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1. Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'

   With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, policy expert Karim Sadjadpour says the war in Iran is becoming increasingly complicated: "I don't think President Trump... understood what he was getting into."

2. USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment

   The Ford's crew left Norfolk, Va., on June 24, initially bound for the Mediterranean. More than nine months later, the crew is now in the Red Sea for the war with Iran with no clear return date.

3. Khamenei's killing renews questions about U.S. assassinating foreign leaders

   Technology allowed the U.S. and Israel to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, but raised longstanding questions about whether the U.S. as a democracy should be assassinating foreign leaders.

4. She's won 24 Paralympic medals. But Oksana Masters wants to talk about times she lost

   Oksana Masters leaves Italy with five new para Nordic skiing medals, extending her reign as the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian. She competes in summer sports too and is already eyeing LA 2028.

5. Ukraine strings nets over cities as killer drones turn streets into war zones

   In eastern Ukraine, white nylon nets now stretch over roads and city streets, a low-tech defense against deadly FPV drones that dominate the battlefield and threaten civilians near the front line.

6. Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap

   A new analysis represents the largest effort yet to systematically parse all the data from high-quality clinical trials on cannabis and mental health. The evidence is lacking.

7. The Postal Service may be out of cash in 2027 without Congress' help, postmaster says

   The U.S. Postal Service's leader says it is set to run out of money in less than a year and may have to stop deliveries because of declining mail volume and what USPS sees as burdensome requirements.

8. Joe Kent, a top counterterrorism official, resigns citing Iran war

   Kent said he "cannot in good conscience" back the Iran war. In his resignation letter, he says Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation."

9. Geopolitics may test the World Cup — a new book draws lessons from the past

   Countries all around the world will soon send players to the U.S. to compete in one of soccer's biggest events. Roger Bennett explores how past competitions met cultural and geopolitical moments.

10. U.S. seeks NATO help with Strait of Hormuz. And, federal judge blocks vaccine changes

    As the war with Iran intensifies, Trump is demanding that allies help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And, a federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies.