News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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The U.S. said it intercepted several Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain after the American military shot down drones and targeted Iranian radar sites, in another escalation that threatens a shaky ceasefire in the region.
— POLITICO Europe (@politico.eu) June 6, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait early Saturday, Bahrain’s government said, adding that they were intercepted. It called on Tehran to immediately cease attacks on Gulf neighbors that it deemed a "serious escalation." https://to.pbs.org/4oeJNXu
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) June 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Iran has again accused the United States of violating the shaky ceasefire between the two nations when the U.S. military struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Not too long ago, Hezbollah was proclaimed all but defeated. Now, following the US and Israel's decision to attack Iran, the group appears more emboldened – and relevant – than ever. https://cnn.it/4xcOd5a
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Ukraine launched extensive drone attacks against Russian refineries and military facilities, including several in the St. Petersburg area, where the final day of a Kremlin-sponsored international forum is taking place. https://cnn.it/4fYO27q
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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A new report shows that nearly half of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities in 2024.
— NPR (@npr.org) June 6, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies reut.rs/4oaVJtf
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 6, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to bring six of his children on an official trip to France is putting added strain on his personal protective detail amid heightened threats stemming from the Iran war.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) June 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is concerned that a new factory isn't expected to start work for more than a year on mitigating the New World screwworm fly infestation in his state.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Federal officials have quietly begun fast-tracking cases through immigration courts as the Trump administration pushes to increase the pace of deportations. Some judges have seen their caseloads double and triple. Lawyers say the tactic is causing errors and confusion.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) June 6, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Ugandan authorities have tightened border controls with Congo to prevent Ebola's spread. Traders are frustrated as their goods, including plantains and fish, risk spoiling in long truck queues.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The Department of Defense moved this week to reduce the number of recognized religions, faiths and belief systems from more than 200 to 31.
— USA TODAY (@usatoday.com) June 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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