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June 29, 2026

World

  • U.S. and Iran agree to pause Gulf hostilities and resume talks — Following recent escalations, the U.S. and Iran have agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the Gulf region and will restart technical discussions, offering a glimmer of hope for a fragile peace deal. Source
  • Earthquakes in Venezuela push death toll near 1,500 — Two powerful quakes struck Venezuela, leaving nearly 1,500 dead; international rescue teams continue to search for survivors amid intensifying efforts. Source

United States

  • Extreme heat alerts cover 31 U.S. states, heat index up to 115 °F — The National Weather Service has issued extensive heat warnings across large portions of the central, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast United States, with heat index values soaring up to 46 °C (115 °F). Source
  • U.S. extends national emergency declaration over North Korea nuclear threat — The White House has renewed a national emergency declaration originally issued in 2008, citing North Korea's continued nuclear program as an “unusual and extraordinary threat.” Source
  • Supreme Court wrapping up term with landmark cases on Trump’s powers and more — The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to issue rulings on major cases involving the scope of presidential power, birthright citizenship, transgender rights in sports, and election laws. Source

Technology

  • Comcast shares surge as company plans to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky — Comcast announced a major restructuring: it will split into separate publicly traded entities with NBCUniversal and Sky spun off, leading to a 25 % surge in its stock during premarket trading. Source

Science

  • SETI searches interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, finds no signs of alien technology — Scientists scanned the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS for potential extraterrestrial radio signals, but detected only human-made interference. Source

Entertainment

  • Lauryn Hill honored and performs at the BET Awards — At the BET Awards held on June 28, Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award, surprised the audience with an impromptu performance of “Ex-Factor,” and closed the show with “Everything Is Everything.” Source
  • Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” surpasses “Oppenheimer” to become highest-grossing biopic ever — The new Jackson film has overtaken the previous box office record held by “Oppenheimer” to become the top-grossing music biopic to date. Source
  • Olivia Rodrigo’s “Stupid Song” climbs to No. 3 on Billboard Hot 100 — With new video buzz, Olivia Rodrigo’s latest single has reached the third spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Source

Recipe of the Day

July 16, 2026

Savory Greek Lemon Chicken and Orzo

Experience the flavors of Greece with this delightful and hearty chicken and orzo dish. Infused with fresh lemon and herbs, it's a perfect one-pot meal that's bursting with tangy and savory notes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add the orzo and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Add the oregano and thyme.
  6. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the orzo. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the orzo is tender.
  7. Stir in the Kalamata olives and fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Garnish with feta cheese and lemon slices before serving.

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