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June 13, 2026

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Trump says he won’t ‘rush into’ a deal with Iran as hopes of imminent agreement cool

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will not “rush into a deal” to end the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, after senior Republican lawmakers warned it could be a “disastrous mistake.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Time is on our side,” he wrote in a post on Truth Social, a step back from earlier public statements from Trump and officials from both nations that had indicated a deal was close to being announced. He added: “There can be no mistakes! Our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more

June 13, 2026

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World Cup 2026 Sparks Reverse Travel Chaos as US Flights Plunge 15% and Hotel Bookings Collapse

Breaking Airline News: World Cup 2026 Sparks Reverse Travel Chaos as US Flights Plunge 15% and Hotel Bookings Collapse While paralyzing terminal bottlenecks and catastrophic overcapacity normally define global mega-events, the North American aviation grid is currently facing a massive, entirely unexpected threat: a terrifying void of international demand. In a harrowing demonstration of how skyrocketing costs and logistical nightmares can violently derail the travel industry, the upcoming World Cup 2026 is officially triggering a massive 15% reduction in flights from critical international markets—including the UK, Germany, Mexico, and Brazil—into U.S., Canadian, and Mexican host cities. As Delta Air Lines,

June 12, 2026

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SpaceX makes record-breaking stock market debut

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and artificial intelligence company, is set to begin trading on the stock market Friday. The highly anticipated debut is being closely watched and could influence how investors view other A.I. companies looking to go public. The company has already completed the largest stock market debut ever. SpaceX says its stock was priced at $135 per share and that more than 555 million shares will be sold. Posted June 12, 2026 9:56am EDT Source link

June 12, 2026

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Who are USA soccer’s best players at the World Cup?

Updated June 12, 2026, 1:41 p.m. ET As the U.S. men’s national team prepares for its opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, the squad will be able to call upon some stellar talent. With several players featuring in some of the biggest clubs and leagues throughout Europe, the USMNT is hoping this talented core can impress on home soil. Here are some of the key players for the national team: Christian Pulisic The face of the USMNT, Pulisic has been a pivotal part of the senior national team since his debut in 2016.

June 12, 2026

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Breaking News | The New Republic

“They had agents all across the state going to civil rights leaders’ and community leaders’ doors intimidating them, coming and demanding that they talk about literally anything they would ask,” Prentiss Haney, an OOC board member, told MS NOW. The agents “asked them if they’re committing voter fraud, just on their doors, in front of their houses with their children, and just following them to work and school.” Haney told the Cleveland Plain-Dealer that the agents who approached the organization’s staff at their homes in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Youngstown didn’t have warrants, calling their approach “just straight-up intimidation

June 12, 2026

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Andy Reid has jokes about Patrick Mahomes’ record-breaking extension

June 11, 2026, 2:27 p.m. ET The recipient of the richest contract in NFL history can afford a lot of things. As Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid put it, maybe even a celebratory meal for media members. On June 10, the Chiefs added two years to Mahomes existing contract that ties the quarterback in Kansas City through 2033. The total value of Mahomes’ deal is worth $504.75 million, a person close to the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they aren’t authorized to discuss the specifics of the deal. His head

June 12, 2026

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1,163 Flight Cancellations Paralyze the US as Chicago and New York Suffer Extreme Travel Chaos

Breaking Airline News: 1,163 Flight Cancellations Paralyze the US as Chicago and New York Suffer Extreme Travel Chaos As paralyzing terminal bottlenecks, terrifying tornadic weather systems, and severe operational fragility violently threaten to completely shatter passenger mobility across North America, the United States aviation network has suffered a devastating network collapse. In a harrowing display of infrastructure vulnerability, thousands of travelers have been utterly abandoned today after major operators suddenly succumbed to massive meteorological threats, triggering a terrifying cascade of delays. This sudden, catastrophic disruption instantly severed critical aviation lifelines, plunging passengers across Chicago, Atlanta, Orlando, New York, St. Louis,

June 12, 2026

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Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire and threatens retaliation after new strikes

Iran accused the United States on Tuesday of “a clear violation of the ceasefire” between the two countries after the U.S. launched what it called defensive strikes that threatened to disrupt intensifying talks to end the war. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Two U.S. officials said the U.S. military strikes were in direct response to what they described Tuesday as 24 hours of missile, drone and small boat launches carried out by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps near the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC launched multiple surface-to-air missiles while the

June 12, 2026

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U.S. Broadcaster Accused of ‘Breaking’ World Cup Rule in Mexico vs. South Africa

U.S. broadcaster Fox Sports have been accused of not adhering to FIFA’s rules regarding the timing of in-game advertising breaks during the coverage of Mexico vs. South Africa on Thursday. After all the years of anticipation, the first game of the 2026 World Cup was not one to miss—yet that was the fate consigned to those watching on TV in the United States, for a few seconds at least. As per FIFA’s new guidelines for this tournament in the name of player welfare, every match will be stopped roughly midway through each half for a three-minute “hydration break,” regardless of

June 12, 2026

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Vance says it’s “still TBD” whether Trump will sign a U.S.-Iran deal, as both sides try to extend truce

The United States Treasury Department announced sanctions Wednesday on Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the new Tehran agency that collects fees for traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. “The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement. The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, because they “may be providing support to and receiving services from” Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may “be exposed to sanctions risk.” “Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of