Why Extreme Sports Enthusiasts Keep Jumping After a String of Tragedies NYT - Top Stories By: Kurt Streeter and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs 18 June 2026 at 10:03 Often considered thrill seekers looking for the next adrenaline hit, participants say they’re actually drawn to control and a sense of time slowing down. © Austin Johnson/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesThe aftermath of a crash involving a skydiving aircraft in Butler, Mo., on Sunday.
Midwest Faces Tornadoes and Strong Winds on Wednesday NYT - Top Stories By: Nazaneen Ghaffar 18 June 2026 at 00:00 A county in Iowa reported a wind gust of 94 miles per hour during early morning storms. More are expected into the night. © The New York Times