Politics
GAO estimates up to $304 billion in annual tax fraud losses; IRS lacks coordinated strategy
GAO estimates tax fraud costs the federal government $116B to $304B annually and says the IRS lacks a strategy to coordinate fraud-risk management.
Story Type: <span>Investigation</span>
Travel
Holland America now adds up to $20 a day in automatic crew charges, company records show
Holland America Line raised its daily crew appreciation charges for Washington and U.S. cruise travelers to up to $20 per guest in June.
Business and Finance
BlackRock’s SOXX rides AI chip boom, but the exact 2026 gain cited in market coverage is only partly documented
BlackRock's SOXX ETF rose in 2026 as IDC forecast the chip market to top $1 trillion, though some YTD return figures remain unverified.
Crime and Justice
NYPD says teen was shot as Times Square Knicks celebrations turned chaotic
A 17-year-old was shot and three people were detained by the NYPD during chaotic Knicks championship celebrations in Times Square, New York City.
Sports
Knicks end 53-year title wait, beating Spurs 94-90 for 2026 NBA championship
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 to win the 2026 NBA championship, led by 45 points from Jalen Brunson.
Business and Finance
Obama Presidential Center reserve draws scrutiny as subcontractors allege unpaid bills
The Obama Foundation faces scrutiny over a $1M endowment and millions in alleged unpaid subcontractor bills for its Chicago center ahead of 2026.
Travel
World Cup visitors are finding the U.S. between the stadiums, from diners to roadside stops
For the 2026 World Cup, a Tourism Economics report projects 1.24 million US visitors, with many exploring local diners and roadside stops.
Business and Finance
SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut pushed Musk’s paper wealth past $1 trillion, market data and wealth indexes show
SpaceX raised $75 billion in its Nasdaq IPO on June 12, 2026, pushing Elon Musk's paper net worth past $1 trillion as shares rose…
Technology
Anthropic says it will disable Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after U.S. security directive
Anthropic will disable its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for all users following a U.S. Commerce Department export control directive.