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Crude prices fell after President Trump called off threatened strikes on Iran, easing the immediate supply-risk premium. Traders are still watching whether a U.S.-Iran deal materializes and whether oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz normalize.
The House rejected a short-term extension of FISA Section 702, leaving a major surveillance authority at its June 12 deadline. Here is what Section 702 does, what expires and what Congress can do next.
SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 a share and expects SPCX to begin trading on Nasdaq on June 12. As of the latest check, Nasdaq listed SPCX as not trading, with no opening market price yet.
The May 2026 CPI report showed consumer prices rose 0.5% for the month and 4.2% from a year earlier. Core CPI increased 0.2% in May and 2.9% over 12 months, while energy prices accounted for most of the monthly increase.
Apple’s iOS 27 compatibility list includes iPhone 11 and newer, plus iPhone SE (2nd generation and later). Apple Intelligence and Siri AI require newer hardware, so not every iPhone that installs iOS 27 will get every AI feature.
The House passed S. 2, the Secure America Act, a nearly $70 billion immigration-enforcement funding bill for ICE, Border Patrol and DHS through fiscal 2029. The measure now goes to President Donald Trump after a 214-212 House vote.
The May 2026 CPI report is scheduled for release Wednesday, June 10, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Here is what to check in the BLS inflation data once it goes live.
A federal lawsuit asks a Washington, D.C., court to stop UFC Freedom 250, the June 14 fight card planned for the White House South Lawn. The plaintiffs argue the event violates federal park rules and lacks required approvals, while the administration says the challenge is baseless.
USDA and Texas officials have confirmed New World screwworm in two Zavala County calves, with animal movement controls in place in the Zavala and Uvalde County areas. Officials say public risk remains low, but residents should check animals for wounds, larvae or eggs and report suspected infestations quickly.
The CDC says 2,030 confirmed measles cases have been reported in the United States in 2026, with most cases tied to outbreaks. The latest update also explains why state counts may differ from the national total.
Fans going to Knicks vs. Spurs Game 3 at Madison Square Garden should bring no bags, arrive early and expect enhanced security screening. The NBA Finals game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET Monday, June 8.
FIFA’s current World Cup 2026 Stadium Code of Conduct says reusable water bottles may not be brought into stadiums. Fans should check the latest code, ticket instructions and venue rules before heading to the gate.
The Supreme Court sided with the FCC in a case over AT&T and Verizon location-data fines, preserving the agency’s forfeiture process. The ruling explains when companies can challenge FCC penalties and what it means for telecom privacy enforcement.
The NTSB’s preliminary report says United Flight 169 struck a light pole while approaching Runway 29 at Newark Liberty International Airport, and debris from the pole hit a tractor-trailer. The plane landed safely with no injuries onboard, but the investigation has not reached a final cause.
Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’, 7-Eleven, Shipley Do-Nuts and Duck Donuts are among the chains with National Donut Day offers on Friday, June 5. Many deals require a purchase, rewards membership or participating location.
