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The Boston Celtics
organizationBoston Celtics beat Miami Heat 116-99 in Game 4 of Eastern Conference finals. Celtics held off what would have been an embarrassing sweep. Celtics stifled Miami, blocking eight shots and collecting eight steals.
Nikki Allan
personNikki Allan was lured to an abandoned warehouse in Sunderland in October 1992. She was savagely beaten with a brick and stabbed 37 times by killer David Boyd. Boyd was sentenced to 29 years in prison on Tuesday over the killing. Judge Mrs Justice Lambert said she would have given Boyd 37 years.
David Boyd
personNikki Allan was lured to an abandoned warehouse in Sunderland in October 1992. She was savagely beaten with a brick and stabbed 37 times by killer David Boyd. Boyd remained at large while innocent George Heron stood trial.
The Los Angeles Lakers
organizationLos Angeles Lakers knocked out of NBA play-offs by Denver Nuggets. LeBron James says he's "got a lot to think about" as he considers future. Hollywood legend Jack Nicholson was courtside at the Crypto.com Arena.
Kevin McCarthy
personHouse Freedom Caucus takes official position calling for an end to bipartisan talks. Failure to strike a deal would be unprecedented and certain to throw U.S. financial markets into turmoil. Treasury has reportedly asked federal agencies if it can delay upcoming payments.
The Los Angeles Dodgers
organizationThe Los Angeles Dodgers initially intended to honor the Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence with a Community Hero Award. After a wave of conservative backlash against the drag group, the team removed the Sisters from their list of honorees. On Monday, the Dodgers reversed course again, announcing in a statement that they will include the Sisters, after all.
Geraint Thomas
personGeraint Thomas won the first mountain stage of the Giro d'Italia. The 2018 Tour de France champion dropped Primoz Roglic on the final climb to Monte Bondone. Portuguese cyclist Joao Almeida crossed the summit finish just ahead of Thomas.
Ron DeSantis
personFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis will formally announce his entry into the 2024 presidential race Wednesday evening. The announcement will take place during a Twitter Spaces event with the social media platform’s CEO Elon Musk. Polls have consistently shown De Santis to be the strongest challenger to former President Donald Trump, 76.
South Wales Police
organizationGangs of masked yobs set fire to cars and hurled missiles at police. A passer-by was allegedly attacked by rioters mistaking them for an undercover cop. CCTV appears to show a police van following two people on an electric bike minutes before the crash.
Eddie Howe
personEddie Howe hails Newcastle's "incredible" players as they qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years. Newcastle needed just one point from their last two games to be assured of a Champions League place. Magpies are believed to be targeting Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney.
IMF
organizationIMF upgraded growth to 0.4% this year after initially predicting 0.3%. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said report vindicated Government's efforts. IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva praised Mr Hunt and PM.
Microsoft
organizationBing will be part of the premium ChatGPT Plus service starting Tuesday. Windows 11 now supports Bluetooth LE, the low-energy audio specification. Microsoft's Dev Box, a cloud-hosted Windows-based developer workstation in the cloud, will become generally available in July.
Vivek Murthy
personU.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has released a new advisory on social media and youth mental health. Up to 95% of 13- to 17-year-old Americans use a social media platform, and more than a third say they do so "almost constantly"
Vinicius Junior
personReal Madrid forward Vinicius Junior subjected to racist abuse by Valencia fans. The 22-year-old Brazilian winger faced off with home supporters and pointed directly to one after racist insults during the second half. The winger was once again the subject of shocking racist abuse against Valencia.
Ray Stevenson
personRay Stevenson passed away in Italy on Sunday, May 21. The 58-year-old was known for his roles in movies like Punisher: War Zone, King Arthur, and Thor.
LeBron James
personLos Angeles Lakers lost 4-0 to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Play-Offs. LeBron James said he would weigh up walking away after the defeat. James still has two years and $97million remaining on his current contract.
Bukayo Saka
personBukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. The 21-year-old's new deal will run until the summer of 2027. Saka had 12 months left on his current deal, due to expire at the end of next season.
Evan Gershkovich
personEvan Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen, was arrested in March on espionage charges. He was remanded in pre-trial detention until May 29, and that period has been extended. His parents traveled from the United States to Moscow and were reportedly allowed to attend the closed court hearing.
Casey Rivara
personCasey Rivara, 41, stopped his car at a red light to help a mama duck and her ducklings. He escorted them to the other side of the street in suburban Rocklin, California. Rivara was walking back to his car when another vehicle came through the intersection. The father of two died at the scene.
Rolf Harris
personHarris was found guilty of a string of indecent assaults between 1968 and 1986. He was jailed for five years and nine months after being convicted of 12 assaults. The TV personality was released from prison in May 2017. Reports last year said he was 'gravely sick' and receiving 24-hour care.