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Almanac for June 22, 2026

Today is Monday, June 22, the 173rd day of 2026. There are 192 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1938, in a rematch that bore the weight of both geopolitical symbolism and African American representation, American Joe Louis knocked out German Max Schmeling in just two minutes and four seconds to retain his heavyweight boxing title in front of 70,000 spectators at New York’s Yankee Stadium. Also on this date: In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated for a second time as Emperor of the French. In 1941, Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, a massive and ultimately ...

On oil, China is smarter than we are

We can thank China that gasoline prices aren’t higher than they are. By last month, China had cut imports of oil by 3 million barrels a day, the daily consumption of Italy and France combined. China’s economy, meanwhile, hums along. Americans agonize over how the price of oil affects gas ...

Poll shows what public thinks about Trump’s handling of Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans continue to disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling Iran, while his overall presidential approval holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll that was conducted as he suggested a deal with Iran had been reached. The poll points to just how ...

Almanac for June 20, 2026

Today is Saturday, June 20, the 171st day of 2026. There are 194 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1967, boxer Muhammad Ali was convicted in Houston of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted and was sentenced to five years in prison. (Ali’s conviction would ultimately be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court). Also on this date: In 1782, the Continental Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States, featuring the emblem of the bald eagle. In 1837, Queen Victoria acceded to the British throne after the death of her uncle, King William IV. In ...

Karmelo Anthony’s race doesn’t matter

The system failed Karmelo Anthony — he stabbed someone to death and is going to jail for it. If this doesn't strike you as an injustice, you haven't been paying attention to the voices defending the 19-year-old who was just sentenced to 35 years in prison for murdering another teenager at ...

Magic medicine?

People are excited about peptides. The internet is filled with claims: Peptides raise your energy, boost metabolism, clear your skin, slow down aging, build more muscle, repair injuries ... I want some! But there’s a problem: The FDA bans most of them. Why? Dr. Anita Gupta, an ...