NPR News: 06-21-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israel’s Lebanon campaign, though the U.S. military disputes this. Meanwhile, Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery in Siberia as fighting continues in Zaporizhzhia. Domestically, a new Justice Department memo challenges disability integration mandates, sparking advocacy backlash. Other updates include Russia freeing Filipino workers, extreme heat warnings at the Grand Canyon, and Toy Story 5’s record-breaking box office debut.
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz amid Lebanon conflict
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery in Siberia
DOJ memo challenges disability integration mandates
Russia frees 24 Filipino workers held in Siberia
Extreme heat watch issued for Grand Canyon
Toy Story 5 breaks box office records
World Cup: Netherlands and Germany victories
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