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Ukraine Battles Rising Russian Strikes and Plans Counterattacks

June 21, 2026

Russian attacks on Ukraine have intensified lately, with strikes hitting major cities like Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia. Six people died in one recent barrage, while others were injured in nearby regions. President Zelenskiy urged Ukrainians to stay alert for air raid warnings, hinting at a larger strike e

politics

Peace Talks Start As Strait Dispute Adds Tension

June 21, 2026

Talks between the U. S. and Iran are kicking off in Switzerland even as both sides argue over who controls a crucial waterway. Iran said Saturday it was closing the Strait of Hormuz because of Israeli actions in Lebanon, calling ship traffic unsafe. Yet U. S. military leaders reported 55 commercial

sports

Baseball matchup: Angels and A's face off in tight division battle

June 21, 2026

The Los Angeles Angels travel to California to face the Oakland A's in a late-night game at Sutter Health Park. First pitch drops at 10:05 p. m. ET, making this a prime-time showdown. The Angels have struggled on the road, losing three of their last five games, while the A's have been on a mini-winn

environment

Summer 2026: What to expect from the next few months

June 21, 2026

As summer begins on June 21, most of the country is likely to see temperatures rise above the usual range. A recent three-month forecast highlights that Oregon and Washington have the highest odds of experiencing above-normal heat from July through September. Meanwhile, parts of Illinois, Wisconsin,

politics

Trump’s Quiet Getaway to Camp David

June 20, 2026

The former president will head back to the presidential retreat in Maryland for a weekend break, a rare move since he reclaimed office last year. During his stay, he plans to hold meetings about policy and politics while his family joins him for the holidays. The trip arrives at a tense moment

politics

Billionaires Face a One‑Time Tax to Help California Health Care

June 20, 2026

A new ballot measure in California would charge a one‑time 5 % tax on residents whose net worth exceeds $1 billion. The proposal, backed by the state’s largest health‑care workers union, aims to raise about $100 billion for a special fund. Ninety percent of the money would go to health‑care programs

celebrities

Sasha Obama: Quiet Moves After the White House

June 20, 2026

After leaving Washington in 2017, Sasha Obama chose a low‑profile life. She moved to California and focused on her education instead of public office. Sasha began at the University of Michigan but later transferred to the University of Southern California, where she earned a sociology degree.

environment

Factories and Farms Clash Over Water Safety in India

June 20, 2026

In southern India, a plant that makes parts for iPhones sits near fields where farmers rely on clean water. The factory, run by an Apple supplier, was warned in April that wastewater might have polluted groundwater used by nearby farms. Officials said the company had fixed the problem and no further

health

Measles concerns grow as World Cup visitors arrive in California

June 20, 2026

California is seeing a rise in measles cases just as thousands of soccer fans flood the state for the World Cup. A traveler from Hong Kong carrying the virus passed through Los Angeles International Airport on June 11, possibly exposing others to measles. That same week, another infected person trav

technology

Next Mars Mission: Private Company Steps Up for NASA

June 20, 2026

A fresh deal between NASA and a private space company will send a new weather scout to Mars in 2028. Unlike past missions that NASA ran entirely on its own, this time the agency is handing much of the design and construction work to Relativity Space, a California firm better known for 3D-printing ro