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Congress invokes war powers on Iran for the first time in decades, Alphabet joins the Dow, and a newly discovered spider flings ants like a catapult.
Politics & World
First time since the War Powers Act was adopted in 1973 that both chambers of Congress have passed a resolution directing a president to remove forces from hostilities — a constitutional milestone with direct…
Politics & World
Democratic Socialist candidates backed by NYC Mayor Mamdani swept three congressional primaries…
Sources: Axios, BBC World, The Hill +1
Sports & Culture
BYU’s AJ Dybantsa was selected No. 1 overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft, with…
Sources: ESPN, CBS Sports, MarketWatch
The guaranteed rookie contract AJ Dybantsa will earn as the No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick — nearly double what the top pick made a decade ago. The league’s record-breaking TV deals pushed the number that high. Slipping just a few spots in the draft order could have cost Dybantsa upward of $30 million.
Source: MarketWatch
What the true costs of the US war with Iran reveal about the limits of military force as a foreign policy tool.
Council on Foreign Relations
How America’s era of global dominance unraveled — and what a multipolar world looks like from the inside.
Financial Times
How a Texas man received a 30-year prison sentence for moving a box of antifascist zines during an ICE protest.
The Intercept · Matt Sledge
FIFA World Cup third round of group stage matches begin, with several teams facing elimination scenarios across multiple groups.
The NBA Draft’s second round takes place, with teams filling out rosters after a first round that analysts called one of the deepest in years.
Supreme Court term winds down with remaining major decisions expected, including rulings on immigration and executive power cases.
Nike reports fiscal Q4 2026 earnings after market close, with analysts watching for signs of recovery in North America sales.
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