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First Thing: Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as House passes war powers resolution

The Lebanese government has agreed a ceasefire with Israel but Israeli drone strikes in the south of the country continue

The Guardian - UK

'Who wouldn't want a large-scale industrial polluter sitting in their backyard?': California residents ban data centers as public backlash grows

Monterey Park says no to data centers, as public opinion turns against AI and the infrastructure required to power it.

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Graham Platner says allegations of physical abuse of former partner ‘are simply not true’ – as it happened

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Tense governor’s race in California unsettled as vote-counting continues

State election officials continue to sift through uncounted primary ballots, which could take days or even weeks

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Trump declares California election stolen while votes continue to be counted

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Trump accuses Democrats of trying to ‘steal’ California governor primary in mail voting rant

President Donald Trump insists ‘the Dumocrats are at it again’, without providing evidence of fraud, as Golden State continues to count ballots from Tuesday’s vote

The Independent UK

South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985

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$35 million Newport beach mansion, near-zero declared income: How California techie supplied US equipment to Iran for over a decade

A dual Iranian-American tech executive, Jamshid Ghomi, was arrested at his $35 million mansion for allegedly running an illegal export operation. Authorities claim he routed sensitive US technology to Iran for over a decade, with his tax filings showing minimal income despite millions in international transactions. The investigation highlights a…

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: 'Positive thinking can be contagious. Being surrounded by winners helps you develop into a...'

Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: Arnold Schwarzenegger's remarkable journey began with bodybuilding, where he won Mr. Olympia seven times. He then transitioned to Hollywood, becoming a global action star. Schwarzenegger later entered politics, serving as Governor of California, demonstrating his ambition and willingness to embrace new challenges throughout…

The Economic Times

From a Sunken Tatami Lounge to a Glass-Enclosed Stream — This Los Angeles Home Has Cracked the California-Japan Design Code

Honoring the pioneering American architect Ray Kappe's original vision, OWIU Design's most personal project weaves Eastern philosophies and artisanal traditions into the fabric of a modern West Coast abode

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Inside California’s 3-kilometre straight corridor: The 40-minute walk through the Klystron Gallery that never curves

On a patch of California land that looks, at first glance, like a low industrial sprawl, a single straight building runs for miles without changing direction. It doesn’t rise into the sky, it doesn’t curve into architectural showmanship, and it doesn’t really behave like a place designed for people to…

The Times of India

Tech industry wins big in California after millions spent on primary election

Silicon Valley is fighting against AI regulation and taxation and will benefit from having political leverage

The Guardian - US

California moves to ban the sale of 3D printers without a "firearm blueprint detection algorithm."

3D printers could soon be mandated to include a 'blocking' feature to prevent the printing of firearms

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Incumbent Linda Sánchez (D) and Mitch Clemmons (R) advanced from the top-two primary in California's 41st Congressional District on June 2, 2026

Incumbent Linda Sánchez (D) and Mitch Clemmons (R) advanced from the top-two primary for California's 41st Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of May 2026, Sánchez and Hector De La Torre (D) led in endorsements and fundraising.

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Who Is Anthony Scott Searles-Harris? Army Veteran and Sex Offender Behind California Bank Siege

A 15-hour hostage standoff in Bakersfield ended with the suspect's death, revealing his troubled past, including military discharge, sex crime conviction, and ongoing legal issues.

The Mary Sue

Frasier Star Kelsey Grammer Claims He Knows Exactly What the Other Candidates Will Do in a Shocking Endorsement for LA Mayor

Grammer has often criticized California’s political leadership, especially Democratic policies.

The Times of India

California techie, Jamshid Ghomi, living in $35 million mansion arrested for supplying sensitive US equipment to Iran’s military, faces up to 20 years

A California tech executive has been arrested at his luxury ocean-view mansion after being accused of illegally supplying advanced US networking and encryption equipment to Iran’s nuclear and military institutions for more than a decade, according to US jutice department.

The Independent UK

Disgraced Army vet and sex offender sparked Bakersfield hostage crisis by telling victims it was a ‘bad day to be at the bank’

Anthony Scott Searles-Harris held 10 people hostage at a California bank for 15 hours before he was shot dead by the FBI

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In first, California city overwhelmingly votes to permanently ban datacenters

While many US city councils have passed moratoriums, Monterey Park is first where residents have voted on a ban

LiveScience

Google wants to release 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across California and Florida. Here's why scientists are enthusiastic.

Google has applied for an experimental mosquito release permit to deploy millions of non-biting southern house mosquitoes that it has infected with the bacterium Wolbachia pipientis, in an effort to reduce mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus.

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FBI agents fatally shoot man holding hostages in California building, police say

Nearby buildings, including City Hall and the police headquarters, were evacuated and some roads were temporarily closed during the hostage situation.

The Independent UK

FBI personnel have fatally shot a man holding hostages in Bakersfield, California, police say

A man holding hostages inside a building in California that houses a bank branch and school district office has been shot and killed by the FBI

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“I laid that song down in four takes, but I was hammered when I recorded it”: How a deteriorating DevilDriver made immortal New Wave Of American Heavy Metal hit Clouds Over California

Even as Dez Fafara’s melodeath riff-slingers were falling apart, they masterminded one of their era’s most enduring singles

Capital & Main

California’s Lithium Valley Dreams Meet Reality at the Only Restaurant in Town

How Vicky Hernandez and her customers at the Buckshot Deli & Diner in Niland view plans to turn Imperial Valley into a green energy hub.

International Business Times UK

LA Mayoral Run-Off: Karen Bass Moves to Run-Off, Will It Be Nithya Raman or Spencer Pratt?

Karen Bass advances to the Los Angeles mayoral run-off, facing Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman amidst criticism over wildfire response and city issues.

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