The New York Times

1. Iranians Voice Shock and Defiance in Face of Trump’s Looming Deadline

   President Trump has threatened devastating attacks if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Some Iranians questioned what had happened to American values.

2. Trump Threatens Broad Attacks in Iran. How Is Illegal Conduct in War Defined?

   It is illegal for any military to target civilians, as President Trump has suggested he would in threats against Iran. But the U.S. has sought significant leeway in defining a civilian target.

3. Shelly Kittleson, American Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Is Freed

   The journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was abducted by a militia allied with Iran and held for a week. Iraqi officials say she was freed in exchange for the release of militia members.

4. NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Spread ‘Moon Joy’ to the Public

   While science can seem colorless and plain, NASA’s lunar crew members have brought expressiveness and emotion about their journey to mission control and the public.

5. ‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate

   U.S. imports from China have shrunk drastically. But billions of dollars of the change appear to be the result of accounting gimmicks and outright fraud.