Trump says he believes the Iran ceasefire is 'over.' And, IOC lifts Russia's suspension
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President Trump announced this morning that he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire might be over. While speaking to the press in Turkey, where he is attending the NATO summit, Trump said, "I don't want to deal with them anymore. They're scum." U.S. Central Command said the U.S. struck Iran overnight in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said today that it targeted Bahrain and Kuwait.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) welcomes US President Donald Trump upon his arrival at Etimesgut Air Base near Ankara, on July 7, 2026, before attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit. ABDULLAH GUCLU/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
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Democrats in Maine and across the U.S. are taking steps to move on from U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner. Earlier this week, one of Platner's former girlfriends accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. It has been more than 36 hours since Platner announced he would consider his options for the Senate campaign. He has denied the assault allegations.
The International Olympic Committee says it has "provisionally" lifted its suspension of Russia's Olympic Committee, clearing the way for the country's athletes to return at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. This committee's decision comes as Russian missile strikes continue to kill Ukrainian civilians.
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Living Better is a special series about what it takes to stay healthy in America.
The next time you go for a walk, you might want to pick up the pace, for the sake of your mental acuity. A new study in the medical journal Neurology finds that people who maintained their quick walking pace in their 80s were 50% less likely to develop cognitive decline than their slower-moving peers of the same age. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 4,000 older adults participating in a long-term aging study. Participants took a timed walking test, and the fastest 9% were dubbed "super movers," who showed a markedly lower likelihood of experiencing cognitive decline.
In response to a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ violence in San Francisco, "Reverend Ray" Broshears in 1973 founded the queer vigilante group the Lavender Panthers — inspired by the Black Panthers — to protect his community. In the 1970s, San Francisco was a safe haven for queer people. Many moved across the country in search of community, prompting an increase in homophobic violence from police and citizens alike. The Lavender Panthers stepped in, doing their own policing and creating a hotline for those in need. Their efforts addressed gaps in care and safety, laying the groundwork for similar mutual aid movements in decades to follow. While the Lavender Panthers remain a relatively obscure part of queer history, this comic illustrates how their impact continues to resonate today.
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At the NATO summit in Turkey, President Trump stated he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over. U.S. Central Command conducted overnight strikes against Iran following attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran subsequently said it targeted Bahrain and Kuwait. Separately, the International Olympic Committee announced it has provisionally lifted Russia's Olympic Committee suspension, clearing Russian athletes to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.
Read the full story at The Guardian ↗ · The Guardian ↗ · The Guardian ↗ · Al Jazeera ↗ · NPR ↗ · NPR ↗ · NPR ↗ · Axios ↗ · Axios ↗ · Axios ↗ · BBC ↗
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.
President Trump announced this morning that he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire might be over. While speaking to the press in Turkey, where he is attending the NATO summit, Trump said, "I don't want to deal with them anymore. They're scum." U.S. Central Command said the U.S. struck Iran overnight in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said today that it targeted Bahrain and Kuwait.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) welcomes US President Donald Trump upon his arrival at Etimesgut Air Base near Ankara, on July 7, 2026, before attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit. ABDULLAH GUCLU/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
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ABDULLAH GUCLU/AFP via Getty Images
Democrats in Maine and across the U.S. are taking steps to move on from U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner. Earlier this week, one of Platner's former girlfriends accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. It has been more than 36 hours since Platner announced he would consider his options for the Senate campaign. He has denied the assault allegations.
The International Olympic Committee says it has "provisionally" lifted its suspension of Russia's Olympic Committee, clearing the way for the country's athletes to return at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. This committee's decision comes as Russian missile strikes continue to kill Ukrainian civilians.
Life expectancy for Americans rose in 2024 to its highest level on record. FG Trade/Getty Images hide caption
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FG Trade/Getty Images
Living Better is a special series about what it takes to stay healthy in America.
The next time you go for a walk, you might want to pick up the pace, for the sake of your mental acuity. A new study in the medical journal Neurology finds that people who maintained their quick walking pace in their 80s were 50% less likely to develop cognitive decline than their slower-moving peers of the same age. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 4,000 older adults participating in a long-term aging study. Participants took a timed walking test, and the fastest 9% were dubbed "super movers," who showed a markedly lower likelihood of experiencing cognitive decline.
In response to a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ violence in San Francisco, "Reverend Ray" Broshears in 1973 founded the queer vigilante group the Lavender Panthers — inspired by the Black Panthers — to protect his community. In the 1970s, San Francisco was a safe haven for queer people. Many moved across the country in search of community, prompting an increase in homophobic violence from police and citizens alike. The Lavender Panthers stepped in, doing their own policing and creating a hotline for those in need. Their efforts addressed gaps in care and safety, laying the groundwork for similar mutual aid movements in decades to follow. While the Lavender Panthers remain a relatively obscure part of queer history, this comic illustrates how their impact continues to resonate today.
Art Ulene (second from right) and his wife, Priscilla (third from right), pose for a photo at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2011 with their guides. Art Ulene hide caption
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Art Ulene
This newsletter was edited by Suzanne Nuyen.
Read the full story at The Guardian ↗ · The Guardian ↗ · The Guardian ↗ · Al Jazeera ↗ · NPR ↗ · NPR ↗ · NPR ↗ · Axios ↗ · Axios ↗ · Axios ↗ · BBC ↗
President Trump stated at the NATO summit in Turkey that he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over U.S. Central Command conducted overnight strikes against Iranian targets in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz Iran said it targeted Bahrain and Kuwait The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted Russia's Olympic Committee suspension Trump's characterization of Iran as 'scum' and his statement that ceasefire negotiations are a 'waste of time' represent his personal judgment
Read the full story at The Guardian ↗ · The Guardian ↗ · The Guardian ↗ · Al Jazeera ↗ · NPR ↗ · NPR ↗ · NPR ↗ · Axios ↗ · Axios ↗ · Axios ↗ · BBC ↗
- Trump stated at the NATO summit in Turkey that he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over, following overnight U.S. strikes on Iranian targets in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
- Iran said it targeted Bahrain and Kuwait in response to the U.S. strikes
- The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted Russia's suspension, allowing Russian athletes to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games