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Search for Venezuela Quake Survivors Grows More Urgent
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June 26, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Iran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Undermining Efforts to Restore Traffic

The attack, confirmed by U.S. and Iranian officials, came after Tehran threatened to disrupt shipping in the waterway and as Washington sought regional support for its peace agreement.

Search for Venezuela Quake Survivors Grows More Urgent

Back-to-back earthquakes left at least 235 dead and injured more than 4,300 people, according to Venezuela’s government. Residents of the port city of La Guaira estimated that hundreds of people were trapped in rubble. The toll was expected to rise.

Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power Over Immigration

The court handed President Trump victories in his push to rescind deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people and turn away migrants at the southern border.

World

A $2.5 Billion Whodunit: The Hack That Dented the U.K. Economy

A loose collective of cybercriminals initially took credit for crippling Jaguar Land Rover last year. Investigators now see Russian hands behind the ransomware attack.

More Temperature Records Fall as Deadly Heat Stifles Europe

The continent’s second heat wave since May continued to disrupt daily life for millions. Officials in Spain said it might have contributed to a spike in deaths.

Deportees From the U.S. Won’t Find an Open Door to Canada

New Canadian policies and a longstanding border agreement with the United States will make heading north a tough route for Syrians and Haitians.

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U.S.

California Will Vote on a Billionaire Tax. Billionaires Aren’t Happy.

The wealthy are fighting back with two ballot issues that could nullify the measure in November. The battle reflects a broader tension as American politics contends with deep inequality.

Justices Clash on Whether Race Played a Role in Trump’s Bid to Deport Haitians

The split mirrored one that has long divided Americans: how seriously to take the president’s loose, provocative and sometimes ugly remarks.

How the Supreme Court Decision Upends Life for Thousands of Migrants

The ruling on Temporary Protection Status will have swift repercussions for migrants and employers alike.

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Politics

Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Alleging Roundup Weedkiller Caused Cancer

The court’s decision is likely to determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against Bayer, which manufactures the weedkiller, over similar claims.

Trump Keeps Undercutting Republicans’ Message, Squandering His Own Trifecta

Divisions between the president and his party on Capitol Hill have muddled Republicans’ midterm pitch to voters, and have crippled the G.O.P. at what should be the peak of its power.

Obama Says He Occupies a ‘Suite’ in Trump’s Head

Former President Barack Obama says President Trump has an obsession with him and that Mr. Trump “knows better” than to say “crazy stuff” to his face.

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Business

Movement Through Strait of Hormuz Is Halted After Attack on Cargo Ship

The strike on a vessel near the coast of Oman prompted a U.N. agency to pause an evacuation of ships from the Persian Gulf.

Investors in Public Companies Are Losing Their Voting Rights

SpaceX has joined a growing cohort of companies that use dual class share structures to ensure many shareholders have little say in how they are run.

The Wait to Replace Jamie Dimon Keeps Getting Longer

Another potential successor, Marianne Lake, is leaving JPMorgan, as the longstanding chief executive enters his third decade atop the bank.

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Technology

Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads Amid the A.I. Boom

The tech giant cited the soaring costs of memory and storage chips as it increased prices more than $200 on some devices.

OpenAI Leans Toward Waiting Until Next Year for I.P.O.

The A.I. company’s advisers are pushing its chief executive, Sam Altman, to move slowly after SpaceX’s stock has been volatile and as the start-up grapples with financial challenges.

Trump Chooses Next Antitrust Chief for Justice Dept.

President Trump plans to nominate a tech critic and telecommunications lawyer, Adam Candeub, to lead the division.

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New York

Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Is Approved by New York City Board

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pledge to freeze rents for rent-stabilized apartments became a centerpiece of his campaign. Six months into his first year, a city panel delivered.

Blakeman Suggests Lander, a Jewish Politician, Would Have Aided Nazis

Brad Lander, a Democrat who won his House primary in New York, told voters to reject the “bigotry” of Bruce Blakeman, a Republican candidate for governor who is also Jewish.

Weinstein’s Rape Charge Dismissed After N.Y. Prosecutors Forgo 4th Trial

The former film producer was convicted on a single count of criminal sexual act against another accuser last year, and is awaiting sentencing in September.

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Arts

‘Love Island USA’ Kicks Out Another Contestant for Racial Slur

After Alannah Keyser made her debut on Sunday, viewers quickly found a social media video in which she uses a slur while singing.

‘Little Brother’ Review: Just the Two of Us