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Monday, June 8, 2026

News and Weather Briefing for Monday, June 08, 2026

6/08/2026 05:17:00 AM , 0 comments






• Town of Franklin Asks Residents to Observe Voluntary Water Restrictions [Macon Media]

• [Public Safety Notifications]

• [SEVERE WEATHER CHANNEL]
 
• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at [LINK]




NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. Mainly diurnal shower and thunderstorm chances expected through the the week.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Patchy fog this morning. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph this morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

..TONIGHT....Cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.

..TUESDAY....Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.

..TUESDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.

..WEDNESDAY....Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

..WEDNESDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER



Other than areas of dense fog this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.





NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)




State and Local News






(video) As prices stay high, secondhand shopping gains popularity in western North Carolina | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



• Flesh-eating screwworms head for American livestock [NC Newsline]

• Looking for revenue, NC lawmakers agree to raise taxes on sports gambling operators [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What it's like to be sued over medical debt. [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• Man sentenced in shooting of teen who just wanted a ride on Blue Ridge Parkway [Raleigh News & Observer]



Iran War News


The Global Shipping Crisis: 14 Weeks of the Persian Gulf Blockade | What's Going on With Shipping?



• Iran Update Special Report, June 07, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• AP News Liveblog [AP News]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• France24 Liveblog [France 24]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• Fox News Liveblog [Fox News]

• Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region back to full-scale war [AP News]

• Iran war day 101: Tensions escalate as Iran and Israel trade air attacks [Al Jazeera]

• Israel strikes various targets throughout Iran in response to Iranian missiles, IDF confirms [Jerusalem Post]

• Middle East: UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal amid Israel war [DW News]

• Iran admits extraordinary new detail in Khamenei strike, Trump offered 'way out': expert [Fox News]



World News


Armenia votes in tense election over West or Russia direction | World News Tonight | TVP World



America’s Decline is Worse Than You Think | Paul Warburg



War Briefing looks at 100 days of conflict in Iran | Sky News



• Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now? [Al Jazeera]

• N.K. leader's sister says Pyongyang's nuclear status 'irreversible' [Yonhap News Agency]

• UK, Germany, France back direct Ukraine, Russia dialogue [DW News]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 08, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Armenia PM Pashinyan's ruling party wins landslide election victory [France 24]


National News


ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - June 7, 2026 | ABC News



Meet the Press Full Episode — June 7 | NBC News



Full interview: Trump says Iran ‘is not an endless war’ as conflict reaches 100 days | NBC News



• Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 near a street festival [AP News]

• Top Valuation Expert Says SpaceX Not Worth Its $1.77T IPO Price [Ground News]

• Four takeaways from Trump’s explosive interview [The Hill]

• NBC News Posts Litany of Fact Checks Following Trump’s Wild Meet the Press Interview [Mediaite]

• 5 hospitalized in mass stabbing incident at New York's Penn Station [UPI]

• California's slow vote count draws scrutiny — here's why it takes longer than other states [UPI]

• Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt in razor-thin race, AP count shows, but race remains uncalled [Fox News]


Financial News


How AI Will Play Out, Explained | Economics Explained



Israel and Iran Trade Missile Attacks, Jeopardizing Peace Talks | Daybreak Europe 06/08/2026 | Bloomberg Television



• Oil Jumps as Iran and Israel Exchange Fire and Tensions Escalate [Yahoo Finance]

• Tech stock sell-off accelerates; SoftBank drops 6% as investors sour on AI-linked names [CNBC]


Science and Technology


The EU Chips Act Has Failed | Asianometry



• YouTube Processed 2.5 Billion Content ID Copyright Claims in 2025 [Torrent Freak]

• Scientists ejected from diabetes conference for distributing journal reprints [Ars Technica]

• ‘Chat Is Dead’: OpenAI Reportedly Planning Radical Changes to ChatGPT [Gizmodo]

• Dementia risk linked to nitrate in drinking water, study finds [Science Daily]

• Immune Booster 29: Immune regulation and science communication with Nicholas Jackson [Microbe TV]

Time May Not Exist | Arvin Ash




AI and Crypto News


Bitcoin: Dubious Speculation | Benjamin Cowen



• Frontier AI Models Can Find Crypto's Biggest Bugs. Experts Warn the Industry Isn't Ready [Decrypt]

• Galaxy drops CLARITY Act odds to 60% as time is running out [Coin Telegraph]

• Bitcoin Risks $55K Slide as Analyst Doubles Down on $100K Target [Bitcoin.com]

The Biggest Macro Opportunity No One Is Talking About - Dan Tapiero | The Wold of All Streets


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Published at 9.00am on Monday, June 08, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins


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Saturday, June 6, 2026

News and Weather Briefing for Saturday, June 06, 2026

6/06/2026 05:23:00 AM , 0 comments






• Town of Franklin Asks Residents to Observe Voluntary Water Restrictions [Macon Media]

• [Public Safety Notifications]

• [SEVERE WEATHER CHANNEL]
 
• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at [LINK]




NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. Dry and hot conditions today and Sunday. Shower and thunderstorm chances return early next week.

WEATHER SPONSOR

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DAY SPONSOR


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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny. Highs around 80. West winds around 5 mph.

..TONIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

..SUNDAY....Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph.

..SUNDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.

..MONDAY....Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 60 percent.

..MONDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER



Other than areas of dense fog this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.





NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)




State and Local News






(video) Franklin Town Council June 2026 Meeting | Macon Media



• County Manager Presents Annual Budget Message to County Commissioners [ Macon Media ]

(video) Community reflects amid St. Joseph's Hospital demolition | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



•State Board of Education warns proposed NC teacher pay plan leaves veterans behind [NC Local]

• State Health Plan hikes prices for older state workers, retirees [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• NC Dems want more information about GOP threats over WCU voting site [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• NC State Health Plan board approves higher costs for some retirees in 2027 [Raleigh News & Observer]



Iran War News


Inside the Hearing: Maritime Administration, Federal Maritime Commission and the Fight for Cargo | What's Going on With Shipping?



• Iran Update Special Report, June 05, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• France24 Liveblog [France 24]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• Fox News Liveblog [Fox News]

• US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz [AP News]

• Iran war day 98: Tehran raises doubts on deal as Lebanon fighting continues [Al Jazeera]

• Iran's military 'totally destroyed' with around 21% missile capacity remaining, Trump claims [Jerusalem Post]

• Germany's Iran war lessons after 100 days [DW News]

• US military intercepts sanctioned ship in Indian Ocean [Fox News]



World News


“Cinderella of Tennis”: Pole Maja Chwalińska eyes the Roland Garros crown | World News Tonight | TVP World



This System Defined The Global Economy For 211 Years | Micro



Why does Zelenskyy feel confident enough to send a 'cheeky' letter to Putin? | War briefing | Sky News



• Arrests of critics in Ghana provokes alarm over free speech under Mahama [Al Jazeera]

• N. Korea's Kim attends navigation test of Kang Kon destroyer [Yonhap News Agency]

• Finland: 4 suspects in sabotage of undersea Estonia cables [DW News]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 05, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• ISS astronauts briefly put on evacuation alert during repair to fix air leak [France 24]


National News


ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - June 5, 2026 | ABC News



NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas - June 5 | Space Station leak, Trump exclusive, James Handy stabbed | NBC News



• Trump could also tear down the Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in defense of White House ballroom [Politico]

• Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor [AP News]

• Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race [Ground News]

• USDA confirms second screwworm fly found in Texas [The Hill]

• Treasury Dept. asks banks to look for signs of illegal immigrant labor [UPI]

• Virginia gun sales spike ahead of July 1 assault weapons ban signed by Gov. Spanberger [Fox News]


Financial News


The Biggest Fed Shift Since 2008 Just Started (Most Aren't Ready) | Mark Moss



US Adds 172,000 Jobs in May, Topping All Estimates | Balance of Power: Late Edition 6/5/2026 | Bloomberg Television



• Wall Street's hottest trade is cracking [Yahoo Finance]

• Social media bans on teens risk strengthening Big Tech’s grip on the sector, Bluesky exec warns [CNBC]


Science and Technology


We’ve Been Looking for Aliens for 70 Years. We've Been Doing It Wrong All Along | PBS Space Time



• Vietnam’s Online Piracy Failures Trigger Section 301 Investigation, Tariffs on the Table [Torrent Freak]

• The saga of the International Space Station air leak took a worrying turn Friday [Ars Technica]

• Fusion Power’s Newest Problem Is People Secretly Making Nukes [Gizmodo]

• A tiny atomic shift gives scientists powerful control over metals [Science Daily]

• Immune Booster 29: Immune regulation and science communication with Nicholas Jackson [Microbe TV]

Biggest Nuclear News in My Lifetime | Kyle Hill




Crypto News


Bitcoin Sweeps The February 2026 Low | Benjamin Cowen



• Strategy Shares Fall to 4-Month Low as STRC Dips and Bitcoin Sinks Under $60K [Decrypt]

• Saylor says Bitcoin needs ‘disciplined expansion’ as analysts weigh demand reset [Coin Telegraph]

• 'Too Many Coincidences': Polymarket Accuses Kalshi of Corporate Espionage [Bitcoin.com]

Ben Cowen: Why the BTC Bear Market Isn't Over & the Case for a Q4 Bottom | BMP Ep 11 | Bitcoin Magazine


Support Macon Media


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• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at https://www.facebook.com/MaconMediaNews/posts/pfbid0sraDv94aqwTXUA5KqivnmL3U4H5bhjgkZkYdmknBUx5fedENQXAWuQZqndTyNhUel?comment_id=1161740932841534

If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.



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Or, if you prefer Pay Pal, try PayPal.me/MaconMedia


Published at 9.00am on Friday, June 05, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins


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Friday, June 5, 2026

News and Weather Briefing for Friday, June 05, 2026

6/05/2026 04:57:00 AM , 0 comments






• Town of Franklin Asks Residents to Observe Voluntary Water Restrictions [Macon Media]

• [Public Safety Notifications]

• [SEVERE WEATHER CHANNEL]
 
• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at [LINK]




NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. Dry conditions with a warming trend through Saturday. Shower and thunderstorm chances return early next week.

WEATHER SPONSOR

This space available



DAY SPONSOR




Macon Media is being underwritten today by Bourbon & Bacon. (Formerly Franklin Office Supply)
Visit their store at 161 Highlands Road in Franklin or check out their website at bourbonandbaconfs.com



GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Sunny this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south this afternoon.

..TONIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

..SATURDAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph.

..SATURDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. West winds around 5 mph.

..SUNDAY....Partly sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

..SUNDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

..MONDAY....Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance ofthunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER



Other than areas of dense fog this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.





NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)




State and Local News






(video) Franklin Town Council June 2026 Meeting | Macon Media



• County Manager Presents Annual Budget Message to County Commissioners [ Macon Media ]

(video) Overcrowding issues at North Carolina detention center is a safety crisis, sheriff says | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



• Jackson County Board of Elections Chair alleges pressure from Raleigh and auditor’s office forced his early voting plan vote [NC Local]

• Granny-flat bill stokes power struggle over zoning between state and NC cities [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• North Carolinians on Social Security could see cuts by 2032 [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• Should NC pass a law to protect outdoor pets from extreme weather? [Raleigh News & Observer]



Iran War News


The Felicity Ace Legal Battle: Court Rules on Porsche Battery Fire Claims | What's Going on With Shipping?



• Iran Update Special Report, June 04, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• France24 Liveblog [France 24]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• UN nuclear watchdog says it’s been unable to inspect Iranian facilities [AP News]

• What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks [Al Jazeera]

• Iran demands frozen assets be released in initial phase of deal with US, leading to stalemate [Jerusalem Post]

• Israel, Lebanon renew ceasefire after US-brokered talks [DW News]

• President Trump says Tehran has not left the negotiating table [Fox News]



World News


Will Chwalińska avenge Świątek’s loss in French Open semis? | World News Tonight | TVP World



This System Defined The Global Economy For 211 Years | Micro



What's happening on the frontline in Ukraine? | War briefing with Professor Michael Clarke | Sky News



• How India’s CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi [Al Jazeera]

• N. Korea's Kim inspects new nuclear facility, vows to 'exponentially' bolster nuclear forces [Yonhap News Agency]

• Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as economic forum starts [DW News]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 03, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• SpaceX eyes $75 billion IPO, valuing company at $1.77 trillion [France 24]


National News


ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - June 3, 2026 | ABC News



NBC Nightly News Full Episode — June 3: Standoff suspect killed, Scott Pelley disputes CBS | NBC News



• Journalist Scott Pelley fired by CBS after ‘60 Minutes’ clash with management [WYFF-TV (Greenville, SC)]

• Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds [AP News]

• USDA Investigates Possible New World Screwworm Case in South Texas [Ground News]

• Trump says UFC arena outside White House could be permanent [The Hill]

• Senators debate Trump's 'denaturalization' plans for American citizens [UPI]

• Trump says he will nominate acting AG Todd Blanche to permanently lead Justice Department [Fox News]


Financial News


Every Bond Market In The World Is Breaking | Andrei Jikh



US Seeks To Revive Iran Talks as Israel, Lebanon Reach Ceasefire | Daybreak Europe 06/04/2026 | Bloomberg Television



• Trump's rebuilding his tariffs. They could end up a lot narrower. [Yahoo Finance]

• Finland’s president says EU should expand to 40 states — including Canada [CNBC]


Science and Technology


Richard Feynman is Now A.I. Slop | Kyle Hill



•Streaming Piracy Crackdown ‘KRATOS 2’ Leads to 29 Arrests, Targets Remain Unknown [Torrent Freak]

• Flesh-eating screwworm infection confirmed in South Texas, USDA says [Ars Technica]

• China-Linked Spies Are Reportedly Using Job Platform Scams to Harvest Intel [Gizmodo]

• Scientists discover a quantum effect that could eliminate batteries [Science Daily]

• TWiV 1327: Influenza viruses in the MIST [Microbe TV]

Study Suggests Spacetime Can Crystallize Possibly Solving Several Mysteries | Anton Petrov




Crypto News


QMn7cm4nfYU | Benjamin Cowen



• As Oil Moves Higher, Bitcoin Sinks to Lowest Price Since March [Decrypt]

• Over $600M in Bitcoin longs liquidated as BTC dips toward $60K [Coin Telegraph]

• George Santos Hyped His State of the Union Seat, Then Bet He Wouldn't Show [Bitcoin.com]

Ben Cowen: Why the BTC Bear Market Isn't Over & the Case for a Q4 Bottom | BMP Ep 11 | Bitcoin Magazine


Support Macon Media


• [SEVERE WEATHER CHANNEL]
 
• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at https://www.facebook.com/MaconMediaNews/posts/pfbid0sraDv94aqwTXUA5KqivnmL3U4H5bhjgkZkYdmknBUx5fedENQXAWuQZqndTyNhUel?comment_id=1161740932841534

If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.



Become a Patron!



Or, if you prefer Pay Pal, try PayPal.me/MaconMedia


Published at 9.00am on Friday, June 05, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins


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Thursday, June 4, 2026

News and Weather Briefing for Thursday, June 04, 2026

6/04/2026 06:11:00 AM , 0 comments






• Town of Franklin Asks Residents to Observe Voluntary Water Restrictions [Macon Media]

• [Public Safety Notifications]

• [SEVERE WEATHER CHANNEL]
 
• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at [LINK]




NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. Dry conditions with a warming trend through Saturday. Shower and thunderstorm chances return early next week.

WEATHER SPONSOR

This space available



DAY SPONSOR




Macon Media is being underwritten today by Bourbon & Bacon. (Formerly Franklin Office Supply)
Visit their store at 161 Highlands Road in Franklin or check out their website at bourbonandbaconfs.com



GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph this morning, becoming light and variable.

..TONIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph.

..FRIDAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.

..FRIDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

..SATURDAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph.

..SATURDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.

..SUNDAY....Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 80.

..SUNDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER



Other than areas of dense fog this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.





NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)




State and Local News






(video) Franklin Town Council June 2026 Meeting | Macon Media



• County Manager Presents Annual Budget Message to County Commissioners [ Macon Media ]

(video) Tracking the Tropics | 2026 hurricane season outlook | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



• Jackson County Board of Elections Chair alleges pressure from Raleigh and auditor’s office forced his early voting plan vote [NC Local]

• NC lawmakers enact education tax-break bill, adopting Trump policy by overriding Stein veto [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Construction begins on new Upper Falls trail at Graveyard Fields [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• Republican officials say GOP and NC auditor pressured them to reject voting site [Raleigh News & Observer]



Iran War News


The Felicity Ace Legal Battle: Court Rules on Porsche Battery Fire Claims | What's Going on With Shipping?



• Iran Update Special Report, June 03, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• France24 Liveblog [France 24]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran in a rebuke of Trump [AP News]

• What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks [Al Jazeera]

• Iran demands frozen assets be released in initial phase of deal with US, leading to stalemate [Jerusalem Post]

• Israel, Lebanon renew ceasefire after US-brokered talks [DW News]

• President Trump says Tehran has not left the negotiating table [Fox News]



World News


Will Chwalińska avenge Świątek’s loss in French Open semis? | World News Tonight | TVP World



This System Defined The Global Economy For 211 Years | Micro



What's happening on the frontline in Ukraine? | War briefing with Professor Michael Clarke | Sky News



• How India’s CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi [Al Jazeera]

• N. Korea's Kim inspects new nuclear facility, vows to 'exponentially' bolster nuclear forces [Yonhap News Agency]

• Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as economic forum starts [DW News]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 03, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• SpaceX eyes $75 billion IPO, valuing company at $1.77 trillion [France 24]


National News


ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - June 3, 2026 | ABC News



NBC Nightly News Full Episode — June 3: Standoff suspect killed, Scott Pelley disputes CBS | NBC News



• Journalist Scott Pelley fired by CBS after ‘60 Minutes’ clash with management [WYFF-TV (Greenville, SC)]

• Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds [AP News]

• USDA Investigates Possible New World Screwworm Case in South Texas [Ground News]

• Trump says UFC arena outside White House could be permanent [The Hill]

• Senators debate Trump's 'denaturalization' plans for American citizens [UPI]

• Trump says he will nominate acting AG Todd Blanche to permanently lead Justice Department [Fox News]


Financial News


Every Bond Market In The World Is Breaking | Andrei Jikh



US Seeks To Revive Iran Talks as Israel, Lebanon Reach Ceasefire | Daybreak Europe 06/04/2026 | Bloomberg Television



• Trump's rebuilding his tariffs. They could end up a lot narrower. [Yahoo Finance]

• Finland’s president says EU should expand to 40 states — including Canada [CNBC]


Science and Technology


Richard Feynman is Now A.I. Slop | Kyle Hill



•Streaming Piracy Crackdown ‘KRATOS 2’ Leads to 29 Arrests, Targets Remain Unknown [Torrent Freak]

• Flesh-eating screwworm infection confirmed in South Texas, USDA says [Ars Technica]

• China-Linked Spies Are Reportedly Using Job Platform Scams to Harvest Intel [Gizmodo]

• Scientists discover a quantum effect that could eliminate batteries [Science Daily]

• TWiV 1327: Influenza viruses in the MIST [Microbe TV]

Study Suggests Spacetime Can Crystallize Possibly Solving Several Mysteries | Anton Petrov




Crypto News


QMn7cm4nfYU | Benjamin Cowen



• As Oil Moves Higher, Bitcoin Sinks to Lowest Price Since March [Decrypt]

• Over $600M in Bitcoin longs liquidated as BTC dips toward $60K [Coin Telegraph]

• George Santos Hyped His State of the Union Seat, Then Bet He Wouldn't Show [Bitcoin.com]

Ben Cowen: Why the BTC Bear Market Isn't Over & the Case for a Q4 Bottom | BMP Ep 11 | Bitcoin Magazine


Support Macon Media


• [SEVERE WEATHER CHANNEL]
 
• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at https://www.facebook.com/MaconMediaNews/posts/pfbid0sraDv94aqwTXUA5KqivnmL3U4H5bhjgkZkYdmknBUx5fedENQXAWuQZqndTyNhUel?comment_id=1161740932841534

If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.



Become a Patron!



Or, if you prefer Pay Pal, try PayPal.me/MaconMedia


Published at 9.00am on Thursday, June 04, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins


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