Daily Briefing: Is the Strait open or closed?

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Updated June 22, 2026, 7:12 a.m. ET

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned.
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Nicole Fallert here, catch up with our News Quiz. Here's Monday's news, including the latest on end-of-war talks with Iran.

Iran closed the Straight of Hormuz again. Now what?

Iran's team arrived in the U.S. less than 18 hours before its scoreless FIFA World Cup game against Belgium on Sunday, Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said. As a result, the team had to cut its training in half.

Ghalenoei blasted the treatment of his team as Iran announced over the weekend it will once again close the Strait of Hormuz. The closure threatens to further unravel negotiations between Iran and the Trump administration.

More news to know now

Reflecting Pool"vandals" arrested: But algae blooms in the Reflecting Pool are nothing new.
The movement to fix America's 250: A growing number of people across the country are hosting counter programs during the nation's 250th birthday celebrations.
World Cup live updates Monday: All eyes will be on Lionel Messi as he attempts to add another record to his incredible collection of accolades.

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The longest day of the year

People continued the age-old tradition of gathering at Stonehenge in England for the summer solstice, when the earth's north pole has its maximum tilt toward the sun, which occurs at 9:24 AM on June 21st.

Yesterday was officially the summer solstice which is the longest day of the year and the first day of summer.

Travel

We made these costly travel mistakes so you don't have to

Our staff at USA TODAY isn't immune to the inevitable mishaps. As we get ready for the brunt of summer travel, we compiled our worst travel experiences, hoping others can learn from our mistakes. If you also have a "worst travel story," tell us where it happened and what you’d do differently today by filling out this (short) form. We're looking forward to featuring you in an upcoming USA TODAY Travel story!

Before you go

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It's North Carolina v. Oklahoma in a winner-take-all College World Series Game 3 today.
"House of Dragon" is maybe not so terrible anymore.

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