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You’re paying for Trump’s ballroom
You’re paying for Trump’s ballroom
[Vox] — 6/16/2026, 9:45:00 PMUS

Construction on President Donald Trump’s ballroom on the White House grounds on June 9, 2026. | Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your...

Germany signals readiness to support regional peace efforts after Iran-US deal
[Middle East Eye] — 6/16/2026, 9:44:06 PMMiddle East

Germany signals readiness to support regional peace efforts after Iran-US deal German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Berlin is prepared to contribute to efforts aimed at maintaining stability in the Middle East following an interim agreement between Iran and the United States to end the...

The Memo: Clouds darken over Trump’s Iran deal
The Memo: Clouds darken over Trump’s Iran deal
[The Hill] — 6/16/2026, 9:43:45 PMPolitics

A storm is growing over President Trump’s deal to the end the war with Iran. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreed between the two sides is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday. It has already been signed electronically by senior figures in Washington and Tehragn, including...

Emergency Drawdown at Flaming Gorge Hits Its Recreation Economy
[Inside Climate News] — 6/16/2026, 9:43:17 PMEnvironment

As campers with boats flocked to Buckboard Marina at the start of Memorial Day weekend, Tony Valdez was busy issuing refunds and repairing broken boat ramps. One older Green River man, who walked with two canes, left with his money refunded for the season after discovering he could not safely make...

Trump asks to toss NAACP pollution suit against xAI
Trump asks to toss NAACP pollution suit against xAI
[The Hill] — 6/16/2026, 9:41:06 PMPolitics

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump asks to toss NAACP pollution suit against xAI The Trump administration is intervening on behalf of Elon Musk’s xAI after the NAACP accused it in court of illegally polluting the air of a Memphis-area community. © AP Photo/Markus...

Train Accident: Injured passengers discharged, equipment recovered – NRC
Train Accident: Injured passengers discharged, equipment recovered – NRC
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 6/16/2026, 9:38:16 PMAfrica

“One NRC staff member who sustained serious injuries remains under specialist medical care.” The post Train Accident: Injured passengers discharged, equipment recovered – NRC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sanders endorsing Cori Bush comeback bid
Sanders endorsing Cori Bush comeback bid
[The Hill] — 6/16/2026, 9:35:25 PMPolitics

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday endorsed former Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) as she seeks to reclaim her seat won by Rep. Wesley Ball (D-Mo.) last year. "Cori will take on AIPAC and other billionaire-backed special interests," Sanders wrote on the social platform X, referring to the American...

Almost half in new poll don't consider themselves Democrats or Republicans
Almost half in new poll don't consider themselves Democrats or Republicans
[The Hill] — 6/16/2026, 9:32:47 PMPolitics

Nearly half of Americans don’t consider themselves a Democrat or Republican, according to a new poll. In the CNN poll released Tuesday, 47 percent of respondents said they are either “independent,” part of another party or had “no opinion” on identification. Twenty-six percent of those surveyed saw...

Anambra to expand telemedicine services for improved healthcare access
Anambra to expand telemedicine services for improved healthcare access
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 6/16/2026, 9:31:44 PMAfrica

The Commissioner for Health, Afam Obidike, stated this during an interactive session with doctors overseeing the telemedicine services on Tuesday in Awka The post Anambra to expand telemedicine services for improved healthcare access appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Doctors warn care standards compromised as NT's busiest hospital ages
[ABC News (Australia)] — 6/16/2026, 9:31:33 PMAustralia

From a mother forced to labour in a hospital's tearoom, to a baby sent home with jaundice on a busy night, doctors warn they are no longer able to provide NT patients with the standard of care they deserve.

Cruz bucks Trump in Georgia, South Carolina gubernatorial runoffs
Cruz bucks Trump in Georgia, South Carolina gubernatorial runoffs
[The Hill] — 6/16/2026, 9:30:54 PMPolitics

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is backing two gubernatorial candidates who don't have President Trump's endorsement in the Georgia and South Carolina GOP primary runoffs. Cruz endorsed Georgia billionaire Rick Jackson over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R-Ga.) in the governor’s race for the Peach State while...

Trump's AI export strategy runs into Trump's export controls
[Axios] — 6/16/2026, 9:30:44 PMUS

The Trump administration has made exporting American AI a key part of its plans for global AI dominance, but ad hoc policy decisions around the most advanced AI are threatening that effort. Why it matters: A flagship U.S. program designed to boost AI exports could be undermined by the very...

5 reasons Trump allies don't like his Iran deal
5 reasons Trump allies don't like his Iran deal
[The Hill] — 6/16/2026, 9:29:24 PMPolitics

Some of President Trump’s most prominent allies in his war on Iran are revolting against the reported contours of his memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tehran to end the conflict. Conservative pundits and hawkish Iran experts are warning against any agreement that gives up key leverage against...

Floyd Mayweather faces theft charge after allegedly using bad check to buy $200,000 watch
[The Guardian US] — 6/16/2026, 9:29:19 PMUS

Boxer could face 20 years in jail if found guilty Mayweather’s attorney has not commented Floyd Mayweather is facing two felony charges over allegations he used a bad check to buy a $200,000 watch in 2024. The charges are for theft and intent to defraud. The theft charge carries a penalty of up to...

Napoli, agguato in strada: uomo di 48 anni ucciso a colpi d’arma da fuoco
[La Repubblica] — 6/16/2026, 9:28:52 PMInternational

Sul posto è intervenuta la polizia

Blumenthal: Trump saying Syria could deal with Hezbollah 'absolutely absurd'
Blumenthal: Trump saying Syria could deal with Hezbollah 'absolutely absurd'
[The Hill] — 6/16/2026, 9:24:49 PMPolitics

Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal on Tuesday panned President Trump for saying that Syria would more effectively combat Hezbollah than Israel. "I think that idea is absolutely absurd. Remember Syria’s record on human rights and its acting as a proxy for Russia,” Blumenthal told host Kate Bolduan on...

World Cup 2026: Who is Vozinha, heroic goalkeeper of Cape Verde?
World Cup 2026: Who is Vozinha, heroic goalkeeper of Cape Verde?
[France24] — 6/16/2026, 9:22:58 PMWorld

Goalkeeper Vozinha was Cape Verde's hero in Monday's 0-0 draw against Spain, which marked his country's first-ever World Cup match. At age 40, he was playing in his first World Cup match and was named man of the match.

Iranian military warns Israel after reporting dozens of ceasefire violations in Lebanon
[Middle East Eye] — 6/16/2026, 9:22:42 PMMiddle East

Iranian military warns Israel after reporting dozens of ceasefire violations in Lebanon Iran's armed forces have accused Israel of violating the ceasefire in southern Lebanon 84 times since the US-Iran agreement was announced on Sunday. In a statement carried by Iranian state media, the unified...

CM inaugurates citizen lounge, learning centre at DM office
[The Hindu] — 6/16/2026, 9:21:38 PMAsia

The facility will also serve as a space for learning and skill development for young people