George on Wednesday: Deadly Heat, Drownings, Grip Europe; Covid Study Blocked by CDC Chief Published in Top Medical Journal; Lionel Messi Becomes World Cup’s Hi... (opens in new tab)

@THE LEDE Good morning! Today is Wednesday, the 24th of June, 2026 and this is the Wednesday Edition of GEORGE. GEORGE reaches midweek with a clear look at the stories that matter, from major global developments to original reporting and analysis. Here is the context needed to understand the day ahead. Let’s dive right in, shall we? News from the World Cup and Iran negotiations and machinations dominates. The football world is still in ...