U.S. stock futures slip on tech weakness and Middle East tensions after U.S. strikes Iran – eciks.org

Stock market futures fell and tech stocks slid further as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated, with President Trump vowing to respond to Iran’s shooting down of a U.S. Apache helicopter patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight.The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to 7,386.65 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.97% to 25,678.82 on Tuesday, June 9, as a rebound in technology shares faded following...

What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war – PBS

Your support makes our work possible. Samy Magdy, Associated Press Samy Magdy, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press Cara Anna, Associated Press Cara Anna, Associated Press Leave your feedbackCAIRO (AP) — The United States and Iran appear to be closing in on a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald...

Rich countries do better in women’s football but understanding why matters, not just for the Matildas – The Guardian

‘Gender norms explain some of it, but not all of it’ says Tiya Banerjee, an economist at the e61 InstituteFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn about a week’s time, the Socceroos will step up against Turkey, their first opponents in this year’s World Cup.Winning their first match...

U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds – PBS

Your support makes our work possible. Ben Finley, Associated Press Ben Finley, Associated Press Leave your feedbackWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used heavily in the Iran war, according to an analysis released Wednesday, adding to concerns that American forces would have limited firepower in any future...