Economy


2026-06-24 12:03:15.934206

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At each stop, we ordered our steaks medium and judged them on flavor, tenderness and value. LongHorn Steakhouse: The char flavor dominated the steak. Texas Roadhouse: Despite sitting in plenty of juices, this steak was tough and dry. Outback: Though overcooked, the thick-cut steak remained juicy.

Health


2026-06-24 12:00:41.722979

France Identifies First Case of Ebola

France confirms first Ebola case linked to Congo outbreak. First confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory. Doctor had flown back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak. Contact tracing remains a key issue for local authorities, who have only achieved a 55% coverage rate.

Politics


2026-06-24 12:00:31.155836

Mamdani-backed candidates sweep Democratic primaries in New York City

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act passed in the House 358 to 32. The part of the bill that's gotten the most attention is the ban on corporate investors purchasing large numbers of single-family homes. All three candidates endorsed by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primaries.


2026-06-24 12:01:28.543289

Congress Clears Housing Bill, Cementing a Rare Bipartisan Feat

The bill would provide funding to build more modular homes. It would also cut down on the number of homes that need to be built. The bill would also make it easier for the government to get involved in the housing market. It was passed by the House of Representatives with a vote of 419-0.


2026-06-24 12:01:40.920528

Rubio Seeks to Reassure Persian Gulf Allies on Iran Deal

Irani announced Tuesday three days of public holidays in the capital Tehran for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies. The funeral is expected to begin on July 4 and conclude with buria. President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral.


2026-06-24 12:02:13.808695

Starmer defends record as he faces Badenoch in first PMQs since resignation – UK politics live

Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, calls for an election. Scottish First Minister John Swinney says Starmer made the "right decision" Welsh leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says he wants a "new relationship" with Westminster. The public are "sick of the game of musical chairs" taking place inside No 10, Farage says.


2026-06-24 12:02:33.522282

How Trump Turned America’s Refugee Program Into a Pathway for White People

U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor gave eight members of an alleged ‘antifa cell’ prison sentences as long as 100 years. A divided Supreme Court ruled against a Rastafarian man who wanted to sue Louisiana prison officials for monetary damages after they cut his dreadlocks. A senior White House official told MS NOW that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence is reducing staffing.


2026-06-24 12:02:44.475042

U.N. Sets Plan to Evacuate Stranded Ships Out of Persian Gulf

Irani announced Tuesday three days of public holidays in the capital Tehran for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies. The funeral is expected to begin on July 4 and conclude with buria. President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral.


2026-06-24 12:03:47.686999

Alan Wilson Wins Republican Primary for South Carolina Governor

President Donald Trump endorsed Evette before the initial June 9 primary, but also issued a co-endorsement for Wilson ahead of the runoff. Trump also endorsed her opponent, Alan Wilson, South Carolina’s attorney general, just days before the primary runoff election. Wilson also gathered support from some eliminated candidates.

Sports


2026-06-24 12:01:11.954224

Blood ties and opportunity: Why more World Cup players than ever are not representing their birth nations

Ancestry research found that if the U.S. men’s national team were not in the tournament, Northeast fans would be most likely to support Ecuador because of family connections. Seventy-eight percent of Northeast fans said they would be likely tosupport soccer teams tied to their family's heritage.


2026-06-24 12:02:04.232659

Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to travel to US early for World Cup match

The U.S. is easing restrictions on Iran's World Cup team. The team will be allowed to travel into the country two days before its next match. The move comes after the team had to wait 10 days for visas to be approved. Iran's first match is against Egypt, which is scheduled to start on Thursday.

Technology


2026-06-24 12:01:01.698419

Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?

Pichai: "It's going to take up most of my time" He was speaking at a graduation ceremony for students at Stanford University in California. The ceremony was interrupted by chants of "free Palestine" and "allahu akbar" Pichai's speech was followed by a walkout by some students.

World


2026-06-24 12:00:22.018545

UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls

Irani announced Tuesday three days of public holidays in the capital Tehran for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies. The funeral is expected to begin on July 4 and conclude with buria. President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral.


2026-06-24 12:01:20.661082

What Is the ‘Heat Dome’ Causing Europe’s Record Temperatures?

Road deaths in Ireland last year increased by 31 per cent compared with 2019. Road deaths in the EU have fallen by 15 per cent from 22,823 in 2019 and by 20 per cent since 2015, when the figure stood at 24,413. Ireland is ranked seventh in road mortality with a rate of 34 in 2025, compared with 35 in 2015.


2026-06-24 12:01:53.863821

Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds

The commission describes what it says is the deliberate targeting of children as a key indicator of Israeli authorities’ intent to destroy the Palestinian people. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the report’s findings, saying its importance lies in “reaffirming the international community's failure to stop the violations”


2026-06-24 12:02:22.781422

Nottingham maternity care scandal review: what are the key findings?

Sarah and Jack Hawkins were one of the first to raise concerns about maternity care. Their daughter, Harriet, died after a litany of failings in maternity care in 2016. The family have paid tribute to their daughter and others who have died as a result of maternity care failings in the UK.


2026-06-24 12:02:53.471034

U.S. and Iran’s Conflicting Claims on Nuclear Inspection Show Challenge Ahead

Trump pressures oil companies over gas prices, orders DOJ probe. Gas prices generally tend to dip more slowly than they rise with respect to oil costs. But while crude prices have dropped significantly since an interim agreement was reached to end the fighting, the decline in gas prices hasn't been as rapid.


2026-06-24 12:03:04.828538

In Middle East, Rubio Says ‘No Country’ Can Charge for Hormuz Traffic

Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal. Questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it could interfere with negotiations to forge a lasting peace. Both Iran and US have threatened tolls.


2026-06-24 12:03:27.834825

Vance Claims Progress in First Day of Iran Talks

The president's obsession with the Reflecting Pool may prove to be one of the most important elements behind his administration’s looming failure. This “haphazard” approach to authoritarianism is directly related to Trump’S obsession with appearances. At this point, it is fair to say that the kerfuffle over the reflecting pool is not some kind of deviation from the Trump administration's broader agenda.


2026-06-24 12:03:37.453215

Vance Says Iran Will Allow Nuclear Watchdog to Restart Inspections

Trump pressures oil companies over gas prices, orders DOJ probe. Gas prices generally tend to dip more slowly than they rise with respect to oil costs. But while crude prices have dropped significantly since an interim agreement was reached to end the fighting, the decline in gas prices hasn't been as rapid.


2026-06-24 12:04:04.442447

Iran Nuclear Talks Expected to Hinge on These 4 Questions

Marco Rubio is in the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran with Arab Gulf allies. Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. He is expected to meet with the UAE's foreign minister and other senior officials. Rubio is also expected to visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.