State News
Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Columbia
U.S. and Iran Reach Initial Agreement to End Conflict and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran announced an initial agreement to end their conflict and restore shipping through a critical waterway. Negotiators deferred resolution of several contentious matters to future talks.
Supreme Court Ruling on Pay Discrimination Led Congress to Pass New Law
After the Supreme Court ruled against Lilly Ledbetter in a pay discrimination case, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote a dissent that caught Congress's attention. Two years later, lawmakers passed legislation named after Ledbetter that rewrote the rules on when workers can sue over unequal pay.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
JetZero Opens North Carolina Factory With State's Largest Startup Incentive Package
JetZero broke ground on its first manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, backed by the state's most substantial incentive package for any startup. The company expects to create 14,500 jobs within a decade.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Iran and U.S. Agree to Initial Ceasefire Extension and Strait of Hormuz Access
Iran and the United States reached an initial agreement to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping corridor. Analysts warn that global energy prices could remain elevated for months even after the waterway reopens.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Israeli Officials Criticize Reported U.S.-Iran Deal
Israeli officials have expressed opposition to a reported agreement between the United States and Iran to halt military escalation. The disagreement marks a point of tension between the two governments on Iran policy.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Lawmaker plans new push for assisted dying legislation in England and Wales
Lauren Edwards plans to introduce legislation on assisted dying that previously passed the House of Commons but ran out of time for debate in the House of Lords. The renewed effort aims to move the proposal forward in Parliament.
Saturday, June 27, 2026