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Month: June 2026

Trump hails Iran deal as G7 summit begins in Europe

The United States and Iran appear closer to extending their shaky ceasefire after both sides electronically signed a memorandum that aims to end the war. But key questions remain ahead of its official signing later this week. The deal was center stage in France on Monday, where President Trump joined other world leaders for the G7 summit. Liz Landers reports.

How Israelis are responding to Trump’s Iran peace plan

President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war, the first steps in a deal with the regime. That agreement appears to include a ceasefire in Israeli strikes. But that country’s defense minister says forces will not withdraw from Lebanon. As Stephanie Sy reports, Israelis say they’re caught in the middle of a bad deal and constant fighting.

Dermatologist explains benefits of newly approved sunscreen ingredient

For the first time in more than 25 years, the FDA has approved a new active ingredient for over-the-counter sunscreens. It clears the way for manufacturers to begin using bemotrizinol, or BEMT, an ingredient that’s been used in Europe and Asia since the 1990s. Amna Nawaz discussed why this change took so long and what people should know about it with dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian.

New book explores America’s history of celebrating freedom while excluding millions

The United States is preparing to mark 250 years since its founding, a milestone often framed as a celebration of democracy, freedom and national promise. But Eddie Glaude Jr. argues that America’s anniversaries have always been shadowed by a deeper contradiction. Geoff Bennett sat down with Glaude to discuss his new book, “America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries.”

Monica McNutt reflects on the decades-long wait for a Knicks championship

The city that never sleeps finally saw its dream come true when the New York Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973. Thousands of fans across the five boroughs celebrated wildly after the Knicks pulled off this upset win in the final seconds. William Brangham discussed the historic moment and thrilling series with Monica McNutt, a basketball analyst for ESPN and the MSG Network.

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