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The U.S. declares the ceasefire with Iran is over. The First American Pope accepts one of the nation's highest honors for freedom, traps storms into a NATO showdown, and walks out with a win. And an 11-year-old boy refuses to stand by while a man is drowning. We'll get into all of that in your Quick Hits now. What's up, guys? Welcome to The Wrap-Up, where we break down the biggest stories of the week that you might have missed but definitely need to know. I'm your host, Pallas. We begin with the news from the Middle East, where a fragile ceasefire with Iran has collapsed. Here's the context. For months, the United States and Iran have been locked in an on-again, off-again standoff. One that exploded into open conflict earlier this year before both sides stepped back. In June, the two sides signed an agreement meant to cool things down, a memorandum of understanding that was supposed to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon and keep all shipping moving freely through the Strait of Hormuz. This week, it fell apart. On Tuesday, Iran attacked three commercial tankers trying to cross the Strait, including ships tied to Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The United States called it a clear violation of the deal, and U.S. Central Command responded, launching what is described as powerful strikes against Iranian military targets to protect free navigation. Iran then escalated further. On Wednesday, its Revolutionary Guard claimed it had struck 85 American military sites. In reality, the missiles and drones hit two of Iran's own neighbors, Kuwait and Bahrain, both American partners. Iran also claimed to have shot down a U.S. drone. The United States has not confirmed any major damage, but Kuwait and Bahrain both condemned the attacks as violations of their own sovereignty that put their own people at risk. President Trump declared the deal dead and accused Iran of lying. Trump said it was up to Iran to return to the table. The ceasefire that was held for barely three weeks is over, and the region is bracing for what comes next. Up next, on the eve of Independence Day, Pope Leo XIV, the first American ever to lead the Catholic Church, accepted the Liberty Medal, one of the nation's most prestigious honors for the defense of freedom. The National Constitution Center gives the award each year to people who work to secure liberty around the world. They chose Leo for his lifelong commitment to religious freedom. A delegation traveled to the Vatican back in April to present it. Then, on July 3rd, the American-born pope accepted it formally, speaking to the crowd in Philadelphia from Rome. His message was a love letter to the country's founding ideals. He praised the Declaration of Independence and its promise that all men and women are created equal, given by the Creator the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That promise, he said, is more than just philosophy. It rests on the belief that every person is made in the image of God. Human dignity, he said, comes before any government, and protecting it is the very reason governments exist. Leo called America a byword for freedom. He praised a nation that, in the darkest hours of the last century, sacrificed to defend freedom far beyond its own borders. He said the right to life was the first right the Founders enshrined, because no one deprived of life can enjoy liberty or pursue happiness. A nation's greatness, he said, is measured by how it protects the most vulnerable, and he pointed to the national motto, E Pluribus Unum, Out of Many, One, as the source of America's strength. He closed with four words fitting for the week, May God Bless America. In our next story, we head to Turkey, where President Trump spent two days at the NATO summit and gave the alliance plenty to talk about. Here's the backdrop. NATO is the military alliance binding the United States, Canada, and much of Europe built on one promise. An attack on one is an attack on all. For years, Trump has pushed the other members to stop leaning on America and pay their fair share. Last year, they agreed to a historic target, 5% of their economies devoted to defense by 2035. The summit was the report card, and the early grades are strong. NATO says European members in Canada are already averaging around 4%, just one year in. Trump also revived his call for the United States to control Greenland, a strategically vital island in the Arctic owned by Denmark, framing it as a matter of keeping China and Russia out of the region. NATO's chief, Mark Rutte, credited Trump directly for the surge in Allied spending, telling him, grab the win, it's there. The alliance reaffirmed its ironclad commitment to defend one another. The biggest concrete result was for Ukraine. NATO members pledged roughly $80 billion in military aid this year, with more to follow. And Trump announced the U.S. would license Ukraine to build its own patriot defense systems. We'll give them the right to make patriots. We'll show them how to do it. Trump called the summit very successful and praised what he described as tremendous unity. Two days, plenty of friction, but in the end, Trump called this summit a win. And in our final story, an 11-year-old with courage beyond his years. Last week at an apartment pool in Lexington, Kentucky, a man slipped beneath the surface and stopped moving. For a moment, nobody acted. And then a sixth grader named Avery Woolery decided somebody had to do something. If you see somebody drowning in the water, without a hesitation, try and get them as fast as you can. Once he got the man onto solid ground, an adult started CPR until paramedics arrived. Avery's dad summed it up best. As he walked up to the scene, a stranger turned to him and said, thank you, you taught him how to swim. His response was simple. I'm proud of him. So are we, Avery. That kind of courage in an 11-year-old is something special. Let this be a lesson to you. Be brave enough to jump in when others do not. And let's remember to pray for the man he saved to make a full recovery. And now it's time for Quick Hits. Some World Cup magic out of Atlanta. Down 2-0 to Egypt late in the game, Lionel Messi took over, setting up one goal, scoring another, and lifting defending champion Argentina to a 3-2 comeback win. Argentina now faces Switzerland in the quarterfinals. Team USA, though, won't be joining them. The Americans were knocked out by Belgium, 4-1. Off the coast of Rhode Island, researchers captured something they've never filmed before. A great white shark. Experts say there's no need to panic. Rhode Island has never recorded a single shark fatality. Let's hope there isn't a first time for everything. It was a frightening scene on Monday in Ocean Township, New Jersey, when a burst of severe weather collapsed part of the roof of a BJ's wholesale club, sending water pouring into the store as shoppers scrambled. Remarkably, not a single person was hurt. Cleanup on aisle 5. At the movies this holiday weekend, a founding father was a surprise hit. Angel Studios' Young Washington tells the story of George Washington's early years. It opened to more than 19 million. Won't pass expectations. Audiences were clearly hungry for a story about grit and character. The studio is already planning a sequel called 1776. Please, no spoilers. Legendary glutton Joey Chestnut downed 66 hot dogs to win the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. On the women's side, Mickey Sudo took her fifth straight crown and 12th overall. Neither topped their own world records, but the mustard belt stayed right where they belong. Kids, don't forget to chew your food. That's a wrap for this week. Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment telling us what you thought about these stories. We'll see you back here next week on The Wrap-Up. Thank you so much for watching this video. In order to keep PragerU videos free, please consider leaving a tax-deductible donation today.