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Naval Mines Might Still Stymie Gulf Shipping After War
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June 16, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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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.

Naval Mines Might 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.

Newsom Says Trump’s Justice Department 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.

World

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.

How Quebec, in a Decade, Came to Lead the World in Assisted Dying

A society once strongly Roman Catholic has rejected the church’s prohibition on euthanasia, with many instead viewing control over one’s death as an individual right.

As Russia Strikes Ukraine, a Cultural Symbol Catches Fire

The latest casualty in the war is a centuries-old cathedral. President Volodymyr Zelensky called it “one of the largest Russian crimes against Christian culture.”

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U.S.

Eight Crew Members Dead in B-52 Crash at Air Force Base

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.

How 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.

Kennedy Orders Woman to Stay in Hantavirus Quarantine, Despite C.D.C. Recommendation

Others who were in the facility have been allowed to return to their homes in recent weeks for monitoring by local health officials.

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Politics

In the Dark on U.S.-Iran Deal, Senators Refrain From Praising It

Democrats demanded an immediate briefing and even Republicans conceded they had no information on an agreement the administration has declined to release.

Inside the Partisan Battle Over America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations

President Trump sidestepped a congressional commission and formed his own group to plan the festivities. The result is a deeply partisan celebration, disgruntled celebrities and plenty of confusion.

A G.O.P. Senate Seat in Montana Seemed Vulnerable. Then, the Left Splintered.

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.

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Business

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.

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.

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.

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New York

A ‘Jalen Invasion’ May Follow the Knicks Win, Baby-Name Watchers Say

Jalen Brunson could become the next Michael Jordan of baby names, but don’t expect more Victors or Wembys, the experts say.

N.Y. Officials Reject Students’ Pleas to Move Exams for Knicks Parade

The championship celebration starts at 10 a.m. Thursday, just as some of the state Regents tests begin. Students had organized petitions calling for the exams to be delayed.

ICE Agent Hit by Car While Trying to Make an Arrest, Officials Say

The agent, who was injured during the incident near the Jersey Shore, opened fire. The person who was being targeted by immigration authorities fled.

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Arts

Bipartisan Group America250 Plans L.A. Concerts, Competing With Trump

The nonprofit, established by Congress a decade ago and separate from President Trump’s Freedom 250, will bring Smashing Pumpkins and other acts to Los Angeles on July 4.

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”).

In Its Tragic Finale, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Is Interrupted by a Cat

Performers were tested by the unexpected during a ballet production in Turkey.

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Books

Do You Know These U.S. History Books Adapted for the Screen?

Books about pivotal moments in America’s past are often transformed into films or television shows. Try this quiz to see if you can identify these five adaptations.

They Blew Up the Nord Stream Pipeline. Some Call Them Heroes.

In “The Nord Stream Conspiracy,” the investigative journalist Bojan Pancevski tells a high-stakes international war story in blockbuster prose.