What we are reading June 24, 2026
Headlines from around the web and why the 250th birthday of America feels a little off.
Iran Is a Bigger Defeat Than Vietnam
A war of choice has turned into a strategic disaster for Washington.
Paul Musgrave
The Animals That Predicted World Cups: The Story of Paul the Octopus and Other Football Oracles
Discover the story of Paul the Octopus and other animals that became famous for predicting World Cup and international tournament results.
Read the Full Text of the 14-Point Agreement Between the U.S. and Iran
The U.S. released the full text of the agreement it is set to sign with Iran on Friday to begin a 60-day cease-fire and open the Strait of Hormuz.
Nik Popli and Tiago Ventura
Fortunate Son: Crypto Senator’s Kid, 22, raises $30 million
“Welcome to the age of Nepomaxxing.”
Gil Duran
U.K. to Ban Under-16s From Social Media. Here’s What Apps Are Included and When It Is Set to Start
“I fundamentally believe that we must harness the power of technology to build a stronger, fairer Britain,” said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “But we must also protect our children.”
Callum Sutherland
Happy Fucking Birthday, by Christopher Hooks
An exhausted America turns two hundred and fifty
Christopher Hooks
Communion: How JD Vance Became an Epstein Class Errand Boy
The vice president serves two men with deep ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Gil Duran
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