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3 hours ago in Sports

Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade

New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and '73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.

3 hours ago in Sports

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé

Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.

1 day ago in Sports

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season

Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90

Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they're going for one more.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut

So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.

2 days ago in Sports

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.

5 days ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries

Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time for certain injuries. And some top doctors think this is only the beginning.

5 days ago in Sports

Hurricanes’ top-line performers come through as Carolina moves within a win of claiming Stanley Cup

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour spent weeks answering the same question about needing more goal-scoring pop from top-line forwards Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho.

Entertainment

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married

Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach's claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in ‘Hamilton’

Christopher Jackson, one of the original cast members of the megahit Broadway musical "Hamilton," is coming back to reprise his George Washington.

National News

3 hours ago in National

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.

20 hours ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.

20 hours ago in National

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.

20 hours ago in National

McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday

McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.

1 day ago in National

Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion

The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said in February that it was considering selling Pizza Hut and the chain looked to close 250 U.S. restaurants.

Sports

3 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Cal Raleigh delivers decisive hit in return from injured list as Mariners top Orioles 3-1

Baseball batter wearing number 29 stands at home plate with bat in hand, seen from behind in a full stadium.

Julio Rodríguez had an RBI single for the Mariners, who hold a slim lead in the AL West.

18 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Cal returns for M’s homestand, Bells hit the road, Sorsby to NFL and more

Baseball player in teal Mariners jersey running toward first base with helmet and glove on

Cal Raleigh is back in the Mariners' lineup for the first time in over a month in tonight's series opener against the Orioles.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle despite numerous chances for Lukaku, De Bruyne

White-team player kicks the ball toward goal as red-clad defenders approach in a FIFA World Cup match, stadium packed with fans.

Despite out-possessing Egypt, the Red Devils struggled to score all afternoon.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seattle’s World Cup opener, M’s stumble to end road trip, Bells earn resilient win in rematch of WCL title and more

Exterior view of a stadium with a white arched lattice roof against a blue sky, visible seating and glass facade.

Belgium and Egypt played a draw during Seattle's first World Cup game before the US plays Australia there on Friday.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Miles Mikolas’ 7 shutout innings lift Nationals to 10-1 rout of Mariners

Seattle Mariners pitcher in a blue uniform delivering a pitch from the mound

Seattle has lost four of five and went 4-6 on its road trip that included stops in Detroit and Baltimore.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: US kicks off World Cup, M’s wrap up road trip in DC, Bells host WCL title rematch and more

Crowd of soccer fans at a stadium, center figure wearing a colorful lucha libre mask and white Mexico jersey, arms raised in cheer.

World Cup mania hits Day 2 as the US opens group stage play against Paraguay.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Alonso HR, Rutschman’s 3 RBIs carry Orioles past Mariners 7-5

Baseball pitcher from the Seattle Mariners throwing a pitch, windup extended, with glove on his left hand and teal uniform.

Cole Young, Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone homered for Seattle.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: World Cup kicks off, Bells pull off remarkable rally, M’s eye series win in Baltimore and more

Aerial view of a packed stadium with two large flags unfurled on the field and colorful smoke rising above the stands.

The FIFA World Cup is now underway, as the US gears up for its opener on Friday with a pair of PNW-hosted matches to follow.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports, Professional, Traffic

Whatcom County warns of increased traffic as FIFA World Cup kicks off

Exterior of a stadium with white steel framework and a red-brown façade, blue 'FIELD' lettering visible under a clear blue sky

The international tournament began Thursday, days before Seattle and Vancouver host their first matches.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Holliday hits grand slam and Young pitches Orioles past Mariners 7-2 to stop 4-game slide

Seattle Mariners batter in navy uniform and helmet walking on the field during a game, crowd in the stands behind him.

The Mariners are 4-17 this season when they do not hit a home run.

Local News

18 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Temporary bypass in place for NB I-5 south of Bellingham starting Wednesday night

Both directions of I-5 near Chuckanut Creek will have bypass roads through September during fish passage construction.

19 hours ago in Business, Environmental, Government, Local, National

Federal ruling restores green light for wind energy development

Three wind turbines with tall white towers and blue-blade rotors against a clear blue sky, illustrating renewable energy infrastructure.],

Washington was among 17 states that sued the Trump administration over an order freezing federal permitting.

20 hours ago in Crime, Local, National

Suspect in deadly shooting of National Guard troops pleads not guilty to new charges

Courtroom scene with a judge at the bench, a lawyer speaking, and several attendees, an American flag in the background

Prosecutors say the man drove from Bellingham to the nation's capital to carry out the ambush in November 2025.

20 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Local, National

Washington infant’s hospitalization linked to baby formula recall

Two Nara Organics Organic Infant Formula cans with blue lids, labeled milk-based powder with iron, featuring cow illustrations on the label.

Health officials are investigating a botulism outbreak involving powdered infant formula produced by Nara Organics.

21 hours ago in Business, Environmental, Government, Local

State grants bring new EV charging stations to Bellingham

Electric vehicle charging station with a white car plugged in; orange and black ChargePoint unit in foreground, white van in background.

The 16 charging ports are expected to be active by late 2027.

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