Inside the U.S.-Iran Deal, and Trump Hosts U.F.C. Fights

Plus, crafting the perfect grass for the World Cup.

Here’s what we’re covering:

Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran (nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/politics/trump-iran-…), by David E. Sanger

U.F.C. Viewing Party Draws Thousands to White House Ellipse (nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/politics/ufc-white-h…), by Clarence Williams

Kennedy Center Removes Trump’s Name From Facade (nytimes.com/2026/06/12/arts/music/kennedy-cent…), by Elizabeth Williamson and Julia Jacobs

Japan Is Running Out of Royals. Are More Men the Answer? (nytimes.com/2026/06/14/world/asia/japan-royal-…), by Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno

The Scientific Quest for a Perfect World Cup Field (nytimes.com/2026/06/13/science/world-cup-grass…), by Alan Burdick

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