Mamdani's $50 WCup ticket lottery fuels NJ feud
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that only 1,000 tickets, priced at $50 each, will be made available to residents of the city of more than 8 million for the World Cup. Source link
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NOAA predicts below-normal hurricane season amid building El Niño
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted Thursday that the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season could be shorter than normal as El Nino intensifies amid its development. NOAA’s outlook predicts a 55 percent chance of a below-normal season, with eight to 14 named storms likely to develop. Between those three to six storms… Source link
SoftBank extends scorching rally, surging over 12%, as investors crowd into AI trade
The logo of Japanese company SoftBank Group is seen outside the company’s headquarters in Tokyo on January 22, 2025. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images SoftBank Group shares extended their scorching rally to a second day, rising over 12% Friday, and building on momentum after Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings boosted AI-linked stocks. The company’s shares…
Sources: Stafford gets 1-year, $55M extension
Reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams have agreed to a one-year, $55 million extension, sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The QB is now tied to LA through the 2027 season, with $105 million remaining on his deal. Source link
House Republicans fume at Senate for punting immigration funding package
House Republicans are fuming over the Senate’s decision to postpone a vote on the immigration funding package until next month, pushing to meet President Trump’s self-imposed deadline of June 1 to get the bill to his desk. The decision to halt action on the package, which Republicans are hoping to pass without Democratic votes… Source…
Japan core inflation softens to over four year low, weakening case for BOJ rate hike
A gas station attendant refuels a customer’s car in Tokyo on April 24, 2026. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s core inflation eased more than expected in April to its lowest level since March 2022, potentially weakening the case for an early rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Core inflation — which…
Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup p…
There are four teams alive in the postseason, with several legitimate candidates for playoff MVP. Source link
Acting Navy secretary: Taiwan weapons sales paused to ensure munitions for Iran war
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Kao said Thursday that the United States is blocking $14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan because of the Trump administration’s war with Iran. Speaking during a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing, Cao stressed that the US still has “plenty” of missiles and interceptors, even as scrutiny over America’s dwindling munitions…
IMAX has held ‘preliminary talks’ with potential buyers: Source
An Imax private screening for the movie “First Man” at an AMC theater in New York on Oct. 10, 2018. Lars Niki | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Shares of premium theater company IMAX jumped after the closing bell Thursday following a report that it’s exploring a sale. A source familiar with the company…
USMNT's Richards tears ankle ligaments before WC
USMNT defender Chris Richards has torn two ligaments in his ankle, although a source tells ESPN he is expected to be fit for the World Cup, which starts in three weeks. Source link