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Jun 13, 2026

Summary

President Trump claims the U.S. killed a Tren de Aragua leader, while SpaceX’s IPO made Elon Musk a trillionaire despite reported losses. The Justice Department approved Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Oregon faces a lawsuit over solitary confinement practices. Additionally, the EU begins membership talks with Ukraine, new research highlights methods to reduce maternal mortality, and an Ohio union disputes the use of goats for brush clearing.

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