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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

Knicks Star Jalen Brunson: New York’s Next Legend in the Making

Jalen Brunson has turned a quiet career into a headline‑making story. In just four seasons, he’s climbed the Knicks’ all‑time playoff points list to third place and lifted the franchise into its first NBA Finals run since 1999. If he can finish with a championship, the debate about who is the greate

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

A Win for Conor Could Lift the Whole MMA Scene

Usman Nurmagomedov, brother of former champion Khabib, offered a clear opinion on the upcoming fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. He said that if McGregor were to win, it would benefit the sport as a whole. “McGregor is a star and his victory would bring more fans back, ” he explained, i

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

Knicks vs. Spurs: What to Expect in the NBA Finals

The first game of the NBA Finals will kick off this Wednesday in San Antonio, where the Spurs face New York’s Knicks. The series is already buzzing because of Victor Wembanyama, the young French center who has turned every game into a showcase. The league is scrambling to find ways to stop him, and

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports Highlights from Section III

The scoreboard for June 2 shows a busy day of high‑school games in Section III. In baseball, the final round of the Class D tournament had Oriskany defeating McGraw 8‑4. Christian Brothers Academy won the Class AAA state regional, beating Elmira 9‑7. Oneonta topped Bishop Ludden‑Grimes 14‑4

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

Tobacco Firms Turned Food Giants: How They Spread Processed Snacks Worldwide

US tobacco companies once ruled the smoke market, but by the 1980s they were also moving into food. They set up huge new businesses that sold sugary, salty, and ready‑to‑eat products across continents. Their food ventures grew faster because they copied the same global tactics used for cigaret

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

Everett’s 30‑Year Beer Journey

Everett’s waterfront scene has changed a lot since 1996, when the first pint of Scuttlebutt Brewing Company hit tap. The family‑run spot grew from a dusty fish plant on West Marine View Drive to a bustling restaurant at 1205 Craftsman Way, all while keeping the same family names on the payroll. T

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Jun 03 2026SCIENCE

Detecting Tiny Starch Bits with a Smart Fiber Sensor

A new fiber sensor can spot tiny starch traces in water used for cleaning food. It helps stop cross‑contamination and keeps water clean. The device is built from a special fiber design that mixes regular multimode fiber with a core‑less section. A gel layer sits on the core‑less part to capture star

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

South Korea Joins Forces with Anthropic to Boost Cyber Defence

The Korean government has taken a step forward in protecting its digital infrastructure by partnering with Anthropic, the company behind the Mythos AI model. The move is part of a larger project called Glasswing, where KISA and leading Korean firms work together to spot and patch cyber weaknesses.

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Jun 03 2026SCIENCE

Hidden Wonders of Angola’s Remote Plateau

Angola’s Lisima plateau, a rarely explored highland that feeds major African rivers, has become the focus of an exciting new biological survey. Scientists and explorers from Africa and abroad trekked into this isolated area, overcoming muddy roads, broken equipment and the lingering danger of malari

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

Diabetes Checkups in Big Mental Health Clinics: Are Doctors Acting?

In many mental‑health centers, patients often have a much shorter life span. One reason is that they are more likely to develop type‑2 diabetes, partly because of unhealthy habits and the side effects of psychiatric medicines. A recent study looked at whether doctors in these clinics notice early

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