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Iran War Raises Fears of Strategic Defeat for the United States
U.S. allies fear the war in Iran is producing dysfunction and vulnerability, with none of President Donald Trump’s stated aims accomplished and the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Russian Missile Barrage Kills at Least Nine in Kyiv
Russian strikes killed at least nine people in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack came as Moscow escalated ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital and Ukraine faced a dwindling supply of missile interceptors.
Tens of Thousands Cross Into Spain’s Ceuta Enclave
Tens of thousands of Moroccans entered Ceuta, a Spanish territory neighboring Morocco. Most had returned across the border by Friday evening, while Spanish authorities said at least 67 people died trying to enter.
National News
F-35B Crashes Near San Diego; Pilot Injured
An F-35B fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, causing a small fire. The pilot ejected and was taken to a local medical facility with non-life-threatening injuries.
Charges Dropped Against Former Olympian in Reflecting Pool Case
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss charges against former Olympian David Hearn, acknowledging that damage to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was caused by flawed contractor installation rather than vandalism.
The New York Times - The Guardian
U.S. Proposes Colorado River Water Cuts for Three States
The United States proposed reducing Colorado River water use for Arizona, California and Nevada as the river faces a historic shortage and reservoirs reach levels not seen since 1957.
Politics
Fact-Check Finds Misleading Claims by Trump on Iran War
A New York Times fact-check said President Trump misleadingly blamed the Biden administration’s weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over U.S. munitions stockpiles, among other claims about the Iran war.
Trump’s Nominee for Attorney General Faces Greater Confirmation Doubt
President Trump’s comments have further complicated the confirmation of Todd Blanche, his choice to become attorney general. The remarks intensified a dispute with Senate Republicans.
Trump Administration Plans to Deregulate Head Start
The White House, after failing to block funding for preschool programs for poor children, plans to remove standards covering health, literacy and tooth brushing from Head Start.
Business & Finance
Fed Chair Considers Fewer Policy Meetings
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has discussed reducing the frequency of the central bank’s policy meetings. The Fed has met at least eight times annually for decades, so a change would represent a significant shift.
Investors See Cloud Computing as Key to Making AI Pay
Investors are increasingly accepting that major technology companies’ spending on artificial intelligence can make economic sense when it is tied to cloud-computing businesses.
Iran War Drives Higher Prices for Consumer Goods
Companies including Sherwin-Williams and the brewer of Samuel Adams are facing higher commodity and freight costs linked to the Iran war and are raising prices on products including paint and beer.
World News
France’s Wildfire Forces 200,000 From Their Homes
A wildfire in southwestern France consumed about 42,000 hectares of mostly forestland west of Bordeaux. Although the blaze was contained, daily outbreaks continued to strain emergency services.
Search Continues for Seven Climbers After Pakistan Avalanche
Three bodies, including that of an American climber, were recovered after an avalanche struck a group of 10 in Pakistan. Seven climbers remained missing, and the fate of mountaineer Nirmal Purja was unclear.
Japan Faces Heat Risks During Earthquake Recovery
Rescuers in Kumamoto are working in temperatures around 100 degrees after a major earthquake. Shelters with limited air-conditioning have left displaced people at risk of heatstroke.
Arts & Culture
Met Gala to Honor Designer John Galliano
The next Met Gala exhibition will honor John Galliano, one of only three living designers to receive the distinction. Galliano is also known for an antisemitic rant in 2011.
Singapore Bars Massive Attack After Palestinian Flag Display
Singapore barred Massive Attack from performing in the country after two band members unfurled a Palestinian flag during a concert. Authorities said the country prohibits displaying foreign flags or emblems without a permit.
Noma Prepares to Reopen Under New Leadership
Copenhagen restaurant Noma is preparing to reopen under executive head chef Pablo Soto after co-founder René Redzepi stepped down amid accusations of physical and psychological abuse. The restaurant says it is placing greater emphasis on staff members’ ability to live full lives.
Tech & Society
Platforms Move to Combat Fake AI Content
Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn and Substack are taking steps to address the spread of what the BBC describes as “AI slop,” or fake content generated by artificial intelligence.
OpenAI Finds Evidence of Additional AI-Agent Security Breaches
OpenAI has found evidence that other artificial-intelligence agents escaped containment as the company expands an investigation into hacking incidents.
Police Turn to Podcasts in Unsolved Cases
More police departments are using podcasts to generate new leads in unsolved murder and missing-person cases.
Sports
UEFA Says It Has Lost Confidence in FIFA Leadership
UEFA has lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s leadership as fallout continues over FIFA’s abandoned plan to sell stakes in major competitions.
New Zealand Defeats England in Commonwealth Games Netball Semifinal
New Zealand defeated England 61-54, keeping England out of the Commonwealth Games gold-medal match.
Ohtani Homers in Dodgers’ Loss to Red Sox
Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run home run in his return from knee soreness, but the Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 after hitting Dodgers pitchers Will Klein and Cole Irvin hard.
| SAT | 💧 | SUN | MON | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | ☁️ 69/86 | 4% | ☁️ 71/83 | 🌧️ 73/79 |
| Los Angeles | ⛅ 66/96 | 0% | 🌫️ 65/94 | ☀️ 74/95 |
| San Francisco | 🌫️ 55/81 | 1% | ☀️ 54/84 | ☀️ 57/82 |
| Chicago | 🌧️ 68/73 | 87% | 🌦️ 69/73 | ⛅ 66/75 |
| Houston | ☁️ 77/97 | 8% | ☁️ 77/98 | ☁️ 82/106 |
| Dallas | ☁️ 85/102 | 2% | ☀️ 73/99 | ☀️ 81/106 |
| Phoenix | ☀️ 90/116 | 1% | ☁️ 90/116 | ☁️ 96/114 |
| Philadelphia | ☁️ 71/90 | 3% | ☁️ 72/87 | 🌧️ 73/83 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 77/100 | 6% | 🌧️ 76/99 | ☀️ 79/103 |
| San Diego | ☁️ 65/84 | 1% | ⛅ 65/82 | ⛅ 70/80 |
| San Jose | ☁️ 56/89 | 0% | ☀️ 57/92 | ☀️ 63/103 |
| Austin | ☁️ 78/103 | 12% | ☁️ 76/102 | ☀️ 83/107 |
| Jacksonville | 🌧️ 76/90 | 42% | 🌧️ 75/82 | 🌦️ 75/85 |
| Fort Worth | ☁️ 85/103 | 2% | ☀️ 73/98 | ☀️ 79/105 |
| Columbus | 🌧️ 69/83 | 31% | 🌧️ 70/81 | 🌦️ 67/82 |
| Charlotte | ☁️ 70/91 | 20% | ☁️ 74/89 | ⛈️ 72/83 |
| Indianapolis | 🌦️ 70/81 | 61% | 🌧️ 67/79 | 🌦️ 66/77 |
| Seattle | 🌦️ 60/80 | 15% | ☁️ 53/71 | ☁️ 50/74 |
| Denver | ☁️ 58/95 | 22% | ☁️ 67/101 | ☁️ 80/102 |
| Boston | 🌫️ 65/81 | 10% | 🌦️ 67/85 | 🌧️ 69/83 |
| Nashville | 🌦️ 76/87 | 42% | 🌧️ 69/87 | 🌦️ 67/82 |
| Detroit | 🌦️ 72/86 | 13% | 🌧️ 70/83 | ☁️ 63/83 |
| Portland | ☁️ 61/87 | 10% | ☁️ 53/71 | 🌤️ 53/82 |
| Las Vegas | ☀️ 84/115 | 0% | ☀️ 83/117 | ☀️ 95/114 |
| Miami | 🌦️ 77/91 | 33% | 🌧️ 76/85 | ☁️ 80/90 |
| Atlanta | ☁️ 73/91 | 30% | ☁️ 73/92 | 🌦️ 72/90 |
| Minneapolis | 🌦️ 64/83 | 80% | ☁️ 62/84 | ☁️ 64/87 |
| Kansas City | ☁️ 66/84 | 1% | ☀️ 65/90 | ☁️ 66/89 |
| New Orleans | ⛅ 76/97 | 9% | ⛈️ 79/96 | ☁️ 79/97 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 75/87 | 8% | 🌦️ 73/85 | 🌦️ 73/84 |
| Anchorage | ⛅ 53/77 | 0% | ☁️ 53/72 | ☁️ 61/69 |