Amazon has revealed plans to invest $10 billion in building a major data center and AI hub in Richmond County, North Carolina. The large-scale project is expected to bring at least 500 high-tech jobs to the region, including roles in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and network operations.
Texas took control of the Women’s College World Series championship series with a narrow 2-1 win over Texas Tech in Game 1, thanks to a surprising and bold move by catcher Reese Atwood. In the bottom of the sixth inning, with two runners on and a 3-0 count, Atwood swung at what appeared to be an intentional walk pitch and drove a two-run single into the outfield—snapping her postseason slump in dramatic fashion.
Quarterback Derek Carr has announced his retirement from the NFL after deciding not to undergo shoulder surgery that would have sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. Rather than remain on the New Orleans Saints roster and collect over $30 million in guaranteed salary while unable to play, Carr said he chose to step away from football on his own terms.
The Edmonton Oilers pulled off a dramatic comeback in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, rallying from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime. Leon Draisaitl delivered the game-winner with just 31 seconds left in the extra period, capping off a thrilling night in Edmonton and giving the Oilers a 1–0 lead in the series.
A federal court has brought former President Donald Trump’s proposal to deport certain foreign students to a halt, pausing efforts to revoke student visa access tied to political activism. The legal ruling temporarily stops the administration’s plan, which aimed to remove non-citizens found to have engaged in campus protests or political demonstrations deemed disruptive or threatening.
All 22 crew members aboard a cargo ship transporting thousands of vehicles were rescued after a fire broke out while the vessel was sailing through the North Pacific Ocean. The ship, named Morning Midas, was carrying approximately 3,000 cars—including around 800 electric vehicles—when the fire started.
Allegations of sexual misconduct against former Indiana University team doctor Bradford Bomba have expanded, with over a dozen former players now stepping forward. The latest claims come from 15 men who say they were subjected to unnecessary and inappropriate medical exams during their time with the university’s basketball program.
The New York Knicks have officially ended their partnership with head coach Tom Thibodeau, concluding a five-year run that brought both progress and playoff excitement to the franchise. The decision comes despite the team recently reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 and posting back-to-back 50-win seasons.
A man has been permanently banned from using FanDuel after he verbally harassed Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas during a recent track event in Philadelphia. The individual reportedly heckled Thomas at the starting line, then later posted a video boasting about how his actions may have affected her performance—allowing him to win a bet.
A new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that a Republican-backed bill—closely aligned with former President Donald Trump’s policy goals—could increase the national debt by roughly $2.4 trillion over the next ten years. The proposal focuses heavily on tax cuts and is expected to significantly reduce federal revenue if passed.
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