George on Thursday: Trump Criticized Obama’s Iran Deal, But New Treaty Is Similar; How Does One Brain Speak Two Languages; Norway’s Crown Princess Has Lung Tran... (opens in new tab)

@THE LEDE Good morning! Today is Thursday, the 18th of June, 2026 and this is the Thursday Edition of GEORGE. GEORGE brings Thursday’s news into focus with reporting, commentary, and dispatches for curious readers. Here are the stories, developments, and ideas worth carrying into the day. U.S. President Donald Trump may have demanded an “unconditional surrender” from Iran in the first days of the war, but the long-awaited memorandum of understanding he is ...