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Somalia Fighting Escalates, Xi Plans North Korea Visit, Trump Cancels Freedom 250 Concerts

Jun 5, 2026

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Somalia Fighting Escalates, Xi Plans North Korea Visit, Trump Cancels Freedom 250 Concerts

Congress defies party leaders on Ukraine aid, Xi prepares for a rare North Korea visit, and fresh fighting forces civilians to flee Somalia's capital.

Bolton Pleads Guilty, the Supreme Court Backs Regulators, and Nolan Breaks Ticketing Apps

Jun 4, 2026

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Bolton Pleads Guilty, the Supreme Court Backs Regulators, and Nolan Breaks Ticketing Apps

A former national security adviser prepares to plead guilty, the Supreme Court backs federal regulators, and Christopher Nolan's next film is already breaking ticketing platforms.

Trump Expands His Trade Fight, SpaceX Joins the Trillion-Dollar Club, and Russell Wilson Calls It a Career

Jun 4, 2026

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Trump Expands His Trade Fight, SpaceX Joins the Trillion-Dollar Club, and Russell Wilson Calls It a Career

A sweeping new tariff plan is putting dozens of countries on notice, SpaceX is preparing for one of the largest stock market debuts ever, and Russell Wilson is beginning a new chapter after 14 seasons in the NFL.

Trump Takes a Bigger Swing at Washington, Scientists Brace for a Fight, and the Start of NBA Finals

Jun 3, 2026

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Trump Takes a Bigger Swing at Washington, Scientists Brace for a Fight, and the Start of NBA Finals

Trump is pushing deeper changes across the federal government, a new proposal is sparking concern throughout the scientific community, and the NBA Finals are set to begin with a long-awaited Spurs-Knicks showdown.

Trump Suffers an Iowa Setback, Canada Confronts Antisemitism, and Schools Face a Civil Rights Shift

Jun 3, 2026

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Trump Suffers an Iowa Setback, Canada Confronts Antisemitism, and Schools Face a Civil Rights Shift

A surprising result in Iowa raises questions about Trump's influence, Canada grapples with rising antisemitism, and a major shift in federal education policy is drawing sharp debate.

Trump Picks a Fight With Brazil, El Niño Threatens a Hotter Year, and AI Stocks Rip Higher

Jun 2, 2026

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Trump Picks a Fight With Brazil, El Niño Threatens a Hotter Year, and AI Stocks Rip Higher

A new U.S. trade battle is taking shape, forecasters are warning about a potentially powerful El Niño, and investors are pouring into the latest AI winner as markets push to fresh highs.

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