‘Given everything to the city’: Giannis trade talks intensify, Bucks fans share mixed emotions

CNN Newsource on June 23, 2026

By Hannah Hilyard

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    MILWAUKEE (WISN) — As the NBA draft approaches, Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam has said he wants Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future resolved by then, whether through re-signing or trading the two-time MVP.

ESPN reports that the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are finalists in a potential trade for Antetokounmpo, leaving Bucks fans grappling with the possibility of Milwaukee moving forward without their star player.

Monday, fans reflected on Antetokounmpo’s contributions to the team and the city, with some hoping he stays and others accepting the possibility of his departure.

“Disappointed,” Cleo Hood, a Bucks fan, said when asked about the prospect of Antetokounmpo being traded.

“You don’t want to see him go?” Hood was asked.

“No, no. I think they got another championship if they could get him the supporting cast that he needs,” Hood said.

Other fans expressed a different perspective, accepting that the Greek Freak may be heading elsewhere

“Giannis has given everything to the city, so he means a lot, but I kind of feel like it’s time,” Bucks fan David Ullsperger said. “I said last year it might be time, so get what we can get for him, and it’s time to move on.”

Antetokounmpo’s impact extends beyond Milwaukee, resonating with fans across the world.

“Him being in the NBA doing amazing things for the Bucks, it’s a big thing for the Greek community,” said Iosif Prosiliakos, a Bucks fan from Chicago.

The Prosiliakos family, regular attendees of the Bucks’ Greek Night, shared their thoughts on the trade talks.

“I want what’s best for him, honestly,” Pano Prosiliakos said. “I would say I’m more of a Giannis fan than a Bucks fan, so if he can go to a championship-contending team, I think that’ll be really good for him.”

Despite the tension surrounding the trade discussions, Bucks fans remain deeply appreciative of Antetokounmpo’s legacy.

“My blood is Giannis’ blood,” said David Powell, a Bucks fan.

When asked if he wanted to see Antetokounmpo leave, Powell responded, “No, no. It’s a loyal friendship.”

Even fans who are ready to move on from Antetokounmpo acknowledge that a trade would come with sadness, as it would mean saying goodbye to one of the greatest players to ever wear a Bucks uniform.

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Sheriff’s video shows drone being used to retrieve man’s knife during a standoff

CNN Newsource on June 23, 2026

By Daniel Macht, Peyton Headlee

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    SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office on Monday released video footage showing deputies using a drone to disarm a wanted parolee during a standoff last week.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said the man, identified as 30-year-old Austin Carter, was inside a home Thursday in the 4700 block of Goya Parkway, east of Franklin Boulevard. SWAT deputies surrounded the home and nearby residents were evacuated out of an abundance of caution, the sheriff’s office said.

The sheriff’s office said deputies tried to arrest the wanted parolee, but he ran inside and hid in the garage.

Police used a robot dog, a police K-9, and a drone to assist their efforts.

The newly released footage shows a drone with a magnet attached to it flying into a home and pulling a knife from the man’s hand. He does not appear to resist the effort.

Sgt. Edward Igoe with the sheriff’s office said Carter is a registered sex offender with a violent criminal history who had been involved in previous barricade incidents.

The drone was deployed because Carter was earlier seen with a firearm and had not responded to negotiators while in the garage.

“They realized, oh, he’s not moving, he’s unconscious, but he’s still armed with a knife. He still had it actively in his hand,” Tom Lee, drone pilot and deputy with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, said. “We determined with the drones that he was still alive. He was still breathing. And the aspect of going in there with a deputy seemed too dangerous.”

So, they tried something they never have before.

“One of our SWAT guys mentioned, hey, can we try throwing a magnet on the drone to see if it would work? And they grabbed one of their magnets they had from the vehicle, and we attached it to the drone. And I was able to get in there and fly and attach it to the knife and get it out of there,” Lee said.

“Ultimately, he did reanimate after his copious use of drugs, and we continued to try to talk him out. But now at least he no longer had the knife in his hand. Because of that, we were able to send in a K-9. K-9 Bo was able to go in and successfully apprehend him. And none of our personnel were injured,” Igoe said.

Igoe said he doesn’t see this kind of scenario happening ever again, but that they’ll always look for creative solutions in difficult situations.

“In this case, since he was immobile, why not use a drone, get in there, reduce the risk,” Lee said.

KCRA 3 footage on Thursday showed him ultimately being dragged by deputies while being arrested outside of the home.

After the arrest, he was treated for a dog bite.

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Houston Area Urban League and Park Street Homes Plant Seeds of Generational Wealth with Legacy Oaks Groundbreaking in Acres Homes

CNN Newsource on June 23, 2026

By Houston Style Magazine Staff

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    June 23, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) — On Juneteenth, a day when Houston does more than remember freedom—it recommits to finishing freedom’s work—the Houston Area Urban League and Park Street Homes turned soil, lifted hope, and launched a new chapter for homeownership in historic Acres Homes.

The successful groundbreaking of Legacy Oaks at Bland Street brought more than 130 leaders, residents and partners together on Juneteenth to launch a 23-home development at Bland Street, a community-centered project designed to expand affordable homeownership, strengthen neighborhood roots, and create new pathways to generational wealth for Houston families.

The June 19, 2026 ceremony gathered elected officials, community leaders, corporate partners, residents, and stakeholders around a shared vision: ensuring that families in historically underserved neighborhoods can participate in Houston’s growth without being priced out of the communities they helped build.

Legacy Oaks at Bland Street will feature 23 single-family homes on nearly five acres of land donated by the Cameron Iron Workers and Charity Social Club, transforming a treasured community asset into a lasting investment for future generations. In a city where development too often means displacement, Legacy Oaks carries a different message: progress can have a front porch, a family room, and a deed with a name on it.

The program opened with welcome remarks from Judson W. Robinson III, President and CEO of the Houston Area Urban League, who connected the meaning of Juneteenth to the economic power of ownership.

photo Judson Robinson HAUL Council Member Tarsha Jackson Ayesha and Keva Twice Media Productions

“As we commemorate Juneteenth, Legacy Oaks reminds us that freedom must be accompanied by opportunity,” Robinson said. “Homeownership remains one of the most effective tools for building generational wealth and strengthening communities. This development reflects our commitment to ensuring that families in Acres Homes can benefit from the growth and investment occurring in their neighborhood while preserving the community’s rich history and character.”

That message resonated deeply in Acres Homes, one of Houston’s most important African American communities, where land, faith, family, entrepreneurship, and resilience have shaped generations. Acres Homes is not simply a neighborhood; it is a living archive of Black Houston strength. And on Juneteenth, Legacy Oaks became a promise that the next chapter will include ownership, stability, and opportunity.

The ceremony featured greetings and remarks from Houston City Council Member Tarsha Jackson, a City of Houston proclamation presented by Council Member Willie Davis, State Representative Charlene Ward Johnson, James “Jim” Dow of Citizens Trust Bank, Trozie Jordan of United Airlines, and Kevan Shelton, CEO and Co-Founder of Park Street Homes. Congressman Christian Menefee, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 18th Congressional District, also joined community leaders in celebrating the project’s potential to expand access to homeownership in neighborhoods too often overlooked by traditional investment.

For Park Street Homes, Legacy Oaks represents both a local commitment and a larger mission.

“Park Street Homes was founded on the belief that homeownership should be accessible to more families, particularly in urban communities that have historically been underserved,” Shelton said. “Through partnerships with organizations like the Houston Area Urban League, cities, and mission-aligned investors, we are building a national platform focused on restoring neighborhoods and expanding opportunity through homeownership.”

photo Houston Area Urban League and Park Street Homes Judson Robinson Twice Media Productions

That spirit of partnership is the foundation beneath Legacy Oaks. HAUL brings decades of advocacy, housing support, financial empowerment, workforce development, and civil rights leadership. Park Street Homes brings development experience and a mission-driven approach to building quality housing in urban communities. Together, they are offering a practical response to one of Houston’s biggest challenges: how to grow without leaving working families behind.

Legacy Oaks arrives as Houston continues to face serious housing affordability challenges, especially for first-time and moderate-income buyers. For too many families, the dream of homeownership has been pushed further away by rising prices, limited inventory, and economic barriers. This project is designed to help close that gap with attainable, quality homes that honor the character of Acres Homes rather than erase it.

The groundbreaking concluded with the ceremonial turning of soil and a photo opportunity featuring project partners, elected officials, and community stakeholders. But the real picture was bigger than the moment. It was a snapshot of what happens when community vision meets institutional commitment.

Legacy Oaks at Bland Street is not just a housing development. It is a declaration that freedom needs foundation, opportunity needs access, and generational wealth must be built where legacy already lives.

In Acres Homes, 23 new front doors will soon open. Behind them may be the next chapter of Houston families building equity, stability, and a future worthy of Juneteenth.

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Pigs run loose along Interstate 80 after truck overturns, snarling traffic

CNN Newsource on June 23, 2026

By Jonathan Ayestas

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    PLACER COUNTY, California (KCRA) — Westbound Interstate 80 lanes in Placer County are shut down after a big rig carrying pigs overturned, resulting in some of the swine running loose before being corralled.

Traffic going westbound is being taken off I-80 at Secret Town Road to allow for traffic to start flowing again. As of 6 a.m., KCRA 3’s Melanie Wingo observed that there were still pigs inside the trailer.

Crews are working to get those pigs out of the trailer, a California Highway Patrol officer said crews will have to cut into the trailer to release more pigs out of the trailer. Originally, the intention was to upright the trailer, but crews determined it was too heavy to do so with all of the pigs still inside.

Shortly after 7 a.m., a handful of pigs were seen being let out of the trailer, but it is unknown how many are inside in total. Around 8 a.m., crews could be seen trying to load the pigs onto a trailer that had arrived to haul the animals away.

Placer County Animal Services is also at the scene, and one of its vehicles has at least five of the pigs that ran loose loaded onboard.

While traffic is being diverted to help traffic flow, motorists should consider alternate routes while crews are still clearing up the scene. There is no estimated time of reopening.

The driver was sent to the hospital, but CHP said it does not appear that the driver suffered major injuries.

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Some Kansas City businesses cash in on World Cup crowds, others lag

CNN Newsource on June 23, 2026

By Andy Alcock

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    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMBC) — The World Cup is bringing thousands of fans and extra cash to Kansas City.

For some businesses, it’s been a winning formula.

But not everyone is scoring big.

Nicholas Grunauer, dressed in a Team Austria jersey, cheered Monday after Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick for Argentina early in the match.

While Grunauer was disappointed with the end result, his Austrian restaurant, Grunauer, within walking distance of Fan Fest, has seen plenty of foot traffic.

“Extremely busy at times we’re not normally busy. And so I it’s definitely a net positive,” he said after opening his restaurant bar area early Monday so fans could watch the Austria match against Argentina.

World Cup scarves and international flags are part of the decor at Cinder Block Brewery in North Kansas City.

But despite advertising, a location between the Netherlands and Argentina’s hotels, and a few minutes’ walk from a shuttle bus stop to Fan Fest and Arrowhead, business has been disappointing.

“If you compare the past three weeks to last year, same time, we’re down about seven percent,” said Chandler Hottenstein, Cinder Block Brewery general manager. “We thought there was going to be a big influx of visitors throughout the entire month of the World Cup. After the first week, we saw that not only are we not seeing a lot of international travelers, but our locals are kind of dialing back, I think probably just anticipating that the crowds are going to be crazy parking semi crazy. But, it’s not that way,” she said.

Thursday night, the “Kicking It in KCK” watch party for Mexico’s game against South Korea had a crowd of about 600 people on a night when World Cup match tickets were given away.

But other watch parties, like Mexico’s opening afternoon game on June 11, didn’t have many people show up.

As a result, the final three watch parties have been canceled.

By contrast, on a night when Fan Fest was closed, KC Live! was so overwhelmed with fans Thursday that a seemingly endless line stretched around the Power & Light District for blocks.

It’s all part of an ongoing World Cup adjustment process.

“We have to be nimble and flexible. We knew that it would be a risk, but we’ll just keep on adjusting week by week,” Hottenstein said.

“It’s going to be great long term for Kansas City,” Grunauer said.

Short term, Grunauer already has reservations for Team Austria fans for Friday night in advance of their game against Algeria on Saturday night.

One area business had a large and unexpected group of international guests.

After checking with ChatGPT on the best place to get barbecue, fans from Ecuador made the 40-mile drive east on I-70 to Blue Smoke BBQ in Odessa, Missouri.

According to a social media post from the business, only one person spoke English.

But ultimately, the Ecuadorans left the restaurant “with full bellies and smiles on their faces.”

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Anti-trafficking advocates share stories of disturbing realities of human trafficking

CNN Newsource on June 23, 2026

By Krista Tatschl, Chloe Godding

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    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMBC) — Warning: This story discusses sexual abuse, trafficking and exploitation. Resources are listed at the bottom of this article if you need help or need to report a trafficking situation.

It’s a problem that persists year-round, but the World Cup and its influx of travelers have spotlighted the dangers and realities of human trafficking in Kansas City and around the world.

“When you’re on that corner, thousands of cars pass you every day, so you’re invisible,” Christine McDonald said. “Nobody sees your pain.”

McDonald spent 21 years forced into sex, dozens of times a day in Kansas City.

“When I was a little girl, I was like, you know, when I grow up, I want to play the piano, and I want to be a piano teacher,” McDonald said.

Traffickers used her starting at 15 years old.

“He said, ‘I got this job. I got this job. I can give you a job,'” McDonald said. “I was violently raped, locked in a room. I no longer had a choice.”

McDonald knows ending trafficking is no easy task.

“Until men are willing to stop paying for people, we’re never going to end traffickers luring and exploiting and enticing and abusing and trapping and leaving our vulnerable dead,” she said. “And that’s the truth.”

And purchasing sex isn’t the only contributor; pornography plays a major role in trafficking.

“For me, pornography was a gateway drug to me to go to strip clubs, adult entertainment theaters, that type of thing,” said Neil Getzlow. “And then ultimately in my mid-20s, you know, led me to seeking out women who were selling sex.”

Getzlow is now an anti-trafficking advocate, and he shares his story of past porn addiction and sex purchases.

He described one incident where his actions came face to face with his personal life.

“I went and found someone online to go meet, went to her hotel room and met up and was getting ready to leave,” he said. “And there was a second bedroom door that opened up, and out walks a gentleman with his cell phone in his hand. And he already had my wife’s contact information on the phone. … It was her picture, cell phone number, Facebook page. And he’s like, ‘You’re going to pay us more money or we’re going to call your wife.'”

His unmasking led to repentance and understanding of his addiction.

“I was trapped in the shame cycle, you know, and nobody loves me. I’m alone. I’m going to look at pornography or go visit someone to make myself feel better,” he said.

Now, he recognizes its role in trafficking and sexual abuse.

“If you’re looking at pornography, you’re contributing to sex trafficking,” Getzlow said. “That click you’re making is contributing to someone who’s controlling these women that are in these videos.”

Both McDonald and Getzlow credit their faith for helping them break out of their previous lifestyles. McDonald is now a mother, an author, a vibrant public speaker. Getzlow is a writer.

Authorities in Kansas City are continuing to track down traffickers and help victims be freed from that lifestyle.

There are multiple ways to report possible human trafficking or receive help.

Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 Text the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 233733 If the situation is urgent, call 911

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Teens each held on $10 million bond, accused of kidnapping children and other charges

CNN Newsource on June 23, 2026

By Madison Perales

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    OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Teens accused of kidnapping two children are each being held on a $10 million bond after having their court hearing Monday.

Juantez Ruffin, 19, and James Barnes, 18, face the following adult charges:

Two counts of kidnapping Two counts of child abuse One count of use of a gun to commit a felony

In the court hearing, the prosecutor called the incident a parent’s worst nightmare.

Around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, police said they were responding to a call about someone being followed near Saddle Creek and Cuming. Police found the suspects with two children in their vehicle.

Officials said the kids told officers that the suspects told them to get in the car or they would get hurt.

Additional police reports also said the young men tried to involve the children in a crime and wouldn’t let them go if they didn’t cooperate.

Police said they also found an AR-15 rifle in the car.

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Police warn of hog running loose through town

CNN Newsource on June 23, 2026

By Matthew Dietz

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    FRANKLIN, Ohio (WLWT) — The Franklin Ohio Division of Police is warning people of a hog that has been running loose around town.

The Humane Society of Warren County responded to the area of Route 123, near Interstate-75 on Monday morning for reports of the hog.

Officials said they thought the reports might have been a pot belly pig but they found a large farm hog that may have been in the area for as long as two weeks.

It’s not clear how the hog got loose.

The Humane Society put a feeder near a Wendy’s restaurant in Franklin as they try to safely corral the hog and get the animal to a shelter.

Officials are urging people not to feed the hog if they see him and to avoid hitting or chasing the animal if he wanders into the road.

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CPS parents concerned over alleged discipline disparity at Fairview German Language School

CNN Newsource on June 23, 2026

By Daisy Kershaw

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    CINCINNATI (WLWT) — Parents at Fairview German Language School are calling on Cincinnati Public School leaders to take action over concerns about racial disparities when it comes to disciplining students.

At a school board meeting Monday, dozens of concerned parents spoke up about the issue, now demanding an internal investigation into the “conduct and leadership” at Fairview.

In a letter, those behind the efforts wrote that they believe the school has breached 24 board policies, 11 Ohio State Laws and five federal regulations.

It comes after new data was released by PBIS, or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

“The data revealed that African Americans as well as boys are being disciplined at a higher rate than other students,” said Sonya Swift, chair of the School Decision Making Committee for Fairview.

Fairview mom Chelsea O’Neal said the issue hits close to home.

On May 21, she says her second-grade son was accused of inserting himself in a fight at school and given a one-day out-of-school suspension.

O’Neal said it came as a shock because he has no history of violence or aggression, so she requested video of the incident.

“The video footage didn’t depict that at all; the students were playing soccer,” O’Neal said.

She said that this prompted her to dig into the school’s code of conduct policies.

“I learned that it was completely out of order for my son to receive an out-of-school suspension,” O’Neal said. “For students pre-K through second grade, there are restorative programs to prevent them from being taken out of school. Suspension is a disciplinary action of the most severe cases. Generally, for students who are removed by law, also who are evaluated by a mental professional hired by the CPS district.”

O’Neal, among those now calling for change.

“There’s many more stories like Chelsea where that has happened in that building. And we just want leadership to take accountability and address these concerns,” Swift said.

Swift said they are waiting on a response from the CPS superintendent and have been told they’ll hear back by the end of the month.

In a statement to WLWT on Monday, CPS said “Cincinnati Public Schools is aware of concerns raised by some members of the Fairview German Language School community. We take all concerns regarding student support, school culture and compliance with District policies seriously. We are working with the school’s leadership and families to resolve these concerns.”

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Bond set at $500K for police chief indicted on 70 sex crime charges

CNN Newsource on June 23, 2026

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    CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WLWT) — The Bethel police chief, who was indicted on 70 counts of sex crimes, made his first court appearance Monday.

Chad Essert was given a $500,000 surety bond. Two weeks ago, a Clermont County Grand Jury indicted Essert on 56 counts of sexual battery and 14 counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

The allegations involve one victim.

Assistant prosecutor Lara Baron Allen said the alleged crimes took place between 2005 and 2010.

“The allegations in this case are that the defendant cultivated a relationship with the victim beginning when she was approximately 12 years old and used positions of trusted authority to gain and maintain access to her,” Baron Allen said.

Prosecutors said Essert portrayed himself as an active-duty Marine reservist moving up in rank, became involved with the Young Marines program and worked at Great Oaks as a JROTC instructor, placing him around young people, including the alleged victim.

“The conduct is alleged to have continued for years and across multiple counties. The length of the alleged conduct demonstrates planning, persistence and the ability to conceal criminal behavior over an extended period of time,” Baron Allen said.

Essert’s attorney, Jay Clark, denied the allegations.

“In due course, you’ll find out the allegations are baseless,” Clark said. “He did not have an inappropriate relationship with her, didn’t groom her, didn’t have unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. He didn’t do any of that.”

The criminal case is only one part of the pressure Essert is facing.

Bethel’s mayor is calling for Essert to be removed due to “dishonesty, immoral conduct, and neglect of duty,” according to a memo sent to village council.

According to the memo, investigators found allegations that Essert had an affair with a woman he met during a traffic stop and had sex with her inside the police department.

The memo also details allegations from a former female officer who accused Essert of inappropriate conduct and sexual advances.

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