NYTIMES (Marc Spiegler) - Art Galleries Are Not OK
Many gallerists are questioning the fundamentals of their business. It’s as if the art world they know has fallen off its axis.
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Trump envoy Witkoff heads to Switzerland ahead of potential Iran talks
White House envoy Steve Witkoff is on his way to Switzerland, where the first round of talks with Iran on a potential nuclear deal is expected to take place, a U.S. official told Axios. Why it matters: The talks were supposed to start on Friday but were postponed because of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. It's not yet clear if there is a new time has been set for the talks, or whether other U.S. officials are also en route to Switzerland. - Vice President Vance is expected to lead the U.S. delegation, and Jared Kushner will also take part in the talks.
White House envoy Steve Witkoff is on his way to Switzerland, where the first round of talks with Iran on a potential nuclear deal is expected to take place, a U.S. official told Axios. Why it matters: The talks were supposed to start on Friday but were postponed because of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. It's not yet clear if there is a new time has been set for the talks, or whether other U.S. officials are also en route to Switzerland. - Vice President Vance is expected to lead the U.S. delegation, and Jared Kushner will also take part in the talks.Open
ABCNEWS - Bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing
One of the few Black-owned banks in the U.S. is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government subsidized housing escape poverty
ABCNEWS - WATCH: The history of Juneteenth in America
The first observed Juneteenth was June 19, 1865. LZ Granderson, Los Angeles Times columnist, and Blair Imani, author of "Read This To Get Smarter," discuss the significance of the holiday.
ABCNEWS - US defeats Australia 2-0 in 2nd World Cup win
The U.S. men's soccer team defeated Australia on Friday, in its second winning World Cup match.
NYTIMES (Shawn Hubler) - Ruling in Missouri Restores Access to Medication Abortions
The court found that dozens of state laws undermined a state constitutional amendment that guaranteed reproductive rights. The state vowed to appeal the finding.
NYTIMES (Eduardo Medina and Bayliss Wagner) - Trump Shifts Stance in South Carolina After Losses in Governor’s Races
On Friday the president made the unusual move of endorsing both candidates in the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor.
NYTIMES (Julian E. Barnes) - Israel Is Likely to Continue Attacks in Lebanon, U.S. Intelligence Concludes
The new cease-fire between the United States and Iran calls for an end to fighting in Lebanon, but U.S. intelligence officials do not expect Israel to halt its strikes on Hezbollah.
NPR (Ava Berger) - Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The luxury Boeing 747, initially valued at $400 million, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday. The jet caused controversy as one of the biggest foreign gifts ever received by the U.S. government.
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NPR (The Associated Press) - James Burrows, director of classic shows 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work.
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work.Open