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What the SpaceX I.P.O. Means for You, and a Giant Act of Vandalism in D.C.

Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering: SpaceX Is About to Be in Your 401(k) Whether You Like It or Not [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/technology/spacex-indexes-401k.html], by Mike Isaac and Maureen Farrell U.S. Plan Is Said to Pull a Third of Fighter Jets It Provides NATO for Europe [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/world/europe/us-nato-cuts-drawdown-jets.html], by Christopher F. Schuetze and Eric Schmitt Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/usps-mail-voting-democratic-resistance.html], by Adam Sella and Nick Corasaniti Grass on the National Mall Is Vandalized With ’86 47’ Stains [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/national-mall-grass-vandalized-86-47-trump.html], by Neil Vigdor Israel Set to Rapidly Expand West Bank Settlement [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/middleeast/israel-west-bank-settlements.html], by Isabel Kershner Nearly Everyone, Everywhere, Veers Left When Walking [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/science/humans-walking-veer-left-counterclockwise.html], by Rachel Nuwer Listen to the end of the episode for an audio news quiz. If you want to take The Times’s weekly online news quiz, go here [https://www.nytimes.com/spotlight/news-quiz]. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts [http://nytimes.com/podcasts] or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher [https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher]. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump Shrugs Off Surging Inflation, and Why a Groundbreaking Social Media Ban Is Floundering

Plus, the man behind “GOOOOAL!” Here’s what we’re covering: White House Again Shrugs Off High Prices Amid War With Iran [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/business/economy/trump-inflation-iran-war.html], by Tony Romm Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Attacks [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/11/world/iran-war-trump-us-israel], by New York Times reporters Police Step Up Security in Northern Ireland After Night of Violence [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/world/europe/belfast-attack-riots-northern-ireland.html], by Megan Specia Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids? [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/world/australia/australia-social-media-ban-under-16.html], by Victoria Kim How Soccer’s Biggest Announcer Trains His Voice for the World Cup [https://www.nytimes.com/video/arts/100000010899460/andres-cantor-goal-world-cup.html], by Chevaz Clarke, Jeremy Raff and Daniel Fetherston Tune in, and tell us what you think at theheadlines@nytimes.com [theheadlines@nytimes.com]. For corrections, email nytnews@nytimes.com [nytnews@nytimes.com]. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts [http://nytimes.com/podcasts] or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher [https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher]. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stray Drones Are Setting Off Alarms in Europe, and the U.S. Deports a World Cup Referee

Plus, why Americans are clamoring for European sunscreen. Here’s what we’re covering: Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes in New Test of Cease-Fire [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/10/world/iran-war-trump-us], by New York Times reporters Drones Stray Into Neighboring Countries as Russia and Ukraine Battle [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/world/europe/russia-ukraine-drones-nato-lithuania-romania.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share], by Andrew Higgins Hilton Beats Steyer to Win Second Spot in California Governor Race [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/us/steve-hilton-california-governor-xavier-becerra.html], by Laurel Rosenhall Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/us/politics/maine-senate-platner-mills.html], by Reid J. Epstein On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/world/americas/world-cup-immigration-problems.html], by Tariq Panja F.D.A. Clears Sunscreen Ingredient Long Used in Europe and Asia [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/well/fda-sunscreen-bemotrizinol-approval.html?campaign_id=57&emc=edit_ne_20260609&instance_id=176929&nl=the-evening®i_id=306413263&segment_id=221218&user_id=1cd699f6e5698983afd2a8a4030b003b], by Dani Blum Tune in, and tell us what you think at theheadlines@nytimes.com [theheadlines@nytimes.com]. For corrections, email nytnews@nytimes.com [nytnews@nytimes.com]. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts [http://nytimes.com/podcasts] or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher [https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher]. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Holdup at the Center of the Iran Talks, and Trump’s Baseless New Claims of Voter Fraud

Plus, “I’m busy, but you can talk to my A.I. twin.” Here’s what we’re covering: Israel Halts Strikes After Trump Claims Progress Toward Nuclear Talks, Officials Say [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/us/politics/trump-netanyahu-iran-call.html], by Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Ronen Bergman A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/world/middleeast/us-iran-talks-war.html], by Erika Solomon, Farnaz Fassihi and Tyler Pager Trump Nominates Blanche for Attorney General, Setting Up Confirmation Fight [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/us/politics/trump-todd-blanche-attorney-general.html], by Devlin Barrett and Glenn Thrush Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of California Vote Fraud [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/us/politics/trump-election-fraud-strategy-california.html], by Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman What Maine Voters Are Saying About Platner on the Eve of the Primary [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/us/politics/graham-platner-voters-maine-senate.html], by Tim Balk, Alicia Anstead and Kathleen Tomaselli OpenAI Files to Go Public as A.I. Companies Rush to Wall St. [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/technology/openai-ipo.html], by Cade Metz ‘Talk to My A.I. Twin’: Busy Executives Have a New Productivity Hack [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/business/dealbook/ai-digital-twin.html], by Sarah Kessler Tune in, and tell us what you think at theheadlines@nytimes.com [theheadlines@nytimes.com]. For corrections, email nytnews@nytimes.com [nytnews@nytimes.com]. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts [http://nytimes.com/podcasts] or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher [https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher]. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iran and Israel Exchange First Strikes Since Cease-Fire, and Texas Ranchers Sound the Alarm

Plus, the fight over the fight on the White House lawn. Here’s what we’re covering: Live Updates: Iran and Israel Trade Strikes for the First Time Since April [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/08/world/iran-israel-lebanon-attacks], by The New York Times Pentagon Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/us/politics/pentagon-sees-growing-espionage-threat-from-israel.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20260606&instance_id=176796&nl=breaking-news®i_id=306413263&segment_id=221079&user_id=1cd699f6e5698983afd2a8a4030b003b], by Julian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt Lawsuit Aims to Stop U.F.C. Fights at White House on Trump’s Birthday [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/us/politics/lawsuit-ufc-fight-white-house.html], by Zach Montague Screwworm Flies and Drought Spell Tougher Times for Cattle Ranchers [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/business/screwworm-flies-drought-cattle.html], by Kevin Draper Why Are Birthrates Down? You Might Be Looking at the Answer. [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/us/iphone-birthrate-decline-studies.html], by Sabrina Tavernise Tony Award Winners 2026: See the Full List [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/theater/tony-award-winners-2026-the-updating-list.html], by Rachel Sherman Tune in, and tell us what you think at theheadlines@nytimes.com [theheadlines@nytimes.com]. For corrections, email nytnews@nytimes.com [nytnews@nytimes.com]. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts [http://nytimes.com/podcasts] or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher [https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher]. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.