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Nate Kennedy
June 26, 2025

POLICY & POLITICS

Trump grapples for upper hand in debate over damage caused by U.S. strikes on Iran

President Donald Trump on Wednesday rejected an early intelligence assessment that U.S. strikes inflicted only a marginal setback on Iran’s nuclear program, insisting that his country’s spies did not have the full picture and defending his own swift conclusion that American bombs and missiles delivered a crushing blow.

Zelenskyy pointedly thanks Trump, America for Ukraine support months after Vance's jab about lack of gratitude

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked President Donald Trump after they had a talk Wednesday at the NATO summit in the Netherlands — months after Vice President JD Vance called out Zelenskyy for not voicing more gratitude for U.S. support for Kyiv as it battles Moscow.

CULTURE & SOCIETY

Taylor Swift takes the stage in surprise Nashville performance

Swift sang her hit single "Shake It Off" in a surprise appearance at a charity concert put on by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

Money problems: have we had enough of TV shows about rich people?

Shows such as Sirens, The Better Sister, And Just Like That and Your Friends and Neighbours have found little to say about the uber-wealthy.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

U.S. crude oil rises after steep selloff following Israel-Iran ceasefire

U.S. crude oil futures rose on Wednesday, after the Iran-Israel ceasefire triggered a steep selloff earlier this week.

Sales of new homes tanked in May, pushing supply up to a 3-year high

Sales of new single-family homes dropped 13.7% in May compared with April to 623,000 units on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, according to the U.S. Census.

AROUND THE STAND

First up, Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski stole the show in a clash of baseball’s brightest young arms. Facing off against Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes, both pitchers touched triple digits, but it was Misiorowski’s command and five shutout innings that led the Brewers to a 4–2 win. With a 3–0 record and a 1.13 ERA through his first three starts, the rookie is quickly making a name for himself.

Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever made a surprise move by waiving veteran DeWanna Bonner just nine games into the season. Bonner thanked the organization but said the fit wasn’t right at this stage of her career. The team has re-signed guard Aari McDonald for the rest of the season, doubling down on youth, energy, and a fast-paced style.

Over in the world of celebrity co-parenting, Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson are finding common ground. Despite their very public split, the two are committed to raising their son Leo with mutual respect. Palmer says the experience has taught her a lot about herself and the importance of putting the child first.

Across the Atlantic, Corey Gamble was spotted arriving in Venice ahead of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding. As protests against billionaire excess played out in the streets, Gamble joined a star-studded guest list that included Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, and Tom Brady. Despite criticism, the celebration rolled on.

And finally, 17-year-old sprint phenom Gout Gout continues to impress. He broke his own Australian 200m record with a blazing 20.02-second finish in his first senior international race. With comparisons to Usain Bolt and a ticket to the World Championships in Tokyo, Gout’s rise is just getting started.

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