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Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, the Pentagon identifies the seventh U.S. service member killed in the Iran war; Nevada has become a symbol of nationwide housing affordability struggles; and tips on how to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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This image provided by the U.S. Army shows U.S. Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Ky. (U.S. Army via AP)

Live updates: Pentagon identifies seventh US service member killed in Iran war

A 26-year-old Army staff sergeant from Kentucky was identified as the seventh U.S. service member killed during the Iran war, after being wounded on a base in Saudi Arabia on March 1, the Pentagon said. The war has killed at least 1,230 people in Iran, at least 397 in Lebanon and 11 in Israel, according to officials in those countries. Also on Monday, Iran named Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday. Khamenei is seen as even more hard-line than his father.  Read more.

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Homes are seen under construction in February in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) 

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America’s struggle with high costs

Many voters are frustrated by rising prices for essentials like housing. And Democrats are aiming to channel this anger into support against Republican control of Washington. Housing affordability is a growing issue nationwide, not just on the coasts. Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America’s struggle with high costs. Home prices in Las Vegas rose 64% from early 2020 to last year, despite recent declines. Large investors buying homes are becoming bipartisan targets. Read more.

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description. Research increasingly shows a variety of habits and hobbies offer a helpful cognitive workout. One recent study linked lifelong learning — things like reading, learning another language, playing chess — to slower cognitive decline, even postponing Alzheimer's for a few years. It's not proof. But experts say lifestyle changes that also include physical exercise, controlling blood pressure, good sleep and even a shingles vaccination offer a chance at slowing deterioration as we get older. Read more. 

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