Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Israel signaled that it would retaliate against IranIsrael's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, emerged today from talks with European diplomats resolute that his country would not bow to outside pressure in responding to the recent attack by Iran. Britain's foreign secretary acknowledged after the meeting that an Israeli reprisal seemed inevitable. "It is clear that the Israelis are making a decision to act," David Cameron, the British foreign secretary, said. "We hope that they do so in a way that does as little to escalate this as possible." The British were not alone in urging Israeli restraint after Iran launched more than 300 missiles and drones at Israel over the weekend. The leaders of the U.S., Germany and other nations denounced Tehran's attack but pressed Netanyahu to avoid taking any action that could spur a wider war. A spokesman for the State Department said today that the U.S. was pushing for a "unified diplomatic response" to the Iranian attack. But the spokesman added, "These decisions are for Israel to make as a sovereign, democratic country." Israel has considered a range of options, including a direct strike on Iran and a strike on an Iranian target elsewhere, such as an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps base. Israeli officials said they had also considered a cyberattack or assassinations. Iranian leaders have warned that the country will react forcefully to any Israeli strike.
The House is set to vote on aid for Ukraine and IsraelSpeaker Mike Johnson announced today that the House would vote on Saturday evening on a foreign aid package for Israel and Ukraine. Johnson, a Republican, will need Democrats to help him pass the legislation and also possibly save his job. His attempt to advance the bill has put him in confrontation with his party's right flank. The legislation includes $60 billion for Kyiv; $26 billion for Israel and humanitarian aid for civilians in conflict zones, including Gaza; and $8 billion for the Indo-Pacific. President Biden has already endorsed it and urged its swift passage. In Ukraine, at least 17 people were killed in a Russian missile strike north of Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said yesterday that Ukraine stood "no chance of winning" without more Western aid, blamed the country's lack of air defenses for the loss of life.
Republicans blocked move to repeal Arizona abortion banRepublican leaders in the Arizona State Legislature successfully prevented a vote to repeal the state's 1864 law banning abortion, on procedural grounds. In doing so, they defied pressure from prominent Republicans, including Donald Trump, who had urged them to toss the ban, which many voters view as extreme and archaic. The Civil War-era law, which the state's Supreme Court reinstated last week, allows exceptions only to save the life of the mother. Doctors prosecuted under the law could face fines and prison terms of two to five years. Meanwhile, abortion clinics in Arizona are left uncertain of whether they will soon be put out of operation.
Long-acting drugs could revolutionize H.I.V. treatmentIn the next five to 10 years, long-acting therapies to prevent or treat H.I.V. may rid the need for patients to take a daily pill. Drugs currently in development could usher in a future in which H.I.V. may require attention just twice a year, inconceivable in the darkest decades of the epidemic. For some patients, the new regimens may ease the stigma of the disease, itself an obstacle to treatment. Doctors also expect the new treatments to be a boon in populations that have long been hard to reach, like patients who have spotty access to health services, are mentally ill or face discrimination. More top news
Taylor Swift knows how to roll out an albumTaylor Swift will release "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday. This probably isn't news if you're a fan: Swift announced the album months ago. In doing so, she also avoided a chart collision with Beyoncé. (It wasn't the first time that pop's two reigning queens spaced out their releases.) Swift has also found huge success selling collectible vinyl albums. Her last studio album sold about 2.5 million physical copies — 35 percent of the album's total consumption.
Can a sexless marriage be happy?We've come a long way from the idea that marital sex is primarily a way to bear children. More recently, frequent sex was believed necessary for a happy union, and some have questioned the established norm of monogamous sex as they explore open relationships. Others are challenging the idea that sex is essential: We spoke to couples for whom the role of sex within a marriage has changed. It's all part of our magazine's special Modern Love Issue, which takes a hard look at the conventional wisdom we take for granted. Maybe it could use an update.
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A little bit of dirt is good for youGo ahead, grab a handful of soil. That might sound like kooky advice, but decades of research have made it clear: Spending time in nature, especially surrounded by dirt, can have benefits for mental and physical health. You could garden, hike, cycle, camp or try a little forest bathing (which is really just a walk in the woods). These activities expose you to soil-dwelling microbes, which benefit children and adults alike. Have a healthy evening. Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. — Matthew We welcome your feedback. Write to us at evening@nytimes.com.
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