Today in History: June 2, Lou Gehrig dies of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Baseball’s “Iron Horse,” Lou Gehrig, died in New York of the degenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease; he was 37.
5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility
U.S. health officials say they will complete monitoring at home after remaining symptom-free.
Tens of thousands are making annual peony pilgrimage to University of Michigan’s garden
The garden plant features showy red, pink and white blooms of many shades and varieties.
Pictures: Science Night Live at Orlando Science Center
A guest enters a spinning display during Orlando Science Center’s Science Night Live on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The event was for ages 18 and to enjoy optical illusions, board…
After comeback falls short, Rays are left bloodied and beaten by Tigers
The Rays’ sixth loss in their last eight games dropped their American Leading-leading record to 36-21 and their division lead over the Yankees to one game.
Daily Horoscope for June 02, 2026
Small promises gather real strength with steady follow through. The Sun in Gemini sextiles Saturn in Aries at 6:48 pm EDT, helping ideas become decisions and conversations become commitments. This…
Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
The department says it “disagrees strongly” with the ruling but would abide by it.
Scott Pelley of ’60 Minutes’ accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ the show, report says
The longtime correspondent made the remarks during a tense meeting with the newsmagazine's staff and new producer Nick Bilton.
Gators’ season ends with early NCAA Tournament exit against Troy
UF lost to Troy 10-2 during the deciding game of the NCAA Regional as the Sun Belt Conference champions stun the tournament's No. 8 seed.
Berkshire Hathaway buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison in first deal under new CEO
CEO Greg Abel hinted that he may depart from Warren Buffett’s longtime hands-off operating model at the conglomerate as he announced a $6.8 billion cash acquisition of homebuilder Taylor Morrison.