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 | |  | | By Hannah Jewell and Izin Akhabau | Good morning. It’s Monday, July 13, and we are thrilled to learn that eating spicy food could have big health benefits. Now let’s catch up from the weekend. | |  | Sen. Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection, his office said. | | President Donald Trump said he spoke with the senator Saturday evening and that “could’ve been his last call.” (Efrem Lukatsky/AP) | -
On Saturday night: The 71-year-old South Carolina Republican died suddenly, hours after returning from a trip to Ukraine. A preliminary medical report indicated cardiovascular disease. -
His legacy: Graham was a foreign policy hawk who turned from a critic of President Donald Trump into an ally. Read our obituary here. -
What happens to his Senate seat? A special election will take place quickly — these are the likely contenders.  | Sen. Mitch McConnell provided an update on his health. |  | Trump’s sons are investing in defense as the Trump administration pours money in. | | The companies have collectively generated at least $3.2 billion in direct government business since Donald Trump Jr., left, and Eric Trump invested. (Finn Gomez/Getty) | -
Since their father’s reelection: The Trump brothers have amassed a portfolio of defense tech start-ups benefiting from the Pentagon’s spending and priorities — raising ethical questions. -
Yesterday: The U.S. and Iran exchanged the heaviest fire in months after a ceasefire collapsed. Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which the U.S. disputed.  | The Reflecting Pool’s cleanup contractor had another troubled project in the past. | | Greenwater Services owner J.J. Cafaro has denied his relationship with Trump played a role in securing a government contract for the Reflecting Pool. (Gregory Bull/AP) | -
Greenwater Services is owned by a Trump donor: It received a $1.7 million, no-bid contract to clean the algae-infected Reflecting Pool after a botched renovation project. -
Last year: The company was hired on another no-bid government contract to treat sewage in the Tijuana River with its “nanobubble technology.” The project ended in disaster.  | Here’s why recruiters can’t find workers and new grads can’t find jobs. | -
It’s not AI: The U.S. may face the largest labor shortage in its history due to population shifts and a mismatch between graduates’ skills and employers’ needs. These industries need new workers. -
Another economic problem: American businesses are increasingly convinced that higher inflation is here to stay. That will affect prices for many months to come — here’s how.
 | Find out how much money EV drivers are saving in your state. | -
Since the Iran war started in February: Driving has become more expensive, but gas prices have risen faster than electricity costs. Look up how much you’d save driving a different car. -
Trump says a nuclear renaissance is coming: But behind the flashy announcements and surging AI power needs, few agreements to fuel the vital infrastructure are actually being signed.  | There are steps you can take to cut down on middle-of-the-night bathroom trips. | -
Did you wake up to pee last night? That’s called nocturia, and it’s more common than you might think. One in three adults over 30 have it, and our odds increase as we age. -
If you want to cut down on nighttime urination: Talk to your doctor in case it’s caused by a medical condition. But these lifestyle changes could also help you get a better night’s sleep. Before you go... can you get a dog to stop barking? Here’s what a vet recommends. Plus: How to clean the worst summer messes, from sand to sunscreen stains. One more good read: When AI commits a crime, who is to blame?  | 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)) | |
