It's Not Easy

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Here is the GPL News Brief for June 17th 2026: Here Is Today’s Stories: Kash Patel ‘jumped the gun’ with announcement of UFC plot arrests, sources say [https://www.ms.now/news/kash-patel-white-house-ufc-attack-secret-service] Trump says oil reserves would run out in 4 weeks without Iran deal, risking ‘bedlam’ [https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5928618-iran-deal-oil-reserves-g7/] Vance: Iran ‘could have access to’ $300B reconstruction fund [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5924963-vance-iran-300b-reconstruction-fund/] Trump says $300B fund to rebuild Iran is ‘Fake News’ [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5925541-trump-iran-300b-funding/] Trump says he likes idea of blaming Vance if Iran deal doesn’t work out [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/trump-vance-iran-deal-nuclear-g7.html] A Look at the Text of the Agreement Between the United States and Iran [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/us/politics/us-iran-agreement-deal-text.html] All the Sad Hawks [https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/iran-war-hawks-grief/687583/] Meta Employees Absolutely Hate Mark Zuckerberg’s Plan for a Companywide AI Hackathon [https://www.wired.com/story/meta-employees-absolutely-hate-mark-zuckerbergs-hackathon-idea/#intcid=_wired-verso-hp-trending-bktb_c3edf9ee-42e5-4d37-988d-820b5c0d1158_cygnus-personalized] 3 bodies discovered inside auctioned off home that was sold 'as is' [https://local12.com/news/nation-world/paul-sally-anne-cash-three-skeletal-remains-found-inside-foreclosed-burlington-connecticut-home-new-owner-makes-discovery-after-auction-state-police-investigate-deaths-not-considered-suspicious-as-community-seeks-answers-about-victims-cincinnati] Barack, Michelle Obama reflect on new presidential center, greatest White House legacy [https://abcnews.com/GMA/News/barack-michelle-obama-reflect-new-presidential-center-greatest/story?id=133929295] Yoane Wissa gives DR Congo first ever World Cup point in draw with Portugal [https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/17/portugal-dr-congo-world-cup-2026-group-k-match-report] DR Congo’s night of fire, flair and fimbu summed up the joy of the World Cup [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7370771/2026/06/17/dr-congo-portugal-draw/] Those are your headlines for today. We release a recap of all the news of the week on Fridays, so if you haven’t yet, please like, subscribe, and restack on Substack so these and all our newsletters get delivered to your mailbox! For Free! We keep up with all the news for you, so you don’t have to. Aren’t we sweet? Talk to y’all tomorrow! 🚫🤴 Get Pod Local: Where we start Locally while thinking Globally xx Jalon 👉🏽 This daily podcast is free, but if you’d like, please buy Jalon some coffee. She can’t do these newsletters and podcasts without it! (Seriously). Good News! We are now everywhere you get your podcasts! So you can take me on your commute, in the gym, or when I like to listen to podcast, while you’re washing dishes. Subscribe and leave a review for us! Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1QLFWJHBwnlJu9bRhfTifZ?si=c2e20ed4a41441cc] Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gpls-daily-news-briefs/id1867604228] 👇🏽We’re Also On Youtube! We also post these on our Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@getpodlocal]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getpodlocal.substack.com [https://getpodlocal.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

It's Not Easy

Here is the GPL News Brief for June 16th 2026: Here Is Today’s Stories: Iran says Israel must withdraw from Lebanon to sign tentative deal to end war with U.S. [https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-war-united-states-israel-lebanon-deal-9.7237094] Eight crew dead as US air force B-52 bomber crashes in California [https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/06/16/eight-crew-dead-as-us-air-force-b-52-bomber-crashes-in-california/] The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations [https://apnews.com/article/infant-mortality-cdc-d0da666b52330ba91acccf25e0c62c22] Trump promised clear water. The reflecting pool went green. [https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/16/reflecting-pool-green-algae-spreads-00963411] On the Country’s 250th Anniversary, the American People Are in a Sour Mood [https://www.pewresearch.org/2026/06/12/on-the-countrys-250th-anniversary-the-american-people-are-in-a-sour-mood/] The Obamas Unveil First-Ever Joint Commissioned Portrait By Njideka Akunyili Crosby [https://www.essence.com/entertainment/the-obamas-joint-portrait-opc/] Those are your headlines for today. We release a recap of all the news of the week on Fridays, so if you haven’t yet, please like, subscribe, and restack on Substack so these and all our newsletters get delivered to your mailbox! For Free! We keep up with all the news for you, so you don’t have to. Aren’t we sweet? Talk to y’all tomorrow! 🚫🤴 Get Pod Local: Where we start Locally while thinking Globally xx Jalon 👉🏽 This daily podcast is free, but if you’d like, please buy Jalon some coffee. She can’t do these newsletters and podcasts without it! (Seriously). Good News! We are now everywhere you get your podcasts! So you can take me on your commute, in the gym, or when I like to listen to podcast, while you’re washing dishes. Subscribe and leave a review for us! Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1QLFWJHBwnlJu9bRhfTifZ?si=c2e20ed4a41441cc] Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gpls-daily-news-briefs/id1867604228] 👇🏽We’re Also On Youtube! We also post these on our Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@getpodlocal]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getpodlocal.substack.com [https://getpodlocal.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

It's All About Me

Welcome tp the GPL News Brief for June 15th 2026: Here Is Today’s Stories: U.S. and Iran Sign Preliminary Deal, but Its Terms Remain Secret [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/15/world/iran-war-trump-us-deal?smid=url-share] Israelis angry over U.S.-Iran peace deal lash out at Netanyahu [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/israelis-argry-over-u-s-iran-peace-deal-lash-out-at-netanyahu] Vance says Iran agreement has been digitally signed, but remains vague on its key elements [https://abcnews.com/US/vance-iran-agreement-digitally-signed-remains-vague-key/story?id=133880794] 12 people presumed dead after skydiving plane crashes in Missouri [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/missouri-plane-crash-rcna350018] UFC at White House a success, but never again, Dana White says [https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/49070230/ufc-white-house-success-never-again-dana-white-says] Trump announces July Fourth ‘TRUMP RALLY’ on National Mall [https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/15/trump-announces-july-fourth-rally-00962105] Curacao… up? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day four of the tournament [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7329359/2026/06/15/world-cup-2026-teams-ranked/] World Cup 2026: England camp hit by tornado warning as Scotland reacts to first victory in 36 years – as it happened [https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/14/world-cup-2026-news-scotland-react-to-first-world-cup-victory-in-36-years-as-australia-beat-turkey] Giants’ Jameis Winston Helps Japan Fans Clean Up Cowboys’ Stadium in Video After FIFA World Cup Game [https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25440519-giants-jameis-winston-helps-japan-fans-clean-cowboys-stadium-video-after-fifa-world-cup-game] Hurricanes use stifling defense to win the Stanley Cup [https://www.npr.org/2026/06/15/nx-s1-5858575/hurricanes-win-stanley-cup] Hurricanes core rewarded with Stanley Cup after years of playoff heartbreak [https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/playoffs/hurricanes-core-rewarded-with-stanley-cup-after-years-of-heartbreak] How the Knicks won the NBA Finals over the Spurs: What we learned [https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49056824/new-york-knicks-win-2026-nba-finals-san-antonio-spurs-game-5-brunson-towns-wembanyama] Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP after historic 45-point effort in Knicks’ clinching win [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7358507/2026/06/13/jalen-brunson-nba-mvp-knicks-championship/] Jalen, Rick Brunson lift the Knicks together. ‘I turned around and my dad was there’ [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7354942/2026/06/14/knicks-championship-jalen-brunson-father-new-york/] Those are your headlines for today. We release a recap of all the news of the week on Fridays, so if you haven’t yet, please like, subscribe, and restack on Substack so these and all our newsletters get delivered to your mailbox! For Free! We keep up with all the news for you, so you don’t have to. Aren’t we sweet? Talk to y’all tomorrow! 🚫🤴 Get Pod Local: Where we start Locally while thinking Globally xx Jalon 👉🏽 This daily podcast is free, but if you’d like, please buy Jalon some coffee. She can’t do these newsletters and podcasts without it! (Seriously). Good News! We are now everywhere you get your podcasts! So you can take me on your commute, in the gym, or when I like to listen to podcast, while you’re washing dishes. Subscribe and leave a review for us! Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1QLFWJHBwnlJu9bRhfTifZ?si=c2e20ed4a41441cc] Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gpls-daily-news-briefs/id1867604228] 👇🏽We’re Also On Youtube! We also post these on our Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@getpodlocal]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getpodlocal.substack.com [https://getpodlocal.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Party In The USA

Here is the GPL News Brief for Friday June 12th 2026: Suspect in Midland, Texas, mass shooting had fired on police days earlier, officials say [https://apnews.com/article/midland-texas-shooting-1b4308bda97427c695623ed5cf988eee] Pakistan says U.S.-Iran deal text has been reached; Iran holding ‘final’ deliberations [https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-us-iran-drones-trump-deal-war-hormuz-tehran-rcna349750] As Speculation Swirls About the Emerging Iran Deal, Here’s What We Know [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/world/middleeast/iran-peace-deal-what-to-know.html] France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP [https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/france-accuses-israeli-firm-interfering-scottish-elections-john-swinney-snp] Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ [https://apnews.com/article/trump-settlement-fund-irs-lawsuit-d8345ce8f5c7f8062b858e54c396c450] Trump Isn’t Giving Up on His Slush Fund [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/06/trump-anti-weaponization-fund/687500/] Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire on SpaceX’s First Day of Trading [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/12/business/spacex-ipo-elon-musk] Canada pledges $100M for Palestinians facing settler violence, humanitarian crisis [https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-funding-palestinians-settler-violence-9.7233472] South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2jewrxvmjo] The immigration issue causing some Africans to root against South Africa this World Cup [https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/immigration-issue-causing-africans-root-210000536.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMAYRMeeEc4woSDq4v2rlr6NEYhuqNJr1a6Iq5NQ4-z8OXPEgvnzP05O8LEbBQdQtWvb5I2YX6JdK6Ens1MnohIvMR79qU24WF5Bf68nsRjjQD9qP3XdUVXbLJX0_bYDAbkzHg5Iyf_x8WZ2lLSEXSeV8yqg5ztijp67RO2epsZ6] Europeans’ trust in the US hits historic low, poll finds [https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/06/12/europeans-trust-in-the-us-hits-historic-low-poll-finds_6754415_4.html] Dozens of teenage girls rescued from NY sewer system after exploration attempt goes wrong [https://nypost.com/2026/06/11/us-news/dozens-of-teenage-girls-rescued-from-ny-sewer-system-after-exploration-attempt-goes-wrong/] Judge denies Kennedy Center board’s last-minute bid to delay removal of Trump’s name [https://www.ms.now/news/judge-denies-kennedy-center-boards-request-to-keep-trumps-name] Justice Department Approves Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Without Any Strings Attached [https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/doj-approves-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-1236780234/] Those are your headlines for today. We release a recap of all the news of the week on Fridays, so if you haven’t yet, please like, subscribe, and restack on Substack so these and all our newsletters get delivered to your mailbox! For Free! We keep up with all the news for you, so you don’t have to. Aren’t we sweet? Talk to y’all tomorrow! 🚫🤴 Get Pod Local: Where we start Locally while thinking Globally xx Jalon 👉🏽 This daily podcast is free, but if you’d like, please buy Jalon some coffee. She can’t do these newsletters and podcasts without it! (Seriously). Good News! We are now everywhere you get your podcasts! So you can take me on your commute, in the gym, or when I like to listen to podcast, while you’re washing dishes. Subscribe and leave a review for us! Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1QLFWJHBwnlJu9bRhfTifZ?si=c2e20ed4a41441cc] Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gpls-daily-news-briefs/id1867604228] 👇🏽We’re Also On Youtube! We also post these on our Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@getpodlocal]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getpodlocal.substack.com [https://getpodlocal.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

We Gon Make It

Here is the GPL News Brief for June 11th 2026: Trump says he has ‘cancelled’ strikes against Iran after threatening ‘very hard’ attack tonight [https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cly7nr3jzv5t] Trump now says a peace deal will be announced ‘soon,’ cancels further strikes [https://www.npr.org/2026/06/11/nx-s1-5854970/trump-iran-peace-deal-cancel-strikes] Trump and Hegseth Broadcast U.S. Military Strikes Before They Happen [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-hegseth-military-operations.html] Senate panel approves Department of War name change [https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/06/11/congress/senate-panel-approves-department-of-war-name-change-00958970] Pete Hegseth, Cornball in Chief [https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/pete-hegseth-corny/687515/] Spotify removed thousands of podcasts promoting online prescription drug sales, investigation finds [https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/11/tech/spotify-drug-sales-podcasts-investigation-findings] Drug Sites Hijacked Spotify’s Search Ranking Through Fake Podcasts [https://www.wired.com/story/drug-sites-hijacked-spotifys-search-ranking-through-fake-podcasts-report-finds/] Trump administration waives environmental laws to accelerate border project in Big Bend [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-border-project-big-bend-texas-b2993601.html] Why a World Cup is the biggest event on planet Earth [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7349073/2026/06/11/world-cup-why-so-popular/] Mexico win fiery World Cup opener in Mexico City: Did South Africa deserve two red cards? Who is Julian Quinones? [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7352092/2026/06/11/mexico-world-cup-south-africa-quinones-red-cards/] Somalian Referee Can’t Officiate In World Cup Despite Canadian Welcome [https://www.newsweek.com/somalian-referee-omar-artan-world-cup-canadian-welcome-12052788] 2026 World Cup: The murky ties between FIFA and the US [https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/06/09/2026-world-cup-the-murky-ties-between-fifa-and-the-us_6754289_9.html] Boston hotels were expecting a World Cup gold mine. Travelers had other plans. [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/10/business/boston-world-cup-hotels/?s_campaign=breakingnews:newsletter] Europe Offers Somali World Cup Referee Blocked by U.S. a New Stage [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/sports/soccer/world-cup-somali-referee-omar-artan.html] The Knicks’ Comeback Was Epic. So Was Their Fans’ Response. [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/knicks-game-4-fans-nba-finals-nyc.html] Knicks Beat Wemby, Spurs After Historic Comeback, Box Score Stats & Highlights for NBA Finals Game 4 [https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25437572-knicks-beat-wemby-spurs-after-historic-comeback-box-score-stats-highlights-nba-finals-game-4] Knicks fans direct jeers, flying egg at Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama [https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49031479/knicks-fans-direct-jeers-flying-egg-spurs-victor-wembanyama] Those are your headlines for today. We release a recap of all the news of the week on Fridays, so if you haven’t yet, please like, subscribe, and restack on Substack so these and all our newsletters get delivered to your mailbox! For Free! We keep up with all the news for you, so you don’t have to. Aren’t we sweet? Talk to y’all tomorrow! 🚫🤴 Get Pod Local: Where we start Locally while thinking Globally xx Jalon 👉🏽 This daily podcast is free, but if you’d like, please buy Jalon some coffee. She can’t do these newsletters and podcasts without it! (Seriously). Good News! We are now everywhere you get your podcasts! So you can take me on your commute, in the gym, or when I like to listen to podcast, while you’re washing dishes. Subscribe and leave a review for us! Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1QLFWJHBwnlJu9bRhfTifZ?si=c2e20ed4a41441cc] Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gpls-daily-news-briefs/id1867604228] 👇🏽We’re Also On Youtube! We also post these on our Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@getpodlocal]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getpodlocal.substack.com [https://getpodlocal.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]