El Centro, a popular restaurant at Reagan National Airport, has officially closed its concourse C location after a decade of service, as reported by the Washington Business Journal. The restaurant will continue to operate its Georgetown location, but this closure marks a notable reduction in dining options at the airport.
In other news, the men's and women's Olympic Triathlon events proceeded today in Paris, following concerns over water quality in the Seine River. Elevated bacteria levels had previously delayed the men's race, but recent tests confirmed the water met quality standards, allowing the events to take place. Triathlete Taylor Nibb, a local competitor, finished 19th in the women's race, which is significant given the historical context of swimming in the Seine being banned for a century. French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the achievement on social media, emphasizing the importance of this moment for the country.
Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East have escalated following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismael Hanyeh in a predawn airstrike in Tehran. This incident has drawn condemnation from Iran and Hamas, who are blaming Israel, potentially leading to further conflict in the region. Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, noted that Hanyeh's death disrupts ongoing ceasefire negotiations and reflects Israel's strategy to eliminate Hamas leadership in response to recent attacks. The situation remains volatile, with concerns about retaliation from Hamas and Hezbollah, particularly given the recent increase in cross-border fire between Israel and Lebanon.