The New York Times

1. Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates

   U.S. efforts for a truce in Lebanon appear to have stalled. Israel accused Hezbollah of firing at Israeli territory. Iran swiftly retaliated.

2. Iranians Sink Into Despair Facing War Deaths and Skyrocketing Inflation

   An imploding economy is causing hopelessness among both pro- and anti-government Iranians. And for those who wished for regime change, the letdown is palpable.

3. Oil Surges, Asian Stocks Sink After Iran Strikes Israel

   Oil prices jumped and stocks plunged after Iran fired missiles at Israel, raising doubts about the future of fragile cease-fire in the Middle East.

4. Nithya Raman Overtakes Spencer Pratt in Race for L.A. Mayor

   Nithya Raman pulled into second place in the race to see who will face Mayor Karen Bass in November. There are more votes to be counted.

5. Democrats in Congress Grapple With Concerns Over Platner Allegations

   Representative Ro Khanna said that he believed the account of a woman who accused Graham Platner of physically threatening behavior, and urged his campaign not to criticize her.