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Former CIA Officer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $40 Million in Gold Bars

06.06.2026, 14:00

A former CIA officer, David Rush, has been arrested after authorities discovered $40 million worth of gold bars, cash, and luxury items, including Rolex watches, in his home. He is accused of stealing the gold bars from the agency and stashing them at his residence. A judge has ordered Rush to...

Massive Sell-Off in Semiconductor Stocks Erases $1.3 Trillion in Market Value

06.06.2026, 12:00

The semiconductor sector is currently experiencing a significant downturn, leading to a staggering loss of $1.3 trillion across Wall Street. Major players like Micron Technology and Broadcom have been at the forefront of this sell-off, with Micron shares plummeting over 13%. This marks one of the...

S&P 500 Rejects Fast-Track Entry for SpaceX and Other Mega IPOs

06.06.2026, 11:00

In a decisive move, the S&P 500 has denied fast-track entry for SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, reaffirming its existing criteria for inclusion in the benchmark index. This ruling means that SpaceX, despite its significant anticipated valuation, will not join the index in the near future. Investors...

US-Iran Talks Face Deadlock Over Frozen Assets and Military Tensions

06.06.2026, 09:00

Negotiations between the United States and Iran have hit a significant impasse, with Tehran demanding the release of $24 billion in frozen assets as a condition for any peace agreement. Iranian officials warn that the ongoing military exchanges and escalation in the region heighten the risk of...

Milestone Achieved in U.S. Nuclear Power as Advanced Reactor Reaches Criticality

06.06.2026, 08:00

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that the Antares Mark-0 advanced nuclear reactor has successfully reached criticality at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This marks a significant milestone as it is the first privately developed U.S. nuclear reactor to achieve this milestone in over...

Judges Refer DOJ Lawyers for Potential Discipline in Transgender Care Case

06.06.2026, 08:00

A recent series of rulings has seen multiple judges express a loss of trust in the Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyers handling the investigation into transgender care. Notably, a judge from Rhode Island has referred DOJ attorneys for potential disciplinary action over their tactics in a subpoena...

South Africa Launches Game-Changing HIV Prevention Shot Amid Funding Challenges

06.06.2026, 07:00

South Africa has begun the rollout of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking anti-HIV injection aimed at preventing the virus with a twice-yearly administration. The launch, supported by Gilead Sciences, has been described as a significant step forward in HIV prevention efforts. However, the initiative faces...

Screwworm Outbreak in Texas Raises Concerns Over Livestock and Wildlife

06.06.2026, 07:00

Texas is facing a significant agricultural threat as the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in multiple cattle cases within the state. The first case reported since the 1960s has prompted an emergency response from local and state officials, leading to the declaration...

Murder Investigation Underway in Berkeley After Woman Found Dead

06.06.2026, 06:00

A homicide investigation has been launched in Berkeley following the discovery of a woman’s body in an apartment building. The victim, identified by family as Vanessa Sanchez, was found deceased, prompting police to arrest her boyfriend, who has been charged with murder. This incident marks the...

Highlights from Summer Game Fest 2026: Major Announcements and Trailers