| Why the Iranian Team Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup
- At its first game, the team drew spectators who weren’t coming for the soccer, but rather to protest the regime in Tehran.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:22:32 +0000
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| Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation
- Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:28:03 +0000
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| How Tehran Won the World
- Iran’s defiance in the face of Western aggression has become a rallying cry.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:45:02 +0000
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| China’s Spending Slowdown Deepens as Households Tighten Their Belts
- The unexpected decline in retail sales underscored China’s growing reliance on exports to sustain economic growth as domestic demand continues to falter.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:54:07 +0000
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| This New Party Wants to Write a New Future for Israel
- A new Israeli-Palestinian political party, A Place For Us All, was born out of joint activism and organizing focused on the daily realities on the ground, not grandiose policies.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:05 +0000
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| 8 Dead in B-52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California
- The aircraft burst into flames on Monday morning shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials said. The cause is still under investigation.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:27:41 +0000
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| Naval Mines Could Still Stymie Gulf Shipping After War
- The U.S. Navy will be deploying a new generation of drone-based countermeasures to search the sea floor and surface for any mines Iran laid.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:11:42 +0000
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| Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Trump Is Investigating Him and His Wife
- Aides to Gov. Gavin Newsom of California say several people associated with the couple have been contacted by federal agents in the past week. He criticized the move as politically motivated.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:05:55 +0000
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| A Knicks-Inspired Baby-Naming Boom Is Coming After Championship Win, Experts Say
- Jalen Brunson could become the next Michael Jordan of baby names, but don’t expect more Victors or Wembys, the experts say.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:06:06 +0000
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| Montana Democrats Are Divided Over How to Win a Republican-held Senate Seat
- A rift in Montana between the Democratic nominee and an independent candidate could boost Republican hopes of holding on to an open seat in conservative territory.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:50:23 +0000
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| Netanyahu Says Israel Will Keep Forces in Lebanon, Despite U.S.-Iran Deal
- “The struggle has not ended,” a defiant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israelis.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:31:53 +0000
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| Potential End of War Tests Trump’s Promise of Quick Economic Rebound
- Gas prices and other goods could remain elevated for months, adding to the political challenge facing the White House in the midterm elections.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:56:26 +0000
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| Will Commercial Ships Have to Pay to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz? Maybe.
- Charging a toll is illegal under international law, but some fees are allowed for services. It is not clear what services Iran would provide, but there were no fees charged before the war.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:49:24 +0000
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| Algae Is Turning the Reflecting Pool Green. Again.
- Algal blooms have hit the site, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, after a $14.2 million repair project.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:29:29 +0000
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| How Kratom, an Addictive Gas Station Drug, Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet
- With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:09:17 +0000
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| Dan Sullivan Namesake Is Disqualified From Alaska Senate Ballot
- Republicans had accused Democrats of attempting to confuse voters by boosting a candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:46:37 +0000
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| Lawmakers Warn Trump Officials Not to Pursue Arch Project Without Congress
- In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and national parks officials, several Democrats and a Senate independent said that members of the administration could face fines and even criminal prosecution.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:07:19 +0000
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| In Its Tragic Finale, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Is Interrupted by a Cat
- Performers were tested by the unexpected during a ballet production in Turkey.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:18:33 +0000
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| How Does One Brain Speak Two Languages?
- A new study of bilingual speakers suggests that a single “grammatical engine” in the brain can power multiple languages at once.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:45:23 +0000
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| Kennedy Seeks to Expedite Appeal of Ruling That Blocked His Vaccine Policies
- The health secretary is trying to restart the work of a panel that advises the government on vaccines, after a judge froze its decisions and prevented it from meeting.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:20:26 +0000
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