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Today: June 04, 2026
Today: June 04, 2026

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CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

CSX Corp has named veteran executive Steve Angel its CEO, replacing Joe Hinrichs, as the U.S. railroad operator fends off pressure from an activist investor against the

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure
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US imposes sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure leadership

The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with four other individuals, according to a filing Thursday on the U.S. Treasury Department website

US imposes sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure leadership
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The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that would have benefited the president’s allies

The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities
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Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time: report

Federal investigators have released their initial report on a jet that struck a truck on a highway while landing at a New Jersey airport

Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time: report
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Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry
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Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg

Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledged on Thursday that Ukraine would keep to a clear timetable in talks on joining the European Union and in sticking to its obligations with the 27-

Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership
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Trump says a promenade is being built onto Lincoln Memorial

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a promenade will be built onto the Lincoln Memorial in the capital Washington.

Trump says a promenade is being built onto Lincoln Memorial
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With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

President Donald Trump insists he's comfortable with the current holding pattern in the Iran war

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in
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Trump says Pulte's role as acting intelligence director is temporary

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Bill Pulte's appointment as acting intelligence director is for the short term and not a permanent position.

Trump says Pulte's role as acting intelligence director is temporary
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Lululemon cuts annual forecasts amid slowing demand in US

Lululemon Athletica cut its annual revenue and profit forecast on Thursday, as the athletic apparel maker grapples with waning brand appeal in the U.S. amid tough competition,

Lululemon cuts annual forecasts amid slowing demand in US
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Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and Israel said it would not withdraw troops from

Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war
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Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powers

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will invoke Cold War-era emergency powers to direct nearly $700 million to help the U.S

Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powers
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California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged

Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor

California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged
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The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally

Wall Street rallied after falling oil prices and yields in the bond market eased the pressure on U.S. stocks

The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally
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Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says
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Republicans reject multiple efforts to kill Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Republicans reject multiple efforts to kill Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Republicans reject multiple efforts to kill Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
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Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination

The manufacturer of firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeast Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state

Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination
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What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
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Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants

Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the U.N. refugee agency in the capital Tripoli on Thursday during a protest against migrants who have travelled

Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants
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US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift

Six U.S. senators, including Democratic whip Dick Durbin and Elizabeth Warren, wrote public letters to tobacco giants Reynolds American and Altria on Thursday

US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift
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Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator
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US mortgage rates are staying high – and the Fed can do very little about it

Investors’ inflation expectations, much more than the central bank, are among the factors that affect the cost of home loans.

US mortgage rates are staying high – and the Fed can do very little about it
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Dow claims record closing high, S&P 500 advances; chip selloff weighs on Nasdaq

Wall Street advanced on Thursday as progress toward ending the Iran war buoyed investor sentiment, while disappointing results from

Dow claims record closing high, S&P 500 advances; chip selloff weighs on Nasdaq