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➤ Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was hospitalized Tuesday. (Hear Podcast)

➤ Lawn weeds aren’t just nuisances but serve as messengers. (Listen Now)

➤ A biotech company wants to make your dog live longer. (Hear Episode)

➤ Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine introduced a resolution Monday to block any U.S. military action against Iran without congressional approval, citing fears that the escalating Israel-Iran conflict could pull America into another Middle East war. (See Details)

➤ Half of Americans said they view Iran as an enemy to the U.S. in a new poll from The Economist/YouGov. Among other responses, 25% said the Middle Eastern nation was “unfriendly,” 4% said it was “friendly,” and 1% called it an “ally.” (See Poll)

➤ U.S. Capitol Police told senators Tuesday that threats against members of Congress surged to nearly 9,500 last year—the highest since 2021—following the targeted killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband over the weekend. (More)

➤ Former Sen. Bob Menendez, 71, reported to a Pennsylvania prison Tuesday to begin serving an 11-year sentence for bribery. The New Jersey Democrat was convicted of accepting cash, gold bars, and other gifts in exchange for political favors. (See Details)

➤ Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was captured on video dramatically rolling her eyes after French President Emmanuel Macron whispered to her during the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, on Monday. (See Eyeroll)

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➤ The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 last night to become Stanley Cup Champions for the second straight year, powered by a historic four-goal night from Sam Reinhart. (See Highlights)

➤ Arkansas pitcher Gage Wood delivered one of the best performances in College World Series history on Monday night, pitching a no-hitter and striking out 19 batters. (More)

➤ Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani took the mound for one inning against the Padres—the first time he’s pitched since joining the team in 2023. (More)

➤ Joey Chestnut announced on social media he’ll be returning to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest this year. He was banned from the contest last year because of a sponsorship deal with a plant-based food company. (More)

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➤ Big Stock Move: CERo Therapeutics stock soared nearly 190% Tuesday after the FDA granted an Orphan Drug Designation for the company’s lead drug candidate, a treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. (More)

➤ The Federal Reserve’s two-day monetary policy meeting kicked off Tuesday, with Fed officials expected to keep the key interest rate at its current range of 4.25% to 4.5%, the same as it’s been since December. (See Details)

➤ Kraft Heinz will remove artificial dyes from its products sold in the U.S. by the end of 2027, the company announced Tuesday. The company said it will stop making new products that contain these dyes, effective immediately. (More)

➤ The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace has nearly doubled over the past two years, from 21% and 40%, according to a new Gallup survey. (More)

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➤ The summer solstice, the official start of summer, takes place Friday at 10:42 p.m. ET, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. (More)

➤ Humans show different levels of negative personality traits depending on where they live and the intensity of societal stress around them. A new long-term study names four U.S. states where those traits are most concentrated. (See States)

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➤ Here are 10 practical answers to 10 intriguing questions by productivity writer Darius Foroux—from what is the most important skill to have to what’s the one book everyone should read. (See Questions)

➤ Poker champ–turned–decision scientist Annie Duke has crafted a clear framework for tackling life’s toughest quit-or-stick calls. (See Framework)

➤ An extracurricular coach who has helped teens earn spots at top colleges says the savviest parents steer clear of four key traps. (See Traps)

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➤ GM has unveiled its fastest Corvette ever, the 2026 ZR1X, a hybrid “hypercar” that rockets from 0 to 60 mph in under two seconds. (See Corvette)

➤ A tornado spun beside a rainbow in Nebraska on Monday as severe storms swept across the Plains. At least 18 tornadoes were reported across multiple states. (See Tornado)

➤ Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, wrangled an alligator outside a motel Monday morning after it escaped from a vehicle en route from New York to a North Carolina zoo. The owner was found, and both were escorted out of the county due to state laws banning exotic pets. (See Video)

➤ An 80-year-old man in Rome mistakenly drove his Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan down the historic Spanish Steps early Tuesday, getting stuck partway. The driver, who tested negative for alcohol, couldn’t explain how it happened. (More)

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