5 things to know for June 19: Israel-Iran, Elected officials detained, Suicide hotline, Heat dome, Jewelry heist
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One week after Israel's unprecedented attack on Iran, the two countries continue to trade strikes. In Israel, Iran's latest wave of missiles damaged a hospital in the southern city of Beer Sheva as well as several high-rise buildings in Ramat Gan, just east of Tel Aviv. At least 65 people were injured, Israel's emergency services said. Iran's state news agency reported that the 'principal target' of the missile strike that damaged the Israeli hospital was a nearby technology park used by the Israel Defense Forces. In Iran, 40 Israeli fighter jets struck the 'inactive' Arak nuclear facility about 155 miles southwest of Tehran during a series of overnight raids. The facility was reportedly not seriously damaged. In the skies above both countries, civilians who remained above ground could see anti-aircraft fire intercepting even more missile attacks.
In recent months, at least five elected officials have been arrested or confronted by police for protesting President Trump's sweeping deportation efforts. New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested at Manhattan's immigration court on Tuesday. Sen. Alex Padilla, California's first Latino elected to the Senate, was forcefully removed from a news conference in Los Angeles last week and handcuffed on the ground after attempting to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for attempting to join three members of New Jersey's congressional delegation inside an immigration detention facility on May 9. Rep. LaMonica McIver was indicted last week on federal charges alleging she interfered with immigration officers outside the same detention center. And Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan was arrested in April for allegedly helping a defendant evade immigration officials.
The Trump administration plans to end the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth. According to the Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, anyone who reaches out to the 988 Lifeline will still receive help, but the 'Press 3 option,' which connected callers to crisis counselors trained to work with LGBTQ+ youth and adults under 25, will no longer be available. Since the specialized service launched in 2022, nearly 1.3 million callers have reached out for assistance. The change was announced on the same day the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Roughly half of US states have bans similar to Tennessee's. Transgender advocates framed the ruling as a 'devastating loss.'
A heat dome is expected to send temperatures soaring to record-breaking levels over the weekend and into next week. According to the National Weather Service, more than 15 million people from Washington, DC, to Florida are under a level 3 of 4 heat risk today. Many places will experience highs in the low- to mid-90s. When factoring in the humidity, it will feel even hotter and stickier. Temperatures are also forecast to climb across parts of the Northeast and central US in advance of next week's intense heat dome. That dome is forecast to expand across the central and eastern US, and high temperatures are predicted to rise at least 15 degrees above normal. It could feel as hot as 110 degrees, especially in the Mid-Atlantic region. If you're going to be under the dome, take care. Heat remains the deadliest form of extreme weather in the US, contributing to more than 800 deaths annually since 1999.
Federal theft and conspiracy charges have been announced against seven people who were allegedly involved in an operation prosecutors described as 'the largest jewelry heist in US history.' A newly-unsealed federal grand jury indictment said the crew of serial thieves spotted a Brinks tractor-trailer leaving a jewelry show in San Mateo, California, on July 10, 2022. The suspects allegedly followed the truck south for nearly 300 miles, and when the driver pulled into a truck stop, they broke in and stole 24 bags filled with jewelry, gold, Rolex watches and thousands of loose diamonds. Agents recovered some of the loot, which was worth about $100 million, while executing a search warrant on Monday.
'Extremely dangerous' hurricane nears southern MexicoHurricane Erick, which intensified overnight to a Category 4 storm, is expected to make landfall on Mexico's southern coast this morning. Forecasters said the storm could bring destructive winds, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge to the region.
A $10 billion basketball dealIn what is believed to be the most lucrative deal for a professional sports team, the Buss family has reportedly agreed to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.
Red-flagged fanA man accused of stalking tennis player Emma Raducanu has been blocked from obtaining tickets to Wimbledon. At previous events, he has allegedly exhibited 'fixated behavior' toward the 22-year-old US Open champion.
Check your fridgeReady-to-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals have been recalled after a listeria outbreak sickened people in 13 states. The meals were sold at Walmart and Kroger stores nationwide.
Mary Todd Lincoln castJinkx Monsoon, who won 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars,' will take over the lead role in the Broadway show, 'Oh, Mary!' Earlier this month, Cole Escola won the Tony for best lead actor in a play for the role.
Life with ALSIn his first interview since announcing he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, actor Eric Dane ('Grey's Anatomy,' 'Euphoria') revealed how the illness is progressing.
2034That's the year Social Security will reportedly not be able to pay full monthly benefits to tens of millions of retirees and people with disabilities if Congress doesn't act now.
'It's difficult for me to process just how much you've all experienced in your young lives. I feel your anxiety and your fears about the world around you and it's heartbreaking to me.'
— Actor/comedian Steve Carell, during his commencement speech at Northwestern University.
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A heated exchange Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin on the Senate Armed Services Committee this week over the decision to deploy American troops to US cities to deal with anti-ICE protests.
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Miami Herald
13 minutes ago
- Miami Herald
Why Iran War Hurts China More Than America
China's energy supply from the Middle East could face severe disruptions as the Israel-Iran conflict threatens to spill over into a wider regional war. The industrial superpower's $19 trillion economy relies heavily on coal, natural gas and crude oil for manufacturing. China was the world's largest consumer of energy in 2024 and the second-largest consumer of oil behind the United States, according to the London-based Energy Institute. Israel has launched a week of airstrikes targeting sites in Iran, including facilities central to Tehran's nuclear program, but its energy export infrastructure has so far been spared. That could change as the war intensifies, and fears are growing that Iranian political leaders could respond to any U.S. military intervention by blockading the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Officially, China imported no oil from Iran last year. However, energy researchers say Iranian oil delivered via unofficial channels, such as transshipment, largely end up in the country's smaller independent refineries. The U.S. has sanctioned Chinese entities that allegedly assist in Iran's secret oil trade in defiance of Western restrictions. Over 90 percent of Iran's sanctioned-and therefore cheaper-crude oil exports go to China, including via transshipment points such as Malaysia, said commodities analysts at Kpler. But Chinese energy imports are further exposed in or near the Persian Gulf, where six of its top 10 oil suppliers are found in official government statistics. While Beijing's top oil supplier in 2024 was neighboring Russia, shipments from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar together accounted for over half of China's oil imports, according to Newsweek's analysis of available customs data. The U.S. bought the bulk of its crude oil from Canada. Saudi Arabia and Iraq were among its top 10 suppliers but only accounted for around 8 percent of its imports. Energy markets are jittery. U.S. President Donald Trump's call for Iran's "unconditioned surrender" sent up oil prices this week, but global costs would spike if Tehran follows through on its threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, which links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the wider Indian Ocean region. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that up to 20 million barrels of crude oil each day flow through the waterway, which is just 21 miles wide at its narrowest point. Oil prices are still on the rise as the Israel-Iran missile war enters its seventh day. West Texas Intermediate crude, a U.S. price measurement, topped $76 per barrel, a five-month high. The international standard Brent crude reached $77 per barrel, a four-month high. A major conflict that cuts off supply lines from the region could result in a global economic shock that sends oil above $100 per barrel. Prices last reached that point in March 2022, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Officials in Beijing appear to be planning for the worst. China has been building up crude oil stockpiles by refining less than it buys and produces itself, according to Reuters. What's more, disruptions in the Middle East could directly benefit Russia, among the world's top energy exporters. China's Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a written request for comment after hours. Howard J. Shatz, a senior economist at the RAND Corporation, said in analysis published by the think tank this week: "Oil prices jumped with the start of Israel's action against Iran, suggesting that oil markets see increased risk, but it is too soon to reach a concrete judgment on global economic consequences. "There will be two specific factors to watch to make a better judgment as to global economic consequences: first, whether Iran attacks Gulf Arab oil infrastructure, and second, whether passage through the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. If either or both happen, energy prices are likely to rise much further, raising the risk of a global recession. If neither happens, there will be heightened risk, but more modest energy price increases to which the world can probably adjust, although with a modest drag on growth." World leaders have moved to inject calm in the Middle East, the latest being Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, who in a call on Thursday condemned Israel for escalating tensions by striking Iran. "If the conflict escalates further, not only will the conflicting parties suffer greater losses, but regional countries will also suffer greatly," Xi said, according to China's official Xinhua news agency. "The parties to the conflict, especially Israel, should cease fire as soon as possible to prevent the situation from escalating in turn and resolutely avoid the spillover of war," he added. Related Articles Video of Theo Von Sounding Alarm on Possible War With Iran Takes Off OnlineSatellite Images Show Iran's Buried Nuclear Sites That Trump Could StrikeRussia's Alliance With Iran Explained Following Nuclear WarningPutin is Close to Losing His Grip on the Middle East 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
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18 minutes ago
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Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran and son of the last Persian Shah, urged Iranians on Tuesday to prepare for the impending fall of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Islamic Republic as the country struggles to fight off attacks from Israel. 'The Islamic Republic has reached its end and is in the process of collapsing,' Pahlavi wrote on the social platform X. 'Khamenei, like a frightened rat, has gone into hiding underground and has lost control of the situation.' 'What has begun is irreversible. The future is bright, and together, we will pass through this sharp turn in history,' he added. The military conflict between Iran and Israel stretched into its fifth day Tuesday, with little signs of slowing as Israel hammers its Middle East rival over Tehran's nuclear pursuits. President Trump departed the Group of Seven summit of world leaders in Canada late Monday — a day earlier than expected to return to Washington to monitor the ongoing conflict. He met with top security officials in Situation Room on Tuesday to assess the developments. He has not ruled out the possibility of U.S. military involvement. The Pahlavi dynasty ruled Iran from 1925 to 1979, when it was overthrown in the Islamic Revolution. Pahlavi, penning his social media posts in English and Farsi, directed the message to his 'fellow countrymen' and encouraged an uprising. 'Now is the time to rise; the time to reclaim Iran,' he wrote. 'Let us all come forward … and bring about the end of this regime.' Pahlavi advised that there is a plan to establish a democratic government in Iran within 100 days of the collapse of the Islamic Republic. He also urged 'military, law enforcement, security forces and state employees' to join the effort to topple the government under Khamenei. 'Do not stand against the Iranian people for the sake of a regime whose fall has begun and is inevitable,' Pahlavi wrote. 'Do not sacrifice yourselves for a decaying regime.' 'By standing with the people, you can save your lives. Play a historic role in the transition from the Islamic Republic, and take part in building the future of Iran,' he added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
23 minutes ago
- The Hill
Could US involvement in Israel-Iran war spark cyberattacks?
U.S. companies, global supply chains and other critical infrastructure could be at risk of Iranian cyberattacks if President Trump engages the U.S. in the escalating war between Israel and Iran. Threats of the U.S. being targeted come as cyberattacks launched by Iran on Israeli banks and other targets have reportedly spiked by 700 percent since the conflict began last week. In the wake of the attack, the U.S.-based Food and Agriculture-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) and the Information Technology-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC) issued a joint statement urging U.S. companies to bolster their defenses against possible cyberattacks. But as Trump considers whether and to what extent the U.S. could become involved in the ongoing war, how the country's digital landscape will be affected should remain among the White House's biggest concerns, former CIA officer and FBI special agent Tracy Walder told NewsNation, The Hill's sister network. 'I personally feel that this is the No. 1 threat,' Walder, a NewsNation national security contributor, said Thursday. Walder says that Iran has already warned against U.S. involvement, pledging 'all-out war' were the U.S. to lend support to Israel. She believes a large part of that response would likely involve cyberattacks directed at critical sites such as water treatment plants and other key facilities. 'They've done it before, and so I don't have any reason to think they wouldn't do it again,' Walder added of Iran's history. An Iranian track record of cyberattacks In its warning to U.S. companies, the joint statement between the Food and Agriculture ISAC and IT ISAC said that historically, Iranian state-sponsored actors, as well as pro-Iran hacktivists and cybercriminals, have launched attacks against U.S. targets during periods of heightened conflict. The organizations said in the wake of the recent volley of missiles launched between Israel and Iran, U.S. companies should take immediate steps to 'proactively assess' their cyber preparedness. The warning also urged companies to prepare for a range of cyberactivities, some of which could be potentially disruptive. 'Preparedness is critical to resilience,' the guidance said, adding that companies should also make themselves aware of Iranian-affiliated cyberthreats. Walder, without direct knowledge of intelligence being provided to Trump, believes that both the administration and the U.S. intelligence community are likely actively conducting threat assessments. She predicts that part of ongoing discussions with Israel may include how cybersecurity protections would be given to the U.S. in exchange for supplying 'bunker buster' bombs. Dating back to her time in the CIA, Walder has remained vocal about the seriousness of the cyberthreats that Iran and other foreign adversaries present. But she warns that Iran, along with China, poses the biggest concerns. In 2016, seven Iranians were indicted for conducting cyberattacks against U.S. financial institutions, including Bank of America and Chase, between 2011 and 2013. The FBI said at the time that the attacks cost American banks tens of millions of dollars and also compromised critical controls of a New York dam. Most of the attacks against the banks were part of a systematic campaign of distributed denial-of-service attacks, which disabled bank websites and prevented customers from accessing their accounts. In 2022, Iranian nationals who FBI officials say were sponsored by the Iranian government were indicted for an attempted cyberattack on Boston Children's Hospital in 2021, marking the third time the hospital faced similar threats. 'Iran is highly capable in the cyber realm, and we, I think, don't want to recognize that sometimes,' Walder said, adding, 'We have no choice but to take them seriously. If we don't, that's incredibly negligent on our part, because they've done it successfully before.' What could cyberattacks look like? If Iran were to act, Iranian financial resources could be used for state-sponsored ransomware attacks and wiper malware attacks that could be directed at U.S. infrastructure, Axios reported. The Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently reported that recent Iranian state-sponsored activity has included malicious cyberactivity against operational technology devices. The agency warned companies that certain steps, including strengthening existing passwords and implementing multi-factor authentication, should be taken to build resilience against potential threats. Messages sent to the CISA and National Security Council on Thursday from NewsNation seeking comment were not immediately returned. The FBI, in recent years, has issued reports warning against the threat that Iran presents, including cyberattacks, which have previously proven costly to the U.S. economy. While U.S. critical infrastructure remains a main target, other possibilities, including America's food chain, could be in danger. Walder points to a June 5 ransomware attack on United Natural Foods, Inc., which is the primary distributor to Whole Foods, that shut down distribution to more than 30,000 North American grocery stores. Food distribution services and other technology services are still recovering, providing a glimpse into what could happen should the U.S. be attacked in this manner. If Iran were to attack, Walder predicts it would target private companies that are associated with the country's critical needs and critical infrastructure, which would impact large populations of Americans while also exposing the country's vulnerabilities. 'In my opinion, this is what warfare looks like,' Walder told NewsNation.
