Author: Andrew Rogers

Trump NBA finals boos echoed through Madison Square Garden on Monday night as the US president faced a hostile reception during Game 3 of the championship series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Donald Trump was shown on the arena’s jumbotron during the singing of the national anthem, prompting loud boos and jeers from sections of the crowd. He appeared on screen for several seconds, smiling and holding a salute as the reaction unfolded. The moment took place before tip-off at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks were hosting their first NBA Finals game since 1999.…

A planned subsidised ferry service between Alderney and Guernsey will not go ahead after a failed tender process, the States of Alderney has confirmed. The decision means passengers will now rely on existing private operators without government financial support. The Economic Development Committee said it ran a full tender process to appoint a ferry provider for a subsidised seasonal inter-island service. However, officials said none of the applicants were able to meet the required criteria, leading to the cancellation of the plan. As a result, the committee concluded it was not in a position to award a subsidy to any…

The murder trial linked to a fatal stabbing at a school track meet in Frisco has entered a key phase, with emotional testimony from teenage witnesses and medical experts describing the final moments of the victim. The case centers on Karmelo Anthony, 19, who is accused in the death of student Austin Metcalf during a track meet on April 2, 2025. Anthony has pleaded not guilty and claims he acted in self-defense. On the third day of the trial in Texas, jurors heard from the state’s chief medical examiner, Dr. Elizabeth Ventura. She confirmed that Metcalf died from a single…

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a resolution calling for the withdrawal of American troops from the conflict with Iran, marking a significant political challenge to President Donald Trump’s military policy. The US House Iran War Vote passed on June 3 by a narrow margin of 215-208. Four Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in supporting the measure, highlighting concerns within both parties about the continued military operation. Although the resolution passed the House, its practical impact remains limited. The measure is largely symbolic because it would still require approval from the Senate, and the president has the authority to veto…

College enrollment in the United States increased again this spring, marking the third consecutive year of growth despite concerns about economic uncertainty, changing workforce demands, and ongoing debates about the value of higher education. According to the latest report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, total postsecondary enrollment reached 18.6 million students this spring. That represents a 1% increase compared with the same period last year and adds roughly 1.1 million students since 2022. The findings surprised many education observers who expected several challenges to slow enrollment growth. Instead, colleges and universities across the country continued to attract more…

Police in New York City are investigating a series of unusual incidents after videos appeared to show groups of men emerging from sewer manholes in Brooklyn during the early hours of the morning. The videos quickly gained attention on social media, where many users questioned why people were moving through the city’s underground sewer system. Authorities have since confirmed that an investigation is underway, but officials stressed that there is currently no known threat to public safety. According to police, the incidents involved individuals who did not appear to be connected to city maintenance crews or public works operations. The…

California’s plan to phase out new gas-powered car sales is facing fresh political uncertainty as leading governor candidate Xavier Becerra signals he may not fully support the target. The policy, which aims to end sales of new gas and hybrid vehicles by 2035, has long been a key part of the state’s climate agenda. The debate centers on the future of the California EV phaseout strategy, one of the most ambitious clean transport plans in the United States. Becerra, a former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary and former state attorney general, is currently leading early polls ahead of the…

Huawei has announced a new approach to semiconductor production, saying it has developed a method that could help it bypass US restrictions on advanced chipmaking technology. The new Huawei chip technology comes as the company continues to face strict US sanctions that began in 2019. These restrictions limit Huawei’s access to key components, including advanced lithography machines used in high-end chip production. According to the company, the goal is to continue advancing chip performance even without access to extreme ultraviolet lithography systems, which are widely seen as essential for producing the most advanced semiconductors. Huawei’s semiconductor division said the company…

The United States has paused a major Taiwan arms sale worth 14 billion dollars as it reassesses military stockpiles linked to ongoing operations connected to the Iran conflict. The Taiwan arms sale pause has raised questions about US weapons supply priorities and regional security planning. The decision was confirmed by acting US Navy secretary Hung Cao during a Senate hearing. He said the pause is intended to ensure the United States maintains enough weapons for current military needs, including operations linked to the Iran war. Cao said the US is reviewing its munitions supply under a program referred to as…

NVIDIA delivered another record-breaking financial quarter as demand for artificial intelligence technology continued to surge worldwide. However, despite strong earnings and rising revenue, investors reacted cautiously and pushed the company’s shares lower in after-hours trading. The US chip giant reported first-quarter revenue of $81.6 billion, marking an 85 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Net income also jumped sharply to $58.3 billion, more than triple the company’s previous yearly result. NVIDIA remains one of the most important companies in the global AI industry. Its advanced chips power artificial intelligence systems used by major technology firms, including OpenAI…