WATCH: Mace says Trump’s endorsement hasn’t sealed SC gubernatorial race: ‘It’s a dog fight’

June 7, 2026 4:00am EDT / Updated June 7, 2026 4:25am EDT / Fox News

Mace says grassroots Republicans are ‘very upset’ with Trump’s decision to back Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette

[‘I knew it was on the line’: Mace links Trump endorsement snub to Epstein files vote]

Mace suggests her support for releasing Epstein-related files may have contributed to Trump’s decision to endorse rival Pamela Evette, argues grassroots voters remain unhappy with Trump’s endorsement. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital)

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Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., told Fox News Digital ahead of Tuesday’s South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary that President Donald Trump’s endorsement has done little to boost her opponent’s standing with conservative voters, arguing that many grassroots Republicans are “very upset” with the decision.

“It’s not going over well for her with the grassroots, which is why she didn’t get much of a bump,” Mace said. “She got maybe a five point bump — not much.”

“And she’s going to be in a runoff and I think at that point all bets are off.”

Mace was referring to South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, whom Trump endorsed last week, as Mace and Trump have publicly broken in recent months.

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Mace and Trump have split publicly ahead of South Carolina’s governor’s race, with the congresswoman arguing her push for the release of Epstein-related files may have jeopardized her chances of securing the president’s endorsement.(Win McNamee/Getty Images; Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

“It’s a dog fight,” Mace said. “We’re in it and I’m gonna fight to the death.”

Mace shared that she wasn’t shocked when Trump chose not to endorse her because of her vote in Congress to push for the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

“I knew it was on the line when I voted to release the Epstein files, and I’m a survivor,” Mace said. “If the price to pay for an endorsement was to not release those files, I would never pay it.”

Mace was one of four Republicans to sign a petition last year to force a vote in the House on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation that urged the Department of Justice to publish all its information on its probe into Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell — millions of documents.

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Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell pictured in 2005.(Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images)

Trump’s endorsement in the Republican primary was also in favor of South Carolina’s current term-limited governor, Henry McMaster, who has also endorsed Evette as his potential successor. Trump wrote that he expected Evette would choose the current governor’s son, Henry McMaster Jr., as her lieutenant governor.

“Pam Evette is a good friend, fighter, and WINNER, and will be a terrific Governor of South Carolina,” the president posted. “Pam has my Complete and Total Endorsement — SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”

Trump’s endorsement came days before the June 9 primary and as early voting was getting underway in South Carolina.

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President Donald Trump signs an executive order directing a customs crackdown amid trade gaps in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C.(Photographer: Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Tuesday’s crowded Republican primary field includes Evette, Attorney General Alan Wilson, Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., businessman Rom Reddy and Mace. If no candidate wins a majority, the top two finishers will advance to a runoff — a situation Mace predicted could reshape the race despite Trump’s backing of Evette.

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“I disagree with this endorsement,” Mace said. “And I’m going to vote for myself. I’m asking voters in South Carolina to vote for me as well on Tuesday.”

Hannah Brennan is a Digital Production Assistant on the Politics team. She previously interned at the Aspen Daily News, where she covered local government meetings, community developments, cultural events and nationally significant political events. Her reporting included coverage of the Aspen Security Forum and appearances by prominent leaders such as former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. She graduated early with high distinction from the University of Colorado Boulder in December 2025 and joined Fox News Digital in January 2026.

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马国华人文化节雨中传薪火

2026年6月7日 19:44 / 联合早报

马来西亚第41届全国华人文化节火炬礼星期天（6月7日）上午在马六甲三宝山进行，华总会长林家全（右四）与各州华堂代表在雨中高举火炬，象征中华文化在风雨飘摇里仍薪火相传。 （星洲日报）

马来西亚第41届全国华人文化节火炬礼星期天（6月7日）上午在马六甲三宝山开始点燃火炬仪式时突然下起大雨，但并未浇熄华社代表传承文化的热情。参与者仍在雨中点燃和传承火炬，象征中华文化在马国薪火相传。

华人文化节是由马国中华大会堂总会（简称华总）主催，各州中华大会堂（简称华堂）轮流承办。今年主题是“天泽人道，山河皓照”，承办单位是马六甲华堂。

出席活动者包括华总会长林家全及各州华堂代表，以及首相安华政治秘书曾敏凯。这也是首次有首相秘书参与活动。

林家全致辞时说，首相署这次特别拨款20万令吉（约6万4000新元）作为大会经费，他希望这并非一次性的拨款，而能成为制度化的常年拨款，以象征马国政府支持各族多元文化发展。

华人文化节与三宝山渊源极深。三宝山又称三保山，相传明朝三宝太监（又称三保太监）郑和下西洋时曾停驻于此。马六甲州政府1984年准备铲平三宝山，马国华社于是发动保山运动，并在三宝山举行首届华人文化节。

新加坡诗人杜南发作词、音乐人张泛作曲的诗乐《传灯》，也在那时开始传唱全马。从第七届华人文化节开始，历届文化节都设有在三宝山点燃并传承火炬的仪式。

Florida and Texas are battling for new residents. DeSantis thinks he found an advantage

June 7, 2026 7:00am EDT / Fox News

Florida and Texas have for years attracted Americans feeling high-tax, high-cost states with an absence of personal income tax and business-friendly policies. Now, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is betting that reducing property taxes could become the Sunshine State’s next competitive advantage.

The stakes extend well beyond Florida.

The competition for new residents translates directly to political influence, with population growth affecting everything from congressional representation to Electoral College votes.

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As Americans continue relocating to southern states in search of affordability amid a bubbling economic crisis, the latest proposal in Florida could become a test of whether low-tax states can further widen their advantage over higher-tax rivals.

Supporters argue it would strengthen Florida’s appeal to homeowners, retirees and businesses while giving it a new edge over competitors like fellow red state Texas. Critics counter that any tax savings must eventually be offset through spending cuts, higher fees or alternative revenue sources, making Florida a potential case study in both the promise and the pitfalls of aggressive tax reduction.

The governor is backing a constitutional amendment that would dramatically expand Florida’s homestead exemption, potentially lowering tax bills for millions of homeowners.

Under the proposal, Florida’s existing $50,000 homestead exemption would increase to $150,000 in 2027 and to $250,000 in 2028. In practice, the exemption reduces the portion of a home’s value that is subject to taxation, lowering the tax bill for qualifying homeowners.

For homeowners, that could translate to meaningful tax savings. For local governments, however, it would mean collecting substantially less revenue from one of their largest funding sources.

That tension between tax relief and government funding is at the heart of the debate.

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The proposed constitutional amendment would significantly increase Florida’s homestead property tax exemption beginning in 2027.(John Greim/LightRocket/Getty Images)

State analysts estimate the measure could reduce local government revenue by more than $8.4 billion annually, raising questions about how cities and counties would make up the difference.

Backers say the proposal would provide relief to homeowners at a time when many Floridians are grappling with rising housing costs, insurance premiums and inflation. Critics, however, warn that property taxes help fund many of the local services residents rely on every day.

“While the idea of eliminating the property tax sounds appealing, it’s important to remember the local services those tax dollars provide,” Nicole Fox, a policy analyst with the Center for State Tax Policy at the Tax Foundation, told Fox News Digital.

“The quality of a community’s schools and roads, as well as the safety of a community, are important both for quality of life and contributing to the value of one’s home,” she added.

Fox noted that the proposal would eventually eliminate roughly 36% of homestead property taxes and argued that a reduction of that magnitude would likely require some form of replacement revenue.

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“When you are talking about 36% of homestead property taxes eventually being eliminated, there must be a plan for at least some degree of revenue replacement,” Fox said. “Currently that plan is unknown.”

Fox, who recently co-authored a Tax Foundation analysis of the Florida proposal, argued the measure could shift the tax burden onto businesses, renters and property owners who do not qualify for the homestead exemption.

“It would do so through less stable revenue sources that could alter consumer behaviors and negatively impact businesses, as well as shift the burden to those who do not qualify for the homestead exemption,” Fox said.

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Florida’s latest property tax debate comes as the state continues to attract new residents from across the country.(Sven Hoppe/Picture Alliance/Getty Images)

Florida already has “a very competitive tax structure,” Fox added, but warned that “this drastic restructure risks significant uncertainty and economic harm.”

Whether voters ultimately embrace the proposal remains an open question. The constitutional amendment must receive support from at least 60% of voters to take effect.

If approved, supporters argue it could cement Florida’s status as one of the nation’s most attractive destinations for homeowners and businesses, potentially giving it a new advantage over competitors like Texas and South Carolina.

Population shifts, should they continue, could carry hefty political consequences in future elections as faster-growing states gain influence over who is in power in their state houses and Washington.(Slim Aarons/Getty Images)

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If critics are right, however, the proposal could become a test case for whether billions of dollars in property tax relief can be delivered without shifting costs elsewhere.

Either way, the debate unfolding in Florida is being watched closely as states compete for residents, businesses and investment in an increasingly mobile America.

Amanda covers the intersection of business and politics for Fox News Digital.

国大中文系荣休教授苏新鋈去世 享年89岁

2026年6月7日 19:57 / 联合早报 安诗一

新加坡国立大学荣休教授苏新鋈于星期六（6月6日）离世，享年89岁。

苏新鋈生前在新加坡的社会层面积极推动儒家思想，于1980年代我国倡导中学生修读《儒家伦理》时，以专家身份加入筹备委员会，为儒学在新加坡的传播做出重大贡献。

苏新鋈曾在新加坡南洋大学、国大中文系任教，其间曾任香港大学中文系客座教授、 新加坡儒家伦理思想委员会委员、 台北中央研究院文哲研究所义务研究员、新加坡东亚人文研究所教授等。

他师承牟宗三、王叔岷等大家，治学贯通儒道，考据与义理兼长。主要著作包括《郭象庄学平议》和《先秦儒学论集》等。

国大中文系主任王昌伟教授星期天（7日）在脸书贴文，形容苏新鋈为一位坐言起行的学者。

“在那个普遍认为儒家鄙视经济发展，导致中国落后于西方的年代，苏老师力排众议，通过《孔子的经济思想》《孟子的经济思想》等一系列论文，指出孔孟等思想家在提倡个人道德修养的同时，也不忽略发展经济的重要性。”

人类首位“万亿富翁”诞生在即：每小时花100万、24小时不停，还要花114年！

2026年6月7日 19:26 / 联合早报

人类首位“万亿富翁”诞生在即：每小时花100万、24小时不停，还要花114年！

SpaceX若顺利完成上市，马斯克身家或突破1万亿美元，成为史上首位“万亿富翁”，财富规模将超过全球绝大多数国家的经济体量。 （路透社）

全球首富马斯克有望成为人类历史上首位个人财富突破1万亿美元（约1.29万亿新元）的“万亿富翁”。这一前所未见的数字，不仅超过新加坡、台湾等经济体的经济规模，也高于另外四名科技巨头的财富总和。

美国有线电视新闻网（CNN）报道，目前担任特斯拉首席执行长的马斯克，凭借持有的股票和期权，身家约2730亿美元（约3524亿新元）。若他创办的SpaceX按计划于下周完成首次公开募股（IPO），公司估值可望达到1.77万亿美元（约2.29万亿新元）。

由于马斯克持有接近一半股份，因此他的个人资产届时或增加约8410亿美元。换言之，若IPO顺利完成，他在特斯拉和SpaceX两家公司的持股价值合计将达到约1.11万亿美元。

不过，CNN报道指出，这些财富大多属于随市场估值波动的“账面财富”，并非银行账户中的现金。

1万亿美元是什么概念？

1万亿美元究竟有多庞大？据计算，一个人每小时花费100万美元、全天24小时不停，也需要超过114年才能花完这笔钱。

根据国际货币基金组织（IMF）数据，全球只有20个经济体的国内生产总值（GDP）超过1.1万亿美元。这意味着马斯克的潜在财富将超过全球绝大多数经济体的经济规模，包括台湾（9770亿美元）、瑞典（7600亿美元）、新加坡（6600亿美元）和南非（4800亿美元）。

即使把另外四名科技富豪——亚马逊创办人贝索斯、甲骨文创办人埃里森，以及谷歌联合创办人佩奇和布林的财富全部相加，总额约1.09万亿美元，仍略低于马斯克的潜在身家。

此外，美国第三大城市休斯敦所有住宅和商业房地产总值约8790亿美元，而2025年全美新车销售总额约7890亿美元，两者同样低于马斯克可能拥有的财富规模。

若SpaceX成功上市，马斯克不仅将进一步扩大与其他富豪之间的差距，也可能改写人类商业史上的个人财富纪录。

Political dynasties carry new baggage as voters vilify the elite

June 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. EDT / The Washington Post

Family names have long given candidates a boost. In the era of No Kings, they can also make for an easy attack.

By Teo Armus

Kennedy heir and Democratic congressional candidates Jack Schlossberg, with his mother, Caroline Kennedy, at a Mother’s Day event in New York. (Ron Adar/SOPA Images/Reuters Connect)

If voters were looking purely for politicians with familiar family names, they would have plenty of options in this week’s primaries for Maine governor.

Angus King III, a Democrat, is looking to follow in the footsteps of his father and namesake — now one of the state’s U.S. senators.

与家人赴日旅游期间失踪 美国大学生陈尸京都山区

2026年6月7日 17:08 / 联合早报

美国大学生希金博坦在日本京都旅游期间，因为与母亲就使用ChatGPT规划行程的问题发生争执，决定与家人分开行动，独自探索京都，最终被发现陈尸京都郊外山区。 （路透社）

一名美国大学生跟随家人在日本京都旅游期间失踪，搜救人员连续多日搜索后，星期六（6月6日）在京都郊外山区发现他的遗体。

这名20岁青年此前曾与母亲因使用人工智能（AI）工具ChatGPT规划行程而发生争执，过后独自离开家人探索京都并失去联络。警方仍在调查死因。

据美国有线电视新闻网（CNN）报道，死者是现年20岁的詹姆斯·希金博坦（James Higginbotham），为美国奥本大学第三年学生。他的家人星期六通过社媒发文证实，日本志愿搜救组织已在京都郊外山区发现希金博坦的遗体。

希金博坦的母亲南希受访时说，儿子十分热爱大自然和户外活动，是一名坚定的环保主义者。他在奥本大学主修可持续工程，约一年前开始实行纯素饮食，并经常阅读与自然生态相关的书籍。这次到日本旅行，他随身携带一本介绍蝴蝶的书。

根据家属说法，一家人5月29日在京都旅行期间，希金博坦曾与母亲就使用ChatGPT规划行程的问题发生争执。他认为，这类AI技术会消耗大量能源和自然资源。之后，他决定独自探索京都，并与父母及弟弟分开行动。

家人起初通过Life360定位应用追踪他的行踪，发现他曾搭乘列车并到访数家商店。其后，父母发短信询问他的去向。不久后，他关闭了定位功能。南希说，这样的举动与儿子平时习惯明显不同，因此让家人感到不安。

监控录像最后一次拍到希金博坦，是他在京都市山科区（Yamashina）独自一人沿着一条通往附近山林登山步道的小路行走。

警方怀疑热爱远足的希金博坦进入山区，6月2日动员逾百名警员、搜救犬和直升机展开72小时搜寻，但受恶劣天气影响，最终未发现其踪迹。直到6日，日本志愿搜救队才在京都郊外山区发现他的遗体。

与家人赴日旅游期间失踪 美国大学生陈尸京都山区

2026年6月7日 17:08 / 联合早报

美国大学生希金博坦在日本京都旅游期间，因为与母亲就使用ChatGPT规划行程的问题发生争执，决定与家人分开行动，独自探索京都，最终被发现陈尸京都郊外山区。 （路透社）

一名美国大学生跟随家人在日本京都旅游期间失踪，搜救人员连续多日搜索后，星期六（6月6日）在京都郊外山区发现他的遗体。

这名20岁青年此前曾与母亲因使用人工智能（AI）工具ChatGPT规划行程而发生争执，过后独自离开家人探索京都并失去联络。警方仍在调查死因。

据美国有线电视新闻网（CNN）报道，死者是现年20岁的詹姆斯·希金博坦（James Higginbotham），为美国奥本大学第三年学生。他的家人星期六通过社媒发文证实，日本志愿搜救组织已在京都郊外山区发现希金博坦的遗体。

希金博坦的母亲南希受访时说，儿子十分热爱大自然和户外活动，是一名坚定的环保主义者。他在奥本大学主修可持续工程，约一年前开始实行纯素饮食，并经常阅读与自然生态相关的书籍。这次到日本旅行，他随身携带一本介绍蝴蝶的书。

根据家属说法，一家人5月29日在京都旅行期间，希金博坦曾与母亲就使用ChatGPT规划行程的问题发生争执。他认为，这类AI技术会消耗大量能源和自然资源。之后，他决定独自探索京都，并与父母及弟弟分开行动。

家人起初通过Life360定位应用追踪他的行踪，发现他曾搭乘列车并到访数家商店。其后，父母发短信询问他的去向。不久后，他关闭了定位功能。南希说，这样的举动与儿子平时习惯明显不同，因此让家人感到不安。

监控录像最后一次拍到希金博坦，是他在京都市山科区（Yamashina）独自一人沿着一条通往附近山林登山步道的小路行走。

警方怀疑热爱远足的希金博坦进入山区，6月2日动员逾百名警员、搜救犬和直升机展开72小时搜寻，但受恶劣天气影响，最终未发现其踪迹。直到6日，日本志愿搜救队才在京都郊外山区发现他的遗体。

英航母公司国际航空集团（IAG）预计，由于中东战争推高油价，使2026年的燃油成本将比之前多出约约29亿8000万新元。 （法新社）

英国航空说，相比以度假客为主的航空公司，公司的顾客群结构让它更有空间在夏季旅游旺季过后调高票价。

彭博社报道，英航母公司国际航空集团（IAG）首席执行长多伊尔（Sean Doyle）星期六（6月6日）在国际航空运输协会（IATA）年会上受访时说：“像英国航空这种品牌，长途航线多、商务客多、高端舱位也多，我们预期票价上涨的传导幅度，可能会比那些只在短途休闲市场竞争的航空公司更大。”

不过他也强调：“夏季过后具体会怎么走，还要看市场情况。”

IAG在5月公布业绩时说，计划通过增加收入和节省成本，抵消大约六成的燃油支出。集团预计，由于中东战争推高油价，2026年的燃油成本将比之前多出约20亿欧元（约29亿8000新元）。

多伊尔指出，对商务旅客来说，票价上涨往往不是决定要不要出行的关键。“当人们出差是为了谈生意、签合约时，机票贵一点，通常不会左右他们是否成行的决定。”

目前，全球航空业都在承受伊朗冲突带来的燃油成本压力。

法荷航集团（Air France-KLM）选择暂停招聘，并削减包括员工差旅在内的一些非必要开支来应对。德国汉莎航空则通过提高机票收入，并关闭旗下区域航空公司CityLine来压缩成本。

英国航空：或在夏季旺季后调高票价

2026年6月7日 17:27 / 联合早报

英国航空：或在夏季旺季后调高票价

英航母公司国际航空集团（IAG）预计，由于中东战争推高油价，使2026年的燃油成本将比之前多出约约29亿8000万新元。 （法新社）

英国航空说，相比以度假客为主的航空公司，公司的顾客群结构让它更有空间在夏季旅游旺季过后调高票价。

彭博社报道，英航母公司国际航空集团（IAG）首席执行长多伊尔（Sean Doyle）星期六（6月6日）在国际航空运输协会（IATA）年会上受访时说：“像英国航空这种品牌，长途航线多、商务客多、高端舱位也多，我们预期票价上涨的传导幅度，可能会比那些只在短途休闲市场竞争的航空公司更大。”

不过他也强调：“夏季过后具体会怎么走，还要看市场情况。”

IAG在5月公布业绩时说，计划通过增加收入和节省成本，抵消大约六成的燃油支出。集团预计，由于中东战争推高油价，2026年的燃油成本将比之前多出约20亿欧元（约29亿8000新元）。

多伊尔指出，对商务旅客来说，票价上涨往往不是决定要不要出行的关键。“当人们出差是为了谈生意、签合约时，机票贵一点，通常不会左右他们是否成行的决定。”

目前，全球航空业都在承受伊朗冲突带来的燃油成本压力。

法荷航集团（Air France-KLM）选择暂停招聘，并削减包括员工差旅在内的一些非必要开支来应对。德国汉莎航空则通过提高机票收入，并关闭旗下区域航空公司CityLine来压缩成本。