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US agencies seize over 50 drones near World Cup 2026 sites amid airspace incursions
US authorities have seized more than 50 drones near FIFA World Cup 2026 venues since last week amid over 150 airspace violations.
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Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with star-studded ceremony
The Obama Presidential Center officially opened June 18 in Chicago with former presidents and celebrities attending.
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Italy's Meloni denies Trump claim she begged for photo at G7, sparking diplomatic row
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Donald Trump's claim she begged him for a photo at the G7 summit, deepening tensions between the two leaders.
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be Drained Again after Vandalism and Algae Problems
President Trump ordered the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained for repairs following vandalism and algae issues less than three weeks after a $14 million renovation.
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Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms files draft IPO in India, could raise $4 billion
Jio Platforms filed draft IPO documents on June 19 aiming to raise about $4 billion, potentially India’s largest offering.
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US launches Section 301 probe into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing policies
The US Trade Representative opened a Section 301 investigation into German drug pricing amid concerns over underpayment for innovative pharmaceuticals.
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US and Iran Postpone Nuclear and Peace Talks Amid Lebanon Clashes
US and Iran delayed their June 19-20 negotiations on a permanent peace deal and nuclear restrictions due to escalating clashes in southern Lebanon.
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Christian Pulisic misses USMNT World Cup game vs Australia with calf injury
Christian Pulisic missed the US men's national team game against Australia on June 19 due to a calf injury, replaced by Ricardo Pepi in the lineup.
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US Retires Aging Air Force One, Qatar-Donated Boeing 747 to Serve as Interim Plane
The US retired one of its long-serving VC-25A presidential jets June 18 and will use a Qatar-donated Boeing 747 as interim Air Force One.
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SpaceX plans $20 billion bond issue soon after record $86 billion IPO
SpaceX completed a record IPO and plans to issue $20 billion in bonds starting June 22 to refinance a bridge loan.
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UFC Freedom 250 at White House draws 7 million US viewers on Paramount+
UFC held Freedom 250 at the White House June 14, drawing 7 million US viewers and 17 million total in US and Latin America on Paramount+
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US Treasury sanctions Lebanese officials and Hezbollah-linked groups over peace process obstruction
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on Lebanese figures and Hezbollah-linked entities for hindering Lebanon’s peace process and delaying Hezbollah’s disarmament.
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Amazon Investigates Three Employees After Seattle AI Data Center Hearing Testimony
Amazon is investigating three employees who testified in support of a one-year moratorium on AI data center construction in Seattle.
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U.S. offers 1% federal student loan interest rate cut for autopay enrollment through 2028
Federal student loan borrowers who enroll in autopay by September 30, 2026, will receive a 1-point interest rate reduction starting July 1 through June 2028.
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U.S. Navy lifts blockade of Iranian ports after peace agreement signed
The U.S. Navy ended its naval blockade of Iranian ports on June 18, 2026, following a peace memorandum signed by U.S. and Iranian presidents.
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Apple allows third-party app stores and external payments for iOS apps in Brazil
Apple will let iOS developers in Brazil distribute apps through third-party stores with external payments under an agreement with Brazil’s CADE.
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US Open to Poland Hosting Permanent Military Base Amid Troop Deployment Review
The US Department of Defense is open to Poland's offer to host a permanent US military base, with a deployment review planned within six months.
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Adobe launches Firefly AI assistant integrated in Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Frame.io
Adobe has launched a public beta of its Firefly AI assistant inside five creative apps to automate and speed up specific tasks.
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Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills after fog delays first round
Wyndham Clark set a course record and took a six-shot lead into the final round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills after fog delayed play.
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Yann LeCun calls Elon Musk's xAI a failure and warns of AI industry bubble risk
Yann LeCun criticized Elon Musk's AI company xAI as a failure and warned of a potential AI industry bubble on June 18, 2026.
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Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago with Bipartisan Attendance and Cultural Events
The Obama Presidential Center opened June 18, 2026, in Chicago, drawing bipartisan leaders and featuring star-studded performances.
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Midjourney unveils full-body ultrasonic scanner, plans spa health centers by 2027
Midjourney announced its Midjourney Scanner, a 60-second full-body ultrasonic device, and plans to open a San Francisco spa featuring the technology by 2027.
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Goldman Sachs' Kaplan: Fed may raise interest rates as soon as September if inflation stays high
Rob Kaplan said the Federal Reserve could hike rates starting September if inflation does not ease soon.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange missile and drone strikes including Kyiv and Moscow attacks
Russia launched missile strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine hit Moscow's oil refinery with drone attacks on June 18.