Middle East & Defense: The Pentagon identified two U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan by Iranian missile and drone strikes—Tyler James Feehan (Hawaii) and Isabella Gonzales (Texas)—as the U.S. and Iran trade strikes for a ninth straight night, with reports also saying the Pentagon previously withheld some injury details. Energy & Cost of Living: Gas prices are back around $4 a gallon as the Iran conflict escalates, and the White House is promoting the “Freedom Fuel Network” touting $3.47 gas—run by a murky mix of backers. Health Policy: An HHS report says Trump’s first-term insulin orders helped push some patients’ costs below $35 for a 30-day supply. Crime & Courts: A federal judge sentenced Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada to life in prison. Local Public Safety: Police are seeking suspects in a break-in at Eagles RB Saquon Barkley’s Pennsylvania home. Business & Economy: Domino’s reported Q2 results with order growth, while Jersey Mike’s set an IPO range of $21–$25. Politics & Elections: South Dakota AG Jackley asked the public to help locate a non-compliant sex offender last registered in 2008. Sports & Culture: Spain returned home for a royal parade after winning the men’s World Cup, and the U.S. seized 1,000+ domains used to illegally stream World Cup matches. Entertainment: Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” opened strong at the box office.