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Good morning. It’s Thursday, June 18, and we’re glad that the mom of Cape Verde’s hero goalkeeper will be able attend his next World Cup match after U.S. officials intervened. Let’s catch up.


	The U.S. and Iran signed an initial deal to end months of war.

The terms: The agreement calls for a permanent ceasefire and starts a 60-day negotiating period to reach a deal on the fate of Iran’s nuclear program. See the 14-point plan here.
President Donald Trump defended his deal: In a nearly 70-minute news conference, he touted the economic benefits of the ceasefire and threatened force if it fails.

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Reflecting Pool algae levels spiked days after Trump’s renovation was completed.

Photos show how the pool has changed colors since it was refilled this month. (EarthCam)

Trump vowed to clean up the “filthy” water: But algae blooms have roared back following his $14 million project, sparking debate about the work as well as some conspiracy theories.
Down the road: Trump officials redirected $352 million in Secret Service funds to White House security. A person familiar with the move said it will help pay for the new East Wing.
One more thing: Trump is not impressed with former president Barack Obama’s new library.

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Georgia Republicans shelved plans to redraw the state’s voting maps.

The details: The new maps would have boosted Republicans in the 2028 elections and, in the process, erased seats in majority-Black districts. Yesterday, lawmakers pulled the plug.
In Oklahoma: A pastor and congressional candidate endorsed by Trump suspended his campaign after a British newspaper published his text messages with a female former staffer.

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The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season hit Texas yesterday.

It’s called Arthur: The weather system has brought heavy rain and flooding from Texas to Alabama so far this week. It lost its tropical storm status last night but remains dangerous.
In the coming days: Arthur’s big ball of moisture will slowly roll across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas. Check here to see which cities will be hardest hit.

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Belief that anyone can achieve the American Dream is fading.

According to a new poll: Most people are still confident they can achieve a higher standard of living, but fewer than half say everyone in the nation can reach their ideal.
Experts blame economic instability: Inflation is surging and wealth is mainly growing for people at the top, while once-solid career paths appear less certain as AI advances.

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Age may matter a lot when it comes to the effects of cannabis use.

(Illustration by Natalie Vineberg/The Post/iStock)

Why? Adult brains seem more resilient to marijuana use than teen ones, in terms of memory, mental health and more. Find seven unexpected takeaways from recent research here.
Another powerful influence on the brain: Fathers undergo a profound biological shift when they become parents, studies suggest, and may end up with “younger-looking” brains.

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The summer’s hit book has readers very divided.

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If you haven’t heard: Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel “Yesteryear” is about a tradwife influencer who wakes up one day in what appears to be 1855. A movie is in the works.
Its twist is starting fights on social media: So, four Post reporters weighed in on the book’s controversial ending. If you have your own hot take, share it in the comments.

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Before you go... do you have a weak pelvic floor? Here are six warning signs. Plus: Experts say these five exercises are key to staying healthy and aging better.

One more good read: The surprisingly simple ways AI can be tricked into breaking its own rules.