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Iran sent more than 300 drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel on Saturday. all of them were interceptedwhat to know- “This is not the shadow war anymore,” NPR’s Daniel Estrin, who is in Tel Aviv, tells Up First. “This is not Iran hiding behind proxy groups in Yemen or Lebanon.” He adds that Israel sees this first-ever declared attack from Iran as an escalation. Estrin reports the question now is how Israel will respond. Some officials he spoke to say they want a strong military response. Others see a diplomatic opportunity to build a strategic alliance in the region and even end the war in Gaza.
- U.S. officials say President Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. will provide “ironclad” support to help Israel defend itself but will not take part in offensive operations against Iran, NPR’s Greg Myre reports from Washington. Myre says the U.S. would prefer Israel to see this as a “very successful operation” that proves Israel can defend itself with help from its allies, and it should consider de-escalation.
- The House of Representatives is shifting its schedule this week to consider legislation supporting Israel in light of Iran’s attack.
- Trump currently faces 88 criminal charges across four cases. Here’s where they all stand.Â
- These cases won’t play a role in whether he can run for federal office in the 2024 race. But a conviction could prevent him from casting a vote for himself.Â
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- Is Conan O’Brien the best Hot Ones guest ever? NPR’s Glen Weldon breaks down O’Brien’s viral appearance on the popular YouTube series, which features celebrities interviewed while they consume increasingly spicy chicken wings.
- After Twitch streamer Kitboga realized people were taking advantage of his grandma, he decided to fight back by scamming the scammers.Â
- Kirsty Paterson’s portrayal of a sad-looking Oompa Loompa at Scotland’s disastrous Willy Wonka Experience took the internet by storm. Now, she’s in LA using her viral moment to raise money for a mental health charity.
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