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Jun 12, 2026

Summary

NPR News covers a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal, with officials indicating an agreement is nearly finalized to end the nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. SpaceX made history with its IPO, debuting above its listing price and potentially making Elon Musk a trillionaire. The Washington National Opera sued the Kennedy Center over withheld funds, while a federal judge allowed a UFC event on the White House lawn. Additionally, rejected World Cup visa holders in Argentina received free TVs, and the U.S. faces Paraguay in their opener.

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Dataiku sponsorship message Potential U.S.-Iran peace deal nearing completion SpaceX IPO makes it largest in history Washington National Opera sues Kennedy Center Wall Street market update Judge allows UFC event on White House lawn Argentina fans get free TVs after visa rejections World Cup and NBA Finals schedule Dataiku sponsorship message
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