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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Young Children
The FDA cleared Dexcom Inc.'s Stelo Glucose Biosensor System for over-the-counter use, expanding access to continuous glucose monitoring technology for children and adults not requiring insulin treatment.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Trump Administration Orders Census Bureau to Eliminate Statistical Privacy Methods
The Trump administration has directed the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis to stop using statistical noise—techniques that obscure individual data to protect privacy—when publishing survey results. Officials say the methods introduce inaccuracies; critics warn the change could limit available public data.
Jun 17
Pakistan says U.S. and Iran reach agreement on peace deal text
Jun 17
U.S. and Israeli strikes degrade Iran's military; administration claims strategic goals met
Jun 17
Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Says Diplomatic Resolution Possible
Jun 17
Community Sports
Read Section →Miller Projects 32 First-Round Picks; Fowler Reports on Top Prospects
Matt Miller has mapped out all 32 first-round selections for the upcoming NFL draft, drawing on reporting from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler about the league's top prospects and team evaluations.
Jun 17
Martinook Scores in Double Overtime to Lift Hurricanes Past Senators
Jun 17
Boyd Returns to Cubs Rotation Wednesday Against Phillies
Jun 17
Johnson wins NBA Sixth Man of the Year award
Jun 17
How extreme heat damages the human body
Jun 17
Local Business
Read Section →Wholesale Prices Hit Two-Year High as Fuel Costs Rise
Wholesale inflation climbed to its highest point since late 2022, driven by surging fuel costs tied to international conflict. The increase is affecting businesses across multiple sectors.
Jun 17
Rent-to-Own Sector Reaches $11.8 Billion as 6.7 Million Households Participate
Jun 17
Justice Department Clears Warner Bros. Merger with Paramount
Jun 17
SpaceX begins trading on NASDAQ following record initial public offering
Jun 17
SpaceX Sets IPO Price at $135 per Share, Valuing Company at $1.77 Trillion
Jun 17
Daily Fun
Read Section →The Affirmation That Actually Works Starts with Saying No
Most affirmations fail because they ask you to believe something you don't. Here's the one that changes everything—and why it works backward from what you'd expect.
Jun 17
Why We Keep Memorizing the Wrong Poems (And How to Fix It)
Jun 17
The Dangerous Comfort of the Unfinished Sentence
Jun 17
The Fed Just Bet Everything on a Soft Landing That Nobody Believes Anymore
Jun 17
Stop Asking Dancers to Smile and Start Asking Why We Deserve Serious Art
Jun 17
Columnists
Read Section →The One Thing Your Nervous System Actually Needs (And It's Not Another App)
You've probably heard about grounding techniques, but nobody tells you why your body is literally demanding them right now—or how to actually use one without feeling ridiculous.
Jun 17
Why We Keep Misreading Emily Dickinson—And What Her Dashes Actually Mean
Jun 17
The Dangerous Comfort of the Unexamined Quote
Jun 17
The Fed Just Admitted It Has No Idea When Inflation Stops, and Markets Called Them on It
Jun 17
My Partner Won't Stop Comparing Me to His Ex—And I'm Losing It
Jun 17
State News
Read Section →FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Young Children
The FDA cleared Dexcom Inc.'s Stelo Glucose Biosensor System for over-the-counter use, expanding access to continuous glucose monitoring technology for children and adults not requiring insulin treatment.
Jun 17
U.S. and Iran near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, officials say
Jun 17
Surveillance Program Set to Lapse as Congress Leaves Town Without Extension
Jun 17
CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center to Combat New World Screwworm
Jun 17
Southern Lebanon village counts 14 dead from Israeli airstrike
Jun 17
National
Read Section →CDC Links Infant Botulism Cases to Nara Organics Formula
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a connection between infant botulism cases and Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. Health officials recommend parents discontinue use of the product.
Jun 17
Trump announces Sunday signing of U.S.-Iran deal as Tehran expresses reservations
Jun 17
Trump faces discord with G7 allies over two conflicts at France summit
Jun 17
Ebola outbreak disrupts daily life in eastern Congo
Jun 17
Trump Says U.S.-Iran Deal Could Be Signed Sunday
Jun 17
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