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Punjab Kings (PBKS) leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal expressed relief and satisfaction after his side ended a frustrating six-match losing streak with a crucial seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026.The victory at the Ekana Cricket Stadium kept Punjab’s playoff hopes alive and lifted them to fourth place in the points table. Chasing a challenging target of 197, Punjab Kings delivered a dominant batting performance led by skipper Shreyas Iyer, who smashed an unbeaten 101 off just 51 deliveries. He shared a match-winning 140-run partnership with Prabhsimran Singh as PBKS completed the chase comfortably in 18 overs.The result marked…

The shooting at the White House Saturday evening is just the latest act of political violence carried out in President Donald Trump’s orbit in recent weeks. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.It comes less than a month after a man opened fire outside the ballroom where Trump, members of his Cabinet and numerous government officials were attending the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, an attack that highlighted a string of attempted security breaches and raised concerns around the safety of the president.On Saturday, U.S. Secret Service agents fatally shot a 21-year-old…

Mikal Bridges has gone from zero to hero for the New York Knicks, and the first part of that adage is no figure of speech. It seems like a lifetime ago now, but Bridges literally went for zero points in New York’s Game 3 loss vs. Atlanta. It was the low point of Bridges’ New York tenure, and the Knicks looked like they were in real danger of what would’ve been a disastrous first-round upset. My how things have changed. Since that time the Knicks have 10 straight playoff games — three straight to finish the Hawks, then four more in a…

The day after a shooting last month killed a teenager and injured five people at the Mall of Louisiana, Gov. Jeff Landry blasted what he referred to as “hug-a-thug” policies — reforms put in place prior to his tenure when the state was trying to shed its reputation as the nation’s incarceration capital. He also demanded harsher penalties for violent minors. “I’m done with them. It doesn’t matter how old they are,” Landry, a Republican, said during a news conference in Baton Rouge. “We’ve got 18,000 acres at Angola — if it was up to me, I would send them…

When it comes to advertising, change is the only constant. From technological advancements to regulatory changes, the industry has undergone consistent and significant transformation in recent years —  and consumer preferences have followed suit. For brands, meeting both consumer and business expectations has become an ongoing process of navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. For instance, personalised advertising has now become the standard, offering a potent means for brands to distinguish themselves in a competitive market. However, with the emergence of new privacy-centric attribution and measurement frameworks, marketers are now faced with a new challenge. While tools such as Google’s Privacy…

Liverpool welcome Brentford to Anfield on Sunday in their final Premier League game of the season.  Arne Slot’s side failed to defend their Premier League crown, having cruised to the title during the Dutchman’s first season in charge. The Reds must beat the Bees to ensure qualification for the Champions League, but could risk missing out if they are beaten and certain other results go against them. Ahead of the game, it appears that Liverpool could consider selling one of their academy graduates this summer. As per CaughtOffside, Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, and the Merseyside…

Background on Kirsten Acuna’s Journalism JourneyKirsten Acuna launched her journalism career fueled by a lifelong passion for storytelling. With an early focus on celebrity culture, she quickly made a name for herself by covering a diverse range of entertainment topics. Her enthusiasm for movies, TV shows, and star-studded events set the stage for her impressive journey.During her tenure as Insider’s entertainment correspondent, Kirsten showcased her aptitude for insightful reporting. She secured interviews with industry heavyweights, including the Russo brothers and John Cena, enhancing her reputation as a formidable film critic. The spotlight on Disney and superhero narratives bolstered her profile,…

If the failing chemical tank in Orange County does explode, the aerospace plant where it sits and dozens of homes surrounding it could suffer severe damage, according to a map released by authorities Saturday. Areas within roughly 1,100 feet of the tank would suffer severe damage; and beyond that, areas within about 0.3 miles, moderate damage; and beyond that, areas within about 0.4 miles, light damage, from the blast. Officials have stressed they are working to avoid an explosion and are trying to keep the chemical inside the damaged tank at the aerospace facility as cool as possible. They said…

[Today’s Iran war post is launching before complete because I had really hoped not to have to write one today. Please come back at 8:00 AM EDT for a final version] Today’s post will be telegraphic because the great unwashed public is reduced to drawing inferences from thin but very worrisome sightings. So a lot of what is presented below will be res ipsa loquitur, as in from tweets. The overarching story is that the negotiations, which we said from the outset would fail, have failed. The US and Iran are at loggerheads on two major issues. One is the…

Politics / Elie v. U.S. / May 22, 2026 In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent dissects Ken Burns’s American Revolution documentary. Plus: the DNC’s autopsy report. Ad Policy George Washington, left, with other officers including De Kalb, Von Steuben, Pulaski, Kosciouszko, Lafayette and Muhlenberg.(Photo12 / Universal Images Group via Getty Images) This is a preview of Nation Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal’s weekly newsletter. Click here to receive this newsletter in your inbox each Friday. The editorial board of Jeff Bezos’s Washington Post dedicated an entire editorial over the weekend to criticizing Supreme Court reform and expansion. The piece is…