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Jun 16, 2026

Summary

President Trump attends the G7 Summit following a tentative US-Iran deal, which may lower gas prices. Meanwhile, Luigi Mangione faces a key pre-trial hearing amid growing public support for his defense. California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of politically motivated federal investigations. In other news, Fox agrees to buy Roku for $22 billion, and brain researchers shift focus from fruit flies to transparent fish.

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G7 Summit and tentative US-Iran deal Gas prices dropping after Strait of Hormuz opens Luigi Mangione pre-trial hearing and public support Newsom accuses Trump of DOJ investigation Fox agrees to buy Roku for $22 billion Brain research shifts from fruit flies to transparent fish Sign-off and Babbel advertisement
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