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nytimes.com June 5, 2026 Here are some standout stories from this week, curated by The World editors and personalized for you. Yana Paskova for The New York Times ‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School Internal documents show how tech giants grabbed children’s attention throughout the day, a strategy that schools say has undermined education. By Jennifer Valentino-DeVries Susan Wright for The New York Times Trump Clears Way for Corporate Tax Dodge Hidden in the Fine Print U.S. companies skirted at least $40 billion in taxes since the beginning of 2025 thanks to schemes in places like Malta, Bermuda and Cyprus. By Jesse Drucker and Dylan Freedman The New York Times Where Is Iran’s Highly Enriched Uranium? The fate of Iran’s stockpile is among the biggest uncertainties surrounding a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran. By Samuel Granados and Yeganeh Torbati Andrew Medichini/Associated Press Priest Who Said Aliens Were Demons Removed as Exorcist for Washington Cardinal Robert McElroy, archbishop of Washington, said recent statements by the exorcist “undermine the Church’s very precise teaching on the devil.” By Ruth Graham Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in Europe’s Defense, Is Trying to Bulk Up As concern rises in Europe over threats from an emboldened Russia, the Irish government says it’s working to plug gaps in its military, which reflect a tradition of neutrality. By Megan Specia and Paulo Nunes dos Santos Host: Katrin Bennhold Editor: Alicia Wittmeyer News Editors: Desiree Ibekwe, Carole Landry Associate Staff Editor: Parin Behrooz Photo Editor: Eli Cohen Deputy International Editor: Adam Pasick If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The World from The New York Times. To stop receiving The World, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018