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Jun 12, 2026

Summary

President Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to rally, while the Supreme Court blocked Alabama’s nitrogen gas execution. Trump also opened protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing, facing opposition from Native Hawaiian groups. In other news, a judge upheld New Mexico’s universal child care program, and a suspect pleaded guilty in the assassination of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman. Additionally, a report highlights gaps in teacher preparation for reading instruction, and the BBC canceled a Doctor Who special.

Topics discussed

CubeSmart Self Storage advertisement Trump cancels Iran strikes; political analysis Supreme Court blocks Alabama nitrogen gas execution Trump opens Pacific marine sanctuaries to fishing Judge dismisses lawsuit against NM child care program Stocks rally and oil prices fall Minnesota shooting suspect pleads guilty Report: Teacher prep programs lack reading science BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special Midi Health virtual care for menopause
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