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Volume 2 • Issue No. 169 • Updated Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 05:37 AM UTC

US and Iran Sign Initial Deal to End War, Ease Sanctions

An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.

Sources: AP News


Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Sentenced; Victims' Relatives Confront Him

Relatives of victims confronted the Gilgo Beach serial killer at his sentencing, with one saying 'a million years isn’t enough.'

Sources: AP News


World Cup 2026: Hydration Breaks Spark Criticism

FIFA's new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the hottest World Cup in history.

Sources: AP News


Tropical Storm Arthur Weakens to Low Pressure Area Along Texas Coast

Sources: AP News


G7 Takeaways: Trump Praises Modi, China Shock 2.0 Concerns

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Sen. Bernie Sanders Unveils Plan for Public Ownership Stakes in AI Companies

Sen. Bernie Sanders is proposing a plan to give Americans ownership stakes in the country’s largest artificial intelligence companies.

Sources: AP News


Nvidia's Jensen Huang Says Society Needs 'New Social Norms' in Age of AI

Sources: AP News


More Than 1,000 Killed in Gaza During Ceasefire, Palestinian Authorities Say

Sources: AP News


Taiwan Needs US Weapons for Self-Defense as Threat from China Grows

Taiwan’s top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China.

Sources: AP News


World Cup 2026: Harry Kane Ties England's Record for World Cup Goals

Sources: AP News