New York Times

1. Trump Finds Himself With Fragile Iran Cease-Fire After the Scramble to Make a Deal 

   After careening from one diplomatic extreme to another, President Trump finds himself with a fragile deal that is already showing signs of fraying.

2. Has Trump Met His War Goals in Iran?

   On the first day of the pause, Iran fired missiles and launched drones in the region. It said an oil refinery on Lavan Island had been attacked. Israel continued its strikes in Lebanon.

3. White House Knew About Pakistan’s Cease-Fire Post on X Before It Was Sent

   Pakistan’s prime minister posted a public plea on X for President Trump to extend his Tuesday evening deadline for Iran. The White House was directly involved in shaping the message.

4. Gilgo Beach Killer’s ‘Unusual’ Deal Could Help Solve Other Murders

   Rex Heuermann agreed to talk to behavioral analysts at the F.B.I. when he pleaded guilty. The unit has interviewed Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy and Richard Speck.

5. In 20 Minutes, Gilgo Beach Killer Admits to Murdering 8 Women

   As he pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Rex Heuermann gave the same one-word answer each time he was asked how he killed one of his victims.