June 18, 2026 – Page 125

Georgia GOP drops redistricting plan that would hurt Black representation The Washington Post

Olivia Geo...June 18, 2026

Gov. Brian Kemp had called a special session so Republicans could secure one or more additional House seats in the 2028 elections. But lawmakers pulled the plug.

Trump signs and defends his Iran deal criticizes longtime ally Israel as G7 ends The…

Dan Diamon...June 18, 2026

In a sprawling news conference at the G-7 summit in France, the president touted the economic benefits of the ceasefire and threatened force if it fails.

Trump and Irans president sign initial deal to end war live updates BBC

https://ww...June 18, 2026

The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a $300bn plan for Iran's reconstruction, but questions around its nuclear programme are left to future negotiations.

Stock futures rise as Fed hints at possible rate hike in 2026 Kospi hits over…

Lisa Kaila...June 18, 2026

After hitting a fresh intraday all-time high, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ultimately closed more than 500 points lower on Wednesday.

NASA picks Eric Schmidts rocket company for Mars mission setting up a race with SpaceX…

Tim Fernho...June 18, 2026

Relativity Space—a rocket maker acquired by former Google executive chair Eric Schmidt last year after stumbling on the path to orbit—might just beat SpaceX to Mars.

Power outages scattered throughout Central Illinois following strong storms wandtvcom

WAND Digit...June 18, 2026

Thousands of customers are without power across several Illinois counties as severe weather rolls through the region Wednesday evening.

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery disrupting commercial flights in major drone attack AP News

The Associ...June 18, 2026

Ukraine has launched a major drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery, hitting it for the second time in a week. The attack disrupted flights at Moscow airports and targeted…

Netflixs ridiculous I Will Find You is designed for secondscreen viewing AV Club

June 18, 2026

Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, and Milo Ventimiglia lead a contrived, almost offensive thriller.

They barely check the box of trying Trump frustrated GOP isnt following his roadmap Politico

Megan Mess...June 18, 2026

Trump's ends-justify-the-means approach is colliding with the protect-the-norms posture of Republicans on the Hill and in statehouses across the country.