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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Steve Inskeep

Published June 11, 2026 at 4:48 AM EDT

U.S. launches a second-round of strikes against Iran, inflation jumps to its highest level in more than three years, 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico.

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