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  • Optimistis Pembiayaan EV Terus Bertumbuh, BRI Finance Sambut Kebijakan Pembebasan Pajak Kendaraan Listrik

    Optimistis Pembiayaan EV Terus Bertumbuh, BRI Finance Sambut Kebijakan Pembebasan Pajak Kendaraan Listrik

    Jakarta, 5 Juni 2026 – Perkembangan ekosistem kendaraan listrik di Indonesia terus menunjukkan tren yang positif seiring meningkatnya dukungan dari pemerintah pusat maupun daerah. Berbagai kebijakan yang memberikan kemudahan bagi pengguna kendaraan listrik dinilai menjadi faktor penting dalam mempercepat adopsi kendaraan ramah lingkungan sekaligus mendorong pertumbuhan industri pendukung, termasuk sektor pembiayaan.
    PT BRI Multifinance Indonesia (“BRI Finance”) menyambut baik kebijakan Pemerintah Provinsi DKI Jakarta yang memberikan pembebasan pajak kendaraan listrik. Kebijakan tersebut dinilai dapat meningkatkan daya tarik kendaraan listrik bagi masyarakat sekaligus memperkuat momentum pertumbuhan pembiayaan berbasis keberlanjutan (green financing).
    Corporate Secretary BRI Finance, Aditia Fakhri Ramadhani, mengatakan, “Pembebasan pajak kendaraan listrik memberikan manfaat yang cukup signifikan bagi masyarakat. Kebijakan ini dapat meningkatkan daya tarik kendaraan listrik karena biaya kepemilikannya menjadi lebih efisien. Di sisi lain, hal ini juga membuka peluang bagi industri pembiayaan untuk terus memperluas portofolio pembiayaan yang mendukung prinsip keberlanjutan.”
    Pertumbuhan pasar kendaraan listrik di Indonesia saat ini didukung oleh kombinasi berbagai faktor, mulai dari regulasi yang semakin kondusif, ketersediaan pilihan produk yang semakin beragam, hingga meningkatnya kesadaran masyarakat terhadap isu lingkungan dan keberlanjutan.
    “Transformasi menuju kendaraan listrik memang membutuhkan waktu. Namun, kami melihat arah perkembangannya semakin jelas dan mendapatkan dukungan yang kuat dari berbagai kebijakan pemerintah. Seiring dengan semakin matangnya ekosistem kendaraan listrik di Indonesia, peluang pertumbuhannya juga akan semakin besar,” ujar Dhani.
    Sebagai bagian dari upaya menangkap peluang tersebut, BRI Finance terus memperkuat strategi bisnis melalui perluasan kerja sama dengan dealer dan pelaku industri otomotif, serta optimalisasi kanal pemasaran untuk menjangkau lebih banyak calon konsumen kendaraan listrik. Perseroan juga tetap menerapkan prinsip kehati-hatian dalam penyaluran pembiayaan dengan memperhatikan perkembangan pasar dan profil kebutuhan konsumen agar pertumbuhan bisnis dapat berlangsung secara sehat dan berkelanjutan.
    Hingga Maret 2026, pembiayaan kendaraan listrik Perseroan tercatat meningkat sekitar 13,74 kali lipat dibandingkan periode yang sama tahun sebelumnya. Secara industri, tren pembiayaan kendaraan listrik juga terus menguat. Berdasarkan data Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), penyaluran pembiayaan kendaraan listrik oleh industri multifinance mencapai Rp22,5 triliun per Maret 2026, tumbuh 35,27% secara tahunan (year-on-year), yang mencerminkan meningkatnya minat masyarakat terhadap kendaraan berbasis energi bersih di Indonesia.

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  • Dana Renovasi Rumah Terwujud, Cek Pendanaan Tunai BRI Finance Berikut Ini

    Dana Renovasi Rumah Terwujud, Cek Pendanaan Tunai BRI Finance Berikut Ini

    Jakarta, 4 Juni 2026 – Peran rumah dalam kehidupan masyarakat terus berkembang seiring perubahan pola aktivitas dan gaya hidup. Tidak lagi sekadar menjadi tempat tinggal, rumah kini juga berfungsi sebagai ruang kerja, area belajar, hingga pusat aktivitas keluarga. Kondisi tersebut mendorong banyak masyarakat untuk melakukan penyesuaian dan peningkatan kualitas hunian agar tetap nyaman dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan yang terus berubah.
    Di tengah kenaikan harga properti dan tingginya biaya kepemilikan rumah baru, renovasi menjadi alternatif yang semakin diminati. Selain lebih efisien dari sisi biaya, renovasi memungkinkan pemilik rumah mengoptimalkan fungsi ruang yang sudah dimiliki tanpa harus berpindah lokasi. Kebutuhan akan ruang kerja yang lebih nyaman, penambahan area keluarga, maupun perbaikan fasilitas rumah menjadi beberapa faktor yang mendorong meningkatnya aktivitas renovasi.
    Meski demikian, renovasi rumah memerlukan dukungan perencanaan keuangan yang matang. Biaya renovasi dapat bervariasi, mulai dari puluhan juta hingga ratusan juta rupiah, tergantung pada skala pekerjaan dan spesifikasi yang diinginkan. Karena itu, akses terhadap pembiayaan yang fleksibel menjadi salah satu pertimbangan penting bagi masyarakat dalam merealisasikan rencana renovasi.
    Melihat kebutuhan tersebut, PT BRI Multifinance Indonesia (“BRI Finance”) menghadirkan BRI Flash, produk dana tunai dengan jaminan BPKB kendaraan yang dirancang untuk memberikan kemudahan akses pembiayaan bagi berbagai kebutuhan produktif maupun konsumtif, termasuk renovasi rumah.
    Melalui BRI Flash, masyarakat dapat memperoleh fasilitas pembiayaan dengan suku bunga mulai dari 0,7% per bulan, tenor hingga 4 tahun, serta plafon pembiayaan hingga 90% dari nilai kendaraan yang dijaminkan. Proses pengajuan yang cepat dan fleksibel diharapkan dapat membantu masyarakat merealisasikan kebutuhan renovasi tanpa harus mengganggu arus kas maupun perencanaan keuangan jangka panjang.
    Corporate Secretary BRI Finance, Aditia Fakhri Ramadhani, mengatakan bahwa kebutuhan masyarakat terhadap hunian yang nyaman dan fungsional terus meningkat seiring perubahan gaya hidup dan aktivitas sehari-hari.
    “Rumah saat ini memiliki fungsi yang semakin beragam. Karena itu, kebutuhan renovasi menjadi semakin relevan bagi banyak keluarga. BRI Finance berupaya menghadirkan akses pembiayaan yang mudah, cepat, dan fleksibel agar masyarakat dapat mewujudkan rencana renovasi dengan tetap menjaga kondisi keuangan yang sehat dan terukur,” ujar Dhani.
    Sejalan dengan komitmennya dalam menjalankan bisnis yang berkelanjutan, BRI Finance senantiasa menerapkan prinsip kehati-hatian serta pengelolaan risiko yang disiplin dalam setiap penyaluran pembiayaan. Langkah tersebut dilakukan untuk menjaga kualitas aset perusahaan sekaligus memastikan pertumbuhan bisnis yang sehat dalam jangka panjang.

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  • Knicks complete 29-point comeback in Game 4, one win from title

    Knicks complete 29-point comeback in Game 4, one win from title

    For much of Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks appeared outmatched. The San Antonio Spurs controlled the game, led by Victor Wembanyama, and by late in the second quarter New York trailed by 29 points. The deficit left the arena and fans stunned, and it seemed the Spurs might tie the NBA Finals.

    The Knicks, however, mounted a dramatic comeback. New York rallied in the third quarter as their defense improved, turnovers increased, and they began winning loose balls and rebounds. The crowd’s energy shifted, amplifying each stop and score and helping sustain the momentum. The comeback culminated in a 107-106 victory in Game 4, giving the Knicks a 3-1 series lead and bringing them within one win of their first NBA championship since 1973.

    Several elements defined the turnaround. Jalen Brunson steadied the team, maintaining composure, controlling tempo, attacking favorable matchups and making key plays down the stretch. OG Anunoby provided the decisive play in the final seconds when his tip secured the winning basket, prompting an immediate, loud reaction in the arena.

    The game also highlighted Madison Square Garden’s atmosphere, with a packed crowd and courtside celebrities reacting visibly as the comeback unfolded. Former Knicks and other notable figures watched as the late-game shift turned disbelief into celebration.

    While the victory gives New York a substantial advantage, the series is not over. San Antonio remains a threat, with Wembanyama among the league’s most talented players and the Spurs capable of responding. Game 5 will determine whether the Knicks can close the series.

    This account first appeared on The Hoop Doctors.

  • Raskin: ICE acting as the president’s secret paramilitary police

    Caption: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D–Md.) speaks during the House Administration Committee hearing titled “Preventing Fraudulent Donations: Transparency, Verification, and Accountability” in the Longworth building on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images.

    A video of the interview was embedded with the original content.

    Summary and transcript notice
    This article reports on an interview with Representative Jamie Raskin about concerns over the Trump administration’s actions and their potential effect on the 2026 midterm elections. A rushed transcript follows and may contain errors; it will be updated as needed.

    Credits
    – Production: Taya Graham, Stephen Janis
    – Post-production: David Hebden

    Interview summary (rewritten, neutral tone)
    Stephen Janis introduced the topic by noting ongoing coverage of the threat to the midterm elections and asked Raskin about legislation he has proposed in response to actions by the Trump administration. Raskin said most Americans oppose a proposed disbursement of taxpayer funds—he cited about $1.8 billion—intended for far-right extremist groups connected to the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. He described the proposal as unlawful and called for legislation to block the fund and to prevent any attempt to grant the president or his family lifelong immunity from criminal, civil, or tax prosecution for past conduct.

    Raskin characterized the current administration’s actions as an attack on democratic institutions and civil liberties. He said efforts to control or intimidate the press, to erode the separation of church and state, and to promote a partisan media agenda threaten constitutional protections. He distinguished private religious practice from government-compelled religious activity in public schools and warned against government-written religious scripts for students.

    On election interference and the upcoming midterms, Raskin said the administration and its allies are not simply fabricating claims but actively pursuing measures that suppress voting—such as removing people from voter rolls, closing polling places, or subpoenaing ballots—to tilt outcomes. He emphasized that legal organizations and civil society groups are mobilized and working to counter these tactics. He noted, however, that the administration and allies are also targeting those civil society organizations—citing efforts to discredit the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks extremist groups—and called this part of a broader campaign against groups that expose or combat extremism.

    Regarding law enforcement and immigration enforcement, Raskin expressed concern that elements of the federal government are being used as paramilitary forces. He said ICE has acted in ways that resemble a secret police, citing deaths in custody and specific cases he referenced. He argued for immigration policies that make illegal entry more difficult while expanding legal pathways, and warned against using immigration issues to justify creating a paramilitary force within government.

    When asked about large sums allocated in reconciliation legislation—mentioned by Janis as $70 billion for ICE and CBP—Raskin reiterated the concern that increased funding could enable more aggressive, paramilitary-style enforcement and further empower forces that could be used to intimidate or control domestic affairs.

    On the Epstein file disclosures, Raskin said the committee needs stronger legislation to compel full document turnover and prevent continued withholding. He described the withheld material as likely to contain further incriminating or scandalous information and emphasized the importance of centering victims and survivors in investigations. He linked the administration’s broader culture to authoritarianism and to attacks on institutions that support victims of sexual violence.

    Finally, Janis asked about a possible endorsement of Maine candidate Graham Platner. Raskin said he had not made a formal endorsement and had not been specifically asked, but he would not rule out endorsing Platner. He described Platner’s politics as working-class–oriented and progressive and said voters in Maine should judge whether Platner has learned from past mistakes and committed to personal and political transformation. Raskin added that if Platner becomes the Democratic nominee, he would support that nominee and work to elect them.

    Rushed transcript (condensed and organized)
    – Stephen Janis introduced the interview and asked Raskin about the Blanche Act and the proposed slush fund and immunity measures in the reconciliation package.
    – Raskin said most Americans oppose giving roughly $1.8 billion to extremists implicated in the January 6 attack. He called the proposal illegal and urged Congress to pass legislation blocking the fund and any lifetime immunity provisions for the president or his family.
    – When asked whether the issue is personal to him, Raskin said democracy and the fight against authoritarianism are personal concerns. He detailed what he sees as efforts to control media and religious expression publicly, emphasizing that government must not compel religious practice in schools.
    – On midterm threats, Raskin said the administration’s actions—voter purges, polling site closures, and other suppression tactics—constitute ongoing attempts to steal elections. He credited legal groups and civil society for mobilizing to defend voting rights and said that is why those organizations are under attack.
    – Raskin expressed alarm at the administration’s treatment of groups that counter extremism, naming efforts to discredit the Southern Poverty Law Center and to target those who investigate violent groups.
    – On reconciliation spending for ICE and CBP, Raskin said large increases risk creating a paramilitary force within the government, which he compared to historical patterns used by authoritarians.
    – Regarding the Epstein-related documents, Raskin said the committees must press for full disclosure. He noted that six million files were expected, three million have been withheld, and the material already released contains troubling information. He stressed the need to center victims and survivors.
    – On a potential endorsement of Graham Platner, Raskin said he has not made a formal endorsement, would not rule out supporting Platner, and would back the Democratic nominee should Platner win the primary.

    Note: The original article included a video embed and a transcript described as rushed. This rewrite condenses and clarifies the key points made during the interview while retaining the substance of the exchange.

  • Knicks Rally from 29 Down in Game 4, One Win From NBA Title

    Knicks Rally from 29 Down in Game 4, One Win From NBA Title

    For most of Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks trailed and appeared outmatched. The San Antonio Spurs controlled the game early, led by Victor Wembanyama, and built a 29-point lead by late in the second quarter. With the Knicks facing a large deficit at home, the outcome and the series momentum looked unlikely to shift.

    The Knicks mounted a dramatic comeback over the second half. Their defense tightened, they forced turnovers, and they began to win loose-ball and rebounding battles. The crowd at Madison Square Garden grew louder and more influential as New York chipped away at the lead. That surge culminated in a 107–106 Game 4 victory, erasing the 29-point deficit and giving the Knicks a 3–1 series lead in the 2026 NBA Finals.

    Jalen Brunson provided steady leadership throughout the comeback, managing tempo, making smart decisions and delivering key plays. The game’s decisive moment came in the final seconds when OG Anunoby tipped a loose ball into the basket after an inbound, securing the one-point win. The arena reacted immediately; the play capped the largest comeback in Knicks playoff history and was a defining moment of the series.

    The win shifts the Finals’ dynamics: New York now needs one more victory to claim its first NBA title since 1973 and has placed significant pressure on San Antonio. Still, the Spurs, fueled by Wembanyama’s talent, remain a threat and have shown resilience over the season. The series will continue in San Antonio, and Game 5 will determine whether the Knicks can close out the championship.

  • Raskin says ICE serves as the president’s secret paramilitary police

    Raskin says ICE serves as the president’s secret paramilitary police

    Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., spoke during the House Administration Committee hearing titled “Preventing Fraudulent Donations: Transparency, Verification, and Accountability” in the Longworth building on June 10, 2026. (Photo credit: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images)

    Summary
    As part of continued coverage of concerns about interference in upcoming midterm elections, the Real News Network interviewed Congressman Jamie Raskin. Raskin accused the Trump administration of attempting to build a parallel enforcement apparatus within the federal government and of seeking funds that could support extrajudicial efforts to influence elections. He also discussed related topics, including a proposed “slush fund,” changes to immigration enforcement, efforts to limit civil-society organizations, and the need for continued transparency around documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

    Credits
    – Production: Taya Graham, Stephen Janis
    – Post-Production: David Hebden

    Transcript note
    This is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. It will be updated when available.

    Interview (edited and condensed)

    Stephen Janis: We’ve been covering threats to the midterm elections. You introduced legislation called the Blanche Act. The Senate passed reconciliation without addressing this. What can be done to prevent the administration’s proposed slush fund, and what are your concerns about it?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin: Most Americans oppose using taxpayer money—$1.776 billion, as proposed—to benefit extremist groups involved in the January 6 attack. I believe that proposal violates multiple laws and constitutional provisions. We need legislation to block that fund and to prevent proposals that would grant lifelong immunity from criminal, civil, or tax prosecution to the president, his family, or his businesses for past alleged offenses.

    Stephen Janis: Is this personal for you, since you were present on January 6?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin: Democracy and the threat of authoritarianism are personal to me and should be to everyone. I am concerned about efforts to weaken democratic institutions, press freedom, and the separation of church and state. For example, I object to government attempts to dictate religious practices in public schools. Overall, I see a pattern of actions that, in my view, erode constitutional protections.

    Stephen Janis: Looking ahead to the midterms, the administration has taken actions like subpoenaing ballots in some counties. Is this part of a playbook to sow doubt and chaos?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin: Yes. Many of the administration’s legal and administrative actions—purging voter rolls, closing polling places, and other measures—are attempts to suppress votes and thereby influence outcomes. At the same time, civil-society and legal groups are more organized than ever to fight these efforts. That is why some in the administration are attacking groups such as the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks and opposes extremist organizations.

    Stephen Janis: The reconciliation bill provided large sums—about $70 billion—to ICE and CBP without clear explanations. What do you think that money might be used for?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin: Historically, authoritarians have built paramilitary forces inside and outside government. I’m concerned about funding that could enhance a paramilitary role for agencies like ICE and CBP rather than focusing on humane, lawful immigration policy. ICE has been criticized for deaths in custody and other abuses; expanding its capacity in a secretive way raises serious civil-rights and accountability concerns.

    Stephen Janis: On the Epstein files: you’ve been involved in efforts to secure those records. What still needs to happen?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin: We need stronger legislation to compel the release of withheld documents and to prevent further concealment. The culture tied to authoritarian politics often includes misogyny and sexual violence; exposing wrongdoing and supporting survivors is essential. Keeping these records public is part of that accountability.

    Stephen Janis: Do you expect important information in the remaining withheld files?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin: Yes. Authorities were supposed to release six million files but have withheld about three million. The documents already released contain scandalous material, and the withheld files likely include further relevant information that could implicate other actors. It’s important to balance disclosure with protecting victims, but the public interest in transparency is significant.

    Stephen Janis: On endorsements: are you supporting a candidate named Graham Platner (Grand Planner in the original transcript)?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin: I haven’t made a formal endorsement. I think Platner’s working-class–focused progressive politics are appropriate for the moment. He has acknowledged personal challenges and said he is committed to personal transformation. Ultimately, the voters in Maine should decide whether he has demonstrated learning and growth. If he becomes the Democratic nominee, I would support him and work to get him elected, but I haven’t been asked to make a formal endorsement yet.

    Closing
    Raskin emphasized legislative and legal responses to what he characterizes as threats to democratic institutions, the need to restrict proposed funds that could empower extremist actors, the importance of protecting civil-society organizations, and the continued push for transparency around the Epstein-related records.

  • Knicks Complete Historic 29-Point Comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Move One Win From Championship Glory

    Knicks Complete Historic 29-Point Comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Move One Win From Championship Glory

    Knicks Comeback Game 4

    For nearly three quarters on Wednesday night, Madison Square Garden was preparing for disappointment.

    The New York Knicks looked overwhelmed. The San Antonio Spurs looked unstoppable. And a chance to take complete control of the 2026 NBA Finals appeared to be slipping away.

    Then something extraordinary happened.

    Something that will be remembered alongside the greatest moments in franchise history. The Knicks erased a stunning 29-point deficit, rallied in front of a deafening Madison Square Garden crowd, and stunned the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. With the victory, New York takes a commanding 3-1 series lead and moves within one win of capturing its first NBA championship since 1973.

    What unfolded inside The Garden wasn’t just another playoff comeback. It was one of the most dramatic nights the NBA Finals has ever seen.
    And for Knicks fans who have waited decades to see their team this close to a title, it felt like destiny unfolding in real time.

    Knicks vs Spurs Game 4: A Nightmare Start for New York
    Nothing about the first half suggested New York was about to make history. From the opening tip, San Antonio controlled the game.
    Victor Wembanyama dominated both ends of the floor. The Spurs moved the ball with precision. Their perimeter shooters found open looks. Their defense swarmed every Knicks possession.

    Meanwhile, New York looked tight. Shots rimmed out. Defensive rotations arrived a step late. The energy that had fueled Madison Square Garden before tipoff slowly disappeared as the Spurs continued building their lead. By late in the second quarter, the scoreboard looked almost impossible to comprehend. New York trailed by 29 points.

    Twenty-nine.

    In an NBA Finals game.

    At home.

    With a chance to put one hand on the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Garden was stunned. Fans sat in silence. Social media was already discussing Game 5. The Spurs looked poised to tie the series and seize momentum. Instead, the deficit would become the setup for one of the greatest comebacks basketball has ever seen.

    Madison Square Garden Refused to Quit
    One of the defining characteristics of great sports venues is their ability to influence games. Madison Square Garden did exactly that Wednesday night. Even while trailing by nearly 30 points, pockets of the crowd continued searching for reasons to believe. A defensive stop generated a little noise. A transition basket generated a little more.

    Then another stop.

    Then another basket.

    And suddenly the impossible began to feel slightly less impossible.

    The third quarter became a turning point. The Knicks began winning loose balls. They started forcing turnovers. The defense tightened. The rebounding improved. Most importantly, the crowd came alive. Every Spurs mistake was met with a roar. Every Knicks basket brought thousands of fans to their feet. The energy inside the building transformed completely.

    What had been a nervous, frustrated crowd evolved into a force of nature. The players felt it. The Spurs felt it. Everyone watching felt it. The comeback was no longer a fantasy. It was becoming reality.

    Celebrity Row Witnesses Knicks History
    No arena in sports combines basketball and celebrity culture quite like Madison Square Garden. Game 4 felt less like a sporting event and more like the center of the entertainment universe. Actors, musicians, comedians, business leaders, and sports legends packed Celebrity Row for what was expected to be one of the most important Knicks games in decades. Former Knicks stars filled seats throughout the building. Franchise legends watched anxiously as the current team attempted to accomplish something no Knicks squad had achieved in more than fifty years.

    As the comeback gathered momentum, cameras repeatedly captured stunned reactions from courtside celebrities. Smiles turned into disbelief. Disbelief turned into celebration.

    By the fourth quarter, everyone in the building had become part of the same experience.

    Whether they were lifelong Knicks fans or A-list celebrities, nobody wanted to sit down.

    Jalen Brunson Continues Building a Knicks Legacy
    Every championship contender eventually reaches a moment when its star player must deliver. Jalen Brunson delivered. Again. The Knicks point guard has repeatedly authored signature performances throughout New York’s playoff run, but Game 4 may ultimately rank among the most important of his career.

    What separates Brunson from many stars is his composure. While the crowd was losing its mind and the pressure reached unimaginable levels, Brunson never appeared rattled. He controlled the pace. He attacked favorable matchups. He made smart decisions. Most importantly, he made winning plays.

    As the deficit disappeared and the game tightened, Brunson became the steady hand guiding New York toward history. The deeper the playoffs go, the stronger his case becomes as one of the most impactful free-agent signings in franchise history. If the Knicks finish this championship run, Brunson’s place in New York sports lore will be secured forever.

    OG Anunoby Delivers the Defining Moment
    Every legendary comeback needs a defining image. The Knicks got theirs in the final seconds. With New York desperately searching for one final play, OG Anunoby found himself in the perfect position at the perfect time. The ball came off the rim. Anunoby reacted. No one picked him up on defense as he was the inbounder.

    The tip found the basket.

    Pandemonium followed.

    Madison Square Garden erupted instantly.

    For a franchise that has spent decades searching for championship relevance, it felt like years of frustration, heartbreak, and waiting were released in a single moment.

    Why This Win Changes Everything for the Knicks
    Beyond the emotion and the history, this victory fundamentally changes the NBA Finals. Instead of a tied series heading back to San Antonio, New York now holds a commanding 3-1 lead. Instead of facing questions about momentum, the Knicks have placed enormous pressure on the Spurs.

    Can the Knicks Finish the Job in Game 5?
    As incredible as Game 4 was, the reality is simple. The championship has not been won yet. San Antonio remains dangerous. Wembanyama remains one of the most talented players on the planet. The Spurs have spent the entire season proving they can respond to adversity. But Game 4 felt different. It felt like one of those nights that championship teams experience before finally reaching the summit.

    For one unforgettable night, New York wasn’t just the center of basketball. Madison Square Garden wasn’t just The Mecca.

    It was the center of the entire sports world.

    And now, after a historic 29-point comeback, the Knicks stand just one win away from bringing a championship back to New York City.

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  • 25 Years Waiting: Will The NBA Knicks Make It To the NBA Finals at Their Home, Madison Square Garden?

    25 Years Waiting: Will The NBA Knicks Make It To the NBA Finals at Their Home, Madison Square Garden?

    You can usually tell when New York believes in a team. The noise changes and the conversations get louder. Celebrities suddenly become even more visible courtside and every sports discussion somehow finds its way back to the Knicks. The build-up around a playoff run like this often extends beyond the arena itself. Fans follow predictions, statistics, live reactions and entertainment experiences that keep the momentum going between games. That crossover between basketball passion and sports-inspired casino entertainment has become part of the wider conversation for many supporters who enjoy the excitement that comes with high-pressure moments and big sporting narratives.

    The Fans Are Driving the Hype

    Nobody does basketball anticipation quite like New York. The Knicks already have one of the loudest fan bases in the sport but a potential Finals run has pushed things into another gear. Around the city, people are talking about lineups, predictions and what a Finals appearance at Madison Square Garden could actually look like.

    And yes, the excitement is getting serious enough that conversations around crowd management and extra security are part of the picture too. This is New York after all, the concrete jungle. It’s a city filled with celebrities, diehard supporters, media attention and fans who wear their emotions openly when sports are involved.

    The emotional side of sports matters. Fans lift teams, build confidence, create pressure for opponents and turn ordinary home games into events. It is the same reason sports fans enjoy following major moments across entertainment spaces like the jackpot city online casino and sports-themed gaming experience, where basketball-inspired gameplay, momentum-driven entertainment and big-event anticipation help keep fans engaged. That connection between sports and casino entertainment is easy to understand. Fans enjoy tension, timing, momentum swings and the feeling that something dramatic could happen at any moment. Those same ingredients often shape how people interact with sports-themed casino experiences during major playoff periods.

    Brunson, Towns and Hart Are Carrying the Team

    Big playoff runs usually need players willing to step up when the spotlight becomes brighter. The Knicks have several names doing exactly that.

    Jalen Brunson has looked calm, sharp and completely comfortable handling leadership responsibilities. As a point guard, he has been playing with real control. The decision-making, the tempo, the confidence, it’s all too amazing to even look at sometimes. He gives the team direction when games start getting intense.

    Then there is Karl-Anthony Towns. At centre, he brings something the Knicks need badly: size combined with scoring ability. Big players who can shoot change the way opponents defend and Towns has that rare combination. He can use his physical presence around the basket but still stretch the floor with his shooting touch.

    Josh Hart adds another important layer. He may be smaller compared with some players around him but he’s meant to be. He finds points, creates movement and brings relentless energy into games. Sometimes teams need players who simply keep momentum alive through hustle, quick scoring bursts and strong timing. That’s him.

    That ability to perform under pressure is one reason sports and casino entertainment often attract similar audiences. Players and fans alike respond to moments where confidence, timing and fast decision-making can change the direction of a game.

    One More Win… But The West Is Still Watching

    The maths in the Eastern Conference is simple enough. The Knicks are three up in the Conference Final. One more victory and they are heading to the NBA Finals.

    That sentence alone would have sounded unbelievable to some fans not very long ago. But basketball conversations never stop at one side of the bracket. People are also watching what is happening in the Western Conference Finals, especially when the San Antonio Spurs enter the discussion alongside Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs are reportedly two up, which naturally gets fans talking about potential Finals matchups and how different styles could collide on the biggest stage.

    That is part of what makes this time of year so entertaining. Sports fans thrive on those possibilities, which is why you’ll see so many fans playing basketball-themed casino games on platforms like jackpot city, where anticipation becomes part of the entertainment. The crossover between major sporting events and casino-themed gaming experiences continues to grow whenever playoff season arrives. Fans are not only following results; they are engaging with prediction culture, themed entertainment and sports conversations that stretch far beyond game night.

    New York has waited a long time for a basketball story like this. After 25 years, a win would mean something special to New York supporters and it would quickly become one of the biggest stories in sports. For fans who enjoy the wider world of sports entertainment, from live playoff drama to themed casino experiences on platforms like jackpot city, this Knicks run already feels like a moment worth remembering.

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  • Kolaborasi Strategis BRI Finance dengan Kejaksaan Negeri Padang Wujudkan Tata Kelola Bisnis Akuntabel

    Kolaborasi Strategis BRI Finance dengan Kejaksaan Negeri Padang Wujudkan Tata Kelola Bisnis Akuntabel

    Padang, 6 Juni 2026 – PT BRI Multifinance Indonesia (“BRI Finance”) terus memperkuat komitmennya dalam menerapkan tata kelola perusahaan yang baik serta pengelolaan risiko yang prudent melalui penandatanganan Perjanjian Kerja Sama (PKS) dengan Kejaksaan Negeri Padang. Penandatanganan kerja sama tersebut dilaksanakan di Kantor Kejaksaan Negeri Padang pada Jumat, 5 Juni 2026.
    Kerja sama ini menjadi langkah strategis dalam memperkuat sinergi antara BRI Finance dan Kejaksaan Negeri Padang, khususnya dalam penanganan permasalahan hukum di bidang Perdata dan Tata Usaha Negara (TUN). Melalui kolaborasi ini, BRI Finance memperoleh dukungan pendampingan hukum yang diharapkan dapat meningkatkan efektivitas penyelesaian berbagai permasalahan hukum secara profesional, akuntabel, dan sesuai dengan ketentuan yang berlaku.
    Kegiatan penandatanganan dihadiri oleh Kepala Kejaksaan Negeri Padang, Dr. Koswara, S.H., M.H., beserta jajaran, serta Kepala Cabang BRI Finance Padang, Basrial. Kehadiran kedua institusi tersebut mencerminkan komitmen bersama dalam membangun kerja sama yang berlandaskan prinsip kepastian hukum, integritas, dan profesionalisme.
    Melalui perjanjian kerja sama ini, Kejaksaan Negeri Padang akan memberikan bantuan hukum, pertimbangan hukum, serta tindakan hukum lainnya dalam kapasitasnya sebagai Jaksa Pengacara Negara kepada BRI Finance sesuai dengan kewenangan yang dimiliki. Dukungan tersebut diharapkan dapat memperkuat upaya mitigasi risiko hukum sekaligus mendukung pengelolaan portofolio pembiayaan yang sehat dan berkelanjutan.
    Corporate Secretary BRI Finance, Aditia Fakhri Ramadhani, menyampaikan bahwa kolaborasi dengan Kejaksaan Negeri Padang merupakan bagian dari upaya perusahaan dalam memperkuat fondasi hukum dan tata kelola bisnis di tengah dinamika industri pembiayaan yang terus berkembang.
    “Kerja sama ini merupakan bentuk komitmen BRI Finance untuk selalu menjalankan kegiatan usaha berdasarkan prinsip kehati-hatian dan kepatuhan terhadap ketentuan hukum yang berlaku. Kami meyakini bahwa dukungan dari Kejaksaan Negeri Padang akan semakin memperkuat kemampuan perusahaan dalam melakukan mitigasi risiko hukum, menjaga kualitas aset, serta mendukung pertumbuhan bisnis yang sehat dan berkelanjutan,” ujar Dhani.
    Kepastian hukum menjadi salah satu faktor penting dalam menjaga stabilitas operasional perusahaan dan meningkatkan kepercayaan para pemangku kepentingan terhadap industri pembiayaan. Melalui kerja sama ini, BRI Finance optimistis dapat terus memperkuat aspek tata kelola dan kepastian hukum dalam setiap aktivitas bisnisnya, sehingga mampu memberikan layanan pembiayaan yang aman, terpercaya, dan berorientasi pada pertumbuhan jangka panjang.
    “Sinergi yang terjalin melalui kerja sama ini tidak hanya memberikan manfaat bagi kedua institusi, tetapi juga menjadi wujud nyata kolaborasi antara sektor jasa keuangan dan aparat penegak hukum dalam menciptakan iklim usaha yang lebih sehat, profesional, dan berintegritas. Kami berharap kerja sama ini dapat memberikan nilai tambah bagi perusahaan sekaligus mendukung terciptanya ekosistem pembiayaan yang semakin kuat dan berkelanjutan,” tutup Dhani.

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  • Raskin: ICE is acting like a secret paramilitary police force for the president

    Raskin: ICE is acting like a secret paramilitary police force for the president

    Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., speaks during the House Administration Committee hearing titled "Preventing Fraudulent Donations: Transparency, Verification, and Accountability," in Longworth building on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

    As part of our continuing coverage of Trump’s multi-pronged push to interfere with the upcoming midterm elections, we have been talking to a variety of voices on what they fear most from the administration. In this discussion with Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, he accuses the Trump administration of constructing a private police force within the federal government and seeking to fund an extrajudicial efforts to also interfere with free and fair elections.

    Credits:

    • Production: Taya Graham/Stephen Janis
    • Post-Production: David Hebden
    Transcript

    The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. It will be updated as soon as possible.

    Stephen Janis:

    At the Real News Network, we have been covering the threat to midterm elections. Now, we came to the Networks Conference here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to speak to Congressman Jamie Raskin. When he told us about what he thinks might happen in November should scare all of us. You know, you introduced a Blanche Act, is that what it’s called? Yes. Yeah. So the Senate just passed the reconciliation bill and did nothing to it. So what are your thoughts at this moment that can be done to prevent it and what are your concerns about this slush fund that has been proposed by the Trump administration?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin:

    Well, the vast majority of Americans reject the idea that the Trump regime should be able to take 1.776 billion of taxpayer money and give it to convicted criminals, Proud Boys and Oath Keepers and other extremists who tried to storm or who stormed the Capitol and tried to overthrow a presidential election. It’s outrageous and it violates about a dozen different federal laws and constitutional provisions. So we need to pass legislation to block it and also to block the other part that they’re trying to sneak through, which is a lifelong immunity from criminal civil tax prosecution of Donald Trump or his family or his businesses for crimes and civil offenses that they’ve committed up until this point.

    Stephen Janis:

    Is this personal for you? I mean, you were there and the idea that they would pay the people that tried to overturn the election. Does this affect you in a personal way?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin:

    Democracy is personal to me and fascism is personal to me and I think it should be personal to everybody. I mean, they want to destroy our basic institutions in the country. They want to destroy the freedom of press. They want to control the media. So they put minders and spies into CBS in 60 minutes. They want to take over. They denounced the mainstream of media just so they could take over the mainstream media and make it their official state propaganda apparatus. They’re trampling the freedom of press. They’re attacking the separation of church and state. I was on the floor. One of their guys got up and said the moral downfall of America was 1962 when the Supreme Court banned prayer in the public schools. And I got up and I said, the Supreme Court never banned prayer in the public schools. As long as there are pop math quizzes, there will be prayer in the public schools.

    Anybody can pray whenever he or she wants to, but what they want is the government writing out religious scripts and then compelling your children to participate in it. So literally our entire Constitution and Bill of Rights are being demolished by these people and they want to turn us into a mafia state, a gangster state.

    Stephen Janis:

    Now, looking forward to the midterms. There’s a lot of pretextual stuff, the Trump administration, subpoenaing ballots in Wayne County or taking ballots in Fullton County. Is that a playbook they’re trying to roll out by having all these pre-elections sort of cast enough doubts so they can so chaos? What are your concerns about the midterm election and Trump administration interference?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin:

    Yeah. I mean, people ask me like, “Are they going to try and steal the election?” I say, “No, they’re not going to try and steal the election.” They’re trying to steal the election. Every day we’ve got lawyers all over America from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, ACLU, Mark Elias fighting every one of these operations, which is an attempt to steal the election when they say, “Oh, we’re going to throw everybody off the rolls who missed voting an election, or when they’re closing polling places throughout Texas.” All of these voter suppression mechanisms are an attempt to steal the election. But I also want to say we have never been better mobilized and we’ve never had better lawyers engaged out in the field. We’ve never had a stronger civil society infrastructure fighting back, which is why they’re attacking the civil society infrastructure. We just had a hearing two weeks ago.

    We’ve got another hearing this week. They’re trying to bring down the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is our major group fighting the Ku Klux Klan and the Aryan nations and the neo-Nazi right. They’re trying to destroy it saying that the Southern Poverty Law Center defrauds its own donors because they send people undercover into the extremist groups to find out what’s happening so they can prevent the next attack on a church or a synagogue or the Oklahoma federal building or what have you. That’s who the Trump Department of Justice is going after. That’s who Todd Blanche wants to attack the anti-Klan fighters.

    Stephen Janis:

    Now let me ask you a question. We spent a lot of time covering this reconciliation. They gave ICE and CBP $70 billion with no explanation. We ask Republicans why. What do you think that money’s for? Because I still has like $70 billion in the bank. Why do they need $70 billion? What are your concerns about that?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin:

    Well, this is what’s very concerning because if you talk to historians of fascism, they will tell you that what authoritarians do, what fascists try and do is build up a paramilitary force within the government and also one outside of the government. So that’s the meaning of this $1.8 billion political slush fund meant for the extreme right political foot soldiers who attacked our police officers on January 6th, 2021, attacked the Congres, attacked the vice president. That’s the outside version, but ICE is acting like a paramilitary secret police force reporting to the president of the United States and they have killed American citizens like Renee Goode and Alex Pretty. And just like we know dozens of people have died in ICE detention. So that is not a decent sane civilized immigration policy. We’ve got to make it a lot harder for people to get into the country illegally, but a lot easier for people to get into the country legally and we cannot use the immigration crisis the Republicans have created as the excuse for them to set up a paramilitary police force inside our government.

    Stephen Janis:

    So from the Epstein perspective, Estee files, you’ve been intimately involved in that. What do you think we haven’t seen yet? What do you think could be coming? We had that crucial testimony coming on Tuesday before the oversight committee. What do you think we haven’t seen or what’s to come?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin:

    Well, we need further legislation to strengthen the Epstein-Files Transparency Act. We need legislation that is going to actually make them turn over the documents and to stop hiding them. We have to keep passing laws to try to get them to comply with the law. It is difficult, but we’ve got to keep this very much in the forefront of people’s consciousness. There’s a culture to authoritarianism. There’s a politics to it, but there’s a culture to it. And the culture to it is all about authoritarian misogyny and sexual violence and sexual harassment and sexual assault. And this administration has been doing everything in their power to dismantle the infrastructure that we have to try to support victims of sexual violence and victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment. So the Epstein case is critical for us to keep moving forward on exposing this culture and then standing by the victims and the survivors of sexual violence and sexual assault.

    Stephen Janis:

    And do you think there’s something in the other three million files that is going to be important for the public to see and do you think there’ll be evidence there they’re hiding right now?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin:

    Absolutely. They were supposed to turn over six million files. They’ve withheld three million. There are completely scandalous and outrageous things we’re finding in the three million. They did turn over, but the files that they haven’t turned over undoubtedly contain more information that will implicate this administration and lots of names that we know in truly shameful and scandalous actions. But we’ve got to make sure that the victims are heard and the victims and the survivors have been critical in moving this process along. That’s a model, by the way, for every sector of public life. We’ve got to hear from the people who are being hurt, the millions of people being hurt by being thrown off of Medicaid or being thrown off of the Affordable Care Act, tax credits. We’ve got to hear from the people in the media about the crackdown like at ABC with Jimmy Kimmel.

    People have got to speak up. The victims and the targets of government oppression have got to strike the first blow against this onslaught.

    Stephen Janis:

    Last question. Grand Planner, did you endorse him? Are you going to endorse him? And if so, why do you think people are … A lot of progressives, the Democrats get skittish about progressives you have not been. How do you feel about Grand Platner now? What are your thoughts?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin:

    Well, I’ve not made formal endorsements there. I would say I think that Graham Platner’s politics are right for this time. They are a working class centered politics of progressive change. That’s what we need. He has spoken about how damaging his time was psychologically and emotionally, and he came back a damaged person and damaged people, damage other people. And so there have been problems with that. But having said that, this is really a question for the people of Maine. Has Graham been able to show people that he’s been able to learn from the experiences that he’s had and the transgressions that he’s committed? And that’s what we can demand of him. That’s what we can expect from him. I mean, he said he’s interested in transformational politics and that means not just for society but for each person and he is pledging to continue that process of transformation for himself.

    So the people of Maine have got, luckily they’ve got a small state. They can go out and talk to him and he’s been nothing if not open to taking questions and he’s at, I think, like 80 town hall meetings. And so I hope that he continues on that journey and the people of Maine reached the right solution for the rest of the country because it’s a critical race.

    Stephen Janis:

    Have you ruled out endorsing him or would you consider endorsing him in the future?

    Rep. Jamie Raskin:

    So I don’t know that I’ve been specifically asked to endorse him and I would not rule it out. If he’s our Democratic nominee, I’m certain I will endorse him and do everything in my power to get him elected. But at this point, I think there are elections coming up in a week or two. The people are working it out and I’m following it closely and I really wish the best for everybody involved in this situation.