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Knicks, Trump, and a Crowd‑Stirred Game at Madison Square Garden

June 10, 2026

A night of basketball in New York turned into a spectacle that blended sports, politics and fan fervor. The 2026 NBA Finals saw the New York Knicks reach the championship round for the first time in a century, drawing thousands of tickets that ranged from modest to extravagant. At the same tim

sports

A Young Star Takes a Pause: How a Baseball Team Handles a Rookie’s Injury

June 10, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t rushing Konnor Griffin back to the field after a forearm strain. Instead, they’re taking extra care to make sure he doesn’t get hurt worse. Griffin, a rookie shortstop, won’t return from the injured list just yet. His team decided to wait after getting advice from an or

education

Money Basics Now Part of California High School Plans

June 9, 2026

California will soon ask every high schooler to take a money management class before walking out with a diploma. The state wants teens to leave school knowing how to open a bank account, handle credit cards, and spot risky loans. Three years ago, some schools jumped ahead. Fresno Unified put the cla

finance

Hong Kong Wealth Hub Faces New Headwinds

June 8, 2026

Hong Kong’s position as a leading offshore wealth center is under pressure after it edged past Switzerland in recent rankings. The main challenge comes from China’s fresh clampdown on cross‑border stock trading, which threatens the city’s financial stability. Beijing has ordered three major online b

sports

Real Madrid’s New President: A Fresh Vote and Big Plans

June 8, 2026

Real Madrid’s boardroom saw a real shake‑up on Sunday. A club that had gone two decades without a contested election finally opened its doors to democracy, and the result was a win for long‑time boss Florentino Perez. He captured roughly two thirds of the vote, while a challenger from the renewabl

entertainment

A New Castlevania Adventure Begins in 1499 Paris

June 8, 2026

The upcoming action‑adventure title “Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse” will hit shelves on October 15, bringing a fresh story to the long‑running franchise. Developed jointly by KONAMI and Evil Empire, with extra help from indie studio Motion Twin, the game shifts its focus to a new heroine, Rose Bel

entertainment

Vernon and The8 Are Launching a New Music Project

June 8, 2026

SEVENTEEN’s Vernon and The8 are teaming up for a new album under the name V8, set to drop on June 29. This isn’t just another side project—it’s part of SEVENTEEN’s plan to keep music flowing while most members serve in the military. The group has a history of splitting into smaller units for release

finance

Are tech stocks in Hong Kong making a comeback?

June 7, 2026

Hong Kong’s tech scene got a vote of confidence this week when GF Securities gave a thumbs up to Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology’s Class H shares. The bank kept its “buy” label alive and penciled in HK$61. 53 as a future price target. That sounds ambitious when you compare it to yesterday’s closi

entertainment

Big Surprise from China: A Small Drama Becomes a Global Hit

June 5, 2026

A Chinese film company, once called Alibaba Pictures, is rolling out its newest surprise blockbuster to the world. The movie, which earned about $223 million, first appeared in China on April 30 and has already become the second highest‑earning film of the year, surpassing major titles from famous d

politics

Taiwan‑China Coast Guard Clash Near Pratas Islands

June 5, 2026

Taiwan and China’s coast guards faced off again near the Pratas Islands on Friday, a repeat of an earlier encounter within two weeks. The Pratas lie between Taiwan and Hong Kong, more than 400 km from the main island, making them a point of tension. The Taiwanese coast guard spotted a Chinese vess