Newsweek is reporting that U.S. Central Command launched a new round of strikes against Iran following the deaths of three U.S. service members in Jordan and Iraq. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran would "pay for that killing many times over." It said nationwide average gas prices have returned to $4 per gallon amid the resurgence of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
Newsweek also reported that customers have filed lawsuits against Taco Bell and produce supplier Taylor Farms, alleging illness after eating at the chain's restaurants. Federal officials are working to determine the source of a widespread cyclospora outbreak. Taylor Farms said the FDA has apologized for a "false positive" cyclospora test.
In national news, loved ones gathered for the funeral of Nolan Wells, a Mississippi teen. Newsweek said a $100,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in his death.
Newsweek reported that Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, Alec Vance.
In world news, state-owned pollsters in Russia are showing a clear decline in President Vladimir Putin's approval ratings.
Newsweek also highlighted that some popular sugar substitutes are linked to faster brain aging.
The publication discussed the evolving enforcement tactics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the pressure to increase arrest numbers under the Trump administration, including recent fatal ICE shootings. It noted that Andrew Arrabaca was arrested in connection with a fire at the NYC Federal Plaza, suspected of anti-ICE activity.