A Times Investigation Into Epstein’s Death, and Why Gas Prices Might Stay High

How Local Police Are Working for ICE, and an Unusual Data Center Dispute

Plus, the gym is the new first date. Here’s what we’re covering: ICE Wants Local Police to Enforce Immigration Law. These Officers Signed Up. [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/06/12/us/politics/ice-local-police-immigration-287g.html], by Allison McCann Warsh Takes Charge of a Fed Facing Rising Inflation Threat [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/us/politics/kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-swearing-in.html], by Colby Smith D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Air Pollution Lawsuit Against xAI Data Center [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/climate/xai-musk-mississippi-grok-turbine-lawsuit-naacp.html], by Karen Zraick and Hiroko Tabuchi Ebola Outbreak Could Become Worst on Record, Africa C.D.C. Chief Warns [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/world/africa/ebola-outbreak-congo.html], by Zane Irwin Sick of Swiping, Some Daters Would Rather Sweat Together [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/well/move/dating-apps-fitness-hyrox.html], by Danielle Friedman 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.

A Times Investigation Into Epstein’s Death, and Why Gas Prices Might Stay High

Plus, a counterclockwise mystery. Here’s what we’re covering: The (Mostly) Unanswered Questions at the Heart of a U.S.-Iran Accord [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/world/middleeast/us-iran-deal-agreement-questions.html], by Richard Pérez-Peña High Gas Costs May Linger After U.S.-Iran Deal [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/business/energy-environment/us-iran-deal-gas-prices.html], by Emmett Lindner Six Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Epstein’s Death, by Charles Homans, Steve Eder, Jan Ransom and Michael Rothfeld Newsom Says Trump’s Justice Department Is Investigating Him and His Wife [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/us/newsom-trump-doj-investigation.html], by Laurel Rosenhall, Devlin Barrett and Maggie Haberman Fox to Acquire Roku, Joining the Battle for the Living Room [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/business/fox-roku-acquisition-streaming-media.html], by Benjamin Mullin Nearly Everyone, Everywhere, Veers Left When Walking [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/science/humans-walking-veer-left-counterclockwise.html], by Rachel Nuwer 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.

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 [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/politics/trump-iran-deal-strait-of-hormuz.html], by David E. Sanger U.F.C. Viewing Party Draws Thousands to White House Ellipse [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/politics/ufc-white-house-freedom-250-watch-party.html?searchResultPosition=1], by Clarence Williams Kennedy Center Removes Trump’s Name From Facade [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/arts/music/kennedy-center-trump-name.html], by Elizabeth Williamson and Julia Jacobs Japan Is Running Out of Royals. Are More Men the Answer? [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/world/asia/japan-royal-family-adoption-male.html], by Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno The Scientific Quest for a Perfect World Cup Field [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/science/world-cup-grass-pitch.html], by Alan Burdick 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.

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.