Plus, the fight over the fight on the White House lawn.

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Live Updates: Iran and Israel Trade Strikes for the First Time Since April, by The New York Times

Pentagon Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel, by Julian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt

Lawsuit Aims to Stop U.F.C. Fights at White House on Trump’s Birthday, by Zach Montague

Screwworm Flies and Drought Spell Tougher Times for Cattle Ranchers, by Kevin Draper

Why Are Birthrates Down? You Might Be Looking at the Answer., by Sabrina Tavernise

Tony Award Winners 2026: See the Full List, by Rachel Sherman

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Iran and Israel Exchange First Strikes Since Cease-Fire, and Texas Ranchers Sound the Alarm

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Iran and Israel Exchange First Strikes Since Cease-Fire, and Texas Ranchers Sound the Alarm