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Aerial view of the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on September 20, 2025. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Jenna Lee6:27 PM – Friday, June 12, 2026 The Pentagon has released a new batch of files related to UFOs and UAPs, marking the third release since the government began its wave of disclosures last month.   You can view them here. The most recent batch includes 53 documents and 10 images from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Defense and…

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The first shares of SpaceX have begun trading on the Nasdaq for $152 (USD). That represents an 12.5 per cent jump from the IPO price of $135 (USD) per share which valued SpaceX at $1.77 trillion (USD). The sale of 555.6 million shares at that $135 unit price represents the largest IPO in history. In comments made on a livestream before launch, Elon Musk claimed that SpaceX has been cash-flow positive since 2015, and he wants the IPO to raise capital for a “significant growth phase.” including the launch of more satelites and the building of AI data centres in…

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What connects the rapper Kanye West, pick-up artist Julien Blanc, and left-wing broadcaster Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks YouTube channel? All three are Americans who have been banned from visiting the UK, as their presence has been deemed “not conducive to the public good”—which is essentially British bureaucrat-speak for “they have expressed views that some might find offensive.” The UK has a notoriously lax approach to illegal migrants who traverse the English Channel on small boats. On arrival, even hardened criminals are regularly offered free accommodation, access to public services, and “human rights” protections that ensure they won’t be…

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Brazil and Morocco meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET from New York New Jersey Stadium, New York New Jersey.Brazil, ranked sixth by FIFA, are appearing at their 23rd World Cup, with their best finish a record five championships (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). Morocco enter Group C ranked seventh by FIFA, appearing at their seventh World Cup, with their best finish a fourth-place run in 2022 — when they became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals.Below, we’ll give you all the details you need to…

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The global push for green energy has also spurred the growth of emerging technologies that make considerable use of platinum group metals (PGMs). This has the potential to make platinum mining stocks a great long-term investment. For example, electric vehicles (EVs) require PGMs for their lithium-ion batteries. Furthermore, another application for PGMs has recently emerged for a new type of automobile known as a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. As society transitions to more sustainable energy sources, green hydrogen technologies promise to transform the energy industry, so platinum and the other PGMs are expected to play an important role. Best Platinum Stocks…

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A McDonald’s worker was counting the money at the end of his shift when he was senselessly attacked by a co-worker who threw hot oil on him before fleeing. Jacob Smith was working at a McDonald’s in Yuba City, California on May 30 when the 20-year-old suffered burns across his face, neck, back, and one of his arms. The alleged assailant was reportedly a co-worker, 23-year-old Jalani Bluett. KCRA-TV reported comments by Smith’s mother about that awful moment. “He was in the office getting ready to count the money when he saw out of the corner of his eye something, and…

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Entire careers in financial journalism are built on being able to understand and interpret what the Federal Reserve is doing with monetary policy.Perhaps, instead of a bunch of “Fed whisperers” to describe our experience, the thing we really need right now is the “hammer of the gods.” Subtlety, after all, is just not President Donald Trump’s thing.And though he may not know Jimmy Page from Robert Plant, a contention here is Trump would appreciate something like “Immigrant Song,” if maybe ironically and only at the most superficial level. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better…

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Arguably the two best teams in Group C will meet in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup when Brazil take on Morocco. The South American powerhouses are trying to advance past the quarterfinal round for the first time since finishing fourth at the 2014 World Cup, while Morocco are looking to replicate their dream run from the last tournament, where they made the semifinal. Those looking to bet on soccer, including Brazil vs. Morocco, can check out the latest FanDuel promo code for a great offer as well as predictions from SportsLine experts like Jon Eimer, who finished…

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According to the Zillow lender marketplace, the average 30-year fixed-rate purchase mortgage fell by 4 basis points to 6.36% today. The average 15-year fixed rate fell by just 1 basis point to 5.85% today. The average 5/1 ARM moved lower by 15 basis points today to 6.36%. Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Leaders price in the low 6% range Current mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data, for Friday, June 12, 2026: 30-year fixed: 6.36% 20-year fixed: 6.33% 15-year fixed: 5.85% 5/1 ARM: 6.36% 7/1 ARM: 6.45% 30-year VA:…

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