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Dalai Lama Plans Knee Care in New Delhi

June 4, 2026

The 90‑year‑old spiritual leader will head to India’s capital this month for a procedure on his left knee, according to his office. The trip is set for Friday as he leaves his exile home in Dharamshala, a Himalayan town. Followers usually hold special prayers before any medical step. The office als

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Tax Reform Bill Aims to Make Housing Fairer and Cut Big Investor Breaks

June 4, 2026

Australia’s main parliament passed a new tax bill that will change how profits from property and other investments are taxed. The vote was 94 to 48, with the opposition and a few independents trying but failing to add their own tweaks. The law was announced in last month’s budget and is the biggest

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AI Leaders Push Back on Lobbying Talk

June 4, 2026

OpenAI’s chief executive stepped forward to defend his firm’s political actions amid growing worry about how AI companies influence lawmakers. He said the company has taken part in lobbying, but claimed it is far less than that of other tech rivals. The discussion came after critics pointed to

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The Future of College Basketball Through a Former Coach’s Lens

June 4, 2026

A former Notre Dame coach, now 70, shared her thoughts on the state of college sports after stepping away from coaching in 2020. She said the arena had become more business‑driven than people‑driven, with athletes earning huge salaries and the NCAA constantly fighting lawsuits. In her view, loyalty

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The Situation Eyes a New Stage: From Reality TV to Politics

June 4, 2026

Mike Sorrentino, known on television as “The Situation, ” recently hinted that he might be eyeing a political career. The comment came during a VUE magazine event in Wall Township, where he was joined by his wife Lauren. The couple talked about their personal growth and business ventures. When repo

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Taiwan Urges China to Acknowledge Tiananmen Tragedy

June 4, 2026

The day after the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Taiwan’s president made a public plea for China to confront its past. He asked Beijing to admit the truth, ease the pain of those affected and open a path for dialogue. The message was shared on his social media page, where he war

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Nine Lives Lost in Gaza Skirmishes

June 4, 2026

The day began with a series of air attacks over the Gaza Strip, where Israeli jets targeted four apartment buildings before dawn. These strikes caused nine deaths and left fifteen wounded, according to local medical teams. One of the buildings housed a family of five; all members were killed in the

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White House Lawn Gets UFC Fight Arena – Will It Stay Forever?

June 4, 2026

The U. S. president has hinted that a giant cage‑fighting stage built on the White House lawn might become permanent. Trump said in a TikTok clip that the structure, set up for a big UFC match on June 14, could stay “maybe we’ll never ever take it down. ” He compared the arena to the Eiffel Tower, w

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Napa County Faces Uncontested Elections for Key Positions

June 4, 2026

The upcoming primary in Napa County on June 2 saw no challengers for three important posts, leaving the current officials set to keep their roles without opposition. Board members Joelle Gallagher and Anne Cottrell, who have served District 1 and District 3 respectively since 2023, received every vo

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Students and Teachers Rally Against Chile’s Big Budget Cuts

June 4, 2026

In Santiago, a wave of students, teachers and activists marched to protest President Kast’s plan to slash public spending by about $6 billion in the next year and a half. The president, who took office on March 11, promised a nearly 3 percent cut in all ministries as part of his austerity push.