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Jun 12, 2026

Summary

President Trump halted planned strikes on Iran, claiming a peace deal is imminent, while also proposing public sharing of AI wealth. Despite high inflation, US consumer spending rose in May, though lower-income households face financial strain. Other stories include a UFC event at the White House, a delayed Detroit-Canada bridge opening, the start of a strong El Nino, and the death of the last known child of a Union Civil War veteran.

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