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| Good morning. It’s Wednesday, Sept. 23, and we are intrigued by the curious case of a college professor who has co-written 200 papers and 14 books this year. Now let’s get to the news. | |  | President Donald Trump told world leaders he might “annihilate” Iran. | -
Speaking at the United Nations: Trump threatened to eliminate the entire country if its leaders don’t make a deal. He is increasingly frustrated that his war in Iran has lasted so long. -
During Trump’s visit to the UN: The president berated CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, telling her she should not be covering him. The exchange came after he banned CNN from the White House. -
Today: Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in the U.S. for talks.  |  | Trump clashed with the first architect of his White House ballroom over safety issues. | | A note for architect James McCrery II appears to show Trump stating his preference for Corinthian-style columns. (Obtained by The Post) | -
Before he resigned last year: James McCrery II repeatedly warned that Trump was insisting on a design that didn’t provide adequate emergency exits or fire-containment measures. -
According to people familiar with the clash: Trump brushed off McCrery’s concerns, saying building codes don’t apply to White House construction. “I am the code,” Trump said.  | JD Vance announced plans to cut Affordable Care Act coverage for about 760,000 people. | -
Why? The vice president said the people were fraudulently enrolled in the government health program. He added that a further 419,000 people may face “additional verification.” -
Zooming out: About 19 million people are enrolled in plans offered through the ACA’s exchanges. But Trump has long criticized the ACA, which was signed into law by Barack Obama.  | Several Democrats are dropping clues that they plan to run for president in 2028. | | Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg has been more clear about his intentions than other Democrats. (Seth Wenig/AP) |  | A powerful nor’easter could make it a rough weekend for eastern states. | -
What’s happening? A slow-moving and rare September nor’easter is tracking closer to the coast. The severity of its effects will depend on just how close it gets. -
As things stand: The storm is set to strengthen off North Carolina on Friday then spread from the Mid-Atlantic to New England. Millions of people could be impacted.  | Age-related vision changes can be signs of underlying eye conditions. | -
Some vision issues are a normal part of aging: But others may signal a problem. From trouble reading up close to sudden floaters, find a list of seven changes you shouldn’t ignore here. -
What experts recommend: All adults over 40 should get an eye disease screening every five to 10 years. Older adults and those with certain health issues should go more frequently.  | A woman fleeing the Nazis left behind this painting. Her family just got it back. | | “Evening Sounds” depicts a playful scene of music, recreation and plenty. (Valerie Plesch for The Post) | -
In 1938: Sofie Heilbronner fled Germany weeks before Kristallnacht and most of her belongings were seized by the Nazis. The painting was identified by Bavarian officials as looted. -
This summer: Sofie’s family was reunited with the painting, called “Evening Sounds,” after an eight-year process. It was unveiled in D.C. yesterday at the German Embassy. | |
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