Israeli strike kills elite Hezbollah commander as fears of another regional war grow Wissam al-Tawil is the most senior militant in the secretive armed group Hezbollah killed since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. The killing in southern Lebanon is the latest Gaza-linked escalation. Read more on NPR

Up First briefing: Congress announces spending deal; Lloyd Austin’s hospital stay Congress reaches a deal to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year to avoid a shutdown. Defense Sec. Austin’s secretive hospital stay raises questions. Read more on NPR

Before a door plug flew off a Boeing plane, an advisory light came on 3 times The auto pressurization light came on during three recent flights involving the same plane, the National Transportation Safety Board said. Some plane components are being sent to a NTSB lab. Read more on NPR

Can $3 billion persuade Black farmers to trust the Department of Agriculture? The Biden administration hopes changes to farming can help achieve its climate agenda. The Department of Agriculture has an additional goal: improving service to Black and other underserved farmers. Read more on NPR