George on Wednesday: Eight Dead in B-52 Crash, Watergate Was 54 Years Ago Today, Fox to Acquire Roku, Austria’s First World Cup Win in 36 Years, Tiny Cape Verde... (opens in new tab)

@THE LEDE Good morning! Today is Wednesday, the 17th 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. The Group of Seven June meeting is taking place this week and the guest list includes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. U.S. President ...