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| Good morning. It’s Thursday, July 23, and we truly appreciate this definitive guide to which viewing option for “The Odyssey” to choose. We’re leaning toward 70mm. Now let’s catch up. | |  |  | The Trump administration is weighing military action in Mali, officials said. |  | We asked 2,600 Americans about Trump’s ballroom, pool and arch projects. | | Respondents shared why they believe Trump is carrying out the construction projects. (The Post) | -
In a Post-Ipsos poll: Nearly 4 in 10 Americans said they feel upset about the projects, more than three times the percentage who feel enthusiastic. Dig into the findings here. -
At the Reflecting Pool: Photos taken last week appear to show crews gathering evidence at several points of failure, including three where The Post had documented peeling paint.  | Trump is expected to introduce permanent new tariffs as soon as this week. | -
The plan: The levies would replace a stopgap measure imposed by Trump in February after the Supreme Court upended his trade strategy. The first batch could affect 60 nations. -
In other Trump news: Comedian Whitney Cummings told a particularly biting joke about the president during last month’s Twain Prize ceremony. It was cut from the Netflix special.  | A police officer fatally shot a man in Wisconsin, sparking protests. | | A screenshot from a video shows the moment before a man was killed by an officer in Madison. (Michael Doubek) | -
According to authorities: A man in his 30s pulled out a knife during a struggle with officers in Madison, injuring one of them. The man who was shot has not been named. -
A bystander captured video that has been widely shared: It shows three officers holding the man on the ground when he was shot. (Warning: The clip contains graphic content.)  | Families’ wealth is evaporating as the cost of aging soars. | -
Boomers are the most well-off generation: They control more than half of U.S. household wealth. When they die, economists predict a “Great Wealth Transfer” to their descendants. -
But those predictions might be misleading: A Post analysis of the finances of seniors found that elder care costs are eating away at inheritances. Many will have nothing to pass on.  | Cannabis might be messing with your dreams. | -
Weed alters consciousness in obvious ways while awake: Now scientists are learning how it reshapes dreaming, sleep architecture and the brain’s overnight housekeeping. -
What they’ve found: People who use cannabis report better sleep, but studies show it’s actually worse. Regular users report fewer dreams — that may be bad for your health.  | Videos show orcas smashing fish to smithereens. | | For the first time, researchers have documented orcas cooperating to smash their prey. (MediaNews Group/Orange County Register/Getty Images) | -
It’s a first: Scientists captured the new behavior in killer whales, filming two instances of the species ramming prey so hard it explodes into little fishy pieces. See the videos here. -
Why do they do this? It may be a hunting strategy. Or it could be a way of being playful with their young, like the orcas who rammed boats off Spain and Portugal just for fun. Before you go ... some expert health advice: You should never ignore these subtle changes in hearing. Plus: Seven peptides are being reviewed by an FDA panel — here’s what to know. One more good read: For years, tech experts imagined AI breaking free. Now they have to stop it.  | 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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