News Summary at 3:46 a.m. EDT

At 3:46 a.m. EDT, the news cycle opens with a U.S. Army Apache helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz, and President Donald Trump says the pilots are 'fine' after the incident reported by The New York Times. The crash occurred under unclear circumstances as regional tensions remain elevated following Iran and Israel exchanging fire on Monday, complicating fragile ceasefire efforts in the broader Iran war. The report underscores volatility in battlefield dynamics and the continuing visibility of U.S. military operations in a contested corridor. In domestic politics, Maine, Nevada, South Carolina, and North Dakota voters go to the polls, including a high-stakes U.S. Senate contest in Maine where incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins faces Democratic challenger Graham Platner. Elsewhere, Los Angeles saw progressive council member Nithya Raman advance to a November runoff against Mayor Karen Bass, signaling a potential historic first for the city’s leadership. The Philippines faced a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake off Mindanao, killing at least 37 and displacing more than 20,000, with rescue teams inspecting damaged structures as authorities confirmed several missing. China reported a 19.4% jump in exports in May year over year, highlighting shifting global trade momentum.