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Nigerian Court Sentences Four to Death for Church Attack

A Nigerian federal court sentenced four men to death for the 2022 church attack that killed at least 50 people. The men were also given 20-year terms for belonging to a terrorist group.
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Judge Carro Seals Mangione Proceeding Without Press Input

Judge Gregory Carro sealed a virtual court proceeding in the Luigi Mangione case without allowing press or public objections. The June 3 hearing was closed at the defense’s request, and Carro gave no explanation for the sealing decision.
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Adam Iza Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Conspiracy

Adam Iza pleaded guilty to conspiring to kidnap Veer Chetal’s parents to claim part of a $245 million Bitcoin theft. He faces at least 14 years in prison for the Connecticut crime.
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Kushner-Linked Coastal Project Prompts Albania Protests

A coastal development tied to Jared Kushner faces protests in Albania. Environmental groups oppose construction in the Narta Lagoon wildlife reserve.
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Bessent Clarifies IRS Role After Term Expires

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he is performing IRS commissioner duties despite his acting term expiring. He stated the responsibilities flow to him as Treasury head when the commissioner role is vacant.

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Bessent Clarifies IRS Role After Term Expires

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he is performing IRS commissioner duties despite his acting term expiring. He stated the responsibilities flow to him as Treasury head when the commissioner role is vacant.
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Arab Lawmakers Seek to Join Challenge to Israel's Death Penalty Law

Arab lawmakers and former MK Sami Abu Shehadeh filed a request to intervene in a High Court petition against Israel’s new death penalty law. They argue their participation will present the full legal and societal implications of the legislation.
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Sadiq Khan Wins Re-election Despite ULEZ Controversy

Sadiq Khan won re-election as Mayor of London in 2024 with increased voter support despite backlash over his 2023 ULEZ expansion. He defended the policy as a public health measure and blamed misinformation for its perceived unpopularity.
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Columbia Settles EEOC Bias Claims for $21 Million

Columbia University settled EEOC claims alleging a hostile work environment for Jewish employees during campus protests. The agreement includes a $21 million compensation fund and a $200 million fine.

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Kushner-Linked Coastal Project Prompts Albania Protests

A coastal development tied to Jared Kushner faces protests in Albania. Environmental groups oppose construction in the Narta Lagoon wildlife reserve.
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Walmart Recalls Stephan Baby Toys For Choking Hazard

Walmart recalled 227,500 Stephan Baby Boo Bunnie and Friends toys due to choking and laceration risks. The toys contain plastic cubes that can crack into sharp pieces, prompting refunds or credits from Stephan Baby.
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South East Water Criticized for Poor Crisis Communication

South East Water failed to properly inform customers during major winter outages in Kent and Sussex. The Consumer Council for Water found fewer than one in 10 affected customers were satisfied with the company's response.
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UK Government Backs Universal Studios Resort

The UK government commits £1.3 billion to support Universal Studios’ first European theme park near Bedford. The project is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate nearly £50 billion in economic growth by 2055.

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Yuendumu Residents Report Lack of Diphtheria Information

Residents of Yuendumu say they received little information about a diphtheria outbreak affecting remote Indigenous communities. Eugene Penhall and Julie Watson described delayed alerts, missing supplies, and no guidance on isolation or prevention.
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Big Tobacco Strategies Used in Ultra-Processed Foods

Big tobacco firms applied cigarette marketing and formulation tactics to ultra-processed foods like Lunchables. Researchers say these methods targeted children’s psychological needs and increased health risks.
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Covered California Sees 19% Cancellation Rate After Subsidy Expiration

Covered California reported 374,000 cancellations in early 2026, the highest in four years. Executive director Jessica Altman cited the end of federal subsidies as the cause.

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Queen Bee Development Relies on Specialized Wax

Queen bee development depends on unique wax in royal chambers, not just royal jelly. The wax is softer, less dense, and chemically distinct, improving survival and development.
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NASA Ends Maven Mission After Signal Loss

NASA declared the Maven spacecraft dead in June 2026 after it lost signal during a Mars occultation in December 2025. The probe’s fast rotation drained its batteries, making recovery impossible.
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Oetzi Hosts Living Ancient Yeasts

Researchers find metabolically active, cold-adapted yeasts in Oetzi the Iceman's body. Mohamed Sarhan and colleagues say the microbes may have been present since his death 5,300 years ago.
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Rosenthal and Lu Develop Single-Cell Spatial Pharmacobiology Platform

Eben Rosenthal and Guolan Lu created a new platform called single-cell spatial pharmacobiology to visualize drug-tumor interactions in human solid tumors. The tool reveals how stromal barriers block therapeutic antibodies and helps distinguish between poor drug delivery and low biological activity.

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Palencia Has No Saves Since May 14

Daniel Palencia has not recorded a save since May 14, 2026, despite serving as the Cubs' closer. He has three saves total this season and expressed frustration over limited opportunities.
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Scamurra Visits Bills After Olympic Gold

Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra visited the Buffalo Bills’ practice and met Josh Allen. She received a stadium tour and exchanged jerseys after being invited due to her Olympic comments.