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1️⃣ ‘Courts are helpless’
Six months into President Donald Trump’s second term, his administration is at war with federal judges. He’s evading court orders blocking his agenda, suing judges for alleged misconduct and veering toward what some say could turn into a constitutional crisis.
2️⃣ Targeting Obamacare
Trump and congressional Republicans are no longer promising to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but that doesn’t mean they have given up on rolling back the landmark health reform law. They’re chipping away at it quietly.
3️⃣ Hot and sticky
Sweltering summers are nothing new for much of the US, but the combination of heat and humidity this year is pushing people closer to their melting points. Our weather team breaks down what’s behind this especially soupy season.
4️⃣ AI assistance
Police departments across the country are using an artificial intelligence tool called Draft One to help officers write the first draft of police reports. Some are concerned about biases or inaccuracies.
5️⃣ Empty nesters
Now that their twins are heading to college, CNN sports anchor Don Riddell and his wife are figuring out what’s next. They plan to enjoy date nights, explore some creative pursuits and rediscover their independence.
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🐊 ‘My XXL cuddly companion’: Retired circus performers in Germany keep Frau Meyer, an 8-foot-long alligator, as a pet. Her home has a heated floor and thermal lighting, and she enjoys swimming and sunbathing with the Kaulis family.
Top headlines
Trump’s pick for Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner floated suspending the monthly jobs report before apparently backing off
White House says DC police will remove homeless encampments
Inflation holds steady, but Trump’s tariffs are boosting some prices
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💆🏽 J’adore Dior: Haute couture but for facials? After years of renovations, this French fashion brand has reopened the doors to its flagship store in the Big Apple with an experience “as luxurious as it gets.” Take a look inside.
Quiz time
🪟 A gunman fired more than 500 shots at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in which city?
A. Washington, DC
B. New York
C. Chicago
D. Atlanta
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.
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🧠 Quiz answer: D. The man who attacked the CDC headquarters in Atlanta broke into his father’s safe to get the five firearms he brought to the scene, state investigators said.
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