📰 Headline News

• President Donald Trump announced that U.S. tankers will soon begin escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran threaten one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.
• Trump also said U.S. forces struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key hub for Iranian oil exports, while avoiding the island’s oil infrastructure.
• A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed, killing all six service members on board, according to the Pentagon.

Israeli News

• Iranian missiles were fired toward Israel today, injuring several people in Eilat and causing damage in central Israel, as sirens sounded across the country.
• Israeli officials reportedly warned the United States that Israel is running low on certain missile interceptors amid continued Iranian barrages.
• An Israeli fighter jet was reportedly nearly shot down while operating over Iran during ongoing strikes against Iranian military infrastructure.
• France has reportedly drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that would require Lebanon to formally recognize Israel, a plan Israel is said to be reviewing.
• Hamas issued a statement urging Iran’s IRGC not to target neighboring countries during the ongoing regional conflict.

🌍 International News

• Russia announced plans to send medical aid to Iran as the war continues to escalate.
• In a major diplomatic shift, Cuba confirmed it is holding talks with the United States, signaling a potential thaw in relations.

🏛 Political News

• Trump said he is not interested in a diplomatic end to the war with Iran, rejecting proposals including a reported offer from Vladimir Putin to move Iranian uranium to Russia.
• The U.S. Senate is expected to vote later this week on the SAVE America Act, a key piece of legislation tied to election security debates.

National News

• The U.S. State Department says it is working aggressively to bring Americans home from the Middle East as travel disruptions continue due to the war.
• The CDC reported that this season’s flu shot was only about 25% effective, one of the lowest effectiveness rates in recent years.
• The U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, raised the American flag for the first time in seven years, signaling a diplomatic reopening.
• Democrat Andy Thomson narrowly won the Boca Raton mayoral race by just five votes, becoming the city’s first Democratic mayor in 30 years.

💼 Business News

• Costco announced a new initiative aimed at reducing the cost of IVF treatments for its customers, expanding healthcare benefits for members.

🗽 New York

• Meteorologists are warning of severe weather and possible tornadoes expected to hit the Northeast early next week.