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What the SpaceX I.P.O. Means for You, and a Giant Act of Vandalism in D.C.

Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering: SpaceX Is About to Be in Your 401(k) Whether You Like It or Not , by Mike Isaac and Maureen Farrell U.S. Plan Is Said to Pull a Third of Fighter Jets It Provides NATO for Europe , by Christopher F. Schuetze and Eric Schmitt Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands , by Adam Sella and Nick Corasaniti Grass on the National Mall Is Vandalized With ’86 47’ Stains , by Neil Vigdor Israel Set to Rapidly Expand ...

Jun 12, 2026•14 min

Trump Shrugs Off Surging Inflation, and Why a Groundbreaking Social Media Ban Is Floundering

Plus, the man behind “GOOOOAL!” Here’s what we’re covering: White House Again Shrugs Off High Prices Amid War With Iran , by Tony Romm Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Attacks , by New York Times reporters Police Step Up Security in Northern Ireland After Night of Violence , by Megan Specia Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids? , by Victoria Kim How Soccer’s Biggest Announcer Trains His Voice for the World Cup , by Chevaz Clarke, Jeremy Raff...

Jun 11, 2026•9 min

Stray Drones Are Setting Off Alarms in Europe, and the U.S. Deports a World Cup Referee

Plus, why Americans are clamoring for European sunscreen. Here’s what we’re covering: Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes in New Test of Cease-Fire , by New York Times reporters Drones Stray Into Neighboring Countries as Russia and Ukraine Battle , by Andrew Higgins Hilton Beats Steyer to Win Second Spot in California Governor Race , by Laurel Rosenhall Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid , by Reid J. Epstein On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Imm...

Jun 10, 2026•10 min

The Holdup at the Center of the Iran Talks, and Trump’s Baseless New Claims of Voter Fraud

Plus, “I’m busy, but you can talk to my A.I. twin.” Here’s what we’re covering: Israel Halts Strikes After Trump Claims Progress Toward Nuclear Talks, Officials Say , by Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Ronen Bergman A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory , by Erika Solomon, Farnaz Fassihi and Tyler Pager Trump Nominates Blanche for Attorney General, Setting Up Confirmation Fight , by Devlin Barrett and Glenn Thrush Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of Ca...

Jun 09, 2026•11 min

Iran and Israel Exchange First Strikes Since Cease-Fire, and Texas Ranchers Sound the Alarm

The episode begins with an update on the first exchange of airstrikes between Iran and Israel since a two-month ceasefire, alongside Pentagon concerns about accelerating Israeli espionage on the U.S. Domestically, a lawsuit challenges a planned UFC event at the White House due to financial benefits for Trump and lack of congressional approval. Further reports detail Texas ranchers grappling with a screwworm outbreak, severe drought, and soaring beef prices. Finally, new studies explore the link between smartphone use and declining global fertility rates, concluding with a recap of the 2026 Tony Awards.

Jun 08, 2026•10 min

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