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-australia-usmnt-oneill-nycfc-p49226"/><id>urn:uuid:04886ce7-74aa-489f-9a96-2ae649b5049e</id><updated>2026-06-19T01:41:48.841-04:00</updated><summary>Australian midfielder Aiden O'Neill said the excitement of the 2026 World Cup was a major reason he left Belgium for the United States in his prime.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-lebanon-oil-june-19-2026-x69862"/><id>urn:uuid:b0403a95-e625-4c11-ad92-3f844da81582</id><updated>2026-06-19T01:13:50.563-04:00</updated><summary>Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raúl Rangel uses 'pure reaction' to make save that moves Mexico into knockout stage of World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-mexico-raul-rangel-goalkeeper-save-c19654"/><id>urn:uuid:5a920f34-8844-4ca9-8601-dc2beae8b612</id><updated>2026-06-19T01:11:03.760-04:00</updated><summary>Goalkeeper Raúl "Tala" Rangel made the key play that assured Mexico of reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Awer Mabil is proud to represent Australia as one of team's refugees playing in the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/australia-world-cup-awer-mabil-refugee-l57212"/><id>urn:uuid:473c384f-38b4-48bc-b466-bd7d8b431975</id><updated>2026-06-19T01:05:42.124-04:00</updated><summary>Awer Mabil is proud to represent Australia in the World Cup because of the country's history of taking in refugees.</summary></entry><entry><title>World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-rates-iran-oil-p09618"/><id>urn:uuid:8ac07d3d-88c1-4c9d-b14e-bd6f322cc24b</id><updated>2026-06-19T00:59:46.462-04:00</updated><summary>World shares are mixed, with markets in Greater China closed for holidays.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup ticket buyers are left stranded as resale purchases fall through</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/world-cup-ticket-problems-stubhub-fifa-o34769"/><id>urn:uuid:11324db6-9512-43e0-a996-556854f40846</id><updated>2026-06-19T00:50:55.110-04:00</updated><summary>The World Cup has been delivering thrills on the pitch, but fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders canceled at the last minute and hours spent trying to sort out problems between FIFA's ticketing system and outside resale platforms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gage Jump spins gem and A's score 5 in 1st to beat Angels 5-0 after Trout lands on injured list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/athletics-angels-score-gage-jump-i32911"/><id>urn:uuid:b1a6bef1-642c-4aac-b5e5-c6545696d988</id><updated>2026-06-19T00:39:18.351-04:00</updated><summary>Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.</summary></entry><entry><title>About 300 children and teachers evacuated or rescued after fire breaks out at a Tokyo school</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-fire-primary-school-smoke-u59169"/><id>urn:uuid:945030db-e388-46aa-8e38-775eebaefb1b</id><updated>2026-06-19T00:18:56.321-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say a fire broke out at an elementary school in downtown Tokyo, but that all of the roughly 300 students and teachers were evacuated or rescued.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cambodia-opposition-rong-chhun-appeal-t05512"/><id>urn:uuid:ffb72255-630b-4483-8897-3b93f486bc7a</id><updated>2026-06-19T00:17:20.223-04:00</updated><summary>Cambodia's Supreme Court has upheld the incitement conviction of prominent opposition politician Rong Chhun but suspended the remainder of his prison sentence, allowing him to remain free while barring him from politics for years.</summary></entry><entry><title>US hopes to give fans reason to revel when it faces Australia in Seattle, even without Pulisic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-us-australia-christian-pulisic-seattle-w62481"/><id>urn:uuid:5eac1872-1bbc-491e-945d-1f64128c6649</id><updated>2026-06-19T00:09:30.675-04:00</updated><summary>Cristian Roldan is familiar with how loud Lumen Field can get.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Minions and their 'big boss' Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/minions-monsters-illumination-chris-meledandri-l69006"/><id>urn:uuid:55d8f5c0-c177-428c-8d64-101bc8963fd9</id><updated>2026-06-19T00:06:57.053-04:00</updated><summary>At a time of perpetual upheaval in Hollywood, the Paris-based animation studio Illumination has become one of Hollywood's most consistent blockbuster-making operations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/democratic-socialist-mayors-lewis-george-mamdani-x98526"/><id>urn:uuid:26e4e00a-4334-457f-89f7-c296cbdb0e71</id><updated>2026-06-19T00:06:10.327-04:00</updated><summary>Janeese Lewis George is making waves in Washington, D.C., with her progressive agenda as she aims for the mayor's office.</summary></entry><entry><title>US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vance-trump-iran-switzerland-d76584"/><id>urn:uuid:f7846edc-6837-4930-abec-5bb9a3e62c93</id><updated>2026-06-19T00:04:38.930-04:00</updated><summary>The American push for high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves acquire catcher Joey Bart from Pirates for pitcher Hunter Stratton</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-pirates-trade-joey-bart-u49266"/><id>urn:uuid:d0cc9b1f-651e-4484-addd-9d62d1c89998</id><updated>2026-06-18T23:56:40.999-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Braves have acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton.</summary></entry><entry><title>About 100 Colombian guerrilla dissidents disarm under peace talks with government</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-dissidents-peace-talks-farc-disarm-l22856"/><id>urn:uuid:e9077248-b5a9-4436-a236-7ddde4ac21bf</id><updated>2026-06-18T23:52:33.209-04:00</updated><summary>About a hundred Colombian guerrilla dissidents have surrendered their weapons as part of a peace process with President Gustavo Petro's government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red cards and poor defense send Qatar to its worst World Cup loss, a 6-0 embarrassment vs. Canada</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/qatar-canada-world-cup-h27421"/><id>urn:uuid:e4bc7b64-770e-432e-ba17-843a25ff7e73</id><updated>2026-06-18T23:48:46.468-04:00</updated><summary>Qatar's World Cup defeat to Canada on Thursday went so awry that goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada appeared to break down in tears after the final whistle, receiving comfort from a teammate and Canada's Jacob Schaffelburg.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bobby Witt Jr. homers before leaving with knee injury in Royals' 14-6 win over Cardinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-royals-score-bobby-witt-jr-w54653"/><id>urn:uuid:6cc03361-5600-4844-acbf-b6844c0e966d</id><updated>2026-06-18T23:15:19.123-04:00</updated><summary>Bobby Witt Jr. hit the first of Kansas City's three home runs before leaving with a sore right knee, and the Royals smacked a club-record five doubles in a six-run second inning Thursday night on the way to a 14-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-mexico-south-korea-score-h22120"/><id>urn:uuid:1b0855f9-4d11-4f95-903a-3cbf72b792fa</id><updated>2026-06-18T23:06:46.309-04:00</updated><summary>Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reese has 21 points, 11 rebounds, and all Dream starters score 16-plus in 108-101 win over Fever</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/dream-fever-score-l90365"/><id>urn:uuid:541cbdc8-6eee-4002-84fb-ffab8ffe3076</id><updated>2026-06-18T22:39:00.021-04:00</updated><summary>Angel Reese had 21 points and 11 rebounds for her 10th double-double of the season, Jordin Canada added 18 points, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 108-101.</summary></entry><entry><title>Juan Soto homers twice to lead the Mets to a 6-4 win over the Phillies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-phillies-soto-a5pqw485"/><id>urn:uuid:0a177693-1452-448e-800a-88e43acc3518</id><updated>2026-06-18T22:38:43.554-04:00</updated><summary>Juan Soto hit two solo homers and made a sliding catch in the left-field corner to rob Bryce Harper of a run-scoring hit as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>Starmer vows to fight as Burnham's election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uk-makerfield-election-burnham-starmer-labour-i29441"/><id>urn:uuid:8d6c5b42-38ca-44d6-8999-e971a7d70544</id><updated>2026-06-18T22:18:53.464-04:00</updated><summary>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will fight attempts by rival Andy Burnham to oust him from office.</summary></entry><entry><title>Benintendi's pinch-hit grand slam helps White Sox beat Yankees</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-white-sox-thursday-e1d3157x"/><id>urn:uuid:c162c3d0-9815-4870-9e46-355832cacb54</id><updated>2026-06-18T22:13:20.145-04:00</updated><summary>Andrew Benintendi launched a pinch-hit grand slam off Camilo Doval in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox ended a nine-game losing streak at Yankee Stadium with a 5-1 victory over New York.</summary></entry><entry><title>East Islip's Jovan Bonilla named MVP of NFF All-Star Classic after leading dominant LI defense</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/high-school-football-east-islip-jovan-bonilla-national-football-foundation-all-star-classic-a34vqhal"/><id>urn:uuid:f20568e6-1861-472f-afb0-f0a0a13788cd</id><updated>2026-06-18T21:58:23.371-04:00</updated><summary>The defensive end was named MVP of a game where rules are tilted to encourage high offensive outputs.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Open at a glance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-glance-clark-johnson-v86797"/><id>urn:uuid:d6ad947e-b2a1-4ede-af1f-3c7c330e535c</id><updated>2026-06-18T21:49:00.002-04:00</updated><summary>Details and nuggets from the final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada's Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/canada-kone-qatar-world-cup-t89030"/><id>urn:uuid:2de8e6fe-7585-4f46-b0da-191842fa0c08</id><updated>2026-06-18T21:48:15.694-04:00</updated><summary>Canada's historic first World Cup victory is overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné.</summary></entry><entry><title>Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leaves game with knee discomfort after making sliding play in the field</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/bobby-witt-kansas-city-royals-e57485"/><id>urn:uuid:d72274d8-6693-40d9-b314-a45c27d4596d</id><updated>2026-06-18T21:34:29.575-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left the Royals' game with the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night with right knee discomfort after making a sliding play in the field.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amateur Ryder Cowan takes the early lead and is tied for second in a strong US Open debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-ryder-cowan-amateur-h11824"/><id>urn:uuid:d591a165-0f54-4621-a11e-950224e50c59</id><updated>2026-06-18T21:29:56.731-04:00</updated><summary>Ryder Cowan knew he was playing good golf coming into the U.S. Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dustin Johnson turns back the clock and enjoys a golden hour at the US Open to climb into contention</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-dustin-johnson-q69378"/><id>urn:uuid:17677f50-bfb1-44f9-aa3a-526d080d636c</id><updated>2026-06-18T21:20:52.401-04:00</updated><summary>For four holes and one golden hour of golf just before twilight, Dustin Johnson looked a lot like the player who won the U.S. Open a decade ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angels star Mike Trout placed on 10-day injured list with right hamstring strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mike-trout-angels-injured-list-p32001"/><id>urn:uuid:a0758c5e-be52-4870-9c15-9faeffb34b58</id><updated>2026-06-18T21:03:46.236-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back on the injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Keith Mitchell goes from lows to highs in record-setting turnaround at US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/keith-mitchell-us-open-shinnecock-hills-j13589"/><id>urn:uuid:c40c55f8-27d2-4079-b589-28a349a3c8bb</id><updated>2026-06-18T20:38:19.199-04:00</updated><summary>Keith Mitchell never imagined getting in the U.S. Open record book.</summary></entry><entry><title>US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boat-strikes-drug-trafficking-us-military-a48817"/><id>urn:uuid:12ec7728-295e-4f72-8a80-a16a49fd3568</id><updated>2026-06-18T20:33:42.281-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks' Jalen Brunson takes the last shot at the doubters</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/jalen-brunson-knicks-parade-g1lb97f2"/><id>urn:uuid:7f4d1bd6-5d76-483b-9af9-73e751ab0555</id><updated>2026-06-18T20:27:33.752-04:00</updated><summary>On a day to celebrate the Knicks, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Jalen Brunson get the job done nicely.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Mets' Francisco Lindor is close to a return, but will it even matter?</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/francisco-lindor-mets-t8pomvuz"/><id>urn:uuid:59ffdb6a-aa36-4dc6-929f-aaa1ab697e64</id><updated>2026-06-18T20:25:03.611-04:00</updated><summary>If the club is ever going to climb into serious wild-card contention, the return of an offensive staple will surely help. But will it be enough?</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy's up and down day: Making eagle and scrambling for par to stay in US Open hunt</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/rory-mcilroy-us-open-shinnecock-hills-f81925"/><id>urn:uuid:06cf5fd2-9b70-4962-b1cc-6ac2b83a5c67</id><updated>2026-06-18T20:14:37.224-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy bogeyed his final two holes to finish with a 1-under 69.</summary></entry><entry><title>The joy and communality of these champion Knicks</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/knicks-parade-sfzv75bh"/><id>urn:uuid:86deae23-b785-4422-89b3-da6f904ac987</id><updated>2026-06-18T20:14:07.742-04:00</updated><summary>We shared an unexpected moment of connection.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/canada-qatar-score-world-cup-r40887"/><id>urn:uuid:b4c34491-66e7-4440-a470-f5c9fbd1fdf0</id><updated>2026-06-18T20:12:38.148-04:00</updated><summary>Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the knockout round with a 6-0 victory over Qatar.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barbara Barker: Knicks' championship parade the culmination of special two months for fans, city</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/barbara-barker/knicks-parade-ntcv4qnx"/><id>urn:uuid:52e6a743-c72d-49fc-9130-f9de93bd220c</id><updated>2026-06-18T20:09:37.657-04:00</updated><summary>For 10 weeks, the Knicks had held the region spellbound en route to winning the franchise's first NBA title in 53 years</summary></entry><entry><title>Mickelson's lawyer says he resigned from country club after misconduct allegations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/phil-mickelson-country-club-y18439"/><id>urn:uuid:af4de4fd-c0d6-4d11-a2e5-bb206e9bb354</id><updated>2026-06-18T20:07:48.364-04:00</updated><summary>A lawyer for Phil Mickelson says the six-time major winner resigned from a country club near San Diego where he was accused of inappropriate contact with a female employee.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: It's early, but Yankees in World Series is virtual lock</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-evhzbd4v"/><id>urn:uuid:3a9f30a9-34cc-4428-8145-0f5e7190f907</id><updated>2026-06-18T19:50:56.863-04:00</updated><summary>Life only gets easier for the Yankees from here. Check out the road ahead.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup: New Zealand's viral soccer star Tim Payne signs with Olimpia in Paraguay</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-new-zealand-tim-payne-v36732"/><id>urn:uuid:c413b581-f28c-41f6-9043-e7670d7d9200</id><updated>2026-06-18T19:40:42.020-04:00</updated><summary>New Zealand defender Tim Payne, who achieved viral fame after being singled out by an Argentina soccer influencer ahead of the World Cup, has confirmed he will play for Club Olimpia in Paraguay.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell's term</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/swalwell-california-congress-melissa-hernandez-x75754"/><id>urn:uuid:467cf6a2-dab8-4044-af83-f455b3888da5</id><updated>2026-06-18T19:37:07.552-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic candidates in California have secured the two slots in a special general election to serve out the remainder of former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's term.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jubilant New Yorkers flood city for ticker-tape parade to honor NBA champion Knicks in Canyon of Heroes</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-ticker-tape-parade-new-york-long-island-el3xfhhc"/><id>urn:uuid:80f10b33-7ea4-4aab-a209-a2aaabec450b</id><updated>2026-06-18T19:29:25.724-04:00</updated><summary>For a few hours on a humid, overcast morning, the city grabbed its champions in a bear hug and held them tight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ella-mae-begay-tolth-released-missing-indigenous-h11058"/><id>urn:uuid:078c0adf-6a3b-4e8b-a001-4e0535d78619</id><updated>2026-06-18T19:25:21.488-04:00</updated><summary>Five years to the day Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay disappeared, the man who acknowledged beating her and leaving her on the side of the road is free from prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yan Liu of China shoots 66 in chilly and windy conditions to take LPGA Tour lead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/lpga-tour-golf-meijer-blythefield-e77035"/><id>urn:uuid:5582dad3-710a-40f0-8be5-75524bb8988e</id><updated>2026-06-18T19:21:57.196-04:00</updated><summary>Yan Liu of China shot a 6-under 66 in chilly and windy conditions Thursday morning to take the first-round lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strike</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-school-attack-hegseth-travel-funds-blocked-o46253"/><id>urn:uuid:8ef6c2d1-f528-4545-80d4-274d4dab7f3f</id><updated>2026-06-18T19:19:51.147-04:00</updated><summary>Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel funds until the Pentagon submits its investigation into a strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed more than 165 people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/medal-honor-trump-afghanistan-vietnam-l71038"/><id>urn:uuid:7c7ed1e3-be9b-46b7-a503-cdb0b90333a2</id><updated>2026-06-18T19:16:15.753-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has given the Medal of Honor to three veterans, honoring acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bryan Woo throws 7 scoreless innings as the Mariners beat the Orioles 3-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-mariners-score-p52981"/><id>urn:uuid:3765d1ab-8adb-4ed1-8f28-905ca3b1d94e</id><updated>2026-06-18T18:58:41.013-04:00</updated><summary>Bryan Woo pitched seven shutout innings, Colt Emerson drove in two of Seattle's three first-inning runs and the Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids' use of social media restored</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/social-media-parental-consent-ohio-d01665"/><id>urn:uuid:9e24fab6-c48f-4a82-b8f6-7c1beaa3e6e3</id><updated>2026-06-18T18:51:18.624-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jason Day pulls out of US Open with back problems</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/jason-day-us-open-k82535"/><id>urn:uuid:d9b7743c-b131-4349-a490-34fa2f3693ac</id><updated>2026-06-18T18:50:59.931-04:00</updated><summary>Jason Day, the 2015 PGA champion and a two-time runner-up at the U.S. Open, withdrew from this year's Open at Shinnecock due to a bad back.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup what to know: U.S. back in action vs. Australia, Brazil works to rebound</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-schedule-results-news-s81981"/><id>urn:uuid:86f4cd5c-259a-4926-af3b-9caae01f0e32</id><updated>2026-06-18T18:44:09.663-04:00</updated><summary>The United States is back in action on Friday at the World Cup against Australia, exactly one week after a stellar performance in its opener that sent expectations for the squad soaring.</summary></entry><entry><title>Puerto Rico roiled by widening political crisis as top official comes under fire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/puerto-rico-domenech-negron-governor-f86727"/><id>urn:uuid:1172d2c3-fcde-41ed-ab59-734d575dfb20</id><updated>2026-06-18T18:37:46.585-04:00</updated><summary>The administration of Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González is mired in a new political crisis tied to a top government official that serves as her chief of staff.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mississippi-child-killed-police-j65434"/><id>urn:uuid:90aedae8-7704-4487-9367-1820a673c103</id><updated>2026-06-18T18:32:57.692-04:00</updated><summary>A police shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, that left a 1-year-old child dead has ignited simmering tensions between police and Black residents in the town of 8,000.</summary></entry><entry><title>Minor league team forfeits Pride Night game after some players refuse to wear special jersey</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pride-night-r88644"/><id>urn:uuid:097a8481-6fcd-4e8c-a14d-38b56e1892ff</id><updated>2026-06-18T18:32:01.466-04:00</updated><summary>An independent minor league baseball team says it is forfeiting a game because some of its players refused to wear a special Pride Night jersey.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Big Ten and SEC don't like the college sports bill in Congress. Can they break away?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college-sports-senate-bill-k44255"/><id>urn:uuid:17fbc6e3-90ba-4b95-9ef2-f9f9c5914588</id><updated>2026-06-18T18:27:58.351-04:00</updated><summary>The Protect College Sports Act has moved forward with Senate committee approval.</summary></entry><entry><title>Before Jalen Brunson was a champion, his mother was a Malverne Mules champ</title><author><name>Victor Menendez</name><email>victor.menendez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/brunson-malverne-school-basketball-nm7vgnlp"/><id>urn:uuid:6ce7727d-b931-4797-81fa-d65bbbe539a5</id><updated>2026-06-18T18:21:03.484-04:00</updated><summary>Sandra Brunson played a key role in the Malverne Mules' Nassau County championship in 1988.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: Keegan Bradley finds peace at U.S. Open after raucous Ryder Cup</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/us-open-golf-keegan-bradley-ftsz5zin"/><id>urn:uuid:ef9085b2-2946-48d3-87f3-4a25649cccae</id><updated>2026-06-18T18:14:39.166-04:00</updated><summary>He captained the U.S. Ryder Cup team to a disastrous loss at Bethpage Black, but at the Shinnecock Open there's nothing but warmth</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan Craig's journey to Golden Knights coach began as a player</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/craig-golden-knights-tortorella-mccrimmon-t19476"/><id>urn:uuid:0a6e6cf3-62a7-4ac9-9be7-f488f8188958</id><updated>2026-06-18T18:13:14.008-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Craig is the head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Iona player made permanently ineligible as part of NCAA point-shaving investigation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/ncaa-point-shaving-l76574"/><id>urn:uuid:b0173247-95ef-45cf-83e9-a70a9710db65</id><updated>2026-06-18T18:01:41.036-04:00</updated><summary>Former Iona basketball player Adam Njie Jr. is permanently ineligible for NCAA competition after acknowledging he said he would participate in a point-shaving scheme.</summary></entry><entry><title>Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8M in earnings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/carlos-mencia-tax-charges-u52885"/><id>urn:uuid:1b7df373-4c95-4c52-acba-787983d239ed</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:59:52.195-04:00</updated><summary>Comedian Carlos Mencia has been arrested and charged with 12 felonies for allegedly failing to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luigi Mangione's lawyers reverse course, say they won't pursue a psychiatric defense</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/luigi-mangione-psychiatric-defense-unitedhealthcare-killing-g49763"/><id>urn:uuid:ed368c89-0b84-4e16-9da7-1e441dd372a8</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:57:50.397-04:00</updated><summary>In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's lawyers told a judge that he will no longer be asserting a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. Anthony's slugger CJ Alfano leads LI's baseball elite at Nassau-Suffolk Grand Slam Challenge</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/li-senior-baseball-all-stars-bonin-alfano-mdvdt5tm"/><id>urn:uuid:a8281952-af68-4c7f-b47d-ae2c9216b64e</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:56:59.348-04:00</updated><summary>The event honors former Commack baseball coach Bryan Bonin, who died at 33 in January of 2022 after battling melanoma.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scheffler shoots 2 over at windy US Open, will need to rebound to complete the career Grand Slam</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-scottie-scheffler-shinnecock-a29059"/><id>urn:uuid:984f0984-66c0-46fd-96af-e2d05738a388</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:56:20.135-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler's quest to complete the career Grand Slam is off to a slow start at the U.S. Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>West Indies beats Scotland by 7 runs to stay unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/women-t20-world-cup-westindies-scotland-j27843"/><id>urn:uuid:236f2077-ca56-4995-908b-e5f401c6477d</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:56:06.883-04:00</updated><summary>The West Indies has overcome Scotland by seven runs and stayed unbeaten at the Women's Twenty20 World Cup after a madcap match in Leeds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pierre-Edouard Bellemare says he's retiring from hockey at age 41</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/pierre-edouard-bellemare-retires-v05567"/><id>urn:uuid:2f9a745a-4e2e-44cf-8aa2-251233df952a</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:51:46.871-04:00</updated><summary>Pierre-Edouard Bellemare is hanging up his skates after a hockey career that included reaching the NHL at age 29 and serving as France's captain in the Olympics just weeks before turning 41.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to Stream: Paul Simon, 'In the Hand of Dante,' 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and Star Fox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/june-streaming-options-avatar-undertone-muse-m05491"/><id>urn:uuid:f93b7590-0f45-45b5-b65c-9c6eb5db201b</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:47:27.432-04:00</updated><summary>Paul Simon's concert special and Season 2 of the live-action "Avatar: The Last Airbender" are among the new streaming options this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senator urges FAA to reject any pressure from Trump to approve triumphal arch over aviation safety</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-triumphal-arch-faa-senator-duckworth-l01579"/><id>urn:uuid:b0f0a401-0bb8-479c-8de4-d1cca8c32cb2</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:37:58.337-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth has urged the Federal Aviation Administration to reject pressure from President Donald Trump to approve a 250-foot triumphal arch, citing concerns over aviation safety.</summary></entry><entry><title>Soccer supporters from near and far gather in Atlanta to experience the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-czech-south-africa-a00286"/><id>urn:uuid:58e16d0c-2c20-47cf-bdb6-1eb6bb2f87a1</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:37:33.340-04:00</updated><summary>The World Cup crowd in Atlanta erupted for both the Czech Republic and South Africa during Thursday's 1-1 draw, but many of the 67,442 fans in attendance weren't cheering for either team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rape charge against former BYU standout wide receiver Parker Kingston dismissed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/parker-kingston-rape-charge-dismissed-k15743"/><id>urn:uuid:d9a785e7-2a2b-41d3-9617-779a344a788e</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:36:24.243-04:00</updated><summary>A judge has dismissed a felony rape charge against former Brigham Young University standout wide receiver Parker Kingston.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bazzana's 7th-inning homer helps lift Guardians past Brewers 4-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-brewers-score-y58260"/><id>urn:uuid:47061573-c825-4be6-ba23-cdd0d026e4f7</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:34:10.500-04:00</updated><summary>Travis Bazzana hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning, Parker Messick pitched six effective innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>2026 Bryan Bonin Grand Slam Challenge rosters for Nassau and Suffolk</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/bryan-bonin-grand-slam-challenge-2026-rosters-ko6bgyo9"/><id>urn:uuid:71d16351-3709-424c-8fea-320b6ef521c5</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:31:32.894-04:00</updated><summary>See which Long Island star baseball players will suit up at Farmingdale State on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLB eliminating clock for All-Star Home Run Derby as event switches to Netflix from ESPN</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/home-run-derby-mlb-f96166"/><id>urn:uuid:ba8fbbc4-f74a-49fa-9f4a-438ef2c0cf54</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:30:27.658-04:00</updated><summary>Major League Baseball is changing the Home Run Derby format.</summary></entry><entry><title>Christian Pulisic trains separately for 4th straight day and could miss next US World Cup game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-united-states-christian-pulisic-calf-injury-f25682"/><id>urn:uuid:d3993aaf-b864-42d2-bd73-33da6bb4e69c</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:30:19.088-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates on Thursday for the fourth straight day because of his left calf injury, and it is unclear whether he will be available to face Australia on Friday in Seattle in the Americans' second World Cup game.</summary></entry><entry><title>How to get more Long Island news in your Google searches</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/google-preferred-news-i0rvaakh"/><id>urn:uuid:990c79be-aed8-447d-8395-01e11883c225</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:28:27.352-04:00</updated><summary>Adjust this setting to get more LI news in your search results.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phillies outfielder Adolis García will undergo season-ending surgery for lat injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/philadelphia-phillies-garcia-l23491"/><id>urn:uuid:102db26c-36e8-49d8-8bbd-648cbc4a27c3</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:25:01.911-04:00</updated><summary>Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adolis García is out for the rest of the season with a lat injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN reports record violations of children in conflict, with government forces the main perpetrators</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/un-children-conflict-israel-gaza-j52185"/><id>urn:uuid:4318f782-fb88-4da7-a6a5-7a6fb6467a23</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:24:30.396-04:00</updated><summary>A new United Nations report says nearly 25,000 children caught in conflict were victims of a record number of violations last year, including killings, rape and recruitment to fight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Freeport awarded $1.1M grant to build pump station to combat flooding</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/flood-mitigation-disaster-freeport-n6n3g8is"/><id>urn:uuid:db095216-721e-4449-8960-375c0ef7b4fd</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:22:25.586-04:00</updated><summary>The new facility will move water away from the Nautical Mile.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scott vetoes Vermont Legislature's latest attempt at healthcare reform</title><author><name> VTDigger</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vermont-healthcare-reform-bill-scott-veto-t34906"/><id>urn:uuid:989ca98e-f025-4898-9243-691b89e4d60d</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:21:21.534-04:00</updated><summary>Gov. Phil Scott has vetoed a healthcare bill aimed at fast-tracking premium savings for public school employees and those buying plans on Vermont's Affordable Care Act marketplace.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-rights-maryland-f36952"/><id>urn:uuid:0fb8fb57-7047-4c3e-937f-7afbdac98e68</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:16:44.710-04:00</updated><summary>Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the state will exercise its right of first refusal to match Churchill Downs Incorporated's $85 million offer for intellectual property of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes.</summary></entry><entry><title>West Texas organization sues Trump administration to stop border wall in Big Bend</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/big-bend-border-wall-lawsuit-flooding-i68255"/><id>urn:uuid:d7371409-9fe2-4642-a924-4a565ff425b4</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:08:36.106-04:00</updated><summary>A West Texas organization has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration claiming that plans to install border barriers along the Rio Grande could cause flooding in the Big Bend area.</summary></entry><entry><title>Switzerland coach uses hydration break to spark late goal barrage in 4-1 World Cup win over Bosnia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/switzerland-bosnia-score-world-cup-f10611"/><id>urn:uuid:8d8945b6-57d7-46ca-b9f1-30281be3ba25</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:08:06.929-04:00</updated><summary>Substitute Johan Manzambi scored is first World Cup goal on an outstanding volley in the 74th minute and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina to take control of its group.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/noem-wendel-milk-missing-south-dakota-l40994"/><id>urn:uuid:97157ef7-b6a7-4a77-9af9-df106b20a988</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:04:54.285-04:00</updated><summary>A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump from 'hunted' to 'hunter': New book details Trump's push to test the limits of executive power</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-haberman-swan-book-epstein-venezuela-vance-j60838"/><id>urn:uuid:d2ab50cc-d1fd-4d0f-a4c9-6bad7848781d</id><updated>2026-06-18T17:01:59.387-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump believes that winning a second term in 2024 instead of 2020 has allowed him to return to the White House even more emboldened.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Cuba's economic measures aimed at opening up the island's economy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-economic-reforms-diaz-canel-a98822"/><id>urn:uuid:2b860acb-b940-478c-8db4-4afeab1bf780</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:57:06.435-04:00</updated><summary>Cuba's Communist Party has approved an emergency economic package featuring unprecedented free-market measures to open up the struggling island's economy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil's police targets a close ally of President Lula in sprawling fraud probe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-police-lula-ally-banco-master-i59360"/><id>urn:uuid:75af8cf6-8dd9-43ea-9e67-bbd2204b4b62</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:53:28.879-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil's Federal Police have executed search and seizure warrants targeting a high-ranking senator and ally of President Lula as part of a fraud and graft probe.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Long Island story behind Knicks star Jalen Brunson's Siegelman Stable hat</title><author><name>Layla Duran</name><email>layla.duran@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/knicks-brunson-siegelman-stables-hat-pg489hy4"/><id>urn:uuid:4d64eb24-e18d-4735-a26b-d30dafe8658c</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:48:18.827-04:00</updated><summary>The equestrian clothing brand has Long Island roots.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/student-loan-interest-rate-education-department-j73162"/><id>urn:uuid:ed03beab-c196-4beb-bc0f-f197eaeda230</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:48:09.081-04:00</updated><summary>The Department of Education has announced a reduction in interest rates for federal student loans, describing it as part of a plan to make higher education more affordable.</summary></entry><entry><title>Well done, young man: 17-year-old Russell's US Open debut impresses 54-year-old partner Harrington</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-russell-harrington-age-shinnecock-h32149"/><id>urn:uuid:8f9a2400-9d19-4936-b7ec-c6f5af2f2423</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:47:53.341-04:00</updated><summary>As Miles Russell's putt neared the hole on the ninth green, Padraig Harrington crouched down for a closer look at the way the ball broke.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suozzi formally requests probe into Vice President JD Vance's appearance at Bethpage event</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suozzi-vance-bethpage-fwy9w2f3"/><id>urn:uuid:d9eb66be-eb09-484b-b603-b2ffa85f97bc</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:44:56.409-04:00</updated><summary>Vance's visit to Bethpage was billed as a nonpolitical event.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stony Brook Film Festival sets 2026 lineup</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/stony-brook-film-festival-2026-lidq6z77"/><id>urn:uuid:eae22117-6526-43f0-b27f-2d7d457a766c</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:39:17.046-04:00</updated><summary>"Once Upon My Mother," "Hello Betty" among selections at July 16-25 competition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Capitals sign coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/washington-capitals-spencer-carbery-k75461"/><id>urn:uuid:8bf08e64-95a4-49ad-9042-dc473466957b</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:31:17.539-04:00</updated><summary>The Washington Capitals have signed coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension.</summary></entry><entry><title>After a misplayed foul pop, Valenzuela hits go-ahead double in Blue Jays' 4-3 win over Red Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-red-sox-score-k33043"/><id>urn:uuid:f96f658f-d42b-488a-af07-d2742e3879d8</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:27:10.997-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Valenzuela hits a go-ahead RBI double off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Greece's Parthenon gets a facelift, revealing a look not seen for 220 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/greece-acropolis-restoration-parthenon-tourism-x29419"/><id>urn:uuid:c6c4ce4f-8231-4414-af72-254848b0084a</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:26:49.189-04:00</updated><summary>Visitors to the Acropolis can now view the Parthenon's western side in a more complete form after restorers installed two new marble blocks in long-empty gaps on the ancient temple.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tottenham signs Netherlands center back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/tottenham-spurs-van-hecke-world-cup-k33857"/><id>urn:uuid:9ae1b275-0b78-4ed4-bf4b-ce28f7465a42</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:25:07.297-04:00</updated><summary>Tottenham has confirmed the signing of Netherlands international Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for a reported fee of 52 million pounds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-trump-republicans-cruz-n99774"/><id>urn:uuid:b44f6d68-1298-4613-a1de-6271e36ab337</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:20:44.226-04:00</updated><summary>Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are voicing strong reservations —- and some outright condemnation — of the Trump administration's agreement to end the fighting in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazilian soccer fans at the World Cup heed warning not to dress Rocky statue in team gear</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/brazil-world-cup-rocky-statue-e31273"/><id>urn:uuid:7a88c7e5-ef53-4b64-8eab-7339a92659bf</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:19:46.592-04:00</updated><summary>Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vikings eager to develop versatile rookie linebacker Jake Golday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/vikings-draft-rookies-jake-golday-p18158"/><id>urn:uuid:917a31fd-f2ae-45c8-a7d8-b64ba90d087b</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:15:55.990-04:00</updated><summary>Jake Golday will likely spend most of his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings on special teams while serving as the top backup inside linebacker.</summary></entry><entry><title>One Extraordinary Photo: Fans at English pub in California celebrate Harry Kane goal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-v92362"/><id>urn:uuid:6aeed58e-6823-45b2-ab96-076a18837a78</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:01:45.929-04:00</updated><summary>Jae C.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats say money from Trump's tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congress-white-house-ballroom-trump-b32824"/><id>urn:uuid:e3a944eb-d4bf-449a-8e7a-75382183ddf4</id><updated>2026-06-18T16:01:19.073-04:00</updated><summary>More than $350 million from President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has been quietly directed to White House security.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former child actor Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/daveigh-chase-dead-ring-v16553"/><id>urn:uuid:ccaa523c-78dc-4b6c-871f-414b74a4ba43</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:57:49.418-04:00</updated><summary>Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in "Lilo &amp; Stitch" and "The Ring," has died at 35.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mike Fox's ties to Tar Heels strong as ever in retirement. CWS title would fulfill a lifelong dream</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/cws-carolina-baseball-m19677"/><id>urn:uuid:8aa06f08-72f3-4c43-afe6-0bf58f2b3dd7</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:50:11.728-04:00</updated><summary>Mike Fox was part of almost every major milestone North Carolina has achieved in baseball either as a player or coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>A judge orders ICE to free a Wisconsin mosque leader, citing a 'substantial' free speech claim</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ice-mosque-medical-detention-immigration-m82205"/><id>urn:uuid:ffcbeda4-e86c-499e-8b13-7d7c4f04788f</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:41:19.721-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ordered the release of Salah Sarsour, the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, from detention while his immigration case moves forward.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dairy Farmers of America to 'idle' its St. Albans plant in Vermont, affecting 80 employees</title><author><name> VTDigger</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dairy-farmers-of-america-idle-plant-st-albans-l87059"/><id>urn:uuid:e1b6c427-71d3-482f-b1c7-96b7d9f0df0e</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:37:21.846-04:00</updated><summary>Dairy Farmers of America has announced the closure of its milk processing plant and creamery in St. Albans, Vermont.</summary></entry><entry><title>A crucial tool of the slave trade, shackles evoke an ugly part of America's past</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/america-250-slave-shackles-slavery-i70636"/><id>urn:uuid:09d76f43-0dbb-4332-b70e-dbd4c862c2ce</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:28:31.220-04:00</updated><summary>Of the many cruel aspects of slavery, the shackles used to restrain and dehumanize over 12 million Africans across three centuries may be the most visceral tangible reminder.</summary></entry><entry><title>PWHL's Charge staying in Ottawa after reaching deal to play in NHL Senators' arena, AP sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/pwhl-charge-senators-arena-g86152"/><id>urn:uuid:639fa73e-4eb0-49c8-84be-6b78d89bc003</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:23:13.084-04:00</updated><summary>Two people with knowledge of discussions say the Charge are staying in Ottawa, with the PWHL reaching an agreement to play in the NHL Senators' home next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fees for public records? A bill could kneecap California transparency laws</title><author><name> The Oaklandside</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-public-records-act-bill-changes-u19535"/><id>urn:uuid:209124c2-2f99-4a05-8062-7b0ecb0f08de</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:19:21.868-04:00</updated><summary>A bill in Sacramento could bring major changes to the California Public Records Act.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants-Braves series finale postponed by rain, rescheduled for Aug. 31</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-braves-postponed-n02598"/><id>urn:uuid:c56ab37a-e078-4eb5-9296-d32b2614a1bf</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:16:41.012-04:00</updated><summary>The game between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants scheduled for Thursday night was postponed due to rain and will be made up in August.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Islanders shut out of Knicks parade crowds watch NBA champs from Manhattan bars</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/long-island-knicks-parade-manhattan-bars-d2wrj0d5"/><id>urn:uuid:69edfb2b-1db2-4a48-bd31-5ff557279025</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:13:22.689-04:00</updated><summary>Hundreds of fans were shut out when the NYPD closed the parade pens early Thursday morning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leverkusen signs young winger Afonso Moreira from Lyon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/moreira-transfer-leverkusen-lyon-portugal-k51172"/><id>urn:uuid:1329d830-b362-4277-85b6-30e69d95504e</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:11:04.655-04:00</updated><summary>Bayer Leverkusen has signed Portuguese youth international Afonso Moreira for around 30 million euros from Lyon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia's QR codes for counting votes likely to remain for midterms as lawmakers delay action</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/voting-machines-georgia-midterms-legislature-qr-codes-r53122"/><id>urn:uuid:269a9490-afb3-414e-b950-064c23e4c897</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:10:57.762-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia lawmakers are poised to delay making any changes to the state's current vote-counting method ahead of this year's midterm elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tom-kean-jr-absent-congress-l48619"/><id>urn:uuid:293b8436-26e7-40c2-8908-29d6cfe7c6e0</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:10:43.162-04:00</updated><summary>New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who's been absent from Congress since March with an unspecified medical issue, is set to return on June 30.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blakeman and Hochul joust on social media</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/the-point-newsday-blakeman-hochul-suffolk-county-legislature-h8i6q4tm"/><id>urn:uuid:6cc5376a-4f8a-41a7-9932-20288bcb5571</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:09:13.399-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>An Uber carrying Argentina soccer fans was hit in shootings in Kansas City that left 1 man dead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/world-cup-kansas-city-shootings-fans-argentina-f43421"/><id>urn:uuid:f3de285a-ad07-484e-bc1f-bb344cfe3fbb</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:06:04.262-04:00</updated><summary>Police say an Uber driver taking fans of Argentina's soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Neymar ruled out of Brazil's second match at the World Cup because of a calf injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/neymar-brazil-world-cup-haiti-g15416"/><id>urn:uuid:5f21a0f4-2d9c-46de-9bfe-df7f5bf0f0cf</id><updated>2026-06-18T15:06:01.127-04:00</updated><summary>Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil's second World Cup match because of a lingering calf injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Military jamming disrupted a medical plane's GPS system before it crashed last month in New Mexico</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-mexico-plane-crash-medevac-ntsb-gps-w60520"/><id>urn:uuid:c8a92bfa-0d85-4ee3-9e32-35893646d490</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:58:58.698-04:00</updated><summary>Federal investigators say the GPS system on a small medical plane that crashed into a mountainside last month in New Mexico malfunctioned because the military was jamming that signal throughout the area, although pilots were warned ahead of time to expect that.</summary></entry><entry><title>There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers.</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-war-nuclear-sanctions-hormuz-gas-prices-lebanon-p50706"/><id>urn:uuid:10a991e1-aa14-485f-aa25-8f219ec80078</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:57:37.035-04:00</updated><summary>The agreement struck between the United States and Iran aims to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic and relaunch nuclear talks with a 60-day deadline.</summary></entry><entry><title>JD Vance slams Israeli officials who criticized Iran deal, deepening rift between allies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-vance-iran-us-trump-n74011"/><id>urn:uuid:abfba0b2-1888-4830-8dea-c8f9646bf8e4</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:57:24.574-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Vice President JD Vance has lashed out at members of Israel's government, saying that the country is deeply isolated and its leaders have failed to appreciate U.S. diplomatic and military support.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bellmore's Bluebird Kitchen closes</title><author><name>Andi Berlin</name><email>andi.berlin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/bellmore-bluebird-kitchen-closes-rnnls6v6"/><id>urn:uuid:815caaa8-2e42-457b-805a-e208b47395f6</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:53:03.915-04:00</updated><summary>The restaurant was just not making enough money, the owner said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, DC</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/janeese-lewis-george-washington-dc-mayor-primaries-q02807"/><id>urn:uuid:3ad75367-a444-43a2-90ac-1277c3752185</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:51:05.327-04:00</updated><summary>Janeese Lewis George has won Washington, D.C.'s Democratic primary for mayor, setting up a potential clash with the Trump administration over the city's limited autonomy.</summary></entry><entry><title>PSEG misses targets for system reliability, to forfeit $1M in bonus pay, report says</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/pseg-long-island-lipa-outage-system-reliability-cckfeuew"/><id>urn:uuid:5342a9ef-70f3-49cb-a6bf-ab8f63d4677e</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:50:29.148-04:00</updated><summary>The data shows the total number of customer outages, the duration of those outages and the number of customers affected by them all increased over the past five years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sean Sweeney takes over in Orlando, and says Magic wound up convincing him that the fit was right</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/magic-sean-sweeney-coach-orlando-p06307"/><id>urn:uuid:9dfbad3d-0700-4f4c-8f76-3f1371b58679</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:46:14.246-04:00</updated><summary>Sean Sweeney landed interviews for more than a few NBA head coaching vacancies over the last few years, and many of them seemed the same.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arizona prosecutors dismissing fake elector case but vow to seek new indictment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/arizona-fake-electors-2020-presidential-election-h29523"/><id>urn:uuid:0aae153e-46cd-48fe-95fa-46637c093083</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:43:39.285-04:00</updated><summary>Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is dismissing a criminal case that alleged President Donald Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others tried to overturn Trump's 2020 loss in the state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lauryn Hill to perform at the Clubhouse Hamptons in East Hampton in July</title><author><name>Ashna Balroop</name><email>ashna.balroop@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/lauren-hill-concert-east-hampton-vc1ywi7s"/><id>urn:uuid:e42647a8-5370-4a9c-8145-3b5455053949</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:42:41.630-04:00</updated><summary>Ticket prices range from $194 for general-admission standing room to $1,120 for ultra-VIP tickets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brendan Sorsby drops lawsuit against NCAA after getting an injunction to play despite gambling</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/sorsby-ncaa-suit-dismissed-p01986"/><id>urn:uuid:4cd39843-6721-491b-ba49-3c78736674f2</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:39:01.005-04:00</updated><summary>Brendan Sorsby has dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Cake Don, of Huntington, creates massive cake for Knicks president</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/knicks-the-cake-don-huntington-d91wdx4x"/><id>urn:uuid:5ab3c5c3-ed84-4884-a1a5-9efe6e191846</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:37:41.394-04:00</updated><summary>The multitiered vanilla cake with dulce de leche filling was topped with large basketball.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mlb-labor-salary-cap-n93216"/><id>urn:uuid:ba06ad5b-9b03-41d0-9913-9d067846ee54</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:29:01.630-04:00</updated><summary>Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Africa keeps its World Cup hopes alive with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/czech-republic-south-africa-score-world-cup-v80753"/><id>urn:uuid:da7dfd7e-7cea-4e48-a812-03c4b53d718a</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:28:45.517-04:00</updated><summary>Teboho Mokoena started the game with tears in his eyes and finished it with a smile on his face after converting a second-half penalty in South Africa's 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>328 LIRR workers made more than $100,000 in overtime last year, reports says</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/long-island-rail-road-overtime-mta-empire-center-jthe5oif"/><id>urn:uuid:9163dbe6-86f7-42cb-b1a7-e9bf822a2288</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:27:24.845-04:00</updated><summary>The average LIRR employee made $32,988 in overtime last year — behind only MTA Bridges &amp; Tunnels workers, who made $53,626 in OT on average, data shows.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mother of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic's strict abortion ban</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/abortion-law-dominican-republic-mother-teen-o52718"/><id>urn:uuid:d84c2672-394b-4bb2-a890-854d1c8d0a11</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:25:57.926-04:00</updated><summary>The mother of a teenage girl who died after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed treating her for cancer because she was pregnant is challenging the country's strict abortion ban.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alicia Keys sings (a bit of) Billy Joel's classic 'New York State of Mind' at Knicks' celebration</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/alicia-keys-billy-joel-knicks-s4zmd1lm"/><id>urn:uuid:9984f901-efc9-4dca-b153-230b6820956d</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:24:54.436-04:00</updated><summary>Keys kicked off her City Hall performance with "New York State of Mind."</summary></entry><entry><title>Peru's president announces that Pope Leo will visit in early November</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/peru-pope-leo-visit-j97287"/><id>urn:uuid:1189daa7-3c32-4d36-a91b-b42a04f3b7de</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:20:39.799-04:00</updated><summary>Peruvian President José María Balcázar has announced that Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru in early November.</summary></entry><entry><title>National Science Foundation reverses decision to dismantle oceans-monitoring network after outcry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-change-ocean-nsf-trump-m82653"/><id>urn:uuid:a59d3ee0-0a93-44f4-8729-a55e6a062ee8</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:17:54.002-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has reversed a plan to dismantle a sprawling ocean monitoring network after vigorous objections from Democratic lawmakers and scientists.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liverpool signs Spain winger Victor Muñoz from Osasuna</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/victor-munoz-liverpool-osasuna-spain-m54401"/><id>urn:uuid:35b2e84b-11ff-4aa9-b0d4-c74b815fd950</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:16:21.329-04:00</updated><summary>Liverpool has signed Victor Muñoz from Osasuna for a reported 40 million euros.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lionel Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as the Argentina captain's father undergoes treatment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lionel-messi-argentina-world-cup-b53532"/><id>urn:uuid:7e3c9c66-6d27-4c9e-b8de-fac43ec45855</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:10:23.897-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi's family says the Argentina captain's father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Boston Bruins are retiring Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 next season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/bruins-patrice-bergeron-jersey-retirement-t23444"/><id>urn:uuid:d2615cac-ae0f-40fa-959d-d481b51c920f</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:04:35.643-04:00</updated><summary>The Boston Bruins say they are retiring Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 as part of a ceremony next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stormy weather possible Thursday afternoon on LI, NYC as paradegoers head back home</title><author><name>Nora Toscano</name><email>nora.toscano@newsday</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/knicks-parade-weather-storms-thursday-d09ybstn"/><id>urn:uuid:2d2bc90b-1815-4f9a-bde9-89e5a4bd801f</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:03:47.193-04:00</updated><summary>The sun could break out later Thursday, bringing temperatures in NYC close to 90 degrees in Manhattan and the 80s on LI.</summary></entry><entry><title>The fun is running out for Trump's presidency</title><author><name>Llewellyn King</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/trump-presidency-d0yqel00"/><id>urn:uuid:f366dd10-08b4-46a1-b0d1-fd4ddda16501</id><updated>2026-06-18T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Trump shows many signs of fatigue, of being tired of the job.</summary></entry><entry><title>Should Animals Have Human Rights? Hawai'i Court To Decide</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/honolulu-zoo-elephants-human-rights-supreme-court-b43232"/><id>urn:uuid:c5cdd26c-154b-4448-82d3-44195341caf4</id><updated>2026-06-18T13:51:21.737-04:00</updated><summary>The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court is set to hear a case about the living conditions of two elephants at the Honolulu Zoo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jacob Misiorowski wasn't content being MLB's hardest-throwing starter. Now he also might be the best</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/jacob-misiorowski-brewers-t17786"/><id>urn:uuid:3d0008a6-cb4c-4d73-aaf8-376d9ecd8468</id><updated>2026-06-18T13:31:35.086-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski isn't content with merely being the game's hardest-throwing starting pitcher.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philadelphia-national-parks-washington-slavery-exhibit-appeal-u22009"/><id>urn:uuid:e9e0827d-eb56-4944-af83-c9b8cdaac4de</id><updated>2026-06-18T13:26:11.162-04:00</updated><summary>A federal appeals court panel says the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington's home in Philadelphia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ducks forward Troy Terry will be out 5-6 months after hip surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/troy-terry-anaheim-ducks-o41491"/><id>urn:uuid:2ed2c491-c1f5-416c-8b68-57d5bdadd6b3</id><updated>2026-06-18T13:21:54.731-04:00</updated><summary>Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry is expected to miss the start of the upcoming season after undergoing hip surgery.</summary></entry><entry><title>RFK wants you to eat real food. MAGA is making it more expensive</title><author><name>Abby McCloskey</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/usda-food-pyramid-i6ge4x7c"/><id>urn:uuid:7e3b4ab6-e845-492b-8dde-297240fab0d4</id><updated>2026-06-18T13:12:16.347-04:00</updated><summary>The Republican Party's policies have cut nutrition benefits.</summary></entry><entry><title>Macron's diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/macron-trump-versailles-signing-iran-deal-x59195"/><id>urn:uuid:6a1fe4fa-eb56-4733-9e7e-6ce3e840c22a</id><updated>2026-06-18T13:01:29.509-04:00</updated><summary>French President Emmanuel Macron's effort to court U.S. President Donald Trump culminated in a surprise moment at the Versailles Palace.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen's death</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/central-park-horse-carriage-death-ban-industry-f95925"/><id>urn:uuid:9f18a6bf-e6db-43d1-8f2f-8cc494701341</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:57:30.269-04:00</updated><summary>The death of an Indian teenager in New York's Central Park has intensified calls to ban horse-drawn carriages.</summary></entry><entry><title>NHL clears Mike Babcock to coach the Oilers after review of his Columbus tenure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/mike-babcock-oilers-nhl-o40029"/><id>urn:uuid:d9068fc7-14d6-47e1-9268-d2e3f112083b</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:56:19.518-04:00</updated><summary>The NHL says it has completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus and cleared him to coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police arrest a man for attempted murder after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at English zoo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-toddler-johnsons-zoo-crocodiles-arrest-a72060"/><id>urn:uuid:eb1bbb29-a2ca-44ed-9a16-db957888fc89</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:51:53.786-04:00</updated><summary>Police in England have arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Africa builds another site to ease overcrowding and speed up deportation of Malawian nationals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-malawi-deportation-illegal-migration-w55788"/><id>urn:uuid:28da64bf-12a7-46b8-8d40-f34f9fc0a075</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:47:39.569-04:00</updated><summary>South Africa has started building another temporary deportation center to process the repatriation of Malawians to their home country, after thousands protested earlier this year against illegal immigration that has fueled tensions between locals and foreign nationals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mt. Sinai's Dontae Spadaro sparks Team Long Island to win in NFF All-Star Classic</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/team-long-island-national-football-foundation-all-star-classic-nsbfgix6"/><id>urn:uuid:4da0baa4-4d70-4e7f-8368-0d4e0c8a2a94</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:46:10.486-04:00</updated><summary>Spadaro's 78-yard kickoff return touchdown in the third quarter was key in beating Team NYC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cuba's Communist Party approves emergency economic plan opening to private enterprise</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-diaz-canel-economic-reforms-us-blockade-o85651"/><id>urn:uuid:fb73634a-566b-4aa8-8d4f-b96102676160</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:43:28.029-04:00</updated><summary>Cuba's Communist Party has approved an emergency economic package with unprecedented free-market measures.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kenyan McDuffie concedes DC mayoral primary to Janeese Lewis George</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lewis-george-trump-mayor-washington-primary-b39477"/><id>urn:uuid:d75aea02-b233-4131-b975-6254973251e3</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:38:33.147-04:00</updated><summary>Washington, D.C., mayoral candidate Kenyan McDuffie has conceded the Democratic primary race to Janeese Lewis George.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS funding $28.5M for Long Island road, dam, seawall repairs</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/state-funding-dam-road-sea-wall-repairs-ynloxcen"/><id>urn:uuid:d918d118-5940-4ca6-abdd-4ef809226fe8</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:34:48.965-04:00</updated><summary>The funding will accelerate rebuilding efforts in Smithtown and Stony Brook that were severely damaged by an August 2024 storm.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester to have season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-s26204"/><id>urn:uuid:0850aa19-78ea-4bb4-8e51-e5ec7f2847ac</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:24:53.669-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will undergo season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and is expected to be sidelined for eight to 10 months.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Shore University Hospital opens $26 million post-surgical care unit in Manhasset</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/north-shore-university-hospital-surgical-care-unit-manhasset-i48gjh1q"/><id>urn:uuid:f23db50d-7e4a-41af-a2b8-246220e1a006</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:23:07.712-04:00</updated><summary>The health system's expansion comes as demand for doctors on Long Island is expected to grow as the region's population ages.</summary></entry><entry><title>Army sergeant convicted of attempted murder in Georgia base shootings that wounded 5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/army-shooting-fort-stewart-radford-courtmartial-x62782"/><id>urn:uuid:67ebc8ff-0786-4cb0-b237-2c85f879d4c3</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:22:21.883-04:00</updated><summary>An Army sergeant has been found guilty of attempted murder in the shootings of five people at a Georgia military base last summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zimbabwe vote to extend president's term underscores the staying power of Africa's aging leaders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zimbabwe-presidential-term-extension-aging-african-leaders-s88822"/><id>urn:uuid:d437e52b-0c0d-457c-b318-d8b55a3b5414</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:10:37.773-04:00</updated><summary>Zimbabwe's lower house has approved constitutional changes that would delay elections and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure by two years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chargers' Justin Herbert adjusting footwork during offseason program</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/justin-herbert-mike-mcdaniel-chargers-m87822"/><id>urn:uuid:bba1d106-a8f9-4872-8112-3742ab3a2e58</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:08:58.951-04:00</updated><summary>New Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wanted to change Justin Herbert's footwork, so he has taken the football out of his star quarterback's hands for parts of the offseason program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate falls to 6.47%, tracking lower bond yields as Iran war winds down</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/mortgages-interest-rates-economy-housing-real-estate-f40510"/><id>urn:uuid:45b2d5f6-1fc4-4aad-90c4-e98c72bcd337</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:03:02.997-04:00</updated><summary>The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week, tracking Treasury yields that have retreated since a deal to end the war with Iran was announced.</summary></entry><entry><title>The view from City Hall</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-view-from-city-hall-o83320"/><id>urn:uuid:d1b8ac8e-bbdd-489c-bdef-b80b2536debb</id><updated>2026-06-18T12:02:49.060-04:00</updated><summary>STORYWIDGET: KPARADE-chclips</summary></entry><entry><title>How a Versailles dinner became the stage for Trump's surprise Iran deal signing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-iran-deal-versailles-trump-i79449"/><id>urn:uuid:6fcbe2f2-030b-4244-9e19-b37da5adf3cf</id><updated>2026-06-18T11:59:16.148-04:00</updated><summary>French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a dinner for U.S. President Donald Trump at Versailles, where Trump signed an initial deal with Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-billionaire-tax-ballot-healthcare-e39458"/><id>urn:uuid:05da815d-b619-48ea-9e1f-4498585ba77a</id><updated>2026-06-18T11:50:35.670-04:00</updated><summary>A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn't enough to get the governor on board.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/strait-of-hormuz-iran-us-shipping-war-x30429"/><id>urn:uuid:f0202e56-75f2-443b-8a99-3a540fb603e1</id><updated>2026-06-18T11:44:56.974-04:00</updated><summary>Maritime data company Lloyd's List Intelligence says major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-kits-jerseys-stories-g77024"/><id>urn:uuid:af2e7fa0-b541-409f-81ee-42e24c0a6f4f</id><updated>2026-06-18T11:44:08.342-04:00</updated><summary>The kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-uganda-ebola-bundibugyo-cdc-cases-h32776"/><id>urn:uuid:950aa00b-b930-4355-888c-4c6accb9a89d</id><updated>2026-06-18T11:36:10.785-04:00</updated><summary>The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed 204 deaths, with 894 confirmed cases, Africa's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-agreement-blockade-oil-vance-trump-y47855"/><id>urn:uuid:47bfafa1-48eb-480c-93d5-dbc2e4e2976c</id><updated>2026-06-18T11:35:21.762-04:00</updated><summary>The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying his trip to Switzerland to lead nuclear negotiations with Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal regulators order grid operators to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/power-electricity-ai-plants-data-centers-grid-r43878"/><id>urn:uuid:4c918fac-2a70-4710-907f-746738eed73a</id><updated>2026-06-18T11:27:40.680-04:00</updated><summary>Federal regulators have ordered regional grid operators to help large energy users connect more quickly to the nation's inefficient and aging electric transmission system.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inside U.S. Open's pop-up barbershop for the pros run by Long Island barber Anthony Montañez</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/us-open-long-island-golf-barber-bfwo684z"/><id>urn:uuid:075b5781-38cc-4cd8-88e8-be3172b3d184</id><updated>2026-06-18T10:53:11.771-04:00</updated><summary>The Long Island barbers have been a fixture at the U.S. Open since 2018.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/severe-weather-gulf-coast-midwest-y73554"/><id>urn:uuid:0b4e3bed-6626-463a-a2f5-8b4fb3e12c11</id><updated>2026-06-18T10:32:23.449-04:00</updated><summary>The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Hungary's new leader joins EU summit, sidelined Orbán meets with far-right allies in Brussels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-orban-magyar-brussels-eu-summit-e54897"/><id>urn:uuid:97458e0f-8312-49d7-aa8f-a4a14b7a970f</id><updated>2026-06-18T10:28:51.683-04:00</updated><summary>European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels without Hungary's Viktor Orbán for the first time in 16 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yes, Mitchell Robinson's truck is in the parade</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/yes-mitchell-robinson-s-truck-is-in-the-parade-u77801"/><id>urn:uuid:64ecafd8-1384-43bf-abb7-f71a176272dd</id><updated>2026-06-18T10:28:27.854-04:00</updated><summary>Mitchell Robinson's famous truck is decked out and ready for the Knicks' Championship Parade 😍</summary></entry><entry><title>Man who admits setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chicago-cross-burning-man-charged-h45716"/><id>urn:uuid:890d00c3-6117-477c-adab-76a01f5db730</id><updated>2026-06-18T10:25:54.380-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Chicago say a 21-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime, arson and other offenses for a cross that was set on fire in a park.</summary></entry><entry><title>A UK border official and a former Hong Kong cop sentenced for spying on China's behalf</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uk-china-spying-trial-sentences-u09712"/><id>urn:uuid:813c34a3-f9ba-465c-8331-1b6d88f37772</id><updated>2026-06-18T10:18:01.334-04:00</updated><summary>A former U.K. border official and a retired Hong Kong police officer have been sentenced for spying on dissidents in Britain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Large crowds cause delays on LIRR trains to Shinnecock Hills for U.S. Open</title><author><name>Ben Dickson and John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-montauk-us-open-vt68l3h8"/><id>urn:uuid:3380b564-bf1e-49ca-b9f9-31e3f46af2ef</id><updated>2026-06-18T10:10:03.766-04:00</updated><summary>Most fans said the delays did not dampen their experience of attending the championship event.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it's not a crime for marijuana users to have guns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-guns-drugs-marijuana-texas-o79603"/><id>urn:uuid:f59cc92a-c46f-42ff-a9c0-840efc968d36</id><updated>2026-06-18T10:08:22.905-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has ruled against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island water sports: Paddleboard, kayak, Jet Ski and more</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/9-water-sports-to-try-long-island-2026-wxis1jp9"/><id>urn:uuid:099de6fa-74e8-4e45-8a33-9699f646d8b9</id><updated>2026-06-18T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore rental services and guided experiences this summer, including Jet Skiing, surfing and pedal boating.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chatterton School break-in: 26 iPads stolen</title><author><name>Lorena Mongelli</name><email>lorena.mongelli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/chatterton-elementary-school-break-in-merrick-b7gxzitx"/><id>urn:uuid:ccecd284-b971-4036-8649-7008599d6ce6</id><updated>2026-06-18T09:41:36.949-04:00</updated><summary>Police said the suspect entered the Merrick school through an unlocked rear window.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thursday's World Cup matches to have messaging denouncing hate speech</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-hate-speech-social-media-a57287"/><id>urn:uuid:8441482a-2544-4e30-92b2-58dde266bb82</id><updated>2026-06-18T09:30:56.427-04:00</updated><summary>Teams playing World Cup matches on Thursday are participating in an International Day for Countering Hate Speech.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fans are climbing the scaffolding now</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/fans-are-climbing-the-scaffolding-now-i62204"/><id>urn:uuid:043cfff3-5418-4281-bb12-90524b58fc7e</id><updated>2026-06-18T09:15:09.534-04:00</updated><summary>At the corner of Fulton and Nassau street, #Knicks fans have begun climbing on top</summary></entry><entry><title>European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ukraine-eu-russia-zelenskyy-war-f53333"/><id>urn:uuid:1d8ca59c-1b9d-4b0b-9559-bbec5f655aa9</id><updated>2026-06-18T09:11:14.506-04:00</updated><summary>The European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open a line of communication so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to end Russia's grinding war in Ukraine, officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>First round of U.S. Open at Shinnecock delayed for two hours due to fog</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-shinnecock-fog-qkk6pqok"/><id>urn:uuid:5ccbf7be-8498-4679-a47a-72333af886b5</id><updated>2026-06-18T09:10:50.518-04:00</updated><summary>Fourteen players had teed off on the first and 10th holes when the delay began at 7:05 a.m.</summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fall to 226,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/unemployment-benefits-jobless-claims-layoffs-labor-p02137"/><id>urn:uuid:b6a66f0b-666e-4e1c-a2a4-21739b99d157</id><updated>2026-06-18T08:43:48.823-04:00</updated><summary>The number of Americans applying for jobless aid fell modestly last week as layoffs remained in the same historically low range of recent years.</summary></entry><entry><title>The scene feels electric</title><author><name>Bart Jones</name><email>bart.jones@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-scene-feels-electric-r37787"/><id>urn:uuid:c0529e98-bf5e-4f55-a260-6f100c608135</id><updated>2026-06-18T08:37:13.312-04:00</updated><summary>Newsday's Bart Jones is at the parade at the corner of Nassau Street and John</summary></entry><entry><title>Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-iran-us-deal-o40521"/><id>urn:uuid:129f3ace-c482-4875-8b89-966220dbd84d</id><updated>2026-06-18T08:32:21.315-04:00</updated><summary>Many Lebanese from the country's south hope the U.S.-Iran deal marks the start of better times.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celtic unhappy as title defense start pushed back due to concerts and Commonwealth Games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/celtic-first-match-calvin-harris-commonwealth-games-m61292"/><id>urn:uuid:cc6fff87-a9be-45fa-ac66-e6e58348639b</id><updated>2026-06-18T08:29:57.568-04:00</updated><summary>A combination of Calvin Harris concerts and Commonwealth Games events are forcing Celtic to play the opening game of its Scottish Premiership title defense on a Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Iran to invite watchdog inspection of nuclear sites, Trump envoy tells US lawmakers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/president-donald-trump-iran-x22943"/><id>urn:uuid:e594f0a9-103b-4be1-b915-3cf7d1960eeb</id><updated>2026-06-18T08:24:02.556-04:00</updated><summary>Iran will invite the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog to inspect its nuclear sites and begin identifying the locations of Tehran's enriched material, President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff told U.S. lawmakers in a private briefing Thursday, according to two people familiar with the call.</summary></entry><entry><title>And the band played on</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/and-the-band-played-on-f94204"/><id>urn:uuid:e2695ae5-2c29-476a-9258-586c2a2d411c</id><updated>2026-06-18T08:19:21.850-04:00</updated><summary>Pregame for the band at City Hall on parade day: Band warmups for parade day</summary></entry><entry><title>City Hall awaits a celebration</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/city-hall-awaits-a-celebration-a87686"/><id>urn:uuid:dd6a6dc7-b771-4c37-af79-28e7e6dcc0ef</id><updated>2026-06-18T08:11:21.491-04:00</updated><summary>A look at City Hall early Thursday morning of parade day:</summary></entry><entry><title>US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/gas-iran-trump-aaa-k51270"/><id>urn:uuid:939ec25a-7fcc-4dcf-9367-97c9815ae2e3</id><updated>2026-06-18T08:06:51.402-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington's war with Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/native-americans-250-history-q09275"/><id>urn:uuid:bfb9cfb2-f815-4e4f-a776-4214235b46a4</id><updated>2026-06-18T08:06:24.642-04:00</updated><summary>America's 250th birthday marks a milestone of resilience for Native Americans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyndham Clark seizes on changing nature of Shinnecock to lead US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-shinnecock-hills-wind-weather-g55481"/><id>urn:uuid:6630f5eb-4823-445f-8208-0517a8996f99</id><updated>2026-06-18T08:05:52.665-04:00</updated><summary>The USGA set up a different course at Shinnecock Hills to handle strong wind Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college-sports-senate-bill-n21161"/><id>urn:uuid:0dbef5bb-d405-4228-9b0f-2b26fd607734</id><updated>2026-06-18T08:03:30.901-04:00</updated><summary>A bipartisan bill top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports has cleared a major hurdle in the Senate.</summary></entry><entry><title>Euro champion England's path to 2027 Women's World Cup starts in playoffs against Greece</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/womens-world-cup-european-qualifying-playoffs-draw-r82405"/><id>urn:uuid:c5bdf8f2-2f5e-4831-90ab-2ad2f0761593</id><updated>2026-06-18T07:57:55.946-04:00</updated><summary>European champion England's path to the 2027 Women's World Cup will go through Greece and then either Slovakia or Ukraine after the draw for two-leg qualifying playoffs was made by UEFA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israel seized more land from neighbors since 2023 than it has in decades</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-expansion-syria-lebanon-gaza-l06640"/><id>urn:uuid:d6d51503-f36d-481c-bd94-a533c0923d38</id><updated>2026-06-18T07:50:07.540-04:00</updated><summary>Over the past two and a half years, Israel has taken control of swaths of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria that amount to its largest expansion of militarily occupied lands in decades.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspect in killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin has been arrested in Poland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poland-artist-russia-killing-j17932"/><id>urn:uuid:290112f2-cf8b-4644-b9a0-673f4c48eef5</id><updated>2026-06-18T07:44:38.724-04:00</updated><summary>A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin has been arrested in Poland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Putin and leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at a summit in Russia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-putin-asean-summit-kazan-j58683"/><id>urn:uuid:9e8ca53b-e4bf-419b-8002-69f64cc299bd</id><updated>2026-06-18T07:37:44.381-04:00</updated><summary>President Vladimir Putin is hailing Russia's ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as he hosts a summit intended to strengthen economic and political ties with the bloc.</summary></entry><entry><title>FDA panel backs first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/moderna-flu-vaccine-mrna-fda-advisers-mflusiva-c64417"/><id>urn:uuid:acf3e4dc-b31f-460e-b382-7d2d7b37d6f5</id><updated>2026-06-18T07:10:26.427-04:00</updated><summary>A new kind of flu vaccine is moving a step closer to the U.S. market.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as Iran war inflation pressures ease</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/england-uk-inflation-interest-rates-q05104"/><id>urn:uuid:dc747821-3d65-45be-84ed-7ef9d98ab489</id><updated>2026-06-18T07:04:51.412-04:00</updated><summary>The Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.7% as the inflation pressures on the British economy have become more benign after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal to sign deal to end their war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kratom ban, private nursery schools, protecting environment, sunscreens</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/kratom-ban-7-oh-private-nursery-schools-environment-sunscreens-cth4afcu"/><id>urn:uuid:46e10319-95a3-4483-80ed-5de52f255bee</id><updated>2026-06-18T07:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next World Cup match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/wahi-ivory-coast-world-cup-matchfixing-g52465"/><id>urn:uuid:ee2dea0c-1d1a-450e-8098-880aad85a272</id><updated>2026-06-18T06:49:20.475-04:00</updated><summary>Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation says.</summary></entry><entry><title>Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/adoptions-mother-baby-homes-archbishop-of-canterbury-q84223"/><id>urn:uuid:e2c669ee-a8d6-412c-8e08-660f55d558cf</id><updated>2026-06-18T06:33:53.638-04:00</updated><summary>The Church of England has apologized for its role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s.</summary></entry><entry><title>Music Review: Myles Smith makes anthemic, personal pop on his debut, 'My Mess, My Heart, My Life'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/myles-smith-music-review-p39316"/><id>urn:uuid:12de56a3-e262-482f-9c41-91214f9a1942</id><updated>2026-06-18T06:31:03.391-04:00</updated><summary>British folk-pop singer-songwriter Myles Smith, known for hits "Stargazing" and "Nice To Meet You," has released his debut album.</summary></entry><entry><title>England coach Tuchel asks FIFA to move photographers obstructing his view during national anthem</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/tuchel-england-anthem-photographers-l53184"/><id>urn:uuid:b703ad85-f17b-4222-9c7b-fa5ef607d478</id><updated>2026-06-18T06:29:22.211-04:00</updated><summary>England coach Thomas Tuchel was upset that photographers blocked him from seeing his team during the playing of the national anthem before a victory over Croatia in his World Cup debut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/niger-airport-attack-militants-g69869"/><id>urn:uuid:d3673b9b-10c0-451d-b6d0-c797dd63a075</id><updated>2026-06-18T06:28:03.380-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities in Niger say that an attack at the airport in Niger's capital has killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, while 22 of the attackers have been killed by security forces.</summary></entry><entry><title>US-owned French club Marseille warned by UEFA of one-year European ban and fined $11.5M</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uefa-marseille-finances-fine-q92752"/><id>urn:uuid:5e17ec87-f55c-4e91-8976-862712d6888a</id><updated>2026-06-18T06:25:58.295-04:00</updated><summary>American-owned French soccer club Marseille has been threatened with a one-year ban from European competitions and fined 10 million euros ($11.5 million)</summary></entry><entry><title>Eager to work, teens find a frustrating summer job search</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/teens-summer-jobs-unemployment-economy-c72998"/><id>urn:uuid:af17930c-d9f7-43ef-b4bf-0bb262610bd6</id><updated>2026-06-18T06:18:13.738-04:00</updated><summary>Finding a summer job is proving harder for many American teens.</summary></entry><entry><title>BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Duke's Cameron Boozer, UNC's Caleb Wilson headline forwards in NBA draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-draft-forwards-preview-l73640"/><id>urn:uuid:a87a3852-d3ac-4779-95fe-129f112333fd</id><updated>2026-06-18T06:00:58.436-04:00</updated><summary>BYU's AJ Dybantsa has been the long-running favorite to be the No. 1 overall NBA draft pick and headlines the group of forward prospects.</summary></entry><entry><title>At Shinnecock, the forecast calls for a windy, wild US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-wind-putting-mcilroy-shinnecock-i96754"/><id>urn:uuid:1a0d70ec-43f3-425e-b014-33019b9ad924</id><updated>2026-06-18T06:00:47.908-04:00</updated><summary>The USGA is preparing for what could be a rugged week at the U.S. Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/points-of-light-volunteers-strategy-i35090"/><id>urn:uuid:34ba9185-a894-44db-a24e-0ae3482ed7b6</id><updated>2026-06-18T06:00:36.987-04:00</updated><summary>Points of Light plans to unveil a strategy to boost volunteerism in the U.S. next week at its annual conference.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup formations, explained: A look at how coaches are setting up their squads</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-formations-y51388"/><id>urn:uuid:52a6bae8-5156-423b-ae80-de3970b77301</id><updated>2026-06-18T06:00:35.811-04:00</updated><summary>It's number-crunching time when it comes to formations at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Slovakia's government wins parliamentary confidence vote over debt exceeding constitutional limit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/slovakia-government-debt-confidence-vote-a96454"/><id>urn:uuid:cc2adef9-7a98-4942-80bb-a9784d6e6d64</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:40:11.357-04:00</updated><summary>The Slovak government has won a parliamentary confidence vote after the country's debt exceeded constitutional fiscal limits.</summary></entry><entry><title>Real Madrid signs France defender Ibrahima Konaté to 4-year deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/konate-real-madrid-france-y28817"/><id>urn:uuid:b98960ce-910a-4824-b0e8-aec7c40def52</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:30:27.449-04:00</updated><summary>Real Madrid says it has reached a deal with Ibrahima Konaté to sign the France defender to a four-year contract.</summary></entry><entry><title>A smile from Officer Brunson</title><author><name>Joshua Solomon</name><email>joshua.solomon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/a-smile-from-officer-brunson-l42107"/><id>urn:uuid:ff4bbc70-1971-48af-ba67-4ab184b0d173</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:30:01.154-04:00</updated><summary>The pre-sunrise subway commute has a blend of work boots and neon shirts with Nikes</summary></entry><entry><title>New veterinary hospital in Garden City wins at least $1 million in tax breaks despite objections from trade group</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/veterinary-teaching-hospital-garden-city-tax-breaks-liu-afo7suog"/><id>urn:uuid:08067d51-0d3d-4d6f-8370-e18923226fab</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A trade group for local veterinarians was unsuccessful in its bid to tie the tax breaks to the enrollment of Long Island students by LIU's veterinary college.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup: Team USA's Joe Scally and his close ties with former Long Island soccer coach Frank Schmidt</title><author><name>Michael Lewis</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/us-world-cup-team-joe-scally-wyhtd720"/><id>urn:uuid:390706da-3c04-4474-83ca-7e4ee1f33145</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"He's the one who built my foundation as a player, taught me the game, taught me how to play," Joe Scally said of Frank Schmidt.</summary></entry><entry><title>The James opens in Garden City</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/the-james-garden-city-xb0qfxep"/><id>urn:uuid:3efbd92a-9e25-40d9-8c22-514c61d2ed43</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The new venue may be half the size, but it's no less eye popping.</summary></entry><entry><title>Traveling solo: Three trips to take from Long Island</title><author><name>KJ Bannan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/solo-travel-trips-bzi0d4db"/><id>urn:uuid:4ca0d5ab-71a1-4749-b066-41673db4620a</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Solo travel is booming, with millennials, Gen Z, and even baby boomers joining the trend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Central Islip native Erik the Reptile Guy returns to Long Island to shoot episodes of his PBS show</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/erik-reptile-guy-pbs-menghayati-c4d7fekp"/><id>urn:uuid:32262eb2-0d26-464b-89eb-cab162eb483b</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Erik the Reptile Guy bubbles over with enthusiasm for wildlife from the Island and across the globe for his PBS show</summary></entry><entry><title>Buying Knicks gear on Long Island: This Merrick gas station might be the hottest spot for championship merch</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia and Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-gear-long-island-parade-vmljs3m8"/><id>urn:uuid:43e0bada-5c3d-4750-bc4b-6066ab408b0d</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A pop-up seller did brisk business at a Merrick gas station Wednesday, attracting hundreds of Knicks fans.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 Long Island hospitals earn perfect scores in survey rating LGBTQ+ healthcare equality</title><author><name>Brianne Ledda</name><email>brianne.ledda@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/lgbtq-community-long-island-hospitals-stony-brook-medicine-qs1drdpo"/><id>urn:uuid:4e7c12de-543e-44d2-a852-856cefddba18</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Stony Brook Medicine's four hospitals and NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island in Mineola were recognized by the 2026 national Healthcare Equality Index released by the Human Rights Campaign.</summary></entry><entry><title>John Franco excited to be in broadcast booth for Mets-Phillies on 'Sunday Night Baseball'</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/anthony-rieber/john-franco-sunday-night-baseball-nbc-ticrxl8r"/><id>urn:uuid:1c5d9938-8412-460d-954a-fbd4c4063976</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Franco, a rookie game announcer at age 65, will be joined by Phillies legend John Kruk and regular NBC play-by-play man Jason Benetti.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Mets legend Darryl Strawberry was told he was going to the majors in 1983</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-darryl-strawberry-vzhvhuog"/><id>urn:uuid:df4d9ba3-af75-46ef-85fa-0cec0455857d</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>He arrived at Triple-A Norfolk expecting to be in the lineup. Instead, he was told to be at Shea Stadium the following day. . . and not to be nervous.</summary></entry><entry><title>I-Ready backlash: Why some Long Island parents want the program out of the classroom</title><author><name>Lorena Mongelli</name><email>lorena.mongelli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/iready-backlash-long-island-mcg7yhet"/><id>urn:uuid:77750c04-280f-4426-844b-8e754ad50ce4</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Some Long Island parents are questioning the benefits of the i-Ready K-8 educational program, which offers online lessons and assessments to 17 million students nationwide.</summary></entry><entry><title>Melville mother and son save widow from burning home</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/melville-house-fire-rescue-u67be3cg"/><id>urn:uuid:787999c5-682e-4ae2-b311-24474cafbc52</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The pair alerted authorities and helped escort a disoriented woman out of her two-story home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mann's ice cream boat returns to the water as Long Island dessert 'Uber' trend expands</title><author><name>Marie Elena Martinez</name><email>marieelena.martinez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/manns-homemade-ice-cream-water-boat-bzxbjy46"/><id>urn:uuid:e5203b02-faad-4b57-bcbd-7582dd7e190f</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Order your ice cream like you would an Uber.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 things to know about the warning that Social Security fund will run out in 2032</title><author><name>Laura Figueroa Hernandez</name><email>laura.figueroa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/social-security-trust-fund-money-running-out-yckui64a"/><id>urn:uuid:de65978d-ba5b-420b-8208-1185f2d6b471</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The warning has sparked bipartisan calls for Congress to move fast to develop a plan to shore up the program's financial future.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks parade dilemma teaches a lesson about success</title><author><name>Anchelle Perl</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/knicks-parade-regents-ob225m71"/><id>urn:uuid:23dae92f-5eb6-4137-bf1b-eca6d83f7b43</id><updated>2026-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Join the cheering crowds, or sit for a Regents exam on the same day?</summary></entry><entry><title>Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-qantas-longest-flight-sydney-london-j76889"/><id>urn:uuid:a1920169-9047-40c3-9956-d3a0ad9f4c52</id><updated>2026-06-18T04:48:02.623-04:00</updated><summary>Qantas Airways plans to launch the world's longest direct flight next year, a service of up to 22 hours nonstop between London and Sydney.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-moscow-refinery-attack-oil-b01277"/><id>urn:uuid:7282a0f9-c199-4d26-b3cb-87b5f3751044</id><updated>2026-06-18T03:24:49.849-04:00</updated><summary>Ukraine has hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting hundreds of flights at the capital's airports.</summary></entry><entry><title>Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia's presidential race: A return to the past</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-election-divisions-farc-espriella-cepeda-k37087"/><id>urn:uuid:351dfbd3-a5d0-4995-9d9d-6cb78e17f251</id><updated>2026-06-18T03:18:05.082-04:00</updated><summary>More than 10 million people are victims of the harshest acts of violence in Colombia's six decades of armed conflict.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nato-trump-hegseth-forces-europe-security-e70316"/><id>urn:uuid:e0a0fe19-5fe3-4942-a0a0-8d2dbeaebbf6</id><updated>2026-06-18T02:55:46.084-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colombia's Luis Díaz stars in World Cup debut, less than 3 years after his parents' kidnapping</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-colombia-luis-diaz-father-x80062"/><id>urn:uuid:82832a4e-e0d3-4b73-815b-7f544d9f669e</id><updated>2026-06-18T01:52:59.812-04:00</updated><summary>After contributing a goal and an assist in his World Cup debut, Colombia's Luis Díaz walked to the sidelines to look for his father.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan O'Hearn knocks in career-high 6 runs as Pirates roll to 12-4 victory over Athletics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-athletics-score-ohearn-k40142"/><id>urn:uuid:56dbcc65-6ff3-43e4-af1a-11a1fd90b8cc</id><updated>2026-06-18T01:24:14.279-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.</summary></entry><entry><title>The pressure to have baby boys can harm African mothers' health</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-maternal-health-male-heirs-series-p55584"/><id>urn:uuid:c3751ba0-6042-438d-b731-3064840f7b56</id><updated>2026-06-18T01:10:35.572-04:00</updated><summary>In Congo and other parts of Africa, some women are having baby after baby under cultural pressure to produce a male heir, even risking their health.</summary></entry><entry><title>Under the radar: These less-than-stars have made an impact at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-unheralded-stars-curacao-qatar-bosnia-q26557"/><id>urn:uuid:e7b96a31-50bc-4a16-a72d-54cac15d4349</id><updated>2026-06-18T01:01:56.844-04:00</updated><summary>While the biggest names in soccer are getting the most attention at the World Cup, the expanded tournament also has provided some unheralded players with moments to shine.</summary></entry><entry><title>A'ja Wilson scores 33 points and Aces grab 18 steals in 86-76 win over Mercury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/aces-mercury-score-aja-wilson-l04699"/><id>urn:uuid:c13e3e30-7e9d-46f3-8e38-929b0b3e4d39</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:52:09.835-04:00</updated><summary>A'ja Wilson had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 86-76 in a rematch of the 2025 WNBA Finals to clinch a spot in the Commissioner's Cup championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyle Bradish strikes out career-best 12 as Orioles sink Mariners 5-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-mariners-score-bradish-t84243"/><id>urn:uuid:a3f449f3-48b9-40f0-ba03-ffae3d9fb39d</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:47:45.336-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Bradish struck out a career-high 12 while pitching one-run ball into the eighth inning as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/world-cup-religious-diversity-muslim-christian-players-c57072"/><id>urn:uuid:46dbd7db-70e8-48dc-ab99-7b8c361263d1</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:40:48.055-04:00</updated><summary>While many of the World Cup's competing nations are wracked by social divisions, some of the teams offer strikingly positive examples of how players from different backgrounds and religious faiths can cooperate.</summary></entry><entry><title>GOP candidates pitch themselves as the person to beat Arizona's Democratic governor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/arizona-governor-republican-debate-biggs-schweikert-e41188"/><id>urn:uuid:ec2c5e4b-6bc5-46d4-b6d7-0bfec597aa8c</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:36:51.475-04:00</updated><summary>The two Republican congressmen running for Arizona governor are pitching themselves as the only candidate with broad enough voter appeal to unseat Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs amid the state's affordability struggles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carelton scores 24 points on career-high 3-pointers as Fire beat Storm 94-89</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/storm-fire-score-b54526"/><id>urn:uuid:f75efd44-4e80-4d64-83bc-1f9f8749768a</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:36:40.634-04:00</updated><summary>Bridget Carleton had a career-high seven pointers and scored 24 points, Carla Leite added 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 94-89 on Wednesday night in Commissioner's Cup play.</summary></entry><entry><title>With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/laredo-samaritan-rescuer-baer-plane-crash-i69309"/><id>urn:uuid:392818ef-d35e-4c50-8789-38150994d9a3</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:36:11.793-04:00</updated><summary>Several motorists who happened across a fiery plane crash on a Texas highway rushed to help — putting their own lives in danger to help those on board escape.</summary></entry><entry><title>Switzerland says it can handle early pressure in World Cup amid reports of dressing room tension</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-switzerland-bosnia-herzegovina-h19177"/><id>urn:uuid:6c0c39b1-49f8-4e19-a943-b4123e24d798</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:34:21.122-04:00</updated><summary>Switzerland is already under pressure when it takes on overachieving Bosnia-Herzegovina at SoFi Stadium in both teams' second match of group-stage play.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miles sets WNBA rookie mark with 24 1st-half points on way 31 in Lynx's win over Sparks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/lynx-sparks-score-m95091"/><id>urn:uuid:3e6c417e-3e48-45fe-81b5-5a94faa4a5b5</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:27:12.842-04:00</updated><summary>Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with 24 first-half points on her way to a career-high 31 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-world-cup-hydration-breaks-minutes-heat-w13935"/><id>urn:uuid:5905513d-c22b-4370-bed7-576cc87733ab</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:14:27.918-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA's new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the hottest World Cup in history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luis Díaz sparks Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in its World Cup opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-colombia-uzbekistan-score-m63095"/><id>urn:uuid:5352407e-3a50-46d5-af8c-0a1f918f67d3</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:11:30.381-04:00</updated><summary>Luis Díaz had a goal and an assist in his debut on soccer's biggest stage, sparking Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in its World Cup opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/museum-presidential-barack-obama-chicago-y56944"/><id>urn:uuid:b62c5e98-ba50-4d84-bb97-70aadef2cce2</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:10:57.002-04:00</updated><summary>Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-special-education-health-department-civil-rights-y08681"/><id>urn:uuid:fbb6b17f-2d89-4aa9-ac5e-2da2753f58fb</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:10:46.361-04:00</updated><summary>Parents of kids with disabilities say they have waited months for the Education Department to address complaints of bullying or discrimination.</summary></entry><entry><title>A city's push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kansas-city-facial-recognition-ai-cameras-privacy-c49657"/><id>urn:uuid:27792475-d60a-40f7-bc1b-a3e893d90087</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:09:56.630-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas City, Missouri, plans to boost security by installing facial recognition cameras on buses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mamdani challenges Democratic leaders ahead of primary elections: 'The Democratic Party must change'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/mamdani-sanders-new-york-primary-c74110"/><id>urn:uuid:dca511db-73a4-4c7d-ae25-21ea43b38f90</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:08:14.662-04:00</updated><summary>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is testing the limits of his newfound political muscle in a bid to reshape the Democratic Party, even if it means challenging his own party's leadership.</summary></entry><entry><title>An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/major-oak-sherwood-forest-dead-robin-hood-w60766"/><id>urn:uuid:7ab01ac0-a4a0-4326-bed2-d77c744af17e</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:05:35.265-04:00</updated><summary>The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died.</summary></entry><entry><title>A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uk-makerfield-election-burnham-starmer-c14390"/><id>urn:uuid:1522eba4-260f-4702-be9c-3784c792d435</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:04:27.817-04:00</updated><summary>Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England.</summary></entry><entry><title>How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/healthcare-insurance-health-care-costs-poll-aca-b75103"/><id>urn:uuid:df1a29ac-0ff5-44e5-9b41-c7fec23329cd</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:04:10.744-04:00</updated><summary>New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump's Iran war deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vance-iran-war-trump-republicans-b85821"/><id>urn:uuid:cd8ed8a1-3962-4e0c-bcc4-c0b5346aa342</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:01:37.496-04:00</updated><summary>Vice President JD Vance has embraced the role of being the chief defender of the agreement he and President Donald Trump signed with Iran over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>One Tech Tip: Watch out for scams when buying World Cup tickets</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/one-tech-tip-world-cup-ticket-scams-v67901"/><id>urn:uuid:7565c30a-f36f-4580-93f4-f9a098c8bcff</id><updated>2026-06-18T00:01:28.571-04:00</updated><summary>Soccer fans should be on the watch for cyber scammers targeting those seeking last-minute World Cup tickets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez leaves game against Orioles with hamstring spasm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/julio-rodriguez-mariners-c91157"/><id>urn:uuid:11226d56-f94f-4b22-9c1f-f612dbacdf81</id><updated>2026-06-17T23:59:26.052-04:00</updated><summary>Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez left Wednesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles with a hamstring injury after striking out to end the sixth inning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-rates-markets-iran-warsh-trump-q00435"/><id>urn:uuid:a350d6e4-d10e-40ff-9f1a-e24d1ae21ad7</id><updated>2026-06-17T23:25:47.365-04:00</updated><summary>Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, taking back most of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to fight inflation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs score 7 runs in the 2nd inning and get homers from Swanson and PCA in 8-6 win over Rockies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-rockies-score-swanson-crowarmstrong-w70616"/><id>urn:uuid:b57d08b3-be53-4c18-aee8-44bb466a61f3</id><updated>2026-06-17T23:20:50.506-04:00</updated><summary>Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Uzbekistan's Abdukodir Khusanov collides with a camera operator in World Cup match vs. Colombia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/colombia-uzbekistan-camera-operator-n53107"/><id>urn:uuid:276a446b-2202-4267-aa5d-a59584536c94</id><updated>2026-06-17T23:08:59.533-04:00</updated><summary>Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov collided with a camera operator during the first half of his team's World Cup opener against Colombia in Mexico City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers' Brandon Sproat leaves game with hamstring cramp. He doesn't expect to miss any more time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brandon-sproat-brewers-y77700"/><id>urn:uuid:ab830fb5-06a1-4c2b-931e-5497d1575ff0</id><updated>2026-06-17T23:02:28.933-04:00</updated><summary>The Milwaukee Brewers believe the right hamstring cramp that caused pitcher Brandon Sproat to leave his start in the fourth inning Wednesday night won't have any long-term consequences.</summary></entry><entry><title>Walk and Harris spark power surge in an 11-4 win over Georgia that sends Sooners to CWS finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/cws-oklahoma-georgia-q16402"/><id>urn:uuid:bbbba841-be7c-4269-900d-72c3b23e2149</id><updated>2026-06-17T23:02:18.810-04:00</updated><summary>Jason Walk and Dasan Harris each hit two home runs and Trey Gambill also went deep to lead Oklahoma to the College World Series finals with an 11-4 win over Georgia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sabrina Ionescu hits winner and Jonquel Jones scores 19 as Liberty beat Sky 96-95</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/liberty-sky-score-t62841"/><id>urn:uuid:7124d671-537d-4e96-83b0-a2938edc7c93</id><updated>2026-06-17T22:35:18.603-04:00</updated><summary>Sabrina Ionescu hit the winning layup with 10 seconds remaining, Jonquel Jones scored 19 points and the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 96-95 on Wednesday night in Commissioner's Cup play.</summary></entry><entry><title>After placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on injured list, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 3-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-red-sox-score-y48945"/><id>urn:uuid:af92db28-76d2-44a5-b2db-9fce4e0ca737</id><updated>2026-06-17T22:29:20.043-04:00</updated><summary>Andrés Giménez had two hits, an RBI and three steals, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in two runs and Toronto beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after the Blue Jays placed scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Europe explores energy security alternatives after Iran war's turmoil</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/europe-energy-hormuz-trade-oil-gas-routes-r06381"/><id>urn:uuid:c9145bda-2b4f-4ef8-a0b7-4777c388adc6</id><updated>2026-06-17T22:25:36.983-04:00</updated><summary>The Iran war's impact on global fuel prices has pushed Europe to explore alternative trade and energy routes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Qatar fans get government-funded trip to the World Cup to support underdog team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-qatar-canada-fans-k84998"/><id>urn:uuid:8cc4d9eb-4a30-403b-bd86-d56817e25bfe</id><updated>2026-06-17T22:24:14.139-04:00</updated><summary>Qatar has brought a cheering section to the World Cup by treating a large contingent of supporters to an all-expenses-paid trip to North America.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arraez hits homer and drives in 4 as Whisenhunt and Giants beat Braves 7-5 to sweep doubleheader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-braves-score-s95186"/><id>urn:uuid:be23f7d8-a358-4059-83c9-3898d1af3178</id><updated>2026-06-17T22:22:22.064-04:00</updated><summary>San Francisco hit three homers in the second inning, including a two-run shot by Luis Arraez, Carson Whisenhunt won a matchup of rookie starting pitchers and the Giants held off the Atlanta Braves 7-5 to sweep a split doubleheader.</summary></entry><entry><title>A look at how World Cup stars young and old are faring after first week</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/oldest-youngest-world-cup-ronaldo-messi-yamal-o31299"/><id>urn:uuid:923dcc52-d17a-4d7d-8e25-8f08da146ecc</id><updated>2026-06-17T22:19:16.199-04:00</updated><summary>Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha has become a star at this World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yelich and Chourio homer as the Brewers beat the Guardians 9-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-brewers-score-t24446"/><id>urn:uuid:98c6d4d2-d58e-497b-9d09-d413d9a95e2e</id><updated>2026-06-17T22:13:51.363-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio homered and the Milwaukee Brewers scored seven runs in the first four innings in a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/taiwan-trump-arms-sales-china-e34984"/><id>urn:uuid:e9ce1c55-713d-4d69-b828-8b49f4196d0b</id><updated>2026-06-17T22:06:03.336-04:00</updated><summary>Taiwan's top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China.</summary></entry><entry><title>Climate-driven heat in India's textile factories stifles workers but coolers and ventilation help</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/heat-textile-climate-change-factories-h27739"/><id>urn:uuid:a10e2dc5-3a25-4781-be10-16c2b55a0e20</id><updated>2026-06-17T21:55:22.808-04:00</updated><summary>The western Indian industrial city of Surat in Gujarat state is in the grip of yet another intense heatwave as summer temperatures have already begun to reach highs of 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit)</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's Anthony Kay lives his dream, makes first career start at Yankee Stadium</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/anthony-kay-yankee-stadium-kra5k07b"/><id>urn:uuid:bbf5cac0-4cb8-4203-ab34-1ca131b19604</id><updated>2026-06-17T21:50:05.675-04:00</updated><summary>Kay, who starred at Ward Melville, grew up in Stony Brook as a Yankees fan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada captain Alphonso Davies available to play vs. Qatar after missing World Cup opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-canada-alphonso-davies-injury-o30664"/><id>urn:uuid:15166520-bb51-47c2-b2cf-ee1b0590478b</id><updated>2026-06-17T21:39:06.722-04:00</updated><summary>Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be available to play on Thursday against Qatar after he missed his team's World Cup opener while recovering from a hamstring injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Harry Kane is making the most of another opportunity in captain's 3rd World Cup with England</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-harry-kane-england-croatia-r94459"/><id>urn:uuid:a7bf91a3-2463-41dc-afff-50ff67811f69</id><updated>2026-06-17T21:30:12.253-04:00</updated><summary>Harry Kane has already made the most of another opportunity in this World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sayville catcher Shane Meehan wins Carl Yastrzemski Award as Suffolk's top player</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/shane-meehan-carl-yastrzemski-award-l5dvo0sp"/><id>urn:uuid:84fb8123-5e3b-4b01-a44f-95486f475fe4</id><updated>2026-06-17T21:30:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The senior batted .486 with four homers and 25 RBIs and threw out 40% of basestealers to win top player honors in Suffolk.</summary></entry><entry><title>Center Moriches' Max Rayburn wins the Blue Chip Silver Slugger Award</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/max-rayburn-silver-slugger-center-moriches-trkm5rnu"/><id>urn:uuid:812b5494-7443-485a-9fb4-431b8f6d94ac</id><updated>2026-06-17T21:30:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The senior first baseman belted eight homers with a .496 average, 35 RBIs and 39 runs scored.</summary></entry><entry><title>Smithtown East baseball's Dylan Cogliano wins Paul Gibson Award as Suffolk's best pitcher</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/high-school-baseball-v41cqw2b"/><id>urn:uuid:91f8d0e7-313d-4476-8982-20c5b0d94fa6</id><updated>2026-06-17T21:30:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The senior went 6-0, had a 0.51 ERA , 0.71 WHIP with 64 strikeouts in 41 innings. He was named the county's top pitcher.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caleb Yirenki's late goal gives Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-ghana-panama-score-k85318"/><id>urn:uuid:85cbd0f8-ef47-4067-82ad-64bbe21f392d</id><updated>2026-06-17T21:23:49.275-04:00</updated><summary>Caleb Yirenkyi tapped in a cross from Brandon Thomas-Asante in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time, and Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in the teams' World Cup opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shohei Ohtani's bloody blister, a rough 5th inning and a Dodgers sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-rays-o23984"/><id>urn:uuid:abc23f58-7d7a-45f5-9679-2f487167d11e</id><updated>2026-06-17T21:20:28.990-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani has allowed multiple earned runs in back-to-back starts for the first time this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Citron, Onyenwere help the Mystics beat the Sun, 88-81</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/mystics-sun-score-j54731"/><id>urn:uuid:bd02acc5-3c9f-4fef-bb92-3602fbff1190</id><updated>2026-06-17T21:19:13.449-04:00</updated><summary>Sonia Citron had 24 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, Michaela Onyenwere scored 22 points and the Washington Mystics beat Connecticut 88-81 on Wednesday night to extend the Sun's losing streak to six games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Croatia's Petar Musa scores in World Cup loss to England, not far from where he plays for Dallas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-croatia-petar-musa-s90700"/><id>urn:uuid:26cad388-e0fb-4362-8966-76dea4295d7d</id><updated>2026-06-17T21:09:21.108-04:00</updated><summary>Croatian striker Petar Musa has more experience scoring goals in the Dallas area than even the biggest stars of this World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts shelter-in-place orders due to hazardous air</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/los-angeles-warehouse-fire-b44549"/><id>urn:uuid:72817b57-fe39-4295-8c28-f83bd890b6f7</id><updated>2026-06-17T20:54:22.927-04:00</updated><summary>A fire at a massive warehouse has blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to the risk of hazardous air.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees more than OK with not being biggest stars at their own stadium</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-knicks-jalen-brunson-josh-hart-x3zshisz"/><id>urn:uuid:3cc59dc1-1aed-4561-9304-d6e04188e697</id><updated>2026-06-17T20:36:17.211-04:00</updated><summary>NBA champions Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday night's game at Yankee Stadium.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/gilgo-beach-murders-rex-heuermann-sentencing-long-island-serial-killer-x7yknwie"/><id>urn:uuid:389563ff-9b0b-44cf-a582-33625768b844</id><updated>2026-06-17T20:21:00.737-04:00</updated><summary>In a packed Riverhead courtroom, a highly emotional hearing saw the victims' families, one after another, confront their loved ones' confessed killer.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA champion Knicks accept Trump's invite to take victory tour to White House</title><author><name>Laura Figueroa Hernandez</name><email>laura.figueroa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-white-house-trump-m976vzec"/><id>urn:uuid:a6b7efaf-23bd-45da-8f3d-d67d5dce28da</id><updated>2026-06-17T20:07:59.122-04:00</updated><summary>Team owner James Dolan confirmed the team accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump to be honored at the White House.</summary></entry><entry><title>University of Cincinnati disputes agent's claim the school knew about Brendan Sorsby's gambling</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/brendan-sorsby-gambling-cincinnati-x53062"/><id>urn:uuid:4f0ef9e8-dfe8-465d-a577-fcc169bc8a75</id><updated>2026-06-17T20:02:44.913-04:00</updated><summary>The University of Cincinnati athletic department issued a statement Wednesday to dispute a claim from Brendan Sorsby's agent, who says the school knew about the quarterback's gambling and didn't do anything about it.</summary></entry><entry><title>After Rex Heuermann, some follow-up questions</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/shannan-gilbert-gilgo-beach-p6yjckn7"/><id>urn:uuid:54c6c0cb-5ee0-40d7-aee2-42b5f090c06b</id><updated>2026-06-17T19:59:05.244-04:00</updated><summary>We don't know what really happened to Shannan Gilbert.</summary></entry><entry><title>Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra's longtime opening act, dies at 86</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tom-dreesen-obituary-d32847"/><id>urn:uuid:29e87d8e-ff38-4661-bfe5-00bba6f232ff</id><updated>2026-06-17T19:56:47.825-04:00</updated><summary>Tom Dreesen, known as half of one of America's first interracial comedy duos with Tim Reid, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada players say they need 'swagger' and 'arrogance' to snag historic first World Cup win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-canada-q33348"/><id>urn:uuid:c70652d0-4024-4d95-bcc4-951fbd5d4168</id><updated>2026-06-17T19:36:33.988-04:00</updated><summary>Canada is ready to set aside its reputation for politeness, at least during the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers' Wenceel Perez injured in freak accident in training room, team puts Gleyber Torres on IL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/wenceel-perez-gleyber-torres-tigers-o59209"/><id>urn:uuid:b0f4d092-0905-44c3-a5c5-a75f31c88b27</id><updated>2026-06-17T19:20:28.525-04:00</updated><summary>The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Archaeology team unearths 'prototype' of world-famous Stonehenge monument just a few miles away</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/stonehenge-britain-discovery-summer-solstice-h22570"/><id>urn:uuid:2b3572d6-d1c5-434a-9b81-d1c27059ed36</id><updated>2026-06-17T19:14:57.284-04:00</updated><summary>Archaeologists say they have discovered a structure near Stonehenge that may have served as a "prototype" for the monument.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup what to know: Stakes ratchet up as World Cup teams play their second group-stage games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-schedule-results-news-r17858"/><id>urn:uuid:57645434-73e7-43f5-bc29-a27718e59ee7</id><updated>2026-06-17T19:10:10.149-04:00</updated><summary>Every team has played a game in this oversized World Cup filled with big surprises.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scattered storms, gusty conditions predicted for Long Island Thursday</title><author><name>Ada Carlston</name><email>ada.carlston@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/thursday-weather-thunderstorms-dpyct21j"/><id>urn:uuid:77c61b5c-2703-45de-b2db-bf0f1a896fd7</id><updated>2026-06-17T19:08:21.575-04:00</updated><summary>An approaching cold front is expected to trigger storms on LI Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.</summary></entry><entry><title>College football leaders weigh 16- or 24-team playoff, but need time to sort out revenue details</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/college-football-playoff-expansion-k27233"/><id>urn:uuid:43f79327-ae12-438e-9524-751662237a9c</id><updated>2026-06-17T19:07:51.661-04:00</updated><summary>College football leaders gathered Wednesday to debate the merits of expanding to 24 or 16 playoff teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 'nasty' new front in Tennessee, and Jeffery Simmons is ready to live in the backfield</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/titans-saleh-defense-jeffery-simmons-e09263"/><id>urn:uuid:a7b1207e-adc0-4713-86de-c8b6aec228e5</id><updated>2026-06-17T19:02:16.894-04:00</updated><summary>New Tennessee cornerback Alontae Taylor looks at the Titans' revamped defensive line and one word comes to mind.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/central-park-horse-carriage-injury-a71209"/><id>urn:uuid:7fefc69f-8ea6-4a6a-bbb8-7ef6fc9bfc2d</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:56:35.688-04:00</updated><summary>Police say a teenager thrown to the ground when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tiago Splitter takes over as Bulls coach and promises team will compete every night</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/chicago-bulls-tiago-splitter-j05922"/><id>urn:uuid:c1a15d6e-f746-4bfe-9ede-7bcc2f8a3b21</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:48:24.555-04:00</updated><summary>Tiago Splitter cheered for Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls when he was growing up in Brazil.</summary></entry><entry><title>Portugal great Ronaldo fails to score in a surprising 1-1 draw against Congo at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ronaldo-world-cup-portugal-c96949"/><id>urn:uuid:e6c0d3c1-b094-488a-9ab8-562e0f40bc39</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:47:56.728-04:00</updated><summary>Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a pretty forgettable performance in the first match of his sixth World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Rail Road confident it can handle U.S. Open travelers to Shinnecock</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-long-island-rail-road-p94hd5z0"/><id>urn:uuid:be591f65-c475-4de6-bf0d-212a4c417c80</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:40:33.518-04:00</updated><summary>Railroad officials said they planned to double the Shinnecock service they offered during the 2018 Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gilgo serial killer's departure from Suffolk can't come soon enough for DA, sheriff</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/toulon-tierney-gilgo-serial-killer-heuermann-sentence-kqzl9tc1"/><id>urn:uuid:f09afbf9-9e7e-4fd3-a3d0-713bdf97d684</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:38:44.031-04:00</updated><summary>Extra correction staff were monitoring Rex Heuermann's every move during the overnight hours preceding his sentencing in Riverhead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oklahoma pastor who was backed by Trump exits GOP House runoff after reports of inappropriate texts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/jackson-lahmeyer-donald-trump-oklahoma-p73658"/><id>urn:uuid:84b83fcd-2bdc-43e5-8162-b20759fe3d5b</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:33:02.683-04:00</updated><summary>An Oklahoma megachurch minister has withdrawn from a U.S. House runoff after reports that he sent romantic texts to a woman who isn't his wife.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cargo ship's chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-criminal-charge-deal-t75576"/><id>urn:uuid:c8187c34-42be-4254-8326-cd5c6c232861</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:31:51.548-04:00</updated><summary>Prosecutors have charged the chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali in connection with the 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rookie QB Carson Beck hard at work for Arizona Cardinals in prep for potential starting competition</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/arizona-cardinals-carson-beck-x59803"/><id>urn:uuid:ec33aee4-6a8c-4b89-bf00-a8392ee5979f</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:27:51.811-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie Carson Beck is spending much of his summer at the Arizona Cardinals' practice facility as he prepares for what could be a three-man quarterback race during training camp in July.</summary></entry><entry><title>Al Iannazzone: This high IQ, mature version of Geno Smith has Jets coaches enthralled</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/al-iannazzone/jets-geno-smith-frank-reich-gkknn30p"/><id>urn:uuid:ee99395c-08d9-4981-b522-e82106f70fcb</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:27:42.219-04:00</updated><summary>"You can see the maturity in him," Jets coach Aaron Glenn said. "You can see how he's grown over the years."</summary></entry><entry><title>Plitzuweit gets a raise after guiding the rising Gophers to the Sweet 16</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/minnesota-gophers-dawn-plitzuweit-contract-b35145"/><id>urn:uuid:bb50dc8c-14a6-4b65-99ba-880144857c2f</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:25:37.662-04:00</updated><summary>Minnesota coach Dawn Plitzuweit has welcomed an infusion of new talent and agreed to a new contract.</summary></entry><entry><title>Corbin Carroll hits grand slam, E-Rod earns 100th win in D-backs' 8-1 victory over the Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-diamondbacks-score-i14010"/><id>urn:uuid:1bfbcf1d-3f7a-4cae-a903-c36efce3e52f</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:25:13.739-04:00</updated><summary>Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam, Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 100th career win on the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>LaGuardia Airport runway closed after ground 'depression' near tarmac</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/laguardia-airport-runway-closed-bagwjnlf"/><id>urn:uuid:e20e85b4-ce3e-472f-a9b7-0ce75c8729cc</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:11:59.770-04:00</updated><summary>Runway 4/22 closed "out of an abundance of caution" after a dip was discovered adjacent to the tarmac, airport officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Freeman's go-ahead 2-run homer rescues banged-up Ohtani in Dodgers' 5-4 win over Rays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-dodgers-score-u50389"/><id>urn:uuid:a4700903-aba3-450f-91a2-5530b3835383</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:11:45.737-04:00</updated><summary>Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Harry Kane ties England's record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-england-croatia-score-u46224"/><id>urn:uuid:c846d722-690e-4c3a-ae10-61d8d2ed1f13</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:11:22.309-04:00</updated><summary>Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham added another two minutes into the second half and England beat Croatia 4-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>$1,480 helicopter rides running NYC-U.S. Open at Shinnecock</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-golf-x56ql3vj"/><id>urn:uuid:b5ab19c2-6e1c-4245-9379-18a0b4bf683d</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:06:25.173-04:00</updated><summary>The traffic-averse can take a helicopter ride from Manhattan directly to the golf tournament for $1,480.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scarsdale's James Nicholas opens U.S. Open, brings rich local sports history to Shinnecock</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/james-nicholas-us-open-joe-namath-khamoksj"/><id>urn:uuid:8259b272-4077-41cc-b997-268d3fb4e740</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:06:15.981-04:00</updated><summary>Nicholas' grandfather, James, was the Jets' team physician throughout the 1960s and '70s and who operated on Joe Namath.</summary></entry><entry><title>JD Vance uses 'nonpolitical' event to criticize Suozzi; Suozzi calls for probe</title><author><name>Candice Ferrette and Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/jd-vance-tom-suozzi-nassau-gold-coast-studios-yhbynaeg"/><id>urn:uuid:342fe95e-35a1-462d-9f30-b3956d922fd2</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:04:48.881-04:00</updated><summary>The event had been announced as focused on "crime and fraud," prompting Suozzi to call for a probe into whether the federal government was funding a campaign rally in his district.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vance takes a break from Iran war to bomb Suozzi</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/jd-vance-jeanine-driscoll-mike-lipetri-republican-primaries-n317l7kl"/><id>urn:uuid:adc0e8b8-ec61-4ac9-8055-26e25c1e2a2c</id><updated>2026-06-17T18:02:59.318-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>A supplemental draft gamble: What to know about Brendan Sorsby's bid to go from NCAA ban to the NFL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-brendan-sorsby-supplemental-draft-v05769"/><id>urn:uuid:96b81520-5947-40d2-950e-e6e67ae2bbd2</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:57:48.835-04:00</updated><summary>Brendan Sorsby's decision to drop his unprecedented legal battle to play for Texas Tech and turn to the NFL for his next football opportunity has created a whole new set of challenges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Honolulu Building Permits Moving Faster For Homes, Slower For Businesses</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/honolulu-building-permits-wait-time-new-software-g49493"/><id>urn:uuid:e8908c26-ce63-465e-95e6-147942745eaf</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:54:29.791-04:00</updated><summary>Honolulu's new building permit software, HNL Build, is starting to show benefits after a rough launch.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miles Russell is 17 and in his first U.S. Open. It's not his first time against tour pros</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/miles-russell-us-open-shinnecock-hills-money-y46455"/><id>urn:uuid:51ae51a8-22af-43f5-9f48-9939b56336d5</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:50:56.433-04:00</updated><summary>Miles Russell is generating buzz at the U.S. Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alcohol banned on LIRR for 24 hours starting early Thursday as NYC holds parade for NBA champion Knicks</title><author><name>Ashna Balroop</name><email>ashna.balroop@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/alcohol-ban-lirr-knicks-parade-mta-etkom651"/><id>urn:uuid:bd8f57da-1127-4368-931d-e4d46a8da03d</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:40:04.125-04:00</updated><summary>MTA police will enforce the ban, which goes until 5 a.m. Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Carolina will head to the CWS finals for 1st time since 2007 after knocking out West Virginia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/cws-wvu-unc-u22794"/><id>urn:uuid:860e38d5-449c-4dd2-8f7e-b64d22f63199</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:39:35.677-04:00</updated><summary>Owen Hull had a triple and two doubles among his four hits, Gavin Gallaher had four hits and four RBIs and North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to advance to the College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea's training camp, coach says it is 'unfortunate'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-drone-south-korea-world-cup-guadalajara-c69074"/><id>urn:uuid:42746878-f1ae-48cf-8ada-8a232e6298e4</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:35:24.581-04:00</updated><summary>Mexican military forces have intercepted a drone near that flew near the South Korean national soccer team's training camp in Guadalajara.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/sabrina-carpenter-stalker-restraining-order-v20963"/><id>urn:uuid:d241cc73-7059-4d8c-aeef-7b85d9684d27</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:29:42.335-04:00</updated><summary>A judge has issued a five-year restraining order against a man who repeatedly tried to reach singer Sabrina Carpenter's Los Angeles home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyoming governor sues Board of Equalization, asks court to enforce property tax cap</title><author><name> WyoFile</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wyoming-governor-tax-cap-lawsuit-m75661"/><id>urn:uuid:0358b745-0f06-4726-aae2-e76a60bd5114</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:29:33.485-04:00</updated><summary>Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has filed a lawsuit against the State Board of Equalization to force them to certify residential property tax values.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' Nolan McLean strikes out nine in lopsided win over Reds</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-reds-nolan-mclean-pi4ol5nk"/><id>urn:uuid:05547555-fe3f-40ff-adea-bcd8c5869e2a</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:28:48.450-04:00</updated><summary>Bo Bichette had three hits and an RBI as the Mets avoided the sweep. Juan Soto and Francisco Alvarez also had three hits.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pay bumps: Deputy sheriffs get 18%, probation officers 17.25% over 5 years under new contracts</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/deputy-sheriff-probation-officers-contract-b5h2uaps"/><id>urn:uuid:0fa694f4-98ba-44d3-b411-8dfad9a92dd3</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:28:43.304-04:00</updated><summary>Suffolk lawmakers approved new contracts for two police unions Wednesday. Deputy sheriffs get an 18% boost, probation officers 17.25% over 5 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Xcel's Boulder coal ash cleanup is moving forward. Critics say another source of pollution remains.</title><author><name> Boulder Reporting Lab</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/coal-ash-water-colorado-valmont-power-station-o35091"/><id>urn:uuid:1ae0817b-e8dc-4622-b1dd-f7ef01481343</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:28:33.592-04:00</updated><summary>Colorado regulators are reviewing Xcel Energy's plan to clean up groundwater contamination from coal ash at the Valmont Power Station.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tatis and Merrill combine for 4 RBIs as the Padres beat the Cardinals 6-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-cardinals-score-s20177"/><id>urn:uuid:49bb0645-0341-420c-b9d0-2178609fea01</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:28:30.440-04:00</updated><summary>Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill each drove in two runs and finished with three hits as the San Diego Padres avoided a series sweep with a 6-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guardians place Chase DeLauter on injured list and recall Kahlil Watson</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/chase-delauter-cleveland-guardians-t67368"/><id>urn:uuid:7483eb21-a168-4fbc-be47-84400efa0312</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:27:32.772-04:00</updated><summary>Cleveland outfielder Chase DeLauter has become the latest Guardians position player to go on the injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vancouver Goldeneyes select US Olympian Caroline Harvey with the 1st pick in the PWHL draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/pwhl-draft-harvey-c17307"/><id>urn:uuid:427f23cc-bb67-4343-839c-067c8593c88e</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:23:51.993-04:00</updated><summary>Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey was selected by the Vancouver Goldeneyes with the first pick in the PWHL draft in the latest major milestone achievement for the U.S. gold medal-winner and three-time college champion.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays place Max Scherzer on the 10-day injured list with back spasms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/toronto-blue-jays-max-scherzer-f09416"/><id>urn:uuid:9609a983-67f2-42ce-81e8-c7aaec916292</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:17:34.032-04:00</updated><summary>Max Scherzer is back on the injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jeremy Peña homers, Lambert allows 2 hits and Astros beat Tigers 4-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-astros-score-i57977"/><id>urn:uuid:5517889f-f545-4ce6-aff4-f1b5da81487f</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:16:15.524-04:00</updated><summary>Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres amid pick swap</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/buffalo-sabres-san-jose-sharks-trade-e62495"/><id>urn:uuid:01203cec-958f-4c24-97c3-5f490d1015d1</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:06:09.227-04:00</updated><summary>The Buffalo Sabres are moving on from defenseman Michael Kesselring.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boom</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-plane-crash-joshua-baer-i85052"/><id>urn:uuid:459e8ce1-b959-4eae-a547-e89c45063d1d</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:01:06.136-04:00</updated><summary>The man who died in this week's crash of a small jet in Texas was a well-known entrepreneur named Joshua Baer who was a successful investor in technology startup companies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns rewarded for expanding his game</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/karl-anthony-towns-knicks-nba-finals-njudi40x"/><id>urn:uuid:6715e097-3b7f-4a74-a316-e1a2166384e0</id><updated>2026-06-17T17:00:35.107-04:00</updated><summary>"I'm glad I got to show the world on the biggest stage that I could get it done," Karl-Anthony Towns said.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Open braces for a tough and windy Shinnecock Hills</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-shinnecock-hills-wind-green-speed-q51788"/><id>urn:uuid:fa8f0ba2-bfb8-44f6-ad25-e78621d47f98</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:59:33.852-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Open is bracing for a tough and windy Shinnecock Hills.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Africa wants to appeal Zwane's World Cup ban, citing Lionel Messi's foul against Algeria</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-messi-foul-south-africa-thema-zwane-y26217"/><id>urn:uuid:7adeeb33-b492-4e9d-9d09-83811d2b70e8</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:57:26.980-04:00</updated><summary>South Africa coach Hugo Broos wants to appeal midfielder Themba Zwane's three-match ban for a red card at the World Cup, citing Lionel Messi in his reasoning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Predators hire two-time Stanley Cup champ Langenbrunner as special assistant to new GM MacFarland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nashville-predators-jamie-langenbrunner-y85087"/><id>urn:uuid:2072d142-1fa0-40b4-ba62-505819886b55</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:54:39.820-04:00</updated><summary>The Nashville Predators have hired Jamie Langenbrunner as a special assistant to new general manager Chris MacFarland.</summary></entry><entry><title>DOJ challenges Virginia laws restricting officer face coverings, ICE agreements</title><author><name> ARLnow</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/virginia-immigration-laws-doj-challenge-r58792"/><id>urn:uuid:04dcd740-7d2f-435d-bb77-1977a4aa6c1c</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:52:03.701-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration's Justice Department is challenging Virginia laws targeting federal immigration officers.</summary></entry><entry><title>US in talks with Jamaica to send third-country migrants as rift widens in Caribbean</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/migrants-deportation-us-jamaica-a88709"/><id>urn:uuid:2fdfc42e-6d33-406d-a4e1-54731c4ad9e3</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:49:15.116-04:00</updated><summary>Jamaica is discussing with the United States the acceptance of third-country deportees.</summary></entry><entry><title>'It's been 17 years since we last spoke,' victim's sister tells Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, who taunted her after murdering her sibling</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-rex-heuermann-sentence-melissa-barthelemy-murder-q1hgneqw"/><id>urn:uuid:ca5a5726-2cda-4bd8-8318-f70ca8b684d7</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:48:40.318-04:00</updated><summary>Amanda Funderburg was just 15 years old when Melissa Barthelemy disappeared in July 2009, and authorities said Rex Heuermann used Barthelemy's cellphone to make taunting phone calls to his victim's little sister after the grisly murder.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLB warned players about altering Pride Night caps, and Republicans took notice. Here's what to know</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mlb-pride-month-j93497"/><id>urn:uuid:72c16f65-b2d4-4642-8abd-db146706cab8</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:47:00.977-04:00</updated><summary>Major League Baseball is facing challenges with LGBTQ+ inclusivity as some players resist participating in Pride events.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from the G7: Trump's new attitude toward allies buoyed by their praise for Iran deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/g7-summit-trump-macron-takeaways-versailles-p20405"/><id>urn:uuid:df7fd1ea-8604-4357-ae8f-de6a1b5513e6</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:45:09.370-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump isn't fond of international meetings of world leaders.</summary></entry><entry><title>A teenager from Iceland, who goes to LSU, will be the first from that country to play in the US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-iceland-sveinsson-l10753"/><id>urn:uuid:b34114ae-d672-4e13-80fa-8f04ab66baa0</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:41:00.837-04:00</updated><summary>Arni Sveinsson will become the first player from Iceland to tee it up at the U.S. Open on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil's Lula warns Trump not to meddle in Brazilian elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-us-lula-trump-a10262"/><id>urn:uuid:9bdb1a8d-86a8-4d9f-9e2f-cdb782c7bec7</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:40:33.685-04:00</updated><summary>Brazilian President Lula da Silva has warned U.S. President Donald Trump not to interfere in Brazil's upcoming presidential election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justin Rose eyes another major at Shinnecock but says it wouldn't change his career</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-justin-rose-shinnecock-f64023"/><id>urn:uuid:bb50da4b-040e-4c53-87bb-5622da27ba5c</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:33:50.775-04:00</updated><summary>Justin Rose is still stuck on the one major title he won at the U.S. Open in 2013.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ray dominant in relief as Giants complete 7-2 win over Braves in Game 1 of doubleheader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-braves-game-1-score-f16246"/><id>urn:uuid:552df137-70cc-4380-a583-3a3731a6dd15</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:25:14.082-04:00</updated><summary>Robbie Ray allowed only two hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings of relief, Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee hit back-to-back homers and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 7-2 in the first game of a split doubleheader.</summary></entry><entry><title>17 students from Roosevelt Children's Academy taken to hospital after powder, a mild irritant, is released in a classroom</title><author><name>Lorena Mongelli</name><email>lorena.mongelli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/roosevelt-childrens-academy-y84tzjwn"/><id>urn:uuid:aa5c3b02-c13f-4101-ba72-1126d5504b31</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:25:13.405-04:00</updated><summary>Students are being evaluated "out of an abundance of precaution" after calcium hydroxide powder was released inside a classroom.</summary></entry><entry><title>Éric Roy, who coached French club Brest last season, dies at age 58</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/eric-roy-obit-death-brest-france-r80105"/><id>urn:uuid:aef9d29e-720d-40e9-ba70-a6093d8a6db1</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:23:52.010-04:00</updated><summary>Éric Roy, who coached Ligue 1 team Brest last season, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>NWSL's Angel City fires coach Alex Straus, names assistant Leif Gunnar Smerud interim coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/angel-city-nwsl-alex-straus-p01076"/><id>urn:uuid:88da6337-df9b-4bfb-be1e-edd6f1b34cfd</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:22:41.243-04:00</updated><summary>Angel City has fired coach Alex Straus after the National Women's Soccer Club opened the season with just four wins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southern State Parkway crash leaves child, 4, in critical condition, state police say</title><author><name>Ashna Balroop</name><email>ashna.balroop@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/southern-state-parkway-crash-hempstead-b4u2nqd7"/><id>urn:uuid:b30f3654-a608-49ab-8eff-5e76511e7c1b</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:17:59.759-04:00</updated><summary>The crash occurred near Hempstead at Exit 20 westbound.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stowers homers twice, drives in 5 runs to power the Marlins past the Phillies 12-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-phillies-score-g35906"/><id>urn:uuid:ee6dd7bd-519f-4c51-ad73-ad2885fc3147</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:10:41.379-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Parreira, Brazil's 1994 World Cup-winning coach, hospitalized for cancer treatment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/brazil-parreira-hospitalized-world-cup-coach-h41487"/><id>urn:uuid:d89e509f-fc34-42b1-951b-8e30fdd4d53c</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:08:21.053-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil's World Cup-winning coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has been hospitalized in his fight against cancer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avila rebounds, taking a shutout into the 6th as the Royals beat Washington 6-2 to avoid a sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-royals-score-p75390"/><id>urn:uuid:31a7f2c6-2ccc-4407-8fdf-c872e43b42e0</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:07:53.038-04:00</updated><summary>Luinder Avila took a shutout into the sixth, and the Kansas City Royals hit four solo homers in the first three innings of a 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Exclusive: Bernie Sanders unveils plan to give the public direct ownership of AI companies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bernie-sanders-ai-public-ownership-k69717"/><id>urn:uuid:43b8f834-d399-403b-83b7-26e9028d0a11</id><updated>2026-06-17T16:00:56.223-04:00</updated><summary>Sen. Bernie Sanders is proposing a plan to give Americans ownership stakes in the country's largest artificial intelligence companies.</summary></entry><entry><title>All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alligator-alcatraz-emptied-k48791"/><id>urn:uuid:d8e81d51-2a17-46ad-b793-fa9f05b21e5b</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:55:03.995-04:00</updated><summary>Detainees at an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump has nothing but praise for Modi at G7 after tensions over US military strike, trade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-modi-india-g7-d20209"/><id>urn:uuid:d559592d-b164-4e2b-9e56-f5e385762860</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:54:25.576-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his loyal friend, despite tensions over trade and oil sanctions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joe Burrow sees similarities between this year's Bengals and 2019 LSU national title team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/joe-burrow-cincinnati-bengals-t09050"/><id>urn:uuid:73730600-fc83-4dd7-bcb7-7b3a0b191a07</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:52:47.490-04:00</updated><summary>Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says that he feels similarly about this year's Cincinnati team to how he felt about the LSU squad that he won a national championship with in 2019.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 FDNY firefighters from Long Island remembered 25 years after deadly blast in Queens</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/fdny-ford-downing-fahey-blast-queens-su6qnpew"/><id>urn:uuid:5d9d1fef-caa4-440d-87ed-a466a5ed63a8</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:52:04.146-04:00</updated><summary>They were killed in the Father's Day fire and explosion at an Astoria hardware store on June 17, 2001.</summary></entry><entry><title>Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/usmnt-world-cup-christian-pulisic-a12033"/><id>urn:uuid:d0b36357-3226-4573-88e6-67b1fc495545</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:47:25.628-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates for the third straight day of World Cup practice because of his calf injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>French league says 'unusual amount of bets' placed on Wahi getting a yellow card with Nice</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/wahi-nice-betting-yellow-card-ivory-coast-w87621"/><id>urn:uuid:9af27cd7-c757-45a6-89c5-f205d2210299</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:46:36.540-04:00</updated><summary>The French soccer league says an "unusual amount of bets" were placed internationally on striker Elye Wahi receiving a yellow card during a Ligue 1 game with Nice in May.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nike to release Caitlin Clark's 'Caitlin 1' signature shoe this fall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/caitlin-clark-wnba-v39412"/><id>urn:uuid:65e52346-fc52-4c39-bca4-59c0f0430169</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:46:21.036-04:00</updated><summary>Caitlin Clark can now add a signature shoe to her achievements in women's basketball.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shannon LeBeauf rejoins UCLA women's basketball as associate head coach in 2026-27</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/shannon-lebeauf-ucla-h93380"/><id>urn:uuid:04e99e2d-98ad-40a4-a6c2-5617b26e98d3</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:42:38.155-04:00</updated><summary>Shannon LeBeauf is returning to UCLA women's basketball as associate head coach for the 2026-27 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>One Extraordinary Photo: Messi's 'Got This' moment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-messi-argentina-o69027"/><id>urn:uuid:4633bbcd-039a-4646-b136-c99fba84cf85</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:41:47.068-04:00</updated><summary>Reed Hoffmann, a freelance photographer for The Associated Press, says that a reaction is often as important, and sometimes more important, than the action in photography.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gender-affirming-care-transgender-health-wpath-ftc-x34339"/><id>urn:uuid:e36ca400-2227-4c64-9acc-40e9b156bd23</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:36:36.067-04:00</updated><summary>The Federal Trade Commission and four states are suing the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.</summary></entry><entry><title>Equatorial Guinea government resigns after missing targets, vice president says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/equatorial-guinea-government-resigns-m53415"/><id>urn:uuid:a6d04b0a-4b26-4cc5-a7ac-52da30fb828d</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:36:10.690-04:00</updated><summary>Equatorial Guinea's government has resigned after achieving only about 10% of its goals, according to Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amtrak: Worse damage to East River tunnels revealed, backs repair approach to key LIRR routes</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/amtrak-penn-lirr-cl21nium"/><id>urn:uuid:94a445b5-4012-4777-80f9-bb10dc9afddb</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:35:44.549-04:00</updated><summary>Amtrak said its repair approach revealed more problems.</summary></entry><entry><title>USGA and R&amp;A want deeper study of distance beyond new golf ball test in 2030</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/golf-ball-rollback-usga-distance-us-open-k52171"/><id>urn:uuid:c0bc6238-025f-4948-818e-79bd58bc8c7f</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:19:52.887-04:00</updated><summary>The USGA and R&amp;A are moving forward with a new golf ball distance standard set for 2030.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/portugal-congo-score-world-cup-t64778"/><id>urn:uuid:ab0d456b-fe20-4d3d-88f2-52c5ca689321</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:18:24.630-04:00</updated><summary>Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by Congo in their opening match of the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: 'The Death of Robin Hood' drains the blood, and life, out of an old English legend</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/death-of-robin-hood-movie-review-m84304"/><id>urn:uuid:9cc6517e-0b60-4566-a1c9-93bdd49ee49f</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:16:10.364-04:00</updated><summary>Whichever version of Robin Hood is your favorite, the story takes a beating in "The Death of Robin Hood."</summary></entry><entry><title>Brendan Sorsby plans July workout for NFL teams before supplemental draft, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/brendan-sorsby-pro-day-texas-tech-n32947"/><id>urn:uuid:4dab2fad-f4a2-4934-9c33-5fc592135854</id><updated>2026-06-17T15:14:29.733-04:00</updated><summary>A person with knowledge of the plan says Brendan Sorsby is tentatively planning to work out for NFL teams before the supplemental draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Egyptian doctor arrested after alleging abuses at hospital is released on bail, lawyer says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/egypt-obstetric-violence-hospital-alexandria-b27361"/><id>urn:uuid:811e84cc-50c0-431a-a64f-4712cecf2dff</id><updated>2026-06-17T14:50:41.345-04:00</updated><summary>A former Egyptian doctor has been arrested after posting about obstetric violence and mistreatment at a university hospital in Alexandria.</summary></entry><entry><title>US is interested in a Polish offer for a permanent US military base, Polish official says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poland-united-states-nato-permanent-military-base-b34973"/><id>urn:uuid:4aebe2ba-cf6d-4792-942a-2f51a631e27a</id><updated>2026-06-17T14:50:01.918-04:00</updated><summary>Poland's deputy defense minister says the U.S. is interested in establishing a permanent military base in Poland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ali Ahmed and Canada prepare for Vancouver homecoming at the World Cup in a wide-open Group B</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-canada-ali-ahmed-vancouver-whitecaps-r69248"/><id>urn:uuid:670564ba-e247-4d90-8835-8bdca3b4c087</id><updated>2026-06-17T14:47:24.844-04:00</updated><summary>Ali Ahmed's move from the Vancouver Whitecaps to English club Norwich ahead of this year's MLS season did little to diminish his standing among local supporters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former East Hampton Town Police Officer Andrea Kess sues over her firing</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/former-east-hampton-police-officer-fired-lawsuit-ifg23gzq"/><id>urn:uuid:b62404e7-d7c3-4a54-919c-691a81fe28e0</id><updated>2026-06-17T14:30:32.946-04:00</updated><summary>Andrea Kess alleges she was suspended from her union and ultimately fired for speaking out about gender discrimination and misconduct within the department.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police arrest another suspect at a Ohio festival shooting that wounded 12</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/toledo-ohio-mass-shooting-festival-arrest-h32004"/><id>urn:uuid:ee01b5a7-84a9-41dd-a09a-e858bf154481</id><updated>2026-06-17T14:19:13.154-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Ohio have arrested a second suspect in a shooting that wounded 12 people at a crowded neighborhood street festival on June 6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Some closed-door Penn State trustee conferences potentially run afoul of open meetings law</title><author><name> Spotlight PA State College</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/penn-state-trustees-private-conferences-sunshine-act-b84979"/><id>urn:uuid:de042930-84d5-43a5-bf43-4639dff1f3df</id><updated>2026-06-17T14:06:38.224-04:00</updated><summary>Spotlight PA has found that Penn State's Board of Trustees held nearly 20 private conferences over the past year in which top university officials briefed members on key projects, plans, and initiatives.</summary></entry><entry><title>Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode while pacing mile group at event</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/jenny-simpson-world-championships-olympics-p81594"/><id>urn:uuid:92fd1da2-f6ed-4e69-9548-9bc1b178d79f</id><updated>2026-06-17T14:06:33.506-04:00</updated><summary>Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup hat tricks: Messi's was the latest, an American scored the first and other key facts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lionel-messi-hat-trick-world-cup-statistics-t53540"/><id>urn:uuid:cdb608ca-2192-43b8-ac3a-2d882d07788d</id><updated>2026-06-17T14:03:36.059-04:00</updated><summary>At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat trick in soccer's biggest tournament and Argentina's defense of the trophy is off to a flying start.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks championship parade: Alicia Keys to perform at City Hall</title><author><name>Victor Menendez</name><email>victor.menendez@newsday</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/alicia-keys-knicks-championship-parade-dnn9w51m"/><id>urn:uuid:d677fe9f-1d4e-444b-b94d-0422e070e7f5</id><updated>2026-06-17T14:00:58.050-04:00</updated><summary>Manhattan native will perform her 2009 hit collab, "Empire State of Mind," at City Hall on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Don't rely on the bank of mom and dad</title><author><name>Allison Schrager</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/millennials-relying-on-parents-qsmjylcj"/><id>urn:uuid:6a0c2873-6aac-4392-b684-b78bf3d8b3d4</id><updated>2026-06-17T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>This overreliance on parents exacerbates inequality.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Olympian Caroline Harvey earns latest accolade in being voted IIHF female player of the year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/iihf-womens-hockey-caroline-harvey-k70502"/><id>urn:uuid:ced7fe78-a6c5-4152-982b-7d5d7f5b7928</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:59:54.711-04:00</updated><summary>The accolades keep coming for Caroline Harvey, with the U.S. national team and Wisconsin defender named the International Ice Hockey Federation's female player of the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Read the transcript of the deal between the US and Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mou-transcript-iran-us-war-g49694"/><id>urn:uuid:e5f9b82d-175c-40df-865b-f11c55274cc5</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:54:59.560-04:00</updated><summary>Senior U.S. officials have read the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists after days of secrecy over what is in the document.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brown says Peacock documentary 'doesn't sit well' with him</title><author><name>Michael O'Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/brown-says-peacock-documentary-doesn-t-sit-well-with-him-t11425"/><id>urn:uuid:cd9c603e-9bd5-4ca4-a3bb-6dcf27e5844d</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:33:30.907-04:00</updated><summary>Some of the victims' relatives expressed anger that Heuermann's family made large amounts of money</summary></entry><entry><title>US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/unemployment-insurance-labor-states-fraud-waste-b14304"/><id>urn:uuid:8f7ec80e-7d15-4568-ba45-240b0284c33a</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:29:44.224-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs.</summary></entry><entry><title>As it must by law, NYS Attorney General investigating fatal crash involving off-duty Suffolk County police officer</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/hilton-spokony-east-patchogue-suffolk-county-police-kse0c52p"/><id>urn:uuid:7fcb785d-6f4f-4bc1-82f3-51babadcb94a</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:28:56.375-04:00</updated><summary>State law mandates that the AG's Office of Special Investigation assesses any incident where an officer's "act or omission" may have caused a death.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: 'There's less fear in my heart'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/lil-nas-x-arrest-rehab-mental-health-v95576"/><id>urn:uuid:bb0ac9b8-2e57-4f81-8141-9c91ff4e80ca</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:26:52.301-04:00</updated><summary>The musician Lil Nas X has posted a moving video update to Instagram.</summary></entry><entry><title>Other victims?</title><author><name>Michael O'Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/other-victims--s65527"/><id>urn:uuid:610bdf70-3eba-48d5-827c-23794c0e0dc6</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:19:08.941-04:00</updated><summary>When a reporter asked Tierney if he believed Heuermann had killed other people besides the</summary></entry><entry><title>Trader Joe's $2.99 striped mini totes draw Long Island lines</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/trader-joes-striped-tote-bags-ma1sx5xm"/><id>urn:uuid:05df503a-37ab-4c8b-8266-e66c77c9f069</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:18:12.298-04:00</updated><summary>Trader Joe's started selling its striped summer mini tote bags Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/b52-crash-edwards-air-force-base-california-m55781"/><id>urn:uuid:90403be0-b735-4695-a0a0-73d3bdd61a8d</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:17:43.995-04:00</updated><summary>Military officials have identified all eight people killed in this week's fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.</summary></entry><entry><title>Golden Knights promote Ryan Craig to head coach from AHL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/craig-mccrimmon-tortorella-golden-knights-n22243"/><id>urn:uuid:c547b340-4ff6-486f-a57e-00c314afd227</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:16:47.555-04:00</updated><summary>After having previously hired established head coaches, the Vegas Golden Knights this time stayed within the organization and promoted Ryan Craig on Wednesday from its American Hockey League affiliate in suburban Henderson.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart to throw out first pitch for Yankees vs. White Sox</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/jalen-brunson-josh-hart-first-pitch-m4moq579"/><id>urn:uuid:a3ca2e77-dd05-4396-b476-368bb9de24e7</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:13:15.655-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks stars are fresh off helping the team win its first NBA championship since 1973.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raffaele 'Ralph' Stile, longtime educator from Ronkonkoma, dies at 90</title><author><name>Jennifer Fauci</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/raffaele-ralph-stile-obituary-cm3zy7mr"/><id>urn:uuid:8760f337-1bf2-40db-bf82-499216d0dc5d</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:09:23.778-04:00</updated><summary>The Ronkonkoma resident was a teacher and principal in the Sachem Central School District.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fao-wfp-hunger-report-famine-sudan-yemen-gaza-r64077"/><id>urn:uuid:6006cd08-2f7f-46a1-a562-9f412407c9b6</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:07:21.549-04:00</updated><summary>The United Nations' food agencies warn that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, calling for urgent action.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trevor Bauer will pitch for the Ducks on Sunday</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/trevor-bauer-returns-hg11j21u"/><id>urn:uuid:7e3cdfd7-fb05-4268-b468-b5cc64c30924</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:06:47.330-04:00</updated><summary>He's back from an injury, and he'll sign autographs Friday</summary></entry><entry><title>Former mayor Paul Rupp written in as new Bayville Village mayor</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/mayor-bayville-write-in-village-gczjj40f"/><id>urn:uuid:ec7d7c60-ef98-4006-8a2e-7e0d5de4f2ae</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:05:38.743-04:00</updated><summary>No one filed petitions to run for mayor of Bayville, triggering an unusual write-in race.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scotland's Hearts paired with Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying. Fenerbahce gets Gornik</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uefa-champions-league-qualifying-draw-hearts-d91086"/><id>urn:uuid:0b058a6e-3d6d-48c4-ac33-a1ac9a630272</id><updated>2026-06-17T13:02:44.069-04:00</updated><summary>After a devastating final-game loss in the Scottish Premiership, Heart of Midlothian's longer path toward the lucrative Champions League will start in Austria in July.</summary></entry><entry><title>West Hempstead bakery Sydney's Sweets scored spot at Knicks championship party</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/knicks-bakery-championships-long-island-a355pbcf"/><id>urn:uuid:5dced70a-01aa-4980-8f3e-08f84127c8c2</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:56:11.759-04:00</updated><summary>The best part, the couple says: "We were able to stay for the event."</summary></entry><entry><title>Jaguars make Ross Matiscik the NFL's highest-paid long snapper</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jacksonville-jaguars-long-snapper-ross-matiscik-d91003"/><id>urn:uuid:643ba040-b10b-4e00-8b2f-3e92615d9498</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:54:15.557-04:00</updated><summary>Jacksonville's Ross Matiscik is now the NFL's highest-paid long snapper.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turkey lashes out at European Parliament report urging EU sanctions on justice minister</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-european-parliament-report-sanctions-x59057"/><id>urn:uuid:85c575b1-dc5d-481a-942b-98e41a110d2e</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:49:22.815-04:00</updated><summary>Turkey has rejected a European Parliament report calling for possible sanctions on its justice minister and other officials accused of human rights violations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wildfire-spokane-washington-evacuation-i79632"/><id>urn:uuid:581ae56e-36fe-44de-aec4-e5e73d3e1164</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:38:32.009-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say high winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood, forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 people and destroying at least 15 homes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heuermann's attorney not sure where client will be imprisoned</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/heuermann-s-attorney-not-sure-where-client-will-be-imprisoned-j22130"/><id>urn:uuid:89e4d85c-cd06-48fd-a189-a92a8fa5fcd0</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:37:13.067-04:00</updated><summary>Michael J. Brown, Heuerman's attorney, told reporters outside the courthouse that he is still not</summary></entry><entry><title>Heuermann attorney wasn't sure if remarks would be made</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/heuermann-attorney-wasn-t-sure-if-remarks-would-be-made-y10671"/><id>urn:uuid:f6a653b6-5eac-4b6c-bf72-031d5e919239</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:29:26.851-04:00</updated><summary>Rex Heuermann's attorney, Michael J. Brown, called his client an "interesting" person. "He comes across</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-offshore-wind-energy-climate-interior-invenergy-y40148"/><id>urn:uuid:9e35e854-8bea-480e-a303-f04b07f8d649</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:26:35.772-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration says it's buying back another energy company's U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Macron deploys Versailles' gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/versailles-dazzle-diplomacy-s43498"/><id>urn:uuid:29156982-8f61-4205-8e9e-a5e4c15639ec</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:19:08.064-04:00</updated><summary>French President Emmanuel Macron is opening the gilded gates of Louis XIV's palace to U.S. President Donald Trump for a private reception, show and dinner marking America's 250th birthday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: 'Leviticus' makes a demon out of desire in an auspicious debut for Adrian Chiarella</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/leviticus-movie-review-b18370"/><id>urn:uuid:0f77c060-6df4-4123-8904-91a8f89403e8</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:09:36.720-04:00</updated><summary>The new movie "Leviticus" is being released this weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cuba's Communist Party convenes unscheduled session to debate new economic measures</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-diaz-canel-economic-reforms-us-blockade-o42195"/><id>urn:uuid:6f82dd2e-d528-4115-bbd9-f536ad230813</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:06:11.208-04:00</updated><summary>Cuba's Communist Party has called an unscheduled session, days after President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced an economic reform package.</summary></entry><entry><title>A primer on uranium enrichment as Iran's nuclear program faces scrutiny</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uranium-enrichment-explainer-iran-war-nuclear-program-s04711"/><id>urn:uuid:3964a125-c2bf-464a-9723-26954d96896d</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:04:29.172-04:00</updated><summary>Iran war negotiations are putting the country's uranium enrichment program back under scrutiny.</summary></entry><entry><title>Macy's Fourth of July show to feature Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa and Shaboozey</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/macys-july-4-post-malone-q71093"/><id>urn:uuid:c3cb882b-cb6b-4a6e-bcb8-5a6740aee39d</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:00:25.431-04:00</updated><summary>Macy's is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a spectacular July Fourth fireworks show featuring performances by Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cholesterol guidelines get a welcome overhaul</title><author><name>Lisa Jarvis</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/cholesterol-guidelines-iu7lyyuf"/><id>urn:uuid:5653a643-59a1-46be-944f-e118d71e37d8</id><updated>2026-06-17T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Doctors could now advocate statins even for some people in their 30s.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cape-verde-vozinha-mother-visa-world-cup-b02106"/><id>urn:uuid:9c38fb03-b339-4ea9-ab11-f74788c33f79</id><updated>2026-06-17T11:38:48.669-04:00</updated><summary>The mother of Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son's next World Cup match.</summary></entry><entry><title>Feyenoord rehires Giovanni van Bronckhorst as coach for Champions League season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/feyenoord-coach-bronckhorst-persie-a59157"/><id>urn:uuid:2637338c-26ac-4b10-8f2a-bad630bdee2e</id><updated>2026-06-17T11:25:05.809-04:00</updated><summary>Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been hired to coach former club Feyenoord in the Champions League next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angel Reese is enjoying first season in Atlanta as her double-doubles are helping Dream earn wins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/atlanta-dream-angel-reese-a48431"/><id>urn:uuid:b1af33f7-a344-4d8b-9e02-349925c8707f</id><updated>2026-06-17T11:24:57.681-04:00</updated><summary>Angel Reese looked like a perfect fit for Atlanta when she was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Dream.</summary></entry><entry><title>Uganda court charges lawyer for jailed Ugandan opposition leader with concealing treason</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uganda-army-chief-kainerugaba-lukwago-o29477"/><id>urn:uuid:1d9fc309-58af-43dc-8115-cbbac1a2e433</id><updated>2026-06-17T11:03:47.071-04:00</updated><summary>A court in Uganda has charged Erias Lukwago, an attorney for jailed opposition leader Kizza Besigye, with concealing treason.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tropical-storm-arthur-gulf-america-texas-louisiana-r47856"/><id>urn:uuid:3d324bfa-2f9b-41a9-bdb8-b8a48232e4ad</id><updated>2026-06-17T11:02:48.080-04:00</updated><summary>Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague's timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bubonic-plague-black-death-outbreak-siberia-a22168"/><id>urn:uuid:919167f8-b65f-4ef3-8a83-a9d7bab0c183</id><updated>2026-06-17T11:02:33.635-04:00</updated><summary>Scientists have found evidence of the oldest known plague, dating back about 5,500 years ago — some 200 years earlier than previously thought.</summary></entry><entry><title>China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/china-trade-exports-tariffs-trump-germany-h75600"/><id>urn:uuid:f5337b53-9fe7-4a14-8898-12e5f0439c0c</id><updated>2026-06-17T10:54:59.733-04:00</updated><summary>For eight years, the United States has waged economic war on China, slapping big taxes on Chinese products before they enter America.</summary></entry><entry><title>More than 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza during ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-gaza-death-toll-casualties-c08660"/><id>urn:uuid:3b8e563c-a018-49e8-911e-5b320a6cf337</id><updated>2026-06-17T10:51:54.460-04:00</updated><summary>Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October.</summary></entry><entry><title>British TV personality Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer in final 'Clarkson's Farm' episodes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/jeremy-clarkson-farm-prostate-cancer-top-gear-w50216"/><id>urn:uuid:da42166c-ea66-4c1e-8141-7f00ba771001</id><updated>2026-06-17T10:49:49.724-04:00</updated><summary>British television personality Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has prostate cancer on the final fifth-season episodes of his farm reality show.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maple Leafs hire former LA Kings coach Jim Hiller to replace Craig Berube</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/maple-leafs-coach-jim-hiller-g40207"/><id>urn:uuid:061c15da-3570-488c-ada0-e8a0d048bee4</id><updated>2026-06-17T10:39:06.396-04:00</updated><summary>The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history.</summary></entry><entry><title>15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-our-oceans-summit-mombasa-declaration-x10982"/><id>urn:uuid:d46145ee-1eb6-41f1-95d5-7b339f1c6a06</id><updated>2026-06-17T10:22:22.083-04:00</updated><summary>Fifteen countries have adopted the Mombasa Declaration to combat illegal fishing, which experts say costs the global economy up to $50 billion annually.</summary></entry><entry><title>Migrants clash with police at a deportation site in South Africa where thousands have gathered</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/migration-migrants-clashes-immigration-south-africa-e71546"/><id>urn:uuid:5195e55e-d9e4-498c-b01b-3e23aa7c03ca</id><updated>2026-06-17T10:14:23.208-04:00</updated><summary>Police have fired rubber bullets and used stun grenades against migrants protesting near a community hall in South Africa where thousands are being processed for deportation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks parade details: Police presence and street, subway closures outlined for lower Manhattan</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/street-subway-closures-knicks-parade-k8ma13d6"/><id>urn:uuid:2b9f8119-80fa-4417-88a6-856608ff8696</id><updated>2026-06-17T10:10:07.299-04:00</updated><summary>The city has offered key information about navigating the celebration on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why Aldi is giving away free mystery boxes of groceries</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/aldi-mystery-boxes-long-island-is3pn2n3"/><id>urn:uuid:ee5a4d7f-8a43-4bee-b277-6a71400b20c0</id><updated>2026-06-17T10:03:54.110-04:00</updated><summary>The discount grocer's latest giveaway borrows from the mystery box craze, using surprise products to spark curiosity, introduce shoppers to new items and stand out in a competitive grocery market.</summary></entry><entry><title>A look at recent deadly aviation accidents in the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/plane-crashes-deaths-texas-missouri-california-n15817"/><id>urn:uuid:6e32498c-81c3-4a53-9d3f-12598be711ee</id><updated>2026-06-17T10:01:01.247-04:00</updated><summary>Three different models of aircraft have crashed in recent days in the U.S., killing 21 people in Missouri, California and Texas and leading to federal investigations into the causes.</summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. Open 2026 golf watch parties, events on Long Island</title><author><name>Lynn Petry</name><email>lynn.petry@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/us-open-golf-watch-parties-h1gw365r"/><id>urn:uuid:5321b85f-6293-4290-a162-f5a5fc4b4762</id><updated>2026-06-17T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Fans can enjoy the U.S. Open Golf Championship at local viewing parties featuring golf simulators and drink specials.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luigi Mangione attorneys to present psychiatric defense in fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/crime/luigi-mangione-brian-thompson-united-healthcare-psychiatric-i83186"/><id>urn:uuid:421dfd71-3fcc-4438-9825-c5fd58752a46</id><updated>2026-06-17T09:59:09.395-04:00</updated><summary>His attorneys detailed their psychiatric defense plan for the September trial in the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chef dads describe their dream meals for Father's Day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/chef-dads-fathers-day-meals-d87345"/><id>urn:uuid:bea33a8f-1d25-40d6-93ce-5636271aa0ee</id><updated>2026-06-17T09:54:28.056-04:00</updated><summary>Father's Day is approaching, and what do dads who are chefs want for their ideal Father's Day meal.</summary></entry><entry><title>NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nato-us-trump-troops-withdraw-rutte-l92698"/><id>urn:uuid:d4c3f191-795a-4b51-b4cf-cd87346fc8a0</id><updated>2026-06-17T09:49:53.700-04:00</updated><summary>NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is downplaying the impact of the Trump administration's decision to reduce military support for allies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musetti withdraws from Wimbledon and opens up spot for fellow Italian Berrettini</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/musetti-berrettini-wimbledon-s81305"/><id>urn:uuid:7932744d-88d3-4d55-b85a-f10bcc069c27</id><updated>2026-06-17T09:42:32.411-04:00</updated><summary>Former Wimbledon semifinalist Lorenzo Musetti has pulled out of the upcoming grass-court Grand Slam as he continues to recover from a left thigh injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japanese fair trade officials raid 6 ice cream makers on suspicion of price fixing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/fair-trade-ice-cream-japan-raids-b96625"/><id>urn:uuid:dced708a-4c74-4b75-991c-bed3ef3579e5</id><updated>2026-06-17T09:39:40.717-04:00</updated><summary>Six major Japanese ice cream makers have been raided by the government fair trade watchdog officials on suspicion of price fixing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poland-russia-artist-killing-putin-critic-u32478"/><id>urn:uuid:93a63823-9c72-40de-a2fe-8fa43ff382c4</id><updated>2026-06-17T09:32:54.221-04:00</updated><summary>Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the killing of a Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin looks like a political assassination.</summary></entry><entry><title>Microhistory pioneer Carlo Ginzburg, who gave voice to the marginalized, dies at 87</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-carlo-ginzburg-dead-micro-history-pisa-x20316"/><id>urn:uuid:83996e39-d58b-4bf9-904a-d45c56585c29</id><updated>2026-06-17T09:30:44.755-04:00</updated><summary>Carlo Ginzburg, a renowned Italian historian, has died at 87.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 16-month-old and his mother recover from Ebola in rare good news from outbreak in Congo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ebola-baby-recovered-y48603"/><id>urn:uuid:bf1afd28-0199-4810-93b2-1d459e96c1b7</id><updated>2026-06-17T09:21:53.755-04:00</updated><summary>A 16-month-old baby and his mother have recovered from Ebola in eastern Congo.</summary></entry><entry><title>What Heuermann has been doing in jail as he awaited sentencing</title><author><name>Michael O'Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/what-heuermann-has-been-doing-in-jail-as-he-awaited-sentencing-v38104"/><id>urn:uuid:b1f9151a-78ac-4c0e-b7ea-97002736f917</id><updated>2026-06-17T08:47:39.564-04:00</updated><summary>It's unclear how Rex Heuermann will respond when he is confronted by the families of</summary></entry><entry><title>Retail sales up a strong 0.9% in May, underscoring the resilience of the US consumer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/retail-economy-consumer-spending-p72952"/><id>urn:uuid:5de16c36-f63c-4181-b6da-9a337af52998</id><updated>2026-06-17T08:40:45.436-04:00</updated><summary>Shoppers stepped up their spending in May, surpassing economists' expectations, as temperatures warmed and gasoline prices leveled off.</summary></entry><entry><title>$1 million lottery prize claimed is 3rd collected on Long Island this month</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/1-million-claim-lottery-scratch-off-ticket-sl7jk2kf"/><id>urn:uuid:1eb543c6-85d6-455b-96ce-6ede1432a402</id><updated>2026-06-17T08:31:48.859-04:00</updated><summary>The game still has two $5 million top prizes and nine $1 million second prizes outstanding as of this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's pick to lead FEMA pledges to be 'fair and reasonable' in assessing disaster aid requests</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cameron-hamilton-fema-dhs-trump-s72512"/><id>urn:uuid:4771edd3-a1a7-4ed1-8e07-346f0f5eb796</id><updated>2026-06-17T08:30:53.053-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is pledging to senators to be "fair and reasonable" in assessing requests for disaster.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks parade lottery: NYC giving away 600 free tickets to Thursday's City Hall championship ceremony</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/free-tickets-knicks-nyc-championship-ceremony-ldvoot4h"/><id>urn:uuid:3268eaff-d1d4-43fb-a011-5594cb3d28cf</id><updated>2026-06-17T08:01:09.372-04:00</updated><summary>Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that New York City will give away 600 free tickets to Thursday's ceremony.</summary></entry><entry><title>DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/washington-primary-delegate-holmes-norton-white-trump-x09491"/><id>urn:uuid:f4be4f09-d24e-4281-b62e-54c0d0170134</id><updated>2026-06-17T07:53:58.381-04:00</updated><summary>For the first time in a generation, Washingtonians are waking up to a general election lineup that doesn't include Eleanor Holmes Norton as delegate.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran and Egypt will meet, uncomfortably, in Seattle's World Cup 'Pride Match'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-seattle-iran-egypt-gay-pride-lgbtq-c16730"/><id>urn:uuid:9fff20dc-1760-4430-b0c7-d3c0ec307991</id><updated>2026-06-17T07:48:43.120-04:00</updated><summary>Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive countries for gays and lesbians.</summary></entry><entry><title>A New York House primary has become an AI industry family feud with millions in corporate spending</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/bores-new-york-house-ai-tech-spending-y89969"/><id>urn:uuid:aaf03323-5fee-4a90-897b-f513cdf7494f</id><updated>2026-06-17T07:22:25.457-04:00</updated><summary>New York Democratic Assemblyman Alex Bores is running for Congress, and the tech industry is deeply involved.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kylian Mbappé by the numbers: Star striker starts his World Cup by breaking France scoring record</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mbappe-france-goals-record-v93316"/><id>urn:uuid:66b95bcd-2039-49fc-b607-2bb504279040</id><updated>2026-06-17T07:14:43.226-04:00</updated><summary>Kylian Mbappé broke the France scoring record with two goals against Senegal at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Save on gas with these five Edmunds-recommended used plug-in hybrid vehicles</title><author><name> By CHRISTIAN WARDLAW of Edmunds</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/used-plugin-vehicles-auto-shopping-y99778"/><id>urn:uuid:50ae9d2a-0c55-4e38-9a17-b0b188a30549</id><updated>2026-06-17T07:14:02.657-04:00</updated><summary>Plug-in hybrids may come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: They're a great way to dip your toes into the electric vehicle pool without completely giving up the convenience of gasoline.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scotland's Hearts paired with Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying. Fenerbahce gets Gornik</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uefa-champions-league-qualifying-draw-hearts-e14481"/><id>urn:uuid:27061993-a5bd-4dd4-a6c1-f398ecaaa6b8</id><updated>2026-06-17T07:00:38.201-04:00</updated><summary>After a devastating final-game loss in the Scottish Premiership, Heart of Midlothian's longer path toward the lucrative Champions League will start in Austria in July.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada's Carney isn't having a bilateral meeting with Trump at G7 but says it's not a snub</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/carney-trump-g7-canada-trade-snub-meeting-l52043"/><id>urn:uuid:781fd9d2-9140-4a8c-873b-15d16869e2e6</id><updated>2026-06-17T06:47:15.872-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will leave the G7 summit without a formal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as the free trade agreement between the countries faces an uncertain future.</summary></entry><entry><title>Draw list for Champions League second qualifying round</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uefa-champions-league-draw-list-fenerbahce-hearts-l26786"/><id>urn:uuid:193777c6-5ece-4f2f-bdb8-05c6aa42dc14</id><updated>2026-06-17T06:29:41.305-04:00</updated><summary>Draw made Wednesday for the Champions League second qualifying round.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turkish state broadcaster drops veteran World Cup commentator over Iran-New Zealand mix-up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-commentator-suspended-mistake-iran-newzealand-o35127"/><id>urn:uuid:d523da7e-0390-4786-bdda-084067a0d7b9</id><updated>2026-06-17T06:26:02.134-04:00</updated><summary>Turkish state broadcaster TRT has removed a commentator from its World Cup roster after he mixed up the Iran and New Zealand teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to the Battle of Bunker Hill</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/battle-bunker-hill-american-revolution-boston-250-r63266"/><id>urn:uuid:d3a06371-954b-4645-a0bf-1e4f699e50ae</id><updated>2026-06-17T06:21:37.607-04:00</updated><summary>An archaeological dig at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill has revealed ammunition used in the fight along with the outlines of an earthen fort built to protect the patriots fighting the British.</summary></entry><entry><title>US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-war-oil-deal-june-17-2026-o94546"/><id>urn:uuid:87656659-1016-4490-a755-38d169fcf505</id><updated>2026-06-17T06:14:04.638-04:00</updated><summary>An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-g7-summit-trump-zelenskyy-t53805"/><id>urn:uuid:36f75fcb-c967-4d4f-a7b0-70cc2e073769</id><updated>2026-06-17T06:08:39.103-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured key support from world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France.</summary></entry><entry><title>Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-putin-asean-summit-kazan-k49234"/><id>urn:uuid:09dc2aae-771a-4f3b-9c73-794986c139da</id><updated>2026-06-17T06:07:56.707-04:00</updated><summary>Russians President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the regional bloc.</summary></entry><entry><title>US OPEN '26: A look back as far as 125 years at key dates in Open history</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-shinnecock-hills-history-m37118"/><id>urn:uuid:aaa88759-34a5-4bba-b487-5bd119c66f61</id><updated>2026-06-17T06:00:53.174-04:00</updated><summary>A look back at U.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kansas' Darryn Peterson is the headliner among top-flight 1-and-done guards in NBA draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-draft-2026-peterson-guards-preview-b40693"/><id>urn:uuid:79f5d820-801d-43f2-97e4-4e8076cef268</id><updated>2026-06-17T06:00:44.175-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas' Darryn Peterson headlines the top tier of one-and-done guard prospects for next week's NBA draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash and blamed for killing momentum at World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-hydration-breaks-water-breaks-t64342"/><id>urn:uuid:c2d776e9-7780-4ec6-b5a4-0d782dec52ff</id><updated>2026-06-17T06:00:41.119-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA has implemented mandatory breaks midway through each half at all matches for this World Cup to allow players to hydrate because of the extreme heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico during the near-six-week tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Open host Shinnecock shares a complicated past with golf and American history</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/shinnecock-shippen-us-open-native-american-f10159"/><id>urn:uuid:0060c920-fd00-43f3-97c5-1adc3831dfd4</id><updated>2026-06-17T06:00:26.101-04:00</updated><summary>On Thursday, 156 players from around the world will tee it up for the sixth U.S. Open held at Shinnecock Hills.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clearing up misconceptions about charter schools</title><author><name>Dermoth Mattison</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/charter-schools-south-shore-charter-school-id50ji71"/><id>urn:uuid:dd7fb91b-5385-438e-8e85-6bcae65ac9a5</id><updated>2026-06-17T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Charter schools remain deeply misunderstood on Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on two-year deal following Manchester City exit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bernardo-silva-real-madrid-manchester-city-d96276"/><id>urn:uuid:a6ae836b-68ac-4d33-b034-5326f01ea446</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:48:03.414-04:00</updated><summary>Bernardo Silva has joined Real Madrid on a two-year contract.</summary></entry><entry><title>Taiwan's foreign minister says Chinese pressure on countries over the island is a 'new normal'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-taiwan-china-diplomacy-oceans-conference-a50922"/><id>urn:uuid:d8d2bb7a-c037-43cb-9396-a492d6c0db39</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:43:29.376-04:00</updated><summary>Taiwan has blamed China for pressuring the Kenyan government to deny Taiwanese scholars' entry to attend a global oceans conference.</summary></entry><entry><title>Philippine Senate president allied with Duterte removed ahead of his daughter's impeachment trial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philippines-senate-gatchalian-cayetano-sara-duterte-j76552"/><id>urn:uuid:802816df-b004-48d0-995b-76f6d4e7005c</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:39:11.923-04:00</updated><summary>A leadership standoff in the Philippine Senate has ended with the removal of an ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte as Senate leader.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yacht owner faults UK government for downplaying Russian warship incident</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-russia-warship-yacht-q62848"/><id>urn:uuid:d4f15cb8-910a-455b-a666-462523b8de57</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:15:54.188-04:00</updated><summary>A British yacht owner who was warned away from a Russian warship by gunfire is criticizing the U.K. government after Prime Minister Keir Starmer tried to downplay the incident.</summary></entry><entry><title>Protesters block copper exports to China from Rio Tinto mine in Mongolia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/mongolia-china-tinto-copper-mine-protest-tolgoi-u92935"/><id>urn:uuid:47586e2a-e0c5-4355-9830-9cdfb1016a37</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:06:57.464-04:00</updated><summary>Protesters have blocked copper exports from a Rio Tinto mine in Mongolia, partially disrupting supply of a mineral important to China's renewable energy sector.</summary></entry><entry><title>Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation's identity, AP-NORC poll finds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poll-america-250-voting-rights-threats-x98904"/><id>urn:uuid:002f7a02-abc3-4f17-b6b5-7e7e843f0319</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:02:50.348-04:00</updated><summary>A new AP-NORC poll has found that most Americans believe civil liberties like the right to vote are under threat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks championship parade a test for Long Island high schoolers facing exams</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler, Layla Duran and Darwin Yanes</name><email>darwin.yanes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/knicks-championship-parade-regents-exams-pim705wm"/><id>urn:uuid:b3dc432d-188f-4fa9-b129-0ea21b532553</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The timing of the Knicks championship parade poses a problem for fans who want to attend but have finals or Regents exams scheduled.</summary></entry><entry><title>A younger set of LI women is getting into canasta</title><author><name>Beth Whitehouse</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/long-island-canasta-groups-gl8f6byy"/><id>urn:uuid:486b1336-c4bc-4f91-a244-338bc7cbda6b</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Mah-jongg may be all the rage right now, but canasta has its own fierce loyalists.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: How Long Island's Anthony Kay revived his MLB career via a detour through Japan</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/anthony-kay-white-sox-yankees-i0bnavwg"/><id>urn:uuid:d7013bab-ef26-4484-87f4-da972adc1af9</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The lefthander, a former Ward Melville star and first-round pick of the Mets, will start for the White Sox on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island office owners borrow $280 million to refinance 14 properties</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/tpg-angelo-gordon-were-group-refinance-jerichoe-sqm3nfr5"/><id>urn:uuid:1fb4c934-d6aa-456c-81da-71d4d4d2ecde</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The new debt comes as TPG and the We're Group shift some of the traditional office space at the 14 properties into medical offices.</summary></entry><entry><title>4 new dessert spots open on Long Island this summer</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/ice-cream-dessert-gluten-free-long-island-pxflob77"/><id>urn:uuid:6b6f2e63-0258-4cbb-8766-93de12ad74fb</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Summer and sweets just go together.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gilgo Beach serial killer: What to know about Rex Heuermann's sentencing Wednesday</title><author><name>Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-rex-heuermann-sentencing-n8u8c6b9"/><id>urn:uuid:4c5c1faf-3c8b-4cd3-a0d8-b9786559c73e</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Heuermann pleaded guilty in April to murdering seven women and acknowledged that he killed an eighth, in a case that shocked Long Island and the nation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Out-of-state money increasingly fuels LI races</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/congress-campaign-contributions-h2e9n3rf"/><id>urn:uuid:489fa11b-3c70-4b43-8c0f-0596ff0cb6a5</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>With party control at stake, congressional races attract donations from all over the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hamptons, Fire Island, North Fork summer rentals booked up fast this year</title><author><name>Stacey Altherr</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/hamptons-fi-nofo-summer-l5ocmj3b"/><id>urn:uuid:b32f9617-9ee6-453e-9e7c-8912cd28f52a</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Hint: Remember the blizzard?</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' Jazz Chisholm celebrates with NBA champion Knicks in New York City</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/jazz-chisholm-knicks-championship-party-w0ff58t9"/><id>urn:uuid:999f793f-f1b7-4890-8303-217a5fd1cd0a</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"We support each other and we know each other and we show love to each other all the time," Jazz Chisholm Jr. said.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIPA rethinking future power, from zinc-based batteries to newer gas-fired plants</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/lipa-power-study-battery-storage-cables-jf439gn8"/><id>urn:uuid:bf3a13fd-7594-43d0-81e4-db27ab7071dc</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>It is looking at zinc-based battery storage, reconsidering undersea cable contracts and thinking about upgrading gas-fired plants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Town of Hempstead must address bus fine mess</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/town-of-hempstead-bus-camera-tickets-p0s0o2w2"/><id>urn:uuid:f247e7cb-55ef-4517-9a4b-690f468d913d</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>What's disturbing is government inaction in correcting an unfair problem.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk lawmakers passed new e-bike laws this year. Now some want to tweak them.</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-bike-legislation-vw0lj1hc"/><id>urn:uuid:f66cea5a-d570-49f3-b93f-f00fb9b99cb4</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The law bans e-bikes from operating on roadways with 30 mph speed limit.</summary></entry><entry><title>More than 500,000 on Long Island to receive STAR tax relief</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/new-york-star-tax-relief-o5f3sxm4"/><id>urn:uuid:5540a38f-f804-45ab-a4c0-cba22a11fb23</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Homeowners with a combined household income below $500,000 will receive a credit between $350 and $600.</summary></entry><entry><title>Remembering Wetson's, Long Island's original burger-and-fries chain</title><author><name>Frank Lovece</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/nostalgia/wetsons-fast-food-nostalgia-long-island-cmag71dt"/><id>urn:uuid:e016b4eb-b5f3-44b2-8f73-ed1aa88b3820</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long before McDonald's and Burger King became ubiquitous on LI, Wetson's was the place to go for 15-cent burgers and 10-cent fries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: As other teams chased superstars, the Knicks built a cohesive unit much like 1970 and 1973</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knick-nba-champion-jalen-brunson-karl-anthony-towns-fdla3wg6"/><id>urn:uuid:c57f860a-9715-4090-862b-36fd56e03465</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>This year's team was built in a similar fashion to the championship squads of the '70s, which remain etched into the hearts of the fan base.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' Nolan McLean still learning all the angles of pitching in the majors</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-nolan-mclean-wm058rf1"/><id>urn:uuid:ea4280be-4ca8-41bc-bcbe-790558f8201c</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>McLean, 24, has pitched less than 125 major-league innings. There's room for growth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Will they ever own a home? Long Island renters fear the 'American Dream' is out of reach</title><author><name>Brianne Ledda and Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/wallet-watch/long-island-renters-homeownership-housing-affordability-ykxym7uo"/><id>urn:uuid:709f591f-ad4b-491c-9467-6af114f828ad</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>They've saved, worked extra jobs and kept looking. Many Long Island renters still can't find a path to homeownership.</summary></entry><entry><title>Social Security crisis, guilty plea in fatal crash, Knicks win</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/social-security-fatal-crash-offficer-killed-knicks-os2zv7rg"/><id>urn:uuid:f83f5757-ac35-41b8-bf44-9c7683919323</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 East End rentals you can still snag this summer</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/fi-hamptons-rentals-available-rzkpd840"/><id>urn:uuid:8011c9a8-dfdf-487c-b00f-95cbecca2e95</id><updated>2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Even mid-season, it is possible to find a summer rental on Long Island's East End or on Fire Island, local agents said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spain's former PM Zapatero questioned by judge in corruption probe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-zapatero-investigation-court-jewelry-g25686"/><id>urn:uuid:9c5527b3-4974-4242-a4ae-585b19177f13</id><updated>2026-06-17T04:34:59.681-04:00</updated><summary>Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has appeared before a judge in Madrid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-jay-clayton-congress-voting-bill-x31262"/><id>urn:uuid:5ef16498-adc5-46be-9351-9665e92f7ca5</id><updated>2026-06-17T04:21:18.526-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is trying to stop the confirmation process for his own nominee to head the nation's intelligence agencies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received a lung transplant</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/norway-crown-princess-mettemarit-lung-transplant-e15377"/><id>urn:uuid:d73fb353-16f5-4942-8751-67fc58b7a725</id><updated>2026-06-17T04:12:38.795-04:00</updated><summary>Norway's royal house says Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant.</summary></entry><entry><title>French president urges US to share cutting-edge AI and democracies to cooperate on regulation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/g7-france-ai-sovereignty-o37653"/><id>urn:uuid:25fb6707-851f-42be-a007-dc17e9fee949</id><updated>2026-06-17T03:50:37.282-04:00</updated><summary>French President Emmanuel Macron is urging the U.S. not to keep cutting-edge AI to itself, calling for global cooperation on AI regulation.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: US-Iran deal takes 'immediate effect' after both sides sign, Pakistan premier says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/g7-summit-trump-ai-france-17-june-2026-f72748"/><id>urn:uuid:ffb95d25-accb-4bc6-b1b8-58533ceb9a5f</id><updated>2026-06-17T03:33:53.951-04:00</updated><summary>Leaders of both the U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of agreement on ending the war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police rescue more than 400 cats from being eaten in Vietnam in a bust of a major animal theft ring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vietnam-cats-animal-theft-rescue-police-arrests-r98751"/><id>urn:uuid:85d77b0f-3d17-4603-b0e7-ab35a800131f</id><updated>2026-06-17T03:18:18.182-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Vietnam have seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of an animal theft ring last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Austria beats Jordan 3-1 for its first World Cup win in 36 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-austria-jordan-score-s23213"/><id>urn:uuid:702e3fa9-1c4f-4797-93c3-5e9d8fea2324</id><updated>2026-06-17T02:29:31.910-04:00</updated><summary>Austria won a World Cup game for the first time since 1990 with a 3-1 victory over a Jordan team on debut at soccer's premier global event.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from AP's report on Latin America's hard shift to the right</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/latin-america-crime-immigration-election-backlash-politics-t97108"/><id>urn:uuid:1ebf6fdd-4941-405b-907b-0cde5abac9d5</id><updated>2026-06-17T02:20:47.774-04:00</updated><summary>Right-wing populists have been making headway in some of Latin America's biggest economies, promising a strong-arm approach to combatting crime and illegal immigration as an answer to the left-wing populism that took hold in the region just a few years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>As crime surges in some Latin American countries, a far-right backlash is brewing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/latin-america-crime-immigration-backlash-politics-n33028"/><id>urn:uuid:1e15935f-10cf-419e-a33a-2af487c6dc93</id><updated>2026-06-17T02:11:35.552-04:00</updated><summary>At the start of this decade, Latin America leaned left as progressive politicians gained power amid public outrage over inequities worsened by the pandemic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Africa's clean energy projects face financing barrier from credit rating rules</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/credit-renewable-energy-africa-debt-b42243"/><id>urn:uuid:d4f4be11-2d1c-4e30-be5e-acf922749258</id><updated>2026-06-17T01:50:18.743-04:00</updated><summary>Billions pledged for Africa's clean energy transition are failing to translate into projects on the ground as high financing costs deter investors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uganda-congo-ebola-spirituality-religion-faith-healers-a02892"/><id>urn:uuid:585b9149-5977-41cd-969d-f3f1231d2475</id><updated>2026-06-17T01:25:36.043-04:00</updated><summary>Whenever Ebola comes, some of those stricken choose the road to the nearest hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lowe hits go-ahead homer, Reynolds connects twice as Pirates rally past Athletics for 6-5 victory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-athletics-score-lowe-reynolds-h14916"/><id>urn:uuid:099a5f6e-9330-4c78-b198-d2634ab1fae7</id><updated>2026-06-17T01:22:08.980-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks sink on worries about a possible hike to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-rates-oil-us-iran-y37902"/><id>urn:uuid:603edd71-3cfd-4f4d-a7f8-ebf742f7188d</id><updated>2026-06-17T01:13:48.342-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. stocks dropped on speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Far from the World Cup, a girls team tries to revive soccer dreams for war-ravaged Sudan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/sudan-girls-women-soccer-morocco-v26494"/><id>urn:uuid:e354ecd4-e180-4e6c-a5b9-3b539e317f17</id><updated>2026-06-17T01:09:07.297-04:00</updated><summary>Sudan's women's national soccer team has made its first international appearance since civil war erupted in the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>A chilling Romanian exhibition replays videotaped secret police interrogations from 1989</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/romania-securitate-exhibition-history-o10305"/><id>urn:uuid:dd61e5b5-8a54-4811-bf0f-096d7e615c7c</id><updated>2026-06-17T01:05:34.160-04:00</updated><summary>An exhibition in Romania's capital highlights the harsh reality of interrogations by the country's communist-era secret police.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cal Raleigh delivers decisive hit in return from injured list as Mariners top Orioles 3-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-orioles-score-raleigh-j26478"/><id>urn:uuid:4d015d6c-fdf7-44de-9a76-ddaaa01695f0</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:34:35.092-04:00</updated><summary>Cal Raleigh hit a two-run single in his return from the injured list, Logan Gilbert struck out a season-high 10 in seven strong innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/redistricting-georgia-trump-gerrymander-e23374"/><id>urn:uuid:12aaa411-9469-4d4c-948f-2e7fb679ba65</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:24:20.948-04:00</updated><summary>Republican lawmakers in Georgia won't redraw congressional and state legislative districts for the 2028 elections during a special session called by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp.</summary></entry><entry><title>'A million years isn't enough': Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gilgo-beach-ny-serial-killings-rex-heuermann-s62877"/><id>urn:uuid:6db953d4-2ef4-449f-b7c3-246ae4ab80ec</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:22:54.672-04:00</updated><summary>A Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has been sentenced to to life in prison without parole.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohtani hits 15th homer as Dodgers beat Rays 1-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-rays-score-ohtani-b61023"/><id>urn:uuid:cc6e1fa5-1c87-413f-9305-3783b0f6f35b</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:21:17.564-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani hit his 15th home run of the season and Justin Wrobleski threw six innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.</summary></entry><entry><title>A timeline of the investigation of the Gilgo Beach killings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rex-heuermann-gilgo-beach-serial-killer-d06051"/><id>urn:uuid:e7b4e89e-c4e4-463a-a381-ce7f9b025166</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:20:17.719-04:00</updated><summary>In 2010, police searching for a missing woman began finding human remains in the scrub along a barrier island parkway near New York's Gilgo Beach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Village election results: Voters choose incumbent mayors in Manorhaven and Centre Island</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-village-election-results-e8jfvacj"/><id>urn:uuid:2c01d94b-dcff-466d-a9b2-581c405af96d</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:09:55.936-04:00</updated><summary>Nine Long Island villages had contested mayoral and trustee races Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-plane-crash-h68397"/><id>urn:uuid:ee4532af-5c2c-437e-aea2-f5550499359e</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:09:07.322-04:00</updated><summary>Investigators are on the scene where business jet crashed on a Texas highway, killing one person on board.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tunisia's Hervé Renard embraces challenge against Japan in World Cup debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/tunisia-renard-coach-world-cup-c86992"/><id>urn:uuid:6e45e9ff-9a19-4e1a-b902-73ee1cf369ff</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:07:10.110-04:00</updated><summary>Hervé Renard has taken over as Tunisia's head coach, replacing Sabri Lamouchi after a heavy loss to Sweden.</summary></entry><entry><title>A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/presidential-libraries-obama-fdr-reagan-x53717"/><id>urn:uuid:9fc6c7da-2437-4244-b2c1-bb7dd02089cb</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:06:40.739-04:00</updated><summary>Franklin Roosevelt helped launch the modern system of presidential libraries in the late 1930s.</summary></entry><entry><title>G7 leaders back Trump's deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-g7-iran-france-india-c75700"/><id>urn:uuid:54e73c0f-496d-46e3-8e72-f1b869b1f26d</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:04:20.207-04:00</updated><summary>Leaders at the Group of Seven summit have backed U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Germany and Poland sign a new defense deal as the balance of power in Europe shifts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poland-germany-military-nato-cooperation-defense-russia-k31031"/><id>urn:uuid:f6632d08-946b-4698-a435-480838058186</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:03:56.405-04:00</updated><summary>Germany and Poland have signed a new defense agreement to strengthen European military cooperation amid tensions with Russia.</summary></entry><entry><title>The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-war-nuclear-talks-a34413"/><id>urn:uuid:82ce3e56-14a4-4771-8081-206866743f0c</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:01:41.127-04:00</updated><summary>The interim deal between the U.S. and Iran is supposed to usher in a two-month period that would address Tehran's nuclear program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/federal-reserve-kevin-warsh-interest-rates-i37316"/><id>urn:uuid:6ce58c28-b11f-4649-8b8b-4c570557dbd9</id><updated>2026-06-17T00:01:33.578-04:00</updated><summary>The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet nearly half the central bank's policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation.</summary></entry></feed>