The Evening: A nuclear plan for Iran
Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday.
The U.S. proposed new terms in nuclear talks with IranPresident Trump's envoy to the Middle East crafted the outline of a potential nuclear arrangement with Iran that was handed over to officials in Tehran over the weekend. Under the terms of the proposal, Iran would continue to enrich uranium at low levels while the U.S. and other countries work out a more detailed plan to block Iran's path to a nuclear weapon. The proposal amounts to a bridge between the current situation, in which Iran is rapidly producing near-bomb-grade uranium, and the U.S. goal of Iran enriching no uranium at all on its soil. It is the first concrete indication since Trump took office that the U.S. and Iran might be able to find a compromise. Officials in Tehran indicated that a response would come in several days. A breakthrough would be an unexpected twist in the president's diplomatic approach: After pulling out of the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal, he ordered the killing of Iran's highest-ranking generals. Iran, in return, has been accused of hiring assassins to kill Trump during his 2024 campaign. However, some details of a potential future deal remain vague, and the two sides are far apart on many issues. Just yesterday, Trump said he would "not allow any enrichment of uranium" in Iran. In other Trump administration news:
Troop casualties in Ukraine near 1.4 million, a study foundNearly 1 million Russian troops have been killed or wounded in the war in Ukraine, according to a new study. Roughly 400,000 Ukrainian troops were also estimated to have been killed or wounded, bringing the total casualties of the three-year assault to a staggering 1.4 million. The group that conducted the study, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, cautioned that casualty figures were difficult to estimate. But the tally still reflects the grinding nature of the conflict. Russia's territorial gains, the study said, have hovered around 165 feet a day in some places, slower than the bogged-down and costly Somme advance of World War I. The study came on the heels of two ambitious Ukrainian attacks. Today, Kyiv said its troops struck the Crimean bridge for the third time, with explosives planted over the course of months. Over the weekend, remotely operated Ukrainian drones emerged from hiding inside Russia and began wreaking damage. These videos show the aftermath.
A potential cure was found for a deadly blood cancerMultiple myeloma is a painful, devastating disease. It eats away at bones, and doctors consider it incurable. But today, there was good news: A new study found that a third of patients who received a one-time immunotherapy lived without detectable cancer for years. The results, in patients who had been through a series of unsuccessful treatments and who were facing hospice, has led some battle-worn American oncologists to dare to say the words "potential cure."
Cuomo, the mayoral front-runner, regrets resigningAhead of this month's Democratic primary in New York City's mayoral race — which is likely to determine the city's next leader — the top contenders sat down for interviews with The Times. First up was former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has been leading in the polls. We asked him about his most important issues, his plans for affordable housing and whether he regretted resigning as governor in the face of sexual harassment allegations. He said he did. For more: Sign up for our New York Today newsletter, which has been closely following the race. More top news
Addison Rae is the year's most surprising new pop starAddison Rae was already incredibly popular before she landed a record deal. She was one of TikTok's biggest stars, but she was famous for her dancing and personality — not as a musician. So, Rae started with a mood board and set out on a year-plus mission of remaking her public image into that of a savvy pop ingénue. This week, she'll release "Addison," her debut album and one of the year's signature pop releases. It's a breathy, sweaty, urgent album, our critic Jon Caramanica writes, and a throwback to the sonics of three decades ago.
A travel guide in time for PridePride Month is here, and we're highlighting L.G.B.T.Q. culture in movies and books. One of those books: Lonely Planet, the behemoth of budget-travel guides, released its first travel guide entirely focused on L.G.B.T.Q. tourists, a coffee-table book that explores more than 50 queer-friendly destinations. "I was writing it as though it was to a friend," Alicia Valenski, the author, told my colleague Steven Moity. Read the interview, and check out our lists of L.G.B.T.Q. fantasy novels and horror movies.
Dinner table topics
Cook: This tart and tangy cheesecake is a great summer treat. Watch: My colleague picked out four of this month's best true crime options. Read: "The Catch" is the risky, reality-bending thriller you might need this summer. Listen: In the age of the algorithm, roots music is rising. Wear: Take inspiration from our fashion photographer's look of the week. Consider: Is using the bathroom "just in case" bad for you? Focus: Take our latest 10-minute challenge and see what you learn from it. Play: Here are today's Spelling Bee, Wordle and Mini Crossword. Find all our games here.
The Catalina Wine Mixer isn't a joke anymoreFans of the raunchy 2008 comedy "Step Brothers" can tell you all about the Catalina Wine Mixer. It's the lavish island bash that plays host to the movie's pivotal scene, when the characters played by Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly finally come together and save the day. At the time of the film's release, it was entirely fictional. Then, a tourism company on Catalina Island decided to turn it into a real thing. A decade later, it's still going. At this year's event, the crowd was peppered with nautical attire, argyle sweater vests and movie-inspired merch. Wine was sipped and, of course, "Step Brothers" was screened. Have a celebratory evening. Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. — Matthew Laurence Tan was our photo editor. We welcome your feedback. Write to us at evening@nytimes.com.
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