Morning Brief: June 26th

by Kris Venezia | 06/26/2014 | 5:00am

What you need to know for June 26th!

Weather

Today, partly cloudy with a high of 85, and tonight, partly cloudy with a low of 68. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

John Boehner says the House plans to sue President Barack Obama. [ABC News]

The New York City Council is expected to approve two plans aiding immigrants. [New York Times]

The Port Authority approves free Wi-Fi to major airports in the New York City area. [NY Daily News]

Television workers and labor advocates shed light on the "real" reality television. [WFUV News]

Sports

The New York Mets travel to Pittsburgh and face the Pirates at 7:05.

In the World Cup, Portugal faces Ghana and the United States takes on Germany at noon. Algeria battles Russia and South Korea squares off against Belgium at 4.

The Americans can advance to the next round a variety of different ways, but a win or tie against Germany guarantees that the US will be sticking around in Brazil.

On Stage Tonight

• Ginger Baker featuring Pee Wee Ellis, Alec Dankworth and Abass Dodoo @ the B.B. King Blues Club and Grill

• Strand Of Oaks (with Lewis And Clarke) @ Mercury Lounge

• The Budos Band (with Spires) @ the Bowery Ballroom

• Jackopierce (with Halle Petro) @ City Winery

• Carbon Leaf with Gaelic Storm @ Watermark Bar and Lounge

• Peter Frampton and The Doobie Brothers @ the PNC Bank Arts Center

• Michael McDonald @ Town Hall

• Marcus Miller @ Highline Ballroom

• Stanley Jordan @ Iridium

• WFUV PRESENTS: Iron And Wine with The Secret Sisters @ the Space at Westbury

• WFUV PRESENTS: Warpaint and Yellowbirds @ “Celebrate Brooklyn!” at the Prospect Park Bandshell

Today in History

In 1960, Madagascar gains its independence from France.

Morning Brief: June 26th

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