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Israel’s military says it’s taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. The stars showed out in all their finery at this year’s Met Gala. Exclusive records show Nevada athletics ran afoul of Title IX − while its leaders shrugged.

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Now, here’s Tuesday’s news.

Israel takes ‘operational control’ of Rafah crossing

Israel’s military said it took control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday. The crossing is the only gateway for humanitarian aid between Gaza and Egypt. A diplomatic push to reach a new cease-fire seven months into the war is in flux. Israel sent a delegation to Cairo after Hamas leaders on Monday said they would accept a recent proposal for a deal. However, it’s not clear whether that agreement meets Israel’s requirements. Read more

Met Gala: Stars wow in ‘timeless’ floral theme

The celebs of the 2024 Met Gala walked the red, or rather, green and white carpet, for fashion’s biggest night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday. The theme was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.”