After spending six weeks in quarantine, Americans evacuated from a cruise ship during a hantavirus outbreak will return to normal life on Sunday. This transition marks the end of a challenging period filled with isolation and uncertainty. Those affected are eager to reunite with loved ones, perform simple activities like getting haircuts, and even enjoy...
On June 21, 2026, emergency services and military forces in France were put on high alert in response to a severe heatwave affecting parts of Europe. This forceful heat led to restricted public alcohol consumption and the cancellation of some outdoor sports events. Presently, about one-third of France is experiencing a heat red alert, with...
The city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, bears witness to the remnants of the once-thriving online scam industry. Luxurious high-rise towers are now largely abandoned following police raids targeting illicit operations. One notable site is the entrance of a Prince Supermarket branch, where disarray with discarded cardboard boxes and bits of Styrofoam remain as reminders of...
An intriguing tweet from Josh Gerstein, Politico’s senior legal affairs reporter, caught attention recently. He revealed that the Trump administration took unexpected steps to address controversy over prosecutorial misconduct in a dropped criminal case against anti-ICE protesters near Chicago. Remarkably, federal prosecutors agreed not to oppose the defense’s request for activists’ legal fees. Such actions...
Guest Essay June 21, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET By Oona A. HathawayProfessor Hathaway teaches law and political science at Yale. She is a nonresident scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the president of the American Society of International Law. The conclusion of the war in Iran leaves many Americans questioning its impact....
In the remote expanse of Nevada’s Great Basin, an unprecedented radio telescope project is underway. Spearheaded by the California Institute of Technology, this ambitious endeavor known as the Deep Synoptic Array involves the construction of 1,650 individual radio dishes. These components will collectively focus on studying cosmic phenomena such as supermassive black holes, pulsars, and...
Colombia’s Polarized Election On Sunday, Colombians will cast their votes in an intensely divided election. The competition is between the current leftist political movement in power and a right-wing outsider supported by Donald Trump. Candidates in Spotlight The election confronts Senator Iván Cepeda, a dedicated human rights advocate, against Abelardo De La Espriella, a former...
Chicago’s Last Streetcar On June 21, 1958, the last remaining Chicago streetcar made its final journey, marking the end of an era. Al Carter was the last paying customer on this streetcar and had the distinction of being the final passenger at the 1933-34 Century of Progress World’s Fair. Weather Records Historical weather data for...
Dark money has emerged as the key issue among the 24 candidates vying to replace Rep. Steny Hoyer in Maryland. Every candidate is aware of the influence these funds may have on the election process. Adrian Boafo, a Maryland state delegate, was presented by Rep. Steny Hoyer at the AmeriPac Bull Roast event on June...
The recent ceasefire has reopened avenues for diplomacy, presenting complex issues for Washington. The situation demands managing Iran’s strategic maneuvering, Israeli military actions, and internal political opposition. Iran’s Strategic Movements Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint, after Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. This decision was highlighted by the Iranian...