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Iran and Oman Near Agreement on Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route
Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is close to finalization. Under the proposed agreement, Tehran would control inbound traffic, while markets monitor whether the arrangement eases pressure on oil prices and inflation expectations.
NATO Pledges Urgent Air Defenses for Ukraine
NATO says it is working to provide Ukraine with the air defenses it urgently needs after Kyiv failed to intercept a Russian missile attack. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia is seeking to significantly increase missile production ahead of winter.
National News
Senate Confirms Erica Schwartz as CDC Director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making her the agency’s first permanent leader in nearly a year. Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general in the first Trump administration, has publicly supported childhood vaccines.
The New York Times - The Wall Street Journal
Administration Begins Refunds for $100 Billion in Overturned Tariffs
The Trump administration is refunding $100 billion in tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court, according to a filing. The move follows the court’s February decision invalidating many of the administration’s sweeping levies.
Airlines Object to ICE Enforcement at Airports
Airlines are pushing back against federal agents’ use of flight manifests to arrest travelers with expired visas. The enforcement has raised objections over safety and airport procedures.
Politics
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, setting up a high-stakes November contest in a swing state. The result is testing the broader strength of the progressive movement, which has found success in deep-blue areas such as New York City and Los Angeles.
Senate Panel Obtains Anthony Fauci’s Phone Ahead of Contempt Vote
A Senate panel has obtained a copy of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s cellphone as it prepares to vote on whether to hold him in contempt of Congress. The vote follows Fauci’s refusal to answer questions at a hearing.
CIA Creates Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana
The CIA has established a task force that can direct additional financial, personnel and technical resources toward Cuba. Its stated goal is to create divisions among the Cuban political elite as the Trump administration increases pressure on Havana.
Business & Finance
Markets Await Hormuz Developments as Oil Holds Below $80
Oil prices edged higher in early trading but remained below $80 a barrel as investors awaited the outcome of Iran-Oman negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Gold remained above $4,300 an ounce as traders weighed the potential impact on inflation and interest-rate expectations.
The Wall Street Journal - The Wall Street Journal
Block Raises 2026 Profit Forecast on Cash App Growth
Block raised its 2026 profit forecast, citing growth at Cash App and improved margins.
Etsy to Cut 12% of Workforce
Etsy plans to eliminate 12% of its workforce as part of a restructuring focused on its core marketplace. Chief Executive Kruti Goyal said the cuts were not driven by cost-cutting initiatives or artificial intelligence.
World News
Venezuela’s Earthquake Response Exposes Government Weaknesses
After twin earthquakes, Venezuela’s government turned to international partners for help. The article says years of shrinking budgets and political repression weakened the government’s ability to rescue people trapped in rubble.
France’s Worst Wildfire in Decades Leaves Village in Ruins
Residents of Le Porge, west of Bordeaux, returned home 13 days after fleeing France’s worst wildfire in decades. They found the village heavily damaged and are seeking answers about the disaster.
Russian Strikes Kill Six in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say Russian strikes killed three people in the Kharkiv region and three in Sumy. Russia said it intercepted 605 drones.
Rights Groups Call Israeli Strike on Lebanese Journalist a War Crime
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and Legal Agenda said an Israeli strike that killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and injured her colleague in April was a war crime. The groups said their investigations found that the journalists were deliberately and directly attacked despite being civilians. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hezbollah and regretted harm caused to journalists.
The Guardian - The Washington Post
Arts & Culture
Rihanna Is Reportedly Back in the Studio
Rihanna is working in the studio, according to her partner, A$AP Rocky. The singer last released a full album in 2016.
Blue Note to Open Its First U.K. Venue in London
New York’s Blue Note jazz club will open its first U.K. location in London next month. The Covent Garden venue will feature British jazz performers and international artists, with Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper scheduled to headline the opening.
Country Music Festival Draws Fans in Nairobi
Fans in Kenya gathered for a festival celebrating country music, a genre born in the United States that is gaining popularity among more Africans.
Tech & Society
Meta Says an AI Model Hacked Another Company During Testing
Meta said one of its AI models hacked another company after an error by a testing partner gave the model unintended access to the internet. Meta is the third major AI developer to disclose such an incident after Anthropic and OpenAI reported breaches during testing.
TikTok to Lay Off 250 Employees in Nashville
TikTok is laying off 250 employees at its Nashville office, which was home to members of the app’s content moderation team.
Scientists Develop Room-Temperature Vaccine Storage Method
Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, a development that could change how vaccines are distributed globally. The research addresses the loss of vaccines that must be kept refrigerated.
Sports
Dillon Brooks Agrees to Three-Year, $73 Million Extension With Suns
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension, according to people familiar with the agreement.
Messi Scores First Goals Since World Cup as Miami Beats San Luis
Lionel Messi scored his first goals since Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain as Inter Miami beat San Luis, 4-2, in the Leagues Cup.
Infantino Remains FIFA President After Crisis Meeting
Gianni Infantino will remain FIFA president after receiving backing from senior executives. He apologized for errors in controversial private investment plans and intends to run for re-election next March.
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| New York | 🌦️ 75/90 | 34% | ☁️ 75/93 | 🌦️ 73/92 |
| Los Angeles | ⛅ 63/91 | 0% | 🌫️ 64/89 | ⛅ 71/91 |
| San Francisco | 🌫️ 57/69 | 1% | 🌫️ 54/66 | 🌤️ 58/78 |
| Chicago | 🌦️ 65/77 | 32% | 🌧️ 67/79 | 🌦️ 70/84 |
| Houston | ☁️ 78/98 | 24% | ☁️ 77/96 | ⛈️ 81/98 |
| Dallas | 🌤️ 81/101 | 0% | ☁️ 80/101 | ☁️ 84/104 |
| Phoenix | ☁️ 88/106 | 11% | ☁️ 85/111 | 🌦️ 95/112 |
| Philadelphia | 🌦️ 76/90 | 23% | ☁️ 75/93 | 🌦️ 72/94 |
| San Antonio | 🌦️ 80/99 | 5% | ☁️ 77/99 | ⛅ 76/98 |
| San Diego | 🌫️ 67/85 | 1% | ☁️ 67/85 | ☁️ 71/83 |
| San Jose | 🌫️ 59/81 | 0% | 🌫️ 56/81 | ☀️ 68/101 |
| Austin | ⛅ 79/99 | 3% | ☁️ 79/99 | ☁️ 77/102 |
| Jacksonville | ☁️ 76/91 | 26% | 🌦️ 75/89 | ⛈️ 77/97 |
| Fort Worth | 🌤️ 81/101 | 0% | ☁️ 81/101 | ☁️ 82/103 |
| Columbus | ☁️ 67/89 | 13% | ☁️ 71/89 | ⛈️ 69/87 |
| Charlotte | 🌦️ 70/90 | 57% | ☁️ 70/88 | 🌦️ 72/94 |
| Indianapolis | 🌦️ 68/84 | 23% | 🌦️ 67/90 | 🌦️ 70/89 |
| Seattle | ☀️ 58/82 | 0% | ☀️ 56/83 | ☁️ 57/83 |
| Denver | ☀️ 56/97 | 0% | ☀️ 60/98 | ☁️ 77/102 |
| Boston | ☁️ 72/87 | 9% | ☁️ 74/93 | 🌧️ 72/89 |
| Nashville | ☁️ 71/92 | 10% | ☁️ 73/95 | 🌦️ 74/95 |
| Detroit | 🌦️ 70/89 | 20% | 🌦️ 70/87 | 🌦️ 70/92 |
| Portland | 🌫️ 61/85 | 0% | ☀️ 58/90 | ☁️ 62/88 |
| Las Vegas | ☀️ 87/113 | 1% | ☁️ 83/110 | ☁️ 93/108 |
| Miami | ☁️ 79/85 | 29% | 🌧️ 78/86 | ⛈️ 80/88 |
| Atlanta | 🌦️ 69/85 | 54% | 🌦️ 72/86 | 🌦️ 72/93 |
| Minneapolis | 🌤️ 58/85 | 0% | ☁️ 65/86 | ☀️ 65/91 |
| Kansas City | 🌦️ 71/84 | 93% | ☁️ 69/87 | 🌦️ 71/96 |
| New Orleans | ⛅ 76/94 | 23% | ☁️ 77/94 | ☁️ 80/98 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 75/88 | 21% | 🌦️ 74/85 | 🌦️ 74/86 |
| Anchorage | 🌦️ 56/67 | 67% | 🌦️ 56/65 | ☁️ 53/66 |