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M5.2 earthquake near 268 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t9bg
M 5.2 - 268 km SSE of Dunhuang, China

M4.9 earthquake near 8 km SE of Pangyan, Philippines
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t9ad
M 4.9 - 8 km SE of Pangyan, Philippines

M5.3 earthquake near 84 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t9a4
M 5.3 - 84 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico

M4.5 earthquake near 59 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t99v
M 4.5 - 59 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico

M6 earthquake near 75 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t99j
M 6.0 - 75 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico

M4.9 earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t999
M 4.9 - south of the Fiji Islands

M4.9 earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t97h
M 4.9 - South Sandwich Islands region

M5.4 earthquake near 90 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t978
M 5.4 - 90 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

M4.6 earthquake near 221 km NNE of Bitung, Indonesia
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t977
M 4.6 - 221 km NNE of Bitung, Indonesia

M4.8 earthquake near 46 km E of Noda, Japan
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t973
M 4.8 - 46 km E of Noda, Japan

M4.6 earthquake near 168 km SSE of Koshima, Japan
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t96r
M 4.6 - 168 km SSE of Koshima, Japan

M5.1 earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t93x
M 5.1 - South Sandwich Islands region

Birthright citizenship live updates: Supreme Court to rule on Trump’s order
https://apnews.com/live/birthright-citizenship-decision-supreme-court-updates-06-30-2026
The Supreme Court will rule on President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order declaring that children born to parents who are in the U.S. illegally aren't citizens.

Congress considers sidestepping filibuster to pass Trump's voting restrictions
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/06/30/congress-considers-bypassing-filibuster-pass-trump-voting-restrictions/
The House wants to pass voting restrictions through a fast-track maneuver intended for budgets, but it's not clear whether President Trump or Senate Republicans would agree.

Cause of death revealed for ‘Lilo and Stitch’ voice actor Daveigh Chase
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/06/30/cause-death-revealed-lilo-stitch-voice-actor-daveigh-chase/
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's “Lilo & Stitch” and her villainous performance in the thriller “The Ring," has died. She was 35.

Supreme Court rulings; Iran-US talks; Murder rates : NPR
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/30/g-s1-131004/up-first-newsletter-supreme-court-tps-birthright-citizenship-iran-war-us-murder-rate
The Supreme Court is expected to make a long-awaited ruling on birthright citizenship today, on the high court's last day of its term. And, the U.S. murder rate approaches a record low.

US Supreme Court to rule on birthright citizenship and trans athletes
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8l7pyj8vko
The two highly anticipated rulings are core agenda items for President Donald Trump.

Oaxaca's signature cantera verde has been recognized globally as a Heritage Stone
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/culture/oaxacas-signature-cantera-verde-recognized-globally-as-heritage-stone/
Oaxaca’s signature quarry stone cantera verde, or green tuff, has been officially recognized as a “Heritage Stone” by the IUGS.

Clovis teen arrested last week in Santa Fe
https://www.easternnewmexiconews.com/story/2026/07/01/news/clovis-teen-arrested-last-week-in-santa-fe/233733.html
The teenager charged with aggravated battery in connection with the June 20 slaying on Clovis’ Main Street was arrested last week in Santa Fe. Clovis police said Zyeir Williams, 18, was believed to be in Santa Fe on June 24. That information was relayed to Santa Fe police, who took him into custody ...

NM warned of public defender shortage
https://www.easternnewmexiconews.com/story/2026/07/01/news/nm-warned-of-public-defender-shortage/233770.html
SANTA FE -- The New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender sounded the alarm a decade ago. Overloaded and underfunded, the agency, which provides free legal defense to people who can't afford an attorney, could not take any more cases because it had no one to do the work, Chief Public Defender Be...

How a potential UAE deal could reshape India’s arms export ambitions
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3358916/indias-arms-sector-eyes-pivotal-breakthrough-uae-confidence-booster
A UAE order for BrahMos missiles would ‘validate Indian weapons in a highly competitive market’, analysts say.

Inside the Egg Price-Fixing Scandal That Spiked American Grocery Bills
https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/inside-the-egg-price-fixing-scandal-that-spiked-american-grocery-bills-4a919c51
Executive texts and emails show effort to sway market, Justice Department says.

Form 4 Climb Bio Inc For: 30 June By Investing.com
https://www.investing.com/news/filings/form-4-climb-bio-inc-for-30-june-93CH-4769265
Form 4 Climb Bio Inc For: 30 June

Form 4 Perimeter Solutions SA For: 30 June By Investing.com
https://www.investing.com/news/filings/form-4-perimeter-solutions-sa-for-30-june-93CH-4769264
Form 4 Perimeter Solutions SA For: 30 June

Japan builds microwave system for continuous plasma monitoring
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/japan-fusion-plasma-measurement-system
Japanese researchers developed a microwave system that monitors fusion plasma at up to 34 points for extended durations.

Wheat Rallies on Bull Friendly USDA Report Data
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/wheat-rallies-bull-friendly-usda-report-data
The wheat complex found some footing for the bulls, as all three exchanges were higher. Chicago SRW contracts were 1 3/4 to 11 1/4 cents higher across the board, led by the nearbys. KC HRW futures were up 10 to 11 ¼ at the close. MPLS spring wheat was 4...

Soybeans Round Out June with Gains Despite Larger Stocks and More Acres
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/soybeans-round-out-june-gains-despite-larger-stocks-and-more-acres
Soybeans bought the fact after on Tuesday, as contracts closed with 4 ¾ to 12 ½ cent gains. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 7 3/4 cents at $10.70. Soymeal futures were steady to $2.10 higher, with Soy Oil futures down 33 to 233 points led by...

Cattle Extend Losses to Close the Month
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/cattle-extend-losses-close-month
Live cattle futures were down 57 cents to $1.22 across the board on Tuesday. June futures expired at $258.20. Cash trade has been quiet this week with last week at northern sales of $260 and $258 in the South. Feeder cattle futures were down $2.87 to $3.22 at the close....

Corn Bulls Hold onto Gains, as NASS Shows Tighter Stocks Number
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/corn-bulls-hold-gains-nass-shows-tighter-stocks-number
Corn futures faded off the initial post report strength on Tuesday, with contracts closing 4 to 6 ½ cents higher. July was up 10 ¾ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 9 1/4 cents higher at $3.85 ½. Acreage data from NASS showed 95.343 million acres of...

Hogs Post Front Month Gains on Tuesday
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/hogs-post-front-month-gains-tuesday
Lean hog futures were 47 to 92 cents higher in the nearbys on Tuesday, with deferred contracts down 32 to 47 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at 97.58 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 14 cents on June 26 at $91.41. USDA’s...

Cotton Shrugs Off Increased Acres for Tuesday Gains
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/cotton-shrugs-increased-acres-tuesday-gains
Cotton futures found strength to round out June, with contracts 22 to 43 points higher despite USDA reporting more acres than expected this morning. Crude oil was down $0.82/bbl to $69.83. The US dollar index is up $0.118 at $100.995. The annual June Acreage report showed all cotton acres this...

Cops probe another suspected bear attack
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/07/01/cops-probe-another-suspected-bear-attack
Police are investigating another suspected fatal bear attack, a local official said, as the number of such deaths remains unusually high.

Bird flu cases rise, 596,000 poultry slaughtered
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/07/01/bird-flu-cases-rise-596000-poultry-slaughtered
THE country is battling a surge in bird flu cases and has slaughtered more than 596,000 poultry and shut its only zoo, agriculture ministry officials said.

Opposition head goes on trial
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/07/01/opposition-head-goes-on-trial
The kingdom's main opposition leader and nine other MPs were among dozens on trial, accused of ethics breaches over attempts to reform the kingdom's strict royal insult law.

Man faces death penalty
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/07/01/man-faces-death-penalty
An Australian man has been charged with murder and concealment of a body in connection with the death of a teenage girl in an eastern tourist city in Thailand, police said.

Mass rally over senator’s arrest bid
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/07/01/mass-rally-over-senators-arrest-bid
Thousands of members of a powerful Philippine religious sect rallied in Manila, snarling traffic as they protested the expected arrest of a senator and church member.

Ex-minister gets 10 years for graft
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/07/01/ex-minister-gets-10-years-for-graft
An Indonesian court has convicted former education minister Nadiem Makarim, the co-founder of a multibillion- dollar tech start-up, of corruption, sentencing him to 10 years in prison.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 30 at 7:04PM CDT until June 30 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f008d77267e2af053c92f0debf200757d4ee7714.001.1
SVRDDC The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Scott County in west central Kansas... * Until 745 PM CDT. * At 704 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located very near Modoc, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Scott County.

Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 7:04PM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7da5839adc6691b8fca145a387d8c2592733d8c2.001.1
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses.

Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 8:03PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f2046cb5876313677c16abc2f1fdf474b812e4a1.001.1
At 803 PM EDT/703 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northeast of Lynn Haven, moving west at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Gainer Spring, Bayhead, Bennett, Southport, Recota Beach, Vicksburg, and Camp Flowers.