Top stories — June 22, 2026 edition

Balanced left-and-right coverage from this SplitView News edition.

Alan Greenspan, Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, who served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve for 18 years under four U.S. presidents, has died at the age of 100. His tenure from 1987 to 2006 coincided with a period of significant US economic expansion.

How coverage differs: Left outlets focus on Alan Greenspan's extensive tenure and factual details of his passing, while right outlets highlight his influential role as a Jewish economist and significant impact on the U.S. economy.

Trump-backed Espriella wins Colombia presidency; bonds rise

Abelardo De La Espriella, a Trump-backed right-wing candidate, won Colombia's presidential election with a razor-thin lead over rival Iván Cepeda, who alleged vote count irregularities. This victory marks a swing to market-friendly policies.

Qatar LNG Plant Blast Injures 54; 18 Missing

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial complex, a key natural gas production site, injured at least 54 people and left 18 missing during the restart of operations. Authorities attributed the incident to a technical malfunction.

Trump Expresses Frustration Over Reflecting Pool Vandalism

President Trump voiced growing frustrations over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's condition, stating that repairs would begin immediately due to peeling paint and algae. He also claimed vandals were partly to blame and faced arrests.

LA warehouse fire rages for days, blankets city in toxic smoke

A massive warehouse fire in Los Angeles's Boyle Heights has burned for days, causing environmental and health concerns due to toxic smoke. Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency to secure resources for firefighting efforts.

How coverage differs: Left outlets highlight environmental and health concerns and Mayor Bass's emergency declaration, while right outlets focus on toxic smoke's impact and Spencer Pratt's criticism of Bass.

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Resigns Amid FBI Probe

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigned after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters nearly four months prior, amid an ongoing FBI investigation.

US Strike Kills 2, Leaves 6 Survivors on Alleged Pacific Drug Boat

The U.S. military conducted strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean, resulting in two deaths and six survivors. This brings the total number of people killed in such strikes to over 210.

Alan Greenspan, Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, who served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve for 18 years under four U.S. presidents, has died at the age of 100. His tenure from 1987 to 2006 coincided with a period of significant US economic expansion.

Trump-backed Espriella wins Colombia presidency; bonds rise

Abelardo De La Espriella, a Trump-backed right-wing candidate, won Colombia's presidential election with a razor-thin lead over rival Iván Cepeda, who alleged vote count irregularities. This victory marks a swing to market-friendly policies.

Qatar LNG Plant Blast Injures 54; 18 Missing

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial complex, a key natural gas production site, injured at least 54 people and left 18 missing during the restart of operations. Authorities attributed the incident to a technical malfunction.

Trump Expresses Frustration Over Reflecting Pool Vandalism

President Trump voiced growing frustrations over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's condition, stating that repairs would begin immediately due to peeling paint and algae. He also claimed vandals were partly to blame and faced arrests.

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