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Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway

Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago.

2 prominent California congressional races will test Democrats’ redrawn US House map

California’s most prominent congressional elections for this fall’s midterms are now set, with two districts in particular ready to test Democrats’ redrawn U.S. House map.

Man in viral Karmelo Anthony courthouse confrontation arrested at murder trial

At least two arrests were made outside a Texas courthouse after Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years behind bars.

Police in California spot body of 5-year-old swept out to sea

The body of a missing child was discovered after the girl was tragically "swept into the ocean" earlier this week in California, according to the City of Laguna Beach.

Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway

Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago.

2 prominent California congressional races will test Democrats’ redrawn US House map

California’s most prominent congressional elections for this fall’s midterms are now set, with two districts in particular ready to test Democrats’ redrawn U.S. House map.

Man in viral Karmelo Anthony courthouse confrontation arrested at murder trial

At least two arrests were made outside a Texas courthouse after Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years behind bars.

Around the world

Colombian lawmakers seek suspension of Trump foe Gustavo Petro over alleged meddling in upcoming election

Colombian lawmakers consider suspending President Gustavo Petro from office amid allegations he improperly intervened in the presidential election.

Britain introduces sweeping new powers to target foreign state-linked groups including Iran's IRGC

Britain's new National Security Bill would grant sweeping powers to designate foreign state-linked groups involved in assassination plots and sabotage.

Migrants deported from US, including an Iranian woman, arrive in Central African Republic

Attorneys say an Iranian woman is among a group of people who have been deported to the Central African Republic from the United States.

Starmer in 'seismic' crisis, UK defense chief quits before high-stakes Trump NATO summit

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey resigned over a Cabinet dispute with PM Starmer on military spending weeks before the NATO summit in Ankara.

US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister says

Pakistan's prime minister says the United State and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East.

Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes

Iranians are living between confusion and exhaustion as the country and its economy are squeezed between war and multiplying crises at home.

Díaz-Canel announces economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad in the economy.

Technology

Bots are the audience now and that changes everything for media

When generative AI was new, the issue of how it worked with copyright law was poorly understood. Over the previous two decades it was generally taken as a given that the mass indexing done by search engines like Google was a necessary part of being on the internet.

For June, Patch Tuesday means an IT scramble

Microsoft this week released 206 updates affecting Windows, Office, Exchange Server, and its developer tools —  including three Windows vulnerabilities already publicly disclosed.

How Jeetu Patel made Cisco unrecognizable

Cisco Live 2026 is in the books, and it was “prove it” time for a promise made 24 months ago. At Cisco Live 2024, Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel promised that Cisco would be unrecognizable as a company—in a positive way—in two years.

The battery startup powering the laser-weapons race

This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology.

Microsoft president responds to students’ distrust for AI

Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith, has reacted to student discontent with AI, telling today’s graduates that there is still a place for human creativity.

Bots are the audience now and that changes everything for media

When generative AI was new, the issue of how it worked with copyright law was poorly understood. Over the previous two decades it was generally taken as a given that the mass indexing done by search engines like Google was a necessary part of being on the internet.

For June, Patch Tuesday means an IT scramble

Microsoft this week released 206 updates affecting Windows, Office, Exchange Server, and its developer tools —  including three Windows vulnerabilities already publicly disclosed.

Sports News

Serena Williams' doubles partner Victoria Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury

Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club.

Royals pitcher drilled in head with terrifying 107 mph liner, and the batter who hit it pulled a rare move

Royals pitcher Seth Lugo exited after taking a 107 mph liner off his head from Brandon Nimmo, who ran to the mound to check on his former teammate.

Lamine Yamal Returns To Training With Spain Ahead Of World Cup Opener vs. Cabo Verde

Spain have received a significant fitness boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams returning to full training.

Serena Williams' doubles partner Victoria Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury

Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club.

Royals pitcher drilled in head with terrifying 107 mph liner, and the batter who hit it pulled a rare move

Royals pitcher Seth Lugo exited after taking a 107 mph liner off his head from Brandon Nimmo, who ran to the mound to check on his former teammate.

Lamine Yamal Returns To Training With Spain Ahead Of World Cup Opener vs. Cabo Verde

Spain have received a significant fitness boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams returning to full training.

Serena Williams' doubles partner Victoria Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury

Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club.

Politics News

Experts on uptick in political assassinations and polarization in recent years

Immediately after the shootings of two state lawmakers, some called it part of the rise in political violence they have been observing for some time across the country. Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke again with two of those experts a year after the attacks.

Trump's name to be removed from Kennedy Center as appeals court denies board's request for administrative stay

The Kennedy Center board filed an emergency appeal to block a judge's order requiring Trump's name to be removed from the building's signage and materials.

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penalty

Defense lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking a judge to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty as punishment for comments they made in the media about a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body.

The Latest: Pakistan says US and Iran agree on ‘final’ text of a peace deal

Pakistan's prime minister says the United States and Iran have agreed on a final text for a peace deal.

Top US ally's defense chief quits, warns military lacks resources for rising threats

John Healey resigned, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government of failing to adequately fund the military amid rising Russian threats.

The Forest Service says it's closing offices to cut costs. But the math doesn't add up

The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open one that costs $1 million.

Trump's name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it

The Kennedy Center is running out of options to keep President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of the iconic performing arts venue.