Friday, June 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington, created by Sonora Smart Dodd and local ministers. By the 1920s, the idea had spread across the country, and it became an official U.S. holiday in 1972.

A college baseball player hit a home run on the final swing of his career, then got a high-five from the opposing second baseman: his own brother. We have details in Sports. What’s your relationship with your siblings like? Vote in our poll and share any stories you have by replying to this email.

Today’s sponsor is GOVMINT. America’s 250th birthday is just around the corner, and many Americans are taking time to reflect on the people, symbols, and history that helped shape our nation. That’s one reason collectible pieces tied to America’s heritage are drawing renewed interest. One example is the Morgan Silver Bar from GOVMINT, inspired by one of the most iconic designs in American history.

Oil Flows as Iran Deal Takes Effect

The U.S. lifted its naval blockade of Iran on Thursday, and oil tankers began moving through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time in 110 days, as the deal to end the war officially took effect.

Vice President Vance said more than 12.5 million barrels of oil passed through the strait Wednesday night alone, calling it proof the agreement is already working.

The White House delivered the 14-point memorandum to Congress after days of bipartisan complaints that lawmakers hadn’t seen the text.

Iran’s supreme leader endorsed direct talks with the U.S. but said Trump came to the deal “out of desperation.” A 60-day window to negotiate a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program starts now.

SCOTUS Limits Drug Users’ Gun Ban

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that the government can’t automatically strip gun rights from people who use marijuana, finding that the prosecution of a Texas man for owning a handgun while being a regular pot user violated the Second Amendment.

Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the narrow opinion in U.S. v. Hemani, saying the government can’t simply declare all marijuana users “categorically violent and dangerous” without further proof.

The case involved Ali Hemani, whose Glock was seized during an FBI raid of his parents’ home in 2022.

The ruling limits the same federal law that was used to prosecute Hunter Biden in 2024 before former President Biden pardoned his son.

Robin Hood’s Legendary Tree Dies

The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, the 1,200-year-old tree that legend says sheltered Robin Hood inside its hollow trunk, is believed to have died after failing to produce leaves this spring.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds said centuries of visitors compacted the soil around the massive oak until it was as hard as concrete, strangling the root system and cutting off water and nutrients. The tree had been fenced off since the 1970s, but the damage was already deep.

Metal bracing, concrete fills, and structural props meant to save the tree likely made things worse, preventing it from aging naturally. Recent heatwaves and drought compounded the decline.

The oak will remain standing as a wildlife habitat and monument, and saplings from the tree have been planted around the world. A Hugh Jackman film, The Death of Robin Hood, opens Friday. Watch a report here.

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➤ The flip phone is making a comeback, and this time it’s built to keep you off your phone. (Hear Details)

➤ Several high-ranking Trump officials have adopted the same diet, and one credits it with reversing a heart condition. (Hear About Diet)

➤ A Los Angeles warehouse fire released hazardous gas and smoke, forcing air quality warnings across the region. (Listen Now)

➤ Vice President Vance said he is “legitimately worried” that conversations inside the White House Situation Room were secretly recorded and leaked to New York Times reporters working on an upcoming book about the Trump presidency. (More)

➤ The Obama Presidential Center opened Thursday in Chicago with a star-studded ceremony featuring Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and former presidents Biden, Bush, and Clinton. (More)

➤ All detainees at “Alligator Alcatraz,” the Everglades immigration facility, have been transferred to other locations ahead of hurricane season, with Florida Gov. DeSantis saying the site was never meant to be permanent. (More)

➤ Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., is demanding a full list of President Trump’s medications and the names of all 22 specialists involved in his recent physical, questioning whether the 80-year-old president is fit for office. (More)

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America Turns 250 This Year. Collectors Are Taking Notice.

As the United States prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, interest in historic American collectibles is growing. One piece drawing attention is the Morgan Silver Bar from GOVMINT.

Inspired by the legendary Morgan Dollar design, this beautifully crafted silver bar pays tribute to a symbol that represented American strength, prosperity, and opportunity for generations. Each bar contains pure silver and features the iconic imagery that made the Morgan Dollar one of the most beloved coins in U.S. history.

For collectors, history enthusiasts, and anyone looking to own a meaningful piece of Americana, the Morgan Silver Bar offers a unique way to commemorate this historic milestone.

See the Morgan Silver Bar and learn more here.

➤ Group D leaders, the U.S. and Australia, will face off this afternoon in both teams’ second match of the FIFA World Cup group stage. Both teams are coming off opening wins, with a victory here likely clinching a spot in the round of 32. (More)

➤ North Carolina and Oklahoma will meet in a best-of-three series beginning tomorrow in the Men’s College World Series finals after the Tar Heels eliminated West Virginia and the Sooners defeated SEC champion Georgia. (See Bracket)

➤ Meanwhile, during Wednesday’s game between Oklahoma and Georgia, Bulldogs senior Kolby Branch hit a home run on the final swing of his career and was high-fived by his brother, Oklahoma second baseman Kyle Branch, while rounding the bases. After the game, the umpires gave the lineup cards featuring both brothers to their parents. (Watch Video)

➤ The York Revolution, a minor league baseball team in Pennsylvania, forfeited its planned LGBTQ Pride Night game scheduled for Thursday after several players refused to wear rainbow-themed uniforms. Team officials criticized the players’ decision. (More)

➤ The Protect College Sports Act advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee and will head to the full Senate for consideration. Meanwhile, the Big Ten and SEC released a joint statement opposing the bill as it’s written. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: World Cup | MLB | WNBA | Golf

Daily Market Report 06/18/2026

▲	NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	26,517.93	1.91%
▲	SPX S&P 500	7,500.58	1.08%
▲	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	51,564.70	0.14%
▼	BTC Bitcoin	$62,826.81	-4.23%
▼	GOLD Per Ounce	$4,227.90	-3.01%
▼	SILVER Per Ounce	$65.82	-6.90%
▼	OIL West Texas Intermediate Crude	$75.52	-1.65%
▲	BFLY Butterfly Network Inc	$8.90	+55.87%

Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil are traded 24 hours a day.

➤ Big Stock Move: Butterfly Network surged nearly 56% to a new 52-week high after Midjourney revealed its full-body scanner runs on 40 of Butterfly’s ultrasound-on-chip modules, with a deal worth up to $74 million over five years. See more in Science, too. (More)

➤ New unemployment filings dropped to 226,000 last week, signaling that layoffs remain near historically low levels despite broader economic uncertainty. (More)

➤ Apple plans to raise product prices as surging AI demand and Iran-related helium shortages have more than doubled memory chip costs since October, with CEO Tim Cook calling the situation “unsustainable.” (More)

➤ U.S. gas prices fell below $4 a gallon for the first time since March after the Iran peace deal raised hopes of renewed oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz. (More)

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A Tribute to an American Classic

Few designs are as recognizable as the Morgan Dollar. First introduced in the late 1800s, it became a lasting symbol of American heritage and craftsmanship.

Today, GOVMINT offers this iconic design in a pure silver bar, combining collectible appeal with the enduring value of owning precious metal. With America’s 250th anniversary approaching and interest continuing to grow, now is a great time to take a closer look.

Get the details and secure yours here.

➤ Archaeologists say they’ve found a 5,000-year-old prototype of Stonehenge just 3 miles away: two wooden post holes that align with the summer and winter solstices, predating the famous stones by 500 years. (More)

➤ Midjourney, the AI image company, unveiled a full-body ultrasonic scanner that can map your entire body in 60 seconds with no radiation, and plans to open the first of “Midjourney Spas” in San Francisco next year. (See Details)

➤ Hundreds of electric-blue “by-the-wind sailors,” stinging sea creatures related to the Portuguese man o’ war, have washed ashore across the Welsh coastline in an unusual late-season event. (See Creatures)

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➤ Financial records show Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World: Dominion cost $658.8 million to make, surpassing Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens as the most expensive film ever produced. (More)

➤ Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson star as fictionalized versions of themselves in Apple TV’s new comedy Brothers, a series about a lifelong friendship upended by a secret suggesting they might actually be siblings. (More)

➤ The latest trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day debuted as Sony Pictures opened ticket sales for the film, which swings into theaters exclusively on July 31. (See Trailer)

➤ Speaking of Spider-Man, co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya confirmed they’re married, with Holland saying family members attended the ceremony. (More)

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➤ A Long Island couple married in New York at the Knicks championship parade Thursday after a 53-year engagement, with the bride dazzling in a handcrafted royal blue gown and team-stamped sneakers. (See Couple)

➤ Taylor Swift superfans traveled to Rhode Island hoping to catch her wedding, only to discover she wasn’t there. The ceremony is reportedly set for Madison Square Garden on July 3. (More)

➤ An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection worth up to $200,000 has gone missing from an Oregon shop, sparking lawsuits, a YouTuber crusade, and viral conspiracy theories. (See Details)

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