The 7

Conflicting U.S. and Iranian accounts about direct talks take center stage. New renderings reveal controversial White House ballroom plans. Military probes follow helicopter flybys near a celebrity’s home. A discrimination lawsuit targets a women-only networking event. Small daily habit tweaks are linked to longer life. Celine Dion announces Paris comeback shows.

U.S. military planning and possible ground operations in the Middle East. Civilian casualties and regional economic shockwaves from the conflict. A Russian tanker allowed to refuel Cuba amid shortages. Controversy over school visits tied to political groups. ICE presence at airports during pay disputes. Scientists racing to study giant hail. D.C. eagles expecting a new eaglet.

A look at a tough presidential decision over the Strait of Hormuz and the political calculus behind it. Coverage of temporary funding to reopen key homeland security functions. A court ruling affecting Pentagon supply-chain labels. Research on surprising medical uses for GLP-1 drugs. Budget-friendly picks for summer travel and the viral story of a talking therapy pig.

A rundown of a reported 15-point U.S. plan to limit Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities. Recent court rulings holding Meta and YouTube accountable for youth harms get explained. An investigation finds ICE deployments did not shorten airport security lines. Concerns rise about Holocaust revisionism and hard-right influence among young Republican activists. Tips are offered for nourishing your gut microbiome.

A rapid rundown of U.S. troop movements to the Middle East and political fallout from a surprise win in a key Florida district. Coverage of legal battles over federal use of force and prosecutorial investigations. A major civil verdict against a tech company and a deadly meningitis outbreak in the U.K. A surprising study linking positive views of aging to cognitive and physical gains.

Coverage of controversial ICE deployments at airports and their limited effect on wait times. Audio and fallout from a fatal LaGuardia collision are recapped. A Supreme Court mail-in ballot case with broad election implications is outlined. Plans to use AI, drones, and robotics to support rural hospitals are described. Early, intense wildfires across the Great Plains are reported.

Coverage of Iran's escalating attacks and risks to global shipping routes. Plans to deploy ICE agents at airports and the political debate around that move. A LaGuardia collision that killed pilots and injured passengers. A new Columbus statue placed at the White House. A stalled Surgeon General nomination. Health concerns about environmental cancer risks. Reflections on aging and changing habits.

A brisk roundup of political friction over Iran and shifting aims between leaders. A controversial Pearl Harbor remark during a White House meeting gets attention. Coverage of missing names on a Capitol tribute and renewed scrutiny of César Chávez memorials. A canceled reality season after a past conviction surfaces. A lighter piece on the rise of the Gen Z pout trend.

Unidentified drones are reported over a D.C. military base, raising security concerns. A tense intelligence hearing and a high-profile resignation are recapped. A heated confirmation hearing sparks committee drama. The Fed keeps rates steady amid political pressure. Plans for a controversial commemorative gold coin are outlined. Rising airfares and travel tips round out the briefing.

Coverage of mixed signals from Israel about unrest in Iran and a senior official quitting over potential war. European reluctance to join a conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and Illinois primary results make the list. A court orders Voice of America staff back, Portland zoning changes ease housing costs, and the West endures an unprecedented March heat wave. Boomers are increasingly using iPads and social media.