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Plus, how Marcia Lucas was "the heart" behind "Star Wars." Here’s what we’re covering: Iran War Live Updates, by The New York Times Order Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain, Blanche Says, by Andrew Duehren and Alan Feuer Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, by Maggie Haberman, Julian E. Barnes and Matthew Goldstein Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking Oversight of A.I. Models, by Sheera Frenkel and Tripp Mickle Hospitals See Diseases Resurge as Vaccinations Decline, by Maggie Astor and Dani Blum Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, Dies at 80, by Alex Traub Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. 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 rocky, unpredictable race for California governor.  Here’s what we’re covering: A Terrible Winter for Snow Heads Into a Bleak Summer of Drought, by Jack Healy, Reis Thebault and Scott Dance Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash, by Tyler Pager, Maggie Haberman, Alan Feuer, Devlin Barrett and Annie Karni Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List, by Greg Jaffe and Kate Kelly Israel Appears to Pull Back From Threat to Strike Beirut, by The New York Times California Votes on Newsom’s Successor After Turbulent Primary Campaign, by Laurel Rosenhall and Shane Goldmacher How Wine, Truffles and Honey Could Help Europe Fight Wildfires, by Jeanna Smialek Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. 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 20-year-old director with the No. 1 movie.  Here’s what we’re covering: Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It, by Declan Walsh Federal Judge Bars Trump From Immediately Setting Up $1.8 Billion Fund, by Zach Montague U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz, by Peter Eavis and Eric Schmitt The Earth Shook. Tanks Burst. Now Kona Faces a Water Crisis., by Libby Leonard and Vivian Yee Young Moviegoers Power ‘Backrooms’ to $82 Million in Ticket Sales, by Brooks Barnes Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. 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: Boat Strikes Have Failed to Curb Flow of Cocaine to U.S., Experts Say, by Simon Romero Dell Gets a $9.7 Billion Defense Contract. Trump’s Portfolio Stands to Benefit., by Eric Lipton A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here’s What to Know., by Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Lebanon, by Euan Ward Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control 70 Percent of Gaza, Squeezing Hamas, by David M. Halbfinger and Johnatan Reiss In Flint, Cash for Pregnant Women Leads to Better Outcomes for Babies, by Roni Caryn Rabin 4 Takeaways From the Scripps National Spelling Bee, by Maria Cramer Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. 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, inside the hunt for cheap gas. Here’s what we’re covering: Texas School Police Pepper-Sprayed, Tackled and Tasered Students, by Clare Amari, Kristian Hernández and Asher Lehrer-Small U.S. Strikes Military Sites in Iran for Second Time in 3 Days, by Eric Schmitt Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll Over Trump Lawsuits, by Glenn Thrush and Benjamin Weiser Fired for Criticizing Charlie Kirk, They’re Now Getting Big Payouts, by Jeremy W. Peters and Sabrina Tavernise These Drivers Found Cheap Gas, by Corina Knoll Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. 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, Iran begins lifting an internet blackout.  Here’s what we’re covering: Paxton’s Texas Victory Opens a New Front in the Battle for the Senate, by Lisa Lerer and Reid J. Epstein Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya, by Apoorva Mandavilli and Zolan Kanno-Youngs How a Funding Pause Derailed an Artificial Heart for Babies, by Simar Bajaj Iran Begins Lifting Monthslong Internet Blackout, Officials Say, by Yeganeh Torbati and Sanam Mahoozi Go Ask Alice Why Tech Start-Ups Are Spending Big on Hype Videos, by Natallie Rocha Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. 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 anyone want an electric Ferrari?  Here’s what we’re covering: The Latest on the War in Iran, by The New York Times Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, by Ephrat Livni Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says, by Madeleine Ngo and Albert Sun What to Know About the White House Shooting on Memorial Day Weekend, by Campbell Robertson and Chelsia Rose Marcius 5 Races to Watch in Texas Runoffs on Tuesday, by Shane Goldmacher Main Takeaways From Pope Leo’s Encyclical on A.I., by Ruth Graham and Elizabeth Dias Ferrari Is Finally Going Electric. Will the Purists Buy It?, by Bernhard Warner Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. 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: In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump, by Luke Broadwater Republicans Delay Budget Votes as They Balk at Trump’s Fund, by Michael Gold and Carl Hulse G.O.P. Pulls Measure to End Iran War, Lacking Votes to Defeat It, by Megan Mineiro, Robert Jimison and Michael Gold D.N.C. 2024 Election Autopsy Reopens Wounds of Harris Loss, by Shane Goldmacher, Reid J. Epstein and Lisa Lerer Democrats’ Midterm Strength Masks Fierce Divides and Frustration, Poll Shows, by Katie Glueck, Ruth Igielnik and Camille Baker San Diego Shooter So Alarmed Police in 2025, They Seized Father’s Guns, by Orlando Mayorquín, Tim Arango and Chelsia Rose Marcius In San Diego, a Final Prayer Before Laying Heroes to Rest, by Orlando Mayorquín YouTube Is Crawling with Pirated Audiobooks Made Using A.I., by Alexandra Alter Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. 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.