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 July 8, 2026 |
Good evening. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
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| People mourning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on Saturday. Emile Ducke for The New York Times |
The U.S. attacks Iran again
U.S. forces launched a new wave of strikes against Iran this afternoon, hours after President Trump said he believed the cease-fire deal he had struck with the Iranians was now “over.” The U.S. military said the attacks were intended to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Follow here for the latest updates.
Earlier in the day, shipping traffic in the strait slowed to a halt, disrupting the oil market, after Iran fired a barrage of missiles and drones across the Persian Gulf in retaliation for the American attacks yesterday.
Trump, who only weeks ago praised Iran’s new leaders, said today that he didn’t “want to deal with them anymore.” He called them “scum,” “evil people” and “cuckoo,” but made clear he did not anticipate a return to full-scale war.
What’s next? My colleague David Sanger, who has reported on U.S.-Iran relations for decades, explains why the hastily assembled cease-fire has left Trump with mostly unpalatable options.
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| A Patriot launcher in Ukraine in 2024. Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters |
Trump offers new help to Ukraine
Trump said today that he would give Ukraine one of the things it wanted most: a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems that Kyiv badly needs to defend against Russia’s ballistic missile attacks. “This way,” Trump said, “you can’t complain that we’re not giving them enough.”
The plan appears to be in its infancy, and starting up production of the interceptors could take several years. But Ukraine’s president is confident that his country moves more quickly than Western militaries.
The U.S. commitment came during a head-spinning NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Trump began the day by asserting his “need” to control Greenland and by insulting several allies — the Spaniards, he said, were “hopeless, bad people” — only to end the day by declaring that there was “tremendous love” among NATO members.
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Tech I.P.O.s are causing a housing frenzy in the Bay Area
In San Francisco, 144 houses have sold this year for $1 million or more over their asking price. That’s an 18-fold increase from the first half of last year, one of many signs of the area’s scalding hot housing market.
One major factor: Thousands of tech workers are expected to rake in millions when OpenAI and Anthropic hold initial public offerings over the next year or so. Buyers expect home values to skyrocket, sellers are asking for pre-I.P.O. stock as payment, and landlords are pushing out tenants, betting that wealthier ones will come knocking.
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Doctors report an increase in infant bleeding cases
A report found that an increasing number of parents are rejecting the vitamin K injections that have long been routinely given to newborns to prevent bleeding. And many doctors told The Times that they were more frequently treating brain and abdominal hemorrhages in infants who hadn’t received the shot. “It’s not unusual anymore,” one physician said.
Some of the doctors described bleeding cases so horrific that they were seared in memory, despite having treated sick children every day. Our health reporter Maggie Astor explains what we know.
For more on health:
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THE EVENING QUIZ |
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One New York City employee made $465,000 last year, more than the police commissioner, the fire commissioner or the mayor. What’s his job?
TIME TO UNWIND |
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| Noah Wyle and Isa Briones in “The Pitt,” which nearly doubled its nomination haul from last year. HBO |
‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ lead Emmy nominations
Shows on HBO Max dominated Emmy nominations today. Season 2 of “The Pitt,” which follows a chaotic Pittsburgh E.R., led the way among dramas, while “Hacks,” starring Jean Smart, was the most nominated comedy. Here’s the full list of nominees and where to stream them.
Our TV critic Mike Hale noticed a few snubs, including Jon Hamm, who was the comic engine of “Your Friends & Neighbors.” Mike was also surprised that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (“Wonder Man”) beat out Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”) for a spot in the comedy actor field.
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Are cold plunges really that great?
My colleague Taffy Brodesser-Akner was reluctant to try a cold plunge. She didn’t think she had time for it, and research hasn’t affirmed the supposed benefits. But one of her friends insisted on the wonders.
So Taffy put on her bathing suit, hopped in an incredibly hot sauna and then, finally, plunged into ice water. It was painful, sad and baffling at first. But after a few goes, it was glorious. Read about her experience here.
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| Esther Perel, left, with Olivia Wilde, the film’s director. Rosie Marks for The New York Times |
Dinner table topics
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WHAT TO DO TONIGHT |
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| David Malosh for The New York Times |
Cook a dish with especially juicy grilled chicken by following these tips.
Read William T. Vollmann’s fascinating and wildly ambitious novel about the C.I.A.
Try New York City’s best burgers.
Spend a few minutes listening to Geri Allen on the piano, and appreciate her greatness.
Join the wave of people reconsidering film cameras. These ones are great.
Play today’s Connections, Spelling Bee and Mini Crossword. Find all our games here.
ONE LAST THING |
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| Emily Whitney for The New York Times |
A fantasy feast in Scotland
The Scots have a famous saying that goes, “Whit’s fur ye’ll no’ go by ye.” It encourages a faith that fate will lead you in the right direction. And that’s what my colleague Helene Cooper, a Pentagon reporter, did when she saw that one of her friends knew the celebrity chef Tony Singh. Helene went out on a limb and asked if Singh would like to cook an extravagant meal at a vacation house she was renting in the Scottish Highlands with 26 of her friends. He said yes!
What followed was Helene’s ultimate fantasy: a luxurious nine-course feast, with roast saddleback, haggis pakora and oat cakes. Helene said the meal was one of the best dining experiences of her life. Join along.
Have a blissful evening.
Thanks for reading. I’ll be back tomorrow — Matthew
Philip Pacheco was our photo editor.
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