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Ted Turner, CNN founder and cable news pioneer, dies at 87
Turner built a media empire that included CNN, TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies, owned Atlanta sports teams and became a major philanthropist
Trump-backed challengers oust Indiana GOP senators after redistricting fight
Five Trump-endorsed candidates defeated Republican state senators who opposed his push to redraw Indiana’s congressional map ahead of the midterms
Trump warns Iran of heavier bombing if peace deal fails
Washington expects Tehran’s response on key points within 48 hours, according to a report, as talks focus on sanctions, nuclear enrichment and the Strait of Hormuz
Vancouver World Cup plans focus on transit, road closures as first match nears
Officials are outlining how fans, residents and businesses should prepare before seven matches at B.C. Place bring major crowds downtown starting June 13
Hegseth says Iran ceasefire still holds after Strait exchange
The defense secretary said U.S. escorts for commercial ships are separate from the broader conflict, even after Iranian fire and a U.S. strike on small boats
Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores face closure
Owner Modella Capital says the TGJones restructuring is needed after difficult trading, with hundreds of jobs at risk but no final decision on roles
HHS confirms FDA withdrew studies on Covid and shingles vaccine safety
An HHS spokesperson said the studies drew conclusions not supported by the data; reporting cited FDA work with firms to analyze millions of patient records
Education Department opens Title IX probe of Smith College over trans admissions
Federal civil rights officials are examining whether the Massachusetts women’s college can admit transgender women while retaining Title IX’s single-sex exemption
Hegseth Says Iran Ceasefire Holds as U.S. Escorts Hormuz Ships
The Pentagon said Project Freedom is separate from the ceasefire, but attacks around the waterway and on the UAE underscored how quickly the truce could fray
Why UK petrol and diesel prices are rising again
Pump prices have been pushed up by volatile oil markets and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, with the RAC warning further increases are likely if the conflict continues