US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island’s crumbling economy
The U.S. sanctioned five Cuban entities tied to GAESA, a move expected to deter foreign investors and worsen the nation’s severe economic crisis.
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Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Solar power surpassed coal for the first time in May, even as the Trump administration attempts to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry.
2026 Election Results: In California’s governor race, Becerra, Steyer and Hilton face off against 58 others
Update 9 p.m.: Early, unofficial results show Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra essentially tied, with Democrat Tom Steyer following.
Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a ‘territorial pariah’ in a blistering speech
Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate, warns that Israel is becoming isolated due to its leadership. His comments reflect a shift among centrist Democrats away from traditional support for Israel.
Republican divides and strange alliances emerge ahead of Georgia runoff
Party players have different ideas about who the best candidates are to win in November.
Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claims
Egg producers Cal-Maine, Versova and Hickman’s agree to a $3.3 million settlement to resolve allegations of price collusion with 17 states.
Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
A key online learning system used by thousands of schools and universities is back after a cyberattack knocked it offline, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals. A cybersecurity threat analyst says a hacking group called ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for breaching Canvas.
See the photos of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony
Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, who returned to Chicago last week, welcomes former presidents Joe Biden, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Chicagoans and longtime supporters for a dedication ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park on June 18, 2026.
Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates
A series of explosions sounded near a military base hosting U.S. forces in Irbil, Iraq, and sirens rang out in Bahrain as Iran war flares.
Feds have a new teen pregnancy prevention plan: Fertility and ‘reproductive goals’
The approach discourages the use of contraception and focuses on fertility awareness methods.