By Jamie Ross and Izin Akhabau

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Good morning. It’s Wednesday, Sept. 2, and we loved this story about a woman whose life was saved by an organ donor when she was 1. Now, she’s marrying his brother. Let’s catch up.

	U.S. forces launched a new round of strikes inside Iran.

• The latest: The strikes targeted air defense sites, radars and other systems, U.S. officials said. Iran said civilians were killed, including people at a wedding, which the U.S. denied.

• With no end to the conflict in sight: Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and pledged that Russia will help Iran.

Veteran Democrats triumphed in primary elections in Massachusetts.

• In the most high-profile race: Sen. Ed Markey, 80, defeated a younger challenger who cast him as too old. It was a reprieve from an anti-incumbent wave. Find our takeaways here.

• Yesterday in the House: Lawmakers voted 413-2 to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-North Carolina) over “unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward young female staffers.

President Donald Trump is remaking D.C. using legal loopholes and executive power.

• As he races to finish his construction projects: Trump has subverted norms that guided past presidents. He’s up against the clock and the courts, but Congress is largely silent.

• The Supreme Court allowed Trump to continue building his ballroom: In his dissent against the ruling this week, Chief Justice John Roberts invoked a telling Winston Churchill quote.

• Today: The Kennedy Center is set to remove a landmark statue from its campus.

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk could face the death penalty.

• In a ruling yesterday: A judge said there is enough evidence for Tyler James Robinson, 23, to stand trial on murder charges that could carry the death penalty if he is convicted.

• Robinson pleaded not guilty: He is charged with killing Kirk as the conservative activist addressed students in Utah last year. The case deepened fears of political violence.

A hiker told The Post how she got stranded in the Grand Canyon.

• Last weekend: A flash flood swept through the national park, killing at least two people. It was caused by torrential rain and fueled by an atmosphere loaded with moisture.

• A survivor shared a gripping account: Jessica Buscher, her sister and a friend got trapped in the deepest, narrowest part of the canyon. She said the group was “waiting to die.”

Americans described their increasingly intimate relationships with AI chatbots.

• According to a new survey: More than a quarter of U.S. adults turn to chatbots for personal or emotional discussions. That figure rises to almost 40% for adults under 50.

• What are they talking about? Some people said they use chatbots as an outlet for mental health concerns, or just to feel less lonely. See the most interesting responses here.

An overlooked fitness measure may be the key to healthy aging.

• As we get older: Our muscles begin shedding power, the ability to produce force quickly. The process begins in our 40s, even though many people don’t realize it.

• But you can do something about it: The Post spoke to Brad Schoenfeld, a 64-year-old scientist who studies muscle power. He told us how he maintains his own.

Before you go ... save time in the kitchen: Eight Trader Joe’s shortcuts cooking experts swear by. Or just head to Burger King: Its new chicken nuggets are next-level.

One more good read: Will you get your full Social Security payout? Here’s what experts say.

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You’re all caught up. See you tomorrow.

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