06/21/2026

Surveillance Tool Lapses as Congress Fails to Renew Authority

A major U.S. surveillance authority expired after Congress did not renew it before lawmakers left Washington. The government relies on the tool for more than 60% of the President's daily intelligence briefing.

Jun 21

U.S. Military Strikes Three Tankers in 72 Hours

Jun 21

U.S., Iran and Pakistan say cease-fire agreement nears completion

Jun 21

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 21

Why We Keep Memorizing the Wrong Poems (And How to Fix It)

Jun 21

The Dangerous Comfort of the Unfinished Sentence

Jun 21

The Fed Just Bet Everything on a Soft Landing That Nobody Believes Anymore

Jun 21

Stop Asking Dancers to Smile and Start Asking Why We Deserve Serious Art

Jun 21

Britain will prohibit social media use for children under 16

The British government announced a ban on social media use for anyone under 16, affecting platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and X. The move positions the U.K. among countries implementing stricter online safety measures for minors.

Jun 21

Trump Nominates Clayton to Lead Intelligence Community

Jun 21

Pew Survey Identifies Nine Distinct Political Groups Among American Voters

Jun 21

Investigation into Air India Flight 171 crash remains incomplete as disputes emerge

Jun 21

U.S. Carries Out Second Day of Airstrikes Against Iran

Jun 21