U.K. Police Investigate Claims Drones Targeted Israeli Embassy in London The Metropolitan Police said that the building had not been attacked but that they were assessing “discarded items” in Kensington Gardens, a nearby park, which was cordoned off.

Kensington Gardens, a park in central London, was closed off by the police on Friday after a video was shared online by a group claiming to have targeted the nearby Israeli Embassy with drones carrying dangerous substances.

An Explosion Rattles a Toronto Neighborhood. Was a Drake Video to Blame? A blast on Thursday night turned out to be for a film shoot, but it unnerved residents who had lived through a propane plant explosion in 2008.

“You could feel it in your chest.” An explosion in Toronto on Thursday unnerved residents. Drake might have something to do with it.

Texas Democrat James Talarico Is Out-Raising His G.O.P. Opponents James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, has been amassing campaign cash as Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton still battle each other.

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, has been amassing campaign cash as Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton still battle each other.

Lebanon Cease-Fire Leaves Netanyahu in an Uncomfortable Spot Most Israelis wanted the fight against Hezbollah to continue. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics say he is showing that he cannot, or will not, stand up to President Trump.

News Analysis: Despite the cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, most Israelis wanted Israel's fight against Hezbollah to continue. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics say he is showing that he cannot, or will not, stand up to President Trump.

Kanye West’s Concert in Poland Is Canceled Amid Furor Over Antisemitic Comments The announcement came a day after a government official said, “In a country marked by the history of the Holocaust, we cannot pretend that this is just entertainment.”

A stadium in Poland announced on Friday it will cancel a summer concert by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as European countries respond to the rapper’s attempt at a comeback after years of antisemitic comments.

A Family Feud at an Oregon Winery Turns to Vinegar Over A.I. Slop She wanted to pry her late mother’s vineyard from two of her brothers. Instead, her lawyers were fined nearly $110,000 for citing bogus case law generated by artificial intelligence.

She wanted to pry her late mother’s Oregon vineyard from two of her brothers. Instead, her lawyers were fined nearly $110,000 for citing bogus case law generated by A.I.

A white watering can with the headline: 8 Watering Cans That Look Like Art

If you’ve been watering your plants with the half-full glass on your desk, a well-designed watering pail does the job better — with less mess and much more style. These watering cans are functional — and double as decor: nyti.ms/3Q8okm8

Sean McDermott’s life after Bills firing includes school drop-offs, a new growth mission McDermott isn't dwelling on his Buffalo firing: "Sometimes when one door closes, another one opens, also, right?"

From @theathletic.com: Three months after his exit from the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott has settled into a new life. He remains highly regimented and process-oriented. But he is no longer a prisoner of the NFL calendar. Now the coach sets his own pace.

Trump quiere detener el tráfico de drogas originado en Sudamérica. ¿Eso es posible? Las autoridades emplean drones, tropas e IA para combatir el contrabando de cocaína. Pero las bandas hallan nuevas formas de transportar cantidades récord de drogas por todo el mundo.

Las numerosas y novedosas formas en que los traficantes evitan ser detectados ponen de manifiesto los retos a los que se enfrentan las naciones sudamericanas que intentan apaciguar a un presidente de EE. UU. que ha convertido el tráfico de drogas en el eje central de su política hacia América Latina

The 27-Year-Old Diplomat Waging Trump’s Cultural War With Europe Five years out of college, Samuel Samson has driven the Trump administration’s push to upend America’s postwar relationship with Europe.

Samuel Samson, a 27-year-old senior adviser at the State Department, has sought to cultivate U.S. ties with far-right Europeans and bolster such figures at the expense of Europe’s centrist establishment. The approach is core to the Trump administration’s agenda in Europe.

Thousands of families in Lebanon began returning to their homes, as a 10-day cease-fire in Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah went into effect. Israeli forces continue to occupy southern Lebanon and have warned residents not to return there. nyti.ms/4tdXBDb

The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

The Philadelphia dining scene is having a moment, whether it’s outstanding pizza, fiery Ethiopian fried chicken or French-inflected cuisine that feels like a cozy dinner party. nyti.ms/4tlyRt2

Garret Anderson, Angels star and hometown World Series hero, is dead at 53 Garret Anderson, a member of the Angels' Hall of Fame, was a Southern California native who spent most of his career playing in LA.

From @theathletic.com: Garret Anderson, who led the Los Angeles Angels to their only World Series, is dead at 53. nyti.ms/48VMXJ8

Myanmar Frees Ousted President, but Not Daw Aung San Suu Kyi U Win Myint is a close ally of Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s civilian leader. Both were forced from power by the military in a 2021 coup and imprisoned.

Myanmar’s ousted president U Win Myint, who was forced from office along with the civilian leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi by the military in a 2021 coup, was freed from prison on Friday after serving more than five years.

Roger Adams Dies at 71; Invented the Rolling Sneakers Known as Heelys You could walk in them like gym shoes, but if you rocked back on your heels the wheels emerged, turning them into roller skates. In the early 2000s, the company sold millions.

Roger Adams, the son of roller-rink owners, who created Heelys, sneakers with wheels that popped out, died in March. He was 71.

MetLife train tickets confirmed at $150, alternative bus priced at $80 per seat The Athletic first reported the pricing in a series of reports earlier this week, which ignited a row between New Jersey’s governor and FIFA

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: New Jersey Transit confirmed on Friday that World Cup match goers will be charged $150 for a return rail trip from New York's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey this summer. Tickets are ordinarily priced at $12.90.

Asparagus Gomaae With Chilled Tofu Recipe • 5★ • 20 min The classic Japanese side dish gomaae typically features blanched spinach coated in a sesame dressing, but here, the nutty sauce pairs beautifully with earthy asparagus The asparagus is seared just briefly to unlock its buttery sweetness and juiciness; make sure the pan is hot when the asparagus makes contact to ensure the outside chars, even with a short cook time The asparagus goma-ae is served atop chilled tofu, which serves as a creamy, refreshing backdrop for the bold umami of the sesame sauce

The asparagus goma-ae is served atop chilled tofu, which serves as a creamy, refreshing backdrop for the bold umami of the sesame sauce. Eat this as a light meal, or partner it with rice or noodles. nyti.ms/4t9gQxH

Texas Restaurant Owners Call for Work Permits as Immigration Crackdown Strains Industry Restaurant operators say labor shortages, rising costs and worker fear have prompted an unusual alliance of industry and political leaders in Texas to call for legal pathways to hire immigrants.

In Texas, where an estimated 10% of restaurant workers are undocumented, owners have said that Tump's immigration crackdown has created a chilling effect, regardless of immigration status. Industry and political leaders are calling for legal pathways to hire immigrants.

Opinion | Section 702 Lets the Government Spy on Americans. Congress Must Fix It. It’s time to fix a crucial but flawed tool that has allowed the government to violate Americans’ constitutional rights.

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

"We disagree on many issues," Dick Durbin, a Democratic senator, and Mike Lee, a Republican senator, write. "But both of us are deeply concerned about warrantless government surveillance of the American people."

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed linking Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza with Prospect Park by closing a dangerous stretch of road between them. Here’s how that could work. nyti.ms/4sLZ2I5

New York New Jersey Stadium? Why MetLife Is Changing Its Name for the World Cup This summer, FIFA is putting its stamp on the venue for the World Cup.

During the World Cup this summer, MetLife Stadium, where the Giants and the Jets play, will change to "New York New Jersey Stadium." Here's why FIFA is making the name change.

A Family Feud at an Oregon Winery Turns to Vinegar Over A.I. Slop She wanted to pry her late mother’s vineyard from two of her brothers. Instead, her lawyers were fined nearly $110,000 for citing bogus case law generated by artificial intelligence.

She wanted to pry her late mother’s Oregon vineyard from two of her brothers. Instead, her lawyers were fined nearly $110,000 for citing bogus case law generated by A.I.

The Strait of Hormuz is open for all commercial ships after the agreement of a cease-fire in Lebanon, Iran and the U.S. said, sending global oil prices dropping. But President Trump said a U.S. blockade of Iran would remain in place until a peace deal is complete. nyti.ms/4cQr4xf

Real Madrid’s Champions League meltdown dissected: Camavinga’s red, Bellingham’s protests, and outrage in Spain Real Madrid were level in their Champions League quarter-final tie with Bayern Munich before they lost Camavinga. They then lost their heads

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Real Madrid have been known not to take defeats well. This is the most successful club in Champions League history, with a record 15 titles, but they are also bad losers. nyti.ms/4vCRZUJ

Mamdani Endorses Lindsey Boylan, Who Accused Cuomo of Sexual Harassment The endorsement, in a special election for a City Council seat on Manhattan’s West Side, comes as the mayor seeks to build influence within the Council.

Breaking News: Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to accuse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, for New York City Council.

Mamdani Endorses Lindsey Boylan, Who Accused Cuomo of Sexual Harassment

Now Mr. Mamdani has decided to put his weight behind a City Council candidate, Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to accuse former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of sexual harassment.

▪️ Record losses of £1.6bn, a rise of 43% in a year
▪️ £4bn losses over 7 years
▪️ Only four clubs managed a profit without asset sales to owners

@cweatherspoon.bsky.social looks at the troubling state of Premier League club finances after the 2024-25 season.

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Supreme Court Sides With Oil Companies in Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits The companies had asked the justices to clear the way to move environmental lawsuits out of state courts, to friendlier federal venues.

Breaking News: In a win for oil companies, the Supreme Court allowed environmental lawsuits in Louisiana to move to friendlier federal courts as companies, like Chevron and Exxon Mobil, battle with the state over who should pay for coastal erosion.

LeBron James’ future: Retire, stay with Lakers or join Warriors/Cavs? What we know Retirement is a real possibility for LeBron James this summer. But a recent resurgence — and the Lakers winning — might delay that.

From @theathletic.com: After months of speculation that the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James were headed for a divorce, a strong March changed the landscape. nyti.ms/4sIqS8e

Retrato de un Trump bajo presión El presidente de EE. UU. arremete contra enemigos, aliados e incluso el papa. Mientras tanto, los republicanos intentan concentrarse en la economía previo a las elecciones intermedias.

El presidente Trump arremete contra enemigos, aliados e incluso el papa, y ha dificultado que los republicanos se concentren en cuestiones económicas antes de las elecciones intermedias. “Está actuando de forma errática, incluso para sus estándares”, dijo una exsecretaria de prensa de la Casa Blanca