US Strikes Iran Again, Inflation Soars & Mrs. Jellyby — June 11, 2026
Charles King walks through the second US strike on Iran, May's three-year-high inflation report, and a Christianity Today piece that uses Dickens's Mrs. Jellyby to expose our love for distant causes and blindness to nearby neighbors.
Stories Covered
• United States launches second wave of airstrikes on Iranian targets
• May inflation climbs to highest level in over three years
• Christianity Today on Mrs. Jellyby, Graham Platner, Bill Clinton, and telescopic philanthropy
• Knicks rally from 29 down to take 3-1 NBA Finals lead over the Spurs
• 2026 World Cup opens in Mexico; joy along the 7…
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