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In Albuquerque's Central Avenue Corridor, business owner James Grice faces daily challenges from crime, including drug use and violence, prompting New Mexico's Governor to deploy the National Guard for support. Despite a reported drop in violent crime, local police express concerns about the unarmed Guard's effectiveness in addressing the area's severe issues. Need More Context? 🔎

Jenny Boucek Makes NBA HistoryAt the Indiana Pacers' practice before Game 6 of the NBA Finals, assistant coach Jenny Boucek made history as the first woman to serve on the coaching staff of an NBA Finals team. While focusing on team defense and player development, she emphasizes the importance of representation for women in sports and aims to set a precedent for accommodations for working mothers in the league. Need More Context? 🔎

A 31-year-old mother, Brandie Gotch, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for driving her truck through a park in Peoria, Arizona, injuring a 12-year-old girl after a confrontation involving her children. She pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated assault after recklessly backing her vehicle toward the children, which could have resulted in more severe injuries. Need More Context? 🔎

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to mandate that nearly two dozen Democratic states cooperate with immigration enforcement to receive transportation funding, citing a lack of legal authority and arbitrary conditions. The ruling is a victory for the plaintiff states, who argue that such conditions threaten essential infrastructure funding while also reflecting ongoing tensions between federal and local immigration policies. Need More Context? 🔎

A teenager was struck by lightning in Central Park, New York City, amid severe thunderstorms affecting the Northeast, with a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for major cities along the I-95 corridor. The storms have caused widespread power outages, impacting over 500,000 customers, and led to nearly 600 flight cancellations, particularly at LaGuardia Airport. Need More Context? 🔎

Democrat Zohran Mamdani, running for New York mayor, faced backlash from Jewish organizations for defending the slogan “globalize the intifada,” which he claims reflects a desire for Palestinian rights. Critics, including the U.S. Holocaust Museum and Rep. Dan Goldman, condemned the phrase as antisemitic, while Mamdani acknowledged rising antisemitism and expressed his personal stance against it amidst a crowded primary race. Need More Context? 🔎