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June 23, 2026, 6:30 a.m. Pacific time

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Two Dead After Shooting at California Library

A gunman used a firearm inside the library while it was open, killing two and injuring another person before being taken into custody, the police said.

With Win in Washington, Socialists Have Momentum in Urban America

Democratic socialists, harnessing generational frustration over affordability, lead New York and Seattle and are knocking on the door in Los Angeles and Washington.

Locker Room Message Left Behind: The ‘Spirit of Iran Remains Alive and Steadfast’

After fighting Belgium to a draw for one of Iran’s best World Cup results, the Iranians had a note for their fans and the world.

YouTube Stars Breach Hollywood’s Most Gilded Gate

For years, creators were on the fringes at Creative Artists Agency, a Hollywood talent behemoth. Now the agency is putting them center stage.

Federal Citizenship Data Tool Cannot Be Used to Screen Voters, Judge Rules

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s providing federal data to states to check and purge their voter rolls violated several laws prohibiting the disclosure.

Netflix Bets a New ‘Hot Ones’ Show Will Keep You Watching

The streaming giant bought a spinoff of a popular online interview series that features celebrities eating fiery chicken wings, the latest salvo in its rivalry with YouTube.

Margaret Kerry, Body and Soul of Disney’s Tinker Bell, Dies at 97

A film crew and illustrator meticulously documented her pirouettes and pouts, giving substance to a character depicted previously as a spotlight onstage.

New 49ers CEO Al Guido on Running ‘The Globe’s Team’ and Hosting More Super Bowls

The 49ers have 5 million to 6 million fans internationally, according to the NFL, and are a top-five NFL team in nine countries.

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