There's also enough room for one pilot to lay down and rest while the other flies the batwing jet. New York Post

VOA VIEW: The best for the best.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed remarks made by President Donald Trump Saturday following strikes on three major nuclear enrichment facilities in Iran. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Good!

President Trump announced earlier Saturday night that the U.S. had launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites. CBS

VOA VIEW: It was and needed.

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Vice President JD Vance's remarks come after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran's "nuclear ambitions have been obliterated" following Saturday's strikes. CNBC

VOA VIEW: So be it.

During a press briefing on Sunday morning from the Pentagon, U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth disclosed that the United States utilized decoy tactics as a key component of the successful ‘Operation Midnight Hammer.’ OANN

VOA VIEW: Smart strategy.

Iran launched its 20th wave of missile and drone strikes against Israeli military targets, according to Iran state-owned media Fars. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Iran should make peace instead of showing stupidity.

Law enforcement in NYC and DC coordinate with federal partners to enhance security at sensitive locations following Iranian airstrikes, implementing patrols and cyber monitoring FOX News

VOA VIEW: America should be ready for any type of retaliation.

Iran’s parliament backed a measure on Sunday to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime passage that accounted for 20 percent of global petroleum liquid consumption in 2024.This comes after the United States carried out targeted attacks on key nuclear facilities Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan to decimate Iran’s nuclear capabilities. OANN

VOA VIEW: Iran should take a path to peace, not escalation.

A new jaw-dropping discovery on microplastics. New York Post

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An 11-foot great white shark named "Dold" made a surprise cameo off a popular stretch of New Jersey's beach coast Friday — the 50th anniversary of the premiere of "Jaws.'' New York Post

Airlines acting like they’re doing you a favor for putting you on a flight you paid for is sparking a heated discussion online among travelers.  New York Post

VOA VIEW: Simple, don't fly.

President Trump is betting the United States can repel whatever retaliation Iran orders, and that it has destroyed the regime’s chances of reconstituting its nuclear program. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Trump had America First and the guts to do what had to be done.

The retrieval of the bodies of three Israelis taken hostage by Hamas jolted Israelis’ focus back to a conflict that had been overshadowed by the escalating crisis with Iran. New York Times

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The nonpartisan Senate official in charge of enforcing the chamber's rules has thrown a wrench in Republicans' plans to make states share in the cost of food stamp benefits if they have high payment error rates. Washington Times

The State Department has dismissed a visa specialist who was caught on hidden camera saying he coaches potential illegal aliens on how to avoid deportation as well as condemning his Jewish co-workers as "garbage people." Washington Times

VOA VIEW: The idiot should have no place in the state department.

An ordinance being considered in Washington state would cite a person 'if they are found to be reckless or negligent in their actions where search and rescue is requested to respond,' according to a sheriff's office. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Yes it is.

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A suspected shoplifter stabbed himself while fleeing and died of his wounds, New Orleans police said. The New Orleans Independent Police Monitor is looking into the incident. Washington Times

The Trump administration is halting companies from conducting clinical trials in China using Americans' DNA samples in a program authorized by the Biden administration, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: As it should.

The U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Washington Times

A bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warns of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. following the military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. CBS

VOA VIEW: Time will tell.

The start of summer delivered a sudden shift in weather, as millions of Americans are bracing for what's expected to be an extremely dangerous heat wave. CBS

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Electricity prices are outstripping the pace of inflation by a wide margin — a trend likely to continue in coming years. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Wasting electricity on travel would be foolish.

Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles cost taxpayers $32 million for emergency services, cleanup and property damage. Over 500 arrests were made and multiple officers were injured. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Dems are fools.

The 764 group exploits social media to target minors, using psychological tactics. Parents should enforce rules and monitor apps to protect their children. FOX News

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Police warn about "jugging," a crime where thieves monitor banks and ATMs, then rob victims who withdraw large sums of money, with cases spreading from Texas to South Carolina. FOX News

Newark Airport faces delays due to FAA Traffic Management Program triggered by staffing shortages, with flights delayed over an hour and a half amid nationwide controller shortages. FOX News

Vice President JD Vance got the name of Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., wrong while criticizing him, along with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, over immigration raids in that city. UPI

Tesla Friday signed a $556.8 million agreement to build a grid-scale battery storage station in China. UPI

Its military proxies -- especially Hezbollah, once considered its most powerful -- have been significantly weakened. UPI

VOA VIEW: Iran acted foolish.

Israel's military on Saturday killed two more top Iranian military officials during overnight strikes as fighting between the two nations entered a second week. UPI

Russian President Vladimir Putin hints at capturing another major Ukrainian city through military force. UPI

VOA VIEW: A mistake.

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