Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | World Cup fans buy snacks in New York this month. (Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty Images) | | | | | | | What to know The U.S. economy grew at 1.5% from April to June, coming in below expectations, as consumer spending was partially offset by reduced government outlays, according to the Commerce Department. Inflation showed a temporary improvement, but persistent issues led to a split in the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. Voter dissatisfaction with the economy poses a threat to Republican control in upcoming elections. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | Opinion Carine Hajjar and Fareed Zakaria | | | | Opinion Samuel I. Zeveloff | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |