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The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes, according to reports from CBS News, The Associated Press and The Guardian, as President Donald Trump threatened additional action against Tehran.
President Trump said he called off planned strikes on Iran hours after threatening to attack and seize Iranian oil infrastructure, as mediators reported a deal was near.
Economists cited by news outlets estimated that US inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest pace in three years, with reporting linking part of the increase to energy costs and the conflict involving Iran. President Donald Trump addressed the figures in public remarks.
Bill Gates appeared before the House Oversight Committee to answer questions about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, according to CBS News and ABC. Gates told lawmakers he was not aware of Epstein's crimes, according to NPR.
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