WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal Bureau of Prisons must continue providing hormone therapy and social accommodations to hundreds of transgender…

https://wtop.com/government/2025/06/judge-rules-federal-prisons-must-continue-providing-hormone-therapy-to-transgender-inmates/

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has set Sept. 9 as the date for the special election to replace Rep. Gerry Connolly, the longtime Democratic lawmaker who died last month.

https://wtop.com/virginia-election/2025/06/special-election-set-for-seat-of-late-va-rep-gerry-connolly/

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For better or worse, Fortnite will let creators make NPCs that ditch the script and go freestyle. A new tool in the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) will allow developers to create their own generative AI-powered NPCs. Their voice types, delivery styles and personality traits are all customizable.Epic demoed the tech on Tuesday during its "State of Unreal" keynote. The company said the NPC generated its responses in real-time during the presentation. It was created using "about 20 lines" of prompt text.The demoed character, Mr. Buttons, was created solely to persuade the player to press a...

https://www.engadget.com/gaming/fortnite-is-about-to-unleash-ai-powered-npcs-172728548.html?src=rss

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Future of Britain’s biggest water supplier in question as investor pulls out of turnaround plan

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/thames-water-nationalisation-private-equity-kkr-steve-reed-b2762977.html

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The proposed bill addresses Prime Minister Mark Carney's priorities and some of the long-standing complaints voiced by U.S. lawmakers, including President Donald Trump.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11210422/canada-border-security-bill-carney-us-trump-fentanyl/

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World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and Paris Olympics champion Qinwen Zheng kicked off their French Open quarterfinal on Tuesday in front of a nearly empty stadium. The sparse crowd sparked a familiar debate: Why are high-profile women’s matches not getting prime-time slots at Roland Garros? This year, the scheduling decisions at the French Open have once […]The post Coco Gauff’s French Open Complaint Dials In Aryna Sabalenka’s Support After Disparity Upsets Players appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-coco-gauffs-french-open-complaint-dials-in-aryna-sabalenkas-support-after-disparity-upsets-players/

A bantamweight championship rematch headlines in New Jersey on Saturday

https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-316-merab-dvalishvili-vs-sean-omalley-fight-card-date-odds-time-rumors-location-complete-guide/

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The trend of "townsizing" sees travelers, especially those among Gen Z, choosing quaint small towns like Cape Cod in Massachusetts for a relaxed, movie-like vacation experience.

https://www.foxnews.com/travel/hot-travel-trend-has-people-townsizing-visiting-quaint-american-towns

The best and worst stadiums in the Championship - and where Fratton Park ranks

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-championship-news-southampton-sheffield-wednesday-sheffield-united-ipswich-leicester-wrexham-charlton-birmingham-blackburn-bristol-city-millwall-5159657

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"A decade ago before I blew up everyone in my life told me I was to obsessed and constantly told I’d never make it," Jimmy Donaldson wrote on X.

https://fortune.com/2025/06/03/mrbeast-youtube-wedding-mom-money-reinvest-business/

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“Being able to hold a plank indicates that you have a strong core," Life Time fitness leader Phoenix Carnevale told The Post.

https://nypost.com/2025/06/03/health/how-long-you-should-be-able-to-do-a-plank-at-every-age/

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This charming two-bedroom cottage in the village of Ackleton blends country character with modern comforts—and it’s now on the market.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/property/2025/06/03/cottage-with-garden-and-log-burners-in-ackleton

Since we're forced to drive everywhere all the time in the U.S., if you haven't crashed yet, it's probably only a matter of time.

https://www.jalopnik.com/1876037/these-are-the-stories-behind-our-readers-first-car-crashes/

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Round 1 of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2025 concluded on June 3. The top eight teams advanced directly to the Semifinals Week 1.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/bgmi/news-bmps-2025-round-1-overall-standings-highlights

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Frank Ragnow retired from the NFL on Monday. The Detroit Lions' starting center shocked the football world, considering that he was fresh off three consecutive Pro Bowl nods.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/who-frank-ragnow-s-wife-lucy-everything-know-retired-lions-star-s-partner

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The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final to rematch the Florida Panthers after losing in Game 7 to the same Panthers team last season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/3-oilers-superstars-line-2025-stanley-cup-final-ft-connor-mcdavid

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The Philadelphia Phillies are in Toronto on Tuesday night as they face the Blue Jays to begin a three-game series.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/phillies-vs-blue-jays-game-1-prediction-odds-injuries-picks-june-3-2025

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F1 pundit David Croft revealed that Lewis Hamilton had sustained damage to his car during the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, resulting in disappointing results.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/news-sure-damage-is-gonna-excuse-every-race-year-fans-react-david-croft-claiming-lewis-hamilton-s-car-suffered-damage-f1-spanish-gp

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Aaron Rodgers’ desire to play next season is being thrown into question by one analyst as the NFL awaits to hear what he’ll finally decide to do.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-i-m-tired-aaron-rodgers-nfl-analyst-questions-4x-nfl-mvp-s-commitment-amidst-steelers-saga-2e3622d6

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Prabhsimran Singh is not part of the playing XI for the IPL 2025 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-is-prabhsimran-singh-playing-today-s-rcb-vs-pbks-ipl-2025-final

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Bahrain will face Saudi Arabia at the Bahrain National Stadium on Thursday in the penultimate game of their third-round 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/bahrain-vs-saudi-arabia-prediction-betting-tips-june-5th-2025

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Ralf Schumacher has questioned whether Max Verstappen crashed into George Russell on purpose at the Spanish Grand Prix, because the Dutchman wanted to finish as low as possible.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/news-ralf-schumacher-floats-wild-red-bull-exit-clause-theory-behind-max-verstappen-s-controversial-incident-george-russell

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Stefon Diggs ruffled the feathers of New England Patriots fans with his actions on a boat in a video that made the rounds on social media over Memorial Day Weekend.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-that-s-can-boat-nfl-fans-react-stefon-diggs-showing-potential-patriots-otas-acl-setback

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The New York Mets scraped out a hard-fought 4-3 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 on Monday in extra innings.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/mets-vs-dodgers-game-2-prediction-odds-injuries-picks-june-3-2025

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) leg spinner Suyash Sharma's name was missing from the team's playing XI for the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday, June 3.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-is-suyash-sharma-playing-today-s-rcb-vs-pbks-ipl-2025-final

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Dating back to her time in college, Angel Reese has always had a massive supporter in Shaquille O'Neal.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/wnba/news-better-people-y-all-kissing-to-shaquille-o-neal-goes-beyond-stats-angel-reese-defense-amid-criticism

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Rick Carlisle's Indiana Pacers finished the job against the New York Knicks in their second trip to the Eastern Conference finals in as many years.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-come-guns-blazing-rick-carlisle-breaks-pacers-formula-flip-script-okc-thunder-regular-season-losses

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Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has provided an update on Julian Alvarez's future amid interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are in the market for a new No.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-atletico-madrid-president-addresses-julian-alvarez-s-future-club-amid-links-arsenal

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Amanda Balionis was seen playing golf with her friends Kira K Dixon and Michelle Wie West.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-amanda-balionis-features-1x-major-winner-s-propaganda-never-fall-for

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Shedeur Sanders has been one of the focal points of this offseason as he has made headlines for several reasons.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-skip-bayless-ignites-backlash-claim-shedeur-sanders-chose-no-12-coach-prime-tom-brady

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The Diamondbacks travel to Atlanta as they square off against the Braves in a three-game series starting on Tuesday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/diamondbacks-vs-braves-game-1-prediction-odds-injuries-picks-june-3-2025

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Max Homa's caddie troubles have continued to haunt him. First, Homa parted ways with Joe Greiner, a caddie he had been working with for six years shortly before the Valero Texas Open.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-tiger-woods-ex-caddie-work-max-homa-latter-parted-ways-bill-harke-reports

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College football fans don't agree with ESPN's computer-generated rankings ahead of the 2025 season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-bama-belong-top-5-fans-react-espn-s-computer-generated-top-25-teams-2025-college-football-season

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Green MSP Ross Greer had tabled proposals for a shake-up of the ‘discredited’ system

https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/msps-vote-down-council-tax-reform-despite-agreeing-situation-absurd-5158541

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Work has started on more road improvements in Myton Road in Leamington as part of the wider Europa Way scheme.

https://www.warwickshireworld.com/news/people/work-starts-to-add-crossing-in-myton-road-as-part-of-europa-way-works-in-leamington-5158576

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Chris and JoJo recently confirmed their relationship after speculation started during their stint on Celebrity Big Brother

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/mornings-ben-shephard-congratulates-chris-31777090

Since 2013, Scottish Water has been involved in efforts to address challenging ground conditions around the King George V Memorial playing fields.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/renfrewshire/major-10-year-programme-works-35322257

“I think the biggest thing was that winning the Australian Open was like the greatest but most exhausting thing that I have ever done in my career.” Madison Keys said last month, in a pre-event media interaction, ahead of a second Grand Slam campaign in 2025 – the French Open. It took the 30-year-old more […]The post Madison Keys Reveals What Makes Coco Gauff Dangerously Different Before French Open Clash appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-madison-keys-reveals-what-makes-coco-gauff-dangerously-different-before-french-open-clash/

Scholar Thayammal Aravanan receives Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi Classical Tamil Award

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/scholar-thayammal-aravanan-receives-kalaignar-m-karunanidhi-classical-tamil-award/article69651942.ece

Photo illustration by Emma Spainhoward with photograph by Getty Images. Good morning. Sunny with a high around 85 today. Clear overnight with a low around 62. This evening the Nationals begin a three-game homestand against the Cubs, and the Mystics will visit the Indiana Fever. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, […]The post National Park Service Celebrates Pride by Closing Dupont Circle Park, Sally Quinn Has a New Novel, and Dave Thomas Circle Is History first appeared on Washingtonian.

https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/06/03/nps-dupont-circle-park-pride-worldpride-sally-quinn-dave-thomas-circle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nps-dupont-circle-park-pride-worldpride-sally-quinn-dave-thomas-circle

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Replacement of a water pipe that is old and prone to bursting may cause disruption for drivers until mid-August.

https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/transport/temporary-traffic-lights-in-place-huddersfield-road-and-bradford-road-as-part-of-yorkshire-water-works-5158173

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