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 | |  | | By Hannah Jewell and Izin Akhabau | Good morning. It’s Friday, July 3, and 50 years ago, The Post predicted what this year would be like. Here’s what we got right and wrong. Now let’s get to the news. Quick note: The 7 podcast is taking a break for July Fourth. It’ll be back Monday. | |  | The U.S. warned Iran about Israel’s aims to assassinate its leaders. | -
This spring: The U.S. so objected to Israel’s killing of top Iranian officials involved in negotiations that it sent a warning to Iran to take precautions, according to U.S. officials. -
What it reveals: The U.S.-Israel relationship is under strain when it comes to Iran. As the Trump administration sought to end the Iran war, Israel hoped to prolong it.  | A former Olympian was indicted for allegedly vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. | | An expert will testify that David Hearn caused more than $1,000 in damage, authorities say. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty) | -
Last month: David Hearn, 67, was arrested after National Park Service employees said they saw him trying to rip the pool’s new liner. He said he had only reached into the water. -
If he’s convicted: The felony charge he received yesterday is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Hearn’s attorneys called the indictment a “misuse of government power.”  | House Democrats allege donors were misled by Freedom 250. | -
What’s that? A project backed by President Donald Trump separate from America250, the bipartisan effort to mark the nation’s birthday. A report alleges funds were improperly diverted. -
One thing Freedom 250 is doing: Putting its logo on the Social Security cards of babies born this year — see the design here. -
Ahead of the big day: We asked 25 Americans what makes this country great. Here’s what they said.  | Conservatives are seeking bans on trans athletes in Democratic states. |  | Millions of people lack air conditioning as the U.S. heat dome peaks. | -
According to a Post analysis: There are around 3 million households without a cooling system in areas where temperatures will be intense. See where they are on these maps. -
That’s raising concerns: As temperature records are set to be broken across a large part of the country, vulnerable residents like the elderly could be at risk.  | Experts shared the safest (and least safe) ways to take cannabis. | -
In the U.S. and Canada: More than a quarter of adults use cannabis for medical purposes. Most people smoke it, which releases toxins, carcinogens and irritants into the body. -
There are other ways to partake: Tinctures, edibles, capsules — and even vaginal or rectal suppositories — may offer more safety. Find the expert guide to different methods here.  | If you believe the rumors, two American sweethearts are getting married today. | | Neither Swift nor Kelce have publicly confirmed the location or date. (Post illustration; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP; Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty; Bruce Bennett/Getty; iStock) | -
Who? Singer Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce. Speculation is swirling, and the streets around Madison Square Garden in New York are shut. Plus, there’s this suspicious T-shirt. -
What we know: Kelce said the couple will probably go with a band, not a DJ, and Swift has joked she will invite anyone she’s ever spoken to. The Post will, of course, keep you updated. Before you go ... a woman said yes to an Alzheimer’s blood test: Then she panicked — here’s why. Plus: How to stay safe when exercising in the heat. One more good read: As Trump commands the 250th stage, Democrats are offering their own vision of patriotism. Have a great holiday weekend. We’ll see you Monday.  | 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. | |  | | (Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Washington Post) | |
