Iran conflict widens after 10 days of strikes; Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens

Iran and the U.S. trade strikes for a 10th straight day with no sign of backing down. And fresh attacks are raising the stakes well beyond the battlefield. Plus, Tropical Storm Bertha closes in on the Gulf Coast, and flooding could become the biggest threat. And Troy Jackson appears to have Maine’s Senate nomination in hand. But just as he pulls ahead, old questions about his temper resurface. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, July 21, 2026.