The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), based in Geneva, has warned that there is an 80% probability El Niño conditions will develop before September, potentially acting as a “supercharger” for global weather extremes. Climate models indicate at least a moderate event, with some projections suggesting one of the strongest El Niño...
United States-based Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has announced plans to raise $80 billion to accelerate its artificial intelligence infrastructure and product development. The initiative, one of the largest corporate equity offerings in U.S. history, includes a $10 billion direct stock sale to Berkshire Hathaway in a strategic...
The New England Patriots have acquired star wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade that includes two draft picks, the team confirmed Tuesday morning. The move reunites Brown with head coach Mike Vrabel, who previously coached him, and is intended to support rookie quarterback Drake Maye...
Augusta, Maine — Graham Platner, the likely Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, sent sexually explicit text messages to at least six women after his 2023 marriage, disclosures reported this week by national outlets including the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. Campaign materials indicate the messages were found...
California voters on June 2 cast ballots in primary contests for U.S. House Districts 4, 7, 8, 9 and 13; election officials and local outlet KCRA reported that polls closed at 8 p.m., and live updates of vote counts were posted as returns were reported. The top-two vote-getters in each...
Baton Rouge, La. — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Free Fishing Weekend for Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026, allowing residents and visitors to fish state waters without purchasing a fishing license while maintaining all applicable size, season, catch limits and gear restrictions. Madison, Wis. —...
MicroStrategy Incorporated, a Washington-based corporate software analytics firm, has disclosed its first sale of Bitcoin since 2022, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company sold 32 Bitcoins between May 26 and May 31, 2026, generating about $2.5 million in gross proceeds at an...
U.S. stock index futures fell sharply Monday evening and early Tuesday after reports that a three‑month diplomatic ceasefire between the United States and Iran had collapsed, unsettling global markets. The breakdown followed U.S. targeted strikes on Iranian military infrastructure over the weekend and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announcing retaliatory strikes on...
A Los Angeles County court has issued a temporary civil harassment restraining order protecting pop musician Sabrina Carpenter from 31-year-old William Applegate following an alleged forced entry attempt at her Hollywood Hills residence. Court records state the order requires Applegate to stay at least 100 yards away from Carpenter, her...
On June 1, 2026, U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic, PBC announced it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the Securities and Exchange Commission, initiating the process for a U.S. initial public offering of its common stock. The company has not yet disclosed the share count...
