Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington. Sonora Smart Dodd created the holiday to honor her father, a Civil War veteran who raised her and her five brothers after their mother died during childbirth.
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Following a Situation Room meeting Tuesday night, Trump said he would wait to see if Tehran backs down from its nuclear ambitions before issuing a final order. Tehran warned that such involvement could trigger “all-out war.”
While Israel and Iran have already traded blows for six days, Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites—buried deep beneath mountains—remain untouched and are largely impervious to conventional weapons.
Meanwhile, foreign ministers from Germany, France, and Britain are set to meet Iran’s top diplomat Friday in Geneva, aiming to secure verifiable guarantees that Iran’s nuclear program remains strictly civilian.
Lakers to Sell for Record $10 Billion
A majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers is being sold to Mark Walter, who is the primary owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, in a deal that values the historic NBA franchise at approximately $10 billion.
Jeanie Buss will remain as the franchise’s governor following the sale, maintaining continuity in the team’s leadership structure.
Walter, a businessman who has ownership interests in multiple sports franchises, is the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company TWG Global.
Feds Charge 7 in Largest US Jewelry Heist
Federal prosecutors have charged seven suspects in a 2022 armored truck robbery near Los Angeles, where thieves made off with $100 million in diamonds, emeralds, gold, and luxury watches, the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history.
Two suspects were arrested Monday, with one already jailed in Arizona on another charge.
Four remain at large. The indictment outlines a string of similar robberies involving lookouts, forced truck entries, and threats against drivers. Some stolen goods have been recovered.
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➤ As Iran tensions grow, focus turns to the U.S. military’s GBU-57 bunker buster. (Hear More)
➤ The 2025 global livability rankings saw a new city take the top spot. (Hear in Episode)
➤ This easy, full-body workout turns your body into a “calorie-burning machine.” (Hear in Podcast)
➤ The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee’s 2023 ban on sex-change medical care for minors, ruling 6–3 that the law didn’t constitute sex discrimination. (More)
➤ President Trump will extend the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. business by another 90 days, the third delay in the sales date. (See Details)
➤ President Trump has nominated Adm. Daryl Caudle to serve as the next chief of naval operations, replacing acting chief Adm. James Kilby and following the February firing of Adm. Lisa Franchetti. Caudle, a career submariner, is the current head of U.S. Fleet Forces Command. (More)
➤ With just days until the Democratic primary for NYC mayor, betting markets heavily favor Andrew Cuomo as the nominee in the New York City mayoral race. On Kalshi, betters are giving Cuomo an 80% chance to win. (See Betting)
You’ve probably heard orange juice is one of the healthiest juices you can drink…
It’s loaded with vitamin C. It supports your immune system. And it could even provide you with a boost of energy.
But now, one leading heart surgeon is exposing the shocking truth:
“This morning drink may actually spike your blood sugar, stall fat loss, and trigger energy crashes throughout the day.”
That’s why he’s now urging Americans to dump their juice down the drain — and make 1 simple tweak to their morning routine.
“Once you make this 1 simple move, not only will you feel healthier,” Dr. Gundry says… “But you could also activate a natural process in your body that helps ‘flush’ excess calories.”
➤ Indiana Pacer star Tyrese Haliburton’s injury status for tonight’s NBA Finals game is uncertain as he nurses a calf injury. The Pacers will likely decide whether he can play right before gametime. (More)
➤ A WNBA matchup between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun got violent after Caitlin Clark was poked in the eye by one player and then immediately shoved to the ground by another. (See Video)
➤ ESPN ranked Oklahoma’s 47-game winning streak from 1953–1957 as the most unbreakable record in college football history. (See Top 10 Records)
➤ Vegas oddsmakers think Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Milwaukee Bucks after months of trade speculation. The Bucks are heavy favorites to retain him, with the New York Knicks holding distant second-place odds. (More)
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➤ Big Stock Move: The Metals Company stock rose nearly 25% on Wednesday after it entered a strategic agreement with a new investor, South Korea-based Korea Zinc. (More)
➤ The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady again on Wednesday at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% for a fourth straight meeting. It held to its forecast of two rate cuts still to come this year. (More)
➤ U.S. Steel ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange as Japan’s Nippon completed its acquisition of the company, giving the U.S. government a “golden share” overseeing key company decisions. (See Details)
➤ Gap Inc. is investing tens of millions of dollars to boost operations at its Tennessee distribution center, underscoring the company’s focus on strengthening domestic operations. (More)
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➤ Doctors at Baylor St. Luke’s in Houston performed the first fully robotic heart transplant in the U.S. this March, hospital officials confirmed Tuesday. (See Details)
➤ Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia erupted Tuesday, sending ash 6.8 miles into the sky and triggering the nation’s highest alert level. Authorities set up exclusion zones and urged nearby residents to wear masks, as officials warned of possible floods from mud and debris. (See Volcano)
➤ Astronomers used Chile’s Very Large Telescope to map the nearby Sculptor galaxy in unprecedented detail, producing a thousand-color image spanning 65,000 light-years. (See Galaxy)
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➤ A collection of 17 retro baseball photos is making the rounds, showcasing iconic moments from the sport’s past, from Babe Ruth’s farewell to Jackie Robinson’s legendary steal in the 1955 World Series. (See Collection)
➤ A long-lost wedding photo from 1953 was discovered in a donated library book in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and made its way back to Sarah Ruggirello, the granddaughter of the couple in the image, thanks to social media. (See Photo)
➤ Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that Andy Warhol and Grace Jones dramatically crashed his 1986 wedding to Maria Shriver. Warhol flung open the church doors, and the pair made a dramatic silhouette entrance before slowly walking down the aisle. (More)
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➤ All U.S. national parks will offer free admission today in honor of Juneteenth, now a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. (See Details)
➤ After decades of research, historians have confirmed that Captain James Cook’s famed 18th-century ship, HMS Endeavour, lies at the bottom of Newport Harbor, Rhode Island. (See Details)
➤ Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld shared dreamy snapshots from their honeymoon after tying the knot in a lavish California ceremony last month. (See Photos)
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“In the last 24 hours, the Border Patrol encountered a total of 95 illegal aliens across the entire southern border. That is the lowest number EVER recorded.”
— Border czar Tom Homan in a post on X, reporting on the current state of the U.S. southern border.
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