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Sports, Entertainment & Culture — June 12, 2026

The Morning Brief · June 12, 2026

Knicks one win from ending 53-year drought. OG Anunoby's last-second tip-in capped the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history, putting New York one win from its first championship since 1973.

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Taylor Swift makes Songwriters Hall history. At 36, Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, choking up during a 21-minute speech with family and Travis Kelce in attendance.

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David Hockney dies at 88. The British artist, whose California pool paintings made him one of the most influential figures in contemporary art, died peacefully at his home.

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Olivia Rodrigo releases third album. 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' arrived Friday, featuring a collaboration with the Cure's Robert Smith.

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