Spain’s National High Court has ordered the Spanish Tax Agency to refund Colombian singer Shakira about $64 million (€60 million) after ruling that authorities failed to prove she was a Spanish tax resident in 2011. The court found that Shakira spent 163 days in Spain that year, below the 183-day...
New York voters and school boards decided multiple district budgets this week, with voting and board actions occurring across the state. On Tuesday, Binghamton voters provisionally approved their school budget, Prattsburgh’s proposed budget failed to reach the required supermajority, and on Wednesday night Buffalo’s school board unanimously passed its 2026-27...
Washington, D.C. region recorded a peak heat advisory Tuesday as local meteorologists forecast highs in the low to upper 90s and potential record readings near 96–97°F in parts of the D.C.-Richmond corridor; forecasters warned of hot overnight lows and breezy southwest winds through midweek, with limited humidity but elevated heat...
Sedalia — The Tipton Cardinals beat Sedalia Sacred Heart 2-1 at Liberty Park on Monday to win the Class 2 District 13 title, and Eli Higgins pitched a complete-game three-hitter. In New Bloomfield on Wednesday, the Eugene Eagles defeated Russellville 7-2 to claim the Class 2 District 8 championship; both...
San Diego. On May 18, two teenagers entered the Islamic Center of San Diego and opened fire during late-morning activities, killing three people and prompting children and staff to shelter in classrooms; a nine-year-old survivor described dozens of shots and said officers later led occupants out after the assault ended. Local...
Columbia and Springfield reported on Monday that multiple Missouri boys golf state championship events were affected by weather and opening-round play. In Columbia, Class 4 and Class 5 tournaments were postponed Monday and shortened to 18 holes for the next playable day, while in Springfield and Farmington Class 1 and...
PROVO, Utah — Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson asked a judge Tuesday to close portions of a preliminary hearing and seal dozens of exhibits ahead of the July 6-10 proceedings, saying broadcast coverage has created a media frenzy that misrepresents him and could bias potential jurors. The defense filed court...
Seattle — The Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 Monday at T-Mobile Park as touted prospect Colt Emerson launched a three-run homer for his first major-league hit and Bryan Woo delivered six shutout innings to stop a three-game slide. The obstruction ruling in the third inning awarded a run...
Oklahoma City. On Monday night, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026; Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and collected 24 rebounds while Alex Caruso scored 31 points for Oklahoma...
In Phoenix on Monday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 12-2 to open a three-game home series. Nolan Arenado set the tone early, driving Robbie Ray’s sixth pitch of the game for a first-inning grand slam. Gabriel Moreno later added a two-run homer as Arizona’s offense continued...
