2 Deadly Earthquakes Hit Venezuela, and Why Chemo Drugs Could Soon Be Rationed

Plus, will A.I. find the next soccer superstar?

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Venezuela Live Updates: Chaos and Fear After Deadly Earthquakes (nytimes.com/live/2026/06/24/world/venezuela-ea…), by The New York Times

After Trump’s Outburst, Senate G.O.P. Reverses Course on Iran (nytimes.com/2026/06/24/us/politics/trump-senat…), by Robert Jimison and Michael Gold

Trump’s Refusal to Sign Housing Bill Complicates Fate of Bipartisan Effort (nytimes.com/2026/06/24/us/politics/trump-housi…), by Michael Gold, Tony Romm, Tyler Pager and Ronda Kaysen

Shortage of Chemotherapy Drugs Brings Rationing Fears (nytimes.com/2026/06/24/health/chemotherapy-dru…), by Christina Jewett

Could A.I. Find Brazil’s Next Pelé? (nytimes.com/2026/06/24/world/americas/brazil-s…), by Ana Ionova

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