Good morning.You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.The United States launched another round of airstrikes on Iran this morning, after President Trump said Iran was taking "too long to negotiate." The strikes targeted several sites along Iran's coast, including military facilities in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it retaliated with its own fire on 18 U.S.sites in the region, naming military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
So far, there have been no reports of damage or casualties.Efforts to negotiate an end to the war remain in limbo.Rising gasoline prices, fueled by the U.S.
war with Iran, have driven inflation to its highest level in more than three years.A report released yesterday by the Labor Department showed consumer prices in May were up 4.2% from a year ago.
That is the largest annual increase since April 2023.In just a few hours, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off, drawing billions of viewers to the world's biggest sporting event.Mexico will compete against South Africa in the opening match in Mexico City.
The lead-up to the tournament has been marked by intense geopolitical tensions, as well as protests in Mexico City, which could disrupt some events.New student loan changes from last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act will take effect on July 1.These adjustments will include the end of the short-lived Biden-era Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the introduction of two new Republican-created repayment plans and stricter borrowing limits for some students.
Given the volume of information and the fact that not every change will affect every borrower, NPR has developed a guide to help you understand the changes that may apply to you or someone you know.What are your repayment options? Click here to evaluate a selection of plans and decide which is best suited to your ne...