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 | |  | | By Hannah Jewell and Izin Akhabau | Good morning. It’s Thursday, July 16, and apparently “The Odyssey” is the hit of the summer — the epic poem, not just the film. Now let’s get to the news. | |  | Americans give President Donald Trump broadly negative reviews. | -
According to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll: Trump’s overall disapproval rating stands at 61%, and many Republicans have lost enthusiasm for him. See all the findings here. -
Why? Americans are pessimistic about the Iran war, which has reignited in recent days, and an economy hit by inflation tied to tariffs and Middle East turmoil.  | ICE lifted its pause on vehicle stops after Trump criticized it. |  | A House vote exposed Democrats’ widening divide over Israel. | -
Yesterday: More than 100 House Democrats, including some prominent representatives, voted to cut off military aid to Israel for the next fiscal year. The vote failed but revealed a sharp shift. -
Elsewhere in government: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military would test service members for low testosterone. Doctors question his claims. -
Meanwhile: The U.S. Mint will produce a $1 coin with Trump’s face on it. See it here.  | Argentina once again reached the World Cup final. | | Argentine players celebrate their team’s second goal. (Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty) | -
Last night in Atlanta: The reigning champions trailed England until the game’s last minutes, when two assists from Lionel Messi lifted Argentina to a 2-1 victory. England fans are mad. -
On Sunday: Argentina will face Spain in the final, which will include a Super Bowl-style halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS. Trump is expected to present the trophy.  | Wildfire smoke will worsen in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic over the coming days. | -
What to know: Around 115 million people could be exposed to unhealthy air quality as winds funnel smoke southward from out-of-control fires in Canada and Minnesota. -
How to keep safe: Avoid strenuous outdoor activities, keep windows closed overnight and, if possible, run central air conditioning with filters. See the air quality forecast in 20 cities here.  | The cyclosporiasis outbreak is ruining peak salad season. | | Health experts note that bagged lettuce is particularly risky. (The Post/iStock) | -
A big dilemma: In hot weather, food writer Emily Heil craves cool, fresh salad — but a diarrhea-causing parasite is making that risky. Try these chilled, healthy foods instead. -
Zooming out: Some have questioned whether cuts to the CDC had an impact on the parasite’s spread as it sickens thousands in the U.S. Here’s what a former agency official said.  | “Dopamine sites” offer the thrill of online shopping without the cost. | -
Do you have a shopping addiction? Retail therapy earned its name for good reason. To combat overspending, a growing number of sites in South Korea simulate the thrill of ordering online. -
Does it work? The trend is so new that there isn’t much research yet. But if you think your shopping is out of control, find expert advice here. Before you go ... the Mediterranean diet is good for you: Here are five easy ways to try it. Plus: Seven Greek beaches to avoid the tourist crush. One more good read: The Ice Bucket Challenge is back. How much has ALS research progressed since the original?  | News quiz: Test your knowledge in today’s On the Record. |  | Word game: One word to spell ’em all! Can you solve today’s Keyword in 6 guesses? |  | Wridges: Speed and spell your way up to a high score in our newest game. | You’re all caught up. See you tomorrow. |  | | ((Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Washington Post)) | |
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