NEWS - THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 - NEWS
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, weakened to a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall. It formed off the Gulf Coast of Texas. CBS
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office. CBS
The Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., underwent a big overhaul, and all looked well until algae bloomed, turning it all green again. CBS
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U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast. CBS
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out. CBS
After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026. CBS
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The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices. CBS
The vast majority of data centers globally face either acute risk from climate change events or chronic risk from ongoing climate issues like extreme heat. CNBC
The U.S. defense secretary also said it was "shameful" that European allies refused to give U.S. forces access to bases to strike Iran. CNBC
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A bill the Senate Armed Services Committee approved would prevent defense contractors from buying back their stock without Pentagon approval. CNBC
All detainees at "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades have been transferred to other facilities, DHS says, citing hurricane season concerns. FOX News
An 18-year-old Indian tourist died after spooked horse pulling carriage through Central Park bolts, striking another carriage and overturning Wednesday. FOX News
DHS demands Virginia Gov. Spanberger intervene after illegal immigrant allegedly charged with sexual battery of a 5-year-old girl in Woodbridge. FOX News
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The U.S. Coast Guard opened fire to disable a boat smuggling 25 Chinese nationals near Key Biscayne, Florida, after it refused to stop, DHS says. FOX News
Russia came under the largest attack from Ukrainian drones in two years with a key oil refinery in the capital struck for the second time this week. UPI
Israel carried out strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday as leaders prepared to sign the Iran-United States cease-fire Friday. UPI
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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has advanced legislation to repeal decades-old sanctions imposed on Syria. UPI
The Senate has confirmed Michelle Steel, a former two-term Korean American congresswoman, as the United States' ambassador to South Korea. UPI
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