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AXIOS (Rebecca Falconer) - Children's wellbeing slips across the U.S.

Children's wellbeing declined nationally from 2019 to 2024, with kids in 29 states faring worse than before the COVID pandemic, according to a new report. Why it matters: Children's wellbeing affects future workforce participation and economic growth, and researchers warn rising costs and safety-net reductions could further strain families. - "Research shows that kids who are healthy, safe, fed, educated and surrounded by strong family relationships have a much better chance to thrive and contribute as independent adults," says Leslie Boissiere, Annie E. Casey Foundation vice president of external affairs. - "We know that today's children are tomorrow's workforce so the strength of the economy in the future is tied to the wellbeing of…

AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Israel strikes Iran military targets after Iranian missile attack

The Israeli Air Force conducted strikes on military targets in central and Western Iran on Monday morning local time, Israel Defense Forces said in a statement. Why it matters: The strikes, in retaliation for an Iranian missile attack against Israel, mark a new phase in a growing escalation that started on Sunday morning. This is the first time Israel has struck Iran since the April 8 ceasefire. - Iran had threatened to expand its attacks and target U.S. bases in the region if Israel retaliated. - Further exchanges of fire could unravel the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and lead to the resumption of the war. - President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu several hours before the strikes to stand down and…