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Trump Cut a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal. His Sons Stand to Profit.
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June 29, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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U.S. Indicates a Deal to Suspend Attacks in Strait but Iran Hasn’t Confirmed

A U.S. official said the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and allow vessels to move freely. Hostilities in recent days have threatened a two-week-old cease-fire.

Trump Cut a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal. His Sons Stand to Profit.

An agreement between the U.S. and Kazakhstan has given a group of American investors with ties to the president and the commerce secretary access to one of the world’s largest untapped reserves of tungsten.

Short on Time and Tools, a Community Comes Together to Search for Survivors

Volunteers in a middle-class neighborhood in Caracas used drills, picks and hammers to break through concrete, trying to find anyone in need of rescue.

World

In Beirut’s Southern Outskirts, Life Slowly Returns Amid Ruins

Dahiya, a sprawling area and Hezbollah stronghold, is stirring back to life amid a tense truce with Israel. “This war has brought so much loss,” one resident said.

Helicopter Crash Near Major Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14 People

The incident occurred near the Ras Tanura facility in the east of the country, a key export hub for oil transported through the Strait of Hormuz.

In Japan’s ‘Little Brazil,’ a World Cup Showdown Tests Loyalties

More than 200,000 Brazilians live in Japan, following more than a century of migration between the countries. Many are of Japanese descent, so who are they cheering on?

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U.S.

Rats, Leaks and Broken Elevators: Repair Backlog Plagues Federal Buildings

After decades, deferred maintenance totals an estimated $50 billion. But getting repair funds from Congress is a laborious process.

‘Heat Dome’ Could Bring Triple-Digit Temperatures to the Midwest and Eastern U.S.

Forecasters warned that temperatures could break records in some areas. The heat is expected to last into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Firefighters Mourn 3 Fallen Comrades as Blazes Ravage Utah and Colorado

Fires are raging in the arid Southwest after a warm winter. Forecasters say the fires may grow rapidly, and parts of Colorado have been ordered to evacuate.

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Politics

White House Secretly Swayed Board Meant to Stop Civil Service Politicization

Behind the scenes, the Trump White House went to extensive lengths to advance its theory of executive power, potentially giving the president remarkable leeway to install loyalists at nearly every echelon of government.

Bill Maher and a Trump Impressionist Walk Into the Kennedy Center …

The late-night host leaned into his spat with President Trump while receiving a top comedy award at the institution that once bore the president’s name.

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Business

Oil Markets Edge Higher After Days of Attacks in Persian Gulf

Oil prices inched up on Sunday evening, while the S&P 500 futures market was little changed.

‘Supergirl’ Falters at the Box Office, Testing DC Studios’ Reboot

Overall, ticket sales for the weekend were up 21 percent from last year. But the expensive “Supergirl” debuted as a disappointing second, with an estimated $38 million.

The Donk-ing of a Truth Machine

How one silly syllable ignited a bitter dispute over the nature of reality on Polymarket.

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New York

Pride March Caps Joyous New York June, but Anxiety Tempers Hope

The annual celebration on Sunday took place in a city where many in the L.G.B.T.Q. community are optimistic about their local leaders but face challenges from the Trump administration.

What’s the Hottest Spot in New York for Campaigning? The Club.

Zohran Mamdani did it last year. So did Claire Valdez in her recent run for Congress. Some candidates are campaigning after dark to court young voters.

Metropolitan Diary Challenge Day 2: It’s Time to Write Your Story. The Joy Is in the Details.

We want to help you craft your own Metropolitan Diary entry. Here are some tips for turning a special New York memory into a great story.

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Arts

Trump Wants to Own the Nation’s 250th Birthday. States Have Their Own Plans.

As partisan tensions swirl around festivities in Washington, red and blue states alike are leaning into complex history — and their own stories.

‘The Bear’ Season 5 Recap: What Worked? What Lingers?

The final season was in many ways a recapitulation of the whole series. Here’s a look at where Carmy, Syd and the rest of the gang wound up.

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Books

A Mystery So Good, Our Columnist Read It in One Sitting

Sarah Weinman on “Heather,” by Caitlin Mullen, and three more new books.

The Notorious 19th-Century Frenchwoman Who Scorned the Bourgeoisie

In her biography of the novelist George Sand, Fiona Sampson urges us to see Sand chiefly as a writer, an inventor of stories and also of the self.

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Fashion & Style

When Did Bare Nails Become a Status Symbol?

From a “Love Story” plotline to runways and street wear, minimal or nude nails are everywhere.

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