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 | |  | | By Jamie Ross and Hannah Jewell | Good morning. It’s Friday, June 19, and the Knicks parade in New York looked pretty wild. See all the best photos from the celebrations here. Let’s catch up. Quick note: The 7 podcast is taking a break for Juneteenth. It’ll be back Monday. | |  | Vice President JD Vance slammed Israel’s reaction to the Iran ceasefire deal. |  | Obama celebrated the opening of his $850 million presidential library in Chicago. | | Former president Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and Malia Obama attend a dedication ceremony for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters) | -
A star-studded event: Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen and Bono were in attendance. In his speech, Obama criticized the division and vitriol that dominates modern-day politics. -
Three other former presidents showed up: Trump, who has mocked the appearance of his political rival’s presidential center, was the only living president not to be invited. -
What might Trump’s library look like? Expect at least two golden statues.  | Republicans say Trump is causing “embarrassing setbacks” for their agenda. | -
In the latest clash this week: Trump blew up plans to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. Republican senators find themselves increasingly at odds with Trump. -
Another problem for Republicans: Farmers, one of the GOP’s most loyal voting blocs, are losing patience with the party. Approval for Trump among rural Americans has hit a new low.  | Ukraine hammered Moscow with a swarm of drone strikes. | | Smoke rises from an oil refinery following what the authorities say was a Ukrainian drone strike in Moscow. (Social media/Reuters) | -
After weeks of Russian bombing in Kyiv: Ukraine hit back yesterday with what may have been its largest drone strike on the Russian capital. A major oil refinery was set ablaze. -
Why now? Ukraine is trying to increase public pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war. Putin has not shown signs he will back down.  | A major flu outbreak has hit at an Air Force base in Texas. | -
In the past three weeks: More than 150 troops have fallen sick. It comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. troops would no longer be required to get an annual flu shot. -
A separate outbreak: Twelve cases of flesh-eating screwworms have been discovered in animals in Texas and New Mexico. The Trump administration’s response is under scrutiny.  | The U.S. faces Australia in its second World Cup group-stage match today. | -
The stakes: Victory would secure qualification to the knockout stage. The USMNT is on a high after a 4-1 win against Paraguay last week — the team has finally found its missing piece. -
Yesterday: Three American women (Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt) made history by becoming the first all-American, all-women officiating crew at the men’s World Cup.  | People often have extraordinary dreams and visions on their deathbeds. | | (Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Post) | -
When people approach the end of their lives: As many as 88% experience the mysterious phenomenon of interacting with people and places only they can see, a study found. -
For example: As one woman was dying, she kept seeing the grandmother she’d lost long ago. The visions are often comforting — read about these experiences here. -
Have you or someone you know had a deathbed vision? Tell us what happened. Before you go... researchers tested chatbots against elite fundraisers and debaters: Guess who won. Plus: Thinking of using AI for medical advice? Read this first. One more good read: Hungry for a real “Disclosure Day,” some UFO watchers are miffed at Trump.  | News quiz: Test your knowledge in today’s On the Record. |  | Word game: One word to spell ’em all! Can you solve today’s Keyword in 6 guesses? |  | Wridges: Speed and spell your way up to a high score in our newest game. | You’re all caught up. See you Monday. |  | | (Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Post) | |
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