06/20/2026

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

The United States, Iran and mediator Pakistan say they are close to finalizing an agreement to end hostilities. Iran said the deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.

Jun 20

U.S. and Iran Move Toward Potential Deal to End War

Jun 20

U.S. Military Strikes Three Tankers in 72 Hours

Jun 20

More than a dozen tornadoes sweep through Midwest, damaging homes and structures across three states

More than a dozen tornadoes struck Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, leaving a trail of damaged homes and structures. The severe weather outbreak coincides with dangerous heat affecting the East Coast.

Jun 20

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 20

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

Jun 20

The Dangerous Comfort of the Unfinished Sentence

Jun 20

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

Jun 20

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

Jun 20

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 20

Tornadoes sweep through Midwest, leaving at least one dead

Jun 20

UK Defence Secretary John Healey Resigns

Jun 20

Pew Survey Identifies Nine Distinct Political Groups Among American Voters

Jun 20