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Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says authorities investigating if family knew of planned 'heinous attack'.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Lee, the standard bearer for the left-leaning Democratic Party, is known for his populist style and humble beginnings.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:The BBC tracks down people close to the alleged crime kingpin who escaped custody while awaiting trial.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Chancellor lines up 113bn infrastructure investment package as part of next weekβs government spending review
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth orders Harvey Milk's name stripped from ship amid Pride Month Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy to rename an oil ship named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk, a move that pointedly comes at the start...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Col Laing became a surf lifesaver in 1958 and went on to found a club at a hotspot for rescues, but is now ready to leave North Entrance beach patrols to the younger generations.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Supporters argue that βzonal pricingβ reforms are needed to deal with national grid constraints
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Mohamed Soliman yelled "Free Palestine!" as he attacked with a flamethrower a group calling for the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas, officials say.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:The behaviour has spread among a mob of more than 100 sulphur-crested cockatoos that roost in the Western Sydney Parklands.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Israeli military says it shelled targets in Syria in response to a pair of projectile launches.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Presented by Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding β The Food and Drug Administration commissioner has committed to reviewing the abortion drug mifepristone after previously stating he had no plans to βtake actionβ on the drug. {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story FDA commissioner promises to investigate mifepristone Food and Drug Administration...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Defence minister Israel Katz warns βa full response will come soonβ after two projectiles hit occupied Golan Heights
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Cameroon has been ranked as the worldβs most neglected displacement crisis, according to the Norwegian Refugee Councilβs (NRC) annual report. The country overtakes Burkina Faso, which held the top spot for the past two years. A Crisis of Global Neglect The NRCβs ranking is based on three key criteria: Cameroon is home to over 1 [β¦]
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:It's designed to deliver food to the most desperate, but for the third time in three days, Gazans faced gunfire outside a new humanitarian aid site. It comes as half a million Gazans are extremely food insecure and on the verge of famine. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:GWS was surprised this year's AFLW fixture would feature no double-headers after being one of the "strong advocates" for the initiative.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Musk blasts Trump's big bill after leaving White House Billionaire Elon Musk ramped up his criticism of the megabill of President Trumpβs tax cut and spending priorities, calling the legislation a βdisgusting abomination.β The Associated Press...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:The Florida Board of Governors rejected Santa Ono to serve as the president of the University of Florida on Tuesday amid backlash from conservatives over Onoβs past stances on diversity, equity and inclusion on (DEI) college campuses. The board, which oversees the stateβs university system, voted 10-6 to block the former University of Michigan president...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:But the chance to catch up to JPMorgan is probably gone forever
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk dropped a rhetorical bomb on President Trumpβs plans to pass a massive budget bill on Tuesday. Musk, the worldβs richest man, excoriated legislation that Trump calls big and beautiful as βa disgusting abomination.β He also called the legislation βoutrageousβ and βpork-filled.β Referring to members of the House who had passed the bill and...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:The government has cancelled a contract with software provider Seisma to develop a statewide digital pet registration portal, a key move in its fight against puppy farming.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of executing at least 21 civilians in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, during February 22β23, 2025. Mass Killings in Kasika Neighborhood HRW reports that dozens of M23 fighters arrived in Kasika, Goma, on February 22, where they shot seven people in the head near Katindo [β¦]
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:In our news wrap Tuesday, South Korea's liberal opposition leader Lee Jae-myung won the country's presidential race, Russian rockets blasted the Ukrainian city of Sumy killing at least four, the White House sent the first recessions package to Congress and Newark's mayor sued New Jersey's top federal prosecutor over his arrest outside of an immigration detention center last month.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What to know about the FTC-Meta trial The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta have wrapped up a six-week trial over the Facebook and Instagram parentβs alleged social networking monopoly, leaving the final decision in the hands of the judge. Thibault Camus, Associated Press Thetrial, which came to...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Venezuelaβs National Assembly approves a law that allows the country to join the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), a new international body that seeks to resolve conflicts between nations peacefully and promote a multipolar world. Related: Venezuela to Propose Law for the International Mediation Organization, Maduro Says On June 3, 2025, Venezuelaβs National Assembly held [β¦]
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:The South Australian government has passed new child protection laws, after securing enough support from the state's crossbench.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:One of the strongest condemnations of Israelβs ongoing offensive in Gaza has come from its own former prime minister, Ehud Olmert, who served from 2006 to 2009. Last week, he wrote a scathing op-ed in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz with the headline βEnough Is Enough. Israel Is Committing War Crimes.β Geoff Bennett spoke with Olmert to discuss more.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:A bipartisan group of mayors and business leaders are teaming up to tackle housing and homelessness issues nationwide. Theyβre meeting as the Trump administration looks to slash assistance programs amid record-high homelessness. Amna Nawaz spoke with two mayors leading the effort, Long Beach, California, Mayor Rex Richardson, a Democrat, and Clearfield, Utah, Mayor Mark Shepherd, a Republican.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Billionaire Elon Musk has returned to his business ventures after leaving the White House and his role with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. During Muskβs tenure in the Trump administration, DOGE was tasked with gutting the federal workforce and publicizing cost-cutting efforts. White House correspondent Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez spoke with a former DOGE staffer about his experience.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Democratic party candidate pledges to protect democracy after securing clear victory over conservative rival
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:At least 20 people have been killed during simultaneous attacks by unidentified gunmen on several communities in Nigeriaβs north-central Benue state, police said on Tuesday. The attacks occurred late Sunday in communities within the Gwer West and Apa areas, said Udeme Edet, spokesperson for the Benue police. Edet said 12 people were killed in Apa [β¦]
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Rep. Jamie Raskin (Md.), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, is launching an investigation into the charges filed against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) and the mayor of Newark, N.J., saying the moves appears to violate Justice Department policy. McIver was charged last monthafter a scuffle with Department of Homeland Security officers outside an...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker knows a thing or two about success and how to achieve it. Since announcing her retirement last year after 16 seasons, the seven-time all-star and two-time MVP has stepped into a new role as an author. Amna Nawaz spoke with Parker about her first book, βThe Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Your Heart, and Fight for Your Passions."
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:The liberal opposition candidate has secured more than 49% of the votes in an election that has seen one of the countryβs highest voter turnout, with approximately 80% of the 44 million eligible voters taking to the ballot boxes.
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