June 23, 2026
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New York restaurant’s $40 half chicken fuels cost of dining debate
B Hugo Hivernat’s restaurant was only open for a few days before he got dragged into New York’s cost of living row for pricing a half rotisserie chicken at $40. For some, the cost highlights how dining out has become…
North Korean executions rose dramatically during Covid: report
A North Korea dramatically increased executions during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly for consuming South Korean dramas, K-pop and other foreign culture and political offences, a report published Tuesday showed. Pyongyang closed its borders in January 2020 to stop the spread…
Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets avoid elimination with 125-113 win against Timberwolves
B DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets rediscovered both their offensive identity and their defensive intensity just in time to save their season. Nikola Jokic snapped out of his prolonged funk with a triple-double, Spencer Jones provided a spark while…
Shohei Ohtani will pitch but not hit Tuesday night for the Dodgers against the Marlins
B LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will be held out of the lineup Tuesday night when he starts on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Miami Marlins. It’ll be the second time this season Ohtani pitches…
Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
A Australia unveiled draft laws on Tuesday that would tax tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily strike deals to pay local outlets for news. Traditional media companies around the world are in a battle for survival as…
Rescuers recover victims from an Indonesia train crash, in photos
A BEKASI, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers recovered the last victims from a train crash in Bekasi, outside Indonesia’s capital Tuesday. The crash occurred Monday when a long-distance train crashed into the rear car of a stopped commuter train at the…
Sungrow Hosts GRES 2026, Showcasing Value-Driven Innovation Across Full Energy Scenarios
B HEFEI, China, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, a globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, successfully hosted the third Global Renewable Energy Summit (GRES) 2026 from April 22 to 25. Centered on the theme “Value-Driven, Scenario-Proven“,…
Cleveland, Toronto tied 2-2 heading to game 5
B Toronto Raptors (46-36, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -8.5; over/under is 215.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 2-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland…
Lakers look to secure series victory over the Rockets
B Houston Rockets (52-30, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT LINE: Lakers -2.5; over/under is 208.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Lakers lead series 3-1 BOTTOM…
Banchero and the Magic look to clinch series against Detroit
B Orlando Magic (45-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Pistons -9.5; over/under is 210.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Magic lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The…