Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Start the day with these reads:
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Nicole Fallert here. Watching every episode of "Gilmore Girls" before it leaves Netflix. Here's the news to know on Thursday, including why Americans feel they can't move homes.
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A sobering report on American housing |
The findings are sobering in the "State of the Nation’s Housing" report, produced every year by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. Only 1.1 million new households were formed in 2025 – a number roughly in line with the depths of the Great Recession over a decade ago – as student debt, a weaker job market, and anemic consumer sentiment make Americans wary of striking out on their own.
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U.S. and Iran remotely sign agreement: The signing of the memorandum comes ahead of an expected signing Friday in Switzerland and, as a result, provisions, including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, are expected to take effect immediately. |
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Knicks parade today: The victory march will end at City Hall, where the NBA champions will receive the keys to the city in a ticketed event. |
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What's in a name? The federal judge who ordered President Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center has asked for the administration's plans for the Center to remain open. |
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Water in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool (thin strip, center left from WWII Memorial) is hard to distinguish from surrounding grass as seen from a departing flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport as algae continues to bloom following the completion of recent renovations on June 16, 2026 in Washington, DC Win McNamee, Getty Images
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Scheffler tees off in a few hours |
Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com.
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Fed holds rates steady at Warsh's first meeting as chair. What to know
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New U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), at the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., U.S. June 17, 2026. Eric Lee, REUTERS
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Although the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, its new Chair Kevin Warsh promised the central bank will deliver on price stability.
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What you need to know today
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The Air Force has released the identities of eight crew members killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed near Edwards Air Force Base during a June 15 test mission.
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Who has starred and who has disappointed after the first round of World Cup matches?
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The semifinals for the College World Series are underway. Here's who will play for the baseball national championship:
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USA TODAY is partnering with Marvel to bring the exclusive new comic "Spider-Man TODAY," plus 1,000 archival comics, to USA TODAY PLAY on June 16.
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The first round of Coors Light Tallerboy cans sold out quickly. Here's when customers can try to score the collectible item again.
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The Air Force has released the identities of eight crew members killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed near Edwards Air Force Base during a June 15 test mission.
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Who has starred and who has disappointed after the first round of World Cup matches?
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The semifinals for the College World Series are underway. Here's who will play for the baseball national championship:
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USA TODAY is partnering with Marvel to bring the exclusive new comic "Spider-Man TODAY," plus 1,000 archival comics, to USA TODAY PLAY on June 16.
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The first round of Coors Light Tallerboy cans sold out quickly. Here's when customers can try to score the collectible item again.
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Here's what to check out next
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An all-new Marvel comic only on USA TODAY PLAY.
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Here's what to check out next
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An all-new Marvel comic only on USA TODAY PLAY.
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Get context, not just headlines, every weekday.
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Everything you need, in one daily app.
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