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Democrat Xavier Becerra advances in California governor's race

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances in California governor's race

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state. Becerra leaned on his more than 35 years in public office, including as state attorn…

The News Flicker·June 5, 2026

US military says it shot down Iranian drones

US military says it shot down Iranian drones

The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response. U.S. Central Command said on social media that the “a…

The News Flicker·June 5, 2026

US attorney opens investigations into California's elections

US attorney opens investigations into California's elections

The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles says it has opened “multiple election fraud investigations” related to California’s elections and sent a prosecutor to the county’s vote-counting center. The Friday developments came a day after President Donald Trump…

The News Flicker·June 5, 2026

Amit Shah's visit to Tripura Sundari temple cancelled

Amit Shah's visit to Tripura Sundari temple cancelled

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's helicopter could not take off for the Tripura Sundari temple due to bad weather, and therefore the visit was cancelled on Friday. Shah arrived in Agartala on Thursday evening. He is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for a h…

The News Flicker·June 5, 2026

Coconuts: One of the World’s Most Versatile Plants

Coconuts: One of the World’s Most Versatile Plants

Podcast Transcript The coconut is one of the most useful plants on Planet Earth. It can provide food, drink, oil, fiber, fuel, building materials, and even income for millions of people across the tropics.  It can float across oceans, take root on distant sho…

The News Flicker·June 5, 2026