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Today: June 03, 2026
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Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men

Rescuers in Laos say they are investigating a possible “knocking response” deep inside a flooded cave network where two men are believed to remain trapped. The response sounds came as rescuers rappelled down a newly discovered vertical shaft that may provide a safer entry into a flooded cave and lead to a chamber where the men could be.

June 01, 2026
Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men
Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

Iowa state lawmaker Josh Turek wins Democratic nomination for US Senate

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will next try to flip the seat currently held by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who is retiring

June 02, 2026
Iowa state lawmaker Josh Turek wins Democratic nomination for US Senate
Asia|Business|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes

Severe tropical storm Jangmi ripped across Japan on Wednesday morning, with fierce winds and torrential rain disrupting transport and businesses, and knocking out power for

June 03, 2026
Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom

California voters are deciding who will advance in the race to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom

June 02, 2026
California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Wednesday finalised a $19 billion supplementary budget for this fiscal year to cushion the impact of rising energy

June 03, 2026
Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat

Bayer has no plans to spin off Monsanto, a representative said on Tuesday, even as the company faces an avalanche of lawsuits over its

June 03, 2026
Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify

Bolivia's defense minister stepped down on Tuesday after a month of anti-government protests that have blocked roads across major cities, two government

June 03, 2026
Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration is dismantling a $386 million network of more than 900 ocean sensors funded by the National Science Foundation

June 03, 2026
Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing

CopperTech Metals reported a jump in revenue in its filing for U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, as it looks to capitalize on the Trump administration's policy push for

June 03, 2026
CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel

NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then

The Dallas Stars are planning to move north, out of downtown and to the suburb of Plano in five years

June 03, 2026
NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then
Environment|Science|World

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse

The El Nino weather pattern is forming, and is expected to cause extreme weather around the world this year, the WMO said on Tuesday.

June 02, 2026
A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|World

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup

An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches

June 03, 2026
Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

June 03, 2026
Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

June 03, 2026
Community supports grieving family after triple homicide
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

June 03, 2026
'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project

New York’s attorney general is suing the Trump administration over one of its deals to end an offshore wind project

June 02, 2026
New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it has selected projects in Louisiana and Oklahoma for $134 million in funding to extract rare earth elements from waste streams.

June 02, 2026
US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding
Business|Environment|Health|Science

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems

As more countries ban waste imports, plastic waste generators like the US will need to find better solutions. A few states are putting more responsibility on producers.

June 03, 2026
A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

June 03, 2026
The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks

The main union at Colombia's state-run oil company Ecopetrol launched a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, protesting what it called a deadlock in negotiations

June 02, 2026
Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|US

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says

Blue Origin will return its New Glenn rocket to flight before the year ends, CEO Dave Limp said late on Monday, days after one of the rockets exploded, damaging the

June 02, 2026
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says

A parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage was found in Mexico within 25 miles of the

June 02, 2026
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

US lawmakers propose ending 12% excise tax on heavy-duty trucks

Two U.S. senators on Tuesday proposed ending the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, saying it could boost sales of newer, cleaner models.

June 02, 2026
US lawmakers propose ending 12% excise tax on heavy-duty trucks
Business|Economy|Environment

US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project

Seven U.S. states led by New York sued the Trump administration and a French energy firm on Tuesday for canceling a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New

June 02, 2026
US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project