Morning Brief: June 24

New York City is well-known for fashion, so it makes sense that the buildings that house luxury clothing brands are some of the most architecturally impressive buildings in the city. Here’s a list of flagship retail stores in New York where you just might want to window-shopping. [full story]

 

NEED TO KNOW

 

EU Referendum: UK vote to leave in historic referendum [BBC News]

 

Ruling signals ‘yellow light’ on college affirmative action [Washington Post]

 

New Jersey passes $15 minimum wage…but Gov. Christie may veto [CNN Money]

 

In New York, gay marchers weigh pride, prejudice, and the police [New York Times]

 

Required in some cases, home rule sheds light on City-State power dynamic [Gotham Gazette]

 

SPORTS

 

Yesterday’s games

 

The Mets beat the Braves 4-3.

 

Today’s games

 

The Yankees host the Twins at 7:05pm.

 

The Mets play the Braves in Atlanta at 7:135pm.

 

WEATHER

 

Mostly sunny with a high near 80. [full forecast]

 

TODAY IN HISTORY

 

On this day in 1901, Pablo Picasso opened his first exhibition in Paris at the age of 19. 

 

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