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 | President Donald Trump again claimed that a peace deal with Iran is near. | - The latest: Trump said he canceled planned strikes on Iran after progress in talks. It marked his latest reversal in a pattern of threatening attacks then walking them back.
- A Post exclusive: Qatar pursued secret talks with Iran to shield a gas complex from strikes, officials said, in a move that could be seen as undermining U.S.-Israeli objectives.
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 | Trump picked a new director of national intelligence after Republican pushback. | - Less than two weeks ago: The president said he would appoint Bill Pulte, who has no intelligence experience, to replace Tulsi Gabbard on an acting basis.
- But that sparked backlash: Some Republicans voiced concerns over the pick. Yesterday, Trump said he would nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan.
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 | Etchings of numbers signaling opposition to Trump appeared on the National Mall. | | | U.S. Park Police, the D.C. fire department and members of the National Guard were seen responding to the scene yesterday. (Nathan Howard/Reuters) | - The numbers were marked into the grass: They appear to read “86 47,” though the 4 isn’t clearly visible. The White House said they are an endorsement of political violence.
- Nearby: Clumps of green algae have been spotted in the Reflecting Pool days after Trump’s $14 million renovation was completed. Trump officials have an explanation.
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 | Elon Musk is the world’s first trillionaire (on paper) thanks to the SpaceX IPO. | - As SpaceX goes public: It will dramatically increase Musk’s personal wealth and expand his reach over key parts of the economy. Some critics fear his growing influence.
- His wealth is astonishing: His stock in SpaceX and Tesla is valued at more than $1.1 trillion. See how his net worth dwarfs that of the world’s other richest people here.
- Musk’s Starlink hooked rural customers: Then came the price increases.
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 | This year is already hot, and 2027 could be even hotter. | | | Just 1% of the planet was much cooler than average from January to May. (Ben Noll/The Post/ECMWF/ERA5) | - It’s been a toasty start to the year: Over 70% of the globe has experienced well above average temperatures. And the notably hot year so far may foreshadow what’s ahead.
- El Niño is partly to blame: The weather pattern has officially arrived, scientists said yesterday. This one is particularly intense and will set off a domino effect globally.
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 | The USMNT kicks off its World Cup adventure tonight. | - The U.S. will take on Paraguay in Los Angeles: The game is at 9 p.m. Eastern. U.S. captain Tim Ream will be a key player, even though his teammates call him grandpa.
- Yesterday in Mexico City: The tournament got off to a spectacular start in a stadium of soccer legend. See the best photos from the opening ceremony and first match here.
- There are 104 World Cup matches: Explore the full schedule.
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 | Kids’ insatiable appetite for berries has become a meme among parents. | | |
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