Pope Leo XIV warns wars are ‘fed’ faster than people as aid money dries up
Pope Leo XIV says wars are being sustained more easily than people are fed. He urged governments to strengthen resources to combat hunger.
June 2026
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Kenya’s health minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola facility
Kenya’s High Court has found the health minister in contempt of court for failing to halt the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility intended for Americans, despite existing court orders.
Mexico’s president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island’s crises deepen
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much needed relief as the island’s crises deepen given a lack of petroleum.
Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe
A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to “harass and retaliate against them.”
Top Justice Department officials can remain part of prosecution of press gala attack, judge rules
A federal judge has denied a request to disqualify top Justice Department officials from supervising the prosecution of the man charged with trying to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94
Clive Davis, who rose from a job as a record company lawyer to become one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94.
Watch Duty, the fire-tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods
Watch Duty, a free app that tracks fires, became a vital tool during the 2025 LA fires. Now it’s expanding to help monitor floods.
Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says
Mexico, Kenya, Italy and other nations are experiencing anywhere from one to two more months of heat stress than they were several decades ago, new research published Monday says, and some areas even more so.
Warsh’s gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates
Chair Kevin Warsh’s plan for a quieter Fed carries the risk of more violent swings in stock and bond prices, analysts say.
Encinitas budget for next fiscal year includes four new positions, including urban forester
Revenue in the city’s General Fund budget, which covers most day-to-day city expenses, including salaries, is forecasted to be $121.7 million