New York Times

1. An Emboldened Israel Is Seizing Opportunities to Remake Region

   With the war against Iran underway, and the U.S. military as a powerful ally, the Israeli government is seizing its chance to move against other adversaries.

2. Global Markets Tumble as Iran War Intensifies

   Stocks and bonds slumped as investors retrenched from the uncertain and unpredictable effects that the fighting could have on the world economy.

3. ‘Pray We Make It Through the Night’: Iran’s Capital Under Siege

   Many residents of Tehran managed to get out of town when the U.S. and Israel attack began, but others who could not described living under bombardment.

4. Iran’s Escalating Retaliation, and Takeaways From the Clintons’ Epstein Testimony

   Plus, fighting phone scams.

5. Texas and North Carolina Elections Will Test Older House Democrats’ Staying Power

   Starting in North Carolina on Tuesday, older House Democrats face a test of their staying power and the appetite of voters to replace them.