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Paper Plane

'Paper Plane' is the Best Drink of the Year!

Paper Plane RecipeThe Paper Plane is a balanced cocktail with just enough sweetness to counteract the bitter and sour notes. It gets its signature orange hue from sweet and citrusy Aperol which plays nicely with the sour lemon juice. The base spirit, bourbon, adds a round richness which brings everything down to earth.

This Bourbon Cocktail Will Make Your Spirits SoarThe Paper Plane cocktail is a simple variation on the classic Last Word. And it may be the best bourbon drink you may not have tried yet.

Inside 2025’s ‘drink of the year’ named after a hit song — from the NYC bar owner who invented it: ‘Very unique and different’Here’s something worthy of a toast.

We’re Calling It: This Will Be the Cocktail of 2025Move over, Espresso Martini.

Is The Paper Plane the Cocktail of 2025?Get to know this unique cocktail that some say might be the cocktail to replace the espresso martini this year.

We Have An Early Contender For The Drink Of The SummerThe Paper Plane cocktail might be the drink of summer 2024, as it's showing up on menus at places like Balthazar and being ordered in droves at ACME.

Viski on TikTokPaper Plane is the cocktail of the year and we have the perfect glass #paperplane #cocktails

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Stock Market

Dow, S&P and NASDAQ all hit All Time Highs!

Markets News, June 30, 2025: S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise to New Highs; Major Stock Indexes Post Big Gains for 2nd Straight Month

US stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq hit all-time highs as June ends with a bang — trade truce, Fed rate cut hopes, and tech rally fuel Wall Street surgeUS stock market today show Wall Street gaining momentum as June ends, with the Dow Jones rising 150 points and the S&P 500 hitting new records. Investors are upbeat after President Donald Trump took a strong stance on trade and Canada reversed its planned tax on US tech companies. Hopes for fresh trade deals are pushing markets higher. With the Nasdaq also ticking up, this marks the second straight winning month for US stocks. As talks resume and Trump leads negotiations, investors are eyeing a strong start to July. Dont miss whats next in this market comeback.

A 2-month rally pushed stocks to record highs, but watch for these risks in July

Three wild months on Wall Street: Stocks hit record highs, dollar stumbles to historic lows | CNN BusinessUS stocks gained on Monday, capping off a strong month and a remarkable second quarter for Wall Street.

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs, cap best quarter in over a yearThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record closing highs on Monday, capping their best quarter in over a year as hopes for trade deals and possible rate cuts eased investor uncertainty.

US Open

...Golf, JJ Spaun Won, 1 Under Par...

Spaun captures first major title, wins U.S. OpenJ.J. Spaun, 34, who started Sunday one stroke behind 54-hole leader Sam Burns, survived a terrible start and challenging elements to pull away from the pack and capture his first major title with a two-stroke win in the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.

Stanley Cup

...Panthers Beat Oilers... again

2025 Stanley Cup Final schedule | NHL.comDates, times, broadcast info, results for NHL championship series between Panthers, Oilers

2025 Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Parade Route: Full Map, Time, and MoreThe fun-loving Panthers are back for more celebrations on Sunday.

Why the Panthers are the nicest 'rats' to win the Stanley Cup (twice)Make it two titles in a row for Tkachuk, Barkov & Co., who are as gracious off the ice as they are mean on it.

Stanley Cup Winners | NHL RecordsReview a list of every Stanley Cup champion in NHL history, with links to comprehensive recaps of each winning team.

TikTok

...Time is still 'Tik-ing'...
President Donald Trump's added another extension of the TikTok ban, while also looking for buyers

Trump to extend TikTok sale deadline for third time, White House saysTrump will extend a June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the U.S. assets of short video app TikTok for 90 days.

Trump tells Fox News he has group of wealthy people to buy TikTokHe said the deal he is developing would probably need China's approval to move forward.

NBA Finals

...Thunder Wins! 2025...

The official site of the NBA for the latest NBA Scores, Stats & News. | NBA.com

OKC Thunder fans celebrate historic NBA Finals win over Pacers across metroBars were at capacity hours before tipoff, and Oklahoma City Thunder fans made their presence known in the streets to celebrate the title.

NBA Finals 2025: Thunder-Pacers news, schedule, scores and highlightsHere's everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA Finals, including scores, news and highlights.

French Open 2025

Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner in Incredible Turnaround

Roland-Garros 2025 - Le site officiel

Alcaraz rallies in French thriller: 'Just believed'Carlos Alcaraz came back from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner on Sunday and retain the French Open title.

Belmont Stakes

Sovereignty Wins Belmont 2025

Saratoga Race Course & Harness Racing - Guide To The Tracks In Saratoga

Belmont Stakes 2025 recap, winnings: Sovereignty beats out Journalism in rematch of Kentucky Derby, Preakness winnersSovereignty is the first Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner to skip the Preakness.

NY Sail

SailGP NY Sail Grand Prix 2025

SailGPHome of the Rolex SailGP Championship 🏆 The most exciting racing on water - Powered By Nature™️ 🌎 Flying boats. Iconic cities. World-class athletes.

Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix | Governors Island (en-US)Kick off summer with SailGP as the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix returns to NYC on June 7–8. Watch the world’s top athletes from 12 nations race 50-foot fly

SailGP Results - New York Sail Grand Prix - Rankings, LeaderboardsLeaderboards and results for the 2025 New York Sail Grand Prix

National Spelling Bee

Scripps National Spelling Bee 2025

Scripps National Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki declared champion of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee - ScrippsFaizan Zaki, (FAY-zahn ZAH-kee) a 13-year-old speller from Allen, Texas, is the champion of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Zaki earned the prestigious title in round 21 when he correctly spelled “éclaircissement,” which is defined as "the clearing up of something obscure: enlightenment."

Champions League

PSG wins 1st UEFA Champions League 2024/25!

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How PSG ended years of continental heartbreak to win the Champions LeagueAfter a decade of prioritizing star power, PSG's youth movement finally ended the club's European futility.

Indianapolis 500

Alex Palou on Sunday became the first driver from Spain to win the Indianapolis 500

Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayThe Indianapolis Motor Speedway Located In Speedway, IN Is The Racing Capital Of The World And Home Of The Indianapolis 500.

3-time IndyCar champ Palou wins 1st Indy 500Alex Palou on Sunday became the first driver from Spain to win the Indianapolis 500, holding off former Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Marcus Ericsson over the closing laps.

Conclave

...What is it?

Conclave: How a Pope is elected - Vatican NewsFrom the voting of cardinal electors to the burning of ballots in a cast-iron stove dating back to 1939, here’s a look at what happens inside the ...

Met Gala

...the Met Gala 2025 theme was 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'...

The Costume Institute - The Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Costume Institute's collection of more than 33,000 costumes and accessories represents five continents and seven centuries.

Stars Attend Met Gala 2025 After-PartiesStars Attend Met Gala 2025 After-Parties

The 2025 Met Gala’s Tailored for You Theme Winners: Who Did It Best?At the Met Gala 2025 on Monday, guests interpreted the evening’s dress code in a number of fashionable ways. See who was a cut above the rest.

Best Bars

...NYC has 11 out of 50 best bars...

North America's 50 Best Bars |The List and AwardsNorth America’s 50 Best Bars List & Awards: the best places to drink in North America

These 11 NYC bars were just named the very best in North AmericaIncluding usual suspects Superbueno, Angel's Share and Dante, plus new entries like Daniel Humm's Clemente Bar.

NYC dominates North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list — and this East Village cocktail den landed at No. 2 NYC took up a hefty 11 spots on the list.

Kentucky Derby

...Sovereignty won the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky...

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Kentucky Derby 2025 Hats: The Best and the Rest of the Whimsical and Wildest Looks [PHOTOS]Fans are wearing festive hats in celebration of the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Here, see the best styles and the rest.

Kentucky Derby 2025 purse, payout: How much money did winner Sovereignty take home?Sovereignty beat the odds and came out on top at the 151st Kentucky Derby. Here is how much the winner will take home.

Auto Show

...The New York Auto Show is celebrating its 125th year...

The 10 Best Cars at the 2025 New York Auto ShowA roundup of the best vehicles—from old favorites to wild concepts—on display at this year's convention

NY Auto Show 2025 continues at Javits Center in NYC. Here's everything to know.The NY Auto Show returns in 2025 at the Javits Center in NYC. Here's what to know about the international car show.

New York International Auto Show kicks off at Jacob Javits CenterFestivities for the show's 125th anniversary kicked off at the Jacob Javits Center Friday morning, as crowds of people lined up to see some of the hottest cars made as early as 1909 on display.

New York International Auto Show: EVs, SUVs, tariff talks. All the latest trends

Boston Marathon

...John Korir and Sharon Lokedi are the 2025 winners...

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2025 Boston Marathon & Patriot's Day | Route, ScheduleThe Boston Marathon is the world's largest annual marathon attracting 20,000 participants. Find the marathon countdown, schedule, route, and history.

Results from the 2025 Boston MarathonAthletes are on the course for the 129th Boston Marathon.

'Finish the job': Boston Marathon runner who crawled to finish reflects on raceBeing at his first Boston Marathon, Villanova University student Matthew Nawn wanted nothing more than to finish.

Breaking Down the Crazy Fast 2025 Boston MarathonSharon Lokedi demolished the women's Boston Marathon course record with a time of 02:17:22. John Korir ran the second-fastest time ever to win in the men's race.

Robot Marathon

...Robot Marathon in China...

China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathonTwenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 21-km (13-mile) course.

Stumbling and Overheating, Most Humanoid Robots Fail to Finish Half Marathon in BeijingOnly six of the 21 robots in the race crossed the finish line, highlighting just how far humanoids are from keeping up with their real human counterparts.

The Masters

...Roy McIlroy, and Grand Slam...

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Rory McIlroy completes career grand slam at 2025 Masters: List of six golfers who accomplished legendary featMcIlroy and Tiger Woods are only players to complete career grand slams over the last 50 years

Here's how much money every player made at the 2025 MastersRory McIlroy's Masters winner's check surpasses the payout received by Scottie Scheffler in 2024 by $600K, with a payday of $4.2 million.

'It's the best day of my golfing life': Rory McIlroy finally gets his green jacketThere were plenty of nerves, but in the end, McIlroy finally won the Masters, got to put on the winner's jacket and completed the career Grand Slam.

Billionaires

...NYC has the most Billionaires...

The Cities With The Most Billionaires 2025Here’s where the world’s wealthiest choose to live.

Exclusive | NYC has the most billionaires in the world, and just added this comedian and 14 others to its long listThere are more billionaires in Gotham than any other city in the world — and one of them is newly-minted comedy magnate Jerry Seinfeld.

Grand National

...Nick Rockette wins 2025...

Grand National 2025: Latest results as Nick Rockett wins - LIVE! Horse racing's most famous steeplechase takes centre stage at Aintree

Grand National 2025: Where each horse finished in Aintree showpieceWhere all the horses finished in the 2025 Grand National at Aintree, won by Nick Rockett for the Mullins family.

Night Market

...NYC Night Markets 2025...

Here are all the NYC night markets to indulge in this summerPlus a night market that returns for its 10th year.

NCAA

...NCAA Championship...

March Madness Winners List: All NCAA basketball champions until 2025UCLA stands as the most successful program in NCAA Men's Basketball history, boasting an impressive 11 championship titles. Under the legendary coach John Wooden, the Bruins domina

Pain Index: Who between Duke, Houston, had most painful tournament loss?Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever. Let's rank every 2025 men's NCAA tournament defeat, from least to most devastating.

Final moments in Florida's national championship win from aboveFrom above the camera well at the Alamodome, a look at the frantic ending of Florida's 2025 NCAA tournament title over Houston.

Aviator S.C.

...Save Aviator Sports Complex at Floyd Bennet Field!

Sign the PetitionSave Aviator Sports and Events Center – A Vital Hub for Our Community!

Brooklyn sports facility Aviator Center to close due to COVID, migrant center — ousting thousands of young athletesAviator Sports and Events Center will close when its lease with the NPS expires — throwing out thousands of “devastated” young athletes from a hub they call “home.”

Elected officials attempt to keep Aviator Sports and Events Center openFollowing management’s announcement that indoor facilities of Aviator Sports and Events Center at Floyd Bennett Field will be closing April

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