The newsletter opens with a Memorial Day poem reflecting on the sacrifices of soldiers who died in a fraternal war, honoring their valor and the peace that followed. The verses emphasize the heavy cost of conflict and call for remembrance through gratitude, charity and devotion.

In international news, officials say the United States and Iran have agreed in principle to a deal that could end their war, though final approval from leaders on both sides is still pending. The proposed agreement could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lift the American blockade of Iranian ports and begin discussions about Iran’s highly enriched uranium, but major issues remain unresolved.

Other global developments include a warning from Pope Leo about the risks of artificial intelligence, severe fuel shortages in Cuba linked to the American oil embargo and strained medical resources in the Congolese city at the center of an Ebola outbreak. In domestic politics, some Republicans are uneasy about former President Donald Trump’s limited focus on midterm elections and scrutiny is growing over a multibillion dollar fund created by his administration.

The newsletter also highlights record holiday travel expected over the weekend, major playoff moments in professional basketball and hockey, a dramatic Indianapolis 500 finish and cultural features ranging from a Danish artist’s giant recycled-wood trolls to summer reading recommendations and a seasonal dessert recipe.