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Serena Williams is set to return to professional tennis in doubles at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club, partnering Victoria Mboko. The exact match time has not been posted, but the women’s doubles first round is scheduled for June 8-10.
The Knicks beat the Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals and lead the series 2-0. Game 3 moves to New York on Monday night.
FIFA’s current World Cup 2026 Stadium Code of Conduct says reusable water bottles may not be brought into stadiums. Fans should check the latest code, ticket instructions and venue rules before heading to the gate.
Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters are being recalled because a fan blade can detach, causing the heater to overheat and pose a fire hazard. Owners should stop using the heater, unplug it and contact Vornado for refund instructions.
SUNS International is recalling about 7,000 SS6291 residential elevator interlock switches because they can leave an exterior door unlocked. Homeowners should stop using affected elevators and contact SUNS or their installer for a free professional replacement.
The National Weather Service says parts of the central U.S. face severe thunderstorms today, with large hail, damaging winds, isolated tornado risk and flooding possible. The main risk areas stretch from the central Plains into the Midwest, with a separate heavy-rain threat from Texas into the Mississippi Valley.
The Senate passed S. 2 in a 52-47 vote, advancing roughly $70 billion for ICE, Border Patrol and related immigration enforcement operations. The bill is not law yet and must still pass the House before it can go to President Donald Trump.
Brayden McNabb left Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final after being hit in the face by a puck. The Golden Knights had not announced a diagnosis or return timetable after the game.
The FDA’s major recall hub lists multiple foods made with or repackaged from California Dairies powdered milk and buttermilk recalled for potential Salmonella risk. Consumers should check product-specific notices for lot codes, UPCs, best-by dates and refund instructions.
The Supreme Court sided with the FCC in a case over AT&T and Verizon location-data fines, preserving the agency’s forfeiture process. The ruling explains when companies can challenge FCC penalties and what it means for telecom privacy enforcement.
The NTSB’s preliminary report says United Flight 169 struck a light pole while approaching Runway 29 at Newark Liberty International Airport, and debris from the pole hit a tractor-trailer. The plane landed safely with no injuries onboard, but the investigation has not reached a final cause.
Subaru is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid SUVs after NHTSA said moonroof glass may detach and become a road hazard. Owners should check their VIN; dealers will inspect and replace the glass panel assembly if needed at no charge.
