Behind the Curtain: Trump's gut-check - Axios

Trump's economic advisers are warning him of hotels, restaurants, landscaping and construction companies going belly up.

The island city where Juneteenth was born - BBC

One hundred and sixty years after word reached Galveston, Texas, that enslaved African Americans were now free, the city is honouring Juneteenth year round.

'Jaws' Sparked America's Fascination With Sharks — And Left Behind A Complicated Legacy - HuffPost

It's been 50 years since the Steven Spielberg blockbuster hit theaters.

The U.S. added a thousand new millionaires a day in 2024: Report - CNBC

America's millionaire population totals 23.8 million, the most of any country, according to a new study by UBS.

Rwanda and DR Congo agree draft peace deal to end conflict - BBC

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to witness the formal signing of the peace deal next week.

Goldman Sachs says Trump's spending plan won't stop the national debt from hitting 'unsustainable' highs not seen since World War II - Fortune

If borrowing costs remain high, future lawmakers could be left in a tough spot.

After a whopping sale, the Los Angeles Lakers will no longer be the Buss family business - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

The Buss family’s decision to sell a controlling stake in the Los Angeles Lakers at a franchise valuation of $10 billion marks the end of nearly a half-century when one of the most valuable properties in the entire sports world was run by an eccentric ...

Playbook: Inside Trump’s thinking on Iran - Politico

And infighting swells inside the DNC.

What are the risks of bombing a nuclear site? - BBC

Destroying Iran's stores of enriched uranium would bring danger for people nearby but not trigger another Chernobyl.

‘Weak,’ ‘whiny’ and ‘invisible’: Critics of DNC Chair Ken Martin savage his tenure - Politico

The new DNC chair has faced messy drama since stepping into the role in February.

How a leaked phone call between a former strongman and a young leader could topple a government - CNN

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is facing increasing pressure to step down, after appearing to criticize the military in a 17-minute leaked phone call she had with Cambodia’s powerful former leader over an escalating border dispute.

Despite new challenges, Juneteenth event organizers are unbowed - NPR

Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Fed leaves rates steady, projects higher inflation - Axios

The central bank has resisted President Trump's calls for rate cuts.

SpaceX's Starship explodes during routine test in Texas - CNBC

Local authorities said that Starship "suffered a catastrophic failure and exploded," with no injuries reported at thsi time and an investigation underway.

Priti Patel calls on the government to repatriate Britons in Israel - BBC

The UK's shadow foreign secretary says the government needs to do more to ensure Britons can return home from Israel.

Gold Bottle Cap Tier List – What to Max Out? - Pokémon GO Hub

The recent announcement that we will get a Gold Bottle Cap which can maximise our IVs has got everyone wondering which Pokémon to use it on! Your favourite shiny? That lucky trade that went 98%? A Gigantamax Pokémon or just a Bidoof for funsies? The options a…