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 | |  | | By Jamie Ross and Hannah Jewell | Good morning. It’s Monday, July 6, and if you’re sad to be back at work this morning, read this pretty convincing argument that leisure can’t always make us happy. Let’s catch up. | |  | President Donald Trump said he overruled plans to cancel July Fourth events on the Mall. | -
On Saturday: Authorities recommended calling off festivities after storms forced an exodus from the area, a White House official said. Yesterday, Trump said he personally intervened. -
In the end: Trump got the fireworks show he wanted and gave a speech that turned a commemoration of U.S. history into a polarizing moment. See the most memorable photos here. -
Today: Trump will turn his attention to a potentially strained NATO summit.  | A funeral is underway for Iran’s late Supreme Leader. |  | A U.S. player’s World Cup suspension was lifted after Trump asked FIFA for a review. | | Folarin Balogun, right, got a red card during the round of 32 match between the U.S. and Bosnia. (Julio Cortez/AP) | -
What’s going on? Folarin Balogun, the team’s leading scorer at this World Cup, will be available for tonight’s knockout match against Belgium after FIFA said it suspended his ban. -
Behind the scenes: Trump urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to reconsider the ban before the decision was made. Such an intervention from a head of state is highly unusual.  | Democrats are talking about Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” far more than Republicans. | -
According to a Post analysis: Congressional Democrats bring up the law twice as often as Republicans on the campaign trail. Democrats are aiming to tie it to concerns over the cost of living. -
How has the bill affected your wallet? We broke down eight impacts here. Tax refunds were higher on average this year, but large cuts to social services are only beginning to take effect.  | A massive marine heat wave could soon fuel serious storms and extreme heat. | | A massive marine heat wave covers the Pacific Ocean. (Ben Noll/The Post; NOAA/Coral Reef Watch) | -
Across the Pacific: A marine heat wave is covering about 13.5% of Earth’s total surface, from the Philippines to Peru and northward to the coasts of Hawaii and California. -
That’s an ominous sign: The heat wave could have ripple effects for global weather events, including typhoons, heat domes and rising seas. See what impacts to expect here.  | An oncologist explained why cancer seems so common right now. | -
Bad news and good news: More people are being diagnosed with cancer today compared with 50 years ago, but fewer people are dying from it. Our expert said there is more hope than ever. -
Protect yourself: Find 11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk here. -
In other health news: Cases of measles in the U.S. are nearing a record.  | Our reporter ate Goop Kitchen for a week, and it made her feel smug. | | The Goopfellas pizza has a gluten-free crust, and is topped with “no-vodka sauce,” turkey sausage, pepperoni, jalapeños and a cheese blend. (Ashley Fetters Maloy/The Post) | -
Now available in New York: Gwyneth Paltrow’s fast-casual food business promises meals devoid of processed sugars, preservatives and other problematic ingredients. -
Is it worth it? A Post reporter found it luxurious yet vexing, annoying yet undeniably appealing. See everything she ate (and how much she spent) in this day-by-day guide. Before you go... the great vacation rental debate: Should costs be split per person or per room? Plus: The 42 definitive rules for anyone sharing a vacation home. One more good read: Five money lies you need to stop telling yourself right now.  | 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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