This article from CNN provides a summary of five important news stories: 1) The US is mediating talks between Israel and Lebanon over a maritime border dispute, while also urging de-escalation between Israel and Palestinian militants. 2) Severe weather, including tornadoes and hail, is expected to impact parts of the central US. 3) A New York judge is expected to decide soon on whether to delay the trial of former President Donald Trump in a case related to hush money payments. 4) A new study warns that climate change is increasing the likelihood of deadly urban heat waves. 5) A series of earthquakes struck central Italy, causing damage but no reported casualties.