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As fighting between the U.S. and Iran continues, the political stakes for President Trump are growing ahead of November's midterm elections. Earlier this week, Trump formally notified Congress that the U.S. is back at war with Iran. The administration says the notice starts a new 60-day window to continue military action without additional congressional approval.
Maps4Media processed and enhanced Sentinal-2 satellite imagery shows Kharg Island and nearby Khargu Island in the Persian Gulf. The U.S. military said it hit a commercial vessel that was headed toward Kharg Island and allegedly trying to avoid the U.S. blockade on Iran on Wednesday. maps4media/Getty Images hide caption
Jay Clayton, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, faced sharp questioning from senators about his views on the 2020 election and whether he would remain independent from the president.
The American Civil Liberties Union has released a new report detailing Immigration and Customs Enforcement's extensive use of force. The report examined more than 1,200 immigration enforcement operations across eight states and found that nearly one-third involved force or the threat of force. Researchers documented officers tackling or pinning people to the ground and using chemical irritants, rubber bullets and tasers.
Malaka Gharib/NPR Extreme heat is gripping much of the world. For people without air conditioning, or who can't afford to use it, a heat researcher offers these tips:
One last heat-wave dilemma: how do you dress for the office without melting? Johnny C. Taylor Jr., president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, weighs in with NPR's Michel Martin on Morning Edition.
Flip a Beat Club Chicago (FABC) chapter participant and artist Ace makes beats using their MPC (or "beat machine") at the bar and art space Nighthawk in Chicago, Illinois, on May 15. According to FABC Chicago founder Cory Morrison, participants make beats using samples provided from the club, and then perform their unique sounds in front of fellow participants and audience members. The event is livestreamed. Olivia Obineme for NPR hide caption
A Chicago bar has become one of the city's most unexpected art hubs. Nighthawk hosts live music, DJs, visual art exhibitions and evenings while also sponsoring a food pantry and fundraising efforts in response to the Trump administration's immigration policies. Across the city, organizations like IMAN, a Chicago center for community activism with Muslim roots, are also using art to help communities navigate uncertain times. Take a look at how Chicago's arts spaces are supporting their neighborhoods.
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates the team's second goal by Lautaro MartÃnez during their World Cup semifinal against England on Wednesday in Atlanta. Argentina defeated the English 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final against Spain. Shaun Botterill/Getty Images hide caption
This newsletter was edited by Majd Al-Waheidi.
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