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Noem transported by ambulance to DC-area hospital after ‘allergic reaction’

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was hospitalized Tuesday after experiencing an allergic reaction. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that Noem was “alert” and is currently recovering. She was transported to a DC-area hospital as a precaution, The Hill has reported. According to CNN, Noem was conscious, had spoken to her doctor and security detail, and is expected to recover. Written by B.C. … Continue reading Noem transported by ambulance to DC-area hospital after ‘allergic reaction’

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World News

Protesters in Spain shoot water guns at tourists

Thousands of residents across Spain and parts of Europe protested Sunday against mass tourism, blaming it for rising housing costs and the displacement of locals. In cities like Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca, demonstrators sprayed tourists with water guns and held signs like “Tourist Go Home.” Similar protests occurred in Venice and Lisbon. Activists say overtourism and short-term rentals like Airbnb are driving out residents … Continue reading Protesters in Spain shoot water guns at tourists

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Bali flights cancelled after Indonesia volcano eruption

At least two dozen flights to and from Bali were cancelled after Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, sending ash 10 km into the sky. The volcano, located on Flores island, prompted the highest alert level and forced village evacuations. Affected airlines include Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Air India. While Bali’s airport remains operational, cancellations depend on flight routes, the AFP has reported. No casualties were … Continue reading Bali flights cancelled after Indonesia volcano eruption

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Police officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest

A Kenyan police officer has been arrested after shooting an unarmed protester in the head during demonstrations over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody. The incident, captured on video by a journalist, occurred amid violent clashes, where motorbike-riding “goons” attacked protesters while police looked on. Ojwang was arrested for allegedly defaming a top police official and later died in custody; an autopsy … Continue reading Police officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest

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Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine kills 15 and injures 156

A massive overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine killed 15 people and injured 156, with Kyiv suffering its deadliest strike this year. A nine-story apartment building in the capital was destroyed, and explosions lasted nearly nine hours. President Zelenskyy called it “one of the most terrifying strikes” and urged more Western support amid intensified Russian offensives, the Associated Press has reported. The attack … Continue reading Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine kills 15 and injures 156

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World News

UK votes to decriminalize late-term abortion

MPs have voted in favor of a historic amendment to decriminalize women who end their own pregnancies, with a majority of 242. Introduced by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, the amendment removes the risk of prosecution for women under outdated abortion laws. While abortion remains legal up to 24 weeks with two doctors’ approval, it is still technically a criminal offense under 19th- and early 20th-century … Continue reading UK votes to decriminalize late-term abortion

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Archaeology

Viking burial site discovered in Denmark

Archaeologists in northern Denmark have uncovered a 10th-century Viking burial site near Lisbjerg, close to Aarhus, containing about 30 graves and a trove of rare artifacts, including pearls, coins, and a gold-thread box. The graves are believed to be linked to a noble family from the Viking Age, possibly connected to King Harald Bluetooth. Notably, one grave, likely that of a prominent woman, held a … Continue reading Viking burial site discovered in Denmark

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Archaeology

Archaeologists find unique 1,700-year-old sarcophagus

Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed a rare and richly carved Roman-era marble sarcophagus in Caesarea, depicting a unique scene of a drinking contest between the Greek gods Dionysus and Heracles. Dating to the 2nd–3rd centuries CE and likely imported from northwestern Turkey, the artifact was probably commissioned by a wealthy pagan family. Found outside the ancient city walls, the sarcophagus was later part of a … Continue reading Archaeologists find unique 1,700-year-old sarcophagus

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Space

Powerful solar flare erupts from sun triggering radio blackouts across North America

A sunspot facing Earth has rapidly become highly active, producing multiple strong M-class solar flares in under 24 hours, including a powerful M8.46 flare on June 15—just below the strongest X-class level. This flare also triggered a coronal mass ejection (CME), part of which may reach Earth around June 18. If it does, it could cause minor geomagnetic storms and possibly visible auroras in northern … Continue reading Powerful solar flare erupts from sun triggering radio blackouts across North America

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Space

Mysterious fast radio bursts help astronomers pinpoint cosmic ‘missing’ matter

Astronomers have used fast radio bursts (FRBs)—brief, powerful flashes of radio waves—to detect previously unseen ordinary matter in the universe, helping solve the long-standing “missing baryon problem.” While dark matter and dark energy dominate the cosmos, only about 10% of ordinary matter had been directly observed. The rest, believed to be spread across the intergalactic medium, was too diffuse to detect—until now, CNN has reported. … Continue reading Mysterious fast radio bursts help astronomers pinpoint cosmic ‘missing’ matter

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Technology

Denmark tests unmanned robotic sailboat fleet with tensions high in the region

Denmark has deployed four uncrewed robotic sailboats, called “Voyagers,” for a three-month trial to boost maritime surveillance in the Baltic and North Seas amid rising tensions since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Built by U.S. firm Saildrone, these 10-meter, wind- and solar-powered vessels are equipped with advanced sensors and AI to monitor threats like sabotage, smuggling, and undersea cable damage. The trial supports NATO’s push … Continue reading Denmark tests unmanned robotic sailboat fleet with tensions high in the region

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Technology

Aerial robot with ‘elephant trunk’ developed for complex mid-air manipulation tasks

Professor Peng Lu and his team at the University of Hong Kong have developed the Aerial Elephant Trunk (AET), a groundbreaking aerial manipulator inspired by an elephant’s trunk. Unlike traditional drone arms, the AET is highly flexible, capable of changing shape and grasping objects of various sizes using its entire body. This innovation allows it to perform complex tasks in tight or cluttered environments, such … Continue reading Aerial robot with ‘elephant trunk’ developed for complex mid-air manipulation tasks

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Business

Trump Organization enters mobile phone business

Donald Trump’s family business is launching a Trump-branded phone service, offering a $499 gold-colored smartphone and a $47.45 monthly plan—referencing Trump as the 45th and 47th president. Ethics watchdogs warn the venture poses conflicts of interest and potential corruption. Critics also question the claim that the phone is fully U.S.-made, calling it “virtually impossible,” the BBC has reported. The Trump Organization says the business is … Continue reading Trump Organization enters mobile phone business

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Business

Costco to open new stand-alone gas station

Costco will open a new standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California, by spring, replacing a former Bed Bath & Beyond store. The station, available only to Costco members, will feature 40 pumps but no convenience store. Located near Interstate 5, it’s just 2.5 miles from Costco’s Laguna Niguel warehouse. This marks a first-of-its-kind standalone fuel site for Costco, Fox Business has reported. The company … Continue reading Costco to open new stand-alone gas station

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Mitsubishi Corp in talks for $8 billion US shale acquisition, source says

Mitsubishi Corp is in talks to acquire U.S. shale and pipeline assets from Aethon Energy Management for around $8 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter. The deal would give Mitsubishi a major natural gas foothold near the U.S. Gulf Coast. Aethon, backed by RedBird Capital and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, operates significant gas assets in Louisiana, East Texas, and Wyoming, Reuters … Continue reading Mitsubishi Corp in talks for $8 billion US shale acquisition, source says

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Politics

Trump fires Democratic member of nuclear energy safety commission

President Trump fired Christopher Hanson, a Democratic member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), in a move Hanson called illegal. Hanson said he was terminated without cause, violating laws protecting independent agency appointees. Although a Democrat, Hanson was nominated by Trump in 2020. The White House defended the firing, saying leaders should align with the president’s agenda. The NRC confirmed Hanson’s departure but gave no … Continue reading Trump fires Democratic member of nuclear energy safety commission

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Politics

American Bar Association sues to block Trump’s attacks on law firms

The American Bar Association (ABA) sued the Trump administration, accusing it of intimidating major law firms through executive orders targeting their past clients and employees. The lawsuit alleges these orders violate the Constitution by pressuring lawyers to abandon cases the president opposes. Several agencies and officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, are named. The ABA called the administration’s actions “uniquely destructive,” warning they undermine the … Continue reading American Bar Association sues to block Trump’s attacks on law firms

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Politics

Trump attends G7 in Canada amid trade tensions, weighs in on Israel-Iran conflict

At the G7 summit in Canada, President Trump said Iran wants to talk but should have done so earlier, stressing that Iran must make a deal soon to avoid further conflict. He acknowledged receiving messages from Iran signaling a desire to deescalate but declined to discuss potential U.S. military involvement. The summit also focused on trade tensions, with Trump promoting tariffs and signing a trade … Continue reading Trump attends G7 in Canada amid trade tensions, weighs in on Israel-Iran conflict

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Canadian Indigenous leader says he was ‘filled with rage’ before ‘intense’ conversation with Trump

Steven Crowchild, a Canadian Indigenous leader, said he was “filled with rage” and nearly left before Donald Trump’s arrival at the G7 summit, due to the pain Trump has caused globally. After praying and consulting with his community, Crowchild stayed to have a lengthy conversation with Trump on the tarmac, hoping to highlight peace, clean water, and Indigenous issues. Wearing traditional regalia and speaking in … Continue reading Canadian Indigenous leader says he was ‘filled with rage’ before ‘intense’ conversation with Trump

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Netanyahu says not ruling out taking out Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News that targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would end the conflict between Israel and Iran, not escalate it. Netanyahu described Iran as a regime spreading terror in the Middle East and insisted that Israel’s actions are preventing nuclear war by targeting Iran’s nuclear program and top scientists. He urged U.S. support, warning that the threat from Iran … Continue reading Netanyahu says not ruling out taking out Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

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5 shot, 3 fatally at “WestFest” carnival in Salt Lake City suburb

Five people were shot at an annual carnival near Salt Lake City, with three—including an 8-month-old infant—killed. The shooting began after a verbal altercation between two groups, when a 16-year-old male pulled out a gun and opened fire. Two others, a 17-year-old female and 15-year-old male, were injured, while a pregnant woman was hurt fleeing the scene, CBS News has reported. The teen suspect is … Continue reading 5 shot, 3 fatally at “WestFest” carnival in Salt Lake City suburb

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Former Coast Guard officer charged with threatening to kill President Trump

A former Coast Guard lieutenant and sharpshooter, Peter Stinson, has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill former President Donald Trump. Federal court documents detail years of violent social media posts from Stinson, including support for a “contract hit” and praise for the 2024 assassination attempt on Trump. Prosecutors say he also identified as a member of ANTIFA and made recent threats, prompting a judge … Continue reading Former Coast Guard officer charged with threatening to kill President Trump

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Maniac barges into NYC courthouse, slashes officers in neck, face in chaotic scene

A knife-wielding man, identified as Jonathan Wohl, 37, attacked three court officers in a targeted assault at Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday morning, slashing two in the face and neck and injuring a third. Wohl, who has a history of arrests and was known for harassing court staff, had no scheduled appearance that day. The injured officers are in stable condition, and Wohl was subdued … Continue reading Maniac barges into NYC courthouse, slashes officers in neck, face in chaotic scene

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Judge in Diddy Trial Dismisses Juror Over ‘Lack of Candor’

A juror in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial was dismissed after reportedly giving conflicting information about whether he lives in New York or New Jersey, raising concerns about his candor. The status of a second juror remains unresolved after allegations surfaced that they may have improperly discussed the case with a former colleague. Judge Arun Subramanian left the bench without making a final ruling on that … Continue reading Judge in Diddy Trial Dismisses Juror Over ‘Lack of Candor’

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Cops Probe If Captured Assassin Is Part of ‘Broader Network’

Authorities are investigating whether Vance Luther Boelter, arrested for the fatal shooting of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted murder of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, acted alone or as part of a larger network. Boelter, 57, was captured after a two-day manhunt and faces multiple murder charges. Officials say he disguised himself as a police officer and may have … Continue reading Cops Probe If Captured Assassin Is Part of ‘Broader Network’

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