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Today: June 15, 2026
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Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say

Since the start of the Iran war and Tehran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was "closed", the market has grappled to put a

Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say
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Tired of chaos, investors retreat from oil market at record pace

The extreme volatility of global oil prices has drained liquidity from the market this year at the fastest pace on record, as

Tired of chaos, investors retreat from oil market at record pace
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish

Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish

Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

BlackRock gets fresh chance to keep NYC pension assets despite climate concerns

BlackRock will have a chance to keep managing New York pension money as City Comptroller Mark Levine opened a rebidding process widely on Friday despite his

BlackRock gets fresh chance to keep NYC pension assets despite climate concerns
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Venezuela says oil spill from Trinidad and Tobago could hurt fishing, environment

Venezuela's government said on Friday that an oil spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago is putting fishing as well as the

Venezuela says oil spill from Trinidad and Tobago could hurt fishing, environment
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Family of teen hit by piece of Queens building facade says "you could see his skull"

Family of teen hit by piece of Queens building facade says "you could see his skull"

Family of teen hit by piece of Queens building facade says "you could see his skull"
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About 80 pigs were rescued from a Pennslyvania home. Pigsburgh Squealers is stepping in to help.

About 80 pigs were rescued from a Pennslyvania home. Pigsburgh Squealers is stepping in to help.

About 80 pigs were rescued from a Pennslyvania home. Pigsburgh Squealers is stepping in to help.
Arts|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK

New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse

Efforts to protect land and environmental resources, including fighting climate change, often end up displacing people who have lived in those places for generations.

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse
Environment|Science|World

El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals

El Niño can trigger intense periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves that can devastate marine life.

El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals
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Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry

The executive order is voluntary for AI companies but aligns with AI safety experts on the potential for harm.

Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry
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Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war

President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency

Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules

Automakers Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault, which account for about 60% of Europe's car output, are urging the EU to adopt a simple "Made in Europe" rule and stronger

Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules
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Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Jane Fonda to host First Amendment celebration opposite Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event

As mixed martial arts fighters gather on Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House in a cage match to celebrate President Donald Trump’s 80th

Jane Fonda to host First Amendment celebration opposite Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event
Environment|Science|World

A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign

A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign

A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are hitting bottom. The oil market is about to hit a tipping point

The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are hitting bottom. The oil market is about to hit a tipping point

The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are hitting bottom. The oil market is about to hit a tipping point
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages

Thousands of Puerto Ricans are struggling with water shortages so severe that the governor of the U.S. territory has activated the National Guard and emergency responders are fielding calls every day

Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Ford to recall more than 255,400 US vehicles over engine issue

Ford is recalling 255,404 vehicles in the U.S. over an issue with the canister purge valve, which may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, the U.S.

Ford to recall more than 255,400 US vehicles over engine issue
Education|Environment|Science|World

Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines

Philippine officials say that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south

Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines
Environment|Science|World

China warns of risk of 'extreme floods' in desert regions

HONG KONG, June 12 - China warned communities in its northwestern Xinjiang and nearby regions on Friday to prepare for "extreme floods" this summer, driven by abnormally high temperatures, heavy

China warns of risk of 'extreme floods' in desert regions
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What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania

A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania

What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US summer driving season hits as gasoline supplies squeezed tight

U.S. vacationers are barreling into peak summer driving season just as the gasoline market faces a supply crunch, with resilient domestic demand and surging

US summer driving season hits as gasoline supplies squeezed tight
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Minnesota ATVers help rescue missing woman stuck in mud for 3 days: "It had to be God."

Minnesota ATVers help rescue missing woman stuck in mud for 3 days: "It had to be God."

Minnesota ATVers help rescue missing woman stuck in mud for 3 days: "It had to be God."
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company’s tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion in California's Orange County

More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank
Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Niño has arrived - what is it and how it affects global weather

El Niño is officially here and may become one of the strongest on record, but what is this global weather influencing phenomenon? CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam shows what it is and how it might affect you.

El Niño has arrived - what is it and how it affects global weather
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Human remains in Monterey County identified as man missing since 2013

Human remains in Monterey County identified as man missing since 2013

Human remains in Monterey County identified as man missing since 2013
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|US

Rising tide catches sleeping beachgoers off guard

Rising tide catches sleeping beachgoers off guard

Rising tide catches sleeping beachgoers off guard
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Kid campers learning fire fighting and first responder skills

Kid campers learning fire fighting and first responder skills

Kid campers learning fire fighting and first responder skills
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Man accused of using magnet to steal diesel fuel across the Gulf Coast

Man accused of using magnet to steal diesel fuel across the Gulf Coast

Man accused of using magnet to steal diesel fuel across the Gulf Coast
Business|Environment|Health|US|World

Pentagon locked down, some floors evacuated due to ‘hazardous materials incident’

Multiple floors and corridors inside the Pentagon have been locked down and others are being evacuated, three sources familiar and the local fire department said. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that systems within the Pentagon “have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance.”

Pentagon locked down, some floors evacuated due to ‘hazardous materials incident’
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Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years
Business|Environment|Food|Science

Regenerative farming helps this farmer use less water during dry year

Regenerative farming helps this farmer use less water during dry year

Regenerative farming helps this farmer use less water during dry year
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health

After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back

After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back

After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

USDA cuts U.S. winter wheat harvest outlook after Plains drought

The U.S.

USDA cuts U.S. winter wheat harvest outlook after Plains drought
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Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

Brazilian officials have announced a significant drop in deforestation rates

Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry
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El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says

El Nino conditions are present and expected to strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026–27, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.

El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Israel sends West Bank settlement funding plan to security cabinet

Israel's cabinet on Thursday referred a plan to allocate 1 billion shekels ($339.7 million) for the establishment of new settlements in the occupied West Bank to the

Israel sends West Bank settlement funding plan to security cabinet
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms

Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms

Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms
Environment|Europe|Health|Travel|World

Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65

Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65

Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65
Environment|Science|World

El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather

El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather

El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather
Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Neighbors come together to restore Goat Island

Neighbors come together to restore Goat Island

Neighbors come together to restore Goat Island
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation

The U.S. government is fast-tracking drugs and accelerating grant funding in its multi-agency strategy to beat back the New World screwworm, a parasite

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

EU curbs on Chinese inverters risk slowing solar rollout over security fears

The European Union's ban on public funding for Chinese-made solar inverters could affect more than a fifth of new

EU curbs on Chinese inverters risk slowing solar rollout over security fears
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says

Volkswagen is pressing ahead with sweeping job cuts and cost reductions in Germany as planned, shrinking its workforce by 19,000 by the end of the year, CEO Oliver Blume is

Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says
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World Bank cuts global growth outlook to 2.5%, warns of drop to 1.3% if war fallout spreads to markets

The World Bank on Thursday cut its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5% due to the war in the Middle East, and said growth could slow to just 1.3%

World Bank cuts global growth outlook to 2.5%, warns of drop to 1.3% if war fallout spreads to markets
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight

Allowing people to fly drones beyond their line of sight could greatly expand commercial applications.

Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

U.S. meteorologists say an El Nino has formed

El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities

China’s national government policies on energy and economic development are changing pastoral life on the Tibetan Plateau.

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers

Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.

How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County

Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County

Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Just one-in-three Americans approve of the fast pace of data-center construction that supports artificial intelligence and most

Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|US

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

BHP workers vote for strike action at Australian iron ore export hub

BHP workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia voted in favour of strike action, two unions said on Thursday, risking disruptions to iron ore shipments

BHP workers vote for strike action at Australian iron ore export hub
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|Political|World

Two killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive Manipur state, police say

At least two people from the Kuki community were killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive state of Manipur on Thursday, two senior police

Two killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive Manipur state, police say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks

India is expected to receive below-average rainfall over the next two weeks, especially in central and northern regions, as "western disturbances" have

India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks
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Ford to recall more than 548,000 US vehicles over defective center console

Ford is recalling 548,463 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the center console, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.

Ford to recall more than 548,000 US vehicles over defective center console
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Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says

Honda Motor America is recalling 1,049,883 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the tyre repair kit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on

Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

Kiel Institute cuts 2027 German growth forecast as energy shock weighs

Germany's economy is expected to recover more slowly than expected as higher energy prices linked to the Iran war weigh on households, companies and

Kiel Institute cuts 2027 German growth forecast as energy shock weighs
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Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes

Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station

Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes
Business|Environment|Science|World

Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages

The mayor of a quake-hit southern Philippine town is pleading for air force helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in places isolated by landslides

Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages
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G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur

French and Swiss authorities are imposing pandemic-like border restrictions as the G7 summit begins

G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur
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Vietnam's Vingroup forges ahead with 'world's largest stadium' despite demand doubts

Vietnam's Vingroup is accelerating construction in Hanoi of what it says will be the world's largest stadium, betting that future demand will emerge

Vietnam's Vingroup forges ahead with 'world's largest stadium' despite demand doubts
Economy|Education|Environment|World

UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists

The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-

UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists
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UAW reaches deal with Dauch Corp after 10-day strike

The United Auto Workers has reached a deal with axle supplier Dauch Corp after a 10-day strike against the company at its Three Rivers, Michigan, plant,

UAW reaches deal with Dauch Corp after 10-day strike
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

A reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant in Japan has resumed operations

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans
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Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated

Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'
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Prosecutor casts Palisades arson suspect as dejected loner, angry at society

A federal prosecutor told jurors on Wednesday that 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht - feeling lonely and dejected over a breakup, and angry at society

Prosecutor casts Palisades arson suspect as dejected loner, angry at society