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Massive Meteor Ignites Speculation Across New England
When the double boom rang out in New England over the weekend, shaking homes and sending pets fleeing, questions started flooding social media.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:03:52 EDTSEC Defends Musk Twitter Settlement
The Securities and Exchange Commission has defended its settlement with Elon Musk over his purchase of Twitter shares, saying it reflected "compromises" and was not tainted by collusion, after the judge overseeing the case said the accord raised "red flags."
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:05:55 EDTDemocrats Appeal Ruling on Trump's Mail Voting Order
The Democratic Party indicated in a court filing on Monday that it is appealing a judge's decision last week not to immediately block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:04:09 EDTA US Soldier and a British Soldier Die During Training in Iraq
One American soldier and one British soldier died during a training exercise in Iraq, U.S. and U.K. officials said Monday without releasing further details.The deaths occurred Sunday at an air base in Irbil in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, where the...
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:03:27 EDTDOJ: Will Obey Order Blocking Anti-Weaponization Fund
The Justice Department said Monday it will abide by a federal judge's order blocking the Trump administration's $1.776 billion fund for victims of what it describes as government weaponization during the Biden administration.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:20:05 EDTSen. Sanders Stands by Platner Amid Sexting Reports
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said Monday that he is standing by Graham Platner in the wake of media reports that the Maine Senate candidate previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:03:40 EDTNew Mexico Epstein Commission Makes First Subpoenas
New Mexico legislators probing Jeffrey Epstein on Monday said they have issued their first subpoenas, calling for evidence on the late sex offender from 14 entities, including federal law enforcement agencies, the state governor's office and a Santa Fe scientific institute.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:14:50 EDTEmerson Poll: Vance, Rubio Nearly Tied in Potential '28 Race
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are running nearly even among Republican voters in an early look at the party's potential 2028 presidential primary field, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:35:00 EDTDHS' Mullin Won't Halt Newark Flight Processing
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said on Monday he does not need to halt international flight processing at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport, citing cooperation from state and local law enforcement officials near a detention center that houses ...
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:04:09 EDTLebanon Says Hezbollah Accepted US Proposal to Stop Attacks
Lebanon said Monday Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal to stop attacking Israel in exchange for Israel halting attacks on south Beirut, after President Donald Trump reported having a "very good call" with the Iran-backed group.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:04:07 EDTKyiv Mayor: Russia Launches Major Attack
Kyiv was under heavy Russian attack early on Tuesday, with a large pillar of smoke seen rising from the Ukrainian capital and authorities urging residents to seek shelter, according to witnesses and officials.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a fire had broken out in the...
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:03:32 EDTWar Dept Turns to Startups in Drone Dominance Push
The Department of War is bypassing major defense contractors as it seeks to rapidly expand its drone capabilities, turning instead to startups founded by drone racers and hobbyists, as well as firms from commercial drone industries.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:40:37 EDTNRSC Joins Paxton Fundraising Effort
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is backing Ken Paxton, teaming up with the Texas attorney general and GOP Senate nominee on fundraising efforts after backing Sen. John Cornyn in the primary.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:05:03 EDTExperts Downplay Fingerprint Theft Risk From Photos
Hackers can theoretically extract fingerprints from photos posted online, but cybersecurity experts say the risk remains extremely low for most people and should not overshadow more common cyber threats, reports CBS News.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:43:32 EDTReport: Iran Halts Talks; Cites Disputes, Israeli Strikes
Iran suspended negotiations with the Trump administration on Monday aimed at extending a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, citing intensified Israeli military operations in Lebanon and disputes over proposed deal terms.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:26:59 EDTBrooklyn Man Charged With Threatening ICE Agent
A Brooklyn, New York, man has been charged with threatening to assault and murder an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent outside a detention center in Newark, New Jersey.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:47:11 EDTTrump Says Hezbollah Agreed to Stop Attacks
Lebanon's Embassy in Washington said Monday that Hezbollah had accepted a U.S. proposal to stop attacking Israel in exchange for Israel halting attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs, shortly after President Donald Trump said he had a "very good call" with Hezbollah through ...
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:18:16 EDTToronto Police Seize $2.53 Million in Fake Soccer Gear
Less than two weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Toronto Police announced on Monday that they made the largest known seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian history.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:33:10 EDTPentagon: Press Office Classified Space; Media Barred
The Department of War has designated its press office a classified space, barring journalists from entering it to speak with public affairs officials.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:58:26 EDTVenezuela Opposition Leader Machado: 'Aligned' With US Goals
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado said Monday she was "aligned" with the United States on its goals for her country following Washington's armed ouster of Nicolas Maduro on Jan. 3.
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