Thursday, June 4, 2026

World

US House votes to curb Trump's Iran war powers

The House of Representatives voted 215-208 to pass a war powers resolution requiring Trump to seek congressional approval before conducting further strikes in Iran — a rare bipartisan rebuke, with four Republicans crossing the aisle. The resolution now heads to a Senate and potential presidential veto, but the vote marks the first time Congress has successfully checked Trump's military actions in the Middle East.

MarketWill the US officially declare war on Iran by December 31, 2026?6%

World

Israel and Lebanon agree ceasefire as Iran war widens

The US State Department announced a joint ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, requiring Hezbollah to halt all attacks, even as Iran's conflict with the US continues to escalate across the region. Iran struck Kuwait International Airport with drones, with Kuwait's defence ministry calling the attack 'heinous Iranian aggression' — a sign the war's fallout is spreading well beyond its original fronts.

MarketUS announces new Iran agreement/ceasefire extension by June 30?61%

Tech

Seattle moves to ban new datacenter construction

Seattle's city council is set to pass a year-long moratorium on new datacenter construction next week, making it the largest US city to do so as backlash against the AI infrastructure boom intensifies. Four companies had sought to build five large datacenters that would have consumed roughly a third of Seattle's current daily electricity supply.

Health

NHS approves first new resistant ovarian cancer drug in 20 years

NHS England has approved Elahere, a drug that prolongs life in women with chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer — the first new treatment for this group in over two decades. Ovarian cancer affects more than 300,000 women globally each year, and more than three-quarters are diagnosed at an advanced stage.

Politics

Tech industry wins big in California primary elections

Silicon Valley's tens of millions in campaign donations paid off in California's primary, with tech-backed candidates winning key down-ballot races despite their preferred gubernatorial pick finishing sixth. The wins give the industry significant political leverage as it fights off regulation, new taxes, and AI oversight measures at the state level.

MarketWill Xavier Becerra win the California Governor Election in 2026?75%