The Headlines

Plus, a counterclockwise mystery.

Here’s what we’re covering:

The (Mostly) Unanswered Questions at the Heart of a U.S.-Iran Accord, by Richard Pérez-Peña

High Gas Costs May Linger After U.S.-Iran Deal, by Emmett Lindner

Six Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Epstein’s Death, by Charles Homans, Steve Eder, Jan Ransom and Michael Rothfeld

Newsom Says Trump’s Justice Department Is Investigating Him and His Wife, by Laurel Rosenhall, Devlin Barrett and Maggie Haberman

Fox to Acquire Roku, Joining the Battle for the Living Room, by Benjamin Mullin

Nearly Everyone, Everywhere, Veers Left When Walking, by Rachel Nuwer

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Plus, crafting the perfect grass for the World Cup.

Here’s what we’re covering:

Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran, by David E. Sanger

U.F.C. Viewing Party Draws Thousands to White House Ellipse, by Clarence Williams

Kennedy Center Removes Trump’s Name From Facade, by Elizabeth Williamson and Julia Jacobs

Japan Is Running Out of Royals. Are More Men the Answer?, by Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno

The Scientific Quest for a Perfect World Cup Field, by Alan Burdick

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Plus, the Friday news quiz.

Here’s what we’re covering:

SpaceX Is About to Be in Your 401(k) Whether You Like It or Not, by Mike Isaac and Maureen Farrell

U.S. Plan Is Said to Pull a Third of Fighter Jets It Provides NATO for Europe, by Christopher F. Schuetze and Eric Schmitt

Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands, by Adam Sella and Nick Corasaniti

Grass on the National Mall Is Vandalized With ’86 47’ Stains, by Neil Vigdor

Israel Set to Rapidly Expand West Bank Settlement, by Isabel Kershner

Nearly Everyone, Everywhere, Veers Left When Walking, by Rachel Nuwer

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Plus, the man behind “GOOOOAL!”

Here’s what we’re covering:

White House Again Shrugs Off High Prices Amid War With Iran, by Tony Romm

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Attacks, by New York Times reporters

Police Step Up Security in Northern Ireland After Night of Violence, by Megan Specia

Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids?, by Victoria Kim

How Soccer’s Biggest Announcer Trains His Voice for the World Cup, by Chevaz Clarke, Jeremy Raff and Daniel Fetherston

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Plus, why Americans are clamoring for European sunscreen.

Here’s what we’re covering:

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes in New Test of Cease-Fire, by New York Times reporters

Drones Stray Into Neighboring Countries as Russia and Ukraine Battle, by Andrew Higgins

Hilton Beats Steyer to Win Second Spot in California Governor Race, by Laurel Rosenhall

Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid, by Reid J. Epstein

On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away, by Tariq Panja

F.D.A. Clears Sunscreen Ingredient Long Used in Europe and Asia, by Dani Blum

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