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Prior to a two-day NATO summit, leaders have convened in the Netherlands in an attempt to unify this global security organization around new defense spending commitments – but internal divisions remain.

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Israel says Iran launched missiles

Israel claimed Iran launched multiple waves of missiles toward Israeli targets after bombing their uranium enrichment sites, but some were intercepted by Israel Defense Force’s robust defense system and warning sirens were sounding as the attacks started.

Israeli military officials report Iran launched a missile barrage shortly before President Trump announced a truce agreement early Tuesday, according to Israeli military regulations. They spoke on condition of anonymity for legal reasons.

Netanyahu’s office reported that Israel responded by striking an Iranian radar following Iranian missile launches but refrained from doing more due to requests from Donald Trump. Later on, according to The White House’s assessment, both parties violated terms of their ceasefire agreement by conducting attacks, leaving Trump dissatisfied and hopeful both nations could find a path forward and avoid war – before heading off for NATO summit meetings at The Hague.

Sabrina Carpenter’s new album is a joke

Sabrina Carpenter quickly generated controversy when she unveiled her album cover featuring her sitting on all fours wearing a minidress while someone grabbed at her hair, sparking accusations that the image degrades women while some saw it as clear satire.

Man’s Best Friend will be released August 29, and its lead single is called “Manchild.” Many speculate this song might be about her former flame Barry Keoghan who stars in her music video for Espresso.

Some believe the album title and cover art are an allusion to her bombshell blonde persona and society’s perception that she exists solely to satisfy male gaze. They point out her playful performances both live and online as well as the catchy tune she made last year that quickly went viral.

Tyrese Haliburton’s achilles tear

As Tyrese Haliburton collapsed to the floor during Game 7 of the NBA Finals Sunday night, it became immediately clear what had occurred: He suffered a torn right Achilles tendon that would prevent further participation this postseason and likely for 2025-26 as well.

Within seconds of suffering the non-contact injury, Haliburton began punching the floor and shouting at his teammates with obvious pain. Unable to put any weight on his leg he was helped off the court and taken immediately back into the locker room for medical attention.

13News spoke to a sports medicine physician to understand what this injury meant for Haliburton moving forward. She noted that an Achilles tendon rupture is a very serious and traumatic injury which can take months for recovery before returning to light activity – even among elite athletes. Your tendon connects your calf muscles to your heel and provides power for jumping, pushing off, and sudden direction changes.

Israel claims Iran violated cease-fire agreement

Iran and Israel seem to have reached an uneasy truce despite allegations from both sides that there have been violations. President Trump posted on Truth Social calling for both parties to uphold the agreement while warning Israel not to attack Tehran again.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Iran broke its agreement hours before it was due to take effect Tuesday morning by firing missiles at Israel. Israel’s military reported the missiles hit three densely packed buildings in Beersheba and injured many people; first responders found four bodies beneath the rubble.

Israeli Army Chief Gadi Katz ordered his army to resume strikes against Iranian targets in “blatant violation” of a ceasefire agreement, prompting sirens in Israel for several hours as a result. While Iran denies firing on Israel, according to reports by IDF forces they attacked nuclear sites in Iran as well as dismantled a radar array near Tehran as well as bombed Evin prison which houses Iranian dissidents.