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By NewsPress Now ‘The Outsiders’ wins best musical at Tony Awards NEW YORK | “The Outsiders,” a gritty adaptation of the classic young adult novel, became the essence of a Broadway insider on Sunday, winning the Tony Award for best new musical on a night when women made strides. The musical based on the beloved

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By NewsPress Now Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs arrested Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was arrested for the second time in a month on a charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama and released on a $5,000 bond Sunday, according to records from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. There were no other details about the arrest.

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By The Associated Press Police identify Michigan splash pad shooter ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. | Michigan authorities are investigating a mass shooting at a splash pad in suburban Detroit. The shooter’s motive remains unknown. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that the shooter was 42-year-old Michael William Nash of Shelby Township. Authorities say he opened

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By NewsPress Now ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155M opening Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “ Inside Out 2.” The animated sequel earned $155 million in ticket sales from 4,440 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. Not

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By NewsPress Now Mortgage rates ease for second straight week LOS ANGELES | Mortgage rates eased again this week, though the latest pullback leaves the average rate on a 30-year home loan at close to 7%, where it’s been much of this year. The rate fell to 6.95% from 6.99% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie

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By NewsPress Now Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon to prepare for the Olympics Rafael Nadal is going to skip Wimbledon, as expected, and instead prepare for the Paris Olympics by entering a clay-court tournament in Bastad, Sweden, he hasn’t been to in 19 years. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who turned 38 on June 3,

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By Associated Press Tony Award host Ariana DeBose says viewers should expect a ‘full Broadway experience’ NEW YORK | Ariana DeBose promises Sunday’s Tony Awards will move “like a Broadway show.” “This is Broadway’s biggest night. Why not give the people at home even more of a Broadway experience?” the Academy Award winner and Tony

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By Associated Press Wreck of the last ship of famed Anglo-Irish explorer Shackleton found off the coast of Canada ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland | The wreck of the last ship belonging to Sir Ernest Shackleton, a famous Irish-born British explorer of Antarctica, has been found off the coast of Labrador in Canada, 62 years after it

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By NewsPress Now NYC considers ending broker fees for tenants NEW YORK | It’s a familiar and agonizing experience for legions of New York City renters: before moving into a new apartment, a tenant must first shell out thousands of dollars in fees to a real estate broker, even if that person was hired by

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By NewsPress Now The Apollo Theater celebrates 90th anniversary at star-studded benefit NEW YORK | The Apollo Theater, a bastion of Black music and culture and one of New York City’s most storied venues, celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. On Tuesday, the historic theater held its annual spring benefit — its largest annual fundraising

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Today in History

By Associated Press June 14 In 1777, the Second Continental Congress approved the design of the original American flag. In 1846, a group of U.S. settlers in Sonoma proclaimed the Republic of California. In 1911, the British ocean liner RMS Olympic set out on its maiden voyage for New York, arriving one week later. (The

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By NewsPress Now Thousands of drivers file arbitration claims against Amazon NEW YORK | Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors instead of employees has led to unpaid wages and other financial losses. Two law firms spearheading the action said about 15,860

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By NewsPress Now Jennifer Aniston launches children’s book series NEW YORK | Inspired by her beloved dog, Jennifer Aniston will soon become a children’s author. The “Friends” star has a four-book deal with HarperCollins Publishers and animation studio Invisible Studio for a series of works featuring the animated dog Clydeo, based on the actor’s own

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By NewsPress Now Bill Gates moves ahead with nuclear project Bill Gates and his energy company are starting construction at their Wyoming site for a next-generation nuclear power plant he believes will “revolutionize” how power is generated. Gates was in the tiny community of Kemmerer Monday to break ground on the project. The co-founder of

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By NewsPress Now Organization behind the Oscars elects board of governors The organization behind the Oscars elected over a dozen individuals to its board of governors, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday. The 2024-2025 board of governors include both first-timers, like director Patricia Cardoso, and veterans like Rita Wilson, Warner Bros.

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By NewsPress Now Benny Gantz is quitting Israel’s war Cabinet, citing frustrations JERUSALEM | Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man war Cabinet, announced his resignation Sunday, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of mismanaging the war effort and putting his own “political survival” over the country’s security needs. The move does not immediately pose

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By NewsPress Now Pat Sajak says goodbye to ‘Wheel of Fortune’: ‘An incredible privilege’ LOS ANGELES | After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak made his final turn as the renowned host of “Wheel of Fortune” on Friday. The season 41 finale, dubbed the “Thanks for the memories” show, opened with a clip

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By NewsPress Now Over 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall for fire hazards NEW YORK | More than 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall in the U.S. and Canada following a report of one consumer death. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Good Earth Lighting’s now-recalled integrated

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By The Associated Press Judge: Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 WASHINGTON | Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon says he’ll fight a judge’s ruling that he must report to prison by July 1 to serve his four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the U.S. Capitol insurrection. U.S.

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By Associated Press Parton plans for a musical on her life using her songs to land on Broadway in 2026 NEW YORK | Broadway has had great success with “Hello, Dolly.” Now get ready for “Hello, I’m Dolly.” Dolly Parton is writing new songs to go along with some of her past hits and co-writing

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By NewsPress Now Chiefs backup lineman taken to hospital after cardiac event during team meeting KANSAS CITY, Mo. | Kansas City Chiefs backup B.J. Thompson was taken to a hospital in stable condition Thursday after the defensive lineman experienced a cardiac event during a team meeting, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated

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By Associated Press Japan’s birth rate falls to a record low as the number of marriages also drops TOKYO | Japan’s birth rate fell to a new low for the eighth straight year in 2023, according to Health Ministry data released on Wednesday. A government official described the situation as critical and urged authorities to

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By The Associated Press Demonstrators arrested at Stanford STANFORD, Calif. | Stanford University says 13 people have been arrested when law enforcement removed pro-Palestinian demonstrators who occupied a building that houses the university president and provost offices. The school said there was damage inside and outside the building, and an officer was lightly injured. The

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By The Associated Press Toddler killed, mother injured during tornado in Detroit suburb LIVONIA, Mich. | Officials say a tornado killed a 2-year-old boy and injured his mother when a tree fell on their house in suburban Detroit. Livonia city officials said in a post on the city’s website that the quick-developing tornado struck several

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By NewsPress Now Browns give coach Kevin Stefanski, GM Andrew Berry contract extensions CLEVELAND | For most of two decades, the Browns were an NFL laughingstock — often dysfunctional, rarely relevant. Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry helped change Cleveland. And they’re not going anywhere. The Browns rewarded Stefanski, the reigning AP Coach of the Year,

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By NewsPress Now Ice Spice announces highly anticipated debut album ‘Y2K’ will arrive in July NEW YORK | Ice Spice’s long-awaited debut album, “Y2K,” is almost here. The Bronx rapper, celebrated for her sweet, lackadaisical flow, will drop her first full-length album on July 26. It is produced by her longtime creative collaborator RIOTUSA, who

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By The Associated Press Dollar Tree looking at options for Family Dollar, including possible sale Discount retailer Dollar Tree says it’s looking at strategic options for the Family Dollar stores that it owns, including a possible sale of the segment. Dollar Tree said Wednesday that alternatives also include a spinoff or other disposition of the

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Today in History

By Associated Press June 7 In 1712, Pennsylvania’s colonial assembly voted to ban the further importation of enslaved people. In 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia offered a resolution to the Continental Congress stating “That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.” In 1848, French painter and sculptor

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By Associated Press Modi claims victory in India’s election NEW DELHI | Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Democratic Alliance coalition has won a majority in parliament, according to official results from India’s Election Commission. Modi had already declared victory for his alliance earlier Tuesday, claiming a mandate to push forward with his agenda, even though

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By The Associated Press Silence, heavy security mark anniversary of Tiananmen crackdown BEIJING | Security in Beijing is tight around Tiananmen Square as China marks 35 years since a bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protests. China has long quashed any public memory of the military crackdown on months-long protests at the heart of its capital. Hundreds,

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