A Times Investigation Into Epstein’s Death, and Why Gas Prices Might Stay High
The US and Iran have agreed to a framework to end the war, but the specific terms of the deal remain unclear. The agreement is expected to have a significant impact on gas prices, which may take weeks to decrease due to damaged oil infrastructure. The deal's success is also threatened by Israel's refusal to withdraw from Lebanon, where they are fighting with the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah.
- ▪The US and Iran have agreed to a framework to end the war, but the terms of the deal have not been released.
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen, but it is unclear how quickly it will return to full traffic.
- ▪A new investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death in 2019 has found evidence suggesting he was determined to end his life.
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transcriptBack to The Headlinesbars0:00/10:55-10:55transcriptA Times Investigation Into Epstein’s Death, and Why Gas Prices Might Stay HighPlus, a counterclockwise mystery.2026-06-16T06:00:13-04:00This transcript was created using speech recognition software. While it has been reviewed by human transcribers, it may contain errors. Please review the episode audio before quoting from this transcript and email [email protected] with any questions.tracy mumfordFrom “The New York Times,” it’s “The Headlines.” I’m Tracy Mumford. Today’s Tuesday, June 16. Here’s what we’re covering.[THEME MUSIC]anchorI think there’s still a lot of confusion about what exactly is in this deal. Can you lay out the terms for us?vice president jd vanceFirst of all, good morning, everybody.
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