Israel and Iran conducted direct military strikes early Monday, marking a major escalation since a ceasefire that took effect 100 days ago. The confrontation followed an Israeli airstrike Sunday on Beirut’s southern suburbs that hit a military vehicle and caused civilian casualties in Lebanon. Iran then launched multiple waves of...
LOS ANGELES. A federal arson trial began Monday for Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, who pleaded not guilty to allegations he started a Jan. 1, 2025 ignition that prosecutors say burned undetected in root systems and flared back up on Jan. 7, creating the Palisades Fire that killed 12 and destroyed thousands...
Des Moines. On Sunday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, president of the Democratic Governors' Association, rallied more than 300 people at The River Place in support of Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand. Beshear cited his two gubernatorial victories in Kentucky — a state that voted heavily for Donald Trump —...
Sandpoint, Idaho. The Sandpoint City Council voted in March to purchase and install 43 paid parking kiosks for downtown lots and City Beach, and officials said kiosks will activate on July 1, replacing chalked tires and charging about $1–$3 per hour. Cleveland and Orlando likewise adjusted parking schedules and fees...
PORTLAND, Maine — Graham Platner fielded questions at a town-hall style event Sunday as he sought to steady his Senate campaign two days before the state Democratic primary after The New York Times reported allegations from an ex‑girlfriend that he had grabbed her by the shoulders during arguments, twisted her...
United States – More than 100 million people in major metropolitan areas along the U.S. East Coast are expected to face potentially record-breaking early June temperatures starting early this week, according to National Weather Service data. Forecasters report that an expansive ridge of high pressure, forming a large heat dome,...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), based in Geneva and representing more than 370 airlines worldwide, has sharply reduced its 2026 net profit forecast due to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. In an update released on Sunday, 7 June 2026, IATA lowered its projected industry profit...
Armenia headed to the polls on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in a pivotal parliamentary election that could reshape the country’s geopolitical orientation. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government is seeking a stronger mandate for his Civil Contract party to advance a policy of reducing Armenia’s long-standing reliance on Russia and expanding...
United States-based Marvell Technology, a semiconductor company specializing in artificial intelligence infrastructure, is scheduled to join the S&P 500 index on June 22, 2026, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. The upgrade follows a sustained surge in demand for Marvell’s custom chips and high-speed connectivity solutions, which play...
UNITED STATES – A third fatal shark attack in recent weeks along the U.S. coastline has intensified public alarm and further disrupted summer tourism, according to local authorities and regional emergency management agencies. The latest incident involved a fisherman who died following a shark encounter, prompting immediate safety advisories and...
