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SpaceX’s Stock Surges on First Full Day of Trading

The company’s shares jumped on Monday, and executives announced that they had raised even more money in an already record-breaking initial offering.

Trump says he may or may not attend Iran deal signing

President Trump on Monday did not commit to attending the signing of the agreement to end the Iran war later in the week. Trump, having just arrived for the Group of Seven summit and seated next to French President Emmanuel Macron in Evian-les-Bains, France, told reporters that “it depends” on whether or not he will…

World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcast - The Washington Post

World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcast The Washington Post

SCOTUS To Newman: Drop Dead

The 98-year old life-tenured judge loses her final appeal.

The Best TV Shows of 2026, So Far

The first half of the year had few big, buzzy hits. But there were some nice surprises (“Widow’s Bay”) and returning favorites (“The Comeback”).

South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91

Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.

Anthropic to meet with US officials over export curbs - Reuters

Anthropic to meet with US officials over export curbs Reuters

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.

A Deal in Iran

The United States and Iran have a deal that could lead to the end of their monthslong war.

Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right

Secret memos show that the White House debated last year, to a greater degree than previously known, whether to limit habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants.

What Is Habeas Corpus, and Why Are Trump Officials Talking About Suspending It?

Administration officials have suggested suspending a legal principle that protects against unlawful detention, and struggled to accurately define it.

She Didn’t Live to See the Knicks Championship. She Would Have Loved It.

It’s finally the Knicks’ time. But the five-decade title drought, full of both joy and pain, was all some devoted fans were ever able to experience.

Trump approval in rural America slips to new low: Survey

A new Reuters/Ipsos survey found that President Trump’s approval rating among rural Americans has sunk to a new low. The poll, conducted June 3-8, found that 50 percent of respondents from rural areas approved of Trump. In February 2025, 60 percent of respondents to a similar survey approved of the president. Trump’s disapproval rating among…

Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape

Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been sentenced to four years in jail.

The Look of Patriotism at Trump’s U.F.C. Fight

From the athletes to the Octagon Girls, the Freedom 250 Flag Day event was a fashion show in red, white and blue.

Democrats have a one-word defense for supporting Graham Platner: Trump - The Washington Post

Democrats have a one-word defense for supporting Graham Platner: Trump The Washington Post

UK Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government planned to bar children under 16 from social media, following similar efforts in Australia and elsewhere.

Yamal starts on bench for Spain, Cape Verde led by Mendes - Reuters

Yamal starts on bench for Spain, Cape Verde led by Mendes Reuters

U.S. officials say Iran pact signed, Hormuz traffic will rise significantly - Reuters

U.S. officials say Iran pact signed, Hormuz traffic will rise significantly Reuters

Trump's Iran war is one of the greatest strategic blunders in US history

The Iran "deal" is a tacit admission of strategic defeat by the Trump administration and of a failure to achieve nearly all of his war aims.

FBI issues urgent Kali365 security warning for Teams, Outlook, OneDrive users

The FBI released an urgent security warning to the public about a fast-acting scam targeting Microsoft 365 users on Teams, Outlook and OneDrive. The agency warned that the hacking platform Kali365 seeks out OAuth device codes, allowing scammers to sneak past multifactor authentication codes, and without the need for a password, to access Microsoft accounts.…

Will SpaceX Fortunes Trickle Down to This Texas Town?

Elon Musk built a huge complex outside the city of Bastrop, population 14,000. Its residents now wonder what the historic SpaceX initial public offering might mean for them.

OpenAI wins dismissal of trade secret lawsuit by Musk's xAI - Reuters

OpenAI wins dismissal of trade secret lawsuit by Musk's xAI Reuters

Column | As a doctor, I tell people to do these 4 things to reduce age-related muscle loss - The Washington Post

Column | As a doctor, I tell people to do these 4 things to reduce age-related muscle loss The Washington Post

China is quietly taking control of US medicine. We must stop helping it.

China is using economic leverage to dominate the global supply chain for medicines, and the U.S. must take action to protect its leadership in the biomedical industry by strengthening regulatory frameworks and investing in domestic infrastructure.

Microsoft sued by shareholders over expenses, cloud business, AI - Reuters

Microsoft sued by shareholders over expenses, cloud business, AI Reuters

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing lawsuits against gun industry - Reuters

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing lawsuits against gun industry Reuters

In Alabama, Opposition to Renewable Solar Energy Joins a Data Center Battle

Tuesday’s runoff for a slot on the Alabama Public Service Commission has a familiar ring to it, with talk of data centers and electricity costs. But in a southern twist, solar power has joined the list of villains.

Canada's Nuvei to buy Payoneer for $2.75 billion in cross-border payments push - Reuters

Canada's Nuvei to buy Payoneer for $2.75 billion in cross-border payments push Reuters

Amateur saboteurs: the young men carrying out attacks for gangs, Russia and Iran - Reuters

Amateur saboteurs: the young men carrying out attacks for gangs, Russia and Iran Reuters

UK bans social media for children under 16

The British government is banning access to social media for children under 16, joining just a few countries across the globe trying to protect kids online through a strict age-based restriction on certain applications and platforms. The move, announced Monday by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, makes the United Kingdom the fifth nation to pursue an…

The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video - The Washington Post

The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video The Washington Post

MSF staff abused Sudanese refugees in sex-for-food scandal

Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.

20 years of Intel Macs: Why Apple switched, and why it switched again

Remembering the ups and downs of the Intel Mac era as it finally winds down.

Cyber leaders urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic's security models - Reuters

Cyber leaders urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic's security models Reuters

Trump’s World Cup czar says Iran soccer team’s early entry to US a ‘goodwill gesture’

President Trump’s World Cup czar, Andrew Giuliani, said Sunday the Iranian soccer team’s early entry into the U.S. was a “goodwill gesture” hours before Iran and the U.S. reached an initial agreement extending their ceasefire. “We want them to be able to compete,” Giuliani told Politico. “Even just coming in the day before the match,…

Good news—we have extra time before the Sun ends life on Earth

Will the Sun roast Earth’s plants or starve them?

Rainn Wilson knocks ‘hypocrisy’ from Democrats, Republicans over Platner tattoo

Rainn Wilson is calling out “toxic partisanship” on both sides of the aisle, saying Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner and his controversial tattoo have elicited “hypocrisy” from both Democrats and Republicans. “I think there has been a bias in the media toward more what we call liberal policies. But at the same time, there’s…

Trump, Vance, Iranian official sign US-Iran peace memo

Both President Trump and Vice President Vance electronically signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran on Sunday, while Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, speaker of the Iranian Parliament, signed for the Iranian side, senior U.S. officials said Monday. The details of the memorandum will be released in 24 to 48 hours, the officials said. The agreement is…

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch - Reuters

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch Reuters

'Our greatest pride': Parents pay tribute to police officer daughter, 19, killed in line of duty

The parents of a teenage police officer who died after being struck by a car have told of their pride and devastation as they paid tribute to their "beautiful daughter".

Trump family profiting from White House UFC fight?

The White House may have hosted a fight this weekend, but the bigger fight is whether Americans will continue to accept leaders asking for their votes while showing so little regard for the financial struggles many families face every day.

Homes in illegal Israeli settlements promoted at London property show

Sky News has obtained exclusive images that demonstrate illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank were being advertised at a controversial property show that attracted large protests in London on Sunday.

Sweden passes 'good behaviour' law to kick out misbehaving immigrants - Reuters

Sweden passes 'good behaviour' law to kick out misbehaving immigrants Reuters

Impact of Iran War to Persist Despite Deal Offering Hope for Peace, ECB’s Nagel Says

The impact of the jump in energy prices will continue to be felt in the coming months, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said Monday.

Kennedy Center establishing new endowment in Trump’s name: Report

The Kennedy Center is establishing a new endowment in President Trump’s name, according to CBS News. The outlet reported Sunday that the center’s board of trustees, which is chaired by Trump and consists of many of his hand-picked members, approved the fund at a Thursday meeting. The Hill has reached out to the Kennedy Center…

Soccer Edition: Watch World Cup highlights from across the NPR Network

The 2026 World Cup is playing out in communities across the country. Journalists from NPR and its member stations are in your city — capturing the excitement and asking the important questions.

Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as US, Iran agree to halt war - Reuters

Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as US, Iran agree to halt war Reuters

This city is getting homes built twice as fast — and others want to copy it - The Washington Post

This city is getting homes built twice as fast — and others want to copy it The Washington Post

The World Cup should signal the end of resellers and dynamic pricing

Fans are being taken advantage of by inflated ticket prices and fees, leading to empty seats at events, and politicians need to take action to protect fans from being fleeced.

The States Should Override Trump’s Indefensible Pardons

The states can hold guilty parties responsible when the federal government will not.

The White House vs. Anthropic's New AI Model

Claude models Mythos and Fable

UFC fighter Josh Hokit facing backlash after Michelle Obama comments at White House event

UFC fighter Josh Hokit is facing intense backlash for making a distasteful comment about former first lady Michelle Obama after winning his bout on the South Lawn of the White House during the “UFC Freedom 250” event Sunday. During an interview with podcaster and UFC announcer Joe Rogan, Hokit concluded his postfight remarks by grinning…

Boy accused of murdering girl, 9, 'googled what would happen if he killed someone'

A court has heard how a teenage boy accused of murder had googled what would happen if he killed someone, just minutes after the attack.

SpaceX IPO haul rises to $85.7 billion after underwriters exercise greenshoe - Reuters

SpaceX IPO haul rises to $85.7 billion after underwriters exercise greenshoe Reuters

Russian strategic bomber plane crashes in Siberia on training exercise - Reuters

Russian strategic bomber plane crashes in Siberia on training exercise Reuters

Live updates: US-Iran agreement faces scrutiny; Trump arrives at G7 summit, fresh off UFC night

As President Trump arrives in France for the Group of Seven (G7) summit, the globe is parsing the preliminary deal between the U.S. and Iran, announced Sunday. It would open the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, after it is signed in Geneva, but it pushes thornier issues, like Iran’s nuclear capabilities, into 60 days of…

As the U.S. turns 250, this historian has blunt advice: 'America has to grow up'

In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says.

‘No Congress for old men’ — young Democrats want generational change

This new class of Democrats will have a chance to upend Congress and enact reforms not seen in 50 years.

Global shippers cautious on Hormuz transit despite US-Iran deal - Reuters

Global shippers cautious on Hormuz transit despite US-Iran deal Reuters

American Express to buy Tripadvisor's restaurant booking unit in $700 million deal - Reuters

American Express to buy Tripadvisor's restaurant booking unit in $700 million deal Reuters

F1 in Spain: An old-fashioned strategy fight can still be thrilling

Armed with a ton of new upgrades, Ferrari came to Spain full of confidence.

STAT+: Trump’s obesity drug plan creates a temporary Medicare program that may be hard to end

After July 1, Medicare will offer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50. It's supposed to be temporary, but chances are it won't be.

Nvidia to raise $20 billion, source says, in first corporate bond sale in five years - Reuters

Nvidia to raise $20 billion, source says, in first corporate bond sale in five years Reuters

Fox buying Roku for $22B

Fox Corp. announced Monday it is buying streaming company Roku for $22 billion. In a release, Fox said it will pay $96 in cash and 0.9693 shares of its Class A common stock for each Roku Class A and Class B share outstanding. The deal values each Roku share at $160. The deal gives Fox…

Mirae Asset apologizes to investors over failed SpaceX IPO allocation - Reuters

Mirae Asset apologizes to investors over failed SpaceX IPO allocation Reuters

Tensions Are Rising Between States That Rely on the Colorado River

A prolonged drought means the nation’s largest reservoirs are dwindling, and litigation over access to water could lie ahead.

Trump arrives at G7 after announcing deal aimed at ending Iran war: What to know

President Trump arrived Monday at a summit with other Group of Seven (G7) leaders in the French Alps after announcing the U.S.’s deal to end the Iran war. The summit will bring Trump face-to-face with some European allies who have been openly critical of the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, specifically British Prime Minister Keir Starmer,…

STAT+: A key European clinical trial registry lacks complete and timely results, an analysis finds

A new analysis found that results for less than half of the clinical studies registered in a key European database were reported within the required time frame.

Covid vaccination cut risk of adverse heart events, large study finds

Covid vaccination was also tied to a nearly 24% reduction in all-cause cardiac events in a large study, surprising researchers.

To rebuild trust in maritime policy, the US must ratify the Law of the Sea

If we fail to take this clear and concrete action to restore trust in maritime safety and security, soon there will be no one willing to pull us from the sea.

Trump's Lawyers Insist There Is 'No Evidence' of 'Collusion or Fraud' in His 'Settlement With Myself'

President Donald Trump against a backdrop of the IRS building

Salesforce deepens AI automation push with $3.6 billion Fin buyout - Reuters

Salesforce deepens AI automation push with $3.6 billion Fin buyout Reuters

Fox strikes $22 billion deal for Roku to fuel streaming push - Reuters

Fox strikes $22 billion deal for Roku to fuel streaming push Reuters

Obama: ‘Doubtful’ Iran deal will be ‘significantly different’

Former President Obama predicted any U.S. deal with Iran would be similar to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the nuclear deal his administration struck with Iran. “It is doubtful that any agreement that arises is going to be significantly different, or in a significant improvement from the deal that we had in the…

Lebanon fighting eases after US-Iran deal but displaced warned not to rush home - Reuters

Lebanon fighting eases after US-Iran deal but displaced warned not to rush home Reuters

A Bystander at a ‘No Kings’ March Was Killed. Did the Shooter Commit a Crime?

A gunman believed he was defending the crowd, then killed an innocent protester. The legal case is complicated.

Anthropic sends staff to DC after model export restrictions

Senior technical staff from Anthropic are in Washington to meet with White House officials after the company pulled its latest AI models Friday in response to an order from the Trump administration. A source close to Anthropic confirmed to The Hill that top staff are in D.C. and have been meeting virtually with officials daily…

Trump should take a page from the UFC rulebook on fair fights

But Trump doesn’t give a damn about fair play.

Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance

The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.

Trump and thousands of others watch UFC fight on White House lawn

Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.

Stocks soar, oil prices fall on tentative agreement to end Iran war

Stocks rose on Monday after the U.S. and Iran reached a tentative deal to end hostilities, with oil prices falling ahead of the potential opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Futures for the S&P 500 were up more than 1.2 percent as of just after 9 a.m. EDT. Nasdaq futures, meanwhile, were up nearly 2.1…

Watch live: Trump, Macron meet at G7

President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to meet Monday at the G7 summit in France. The meeting comes after the Trump administration on Sunday reached a preliminary deal with Iran that it said would open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump is also threatening France with 100 percent tariffs on all wine and…

Vance says US signed Iran deal Sunday; hopes to release text this week

Vice President Vance said Monday the U.S. has signed the preliminary agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and that the text of the deal would be released this week. “We’ll be releasing the text this week and what everybody will see is that Iran doesn’t get a dime of money unless they…

Jane Fonda: Hollywood needs to be ‘unwilling to engage in anticipatory obedience’

Jane Fonda says the country has “come under attack” by the Trump administration and its allies, and that Hollywood needs to be “unwilling to engage in anticipatory obedience” in order to push back. “We have come under attack, but this time, what is really different from the last century are the attacks are coming from…

One City Might Have Just Cracked the Housing Crisis

A large real estate development in the middle of Vancouver, British Columbia, shows how cities can build more housing.

Drone strikes in Sudan killed over 1,000 people in five months, says UN

More than 1,000 people were killed in drone strikes in Sudan in the first five months of this year, the United Nations has revealed.

U.K. to Ban Under-16s From Major Social-Media Platforms

The move increases pressure on tech companies over claims they aren’t doing enough to protect younger users from harmful content and addictive algorithms.

The Iran War Is Over, For Now

President Trump and the Ayatollah, with U.S. and Iran flags in the background

Brazil farm auctions explode as rural debt spirals in a changing climate - Reuters

Brazil farm auctions explode as rural debt spirals in a changing climate Reuters

Israel Is Alarmed by Trump’s Deal With Iran

Officials are wrestling with the consequences of easing the pressure on Tehran and the risks of opening a rift with the U.S. over Lebanon.

Putin, Zelensky call Trump on his birthday amid stalled peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky each spoke by phone with President Trump on Sunday, coming as the president celebrated his 80th birthday ahead of the Group of Seven summit this week. Trump has stepped back from mediating talks between Russia and Ukraine in the midst of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. He…

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