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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






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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

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


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


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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

News and Weather Briefing for Wednesday, June 03, 2026

6/03/2026 05:05:00 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. Mountain valley fog...some locally dense will dissipate shortly after sunrise. Dry with a warming trend today through Saturday. Shower and thunderstorm chances return early next 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. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.

.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight.

.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

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) What will a rebuilt fish hatchery include? | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



• Will NC lawmakers make their deadline for a budget deal? Stein is unconvinced, but hopeful. [NC Local]

• Should NC schools use more remote days for bad weather? [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Teen and man indicted in Fairview triple homicide [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• After Uber driver’s killing, NC lawmakers target rideshare safety gaps [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 02, 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]

• Powerful Iran-backed militias in Iraq say they will start handing in weapons to authorities [AP News]

• Iran war day 95: Trump pushes Lebanon truce after Tehran vows to end talks [Al Jazeera]

• Hezbollah drone solution to be implemented in coming days, PM reportedly tells n. council head [Jerusalem Post]

• US-Iran talks appear stalled as Trump claims otherwise [DW News]

• US ally answers Trump's call on Strait of Hormuz: 'Part of a diplomatic effort' [Fox News]



World News


EU puts its foot down regarding illegal migration | World News Tonight | TVP World



If you wanted to hurt America, start here | CaspianReport



• Is the Great Nicobar Island India’s Hormuz-like chokepoint against China? [Al Jazeera]

• S. Koreans vote in high-stakes local elections seen as key test for Lee [Yonhap News Agency]

• Unpacking Germany's campaign for a UN Security Council seat [DW News]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 02, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• WHO reports dramatic drop in suspected Ebola cases from over 900 to 116 [France 24]


National News


ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - June 2, 2026 | ABC News



NBC Nightly News Full Episode — June 2 | NBC News



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

• Takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries as Democrats try to make Iowa inroads and defend California [AP News]

• Pentagon Hires Elias Irizarry, Convicted in Jan. 6 Case, for Counterterrorism Role [Ground News]

• Thune on Pulte pick: ‘We don’t need a weaponized’ director of national intelligence [The Hill]

• Saildrones head into hurricanes for sixth straight year [UPI]

• Illegal immigrant flashes courtroom grin after allegedly killing baby, mother and grandmother [Fox News]


Financial News


Trump Tariffs: China, UK, Europe Among US Trade Partners Targeted | Daybreak Europe 06/03/2026 | Bloomberg Television



• The Uncomfortable Truth MAHA Is Exposing About US Healthcare [Yahoo Finance]

• Investors bet humanoid robots will transform industry and homes over the next decade [CNBC]


Science and Technology


The Level1 Links with Friends Show June 3 2026: $tar Citizen



• Google’s Top DMCA Sender Plateaus at 70 Million Takedowns Per Week [Torrent Freak]

• An OpenAI model solved a famous math problem that stumped humans for 80 years [Ars Technica]

• Microsoft’s Big New Idea for AI Gadgets Is a Badge With a Camera [Gizmodo]

• Scientists confirm a deep earthquake that shouldn't exist [Science Daily]

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

What Cool Payloads Will Starship Launch? | Q&A 428 | Scott Manley




Crypto News


Bitcoin: A Date with Destiny | Benjamin Cowen



• Microsoft Reveals '1,000x More Reliable' Quantum Chip as Bitcoin Threat Draws Nearer [Decrypt]

• Bitcoin falls below $66K as US and Iran launch new strikes [Coin Telegraph]

• El Salvador Buys the Dip as Bitcoin Slides Under $66,000, Reserve Nears 7,600 BTC [Bitcoin.com]

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


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Published at 9.00am on Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins


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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

News and Weather Briefing for Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Executive Summary of the June 2026 Franklin Town Council Meeting

6/02/2026 05:10:00 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. Much cooler today with scattered showers and isolated mountain thunderstorms.

2. Dry/convection-free weather with a warming trend Wednesday through the end of 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....Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs around 70. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

..TONIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph.

..WEDNESDAY....Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.

..WEDNESDAY NIGHT....Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.

..THURSDAY....Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

..THURSDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER



Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.





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




State and Local News




Executive Summary of the June 2026 Regular Meeting of the Franklin Town Council

The Franklin Town Council held its regular meeting on June 1, 2026. Key highlights included the formal recognition and pinning of Justin Setzer as the new Fire Chief, unanimous adoption of two resolutions (one encouraging collaborative healthcare improvements with Mission Health/HCA, and one supporting the 25th anniversary of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule), and a call for a public hearing on a one-year moratorium on new data centers.

The Council conducted public hearings on a rezoning request, a development agreement with Duke Energy for greenway access, and the FY 2026-2027 budget. In old business, they approved a partial refund of tap fees for a canceled project with amended conditions. New business approvals included a contract for the Cartoogechaye Creek boardwalk and a Davis-Bacon compliance change order to secure federal funding. Departmental updates covered HR benefits, tax collections/events, and fire operations. All votes were unanimous. The meeting emphasized infrastructure, economic development, conservation, and fiscal responsibility with no tax rate increase in the proposed budget.

List of Votes and Results (All unanimous unless noted)

.• Excuse Councilman Collins: Carried
.• Adopt agenda: Carried
.• Approve consent agenda (minutes, budget amendment, tax releases): Carried
.• Resolution on Healthcare Services in Western NC: Carried
.• Resolution Recognizing 25th Anniversary of Roadless Rule: Carried
.• Call for Public Hearing on Data Center Moratorium (July 6): Carried
.• Public Hearing / Rezoning (503 Dowdle Mountain Road, R-1 to C-2): Approved (implied after hearing)
.• Public Hearing / Duke Energy Development Agreement: Approved (implied)
.• Public Hearing / FY 2026-27 Budget: ($14,726,123) Approved (implied)
.• Old Business – Tap Fee Refund (amended motion with policy development): Carried
.• New Business – Boardwalk Contract with Bridge Builders LLC ($207,800): Carried
.• New Business – Change Order #2 (Clearwell/Pump Station, Davis-Bacon, $21,372) + related budget amendments: Carried
.• Adjourn: Carried

The next regular meeting of the town council will be at 6pm on Monday, July 6, 2026.




• Macon County Board of Commissioners: Downloadable Agenda Packet and Live Video of Meeting [ Macon Media]

• Proposed 2026-2027 Budget for the Town of Franklin [Google Drive (89 page PDF)]




• Proposed 2026-2027 Budget for the Town of Franklin [Google Drive (89 page PDF)]




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

(video) New grant program targets lingering Helene recovery gaps for Asheville businesses | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



Why a 'quieter' 2026 hurricane forecast can be dangerous for North Carolina | WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)



• Here’s where NC homeowners pay the least and most property tax as voters, lawmakers eye changes [NC Local]

• NC officials raise concerns about marijuana-impaired driving enforcement [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Forest research sites in WNC spared from federal cuts [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• As Canes tickets top $1,000, state lawmakers push bill to crack down on bots [Raleigh News & Observer]



Iran War News


Strait of Hormuz Week 13 Update: Mines, Blockades, and "Dark" Ships | What's Going on With Shipping?



• Iran Update Special Report, May 31, 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 bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire [AP News]

• Iran war day 93: Trump won’t ‘rush’ deal; Israel expands Lebanon invasion [Al Jazeera]

• IDF takes control of Beaufort Ridge, but Hezbollah aerial strikes continue uninterrupted [Jerusalem Post]

• Iran war: US to lift naval blockade of ports, Trump says [DW News]

• (video) US has to put the provisions in place knowing how 'diabolical' Iranian regime is: Gen. Jack Keane [Fox News]



World News


No ceasefire, no talks: Moscow is not serious about peace | World News Tonight | TVP World



US, UK and Australia to develop unmanned undersea vehicles | BBC News



• Dozens killed in explosives depot blast in northeast Myanmar [Al Jazeera]

• Death toll rises to 5 in Hanwha Aerospace explosion [Yonhap News Agency]

• Germany news: Most expect AfD state premier after elections [DW News]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 31, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• France and allies intercept sanctioned Russian oil tanker in Atlantic [France 24]


National News


ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - May 31, 2026 | ABC News



Meet the Press Full Episode — May 31 | NBC News



• Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World [New York Times]

• Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools [AP News]

• CERN Finds High-Significance Hint of Physics Beyond Standard Model [Ground News]

• Trump says ‘cancel’ concert for America’s 250th birthday [The Hill]

• Newark, N.J., imposes curfew amid immigration facility protests [UPI]

• Agitators outside Delaney Hall set up organized logistics operation before Newark protests began [Fox News]


Financial News


Iran War: Ceasefire Deal in Doubt as Israel Steps up Lebanon Offensive | Daybreak Europe 06/01/2026 | Bloomberg Television



• A jobs report, more big chip earnings, and sticky inflation: What to watch this week [Yahoo Finance]

• Oil jumps 2% as Israel expands Lebanon offensive, rattling ceasefire hopes [CNBC]


Science and Technology


SpaceX Starts Pad 2 Inspections After Flight 12 Mishap | Starship Update | NASASpaceflight



• The Pirate Bay Remains Resilient, 20 Years After The Raid [Torrent Freak]

• Here’s why the failure of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is so catastrophic [Ars Technica]

• As 1 Million New Car Buyers Vanish From U.S. Economy, a New Car Increasingly Becomes a Distant Dream [Gizmodo]

• This strange crystal acts like metal and glass at the same time [Science Daily]

• TWiV 1326: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin [Microbe TV]

NASA's Moon Base Plans - Will Blue Origin's Disaster Change Things? | Scott Manley




Crypto News


Bitcoin Closes Below the Bear Market Resistance Band | Benjamin Cowen



• How President Trump’s Immigration Order Will Feed the Stablecoin Economy, Bitcoin ATMs [Decrypt]

• NYDIG suggests $1.3B IBIT sale was whale exiting directional trade [Coin Telegraph]

• Powell Warns the Federal Reserve Won't Survive if a President Can Fire Officials Over Policy [Bitcoin.com]

Bitcoin Is About To DEVOUR $300 Trillion - Strive CEO Matt Cole | The Wolf Of All Streets


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Published at 9.00am on Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins


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Monday, June 1, 2026

Planned Water Service Interruption – Thursday, June 4 – Town Mountain Road Area

6/01/2026 09:43:00 AM , 0 comments



From the Town of Franklin (06-01-2026)

The Town of Franklin will be replacing three (3) fire hydrants in the Town Mountain Area on Thursday, June 4, 2026 which will result in a water service interruption. Water service will be interrupted for several hours beginning at 8:00 a.m. until mid-to-late afternoon.


Planned Water Service Interruption – Thursday, June 4 – Town Mountain Road Area

The Town of Franklin will be replacing three (3) fire hydrants in the area of Town Mountain on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Work will begin at 8:00 a.m. and should conclude by mid-to-late afternoon.

This replacement and installation will require water service to be interrupted for several hours as they complete this task. Door hangers with a service interruption notice are being placed at homes and businesses within the impacted area beginning today, June 1, 2026 and information is being shared via town website and other media outlets.

Impacted streets include: Town Mountain Drive, Kingwood Circle, Greenbrier Street, Lion Street, Foxfire Street, Skylark Street, Starfire Street, Lamplighter Street, Ridge Street and a portion of Clyde Street. The notice includes instructions to close all taps and faucets during the service interruption and recommends filling the bathtub or large containers to allow for use during the service interruption for flushing of toilets. Following the repair, water may appear cloudy or contain small particulates and customers are asked to run water until it clears.

The Town does not anticipate having to issue a boil water advisory with this water line service, and information will be shared via website and social media as soon as service has been restored. Should you have any questions, please contact Public Works at 828-524-2516.

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News and Weather Briefing for Monday, June 01, 2026

6/01/2026 05:06:00 AM , 0 comments






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

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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon, with a marginal risk for severe storms, mainly across the southern half of the area. Temperatures rebound to near-normal today, with a return to cooler conditions Tuesday.

2. Dry conditions are expected from Wednesday through Saturday. A warming trend begins Wednesday, with a return to near-normal temperatures expected by the weekend.

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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....Mostly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

..TONIGHT....Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

..TUESDAY....Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

..TUESDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

..WEDNESDAY....Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.

..WEDNESDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER



A cluster of thunderstorms are expected to move into the area from the northwest this afternoon and evening. A few of these storms may become strong to severe, with damaging winds and hail the primary threat, with the most likely area to see severe storms being in the southern Cumberland plateau southern Tennessee valley. If all things line up, the environment is supportive of winds up to 65 mph and 1 to 1.5 inch hail.





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




State and Local News


• Proposed 2026-2027 Budget for the Town of Franklin [Google Drive (89 page PDF)]




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

(video) Bill to allow first responders to retire earlier could face setbacks | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



NC's rural hospitals to feel impact of Medicaid cuts | WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)



• What the U.S. Forest Service’s restructuring means for WNC [NC Local]

• SBI investigates Shelby police officer for excessive force [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Asheville mayoral candidates call housing and affordability a 'crisis' [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• NC lawmakers return from break with budget pending. Catch up on what they’re doing [Raleigh News & Observer]



Iran War News


Strait of Hormuz Week 13 Update: Mines, Blockades, and "Dark" Ships | What's Going on With Shipping?



• Iran Update Special Report, May 31, 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 bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire [AP News]

• Iran war day 93: Trump won’t ‘rush’ deal; Israel expands Lebanon invasion [Al Jazeera]

• IDF takes control of Beaufort Ridge, but Hezbollah aerial strikes continue uninterrupted [Jerusalem Post]

• Iran war: US to lift naval blockade of ports, Trump says [DW News]

• (video) US has to put the provisions in place knowing how 'diabolical' Iranian regime is: Gen. Jack Keane [Fox News]



World News


No ceasefire, no talks: Moscow is not serious about peace | World News Tonight | TVP World



US, UK and Australia to develop unmanned undersea vehicles | BBC News



• Dozens killed in explosives depot blast in northeast Myanmar [Al Jazeera]

• Death toll rises to 5 in Hanwha Aerospace explosion [Yonhap News Agency]

• Germany news: Most expect AfD state premier after elections [DW News]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 31, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• France and allies intercept sanctioned Russian oil tanker in Atlantic [France 24]


National News


ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - May 31, 2026 | ABC News



Meet the Press Full Episode — May 31 | NBC News



• Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World [New York Times]

• Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools [AP News]

• CERN Finds High-Significance Hint of Physics Beyond Standard Model [Ground News]

• Trump says ‘cancel’ concert for America’s 250th birthday [The Hill]

• Newark, N.J., imposes curfew amid immigration facility protests [UPI]

• Agitators outside Delaney Hall set up organized logistics operation before Newark protests began [Fox News]


Financial News


Iran War: Ceasefire Deal in Doubt as Israel Steps up Lebanon Offensive | Daybreak Europe 06/01/2026 | Bloomberg Television



• A jobs report, more big chip earnings, and sticky inflation: What to watch this week [Yahoo Finance]

• Oil jumps 2% as Israel expands Lebanon offensive, rattling ceasefire hopes [CNBC]


Science and Technology


Is Transhumanism the Great Filter? | John Michael Godier



• The Pirate Bay Remains Resilient, 20 Years After The Raid [Torrent Freak]

• Here’s why the failure of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is so catastrophic [Ars Technica]

• As 1 Million New Car Buyers Vanish From U.S. Economy, a New Car Increasingly Becomes a Distant Dream [Gizmodo]

• This strange crystal acts like metal and glass at the same time [Science Daily]

• TWiV 1326: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin [Microbe TV]

NASA's Moon Base Plans - Will Blue Origin's Disaster Change Things? | Scott Manley




Crypto News


Bitcoin Closes Below the Bear Market Resistance Band | Benjamin Cowen



• How President Trump’s Immigration Order Will Feed the Stablecoin Economy, Bitcoin ATMs [Decrypt]

• NYDIG suggests $1.3B IBIT sale was whale exiting directional trade [Coin Telegraph]

• Powell Warns the Federal Reserve Won't Survive if a President Can Fire Officials Over Policy [Bitcoin.com]

Bitcoin Is About To DEVOUR $300 Trillion - Strive CEO Matt Cole | The Wolf Of All Streets


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Published at 9.00am on Monday, June 01, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins


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