US AND CANADA

NOTEBOOK REPORTEDLY FOUND IN LUIGI MANGIONE’S BACKPACK DETAILS PLANS TO TARGET INSURANCE CEO

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A disturbing new development has emerged in the ongoing case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. According to court documents unsealed on June 5, 2025, authorities discovered a handwritten notebook in Mangione’s backpack at the time of his arrest. Prosecutors describe the notebook as a manifesto, filled with detailed notes that outline Mangione’s motivations, ideological beliefs, and a step-by-step plan to target Thompson. The contents of the notebook, officials say, leave little doubt that the attack was premeditated and intended as a political statement against the U.S. health insurance industry.

'WE DON'T WANT THEM', TRUMP'S NEW BAN BLOCKS ENTRY FROM DOZENS OF COUNTRIES

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In a move that rekindles the controversy of his first term, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on June 4 barring citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States. The directive, effective June 9, echoes his earlier travel ban, which was once labeled a "Muslim ban" and provoked global uproar and legal resistance.

SUPREME COURT RULING LEVELS THE PLAYING FIELD IN WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS

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In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that individuals from majority groups should not face higher hurdles than minorities when filing workplace discrimination claims. This precedent-setting case involved Marlean Ames, a heterosexual woman from Ohio who alleged she was denied a promotion and later demoted due to her sexual orientation not aligning with that of her LGBTQ colleagues.

MUSK CONDEMNS TRUMP'S TAX BILL AS 'DISGUSTING ABOMINATION'

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The unexpected rift between two of America's most prominent figures has erupted into public view, with Elon Musk delivering a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump's signature legislative achievement. The Tesla CEO's harsh condemnation of the multi-trillion-dollar tax and spending package marks a dramatic shift from his previous role as a key administration insider to vocal critic.

ELON ACCUSES TRUMP OF EPSTEIN TIES AS ONLINE FEUD BOILS OVER

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Elon Musk has ignited a firestorm by accusing President Donald Trump of being listed in Jeffrey Epstein's infamous files. What began as a policy dispute over electric vehicle mandates has rapidly evolved into one of the most personal and politically charged conflicts in recent memory.

ELON MUSK CONFIRMS BEING PAID ZERO DOLLARS FOR 7 YRS

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Elon Musk recently announced his resignation from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), concluding his 130-day role assigned in January 2025 within the Trump administration. Musk indicated he will now concentrate on his business interests, which encountered losses linked to his government affiliation.

UNITEDHEALTHCARE SUES THE GUARDIAN OVER DEFAMATION IN EXPLOSIVE LEGAL SHOWDOWN

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UnitedHealthcare, one of America's largest health insurers, has launched a defamation lawsuit against The Guardian and its parent company, accusing the publication of knowingly spreading false information for financial gain following the shocking assassination of CEO Brian Thompson.

HARVARD CHINESE GRAD’S SPEECH STIRS PRAISE, POLITICS, AND POLARISATION

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Yurong Luanna Jiang, a Chinese graduate of Harvard University, has ignited intense online debate after delivering the Graduate English Address at the institution’s 374^th Commencement on 29 May. Her call for unity in a fractured world was both celebrated and scrutinised—by audiences in both China and the United States.