
Sat June 6, 2026 — Gulf Strikes, Forest Service Math, and a City on Its Feet
Charles King walks through Saturday's headlines with a biblical lens — from missiles over the Gulf to a federal agency whose math doesn't add up, plus a basketball moment a generation of New Yorkers has been waiting for.
Stories Covered
• US and Iran exchange strikes in the Gulf as the ceasefire frays
• Forest Service closes offices costing under $1/year while keeping a $1M lease
• Knicks beat Spurs 111-110, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals
• Xavier Becerra clinches top spot in California governor's race
• CDC warns Ebola outbreak could rival worst on record
• Xi Jinping to visit North Korea next…
The skinny
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