Today's Headlines: Strike Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Program by Only a Few Months, U.S. Report Says
Iran Casts Cease-Fire as Proof That Its Military Has Prevailed
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June 25, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time

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Strike Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Program by Only a Few Months, U.S. Report Says

Preliminary classified findings indicate that the attack sealed off the entrances to two facilities but did not collapse their underground buildings.

Iran Casts Cease-Fire as Proof That Its Military Has Prevailed

Officials in Iran were claiming victory, saying that its armed forces had imposed a truce on Israel. But defeat seemed a more accurate reading of recent events.

How People Are Coping With the East Coast Heat Spike

A brutally hot day across the Eastern United States left residents struggling to find relief.

Editors’ Picks

Real Doctors of New York Spill Their Guts

E.R. doctors want you to know that they are people, too. At an event called Airway, one confessed, “I do not like these big, high stakes, bloody, messy, risky procedures.”

Opinion | If This Mideast War Is Over, Get Ready for Some Interesting Politics

Everyone went all the way in the Israel-Iran conflict, bursting through psychological and military barriers we never imagined would be breached.

World

How Netanyahu’s Move Against Iran Gives Him Room to Maneuver on Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has avoided a truce in Gaza. Boosted by his Iran campaign, he can negotiate from strength.

A Show of Unity May Be the Best NATO Can Hope for at Its Summit

An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.

In a Big Place With Few People, a Minister Needs a Pilot’s License

The Salvation Army’s “Flying Padres” cross the Australian outback by air, dropping in on ranches and small communities — sometimes, just to lend an ear.

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U.S.

A Plan to Sell Federal Land Near This Colorado Town Looks Dead. Here’s Why.

Senator Mike Lee hoped to sell millions of acres of federal land through President Trump’s policy bill, in part to ease housing costs. The opposition was bipartisan, in Congress and the West.

JB Pritzker to Seek Third Term as Illinois Governor

Mr. Pritzker, a Democrat and billionaire hotel heir, has emerged as a vocal critic of President Trump and a possible presidential contender.

Nashville’s Mayor Would Rather Not Be Tangled in an Immigration Fight

Freddie O’Connell, a policy and transit wonk, is under Republican scrutiny for his response to immigration enforcement in his left-leaning city.

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Politics

House Conservatives Warn They Can’t Back Senate Bill to Enact Trump’s Agenda

Both President Trump and Senate Republican leaders are pressing for the House to accept their version of the sprawling domestic policy bill, but some right-wing holdouts are opposed to key pieces.

Behind Closed Doors, Harvard Officials Debate a Risky Truce With Trump

The university is trying to avoid the appearance of appeasement, something other powerful institutions that made deals with President Trump found impossible.

Justice Dept. Leader Suggested Violating Court Orders, Whistle-Blower Says

Emil Bove III, a Trump judicial nominee, voiced his intent to disobey court orders as others stonewalled and misled judges, according to a complaint.

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Business

As U.S. Dismantles Voice of America, Rival Powers Hope to Fill the Void

The Trump administration is not just releasing its grip on the global megaphone but handing it off to its eager adversaries, foreign policy experts say.

Powell Reiterates Fed’s Wait-and-See Approach Before Cutting Rates

The Fed chair told lawmakers that the central bank could afford to be patient amid uncertainty about how President Trump’s policies would affect the economy, even as divisions between officials emerged.

Stocks Rise and Oil Falls as Israel-Iran Cease-Fire Begins

A second day of declining oil prices helped lift stocks. Energy costs are a primary expense for companies, making them an important factor in inflation calculations.

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Technology

At Amazon’s Biggest Data Center, Everything Is Supersized for A.I.

On 1,200 acres of cornfield in Indiana, Amazon is building one of the largest computers ever for work with Anthropic, an artificial intelligence start-up.

Broadway’s Season of Screens

Videos and projections depicting an A.I.-generated actor, the digital memories of robots, a redwood forest and more: High-tech storytelling is having a moment.

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Arts

Sean Combs Thanks the Judge at His Federal Trial as His Defense Rests

After 28 days of testimony in the federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, both sides rested. The music mogul did not take the stand.

‘The Bear’ Is Back. Here’s What You Need to Know

The kitchen dramedy returns Wednesday, a year after its divisive third season ended on a cliffhanger. Here’s what to remember for the new episodes.

On Smaller Opera Stages, Daring Art Has More Room to Breathe

Unlike most countries, Germany has a network of minor but generously subsidized theaters whose vitality is remarkable, and unmatched.

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New York

What to Watch for When the N.Y.C. Mayoral Results Come In

A winner on Tuesday night is unlikely, but not impossible. Ranked-choice voting will play a big role in the outcome. Here’s what else you should look for as votes are counted.