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But first: stories to heal your heartbreak — Check out what we Skimm’d for you today [theSkimm Logo] [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( April 15, 2024 Daily Skimm But first: [stories to heal your heartbreak]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Update location]( or [View forecast]( “How dare this show for pre-schoolers make adults get all emotional” — [A parent’s]( reaction to the season finale of “Bluey.” Our eyes are sweating. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Bluey is making us teary-eyed #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Top Story [ United Nations Security Council gathered during meeting following Iran's recent attack on Israel] On Edge The Story Iran’s attack on Israel is [raising fears]( of a broader regional war. What happened? Iran made its first direct military attack on Israel over the weekend, launching over 300 missiles and drones. The move, which injured a young girl, was in [retaliation]( for a deadly airstrike — widely blamed on Israel — that targeted Iran's consulate in Syria earlier this month. With support from the US and other allies, Israel's air defense system [shot down]( 99% of the drones and missiles launched by Iran. Now, world leaders are trying to [de-escalate tensions]( in the region as many worry about how Israel might respond. Go on. US officials said President Biden urged Israel to use caution in its response to Iran. It comes as Biden also reaffirmed the US’s “ironclad” commitment to Israel’s security, but said the US [would not participate]( in any counter-strike against Iran. For its part, Tehran said it would have a “much larger” [response]( if Israel retaliates. Meanwhile, Israel’s war cabinet ended a meeting yesterday without a clear decision on how to move forward. The UN Security Council also held an[emergency meeting]( over the weekend, urging all parties to pull back. theSkimm Iran’s attack comes at a time when the region is already in the midst of a major humanitarian crisis. After more than six months of war, the [cease-fire negotiations]( between Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked. Now, many fear that an escalation of violence between Iran and Israel risks triggering a wider conflict. Related Stories: - [How Israel Fought Off Iran’s Missiles and Drones]( - [Mapping Out Iran’s Weekend Attack]( - [House GOP Could Vote on Israel Aid Soon]( [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Iran’s attack on Israel is raising fears of a broader regional conflict #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) And Also...This Who’s experiencing a first… [Former President Trump](. This morning, jury selection begins in Trump’s hush money case, marking the first time in US history that a former president will face criminal prosecution. He faces 34 felony counts for falsifying business records tied to a $130,000 payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Finding 12 jurors that are impartial to No. 45 could prove to be a [challenge](. The trial comes after several [failed attempts]( by Trump to delay it until after Election Day. The trial will not be televised and could last until June. …Oh and speaking of Trump, a [new poll]( from the New York Times and Siena College shows President Biden is catching up, trailing Trump by one percentage point. --------------------------------------------------------------- Where people were shook (literally)... [Coachella](. On Saturday, a magnitude-3.8 [earthquake]( struck dozens of miles north of the festival. That wasn’t the only thing that had fans talking this weekend. Lil Uzi Vert showed fans that they not only want to rock but [vogue]( too. Gwen Stefani and Olivia Rodrigo couldn’t help but come together over [old bathwater]( — a sentiment [Barry Keoghan]( probably relates to. Lana Del Rey [cruised]( to her set and shared her lane with [Billie Eilish](. Tyler the Creator also [tore it up]( on stage. TBD whether the festival’s second weekend turns out to be as eventful. --------------------------------------------------------------- What’s facing backlash… [Nike](. US track and field athletes are criticizing the company’s Olympic uniform as sexist and revealing. It comes after images made public last week shared a first look at the track and field kits for Team USA, with female athletes calling them skimpy. Nike said it’s providing Olympians with multiple uniform options. 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