NPR News: 06-18-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers a preliminary 60-day ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting nuclear ambitions. A new poll reveals President Trump’s approval ratings hit record lows, driven by economic concerns and high gas prices. Meanwhile, New York celebrates the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years with a massive parade. The FDA reviews Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine despite political controversy, and a visa waiver allows a World Cup star’s mother to travel to the US.
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US-Iran preliminary ceasefire deal
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