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

View in browser June 25, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News 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. See more world news 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. See more U.S. news 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. See more political news 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. See more business news 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. See more technology news 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. See more arts news 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. ICE Is Working With Long Island Police. A Lawsuit Calls That Illegal. Nassau County forged a partnership with federal immigration officials to give police officers the power to conduct migrant arrests. Central Park Hits Its Hottest Temperature Since 2012 In Manhattan, the temperature gauge hit 99 degrees on Tuesday afternoon. Kennedy Airport hit 102. See more New York news Food Taking a Turn in the Restaurant That Makes New York Go Round In her first review as our new critic, Ligaya Mishan checks out the View, the revolving Times Square dining room with a nostalgic menu and a stunning panorama of the city. See more food news Science In Vermont, a Soccer Team That Plays for the Planet The Vermont Green Football Club champions environmental work and draws sold-out crowds, with the help of free ice cream. This Reviled Pest Is the Unsung Hero of Every Major City in the World The European wood pigeon helped me appreciate its omnipresent city cousins. See more science news Well Chin Hair, Laundry, Your Opinion: Women in Menopause Don't Care The "We Do Not Care" club, founded by influencer Melani Sanders, celebrates women who have stopped trying to please everyone. I've Heard Receipts Are Toxic. Is It Safe to Touch Them? The chemicals in receipts have been linked with reproductive issues. We asked experts whether you should worry. See more on Well Real Estate 'Unsafe to Inhabit': The Toxic Homes of L.A. After the fires clouded neighborhoods in smoke, residents whose homes were spared learned that danger was still lurking in the walls, the furniture and the air. But their insurers have doubts. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Can You Know Princess Diana by Owning Her Things? A large trove of the princess' belongings including her Lady Dior handbag, will be auctioned this week. For some buyers, more intimate items are the main draw. Can Savile Row Be Saved by Women Who Want Power Suits? Daisy Knatchbull set up shop as a dedicated women's tailor on the world's most famous street for men's clothing. Now her sights are set on America. Telfar's Joyful, Shoppable Declaration of Independence The designer celebrated 20 years of rewriting fashion's rules. See more fashion news Obituaries Bobby Sherman, Easygoing Teen Idol of the 1960s and '70s, Dies at 81 First on TV and then on the pop charts, he became so popular so young, he once said, that he "didn't really have time to have an ego." Marcia Resnick, Whose Camera Captured New York's 'Bad Boys', Dies at 74 A conceptual artist, she used photography to make surrealistic images and then went on to document Manhattan's downtown scene and its mostly male provocateurs. Blake Farenthold, 63, Congressman Who Quit in Harassment Case, Dies A Texas Republican, he gave up his seat after news broke that public funds had been used to settle the case, made by his former communications director. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay Antony Blinken: Trump's Iran Strike Was a Mistake. I Hope It Succeeds. Iran can't be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, but the president's approach wasn't the best way to prevent that. M. Gessen The Attacks on Zohran Mamdani Show That We Need a New Understanding of Antisemitism It may be time to rethink the tragic events in Washington and Boulder. Guest Essay Putin Has Lost Something Worse Than a War The loss of the West is a tragedy for Russia. Guest Essay Democrats Don't Know Which End Is Up Democrats are getting richer. It's not helping them. Guest Essay Guess Who Else Sent Troops to Quell Protests in American Streets That escalated quickly. Guest Essay A 'White-Collar Blood Bath' Doesn't Have to Be Our Fate Instead of asking which future is coming, we should be asking which future we want. See more Opinion If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, unsubscribe. 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