The Houston Astros agreed to trade closer Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs in a move aimed at clearing payroll to re-sign free agent infielder Alex Bregman. Pressly waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the deal, with the Cubs expected to pay most of his $14 million salary for 2025. The trade opens up financial flexibility for the Astros to make a competitive offer to bring back Bregman, with second baseman Jose Altuve willing to change positions to accommodate his return.
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The Florida Board of Governors confirmed three allies of Governor Ron DeSantis as university presidents, advancing a conservative education agenda that critics argue undermines academic leadership. Notably, telecommunications lobbyist Marva Johnson was appointed to lead Florida A&M University, raising concerns among students about her qualifications and fears of potential merger with Florida State University. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreKaren Read was acquitted of murder charges related to the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, who was found dead after a night of drinking. Despite a conviction for drunken driving, her defense raised doubts about police misconduct and suggested O’Keefe may have been killed by colleagues, leading to a wrongful-death lawsuit from his family. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreJuneteenth Celebrations and Business OperationsOn June 19, Americans celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday honoring the emancipation of enslaved people in 1865. While most retailers, including Walmart and Target, remain open, U.S. banks and the stock market will be closed, and USPS will not deliver mail, though UPS and FedEx will operate normally. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreTwo men, Jose Romero and Nathen Garley, were sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 shooting death of 11-year-old Froylan Villegas outside an Albuquerque baseball stadium, which also injured his cousin. The incident led New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to declare a public health emergency over gun violence and impose temporary gun restrictions in certain areas, prompting protests from gun rights advocates. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreVance Boelter, 57, is accused of fatally shooting Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, while wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in a targeted attack. Boelter allegedly impersonated a police officer and stalked his victims, prompting federal and state charges, including first-degree murder. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe Manhattan jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial viewed explicit videos allegedly used to blackmail women, marking a pivotal moment in the seven-week proceedings. While prosecutors argue the footage shows coercion, the defense claims it illustrates consensual participation in the parties, as Combs maintains his innocence against serious charges that could lead to life imprisonment. Need More Context? 🔎
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