Illinois Legislature Approves $55.9B Budget With Taxes Monday

 

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.9 billion state budget early Monday after an overnight legislative session, approving the largest spending plan in state history. The Senate cleared the measure 37-21 and the House approved it about 4 a.m. by a 76-39 vote; the bill now goes to Gov. J.B....

Weatherford Agrees To Acquire NCS Multistage In Deal

 

HOUSTON. Weatherford International announced on June 1, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NCS Multistage, offering NCS shareholders a choice of Weatherford common stock or a stock-plus-cash mix; the blended ratio equals 0.463 Weatherford shares per NCS share with up to 19.99% payable in cash. The...

Illinois lawmakers pass bill, Bears stadium unresolved overnight

 

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Early Monday, the Illinois Senate approved a 37-17 measure to allow municipalities to form stadium authorities capable of financing and operating professional sports venues, but the Illinois House adjourned without voting on the proposal after an overnight session. The amendment, filed late Sunday as part of House Bill...

Alabama wins extra-innings, advances to NCAA Super Regional

 

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — On Sunday night, May 31, Alabama defeated Oklahoma State 9-7 in 11 innings at Sewell-Thomas Stadium when catcher Brady Neal hit a two-out, three-run home run in the 11th inning. The victory clinched the Tuscaloosa Regional for No. 7-seeded Alabama and ended Oklahoma State’s run in the...

USA Rare Earth Announces €175M Investment In France

 

Paris. USA Rare Earth announced on June 1 that it intends to invest more than €175 million in France through 2030 to expand rare-earth metal, alloy and magnet manufacturing, building on its Lacq production facility and a strategic stake in Carester SAS in partnership with InfraVia Capital Partners. The company said...

Grande Portage Advances Studies for Amalga Gold Development

 

Vancouver, Canada. Grande Portage Resources Ltd. announced on June 1, 2026 that it is advancing engineering studies, environmental fieldwork, and a 2026 drill program at the New Amalga Gold property near Juneau, Alaska, to prepare for the federal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and permitting process. The company identified consultants, including...

Multiple U.S. Residential Fires Leave Damage, One Fatality

 

United States — Multiple fire departments responded to separate structure fires between Saturday and Monday in Danville, Illinois; Millville, Delaware; Kansas City, Missouri; and Hampton, Virginia. Fire crews arrived at reported times, engaged in interior and defensive attacks as conditions required, and evacuated or secured scenes while the Fire Marshal's...

Crowded California primary advances with uncertain leaders

 

Los Angeles moved toward primary voting this week as candidates for governor and mayor intensified final campaign efforts. On Tuesday, former Fox host Steve Hilton campaigned for Republican consolidation in the gubernatorial field, while mayoral contenders Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman made final outreach to undecided voters across...

Colorado clerk to be freed after gubernatorial commutation

 

DENVER, Colo. — Former Mesa County elections clerk Tina Peters will be released from a Colorado prison on Monday after Gov. Jared Polis commuted her nine-year sentence in May 2026; she served less than a quarter of the term for her role in copying her county’s Dominion Voting Systems server...

Texas Advances To Super Regionals After Dramatic Win

 

Austin, Texas — On Sunday the Texas Longhorns defeated UC Santa Barbara 6-4 at Disch-Falk Field to win the Austin Regional and advance to the NCAA Super Regionals. Ruger Riojas started for Texas and allowed one run over five innings, and Aiden Robbins hit a two-run home run in the...