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Supreme Court Voids GSIS Rule on Survivorship Benefits

Manila — The Supreme Court this week struck down a Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) rule that barred secondary beneficiaries from survivorship benefits for members who had rendered at least three but less than …

Cincinnati Reds activate shortstop Elly De La Cruz

Cincinnati, USA — The Cincinnati Reds activated shortstop Elly De La Cruz from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the club announced on June 23, 2026. De La Cruz, 24, had been …

Tucson anchor’s mother abducted, ransom note claims death

In Tucson, Arizona, authorities continue investigating the February 1, 2026 abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, from her home in the Catalina Foothills. The Pima Coun…

Miami wildfire threatens ICE detention facility, worsens air

A fast-moving brush fire in Miami-Dade County, known as the Corrections Fire, has burned about 330 acres and is only 15% contained, prompting health and environmental concerns in South Florida. The blaze, which began ove…

Louisiana parish hit by catastrophic 1,000-year flood

Central Louisiana is facing catastrophic flooding after the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur dumped nearly two feet of rain over 48 hours, triggering what local officials are calling a "1,000-year flood." The storm, the…

New York tech stocks slide as global sell-off deepens

New York’s Nasdaq Composite fell more than 2% at the opening bell on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as a global sell-off in major technology stocks accelerated. By midday, the index was down 409 points, or 1.6%, at 25,758, whil…

Sandy Springs radio host Big Tigger arrested on battery charges

SANDY SPRINGS, Georgia — Darian "Big Tigger" Morgan, a well-known television and Atlanta radio personality and former host of BET's "Rap City," was arrested on June 20, 2026, on charges of aggravated battery and third-de…

United States judge blocks SNAP soda, candy ban

Washington, United States – A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration plan that would have barred Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy candy…

Primaries Decide Key Races In Maryland, Colorado, Utah

Maryland: Voters cast ballots this week in state primaries across Maryland, New York and Utah while Colorado's primary is scheduled for June 30; mail ballots were distributed in early June and drop boxes and polling plac…

San Francisco shareholders sue Uber board over safety oversight

Shareholders of Uber Technologies Inc., led by the Police and Fire Retirement System of the City of Detroit, have filed a derivative lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complai…

San Francisco judge allows AI bias lawsuit against Workday

A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled that Workday Inc. must face a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging its artificial intelligence-driven recruiting and human resources software discriminates against certain job…

India electronics supplier hit by major cyberattack

India – Tata Electronics, a key Indian manufacturing partner for Apple and Tesla, has confirmed it was recently targeted by a cyberattack that led to the exposure of confidential technical data, including proprietary com…

NHL Considers Texas Expansion With Houston and Austin

New York — The NHL's Board of Governors met Tuesday and began formal exploration of expansion options that include Houston and Austin as potential sites for a 33rd franchise. League officials, including Commissioner Gary…

Georgia: NeNe Leakes' son held over child support

GEORGIA – Bryson Bryant, the 36-year-old eldest son of former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” television personality NeNe Leakes, remains in custody at the Gwinnett County Jail following his May 1, 2026, arrest on three sep…

United States firm SpaceX inks $6.3 billion AI deal

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 22, 2026 – Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) has signed a computing infrastructure agreement worth up to $6.3 billion with open-source artificial intelligence startup Reflection AI, a…

Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts extended pollution advisory

A large commercial cold storage facility fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, has led to an extended particle pollution and toxic smoke advisory for much of the Los Angeles basin. The blaze, designated INC1019, began at 1…

Barstow multi-semi crash triggers major hazmat response

BARSTOW, California – A severe multi-vehicle collision involving several commercial semi-trucks shut down northbound Interstate 15 near Barstow on Monday afternoon, June 22, 2026, and triggered a major hazardous material…

Washington sets 2031 deadline for post-quantum security migration

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump on Monday, June 22, 2026, signed two executive orders to speed U.S. quantum computing development and mandate a government-wide transition to post-quantum cryptography. Executive Or…

Miami reality star faces backlash over resurfaced slur

In Miami, 21-year-old Love Island USA contestant Alannah Keyser is facing growing calls for removal from the show after old social media content containing racial slurs resurfaced online. The controversy arose on June 22…

United States: SpaceX launches $20 billion bond sale

SpaceX has entered the public bond market for the first time with an inaugural offering of senior unsecured notes targeting at least $20 billion, according to regulatory filings released this week in the United States. T…

Los Angeles warehouse fire blankets neighborhoods in smoke

Los Angeles authorities are battling a massive warehouse fire that has burned for six consecutive days at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights, creating a serious public health and environmental situation on the city…

Brooklyn actor intervenes after photographer touches co-star

At the world premiere of the superhero film "Supergirl" in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday, June 22, 2026, an incident on the red carpet drew widespread attention online. Lead actress Milly Alcock, who plays Kara Zor-El, w…

Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo in blockbuster trade

The Miami Heat have reached an agreement to acquire two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo and veteran forward Bobby Portis from the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN and the Associated Press on Monday …

South Carolina GOP runoff features Trump dual endorsement

Columbia, South Carolina. Voters returned to the polls Tuesday for a Republican gubernatorial runoff between Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson after no candidate secured a majority in the…

Oklahoma Storms Past North Carolina To Claim Title

OMAHA, Neb. — Oklahoma defeated North Carolina 13-2 in Game 3 of the College World Series finals on Monday night, securing its first national championship since 1994 at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. LJ Mercurius provided a…

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