The New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years on Friday night, strolling to a 119-81 victory over reigning champions the Boston Celtics in Game 6.

CNN: 2025-05-17T11:22:00Z

Pedro Pascal Says ‘F— the People That Try to Make You Scared’ When Asked About U.S. Political Chaos: ‘Fight Back. Don’t Let Them Win’ - Variety

Pedro Pascal had a strong message about the current political chaos in the U.S. at Cannes: "F--- the people who try to make you scared."

Variety: 2025-05-17T11:01:00Z

Sierra made the games of my childhood. Are they still fun to play? - Ars Technica

Get ready for some nostalgia.

Ars Technica: 2025-05-17T11:00:08Z

Google I/O will be an AI show - The Verge

Google’s big developer conference used to feature Android front and center. That’s no longer the case.

The Verge: 2025-05-17T11:00:00Z

NIST set its new atomic clock in motion, and it’s astoundingly precise - The Washington Post

The new clock is so reliable that it would be off by less than a second if it had started running 100 million years ago, researchers say.

The Washington Post: 2025-05-17T10:37:06Z

Rejuvenated Clarke Schmidt relishing chance to face ex-Yankees teammate Juan Soto - New York Post

Clarke Schmidt is pleased with his stuff and pleased with his health, a helpful combination ahead of a faceoff with Juan Soto’s Mets on Saturday.

New York Post: 2025-05-17T10:30:00Z

Kremlin Sets Conditions for Putin-Zelenskiy Meeting: Interfax - Bloomberg

A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy could take place if the two sides come to certain, unspecified agreements, the Kremlin said.

Bloomberg: 2025-05-17T10:19:30Z

Lights, camera, glitter ball: The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final - AP News

The world’s largest live music event has reached its glitter-drenched conclusion with the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Acts from 26 countries will perform on Saturday to some 160 million viewers for the continent’s pop crown. Bookmakers say the…

Associated Press: 2025-05-17T08:36:00Z

Tesla's FSD vs. Waymo's robotaxi: One pulled a move that would tank any driving test - Business Insider

We tested Tesla's Full Self-Driving and Waymo's robotaxi in San Francisco. We were shocked by one move Tesla's FSD made.

Business Insider: 2025-05-17T08:01:00Z

XRP, DOGE Price Analysis: Dogecoin, Ripple Down 3% as Moody’s Downgrades the U.S. Credit Score - CoinDesk

Crypto markets slipped alongside stocks after Moody’s cut the U.S. sovereign credit score to Aa1, triggering risk-off sentiment and fresh concerns over government debt and macro stability.

CoinDesk: 2025-05-17T07:55:57Z

As political theater took center stage in Turkey, the war went on in Ukraine. Kyiv has few options - AP News

Ukrainian officials and analysts say that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has few options but to draw U.S. President Donald Trump’s ire against Vladimir Putin while depending on Europe’s support. Ukraine’s strategy since U.S.-brokered peace talks were…

Associated Press: 2025-05-17T07:47:00Z

Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine - BBC

Another seven people are injured in Ukraine's north-eastern Sumy region, local officials say.

BBC News: 2025-05-17T07:20:38Z

Here’s what tariffs could make more expensive at Walmart - CNN

Groceries, school supplies, home goods and toys are among goods that could bear a bigger price tag.

CNN: 2025-05-17T07:00:00Z

At least 7 people dead and widespread damage left in the wake of severe Midwest storms - NPR

The storms were part of a severe weather system Friday that caused damage in Missouri, left hundreds of thousands without power in the Great Lakes region and brought a heat wave to Texas.

NPR: 2025-05-17T06:32:13Z

Audio of 2023 Biden interview with Hur reveals pauses, halting replies - The Washington Post

Although a transcript of the interview had already been released, the recording is striking and fleshes out the picture of the high-stakes session.

The Washington Post: 2025-05-17T05:24:00Z

10 escape from New Orleans jail through hole in cell wall while lone guard left to get food - AP News

Authorities say 10 men broke out of a New Orleans jail by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet. Seven of them are still on the lam. One was caught soon after the Friday morning escape. Two others were caught later. Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson says t…

Associated Press: 2025-05-17T04:49:00Z

Paige Bueckers endures a loss to the Lynx in her first WNBA game - Star Tribune

Paige Bueckers, a Minnesotan who was the No. 1 overall pick in the draft by Dallas, produced 10 points with seven rebounds and two assists.

Minneapolis Star Tribune: 2025-05-17T04:25:03Z

Your daily horoscope: May 17, 2025 - The Globe and Mail

Your daily horoscope for Saturday, May 17, 2025

The Globe And Mail: 2025-05-17T04:01:00Z

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