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Peabo Bryson, beloved singer behind Disney duets, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, known for Disney duets including Beauty and the Beast, died June 2 in Georgia at age 75.
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US Treasury sanctions Iran's Nobitex exchange and executives over IRGC ties
The US Treasury sanctioned Iran’s largest crypto exchange Nobitex and key executives on June 2 for aiding IRGC-linked sanctions evasion.
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US proposes 10-12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries over forced labour concerns
The US Trade Representative proposed tariffs on imports from 60 countries citing failures to bar goods made with forced labour.
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Josh Turek wins Iowa Democratic Senate primary, to face Ashley Hinson in November
Josh Turek won the Iowa Democratic Senate primary Tuesday and will run against Republican Ashley Hinson in November.
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Canada and Mexico request 16-year renewal of USMCA trade pact with US
Canada and Mexico jointly requested a 16-year renewal of the USMCA trade agreement with the United States, aiming to extend current terms and resolve tariff disputes.
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Russia bans five British nationals including prominent journalists from entry
Russia announced a ban on five British nationals, including journalists Catherine Belton and Richard Holmes, barring their entry over UK-Russia tensions.
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SpaceX raises $75 billion in largest IPO, restricts investors from China and Hong Kong
SpaceX raised $75 billion in a record IPO, pricing 555.6 million shares at $135, and barred investors from China and Hong Kong due to U.S. regulations.
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Microsoft unveils Majorana 2 quantum chip with 1000x improved qubit reliability
Microsoft announced its Majorana 2 quantum chip with 12 qubits and over 20 seconds coherence, aiming for useful quantum computers by 2029.
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Amazon-owned Ring sued over unauthorized facial recognition data collection in US
Virginia resident Charles Sigwalt filed a class action lawsuit against Amazon-owned Ring over alleged unauthorized facial recognition data use.
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Microsoft unveils Project Solara, an Android-based OS for AI agent devices
Microsoft announced Project Solara, an Android-based OS to run AI agents on specialized devices, at Build 2026 yesterday.
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California June 2 Primaries Set November Runoffs Amid Trump’s Fraud Claims
California held June 2 primaries for governor, Los Angeles mayor, and other offices as Trump alleged unproven fraud in vote counting.
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Flavio Cobolli advances to first French Open final after Matteo Arnaldi withdraws
Flavio Cobolli reached his first Grand Slam final at the French Open after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to a viral illness minutes before their semi-final on June 5.
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Lebanon announces partial Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire amid continued fighting
Lebanon declared a partial ceasefire on June 1 between Hezbollah and Israel, with mixed compliance and ongoing clashes reported.
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Remote work drives majority of rise in youth unemployment among college graduates, New York Fed finds
A New York Fed study shows remote work explains 64% of the increased unemployment rate for young college graduates since before the pandemic.
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Senate Democrats vow to block Trump’s $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Senate Democrats pledged to block all disbursements from Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion fund tied to IRS lawsuit settlement.
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Microsoft unveils new MAI AI models and devices focusing on self-developed AI stack
Microsoft revealed new AI models and hardware at Build 2026 aiming to reduce reliance on OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Google launches AI deepfake call detection for Android 12+ in Phone app
Google rolled out a feature in its Phone app to detect AI deepfake scam calls on Android 12 or later devices starting June 2026.
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Microsoft unveils Scout, autonomous AI assistant for Microsoft 365 apps
Microsoft launched Scout, an always-on AI assistant built on OpenClaw, to automate work tasks across Microsoft 365 on June 2.
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Marco Rubio Testifies on Iran Nuclear Talks and Military Status Before Senate Committee
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified June 2 on Iran's nuclear negotiations and military capabilities amid ongoing tensions.
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White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled for July 24 after April shooting
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was postponed to July 24 after a gunman attacked the April event at the Washington Hilton.
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Trump signs executive order for voluntary 30-day AI model pre-release government review
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 2 requiring voluntary government review of AI models up to 30 days before release.
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Anthropic expands Project Glasswing AI cybersecurity to 150 new organizations worldwide
Anthropic expanded Project Glasswing to 150 additional firms in over 15 countries, broadening AI cybersecurity efforts beyond initial partners.
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US proposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports over unfair trade claims
The Trump administration proposed a 25% tariff on many Brazilian imports citing unfair trade practices, setting a public comment deadline of July 1.
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Trump names Bill Pulte acting US Director of National Intelligence after Gabbard resignation
President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation announcement last month.