The New York Times

1. Crypto Brought Trump a Huge Windfall, Even as Many Investors Lost Big

   President Trump and his family reaped vast financial rewards from a memecoin that generated losses for hundreds of thousands of investors.

2. How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince

   Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a cease-fire, and is now pursuing his security priorities.

3. Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast

   During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories.

4. JD Vance Defends Iran War in Speech to Military Members

   The vice president, a staunch critic of foreign wars, accused the president’s detractors of trying to prolong a conflict the administration was trying to end.

5. SpudCell: Scientists Made a Cell With Most of the Hallmarks of Life. Here’s What to Know.

   From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.