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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Thousands converged on downtown Alexandria, Virginia, to protest President Donald Trump and the parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, while security kept things under wraps across the river in the District of Columbia ahead of the parade.The loosely constructed “No Kings” movement, notably supported by Walmart heiress Chrissy Walton, planned to hold dozens of protests across the country. And, so far, the protest just out of sight of the White House appeared to be generating a lot of interest.Reports of crowds from 1,000 to 5,000 people, assembled in Market…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After a lengthy courtship, four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers finally agreed to a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week.On June 7, the Steelers posted a photo of Rodgers signing his contract. The photo was accompanied by the caption “done deal.” ESPN reported the deal is worth $13.65 million and includes $10 million in guarantees. The contract also features incentives that could raise the total value to a maximum of $19.5 million, according to the report.Rodgers’ move to the Steel City was met with varied reactions from fans and sports figures.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One Minnesota lawmaker and her husband are dead and a senator and his wife are injured as authorities search for the shooter in what officials are calling “targeted” attacks on political figures and their families. Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, 55, was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 and had been serving her 11th term as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. She acted as minority leader from 2017 to 2019, and as speaker of the House from 2019 to 2025. She previously worked for senators Al Gore and John Kerry…

Wildfire conditions are proving favourable for areas in the province and communities have lifted evacuation orders, allowing people to finally return after weeks away from home.

After sacking Luciano Spalletti, Italy are set to appoint Gennaro Gattuso as the team’s manager.

Franchisees in local markets bid for franchise outlets from the master franchise holder: for instance, the franchisee is PT Mitra Adiperkasa (MAP) for Starbucks Indonesia. This model is more exclusive and arguably caters to middle and upper-income segments in urban markets. Meanwhile, mainland Chinese F&B firms offer a low-cost franchise model, extending their reach to non-urban areas. This model disrupts the traditional model, which requires high initial capital and can be highly exclusive. With an initial capital of less than US$40,000, a Mixue franchise business is accessible to many aspiring entrepreneurs in the region. Among the incoming mainland Chinese F&B brands, Mixue is…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldDonald Trump has disclosed almost $60mn in income from one of his cryptocurrency ventures, highlighting how the US president has benefited from his embrace of the digital asset industry.Trump on Friday reported income of $57.4mn derived from his involvement with World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency group he backs with his sons Donald Jr and Eric. The more than 200-page filing, published by the US Office of Government Ethics, an ethics watchdog, shows that Trump holds 15.75bn governance tokens — which provide him…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Metro Bank has been approached by investment firm Pollen Street Capital about a potential takeover that could see the UK high street lender taken private after a turbulent period as a listed company.The London-based private equity group, which focuses on investing in financial services, made an informal approach to Metro Bank in recent weeks, according to people familiar with the matter. They cautioned that talks were at an early stage and there is no certainty of a deal. Metro Bank, which has…

World leaders and senior officials have called on both Israel and Iran to walk back from the brink of all-out war as the bitter enemies traded intense attacks for a second day. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Saturday that Israel’s strikes on Iranian infrastructure had set its nuclear programme back years, without providing evidence, but rejected global calls for restraint. “We will hit every site and every target of the Ayatollahs’ regime, and what they have felt so far is nothing compared with what they will be handed in the coming days,” he said in a video message. During…

The Army is commemorating its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., today which is also President Trump’s 79th birthday. The event, according to Army officials, includes about 6,600 soldiers, as well as about 150 vehicles and over 50 aircraft in the celebration. Large crowds of people lined up along the parade route to watch the festivities. Soldiers and an Army band march during a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025. Brian Snyder / REUTERS Here’s what else to know: Why is the festival and parade being held on June 14? The…