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FBI charges man with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of fertility clinic in California

The FBI says Daniel Park has been stockpiling a chemical that can be used to create makeshift explosive devices, with a purchase history going back as far as October 2022, and as recently as a few days prior to the explosion.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French Open: Djokovic downs Zverev to set up semifinal against Sinner

Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev to set up a French Open semifinal showdown with Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

House Republicans warn Senate not to touch SALT deal

Moderate House Republicans from high-tax blue states are warning senators that they will not give the β€œbig, beautiful bill” a final stamp of approval if the Senate changes their proposal for the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap. The shot across the Capitol came shortly after Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Miles Taylor fights Trump’s order targeting him, calling it ‘an attack on free speech’

In 2018, an anonymous Trump administration official delivered a stark warning about the threat he said the president posed with his erratic behavior. The author was later revealed to be Miles Taylor. When Trump returned to office, he claimed Taylor’s actions could be treasonous and ordered DHS and other agencies to launch an investigation. Taylor joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his legal response.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Local arts groups face budget gaps as NEA pulls grants

On May 3, the National Endowment for the Arts sent emails to hundreds of arts organizations around the country terminating their grants. The abrupt loss of federal support has organizations scrambling to make up for budget shortfalls. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Senate panel targets Biden-era green programs

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Environment committee releases GOP policy bill text The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee released text for its portion of the Trump agenda policy bill that Republicans are trying to get across the finish line, becoming the first Senate panel to do so....

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

WATCH: Vought said Trump could ask to rescind more money if Congress approves first request

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told a House committee on Wednesday that the Trump administration could send more requests to claw back already appropriated money if its first attempt is successful.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump spruiks his 'success' since inauguration as steel tariffs take effect

Donald Trump's increased tariffs on steel and aluminium products imported into the United States are now in effect, meaning foreign importers face 50 per cent levies on top of their current costs.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Pulled NASA nomination blindsides space community: 'Major blunder'Β 

The aerospace community was caught off guard this week by President Trump’s withdrawal of tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman’s NASA nomination. Announced days before the Senate’s likely confirmation of Isaacman, the withdrawal sparked a swirl of rumors and concerns, as budget cuts loom and NASA stretches into its sixth month without a leader. Trump, in a social media...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

The words of wisdom shared with the Class of 2025 by commencement speakers

As graduates celebrate the end of the academic year and the beginning of a new journey, leaders, celebrities, thinkers and dignitaries have been delivering commencement speeches. We share some words of wisdom passed on to the class of 2025.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Judge Boasberg rules migrants at Salvadoran megaprison can contest gang accusations

A federal judge on Wednesdayruled a groupof Venezuelans deported to a Salvadoran megaprison underthe Alien Enemies Actmust be provided a legal avenue to contest the Trump administration’s accusations that they are gang members. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg did not outline specific steps the administration must take, providing one week to propose how it intends...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump's 50% tariffs on metals come into effect

Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Mother of missing WA fisherman pleads for answers

Julie Deery says her life has become a nightmare since her son, Corrie Feehan, disappeared off the WA coast more than five weeks ago.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Boeing reaches deal to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

Agreement with US justice department allows plane maker to withdraw an earlier guilty plea

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

11 million could lose insurance coverage: CBO

Presented by Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding β€” Millions would lose their health insurance under Trump's big bill, CBO says {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story CBO details coverage losses in Trump agenda bill A new report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates up to 11 million people would lose their...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

WH budget chief pressed on PEPFAR funds, says Africa β€˜needs to absorb more of the burden’

Office and Management Budget Director Russell Vought on Wednesday was pressed on proposed cuts to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) pursued as part of a new rescissions request from the Trump administration. During a budget hearing Wednesday, Vought defended proposed reductions as targeting items like "teaching young children how to make environmentally...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

New York City mayoral race: All you need to know

Democratic primary pits lawmaker Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, against centrist former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US vetoes UNSC ceasefire resolution as death, starvation consume Gaza

Move comes as Israel kills nearly 100 Palestinians across enclave in one day while maintaining crippling aid blockade.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

As U.S. veterans plan protest for D-Day, here’s a look at their nearly 250-year history of fighting for their benefits

Veterans across the United States will gather on June 6, 2025, to protest the Trump administration’s cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as the slashing of staff and programs throughout the government.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Missoula recognizes pride flag as an official city symbol

Missoula, Mont., recognized the pride flag as an official city flag during a Monday City Council meeting. The 9-2 vote by the western Montana City Council came in the wake of Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signing a bill last month banning the display of flags or banners except some specific ones like the U.S. flag...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ronaldo fires Portugal past Germany and into Nations League final

Portugal beat Germany 2-1 to reach the final of the UEFA Nations League as Cristiano Ronaldo nets the winner.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'I was pushed across the border into Bangladesh at gunpoint'

The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

FirstFT: Apple and Alibaba’s AI rollout in China hit by delay

Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s new president warns of β€˜tangled web’ of crises, and why Toyota Industries shareholders are outraged

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire

The US ambassador to the UN said the resolution failed to call on Hamas to disarm and leave the Gaza Strip.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Finance broker to make NRL debut after almost 70 reserve grade matches

Charlie Murray says helping his Wests Tigers teammates beat Penrith is more important than fixing their books, as the finance broker gears up for his NRL debut.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Housemate of missing teenager Pheobe Bishop released without charge

James Wood, 34, was arrested yesterday in connection with the disappearance of Pheobe Bishop, who has not been seen or heard from since May 15.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

United States Unilaterally Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Calling for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, blocking humanitarian aid access and ignoring urgent calls to end the humanitarian crisis. Related: U.S. Government Removes Sanctuary Jurisdiction List After Including Trump-Aligned Cities On June 4, 2025, the United States exercised its veto power alone to […]

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Columbia University failed to meet accreditation standards, US government says

Columbia University failed to meet accreditation standards, US government says The US Department of Education said on Wednesday it has notified a university accreditation body that Columbia University had violated federal anti-discrimination laws by its alleged failure to protect Jewish students on its campus. The alleged violation means that Columbia has not met the standards of accreditation set by the Middle States...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Live: Aussie dollar rises above 65 US cents, RBA rate cut predicted for July

The Aussie touched above 65 US cents overnight as the US dollar weakened. Meanwhile, new figures show mining exploration investment in Australia is at its lowest level in years. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

500,000 more children in England to be eligible for free school meals

PM expanding access as he seeks to head off backbench Labour rebellion over plan to cut welfare payments

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Amazon's R&D lab forms new agentic AI group

The new group will help develop an agentic AI "framework" for use in its robotics operations, an application often referred to as "physical AI."

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Finnish coach apologises after accidentally naming retired 51-year-old

The Finnish women's football team coach apologises after accidentally naming a retired 51-year-old in a game against Serbia.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Residents say council push to develop green space 'concerning'

Port Lincoln residents push back against a proposal from their council to develop five parcels of land for housing.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Syria to give IAEA access to suspected former nuclear sites: Report

IAEA head Grossi describes the new government as 'committed to opening up to the world, to international cooperation'.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump administration threatens Columbia University’s accreditation

The Education Department accuses school of violating the Civil Rights Act and calls for its accreditor to take action.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East