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As we speak’s prime tales
The Trump administration has revealed new particulars in regards to the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear program, together with that the operation was years within the making. In a briefing yesterday, President Trump’s prime army adviser mentioned B-2 pilots put bombs on the targets and returned safely through the airstrikes this previous weekend. A transparent evaluation of the injury inflicted continues to be not accessible. The proof reveals the Trump administration hit their targets at three separate nuclear sites. However Trump mentioned the Iranian program was fully worn out.
A satellite tv for pc picture of Iran’s Fordo gasoline enrichment facility taken on 24 June reveals particles (gray) from a U.S. strike using a number of bunker-busting weapons. The Israeli air pressure destroyed further roads and floor services in a subsequent strike.
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- 🎧 The massive query that is still is the whereabouts of 900 kilos of extremely enriched uranium, NPR’s Greg Myre tells Up First. Worldwide Atomic Vitality Company head Rafael Grossi mentioned Iranian officers have advised the company they took protective measures for the enriched uranium, which may imply they hid it someplace earlier than the U.S. assaults. To organize for the strike, the U.S. labored for years on growing a weapon that would attain its goal deep inside a mountain. This led to the event of the 30,000-pound bunker-busting bomb.
- ➡️ The U.S. and Iran have had a tense relationship for many years. Take heed to this Throughline episode to see the place all of it started. For deep dives into the origins of battle within the Center East, click here.
As we speak marks the ultimate day of the Supreme Court docket’s time period. Opinions are anticipated for the final six circumstances. Amongst these are a number of the most vital circumstances argued this time period, together with a pivotal query regarding birthright citizenship. This case revolves across the constitutional phrase stating that “all individuals born within the U.S. and topic to the jurisdiction thereof are residents of the U.S.”
- 🎧 Trump issued an govt order saying that just some kids within the U.S. could be residents, and each choose who has dominated on it has mentioned he is unsuitable. The Justice Division, possible realizing it was going to lose this case, did not ask the courtroom to reverse these choices, NPR’s Nina Totenberg says. The Justice Division is as a substitute arguing that the judges exceeded their authority once they made their rulings apply nationwide. With this argument, they aim to bar these kinds of nationwide injunctions. That might make litigating towards the Trump administration insurance policies extraordinarily tough.
- Replace: The Supreme Court docket determination limits nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship order.
Learn the actor on the universal injunctions and birthright citizenship case here.
The Trump administration says it is allocating $30 million for a meals program in Gaza that the United Nations has described as a demise entice. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a gaggle utilizing American contractors, distributed containers of meals in 4 websites in Gaza a month in the past as a part of a plan Israel devised. The websites attract 1000’s of hungry folks each day. Gaza’s Well being Ministry says tons of of them have been killed and 1000’s wounded making an attempt to succeed in the websites for the reason that operations started.
- 🎧 This week, a dozen human rights and authorized teams mentioned that any nation backing GHF may probably be responsible for complicity in warfare crimes. NPR’s Aya Batrawy says a part of the explanation it’s so lethal to get meals is that the GHF websites are in army zones the place Israeli troops are positioned. Israel’s army says it has fired warning pictures at crowds approaching troops, and it’s working on reviewing its processes.
Life recommendation
Whether or not you noticed it coming or had been fully blindsided, getting laid off is likely one of the most hectic experiences in life. Profession coach Octavia Goredema gives concrete recommendation on each logistical and emotional subsequent steps.
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Getting laid off could be a devastating expertise, and it will probably make planning for the longer term tough. Profession coach Octavia Goredema gives a sensible checklist of next steps to help you focus in your future relatively than get slowed down by logistics.
- 💼 Make sure to totally assessment your exit paperwork. For those who want extra time through the course of, do not hesitate to ask for it. Negotiate your phrases; you may be capable to safe an extended timeframe for receiving sure advantages.
- 💼 Apply for unemployment insurance coverage. The state-run profit can pay you a weekly quantity based mostly on how a lot you earned earlier than submitting for unemployment.
- 💼 Take time to replicate on what you wish to do subsequent. It will possibly assist to consider what you appreciated and disliked about your final job. This may help you focus your search.
- 💼 Create a month-to-month finances based mostly on a sensible timeline for securing a brand new job. As an example, should you anticipate that discovering your subsequent job will take six months, divide your financial savings to cowl bills over a six-month timeframe.
For extra steerage on learn how to get again in your toes after a layoff, listen to this episode of NPR’s Life Kit. Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for professional recommendation on love, cash, relationships and extra.
Weekend picks
Damson Idris and Brad Pitt in F1 The Film.
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Damson Idris and Brad Pitt in F1 The Film.
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Take a look at what NPR is watching, studying and listening to this weekend:
🍿 Films: Brad Pitt is within the driver’s seat, and, with recent digicam tips, you possibly can really feel like you might be within the automobile with him in F1. Plus, two other films hitting theaters this weekend.
📺 TV: Marvel’s enjoyable new collection, Ironheart, follows Riri Williams as she tries to fund her innovations, together with a swimsuit quite a bit like what Iron Man used to put on. She falls in with a gang of criminals who rob from the wealthy.
📚 Books: We’re round midway via the 12 months, which makes it the right time for NPR staffers, together with me, to inform you all about their favourite 2025 reads to this point. This summer time version of Books We Love consists of fiction and nonfiction picks.
🎵 Music: Lorde’s fourth album, Virgin, confronts her discomforts and insecurities in a humanizing album made by an artist who is aware of she would not have all of it discovered, NPR Music editor Hazel Cills says. Plus, extra nice music that was released at midnight.
🎭 Theater: At London’s Palladium theater, the actor manufacturing, Evita, is enjoying via early September. The musical about Argentina’s first girl within the Forties and early Fifties is sparking buzz as a result of the star sings the music “Do not Cry for Me, Argentina” offstage on a balcony over the road.
❓ Quiz: Welp, let’s simply say it wasn’t my week. However, I guess it will likely be yours. Give it your best try.
3 issues to know earlier than you go
Kenya’s Religion Kipyegon reacts on the finish of her race after participating within the “Breaking4” occasion, in an try and change into the primary girl to run a mile in below 4 minutes, at Stade Charlety on June 26, 2025 in Paris.
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- Kenya’s Religion Kipyegon tried to change into the primary girl to run a mile in below 4 minutes yesterday, however her personal best came up short.
- Anna Wintour introduced yesterday that she could be stepping down as head of editorial content at American Vogue after practically 40 years within the position.
- Dune director Denis Villeneuve has signed on to lead the next installment of the James Bond franchise.
This article was edited by Suzanne Nuyen.