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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike Wednesday on a vessel it said was involved in drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, killing two men it described as “narco-terrorists,” according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).”On June 3, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations,” SOUTHCOM said in a post on X.”Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.”The military…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette signalled a warming of relations Wednesday, where they highlighted opportunities for deeper economic cooperation and shared approaches to provincial autonomy. Meeting at the National Assembly in Quebec City, the two leaders struck a collegial tone despite a history of political differences between their provinces.“I’m so delighted to be here to have this conversation about renewing our great friendship between Alberta and Quebec,” Smith said. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, is greeted by Quebec Premier Christine Frechette at the PremierÕs office in Quebec City Wednesday, June 3, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot…

US stocks closed lower on Wednesday as rising oil prices, climbing Treasury yields, and renewed tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, ending the S&P 500’s nine-session winning streak.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 620.72 points, or 1.21%, to 50,687.07. The S&P 500 declined 0.74% to 7,553.68, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.89% to close at 26,853.98.The retreat came after a fresh escalation in the conflict involving the United States and Iran, which pushed energy prices higher and reignited concerns that inflation could remain elevated for longer, complicating the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.Oil prices and geopolitical risks weigh…

Twelve community groups are set to share in $28,000 of grants awarded in the second round of the Shire of Denmark’s community grants program, the first time the funding program has ever had a second round.The shire rolled out a second round of community grants at the end of May, with an available funding pool of $28,500.Twelve local not-for-profit organisations were selected to receive funding for initiatives ranging from purchasing new equipment to upgrading amenities like lighting and kitchens.The Denmark Surf Life Saving Club and the Denmark Tennis Club each received $5850 to go towards public rescue equipment and playground…

CrowdStrike on Wednesday evening reported better-than-expected quarterly results and better-than-expected forward guidance, only to see its near-record-high stock sell off. The hot money that got in, looking for a Hewlett Packard Enterprise or Dell type post-earnings surge , no doubt booked profits, sending shares down more than 11% to around $664 each. Let them sell. We’re not short-term thinkers. Revenue in CrowdStrike’s fiscal 2027 first quarter increased 26% year over year to $1.39 billion, exceeding the 1.36 billion consensus estimate, according to LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) surged 51% to $1.10 in the quarter ended April 30, ahead of…

NewsFeedActivists have tried to erect a statue of Marwan Barghouti in London’s Parliament Square, but police intervened. Barghouti, sometimes referred to as the ‘Palestinian Mandela’, has been imprisoned by Israel since 2002.Published On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to renew a ceasefire, both sides said Wednesday, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.The U.S.-brokered deal is contingent on Hezbollah cutting off attacks and evacuating from a swath of southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement issued by the Israeli, Lebanese and American governments. Hezbollah is backed by Iran and has significant influence within Lebanon, especially among its Shiite community, and the Lebanese state has long struggled to exert control over the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced on Wednesday that it launched an investigation into diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices at Arizona State University (ASU) after it identified recent viral videos indicating the school denied equal treatment to students based on race, color or national origin.In a statement released by the DOJ, officials alleged the discrimination was carried out while the university was attempting to hide its practices from federal scrutiny, prompting the investigation.”No student should be denied access to opportunities or resources because of race, color, or national…

Kelowna, B.C., residents remain highly satisfied with life in the city, but more than half surveyed as part of the 2026 Citizen Survey believe quality of life has declined in recent years. While 88 per cent of respondents rated their overall quality of life as good or very good, the survey revealed that 56 per cent of respondents felt their quality of life had worsened.Safety concerns, along with poverty and homelessness, were among the top reasons cited for the decline.“I love Kelowna, it’s a great city,” said Kelowna resident Sandy McAfee.  “It’s unfortunate that these kinds of things are reflecting…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Russell Wilson has announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons, a career highlighted by a Super Bowl victory with the Seattle Seahawks.Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler and the 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, announced his retirement in a video posted to social media.A third-round pick by the Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft, Wilson became one of the league’s most recognizable quarterbacks, tallying 46,966 passing yards and 353 total touchdowns during a career that also included stints with the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants.…