News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began. https://to.pbs.org/4eEgURj
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) June 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Live updates: The U.S. and Iran have signed an agreement remotely, officials say, with a signing ceremony expected Friday.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 15, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Trump is urging tankers to sail through Hormuz. Vessels aren’t so sure yet.
— Politico (@politico.com) June 15, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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Energy prices broadly tumbled and global stocks rise, but only moderately, after the U.S. and Iran say they had reached an agreement to end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 15, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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BREAKING: Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, its defense minister says, hours after an interim Iran-U.S. deal was announced. Israel Katz's remarks are the first official Israeli comments since the announcement.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 15, 2026 at 3:42 AM
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The heaviest Russian air attack on Kyiv in two weeks saw several people killed and the Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history, catch fire, authorities said.
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 15, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Video shows rescue crews and Kharkiv mayor, Ihor Terekohv, rescuing artwork as the Kharkiv Art Museum is engulfed in flames following a Russian drone strike. Authorities said six people were injured including a baby.
— The Hill (@thehill.com) June 15, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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President Trump arrives in Europe for the G7 summit, where a US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will be in the spotlight. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4vOse2Y
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 15, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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True scale of Congo Ebola outbreak still unknown one month in, responders say reut.rs/4enzVWH
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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The Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal from former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page, who sued former FBI officials over flawed government surveillance he faced during the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. https://cnn.it/4glX12H
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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UFC fighter Josh Hokit used a post-bout interview at the White House to disparage former first lady Michelle Obama. He insulted the mother of one of his rivals, thanked Jesus and ended by shouting: “And lastly — Michelle Obama is a man! Am I right, America?”
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) June 15, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Trump declares D.C.'s July 4th celebration as a "TRUMP RALLY"
— Axios (@axios.com) June 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Americans have a bleak outlook on the nation’s future ahead of its 250th birthday next month, with most saying the U.S. has already seen its best days and a record-low number saying they are extremely proud to be Americans, according to a new NBC News poll.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 15, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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