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Over 100 Dogs Rescued from Suspected Puppy Mill in North Carolina More than 100 dogs were rescued from what authorities describe as an apparent puppy mill in North Carolina, where the animals were found living in severely neglectful conditions, according to the SPCA of Wake County. On Wednesday, the SPCA, in coordination with Raleigh Animal Control, removed 101 dogs from a private home that appeared to be operating as an unlicensed breeding facility. In a statement, the shelter described the conditions as “egregious,” with dogs “surrounded by their own waste, packed five or six to a cage, cages stacked from…

She’s done it again — Coco Gauff staged another dramatic comeback in a Grand Slam final, this time securing her first Roland Garros singles title and second career major on Saturday. In a thrilling showdown between the top two players in the PIF WTA Rankings, the No. 2 seed overcame World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 on the clay of Paris to win the French Open. Despite narrowly dropping a tightly contested first set filled with momentum shifts, Gauff surged back with determination, closing out the match in 2 hours and 38 minutes to claim the Coupe Suzanne…

U.S. Job Growth Slows in May Amid Ongoing Trade Uncertainty The U.S. economy added 139,000 jobs in May, signaling a slowdown in hiring as businesses face continued uncertainty stemming from Donald Trump’s trade policies. This marks a drop from April’s more robust figures, which had suggested resilience despite growing tensions over international trade. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, unchanged from the previous month. The moderation in job growth came as no surprise to economists, many of whom had anticipated a decline following early indicators of a cooling labor market.…

Global Reaction Ranges From Shock to Outrage as Trump Reinstates Sweeping Travel Ban Nations around the world expressed shock and dismay following former President Donald Trump’s announcement of a broad travel ban affecting citizens from a dozen countries, along with the termination of visa programs for seven others. For many, the move felt like a return to 2017 and one of the most divisive policies of Trump’s first term. On Wednesday, Trump cited national security and terrorism concerns as justification for the renewed restrictions, which primarily target countries in Africa and Asia. The announcement sparked a wide range of responses…

Democrats Condemn Trump’s Expanded Travel Ban as Dangerous and Divisive Democrats are strongly criticizing former President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban, calling it “reckless” and “discriminatory.” Many lawmakers see the move as an attempt to divert attention from Trump’s controversial tax and spending bill. On Wednesday night, Trump signed a sweeping executive order barring entry from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Equatorial Guinea. He justified the ban by citing national security, foreign policy considerations, and counterterrorism goals. California Senator Adam Schiff dismissed the policy as a repeat of Trump’s widely condemned first-term travel ban. “This is Trump’s reckless first-term…

EDMONTON, Alberta — Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winner on a power play in overtime, and goaltender Stuart Skinner stopped 29 shots as the Edmonton Oilers stormed back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the defending champion Florida Panthers, 4–3, in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. Draisaitl capitalized 19:29 into overtime after Florida’s Tomas Nosek was penalized for delay of game, igniting a roaring celebration at Rogers Place. The clutch finish ensured Edmonton wouldn’t suffer the same fate as last year, when they fell behind 0–3 in the series. No Canadian team has won the Stanley…

🚨 Spoiler alert for the first Wicked movie and the Broadway show! The witches of Oz are flying back onto our screens—and they’re not holding back. The trailer for Wicked: For Good just dropped, and it picks up right where the first movie left off. Cynthia Erivo is back as Elphaba, and Ariana Grande returns as Glinda, giving us a glimpse of where their friendship—and their futures—are headed. Jonathan Bailey’s Prince Fiyero is back in the mix, and we even get a peek at Michelle Yeoh’s Madame Morrible and Jeff Goldblum’s Wizard flexing their power over Oz. Plus, fans will…

Trump Lashes Out at Xi and Powell Amid Mounting Economic Pressures President Donald Trump took to social media overnight to vent his growing frustrations with key figures he depends on to achieve his ambitious economic goals. Early Wednesday, Trump pointed to a disappointing jobs report from private payroll firm ADP — showing the weakest monthly hiring since March 2023 — as fresh justification for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. “ADP NUMBER OUT!!! ‘Too Late’ Powell must now LOWER THE RATE. He is unbelievable!!! Europe has lowered NINE TIMES!” Trump posted on Truth Social. (The European Central Bank has…

PARIS — Coco Gauff battled through 10 double faults and dropped her first set of the tournament before rallying to defeat Madison Keys 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday, advancing to the French Open semifinals for the third time in her career. In a scrappy all-American quarterfinal, both players struggled with consistency under the closed roof of Court Philippe-Chatrier on a cool, drizzly day. Gauff and Keys, each a Grand Slam champion, combined for 101 unforced errors and just 40 winners in a match that stretched over two hours. The encounter was defined by momentum swings and service breaks —…

The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the regular season with consistency and momentum. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have surged through the playoffs as the most electrifying team of the past month. Now, their paths converge in the NBA Finals. When Game 1 tips off Thursday in Oklahoma City, it marks the end of two long waits — 12 years since the Thunder last reached the Finals, and a 25-year gap for the Pacers. Oklahoma City is aiming for its first championship since the franchise moved from Seattle in 2008. Indiana, though rich in ABA history with three titles between 1970 and…