A wildfire that’s torn through parts of Minnesota’s northwoods this week is now 30% contained.That’s the latest update Thursday morning from fire crews, who tell Bring Me The News that the Birch Bay Fire, northwest of Ely, remains at 35 acres.Throughout the day, firefighters will focus on reinforcing fire containment lines, and physically putting out hot spots within 60 feet of the fire’s perimeter, with help from an additional crew that arrived to the area earlier this week. U.S. Forest Service-Superior National Forest The blaze broke out late Monday afternoon about a half-mile north of North Arm Road and Lindskog Road, at the northwest end of Burntside Lake, then moved into dense woods. On Thursday, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office lifted all evacuation zones, but is still urging residents to use extreme caution when traveling as firefighters and heavy equipment are still in the area. Meanwhile, campfire restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are set to take effect this weekend.From June 6 through June 30, stoves or charcoal/wood grills are banned from the area, though gas or propane cook stoves will still be allowed.“The potential for wildfire is high across all ownerships in northern Minnesota at this time,” Superior National Forest officials posted on Facebook.“It is extremely important that people are careful with any sources of ignition such as smoking devices, dragging chains, and recreational vehicles.” Visitors are also being asked to keep campfires small, watch over them at all times, and make sure embers are cold to the touch before leaving them unattended.

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Symphony Savings App With Travel Rewards Symphony, a fintech company, today launched a consumer savings app that enables users to grow their money while earning points for flights, hotels, and experiences. By combining a fixed 5% APY with rewards on every dollar saved, Symphony introduces a new category of savings, one that rewards for saving instead of spending. Built over the past three years, Symphony’s infrastructure has processed more than $500 million in volume and is used by fintechs, and AI companies. Now, it powers a mass-market savings product, with USDC, a US dollar-denominated payment stablecoin, enabling near-instant settlement and seamless global access. Symphony allows customers to redeem points for travel experiences through its integration with Odynn’s Awayz platform. Consumers can book international and domestic flights as well as premier global hotels within the app using Symphony points. It’s not clear how these points can be used, but they show a bunch of airlines on their site and they still have Spirit in there. The Symphony app is powered by Modern Treasury, which provides the underlying payments infrastructure, stablecoin orchestration, and compliance systems that support secure and reliable transactions. It has capabilities across ACH, wire, RTP, and FedNow, and stablecoin on- and off- ramps. Symphony’s app features include: Earn your way: Choose between maximizing interest or earning more points based on your goals. Watch your growth: See how your savings and rewards build over time with clear, real-time tracking. Save automatically: Set up recurring deposits to make saving consistent and effortless. All-in-one dashboard: Manage your money and rewards in one place, without juggling multiple apps. Secure and safe: Using bank-grade encryption and multiple layers of eligible coverage and advanced, proprietary technology, users can be sure their funds are safe. Real-time support: Access AI assistance with the option to connect to a real person. Symphony says that the 5% APY is currently a fixed rate, generated from diversified lending strategies including U.S. Treasury Bills, institutional credit, and asset-backed lending. Your funds are protected by multiple layers of coverage: SIPC protection through our licensed custody partners, supplemental excess coverage via Lloyd’s of London, DeFi-deployment coverage via Nexus Mutual for smart-contract and protocol risks, and a dedicated reserve fund. Together these address events such as custodian failure, insolvency, and smart-contract exploits — they are not deposit (FDIC) insurance. Symphony is only available in the Apple app store for now, with Android version coming soon. You can find some more details (but not much) on their site, and see their F6S profile here. Guru’s Wrap-up Symphony is an interesting concept that rewards saving instead of spending, which is something we don’t see very often. The advertised 5% APY is competitive, and earning travel rewards on deposits could appeal to points enthusiasts. However, this is a brand-new fintech product and funds are not FDIC insured. While Symphony describes several layers of protection, those are different from traditional bank deposit insurance. If you’re interested in testing the platform, it might make sense to start with a small amount and see how the experience develops over time. The post Symphony Launches 5% APY Savings App With Travel Rewards appeared first on Danny the Deal Guru.

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Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district have detained a notorious woman drug peddler, Sheema Bibi, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. She was involved in multiple drug peddling cases and has been lodged in District Jail Bhaderwah as part of efforts to curb the drug menace.

Target Circle Deal Days Target today announced its upcoming Target Circle Deal Days. The four-day sale event which competes with Amazon Prime Day, rewards members of the free Target Circle loyalty program with exclusive access to savings on the season’s most sought-after styles and essentials. Running June 23–26, the event features up to 45% off thousands of items across apparel, beauty, home, toys and essentials. Early access begins June 22 for members of Target Circle 360, the paid membership tier. You can find more details here. List of Deals Top four-day offers: Up to 45% off select kitchen items including Cuisinart, Keurig and Ninja Up to 45% off select floorcare including Bissell, Hoover and Sharper Image 40% off back-to-school and college essentials including: JanSport backpacks Casaluna and Threshold bedding and bath items Select writing tools from BIC, Expo, Paper Mate and Sharpie 40% off select women’s clothing including A New Day and Universal Thread 40% off select beauty items, including Hot Tools, KISS and Revlon 40% off Sun Squad outdoor gear and coolers Deal of the Day: New one-day-only offers will be revealed daily throughout the event, including 40% off or more on select items from national brands like Crocs, Igloo and Sun Bum, as well as guest-favorite owned brands like Goodfellow and Pillowfort. Exclusive Target Circle member offer: On June 23, Target Circle members can enjoy a free hot or iced brewed coffee or Bullseye cookie in the more than 1,800 Target stores with a Starbucks coffeehouse. To redeem, Circle members can simply scan the barcode in the Wallet tab of the Target app at the Starbucks coffeehouse upon checkout.1 Limited-time new member offers: Guests who join Target Circle June 14–22 will receive 15% off their first purchase. Guests who apply for a Target Circle Card between June 14–26 and are approved will receive $100 in Target Circle Rewards.2 Guests who enroll in a Target Circle 360 annual membership June 14–26 will receive 50% off their first year.3 Additional savings opportunities for students, teachers and military members: Student & Teacher Appreciation Discount: College students and teachers can receive over 50% off an annual Target Circle 360 membership4, which includes free, fast shipping, same-day delivery, monthly freebies and early access to select sales and collaborations. Military Appreciation Discount: Verified military members, veterans and their families who are Target Circle members will also receive 20% off one qualifying storewide purchase June 21–July 4. The post Target Circle Deal Days Running June 23–26, Early Access for Target Circle 360 Members appeared first on Danny the Deal Guru.

Following a fatal fire at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar that killed 21, another property linked to the owner has been discovered, revealing a labyrinthine basement with cramped rooms, extensive wooden panelling, and severe fire safety concerns, including lack of ventilation and unauthorised construction.

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Pride Month's arrival means a calendar rich with options to celebrate the community. From Pride festivals to choir concerts, downtown Minneapolis to historic rural celebrations, there's a ton taking place.To aid in the quest to figure out summer plans, here are some of the most exciting, most anticipated, and most offbeat Pride events happening around the Twin Cities in 2026. Red Wing PrideRed Wing Pride/Facebook East Central Minnesota PrideSaturday, June 6 at Robinson Park in Pine CityHow about some love for the nation's first rural Pride celebration? The organization was honored this spring with a historical marker in Voyageur Park, recognizing the location of the nation's first rural Pride celebration. It's now a long-running and storied tradition in Pine City, worthy of being the subject of the nation's first rural LGBTQ+ historical marker. (free)Pride FestivalsAs always, there are Pride festivals taking place across the state. Here are a few beyond Twin Cities Pride taking place this month.Anoka Pride Day: June 6 at Riverfront Memorial Park in AnokaEast Central Minnesota Pride: June 6 at Robinson Park in Pine CityGolden Valley Pride: June 13 at Brookview Park in Golden ValleySouth St. Paul Pride: June 13 at Central Square in South St. PaulSt. Paul Pride Festival and Parade: June 13–14 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. PaulBloomington Pride MN Festival: June 14 at Bloomington Civic Plaza in BloomingtonRed Wing Pride: June 20 at Central Park Band Shell in Red WingWSP Pride in the Park: July 11 at West St. Paul Sports Complex in West St. PaulCalliope Women’s Chorus Celebrates 50th Anniversary ConcertSaturday, June 6 at Sundin Music Hall in St. PaulThe state's oldest queer feminist chorus is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a performance in the concert hall at Hamline University. (starting at $5.50)Midsummer Pride PartySaturday, June 20 at Franconia Sculpture Park in FranconiaThe sculpture park's annual Pride celebration will include art-making workshops led by artists Edson Rosas and Sebastian Duncan-Portuondo, as well as flower crowns, face painting, an all-ages drag show, and a dance party. (free)PurrrideSaturday, June 20 at Insight Brewing in MinneapolisThe brewery's annual "charity party for cats and queers" is back from 1–6 p.m. It'll include a kitten snuggling booth, a DJ, an artist market, food trucks, and a re-release of the brewery's Doe Eyes saison. (free) Twin Cities Pride ParadePhoto courtesy Twin Cities Pride Twin Cities PrideJune 26–28 at Loring Park in MinneapolisThe largest Pride festival in the state returns with the usual heap of events. On June 26, TC Pride Youth Night will take place at Loring Park. Then the big events arrive. The massive free festival takes over the park throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, with hundreds of vendors, a memorial garden, kids' activities, artists, and live performances. This year, the Twin Cities Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, starting at 11 a.m., running down Hennepin Avenue from 3rd St. to Spruce. (free)Pride Beer DabblerFriday, June 26 at Parade Park Soccer Stadium in MinneapolisThe 14th annual Pride Beer Dabbler sets up shop just down the street from Loring Park, home of Twin Cities Pride. There will be a whole lot of community and local craft beer. ($55–$70)Flip Phone XXL Pride - Pride EditionSaturday, June 27 at First Avenue in MinneapolisFlip Phone, the Minnesota-founded event promoter that hosts drag brunches all year, is once again very busy in June. That includes its annual party at First Avenue. This get-together will feature Lushious Massacr and Joey Jay, along with DJ Larry Peace and a litany of special guests. ($37.14) The view from the Hewing Hotel rooftopViews of downtown Minneapolis from the Hewing Hotel rooftop. Photo by Adam Uren | Bring Me The News. Sun's Out, Buns Out Pride CelebrationSaturday, June 27 at Hewing Hotel rooftop in MinneapolisThe Hewing is hosting music, drinks specials, sunshine, and access to the pool deck for a rooftop party from noon to 4 p.m. ($40)Pride moviesMany movie theaters are leaning into Pride Month with special screenings. That includes series at the Main Cinema and Parkway Theater, as well as one-off events elsewhere.Here's a taste of some of the screenings taking place around the Twin Cities. June 6: "Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy" (1996) at The Main CinemaJune 7: "Bigfoot Woods" (2026) at The Main Cinema, with filmmaker Elizabeth ChatelainJune 7: "My Sunnyside" and "Amma's Pride" at The Main CinemaJune 11: "The Watermelon Woman" (1996) at The Parkway TheaterJune 14: Smitten Kitten presents CrazySexyWeird: A Night of Kinky, Erotic, and Bizarre Short Films at Bryant Lake BowlJune 17: "Asco: Without Permission" (2025) at The Main CinemaJune 18: "Leviticus" (2026) at The Main CinemaJune 24: Queer Cinema for Palestine 2026 at The Main CinemaJune 25: "Kinky Boots" (2005) at The Parkway TheaterAnd lots moreJune 4, 11, 18, and 25: Pride Trivia at Sociable Cider Werks in MinneapolisJune 6: Cheers to Pride Fundraiser at Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka; A Bar of Their Own in Minneapolis; InBound Brewing in Minneapolis; Utepil Brewing in Minneapolis; and elsewhereJune 6: Pride Market at Utepils Brewing in MinneapolisJune 7: Pride Brew-unch at La Doña Cervecería in MinneapolisJune 7, 13, 14, 20, 27, and 28: A Brunch of Drag at Lush in MinneapolisJune 10: Ariana Grande Drag Bingo at Lush in MinneapolisJune 10: Queer Book Club at Moon Palace Books in MinneapolisJune 11: Pop-Up Choir with the Morris Park Singers at Queermunity in MinneapolisJune 12: Pride Skate Party at Cheap Skate Roller Center in Coon RapidsJune 12–13: Looking for Liza with Mistress Ginger at Bryant Lake Bowl in MinneapolisJune 12, 19, and 26: Happy Hour Bingo benefiting the Aliveness Project at Black Hart of St. Paul in St. Paul June 12: Inbound Twins Pride Celebration at Inbound BrewCo in MinneapolisJune 13: Queering Indigeneity Open House at Minnesota Museum of American Art in St. PaulJune 13: Tee Time Drag Shows - PRIDEFEST at Can Can Wonderland in St. Paul ($16)June 14: Rainbow Story Hour with Ladies of the Lakes at Queermunity in MinneapolisJune 18: The Gay Agenda comedy show at Black Hart of St. Paul in St. Paul (free)June 20: Spotlight Science: SciPride at Bell Museum in St. PaulJune 20: Quiet Riot: Sensory-Friendly Pride Celebration at Queermunity in MinneapolisJune 20: Lush: Live! A Drag Cabaret at Lush in MinneapolisJune 20: Pride Family Fest at Graze Food Hall in MinneapolisJune 21: TC Pride Paddle '26 in Taylors FallsJune 21: The Siblinghood of Traveling Slut Pants: A Dungeons and Dragons Actual Play Live at The Hive Collaborative in St. PaulJune 21: Queer Neurodivergent Gathering at Queermunity in MinneapolisJune 25: Voila! A Drag Cabaret at Volstead's Emporium in MinneapolisJune 26: The Klituation Pride Party at First Avenue in MinneapolisJune 27: Gothess - MPLS Burning Hearts Pride Party at Fine Line in MinneapolisJune 27: Pride Bar Crawl in MinneapolisJune 27–28: One Voice Mixed Chorus presents Royalty at Ordway Concert Hall

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The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.

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