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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
U.S. and Iran near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, officials say
President Donald Trump and Iranian officials say a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized within days. Pakistan has served as a key mediator in the talks.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Police Launch Investigation Into Officer's Use of AI to Generate Evidence
A police department has launched a criminal investigation into an officer accused of using artificial intelligence to create evidence. The department removed the officer from frontline duties.
Jun 17
Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Says Diplomatic Resolution Possible
Jun 17
Abuse Survivors Burdened by Criminal Records Amid Ongoing System Failures
Jun 17
U.S. and Israeli strikes degrade Iran's military; administration claims strategic goals met
Jun 17
Community Sports
Read Section →NFL Draft: Teams Signal Early Moves as First Round Approaches
With the 2024 NFL Draft days away, four AFC and NFC teams with top-five picks are narrowing their focus on quarterback prospects, while Los Angeles positions itself as a potential trade partner in Round 1.
Jun 17
Oilers edge Ducks 4-3 in playoff opener as Draisaitl returns
Jun 17
Lakers improve title odds to 35-1 after taking 2-0 series lead against Rockets
Jun 17
76ers Even Series With Game 2 Victory in Boston
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 →U.S. and Iran near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, officials say
President Donald Trump and Iranian officials say a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized within days. Pakistan has served as a key mediator in the talks.
Jun 17
U.S. and Iran Report Progress Toward Deal to End Four-Month-Old Conflict
Jun 17
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Young Children
Jun 17
Trump Says U.S. and Iran Will Sign Agreement on June 14
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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