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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced today that he is resigning as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks. This move comes around two years after he was elected in a landslide victory. He is the sixth prime minister to resign in the past decade. Andy Burnham, the outgoing mayor of Manchester, England, is likely to be his successor.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on his future outside 10 Downing Street on the morning of June 22, 2026, in London. Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
The first round of high-level negotiations between the U.S. and Iran wrapped up early today in Switzerland. Both sides agreed to "a roadmap" aimed at finalizing a deal within 60 days and establishing a communication line to prevent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement by mediators from Qatar and Pakistan. The joint statement said that the U.S. and Iran will form a committee to address issues such as nuclear monitoring and sanctions. They also outlined a framework to cease military operations in Lebanon. Vice President Vance traveled to a Swiss resort over the weekend to work on the details of this tentative peace plan between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump says that the United States Park Police have made several arrests related to what he called deliberate sabotage of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The pool underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation earlier this year. In a post on Saturday, the president provided details on the alleged damage and mentioned that additional arrests had been made. He did not present any evidence to support his claims regarding the nature of the damage. Neither the Park Police nor any other law enforcement agency had publicly confirmed any arrests as of the time of publication. Trump says the pool would be drained and repaired promptly and frames the alleged vandalism as an attack on American history.
Musician and actor Mandy Patinkin performs "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" alongside the PS22 Chorus of Staten Island at the 2026 New York City Inauguration outside of City Hall on Jan. 1, 2026. Jason Alpert-Wisnia/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
In Staten Island, there is an elementary school chorus, PS22, made up of fourth- and fifth-graders who are superstars on the Internet. At this school, students learn to embrace their true selves through singing. Although the children do not attend a fancy school, their walls are adorned with framed photos of the chorus alongside celebrities like Beyoncé and Stevie Nicks. The chorus was founded more than 25 years ago by music teacher Gregg Breinberg, also known as Mr. B. This year, the students were invited to perform at Zohran Mamdani's mayoral inauguration, sharing the stage with Mandy Patinkin. Listen to why this chorus is so significant and hear them sing covers of hit songs.
A diptych image of a jump squat exercise. Margaret Cirino/NPR hide caption
Training for "explosive power" can improve your agility. It focuses on the ability to generate a significant amount of force quickly. You can develop your explosive power by incorporating exercises that combine speed and strength, such as jumping jacks or more challenging movements like kettlebell swings. Research has shown that these exercises can enhance sports performance and lower the risk of injury. Explosive power becomes increasingly important as we age, as it can help prevent falls and injuries that can result from a decline in muscle mass. Check out Life Kit's visual guide on how to incorporate explosive power movements into your workout:
For additional guidance on exercises to boost mobility and prevent injury, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit. Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.
Oscar Diaz and Janelly Mendoza (kneeling), from Laredo, TX, were married on stage after a performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Public Theater's Delacorte Theater. Rebecca J Michelson/The Public Theater hide caption
This newsletter was edited by Yvonne Dennis.
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