This NPR News update covers Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that killed at least 13 Palestinians, including police officials and civilians. In Washington, Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett testified before Congress, urging increased security funding amid rising threats against judges. Sports news highlights Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinals, advancing them to the championship match. Additionally, the broadcast reports on a growing parasitic disease outbreak in the U.S., centered in Michigan, and the record-breaking $50.1 million auction sale of a T-Rex specimen.