Kosovo: A Decade of Independence Amidst Ongoing Tensions

Adam Paul Scott was born on April 3, 1973. He is known for his roles in television shows like "The Good Place" where he played Trevor, a demon. Scott co-hosts the Earwolf podcast "U Talkin' U2 To Me" with Scott Aukerman since February 2014. In 2018, they hosted the podcast series "R U Talkin' R.E.M.".

Steve Smith suffered a compound dislocation of his right little finger while fielding during the ICC Men's World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord's. He dropped a catch and left the field for treatment, later going to the hospital for scans. Australian team medical staff assessed him at the ground before he was taken to the hospital. His injury occurred on day three of the match.

Baja California, located on the Baja California peninsula in Mexico, was known as the North Territory of Baja California before becoming a state in 1952. It is divided into seven municipios (municipalities): Ensenada, Mexicali, Tecate, Tijuana, Rosarito, San Quintín, and San Felipe. Baja California boasts one of Mexico's largest fishing industries, centered around Ensenada, a major port city. The state has been governed by Morena-led Juntos Hacemos Historia coalitions, with Jaime Bonilla Valdez serving as governor from 2019 to 2021 and Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda becoming the first female governor in 2021. Newspapers covering Baja California include El Centinela, El Informador de Baja California, El Mexicano (Tijuana edition), El Mexicano Segunda Edición, El Sol de Tijuana, El Vigía, Esto de las Californias, Frontera, La Crónica de Baja California, La Voz de la Frontera, and Semanario Zeta.

Siakam was born in Douala, Cameroon. He attended New Mexico State University. In his second year in the NBA, Siakam became a key bench player for Toronto. He partnered with McDonald's Canada on a limited-edition McFlurry and created the Pascal Siakam Scholarship at the University of New Brunswick to support Cameroonian students studying technology. Siakam scored 21 points, grabbed six rebounds, and added four assists in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder, helping his team win and take a 2-1 series lead. He has averaged 20.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.0 steals during the playoffs.

Jalen Williams played high school basketball at Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona. He began his college career at Santa Clara University, where he made a strong debut with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals against UC Santa Cruz. Throughout the season, he achieved personal bests and earned recognition as an All-NBA Third Team selection. Williams was chosen for the 2023 USA Basketball Men's Select team in preparation for the FIBA Basketball World Cup alongside his teammate Chet Holmgren from the Oklahoma City Thunder. In Game 3 of the NBA Finals against Indiana, Williams had a standout performance with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal. He demonstrated aggressive play by reaching the free-throw line 11 times. Over the first three games of the series, he averaged 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.0 steals, but his shooting efficiency needs improvement at 39.2% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range.

Sam Walsh is an Australian rules footballer for Carlton Football Club in the AFL. He played junior football for St Joseph’s Football Club and attended St Joseph’s College in Geelong before playing under-18s with the Geelong Falcons. Walsh averaged 32 disposals a game as co-captain of the Falcons, earning him recognition as the "best pure midfielder in the draft." He also captained Vic Country in the NAB Under 18 Championships. Drafted number 1 by Carlton in 2018, Walsh has become a respected leader, elevated to co-vice captain at age 21. Despite battling injuries in recent pre-seasons, he consistently competes at a high level, finishing third in the John Nicholls Medal in 2024. Walsh has played 119 games over six seasons and continues to develop as a midfielder alongside teammates Adam Cerra and captain Patrick Cripps.

The 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont is exceeding expectations after the first two rounds. We'll see how players fare in the final two rounds.

This Saturday, Boston will host both a 'No Kings' demonstration and the city's Pride parade. Boston City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with many offices closing to the public at 4 or 4:30 p.m.

George Duangmanee finished 21st at the 2023 Western Amateur and 33rd at The Amateur Championship. He received the 2022-23 Barry Parkhill Bicentennial Scholarship. Duangmanee was ranked as high as No. 11 golfer for the Class of 2020 by Golfweek. He shot 68-67 to qualify for the U.S. Open at Springfield Country Club in Ohio. In his first U.S. Open, he had a score of 89, tied for the second-highest score in a single round at a U.S. Open over the last 20 years.

Father's Day is a day to honor fathers, fatherhood, and the influence of fathers. It complements celebrations like Mother's Day and Siblings Day. The third Sunday in June is celebrated as Father's Day in many countries. There are historical variations on when Father's Day was celebrated in different regions, including August in some areas of China and Argentina.

A new rugby league video game is coming soon. Big Ant CEO Ross Symonds confirmed an announcement is imminent, with a short wait between the announcement and release. The game, likely titled Rugby League 26, will be the first since 2017's Rugby League Live 4. Big Ant has developed the last three major console rugby league games: Rugby League Live 3 (2017), Rugby League Live 2 (2012), and Rugby League Live (2010).

Michelle Monaghan met Australian graphic artist Peter White at a party in 2000. They married and have two children together, Willow Katherine (born 2008) and Tommy Francis (born 2013). Monaghan credits White with encouraging her to get a mole checked out in 2007, which turned out to be cancerous.

Steve Smith Sr. is a 46-year-old musician. He was born on May 12, 1979. Steve Smith & Vital Information will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a U.S. tour starting in March 2023. The tour includes performances at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Birdland Theater and Long Island Drum Center.

The Reserve Bank of Australia controls the cash rate, which is the interest rate banks charge each other for overnight loans. When money transfers between banks (like paying bills or receiving government refunds), it goes through the Reserve Bank.

Top golfers, including Scottie Scheffler, struggled during the first round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont. Scheffler finished with a 1-over 71, describing his mental game as challenging. He believes his score could have been worse.

The PGA of America is an organization with over 30,000 golf professionals dedicated to promoting the sport. These professionals serve as coaches, business operators, and leaders who aim to increase engagement and inclusivity within the golfing community.

London will experience sunny spells throughout the weekend, starting with some morning cloud breaking. Sunday will be less warm with variable cloud and a few light showers likely in the afternoon. Monday is expected to be largely dry with patchy cloud and sunshine. Tuesday will see warm temperatures with sunny spells and some areas of cloud.

Michelle Monaghan rose to prominence with her role as Kimberly Woods in the television series Boston Public (2002). She garnered international recognition for her portrayal of Detective Ani Bezzerides in the first season of HBO's anthology crime drama True Detective (2014), earning a Golden Globe Award nomination. Born in Winthrop, Iowa, Monaghan is the daughter of Sharon and Robert Monaghan.