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Cuba Accuses Top U.S. Diplomat of 'Unfriendly Conduct' for Meeting with Actual Cubans
Breitbart
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June 2, 2025
The Cuban communist regime over the weekend issued a verbal warning to the head of the U.S. embassy in Havana, Mike Hammer, accusing the diplomat of engaging in alleged “interfering and unfriendly conduct.” Hammer has been in charge of the U.S....
Georgian Dream Condemns U.S. MEGOBARI Act
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: The Georgian Parliament condemned the U.S. MEGOBARI Act, labeling it as “hostile” and “factually flawed” after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill calling for sanctions on Georgian Dream leaders due to democratic...
Mon Valley mayors speak out after Trump announces Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel
WTAE 4 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania
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June 2, 2025
Mon Valley mayors say they're confident of the future after Trump announces Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 6:20 PM EDT Jun 2, 2025 West Mifflin Mayor Chris Kelly and North Braddock Mayor Cletus...
Akira Amari: Japan Will Remain ‘Best Partner, Closest Ally of U.S.’ as Negotiations Continue Over Trump’s Tariffs
The Japan News
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June 2, 2025
Akira Amari The Yomiuri Shimbun 6:00 JST, June 3, 2025 Japan will remain the best partner of the United States and act as a bulwark against hegemonic nations, according to former Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Akira Amari, 75. The...
U.S. Envoy Tom Barak: We Will Reduce Military Bases in Syria and Support SDF Integration into New National Army
The Syrian Observer
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June 2, 2025
In a significant policy statement, U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barak outlined a new American approach to Syria, signalling a departure from previous decades of U.S. strategy in the region. Speaking in an interview...
ICE arrests Pottsville man, a native of Mexico who came to U.S. in 2009
Republican Herald - Pennsylvania
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June 2, 2025
POTTSVILLE — A city man living in the United States for 16 years was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Friday and is being held in a processing center. ICE agents detained Ruben Rojas-Vargas, 32, an employee at Fratello’s...
Binance CEO Optimistic About U.S. Crypto Future Following Lawsuit Resolution
Crypto Economy
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June 2, 2025
TL;DR Binance claims the U.S. could reclaim its position as a global crypto hub after a lawsuit against the company and Changpeng Zhao was dropped. Richard Teng highlighted that the current regulatory approach prioritizes clear rules over...
Trade Tensions Reignite as U.S. and China Accuse Each Other of Violating Agreement
Guam News Now
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June 2, 2025
By Brendan Scanland WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just weeks after the United States and China agreed to ease tariffs on each other’s goods, the two nations are trading accusations of violating that temporary deal. On Monday, China accused the U.S. of...
U.S. Department of Labor pauses operations at Job Corps centers
WSBTV - Georgia
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June 2, 2025
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will begin a phased pause in operations at Job Corps centers nationwide, including Georgia. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] “It’s sad that they’re closing all...
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear activist's case against Texas Ethics Commission
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a conservative activist’s lawsuit challenging the Texas Ethics Commission’s enforcement powers, effectively ending a decade-long effort to weaken the watchdog agency. Michael Quinn Sullivan and Empower...
U.S. Army Awards Picogrid $1.1M Contract to Accelerate Battlefield Integration with Legion
sUAS News - The Business of Drones
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June 2, 2025
The U.S. Army has awarded Picogrid a $1.1 million contract to deploy Legion, a software platform that connects siloed military systems. Modern battlefields are evolving rapidly. As noted by Army Chief of Staff GEN Randy George and Secretary of the...
Hyundai named top mass-market brand in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. OEM EV app report for second year in a row
CBT News - Georgia
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June 2, 2025
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 2, 2025 – Hyundai’s MyHyundai with Bluelink app has been named the top mass-market electric vehicle mobile application in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. OEM EV App Report. With a score of 820 out of 1,000, Hyundai’s app not...
J.D. Scholten launches run after U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s statement on Medicaid
Iowa Capital Dispatch
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June 2, 2025
Iowa Rep. J.D. Scholten, D-Sioux City, launched a run to challenge U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst Monday in the wake of her remarks at a town hall that garnered national backlash from Democrats and health care advocates. Ernst made her controversial remark,...
Jeffco Public Schools to be investigated by U.S. Department of Education
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
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The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it is investigating the Jeffco Public Schools district regarding potential Title IX violations. The Department of Education announced the investigation to mark the 53rd anniversary of Title...
U.S. Stocks Just Had Their Best Month Since November 2023
ValueWalk - New York
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June 2, 2025
The Nasdaq led the way with a 9.6% return last month. U.S. stocks enjoyed their best month in more than a year in May, as all of the major indexes posted robust gains last month. The Nasdaq Composite got the biggest lift in May, rising 9.6% to end...
Max Homa carries his own bag at U.S. Open qualifier after split with caddie
Sportsnet
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June 2, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Max Homa stood out more than usual Monday in a U.S. Open qualifier filled with PGA Tour players. He was the only one carrying his own bag. Homa didn't have a caddie and didn't feel like talking about it, regardless of how much...
A religious school is facing pushback for its partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Deseret News - Utah
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June 2, 2025
A Catholic school’s unique partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection is sparking debate over what role religious institutions should play in the government’s national security work. St. John’s University officials say students and...
CFTC Divisions Interpret "U.S. Person" Definition and U.S. Location Versus Foreign Location
JD Supra - California
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June 2, 2025
In Short The Situation: A 2024 CFTC enforcement action settlement that may have introduced a new test for when the Commodity Exchange Act and the agency's regulations apply on a cross-border basis concerned then-CFTC Commissioner and now Acting...
U.S. silence on South Korea’s election may lead to one-party state in CCP’s orbit, analyst warns
World Tribune
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June 2, 2025
by WorldTribune Staff, June 2, 2025 Real World News What’s at stake in South Korea’s presidential election is far more than just the presidency returning to the nation’s leftist faction. Seoul is on the precipice of becoming a one-party state with...
U.S. states compete for data centers amid pushback
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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June 2, 2025
The Blueprint States are offering major tax incentives to lure AI and cloud data centers. Some lawmakers are raising concerns over power and water use. Critics argue data centers provide few long-term jobs but strain resources. HARRISBURG, Pa. —...