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Last Updated: June 20, 2026 – 11:56 AM ET
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First we ink a “peace,” then Tehran slams the door — weekend plans, meet reality
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz as U.S.–Iran talks are slated for Sunday; the fragile cease-fire faces fresh strain
Hurricane season shows up early and muddy — thanks for the puddles, Arthur
First Atlantic storm “Arthur” weakens, but forecasters warn of dangerous flooding rains along the Gulf Coast
The Fed parks the car, hints it might floor it later
Fed holds rates in Kevin Warsh’s first meeting; officials signal possible hikes this year amid sticky inflation
Gas slips under $4 — America celebrates by driving to buy more gas
AAA says the U.S. average fell to $3.99 as the Iran cease-fire framework eased oil prices earlier this week
Congress finds its wallet: $70B for immigration crackdowns
Trump signs law funding ICE and Border Patrol through 2029 after months of Capitol Hill brawling
Ohio to teens: ask mom before you doomscroll
6th Circuit reinstates Ohio law requiring parental consent for under‑16 social media accounts
Big Tech wants all the juice; FERC says “pay your share, pal”
Federal regulators order grid operators to stop data‑center costs from landing on regular ratepayers and speed large‑load hookups
Canada scores six and suddenly looks like a hockey country… on grass
World Cup: Canada 6–0 Qatar — Jonathan David hat trick delivers co‑hosts’ first‑ever World Cup win and shakes up Group B
Canes hoist the Cup; Vegas rolls the dice and busts
NHL: Carolina Hurricanes beat Golden Knights 3–0 in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup, series 4–2
Obama opens a museum; Chicago gains a new place to argue about parking
Obama Presidential Center opens on Juneteenth, with the Obamas greeting first visitors and a weekend of public events
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