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Kast’s honeymoon is over
Natalie Johnson
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Kast’s honeymoon is over

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Japan’s population drops by millions
Zac Weisz
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Japan’s population drops by millions

Japan's SoftBank zooms past Toyota
Will Fitzpatrick
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Japan's SoftBank zooms past Toyota

Another Polymarket ban
Will Fitzpatrick
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Another Polymarket ban

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The Debrief

Trump doesn't care about the midterms because Trump doesn't care about Congress

​Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage looks on at the House of Commons chamber
What We're Watching

Video of tragic incident sparks UK political firestorm, Peru to select its next president, Zelensky writes to Putin

A video of stabbed 18-year-old Henry Nowak bleeding while police arrested him instead of his attacker has gone viral, and Nigel Farage is using it to fuel claims of a "two-tier" system that discriminates against white people.

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You vs. the News: A Weekly News Quiz - June 5, 2026

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

Supreme Court to rule on birthright and more this month
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Supreme Court to rule on birthright and more this month

It's been a busy year for SCOTUS, and some major Court rulings are still looming. Yale legal scholar Emily Bazelon previews the cases that could reshape presidential power.

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Analysis

Is EU membership cool again?

The EU is having a moment; Norway, Iceland, Canada, and Britain are suddenly warming to Brussels, a reversal for a bloc that spent decades fighting off euroskeptics. As Norway's foreign minister put it, it's a "crazy world." And that's working in the EU's favor.

​Smoke billows from southern Lebanon
What We're Watching

Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire, US lawmakers check Trump’s war powers, and Africa’s got game (literally)

Lebanon and Israel signed a ceasefire, but Hezbollah didn't, and that is a problem. With Netanyahu under pressure to escalate, Trump searching for a face-saving exit, and Iran unmoved by US muscle-flexing, the deadlock shows no signs of breaking.

The world is on fire. Why are markets so calm?
by ian bremmer

The world is on fire. Why are markets so calm?

Artificial intelligence and Donald Trump's foreign policy are creating huge tail risks for markets.

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What’s Good Wednesday: June 3, 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung leaving after giving a speech
What We're Watching

South Korea’s Lee wins big in local election, Bolivia’s domestic crisis deepens, White House goes back to tariff policy

South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung's Democratic Party is poised to win 11 of 16 municipal races, a reversal from four years ago when the now-disgraced PPP dominated. But Lee’s surging popularity has foreign policy ramifications.

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Preserving presidential history for America’s 250th

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Bank of America is investing in the legacy of leadership — committing $5M to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and conserving 110 presidential portraits at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, so the history of leaders who defined our nation is preserved for generations to come. Learn more here.

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Walmart’s $1 billion investment is strengthening associate careers

Chris, an Army veteran, started his Walmart journey over 25 years ago as an hourly associate. Today, he manages a Distribution Center and serves as a mentor, helping others navigate their own paths to success. At Walmart, associates have the opportunity to take advantage of the pathways, perks, and pay that come with the job — with or without a college degree. In fact, more than 75% of Walmart management started as hourly associates. Learn more about how over 130,000 associates were promoted into roles of greater responsibility and higher pay in FY25.

Trump’s midterm strategy and beyond
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Trump’s midterm strategy and beyond

In this "ask ian," Ian Bremmer breaks down President Trump’s approach to the 2026 midterm elections and what his political strategy may look like afterward.