Exits

• A wave of high-profile resignations and firings has created a leadership vacuum at the top of the CDC and FDA. • These departures suggest the Trump administration may be pivoting away from specific goals of the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement. • The instability at these critical health agencies raises concerns about the continuity of public health oversight and the administration's actual policy direction.

• Indian badminton veteran Srikanth Kidambi was eliminated from the Indonesia Open 2026 after a straight-games defeat to Yushi Tanaka on June 2 at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta. • Tanaka secured his place in the next round of the BWF Super 1000 tournament by winning the second game 21-15, outperforming the former World No. 1 in crucial moments. • This result marks a disappointing streak for Kidambi, who suffered back-to-back first-round exits following a loss to Loh Kean Yew at the Singapore Open Super 750 last week.

Sky News Arabia to retain its name in brand licensing deal after criticism of its coverage of the war in SudanSky is exiting its TV news joint venture with the United Arab Emirates, Sky News Arabia, which has been criticised for its coverage of the war in Sudan, with accusations of genocide denial.Sky and its partner IMI – the investment vehicle controlled by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the vice-president of the UAE and owner of Manchester City – have announced a new commercial deal in which the UK-based broadcaster will relinquish all strategic and operational ownership of the 24-hour Arabic language news and current affairs service. Continue reading...

• Zee Entertainment Enterprises is nearing a deal to secure the broadcast and streaming rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India. • The agreement becomes likely after competitor JioStar withdrew from the bidding process for the tournament. • This strategic move highlights Zee's commitment to expanding its sports content portfolio to attract a wider audience.

• Prasar Bharati has officially withdrawn from the bidding process and legal battle at the Delhi High Court regarding the media rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. • This decision leaves Indian football fans facing a potential media blackout, as no broadcaster has secured the rights just three weeks before the tournament begins. • The exit of the state broadcaster creates a significant deadlock in broadcasting availability, leaving the streaming and television status of the event uncertain.

Company founder Steven Marks says US stores will close as it can no longer justify cost of trying to break into crowded marketGuzman y Gomez is closing its US business after failing to establish itself in a market already rich with Mexican food, confirming the American country’s reputation as a “graveyard” for Australian fast food companies.The Mexican-themed chain told shareholders on Friday that the performance of its US stores had not been acceptable, despite its well-publicised plans to “become the best and biggest restaurant company in the world”. Continue reading...

• Malvika Bansod advanced past her Thailand Open second-round match despite facing a stern challenge, demonstrating resilience in her campaign at the Super 500 tournament. • Anmol Kharb fell in the opening rounds, unable to replicate his BWF World Rankings position in on-court performance. • Though separated by just two spots in the BWF rankings, Bansod and Kharb showed contrasting results, highlighting the unpredictability of tournament badminton.