Hamas to delay next Israeli hostage release until further notice

☀️ Morning Briefing

Pandemic preparedness, new U.S. strikes on Iran, oyster parties in Japan

A Conbini Innovator

Toshifumi Suzuki, the convenience store pioneer who built 7-Eleven into a fixture of daily life in Japan, has died at 93.

The world in brief

America launches new strikes on Iran, the Quad meets in Delhi and Muslims make peace with a pricey hajj

Breaking news

New York Knicks dominate Cleveland Cavaliers, 130-93, to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999

Sonny Rollins dies

Saxophonist and restless genius of jazz Sonny Rollins has died. He was 95.

Knicks finish sweep of Cavaliers to make first NBA finals since 1999

From The Athletic

The Knicks swept the Cavaliers to reach their first N.B.A. finals in 27 years. They will face the Spurs or the Thunder.

⚡ Sonny Rollins, one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time, has died at age 95.

MLB has first no-hitter since 2024

Top Story

Lindsie Chrisley arrested on suspicion of DUI and attempting to elude police in Georgia

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed

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Pennsylvania Hospital, though never religiously affiliated, was founded in a city heavily influenced by its Quaker roots. Its mission: to provide free medical care for the poor — white and Black, free and enslaved.

⚡ The U.S. military carried out so-called “self-defense” strikes in Iran, but showed “restraint” due to the ceasefire, U.S. Central Command said.

Snacks in Black and White

Potato chip bags in Japan are losing their colors. The inks rely on a product stuck behind the Strait of Hormuz blockade.