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Carney to attend G7 summit in France as Iran peace deal is ‘topic number 1’

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 6/15/2026 8:24 AM

Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to France for the G7 summit, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement had been reached to end the conflict in Iran. ... Read full Story

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Britain announces full social media ban for children younger than 16

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/15/2026 6:53 AM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to raise the age at which children can access social media from 13 to 16, expected to become law in 9 months. ... Read full Story

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SK Group chief, ex-wife fail to reach agreement in court mediation for asset division

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/15/2026 5:20 AM

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong, failed to reach an agreement in a court mediation session for the division of their assets Monday. ... Read full Story

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Seoul stocks up for 3rd day to land above 8,500 on U.S.-Iran deal

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/15/2026 5:14 AM

Seoul stocks closed sharply higher Monday to extend their winning streak to a third day, landing above the 8,500-point mark on the back of an agreement between the United States and Iran to end their monthslong war ... Read full Story

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S. Korea's Lee says 'ember of hope' for dialogue with North still exists

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/15/2026 5:05 AM

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that the "ember of hope" for dialogue and cooperation with Pyongyang still exists in a speech Sunday. ... Read full Story

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Prosecutors appeal acquittal of ex-Mountie accused of working as agent for China

By Global News | Stewart Bell | 6/15/2026 5:00 AM

Federal prosecutors say a B.C. judge made errors in law in the May acquittal of a former RCMP officer accused of helping China conduct foreign interference in Canada. ... Read full Story

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Mongolian president affirms support for one-China policy

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/14/2026 11:22 PM

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh reaffirmed support for China's Taiwan policy and called Tibet and Xinjiang domestic Chinese matters. ... Read full Story

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South Korea bill would expand self-defense in home invasions

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/14/2026 11:17 PM

Nana's case has prompted a South Korean bill expanding self-defense protections for people who confront violent intruders inside their homes. ... Read full Story

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South Korea may propose wartime control transfer date

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/14/2026 11:13 PM

S. Korea Defense Minister Ahn may propose a target year for wartime control transfer while advancing plans to build a nuclear-powered submarine. ... Read full Story

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China’s record graduating class faces bleak job market

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/14/2026 11:04 PM

A record 12.7 million Chinese college graduates face scarce entry-level jobs, high youth unemployment and growing reliance on temporary work. ... Read full Story

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North Korea says its nuclear status is irreversible

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/14/2026 10:56 PM

North Korea rejected renewed international denuclearization calls, saying its nuclear status is permanent and warning of military countermeasures. ... Read full Story

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South Korea’s Hyosung expands U.S. power equipment production

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/14/2026 10:48 PM

Hyosung is expanding its presence in the U.S. power equipment market by establishing a local production base for extra-high-voltage circuit breakers. ... Read full Story

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South Korea lacks venues to match K-pop’s global reach

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/14/2026 10:37 PM

South Korea's shortage of large concert venues is pushing K-pop demand abroad and costing cities potential tourism, lodging and retail revenue. ... Read full Story

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U.S., Iran reach peace agreement, Trump says

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/14/2026 6:28 PM

President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Shafir announced Sunday that the United States and Iran have come to a peace agreement. ... Read full Story

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Trump lifts Iran blockade after peace deal reached: ‘Let the oil flow’

By Global News | Sean Previl | 6/14/2026 5:46 PM

Pakistan's prime minister said the signing of the peace accord between the U.S. and Iran would take place in Switzerland on June 19. ... Read full Story

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Romanian president picks new nominee Adrian Vestea for prime minister

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/14/2026 4:12 PM

Romanian President Nicusor Dan nominated a new candidate, Adrian Vestea, for prime minister Sunday after the resignation of Eugen Tomac. ... Read full Story

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Vancouver’s 1st World Cup game sees 2 arrests, no major incidents: police

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 6/14/2026 2:54 PM

The first of seven matches to be played at BC Place was officially sold out, and the finale whistle left Australian fans ecstatic as they beat Turkey 2-0. ... Read full Story

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Swiss voters projected to reject 10M population cap in referendum

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/14/2026 1:27 PM

Projections indicate Swiss voters have turned down a proposed law aimed at keeping the country's population at 10 million. ... Read full Story

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Israeli strikes Beirut, accuses Hezbollah of cease-fire violation

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/14/2026 11:01 AM

The Israeli military launched an attack on Hezbollah targets in Beirut on Sunday, accusing the group of violating a cease-fire agreement. ... Read full Story

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British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/14/2026 10:12 AM

British forces intercepted an oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet on Sunday, the British Defense Ministry said. ... Read full Story

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by New York Post | Jun 18 2026

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by Billboard | Jun 18 2026

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by upi.com | Jun 18 2026

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Sherrill-backed nuclear power expansion makes gain in Legislature

by NJ Spotlight | Jun 17 2026

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'This was a pioneering achievement': Stone Age people put up posts to observe the solstices near Stonehenge long before the stones of sacred site were placed

by LIVE SCIENCE | Jun 17 2026

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Ikea’s $4 Accessory Is Still the Quiet King of Budget Summer Travel Gear

by Gear Patrol | Jun 17 2026

Word of the Day

acquiesce

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 18, 2026 is:

acquiesce • \ak-wee-ESS\ • verb

To acquiesce to something is to accept it, agree with it, or allow it to happen by staying silent or by not arguing. Acquiesce is somewhat formal, and is often used with in or to.

// Eventually, the professor acquiesced to the students’ request to have the seminar’s final class be a potluck lunch.

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Examples:

“It may be just the right time for a chicken burger to become a significant stop on the American burger’s continual evolution—but whether beef-clinging purists will acquiesce to a poultry spin, or cry fowl, remains to be seen.” — Talib Visram, Slate, 6 Apr. 2026

Did you know?

If you’re looking to give your speech a gentle, formal flair, don’t give acquiesce the silent treatment. Essentially meaning “to comply quietly,” acquiesce has as its ultimate source the Latin verb quiēscere, “to be quiet.” (Quiet itself is also a close relation.) Quiēscere can also mean “to repose,” “to fall asleep,” or “to rest,” and when acquiesce arrived in English via French in the early 1600s, it did so with two senses: the familiar “to agree or comply” and the now-obsolete “to rest satisfied.” Herman Melville employed the former in Moby-Dick, when Ahab orders the “confounded” crew to change the Pequod’s course after a storm damages the compasses: “Meanwhile, whatever were his own secret thoughts, Starbuck said nothing, but quietly he issued all requisite orders; while Stubb and Flask—who in some small degree seemed then to be sharing his feelings—likewise unmurmuringly acquiesced.”

Carney to attend G7 summit in France as Iran peace deal is ‘topic number 1’

Britain announces full social media ban for children younger than 16

SK Group chief, ex-wife fail to reach agreement in court mediation for asset division

Seoul stocks up for 3rd day to land above 8,500 on U.S.-Iran deal

S. Korea's Lee says 'ember of hope' for dialogue with North still exists

Prosecutors appeal acquittal of ex-Mountie accused of working as agent for China

Mongolian president affirms support for one-China policy

South Korea bill would expand self-defense in home invasions

South Korea may propose wartime control transfer date

China’s record graduating class faces bleak job market

North Korea says its nuclear status is irreversible

South Korea’s Hyosung expands U.S. power equipment production

South Korea lacks venues to match K-pop’s global reach

U.S., Iran reach peace agreement, Trump says

Trump lifts Iran blockade after peace deal reached: ‘Let the oil flow’

Romanian president picks new nominee Adrian Vestea for prime minister

Vancouver’s 1st World Cup game sees 2 arrests, no major incidents: police

Swiss voters projected to reject 10M population cap in referendum

Israeli strikes Beirut, accuses Hezbollah of cease-fire violation

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel

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Google Earth

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

Why teachers need a seat at the table on school safety

BNSF wins local approval for new $4B California rail intermodal project

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Pulls In Another Costume From The Movies

Setting a Goal Weight May Lead to Greater Success With GLP-1s Like Zepbound

Experts Reveal How to Prep Your Home Tech for a Hurricane

Is It Really Rude to Correct Someone Who’s Wrong?

Inside the massive operation feeding thousands at the U.S. Open

LaGuardia shuts down runway for second time in weeks after pavement issue resurfaces

Marcello Hernandez Confesses to Rosalía at Madison Square Garden: ‘I Committed a Crime for This Lady’

Senate committee advances bill to repeal Assad-era sanctions on Syria

Sherrill-backed nuclear power expansion makes gain in Legislature

'This was a pioneering achievement': Stone Age people put up posts to observe the solstices near Stonehenge long before the stones of sacred site were placed

Ikea’s $4 Accessory Is Still the Quiet King of Budget Summer Travel Gear

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