U.S.-Iran Peace Breakthrough: Trump and Iran’s Pezeshkian signed a memorandum to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a 60-day path toward a final nuclear deal—already helping push U.S. gas prices just under $4 a gallon. Energy & AI Power Crunch: Federal regulators backed faster grid connections for AI data centers, a move cheered by developers but criticized by states and clean-energy advocates worried about losing control. Economy Watch: The Fed held rates steady in Kevin Warsh’s first meeting, keeping pressure on other central banks as markets price in further tightening. Education Fallout: Thousands of public-school staff across major districts face layoff warnings as enrollment drops, costs rise, and pandemic-era aid expires. Courts & Crime: A federal appeals court rejected a bid to resentence a former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO convicted of embezzling $40M+. Public Safety: A Border Patrol shooting in Blaine, WA, led to federal charges against the injured man, and Washington’s wildfire outlook warns of above-normal risk. Tech & Defense: Phoenix Semiconductor won a DLA SBIR Phase II contract to build legacy “drop-in” chips for U.S. defense systems. Sports & Culture: The U.S. Open’s first round resumed after fog delays, while Juneteenth coverage highlighted how families keep the holiday’s meaning alive through food and memory.