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Armenia votes as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
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Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Denies He Pledged Not to Start New Wars
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Opinion | A Bad Iran Deal Could Spark a Nuclear Arms Race
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To reassure regional allies, the U.S. needs to open the Strait of Hormuz and be poised to use force again.

Why most politicians are not calling for data center bans despite voters’ anger - The Washington Post
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Why most politicians are not calling for data center bans despite voters’ anger  The Washington Post

Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce
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Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".

Israel strikes Beirut despite truce, Iranian lawmker threatens to retaliate - Reuters

Israel strikes Beirut despite truce, Iranian lawmker threatens to retaliate  Reuters

Suspected Hamas terrorist arrested in Greece for allegedly plotting attack on Israeli cruise ship
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A suspected Hamas terrorist reportedly granted asylum in Greece was arrested in Crete for allegedly plotting an attack on an Israeli cruise ship.

Pelley says CBS News ‘is on fire’
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Former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley on Sunday told The New York Times that his former employer, CBS News, “is on fire” under its current leadership. The Times interviewed Pelley after he was fired for blasting the new “60 Minutes” executive producer, Nick Bilton. He stressed his hope that the leadership at Paramount, CBS News’s…

Trump cuts off interview with Welker: ‘I’ve had enough’
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President Trump abruptly ended his interview with NBC News’s Kristen Welker on Friday, after the two discussed his unfounded claim that the California gubernatorial primary was “rigged.” During a lengthy interview in Wisconsin that aired Sunday on “Meet the Press,” Trump repeated his false claim that the 2020 presidential election was rigged and said “it’s…

Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks - Reuters
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Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks  Reuters

Warner: Democrats have been ‘way too bureaucratic’
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Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday criticized his party for being “way too bureaucratic” as Democrats battles unpopularity in the polls. “I think the Democrats have not — you know, need to articulate a fuller strategy, not just against [President] Trump. I want the Democratic Party to be pro-growth, pro-innovation, and actually about getting stuff…

Trump defends ‘anti-weaponization’ fund: ‘Great idea’
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President Trump on Friday defended his administration’s short-lived “anti-weaponization” fund, days after acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the Department of Justice (DOJ) was not moving ahead with it.  “So me, personally, I think the weaponization fund is a great idea, and so do many other Republicans,” Trump told host Kristen Welker on NBC’s…

Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks
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Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.

Is Britain getting a new prime minister?
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Sir Keir Starmer's premiership has soured quickly, with his approval rating plummeting to -51 and the Labour Party's popularity following suit, leading to speculation of a change in leadership with Andy Burnham emerging as a potential replacement.

DOJ has other routes to payouts beyond Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
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The promised end of President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund won’t necessarily stop the Department of Justice (DOJ) from making payouts to those who argue they’ve been wronged by the government and who are instead eyeing new pathways to access federal money. After acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the controversial fund would “not be moving forward,” Sen. Lindsey…

Iranians Sink Into Despair Facing War Deaths and Skyrocketing Inflation
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An imploding economy is causing hopelessness among both pro- and anti-government Iranians. And for those who wished for regime change, the letdown is palpable.

OPEC+ approves fourth oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure - Reuters
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OPEC+ approves fourth oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure  Reuters

One dead, five injured after shooting in Israel
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The suspect opened fire from a car in several locations before being shot dead.

U.K. deputy prime minister: JD Vance was wrong to blame teen's murder on immigration
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Britain's deputy prime minister says he told U.S. Vice President JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for the death of a university student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from a stab wound.

Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West
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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia. The opposition includes some parties that are vocally pro-Russia.

Americans travel to Pakistan to free Christians trapped in modern-day slavery: 'God's hand was in it'
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Aaron Hutchings says he was shocked to see children making bricks under the hot sun in Pakistan to pay off family debts that had accumulated over generations.

Opinion | C’mon President Trump, on Iran, Be the Man!
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There’s no reason to think Tehran will comply with any meaningful deal.

Senate Republican casts doubt on Pulte as long-term DNI pick
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Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) on Sunday said Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte is “not qualified” to permanently serve as Director of National Intelligence pointing to his lack of experience in the realm of national security.  “He’s not qualified for the long-term position, that’s been clear on this. He has no national security…

AI Remember Doing the Time Warp
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Madness takes its toll.

US draft resolution at IAEA demands Iran open up on sites, uranium stocks - Reuters
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US draft resolution at IAEA demands Iran open up on sites, uranium stocks  Reuters

Trump says US would only unfreeze Iranian assets after peace deal
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President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will unfreeze Iranian assets only after the two sides reach a peace deal.  “No,” the president said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” in an interview that aired Sunday, when anchor Kristen Welker asked if he would unfreeze any Iranian assets or lift any sanctions as part of an…

Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done - Reuters

Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done  Reuters

The Monthly Mailbag with Peter Bonaventure

Our video & podcast editor answers your questions.

More SNAP restrictions on the way: What to know before they take effect

Nearly a dozen more states are adding restrictions to SNAP purchases in the months ahead.

The US government is pillaging our national forests from within

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins claims “moving the Forest Service closer to the forests we manage is an essential action that will improve our core mission of managing our forests.”  That is sophistry — a failed attempt to justify an ill-advised, destructive reorganization plan to remove Forest Service headquarters from Washington and radically cut its research infrastructure. Her fallacy implies that adjacent communities…

Mexico City’s Airport Got a $500 Million Renovation for the 2026 World Cup. Was It Enough?

The nearly 100-year-old airport has undergone a rapid $500 million renovation. But experts say it’s not enough.

South Carolina Governor’s Race Tests the Strength of a Trump Endorsement

The Republican candidates for South Carolina governor went to extraordinary lengths for the president’s support. But his choice of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has not quite sealed the deal among voters.

Fitzpatrick on Platner: ‘We have to set a higher bar’ in Congress

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) on Sunday warned of what actions Congress can take if Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) unseats Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), saying that lawmakers “have to set a higher bar.” Fitzpatrick and his colleague Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) spoke with CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union” about Platner. On…

Trump denies campaign push to finish endless wars: ‘I didn’t promise anything’

President Trump denied Friday that he campaigned on avoiding “endless” wars, as he seeks to reach a deal to end hostilities with Iran.  “I didn’t promise anything. I don’t like these endless wars. This is not an endless war,” he told host Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” in an interview that aired Sunday. …

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to open SpaceX tokenized IPO access - Reuters

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to open SpaceX tokenized IPO access  Reuters

Touching Grass

There’s no better time than early summer to put away your phone and get some fresh air. We have a challenge to help you actually do it.

Warner frets about ‘grossly unqualified’ Pulte

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday fretted about Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte’s appointment as the acting head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, describing him as “grossly unqualified.” Senate Democrats have slammed Pulte for using his role as FHFA director to help President Trump use mortgage records to…

Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high - Reuters

Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high  Reuters

Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row

All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.

What Steven Spielberg Taught Me About Fear, Catharsis, and Being Human

Hollywood is struggling, but Spielberg insists that the big screen is still the best place to work out our collective dreams, joys and sorrows.

Peru votes in tight presidential run-off in test of Latin America's rightward shift - Reuters

Peru votes in tight presidential run-off in test of Latin America's rightward shift  Reuters

Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus - Reuters

Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus  Reuters

Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

Pope Leo tells 1.2 million crowd in Madrid that God stands with the poor - Reuters

Pope Leo tells 1.2 million crowd in Madrid that God stands with the poor  Reuters

No telescope needed: Jupiter, Venus will appear to nearly touch this week

This week will offer one of the great opportunities in June to take in a special celestial event – a Venus-Jupiter planetary conjunction.

NASA’s moon base might be nothing like science fiction’s predictions

NASA officials expressed several reasons for making the moon base, in effect, a small city.

Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war - Reuters

Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war  Reuters

Nvidia, SK to detail cooperation plan as Huang flags prolonged chip shortage - Reuters

Nvidia, SK to detail cooperation plan as Huang flags prolonged chip shortage  Reuters

Scott Pelley on the Bari Weiss Era and His Last Days at ‘60 Minutes’

Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an exclusive interview with the now-former CBS News correspondent.

Russian drone hits nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl: Ukraine

Ukrainian officials on Sunday said a Russian drone struck a nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl, the site of the 20th century’s biggest nuclear disaster. The facility was hit by a Shahed drone, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who called the strike “extremely vile.” He said Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Energy and…

Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says - Reuters

Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says  Reuters

Gunman kills one, wounds five in drive-by attacks in Israel - Reuters

Gunman kills one, wounds five in drive-by attacks in Israel  Reuters

Manhunt underway after at least 12 people were shot near Toledo festival: Police

A manhunt is underway in Ohio after at least 12 people were injured in a Saturday shooting at a neighborhood festival in Toledo. Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joseph Heffernan said at a Saturday press conference that there were at least two shooters, who law enforcement officials believe were aiming at one another. Shots were first…

Deadline to file for payment in Trader Joe’s receipt settlement approaching

Payments could be around $100 per person.

Central African Republic to accept third-country deportees from US, sources say - Reuters

Central African Republic to accept third-country deportees from US, sources say  Reuters

Hegseth Criticizes Europe Over Migration ‘Invasion’ in D-Day Speech

The remarks from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reflect many of the Trump administration’s previous assertions on immigrants in Europe, which overlap with the language of European far-right political parties.

Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters - Reuters

Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters  Reuters

US Supreme Court poised to rule on gun laws and transgender athletes - Reuters

US Supreme Court poised to rule on gun laws and transgender athletes  Reuters

A New Governor Faces Her First Crisis Amid Tear Gas and Tough Decisions

Gov. Mikie Sherrill dispatched the New Jersey State Police outside the Delaney Hall migrant detention center after federal officials said they would flood the area with armed agents. Not everyone approved.

Israeli military has struck 'terrorist' headquarters in Beirut, government says - Reuters

Israeli military has struck 'terrorist' headquarters in Beirut, government says  Reuters

Trump: Iran has not agreed on peace deal because they’re ‘strong,’ ‘proud’

President Trump said Iran has not agreed to a deal to end the war because they are “strong” and “proud” but noted they have “no choice” but to reach an agreement.  “They’re strong, they’re proud, there are things they never thought they’d be doing that they’re going to have to do,” Trump said during an…

Flu Vaccines Should Not Be This Hard - The Atlantic

Flu Vaccines Should Not Be This Hard  The Atlantic

The biggest threat to higher education isn’t making headlines

Using compliance and reporting schemes allows the Trump administration to exercise substantial control over college operations without having to secure legislative approval or worry about public debate. These mechanisms tend to fly below the radar. But collectively they have an immense impact on how colleges and universities govern themselves, whom they admit and hire, what they teach, the research they conduct, and how they define educational quality.

It's one of the world's most isolated islands. Here come the bulldozers

The Indian government is spending $9 billion to create a megaport, airport and city on this remote island. Critics fear the impact on pristine forests and the lives of indigenous inhabitants.

More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in 'coming days', France says - Reuters

More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in 'coming days', France says  Reuters

Top seeds Siniakova and Townsend clinch French Open women's doubles title - Reuters

Top seeds Siniakova and Townsend clinch French Open women's doubles title  Reuters

South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages - Reuters

South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages  Reuters

How can retail investors buy shares in SpaceX's IPO? - Reuters

How can retail investors buy shares in SpaceX's IPO?  Reuters

School shooting survivor sues AI gun detection firm after system failed to spot weapon

How accurate does an AI system need to be?

Today in Supreme Court History: June 7, 1965

6/7/1965: Griswold v. Connecticut is decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 7, 1965 appeared first on Reason.com.

Today in Supreme Court History: June 6, 2005

6/6/2005: Gonzales v. Raich is decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 6, 2005 appeared first on Reason.com.

Today in Supreme Court History: June 5, 1916

6/5/1916: Justice Louis Brandeis takes the oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 5, 1916 appeared first on Reason.com.

NATO's eastern flank races to rearm as Trump pressure exposes Western Europe's defense gap

Eastern European NATO allies closest to Russia are spending the most on defense, while Western Europe faces pressure to meet the alliance's 5% GDP goal.

You Can Walk to the World Cup in New Jersey. But Should You?

We decided to make the trek and find out.

Is Japan a Libertarian Paradise? Not Quite.

Tokyo, Japan

1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope's flower-carpeted procession

The crowd cheered and shouted "This is the youth of the pope!" as Pope Leo arrived for Mass at a central Madrid plaza. It's the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years.

What the Pope’s Encyclical Misses About Language

The otherwise thoughtful and constructive Magnifica Humanitas underestimates the profound creative power of words.

US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war - Reuters

US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war  Reuters

Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech

The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air Mass

The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.

Ukrainian mothers' fight to free children from Russians depicted in new opera - Reuters

Ukrainian mothers' fight to free children from Russians depicted in new opera  Reuters

At least 12 people shot at an Ohio festival and a search for suspects is still ongoing, police say

Gunfire erupted Saturday near a busy street festival in Ohio, wounding at least 12 people and sending some eventgoers scrambling for cover while others rushed to help the victims.

Talks held with Iran over jailed UK couple, Lammy says, as he addresses proposed prisoner swap

The UK has been holding talks with Iran over a British couple jailed in Tehran, says Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, as he addressed a proposed prisoner swap.

Pro-US conservative faces leftist in Peru's high-stakes presidential runoff

Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez face off in Peru's pivotal presidential runoff, a race that could determine the country's alignment with Washington or a leftward shift.

1776 All-Stars: Samuel Adams Was the Most Libertarian Founder

The libertarian rabble-rouser who helped ignite the American Revolution

4 takeaways from the U.S. men's final tune-up games before the World Cup

The U.S. men's national team chose to play a pair of highly-ranked, super competitive teams in the final lead-up to the World Cup: Senegal and Germany. The matches showed the U.S. is ready.

When U.S. foreign aid changed, AIDS workers in Africa felt it

In South Africa and Mozambique, health care providers say cancellation or redirection of U.S. PEPFAR funding under the Trump administration have already endangered vulnerable people and cost lives.

Trump drags feet on drone deal with Ukraine, mystifying experts

The Trump administration’s hesitancy in signing a major drone deal with Ukraine is slowing the U.S. military down in an area where it’s already trying to play catch-up. Even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Washington to make a deal, with talks between the two nations stretching back to at least September, the U.S.…

Intoxicating hemp industry seeks rescue in Congress as ban looms

The intoxicating hemp industry and its allies are quickly running out of time to convince Congress to delay or stop a looming ban on their products.  Without action, a ban on hemp-derived intoxicants will take effect in November.   There’s bipartisan interest in disrupting the ban — which was championed by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and included the last fall’s government funding…

Democratic confidence surges with Turek’s Iowa Senate primary

Democrats are eyeing Iowa’s U.S. Senate race with renewed optimism after state Rep. Josh Turek secured his party’s nomination on Tuesday. They consider it their best chance to compete for the seat in years. Turek — a 47-year-old, two-time Paralympic gold medalist with a history of winning in conservative areas — defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls, 34,…

Trump Looms Over Pivotal Republican Senate Runoff in Georgia

The president has not yet endorsed Representative Mike Collins or Derek Dooley, a former football coach, in the race to challenge the Democratic senator, Jon Ossoff.

Trump Says Iran Has Made a ‘Big’ Nuclear Promise. It Isn’t New.

President Trump’s boasts of securing a commitment from Iranian leaders not to develop a nuclear weapon have puzzled nuclear experts who note that Tehran has made that pledge for more than 50 years.

Seattle’s Incredibly Loud Street Preachers Eagerly Await the World Cup

Long the bane of Mariners and Seahawks fans, evangelical ministers with large speakers are preparing for the “incredible opportunity” of screaming the word of God at 750,000 soccer fans.

June Squibb, the ‘Foulest Mouth on Broadway’, Is Up for a Tony at 96

At 96, June Squibb is one of the oldest acting nominees in the history of the Tony Awards. Back in the 1960s, she was known for an entirely different distinction.

RFK Jr. Appears Disengaged on Many Health Department Matters Beyond Vaccines

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demonstrated little interest in managing his sprawling department as he focuses on food and vaccine policies, according to colleagues.

How to Watch the 2026 Tony Awards

The ceremony, at Radio City Music Hall, will be broadcast on CBS starting at 8 p.m. Eastern, and livestreamed on Paramount+ for premium subscribers.

Christine Hunsicker, CaaStle CEO, Confessed to Fraud. The Board Let Her Stay in Charge.

The final months of the fashion tech start-up CaaStle included fake audits, stock buybacks and a damage control strategy led by the chief executive who defrauded it.

Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants

New research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do.

North Korea will never surrender nuclear status, Kim Jong Un's sister says

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that the country will never surrender its nuclear-armed status and continue to expand its atomic arsenal.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

Hampshire Police planned intervention during trial of Henry Nowak's killer

Hampshire Police planned to put out a statement challenging "disinformation" during the trial of Henry Nowak's killer, but were warned by the Crown Prosecution Service it could jeopardise the case.

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Pope Leo XIV jokes young Spaniards would pick Bad Bunny over him during Madrid visit this weekend

Pope Leo XIV joked that young Spaniards might choose Bad Bunny over him during his Madrid visit, but an estimated 500,000 gathered for a vigil.

Who Will Account for Another Foreign Policy Failure?

The American foreign policy class should shed its addiction to military force.

Israeli military says it hit Hezbollah in Beirut suburbs - Reuters

Israeli military says it hit Hezbollah in Beirut suburbs  Reuters

With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance - Reuters

With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance  Reuters