Trump Rebukes Israel Over Strike on Beirut

Tehran threatened to pull out of talks and retaliate after the Israeli military hit what it said was a Hezbollah command center.

The Courts Should Rein in Trump's Proposed Section 301 Tariffs as Well

A guest post by Georgetown law Professor Peter E. Harrell.

Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on turning 80 in birthday call, vows more Ukraine peace talks at G7 on Tuesday

Zelenskyy congratulated Trump on turning 80 and discussed peace efforts in a phone call ahead of the G7 Summit, where the two leaders agreed to meet.

Hegseth says Hezbollah-Israel strikes won’t impact US-Iran peace deal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday said strikes traded between Hezbollah and Israel won’t impact the U.S.-Iran peace deal, hours ahead of a scheduled electronic signing for the agreement.  “From all I know, we are on track. It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. There’s logistics involved into how these things…

Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked

Russia and the United States projected their own centralized views onto Ukraine and Iran, analysts said. As a result, the smaller countries trapped larger ones in a costly confrontation.

Trump says Israeli strike on Lebanon should not have happened, but Iran deal close - Reuters

Trump says Israeli strike on Lebanon should not have happened, but Iran deal close  Reuters

Swiss Voters Reject Population Cap to Manage Immigration

A “yes” vote would have sparked a diplomatic clash with the European Union.

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march - Reuters

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march  Reuters

Guest Column | Savoring the sips and sounds of a Greek taverna - The Washington Post

Guest Column | Savoring the sips and sounds of a Greek taverna  The Washington Post

America doesn’t have to start at Square 1 to fight Medicare fraud

The government is right to focus on fraud, waste and abuse. But its oversight efforts should be targeted, data-driven and aligned with demonstrated risk.

America’s public health programs must cover medically tailored meals

When you prescribe the nourishing meals that people require, they get healthier — and the system spends less.

Opinion | Why Europe won’t have the new Siri - The Washington Post

Opinion | Why Europe won’t have the new Siri  The Washington Post

Mullin on FISA lapse: Threat level ‘highest it’s ever been’

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Sunday said the department is facing a threat level that’s the “highest it’s ever been” with the lapse of spy powers authorized by Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The powers expired on Friday after lawmakers chose not to extend the warrantless surveillance of individuals living…

Stephen A. Smith on political future: I only want ‘the big job’

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith laid out his political ambitions in a Sunday interview, saying he would only seek the presidency if he were to ever run for public office. “I’m not interested in being no vice president. I’m not interested in being number two,” he said when asked by CNN’s Kasie Hunt on “State…

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business - Reuters

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business  Reuters

Trump warns Israel, Iran to ‘not blow’ emerging peace deal

President Trump on Sunday warned Israel and Iran to “not blow” the finalization of an emerging peace deal amid strikes in Lebanon. “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down,” Trump wrote on Truth Social after he signaled Saturday that…

Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs - Reuters

Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs  Reuters

Did a medieval flying monk spot Halley's comet, twice? It's complicated

University of Leicester historian thinks Eilmer of Malmesbury saw two different comets: in 1018 and 1066

The U.S.-led war in Iran will dominate Trump's G7 trip to France

The gathering was originally expected to be a meeting focused on a variety of separate economic and security issues.

Trump, Hegseth lean on GOP to move defense dollars

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are in a full court press to sell GOP lawmakers on a massive funding injection for the Pentagon’s budget. Hegseth this past week spoke with senior House Republicans in at least two separate conversations to discuss military spending, with the most recent taking place Thursday at the Pentagon.…

Voters Reject Anti-Islam Candidate in Mayoral Race in Dallas Suburb

The election for mayor of Frisco, Texas, became a referendum on diversity and a test of anti-Muslim messaging in a general election contest.

Children in foster care gain access to Trump accounts under first lady’s initiative

Children in foster care were expected to have a difficult time accessing Trump accounts. First lady Melania Trump's announcement appears likely to change that.

President Trump Endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Senate Runoff

Mr. Trump backed Mr. Collins over Derek Dooley, a former football coach supported by Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican whose relationship with the president is strained.

Lebanon says three killed in Israeli strike on Beirut suburb

Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win - Reuters

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win  Reuters

UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

Former Iran deal negotiator: 60 days is a ‘pretty short period of time’ for nuclear talks

Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Sunday said that a 60-day timeframe outlined in a draft peace plan for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate the Tehran’s nuclear program is a “pretty short period of time.” Sherman poured cold water on the emerging peace deal while speaking with ABC’s Martha Raddatz on “This…

Mullin says ICE ‘only’ deployed at midterm polls if ‘threat’ arises

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement would “only” be deployed at polls during the midterms if a “threat” arises. “Briefly, at your hearing recently, you didn’t rule out sending ICE agents to the polls in the midterms. Are you willing to rule out sending ICE agents?” CNN’s Kasie Hunt…

Ukraine's Zelenskiy discussed war and diplomacy in call with Trump, adviser says - Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy discussed war and diplomacy in call with Trump, adviser says  Reuters

Senate Republican doubts Israel trying to ‘scuttle’ US-Iran deal

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) on Sunday said she doubts that Israel is trying to “scuttle” an emerging deal between the U.S. and Iran after Israel launched a series of strikes in Lebanon “Israel is defending its country, and it’s defending its people,” Fischer said during an appearance on Fox News’ “Fox News Sunday.”  “We understand…

The Protect College Sports Act doesn’t include student voices. It should.

The Protect College Sports Act is a bipartisan bill that seeks to provide guardrails for college sports, but it fails to incorporate student athlete voices and grants the NCAA too much power and oversight.

'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry

Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.

British 1-2-3 at Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - first since 1968

Sir Lewis Hamilton has won his first Formula 1 Grand Prix victory with Ferrari, while George Russell and defending champion Lando Norris made it the first all-British podium since 1968.

Trump administration ‘confident’ Iran deal will be signed Sunday: Waltz

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said on Sunday that the Trump administration is “confident” a final peace deal with Iran will be signed on Sunday. “I’m confident, the team is confident,” he told reporter Martha Raddatz on ABC’s “This Week.” “Again, I’ll let the final details be announced by them. I don’t…

Reed: Trump’s possible Iran deal a costly ‘birthday gift’

Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) criticized President Trump over the possible deal to end the war in Iran, describing the plan as a “birthday gift” amid prolonged economic woes due to the conflict. “For 100 days we’ve been hearing constantly, there’s going to be a deal, there’s going to be a deal,” Reed said during an…

Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks

At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.

Knicks Give Their City Something New: Impossible Joy

At long last, the team that New York City cares about the most has loved it back.

Think a tick bit your dog or cat? Here are symptoms to look for

Tick activity has been high so far this year, with emergency department visits sparked by the pests reaching levels we haven't seen in a decade.

NASA’s Artemis III mission is starting to take shape

The Artemis III crew possesses a mix of training and experience that should help to accomplish the mission.

Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee - Reuters

Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee  Reuters

What the Cult of Efficiency Costs Us

The Save Our Bacon Act is bad for pigs and bad for us.

EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says - Reuters

EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says  Reuters

UK Forces Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker

Britain’s Defense Ministry said it was the first time that British forces had acted alone to stop a ship in the fleet, a collection of vessels that Russia uses to move fuel and evade sanctions.

US, Iran offer mixed messages on peace deal timing

The U.S. and Iran are offering mixed messages on a possible peace deal, with Iranian officials disputing President Trump’s announcement that a ceasefire would be finalized Sunday Iran’s state-run Fars News Agency reported early Sunday that Tehran “has neither finalized nor officially declared its position on the proposed understanding presented during the course of the…

Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti - Reuters

Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti  Reuters

Buc-ee’s to open westernmost location soon, with more new stores on the way

Buc-ee's is heading where it's never been before: the West.

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel

The United Kingdom’s Armed Forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet attempting to sail through the English Channel on Sunday in a “blow” to the Kremlin amid its more than four year war with Ukraine.  “In the early hours of this morning, I directed our Armed Forces to intercept a shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to…

UK anti-Islam activist Robinson briefly detained under terrorism laws - Reuters

UK anti-Islam activist Robinson briefly detained under terrorism laws  Reuters

Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows - Reuters

Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows  Reuters

Trump hosts White House cage fights amid war and political scrutiny - Reuters

Trump hosts White House cage fights amid war and political scrutiny  Reuters

Trump at 80: A President ‘Really Uncomfortable’ With Aging

Even for a president known for imposing his own reality on every situation, Mr. Trump has not outrun scrutiny over his age.

Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows - Reuters

Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows  Reuters

Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release - Reuters

Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release  Reuters

Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival

Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.

Trump’s appointments are worse than you think

Determined not to repeat the “mistake” of his first term, when experienced Cabinet officials sometimes derailed his worst impulses, Trump has made many staggeringly unqualified appointments since his reelection in 2024.

Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Republican Senate runoff

President Trump early on Sunday endorsed Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) over former college football coach Derek Dooley in Tuesday’s Georgia GOP Senate runoff. “Mike is strongly supported by the most Highly Respected MAGA Patriots in Georgia and beyond, and many Republicans in the U.S. House and Senate — He is a WARRIOR and WINNER!” Trump…

Net Gain

We’re covering the Knicks, and a savvy strategy people are using to game prediction markets.

Here's who's missing at the World Cup: Soccer-playing grannies!

The World Cup isn't the only global soccer event of note. Check out the Grannies International Football Tournament.

In Tijuana, Iran's tiny diaspora agrees on little — except Team Melli - Reuters

In Tijuana, Iran's tiny diaspora agrees on little — except Team Melli  Reuters

Comic: It's America's Founding Fake News Terrorist, Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams sets his sights on Tory lackeys.

Today in Supreme Court History: June 14, 1810

6/14/1810: Justice Ward Hunt's birthday. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 14, 1810 appeared first on Reason.com.

Europe’s Arms Race Is Creating Boomtowns. Why Are Locals So Unhappy?

New investment in French and British towns brings jobs but sparks division and resentment.

The Jewish Antidote to Our Loneliness Epidemic

Plus: Are Latter-day Saints Christians?

The G7 Summit Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump

Group of 7 meetings once embodied the effort to sustain the global diplomatic order. This year’s gathering, starting on Monday, symbolizes its fragmentation.

Trump congratulates New York Knicks on NBA Championship victory

President Trump congratulated the New York Knicks on their first NBA Championship win in over 50 years. “Congratulations to Jim Dolan and the New York Knicks!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social early Sunday, referencing the Madison Square Garden Sports CEO who owns the Knicks. “What a year it has been but, even more so, what…

Ninth person arrested over murder of Ellis Cox

A ninth man has been arrested during an investigation into the murder of Ellis Cox in Aintree two years ago, Merseyside Police have said.

The White House UFC Fight Is the Perfect Event for the Present, Not the Past

The octagon ring is seen on the South Lawn of the White House prior to UFC Freedom 250

Germany pledges to build Europe's strongest army as NATO allies answer Trump pressure

Germany pledges to become Europe's strongest conventional army inside NATO, with ambassador saying Berlin is ready to assume greater defense role.

‘Time is not on our side’: Ukraine presses Trump for help with children stolen by Russia

Ukraine’s top official responsible for returning children kidnapped by Russia is urging greater U.S. assistance in delivering justice for more than a million families across his country.  One of the darkest aspects of Russia’s war against Ukraine is its campaign of abducting Ukrainian children, the subject of an international war crime indictment against Russian President…

The Memo: Trump’s UFC fight night risks landing with a thud

President Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday Sunday with a night of UFC fights on the South Lawn of the White House. It’s yet more proof that Trump is radically different from other presidents. And the spectacle carries risks as well as rewards, even as it plays into Trump’s love of showmanship and ardor for…

‘UFC Freedom 250’ at the White House: 5 things to watch

Anticipation is building for “UFC Freedom 250,” a prime-time fight night set to play out just steps from the White House and seen as an informal kickoff to the “America 250” celebrations the Trump administration is planning this summer. The multimillion-dollar project is the latest attempt by President Trump to use sports and entertainment to…

Supreme Court’s docket loaded as decision season nears climax

The Supreme Court is in its final sprint. President Trump’s agenda is on the line as the justices dash to hand down their remaining decisions by their self-imposed deadline of the end of June.  With 20 argued cases left, the court’s pace is exactly on par with this time last term.  But among those remaining cases are potentially seismic…

How Redistricting Pit Wasserman Schultz Against Black Democrats in Florida

Four candidates running in a historically Black district risk dividing the Black vote and losing to Ms. Wasserman Schultz, who is white.

In Age of AI, World’s Leading Deepfake Expert No Longer Trusts His Own Eyes

In the age of A.I., Hany Farid is struggling to prove what’s real before the internet decides for itself.

Kash Patel Keeps Suing the Press

The F.B.I. director, following a strategy from President Trump, has filed six defamation lawsuits against news media companies and commentators in nearly seven years.

Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.

Trump's UFC fights bring historic spectacle to White House

Seven cage fights will be held on the White House grounds in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.

Primary care doctors raise alarm as telehealth companies get involved in obesity drugs

Telehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. But employers also want the telehealth providers to limit spending on the drugs.

Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia's shadow fleet

Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker that is suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet," shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war on Ukraine.

Switzerland rejects a cap on its population in a referendum

Switzerland has rejected a cap on the country's population when the proposal was put to the vote in a nationwide referendum.

Armed men kidnap high-ranking security official in Haiti

James Boyard's abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to reports.

Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker in Oman - Reuters

Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker in Oman  Reuters

Australia stun Turkey with defensive masterclass at World Cup - Reuters

Australia stun Turkey with defensive masterclass at World Cup  Reuters

Tommy Robinson says he's been detained at Heathrow

Tommy Robinson says he's been detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism laws.

Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister - Reuters

Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister  Reuters

Iran says limited cyberattack disrupts services at four banks, state media says - Reuters

Iran says limited cyberattack disrupts services at four banks, state media says  Reuters

Bob Dylan and Liza Minnelli Already Turned 80. They Have Thoughts for Trump.

“I feel the same as I did 50 years ago,” President Trump said. “It’s crazy.”

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Why Most Christians Don’t Consider the LDS Church Christian

And why making such distinctions isn’t bigotry or hatred.

Are Latter-day Saints Christians?

However we answer the question, we should all act a bit more Christian.

AI Divides Spiritual Leaders in the Wake of Magnifica Humanitas

AI forces religious leaders to reckon with the difference between ‘new’ and ‘novel’ technology.

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in air strike, Trump says

Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.

Prince Harry makes appearance at NBA Finals for historic New York Knicks win

Prince Harry joined other famous faces to watch the New York Knicks secure their first NBA Championship in more than 50 years.

'The greatest day of my life' - Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio

New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel - Reuters

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel  Reuters

Australia win 2-0 to spoil Turkey's return to World Cup stage - Reuters

Australia win 2-0 to spoil Turkey's return to World Cup stage  Reuters

Why the US economy keeps defying the odds

Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?

Shark attack pushes Australian state to review drone curbs - Reuters

Shark attack pushes Australian state to review drone curbs  Reuters

Trump to tap former defense team member for powerful Manhattan prosecutor post - The Washington Post

Trump to tap former defense team member for powerful Manhattan prosecutor post  The Washington Post

Germany and Japan Are Rearming Again, 80 Years After World War II

After becoming allies to disastrous effect in the 1940s, Berlin and Tokyo are finding new reasons to team up — including rebuilding their militaries.