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Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering: Public Schools Try to Sell Themselves as More Students Use Vouchers, by Dana Goldstein Iran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Undermining Efforts to Restore Traffic, by Peter Eavis, Farnaz Fassihi, Jenny Gross and Euan Ward Hoping for Miracles as Venezuela Digs Out From Massive Quakes, by María Victoria Fermín, Anatoly Kurmanaev, Julie Turkewitz, Isayen Herrera and Michael Levenson A $2.5 Billion Whodunit: The Hack That Dented the U.K. Economy, by Adam Goldman, Jane Bradley, Dustin Volz and Michael Schwirtz Older Adults Are No Longer Staying in ‘Empty Shell’ Marriages, by Catherine Pearson Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, will A.I. find the next soccer superstar? Here’s what we’re covering: Venezuela Live Updates: Chaos and Fear After Deadly Earthquakes, by The New York Times After Trump’s Outburst, Senate G.O.P. Reverses Course on Iran, by Robert Jimison and Michael Gold Trump’s Refusal to Sign Housing Bill Complicates Fate of Bipartisan Effort, by Michael Gold, Tony Romm, Tyler Pager and Ronda Kaysen Shortage of Chemotherapy Drugs Brings Rationing Fears, by Christina Jewett Could A.I. Find Brazil’s Next Pelé?, by Ana Ionova Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, why some tech companies are telling workers to cut back on A.I. Here’s what we’re covering: Europe Is Sweltering in an Extreme Heat Wave. Here’s the Latest., by Nazaneen Ghaffar Insurgency Over Incumbency: 7 Takeaways From New York’s Primaries, by Maya King, Sally Goldenberg and Emma Goldberg Congress Clears Housing Bill, Cementing a Rare Bipartisan Feat, by Ronda Kaysen U.N. Report Says Israeli Killings of Gaza Children Post-Truce Amount to Genocide, by Nick Cumming-Bruce Tech Workers Maxed Out Their A.I. Use. Now They’re Trying to Minimize It., by Eli Tan Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, where did all the cottage cheese go? Here’s what we’re covering: Major Supreme Court Decisions Testing Trump’s Policies Remain, by Ann E. Marimow Congressional Democrats Warn Pulte Against Mass Firings, by Julian E. Barnes Cities and Schools Are Testing Wastewater for Illicit Drugs, by Jan Hoffman Where Has All the Cottage Cheese Gone?, by Niko Gallogly Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, the “Steven Spielberg of sitcoms.” Here’s what we’re covering: Live Updates on the U.S.-Iran Talks, by The New York Times Three Men Are Key to Iran’s Approach to U.S. Talks, by Yeganeh Torbati Trump Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained, by Minho Kim Live Updates: Starmer Announces Resignation as Prime Minister, by The New York Times The Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s, by Michael H. Keller, Eli Murray, Danielle Ivory and Irineo Cabreros James Burrows, Master of the TV Sitcom, Dies at 85, by Glenn Rifkin On a New ‘Frasier,’ James Burrows Has a Joke for You, by Alexis Soloski Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering: Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims, by Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Rebecca F. Elliott and Erica L. Green Israel, Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal, Sees It as a ‘Catastrophic Capitulation’, by David M. Halbfinger ICE Spent $700 Million on 7 Warehouses. Now It Wants to Get Rid of Them., by Hamed Aleaziz Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional, by Greg Jaffe and Maggie Haberman Education Dept. Lowers Student Loan Rates for Borrowers in Auto Pay, by Ron Lieber, Tara Siegel Bernard and Michael C. Bender Elon Musk’s Feud With Delaware May Transform Corporate America, by Michael Steinberger Why Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Won’t Be on Your Streets Anytime Soon, by David McCabe Listen to the end of the episode for an audio news quiz. If you want to take The Times’s weekly online news quiz, go here. Tune in, and tell us what you think at theheadlines@nytimes.com. For corrections, email nytnews@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, the “Obamalisk” opens. Here’s what we’re covering: Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge, by Erica L. Green, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Farnaz Fassihi and Michael Levenson Trump Feuds With Thune and G.O.P., Stoking Election-Year Rift, by Carl Hulse Trump Administration to Pay $765 Million to Cancel 4 More Wind Projects, by Brad Plumer How A.I. Apps Teach Students How to Cheat, by Dana Goldstein Obama Center’s Two Sides: A Lovely Park and a Forbidding Tower, by Michael Kimmelman Tune in, and tell us what you think at theheadlines@nytimes.com. For corrections, email nytnews@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, the gym is the new first date. Here’s what we’re covering: ICE Wants Local Police to Enforce Immigration Law. These Officers Signed Up., by Allison McCann Warsh Takes Charge of a Fed Facing Rising Inflation Threat, by Colby Smith D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Air Pollution Lawsuit Against xAI Data Center, by Karen Zraick and Hiroko Tabuchi Ebola Outbreak Could Become Worst on Record, Africa C.D.C. Chief Warns, by Zane Irwin Sick of Swiping, Some Daters Would Rather Sweat Together, by Danielle Friedman Tune in, and tell us what you think at theheadlines@nytimes.com. For corrections, email nytnews@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Tune in, and tell us what you think at theheadlines@nytimes.com. For corrections, email nytnews@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Tune in, and tell us what you think at theheadlines@nytimes.com. For corrections, email nytnews@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.