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Real estate pros are hailing new state legislation that aims to ban exclusive, hush-hush property listings that leave sellers clueless and buyers locked out.

The loved-up couple held hands while watching "Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live from Paris" at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City Monday night.

The loved-up couple held hands while watching "Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live from Paris" at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City Monday night.

With a new Spielberg alien movie coming out, everybody’s nervously wondering: Is this thing “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” or “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”?

Hakeem Jeffries Humiliated After Trump Attack Backfires

Authored by Matt Margolis via PJMedia.com,

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) tried to score points off Donald Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. And, oh boy, did it backfire spectacularly.

Monday's press conference gave the House Minority Leader a stage, and he used it to attack Trump’s planned appearance at the game and to question whether Trump was even a true Knicks fan.

"I think Knicks fans just want to enjoy Game 3, the first home [NBA Finals] game that we've had in 27 years," Jeffries said.

"But it also is not clear to me that Donald Trump is a big Knicks fan. I mean, does this guy even know the difference between Karl Rove and Karl Anthony Towns? I don't think so. He's just injecting himself into the NBA Finals because he always has to bring the MAGA circus into town, and that's unfortunate."

The problem with Jeffries’ claim is that Trump is, in fact, a longtime Knicks fan, and there is photographic and video evidence of Trump attending Knicks games going back decades.

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1993: Donald Trump looks on during an New York Knicks NBA Basketball game circa 1993 at Madison Square Garden in the Manhattan Borough of New York City. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

New York, N.Y.: Donald Trump attends the New York Knicks game with… https://t.co/sYd9Pka3zX pic.twitter.com/y0dTsgTwUf

— Apple Lamps (@lamps_apple) June 8, 2026

pic.twitter.com/EAWnPIxKKW

— Apple Lamps (@lamps_apple) June 8, 2026

pic.twitter.com/PDHOspenZI nah he’s a not Knick Fan? 😂. “Dime Store Obama” is the big Knick Fan that’s never been seen at a single game….

— Louis Buchalter (@lepke2112) June 8, 2026

Heck, even CNN mocked the idea that Trump isn’t a true New York sports fan:

Trump is the BOSS 🏀 pic.twitter.com/2Ihwx0Ompw

— Politikal Kat-Tales (@PolitiKatTales) June 8, 2026

Then NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, not exactly a Trump surrogate, finished it off entirely.

"I've been with the league for a long time," Silver said. "I ran NBA Entertainment years ago. He did an I love game spot with us. He had courtside seats. He was here all the time. He was at the draft. So he's a genuine Knicks fan."

.@NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: President Trump was a fixture at Madison Square Garden. He had courtside seats. He was here all the time, he was at Drafts — so he's a genuine @nyknicks fan. pic.twitter.com/Cxb1fU8cfM

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 9, 2026

A genuine Knicks fan. Certified by the commissioner of the NBA.

What’s the point of even questioning Trump’s fandom? It’s stupid, and Democrats only embarrass themselves when they try. Heck, it was just a couple of weeks ago that Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) set this same trap for herself when Trump's plans to attend the game were first made public. She posed what she thought was a clever trivia challenge. "I'd ask him to name the starting lineup of the 1993 championship team and see how he does," Hochul said.

“I’d ask him to name the starting lineup of the 1993 Championship team and see how he does."

New York Governor Kathy Hochul forgot that the Knicks last won in 1973 when asked about Donald Trump's Knicks fandom. 😬 pic.twitter.com/ouFbEiGYQE

— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) May 27, 2026

The Knicks didn't win the championship in 1993. Their last title came in 1973. Hochul's gotcha question exposed a gap in her own knowledge of the franchise she was pretending to defend.

Democrats questioning anyone's sports credibility is well-trodden comedy territory. In 2004, Democrat presidential nominee John Kerry called the Green Bay Packers' home stadium "Lambert Field" instead of Lambeau Field. He also named his favorite Red Sox slugger as "Manny Ortez," an apparent mashup of Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz. Kerry was performing fandom, and it showed.

That's the pattern here. The far left can't accept that Trump is genuine about much of anything, so the instinct is to attack first and check facts later. Jeffries grabbed a talking point and humiliated himself in the process.

And in the end, was any of this worth it? Trump went to a basketball game. Attacking him for it was always going to be a losing play.

Tyler Durden Tue, 06/09/2026 - 13:40

A temporary lifeguard tower that has popped up on one of San Diego's busiest stretched of sand is turning heads after residents learned the structure carries a price tag of roughly $2.5 million.

"Whatever personal problem you got with Trump.. IDGAF! go beat your face on the concrete if it makes you feel any better!" Dez Bryant wrote in one reply.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Including her facialist's favorite formula for "achieving glass skin."

Including her facialist's favorite formula for "achieving glass skin."

Kim served as California political director for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential run.

The model swapped her lucky orange clutch for matching heels at Madison Square Garden Monday night — but the shoes clearly didn't carry the same juju.

The model swapped her lucky orange clutch for matching heels at Madison Square Garden Monday night — but the shoes clearly didn't carry the same juju.

“How much you willing to be that within a year, all those tiny homes will be torn down crack houses smelling like heroin-laced urine.”

Mediocre 3Y Auction Tails Despite Solid Buyside Demand

With markets thrown in turmoil following Trump's threat to restart war against Iran in retaliation for downing a US Apache helicopter, it wasn't clear how today's $58 billion 3 year auction would go. In the end, it wasn't great, or terrible: a little tail, but besides that all metrics were relatively solid.  

The auction priced at a high yield of 4.192%, up from 3.965% in May and the highest yield since Feb '25. It tailed the When Issued 4.189% by 0.3bps, the 2nd consecutive tail.

The bid to cover was 2.645, up from 2.540 last month, and above the recent average of 2.614. 

The internals were also solid, with Indirects awarded 63.7%, up from 62.96%, though just below the 6-auction average of 63.87%. Directs were awarded 21.01%, modestly higher than 20.14% last month leaving dealers holding 15.28%, a slight decline from 16.90% last month.

Overall, this was an average auction, with forgettable metrics, which was to be expected in light of the broader market selling that provided a buffer to any lack of buyer demand. It also signaled that despite expectations that tomorrow's CPI will be the first 4%+ print in 4 years, the bond market isn't too worried... yet. 

Tyler Durden Tue, 06/09/2026 - 13:28

New Clues In Apple's iOS 27 Hints At Upcoming Foldable iPhone Launch

Software researcher M1Astra shared with Bloomberg new clues embedded deep within Apple's iOS 27 developer beta that suggest the long-awaited foldable iPhone remains on track for a September debut, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.

"Apple's iOS 27 and related software updates offer the clearest public signs yet of the company's upcoming foldable iPhone, revealing references to folding hardware and new features designed for larger, more flexible displays," Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman wrote on X, refering to M1Astra's findings that show within iOS 27 developer beta, there are code strings related to determining whether a device is folded or unfolded.

also a new MG key to get the total count of built-in displays pic.twitter.com/0uhik5DWRO

— sam henri gold (@samhenrigold) June 8, 2026

Files inside the first iOS 27 developer beta include references to "foldState," "mechanicalAngleDegrees," and "angleDegrees," suggesting the iOS can detect whether a device is folded, unfolded, or partially opened around a hinge. Other repair-related code mentions a secondary display, a second cover glass, and additional light sensors.

New in macOS 27:

You can now resize iPhone mirroring to look like an iPad display pic.twitter.com/8rVy7aTCYd

— Aaron (@aaronp613) June 8, 2026

The clues come as Bloomberg previously reported that the foldable iPhone remains on track for a September launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, with pricing expected to start around $2,000. This would be the most important iPhone design shift in the nearly 20-year-old iPhone lineup.

However, Apple is late to the game. The first available foldable smartphone with a flexible display was the Royole FlexPai, announced in October 2018 and shipped in December 2018. By early 2019, Samsung had released the Galaxy Fold, and other brands were launching their foldable models.

On Monday, Apple unveiled Siri AI and the next generation of Apple Intelligence during its Worldwide Developers Conference.

Our coverage:

• Apple's Long-Awaited AI Siri Fails To Impress As Shares Pump Then Dump During WWDC

Goldman analyst Michael Ng has provided clients with the key takeaways from WWDC:

We attended AAPL's WWDC keynote and investor event at Apple Park in Cupertino, CA on June 8th, where the company announced key features for iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, and Siri AI. AAPL was down 1% on the day, in line with AAPL's average day-of WWDC performance, with announcements around Apple Intelligence & Siri AI largely in line with expectations. We viewed the announcements as positive with visibility into Siri AI timing, confidence in the completeness of features, and early signs of monetization through iCloud+ subscriptions and product refresh.

First, Siri AI will be available in beta this fall in English. The keynote and follow-up presentations that we attended were notable in that Siri AI demonstrations all appeared to be utilizing real features (e.g., the presentation we attended included a live demo), suggesting to us that Siri AI features are largely complete and likely will hit key timelines. Second, rate limits should drive monetization opportunities. Some features, including image generation, have daily usage limits because they rely on powerful server models. Users will be able to get increased access through most iCloud+ subscription plans, which should drive direct monetization for Apple Intelligence. Third, the most advanced AI features announced today will require 12GB memory, driving a refresh opportunity. Features including expressive voices and more advanced dictation will require 12GB memory which is included in iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPad (M4), and select Mac (M3). We think that will help drive a multi-year product refresh cycle, particularly as AI features continue to improve and demand compounds.

Over time, we view that continued iteration of integrated AI feature releases should (a) support longer-term demand for product offerings via installed base growth and (b) support longer-term Services growth via monetization of new first-party and third-party apps as well as greater iCloud storage demand with greater personal data & content created with AI features.

1. Siri AI & iOS 27 Fall 2026 launch details: iOS 27 will be available in the fall for iPhone 11 and later, with Apple Intelligence available for iPhones 15 Pro/Pro Max and later. Siri AI will be available in beta later this year for users with devices set to English, with support for additional languages expanding over time. Apple noted that Siri AI availability for iOS 27 & iPadOS27 will be delayed in the EU due to the Digital Markets App (DMA). Additionally, Siri AI & other new Apple Intelligence features should be delayed in China as Apple works through regulatory requirements. Separately, AAPL's most powerful on-device AI model and its features (e.g., expressive Siri AI voice, advanced dictation) will be only be available for devices with at least 12 GB of unified memory including the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPads M4 & later, and Macs M3 or later.

2. Siri AI features in line with expectations: First, Siri AI will have greater personal context awareness as it draws from on-screen and historical personal data across first-party apps (e.g., Photos, Messages, Mail, Music), third party apps, the web, and Visual Intelligence (via device camera) to inform its answers & action execution for queries & requests. Second, Siri AI will allow users to personalize Siri's voice for pace, as well as expressivity (for devices with at least 12 GB of unified memory). Third, Siri AI will have a dedicated app from which users can recall and continue prior conversations. Fourth, Apple demonstrated Siri AI's ability to engage across a user's complete device ecosystem (e.g., Visual Intelligence identifying nutrition facts for food captured on-camera, splitting bills via receipts, creating an event from a flyer to the Calendar app, identifying the location of a photo posted on social media).

3. New Apple Intelligence features for iOS27 announced, also as expected per our WWDC preview: First, Safari will use Apple Intelligence to (a) create tab groups by topic, (b) monitor and set alerts for changes on internet pages a user wants to track, and (c) create custom extensions via description. Second, Apple Intelligence will introduce suggested actions across apps (e.g., add details from Messages to Reminders, updating meeting details on calendar invite by event description). Third, Apple Intelligence will introduce new photo editing features including (a) the Extend tool (to expand images) and (b) the Reframe tool (to shift the perspective of the camera.

4. Platform improvements to personalize design and improve performance. First, iOS 27 will allow users to adjust the strength of the Liquid Glass display (ultra clear to fully tinted). Second, through improved CPU scheduling, iOS 27 should improve performance across Apple products (e.g,. Apps launching more quickly, faster AirDrop, more seamless transitions from cellular to WiFi networks). Third, users will be able to include Android users within iCloud Shared albums.

Apple shares on Monday wiped out any gains and closed down 1%, in line with the stock's average WWDC-day performance over the years. Shares are lower in cash on Tuesday.

Professional subscribers can read the full Apple WWDC note here at our new Marketdesk.ai portal.

Tyler Durden Tue, 06/09/2026 - 13:20

President Trump confirmed Tuesday that Iran shot down the American Apache Helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to respond to Tehran’s latest act of aggression.

Hard seltzers may be better for avoiding the dreaded "hangxiety", but throwing back one too many can bring on a dangerous new disorder.

Every NBA Finals game so far has come down to the final few minutes.

"There is a reason that no one has ever gotten out of here..."