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The New York Times

Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK

Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/world/europe/uk-makerfield-by-election-burnham-starmer.html Author : Michael D. Shear Publish date : 2026-06-18 06:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Fed holds rates steady amid elevated inflation, but future hikes more likely

Nine of 19 officials who participate in Fed policy meetings penciled in at least one interest rate increase by year end, up from zero in March. It was Kevin Warsh’s first as Fed chair. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/06/17/fed-holds-rates-steady-warsh-faces-inflation-test/ Author : Andrew Ackerman Publish date : 2026-06-17 21:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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FOX News

Florida couple reaches agreement with daughter’s biological parents after alleged IVF mix-up

Florida couple reaches agreement with daughter’s biological parents after alleged IVF mix-up
A Florida couple who welcomed a child genetically unrelated to them after an alleged embryo mix-up at a fertility clinic they subsequently sued will raise the child as their own after reaching an agreement with the child's biological parents, according to the couple.Tiffany Score and Steven Mills welcomed a daughter, Shea, in December of last year. Later, genetic testing revealed that the baby was related to another set of parents, according to a lawsuit filed earlier this year against the now-defunct fertility clinic IVF Life, Inc., which operated as Fertility Center of Orlando before shuttering last month.Score and Mills said
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The New York Times

Tornadoes Reported in Wisconsin and Illinois as Violent Storms Sweep the Midwest

The National Weather Service issued several of its highest-level tornado alerts on Wednesday night. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/weather/tornadoes-news-illinois-wisconsin-indiana.html Author : Nazaneen Ghaffar and Amy Graff Publish date : 2026-06-18 04:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Colleges know public trust has plummeted, and leaders are seeking a fix

After a year of intense political pressure, higher education heads are speaking openly about rising concerns. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/06/17/colleges-are-breaking-their-silence-admitting-mistakes-regain-trust/ Author : Susan Svrluga Publish date : 2026-06-17 15:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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FOX News

Florida court says 18-year-olds have same gun rights as other adults

Florida court says 18-year-olds have same gun rights as other adults
A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that the state's ban on concealed carry by adults ages 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment, finding that young adults are entitled to the same constitutional protections as law-abiding adults over the age of 20.In a sweeping opinion, the court said 18-year-olds can serve in the military and defend the nation but face restrictions on their ability to exercise the same self-defense rights available to older adults."Eighteen- to 20-year-olds can defend the country without restriction but can only utilize their Second Amendment right to self-defense with severe restrictions," Judge Spencer D. Levine wrote
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The New York Times

How Does Trump’s Deal With Iran Compare to Obama’s?

The two agreements are difficult to compare, because the current memorandum of understanding is an interim arrangement meant to outline a negotiating path to a fuller deal. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/world/middleeast/trump-obama-iran-deals.html Author : Ephrat Livni Publish date : 2026-06-18 02:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Russia’s war in Ukraine comes back into Trump’s focus with no end in sight

The president met with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at the G-7 summit but told reporters the conflict “has no impact on us … we’re thousands of miles away.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/06/17/trump-meets-zelensky-g-7-voices-frustration-over-russia-ongoing-war/ Author : Mary Ilyushina Publish date : 2026-06-17 12:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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FOX News

San Francisco Giants ready to sell star players ahead of trade deadline as Buster Posey’s rebuild unravels

San Francisco Giants ready to sell star players ahead of trade deadline as Buster Posey’s rebuild unravels
We're not halfway through the 2026 Major League Baseball season, and already, the San Francisco Giants are ready to throw in the towel.The Giants, even after a win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon, are just 30-43. They're a whopping 17 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. Incredibly, even with the addition of a third wild-card spot, they're eight games back of the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals, who currently sit in that position.Even worse, they'd have to pass the Cubs, Diamondbacks, Pirates, Marlins, Reds and Mets just to reach that third wild-card spot. Put differently, only
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The New York Times

Man Fatally Injured in Fall From Horse Carriage in Central Park

The horse bolted after the driver stepped out to take a photo of the passengers, the carriage drivers’ union said, and an 18-year-old tourist from India fell from the driverless carriage. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/nyregion/horse-carriage-central-park-injury.html Author : Andy Newman, Miles G. Cohen and Chelsia Rose Marcius Publish date : 2026-06-17 23:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Senate targets Hegseth’s travel in standoff over apparent Iran school attack, boat strikes

Frustrated lawmakers are increasing pressure on the defense secretary to get answers they’ve sought for months. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/06/17/senate-targets-hegseths-travel-standoff-over-iran-school-attack-boat-strikes/ Author : Tara Copp, Noah Robertson Publish date : 2026-06-17 22:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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FOX News

World Cup superstar Ivana Knoll invades AT&T Stadium to turn heads and support Croatia

World Cup superstar Ivana Knoll invades AT&T Stadium to turn heads and support Croatia
What kind of World Cup would it be if the influencer who has been dubbed the tournament’s "sexiest fan" wasn’t in attendance? Words like fraudulent and unofficial might come to mind, but we don’t have to go down that road.We’re not going to know what kind of World Cup it would have been, because on Wednesday, Ivana Knoll invaded AT&T Stadium for her first appearance to show support for Croatia as they took on England.The 33-year-old Croatian soccer superfan’s support wasn’t enough to overcome the four goals England scored as her team fell 4-2 in their first match, but this appearance wasn’t
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The New York Times

Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge

President Trump lashed out at critics who say the agreement achieves less than the one President Barack Obama signed in 2015, and he threatened to bomb Iran again if it violated the deal. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/world/middleeast/trump-iran-deal-obama.html Author : Erica L. Green, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Farnaz Fassihi and Michael Levenson Publish date : 2026-06-17 21:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

‘Luigi: The Musical’ is a fever dream from hell

The show isn’t meant to “glorify violence,” but it does. The protesters outside, meanwhile, think it doesn’t go far enough. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/17/luigi-mangione-musical-tribute-is-fever-dream-hell/ Author : Kate Andrews Publish date : 2026-06-17 17:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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FOX News

Smiling suspect stands out as authorities release mugshots of 5 accused in alleged White House UFC attack plot

Smiling suspect stands out as authorities release mugshots of 5 accused in alleged White House UFC attack plot
Authorities have released all five mugshots of the suspects, including one who was all smiles, accused of plotting what prosecutors described as a "mass casualty event" targeting President Donald Trump and other high-profile officials during the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, making all five booking photos publicly available.The men were arrested this month as part of a multi-state operation after federal authorities uncovered what prosecutors allege was a coordinated attack plan involving explosive-laden drones, sniper teams and safe houses intended to support an assault during the event.U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro told Fox
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The New York Times

Tropical Storm Arthur Forms Near Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Flooding to the Gulf Coast

Arthur has caused flooding in Texas all week, and more is on the way across the South. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/weather/tropical-storm-arthur-louisiana-texas-gulf.html Author : Judson Jones and Jesus Jiménez Publish date : 2026-06-17 18:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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FOX News

Elon Musk demands prison for politicians who ‘turned a blind eye’ to grooming gangs as new report released

Elon Musk demands prison for politicians who ‘turned a blind eye’ to grooming gangs as new report released
Elon Musk reignited international attention on Britain’s grooming gangs scandal this week, amplifying a citizen-funded report that accuses the U.K. government of failing to protect children and teenagers from organized sexual exploitation."The politicians who turned a blind eye to the Rape of Britain must go to prison," Musk wrote on X on June 16, after Rupert Lowe, the Great Yarmouth MP and leader of Restore Britain, released a more than 200-page independent report into the scandal.The report, authored by barrister Graham Smith and released through Rupert Lowe's independent grooming gangs inquiry, was funded through public donations. Its Crowdfunder page showed
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The New York Times

Finland Lifts a Nuclear Device Ban, Eyeing an Uncertain World

The Nordic country, which shares an 830-mile border with Russia, said the move would strengthen the NATO alliance, which it joined three years ago. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/world/europe/finland-nuclear-devices.html Author : Amelia Nierenberg and Johanna Lemola Publish date : 2026-06-17 16:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Cocktail menus can be confusing. Here’s how to choose a drink you’ll love.

Crack the bar menu code with this guide to understanding drink names, descriptions and ingredients. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/06/17/how-decode-cocktail-menu-end-up-with-drink-you-like/ Author : M. Carrie Allan Publish date : 2026-06-17 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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FOX News

DAVID MARCUS: Dems run against ‘Epstein Class,’ but can’t name anyone in it

DAVID MARCUS: Dems run against ‘Epstein Class,’ but can’t name anyone in it
With the midterms fast approaching, progressive Democrats have adopted a new term for the alleged oligarchy. What used to be "The 1%" has become "The Epstein Class," with some pretty ugly connotations.Given the fact that Democrats everywhere, including Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Maryland Rep. Jaime Raskin, are using this loaded term of late, I started to wonder who exactly the members of the shadowy "Epstein Class" are. After all, if they must be thwarted, they surely must be identified.I decided to ask one of the leading proponents of the term, Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and the exchange we had
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The New York Times

This Senator Is an Internet Sensation. Is He Running for President?

The 39-year-old senator has become an internet sensation for Democrats seeking a 2028 contender. He says he’s focused on winning a second term in November. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/us/politics/jon-ossoff-georgia-senate-election.html Author : Reid J. Epstein and Patricia Mazzei Publish date : 2026-06-17 13:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Drivers rush to help after private jet crashes on highway, killing 1 person

The Austin-bound plane was carrying six people when it crashed on a highway near Laredo, Texas. Videos show it striking a lamppost and a car, and snapping in half. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/17/private-jet-crashes-highway-near-laredo-texas-killing-1/ Author : Victoria Craw Publish date : 2026-06-17 12:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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FOX News

Knicks star OG Anunoby zones out during live TV interview, teammates burst out laughing in hilarious moment

Knicks star OG Anunoby zones out during live TV interview, teammates burst out laughing in hilarious moment
New York Knicks star OG Anunoby certainly played hard, and it looks like he partied hard, too.The Knicks’ Game 4 hero appeared with some of his teammates on "Good Morning America" on Monday morning, and while he was physically present, mentally he might have been somewhere else.Anunoby was asked about the difference first-year head coach Mike Brown made and how he brought the team together. The 28-year-old remained mute and stared off into the void, as if he didn’t hear the question.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAfter a couple of seconds of silence, the "Good Morning America" crew
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The New York Times

Live Updates: G7 Leaders Praise Trump for U.S.-Iran Deal

Leaders from the Group of 7 nations, who have been courting President Trump at a summit in France, called the preliminary agreement a “breakthrough” secured under the president’s “strong leadership.” Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/17/world/g7-summit-trump-france Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-06-17 11:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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