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Historian Uses Social Media to Commemorate D-Day Events

Historian Alex Kershaw is marking the anniversary of D-Day through live social media posts that align with the historical events of June 6, 1944. The posts are shared from the National World War II Memorial.

New York Times — Business

Alan Riding, Former Times Correspondent, Passes Away at 82

Alan Riding, a former correspondent for the New York Times, has passed away at the age of 82. He was recognized for his reporting on diverse subjects, including the war in Nicaragua and the cultural history of France.

New York Post

US Considers Using Iranian Assets for Gulf Allies' Reconstruction

The US is considering a program to use Iranian assets for rebuilding efforts in Gulf allies. No specific dollar amount has been provided, nor was there a direct mention of Iran's $24 billion in frozen assets, which have been part of negotiations to address the conflict that started on February 28.

Al Jazeera English

Drone strike in central Sudan market reportedly kills 11

A drone strike in a market in central Sudan has reportedly killed 11 people, according to Emergency Lawyers. The strike also resulted in numerous injuries and followed similar attacks in the area within the previous day.

New York Times — Business

Alan Riding, Former Times Correspondent, Passes Away at 83

Alan Riding, a former correspondent for The New York Times, has passed away at 83. He was recognized for his reporting on Latin America and France, offering detailed observations of the regions' cultures and conflicts.

Washington Examiner

Trump Announces Completion of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovations

President Donald Trump announced the completion of renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., which began refilling on Thursday after weeks of work. The $6.9 million project included resurfacing the pool's basin and plans for a new promenade connecting the memorial to the Potomac River.

The Daily Beast

Albanian Prime Minister Addresses Protests Over Ivanka Trump Resort Project

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to protests against a luxury resort project involving Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, claiming media exaggeration of protest sizes. The $1.4 billion resort on Sazan Island has sparked environmental concerns, with critics demanding transparency in the approval process. Rama maintained that the project is crucial for tourism and has not yet begun construction.

Guardian — US

Trump Pardons Former Congressman Convicted of Insider Trading

Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, a former Republican congressman from Indiana, who was convicted of insider trading and served nearly two years in prison. Buyer was sentenced in 2023 and ordered to forfeit illegal gains and pay a fine.

Washington Examiner

Putin Hosts St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Amid Ukrainian Strikes

On June 6, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum while Ukraine conducted long-range strikes near the city. Putin dismissed the idea of peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and praised Russian troops. The forum included notable American attendees, and discussions highlighted Russia's economic situation amid ongoing conflict and sanctions.