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 | President Donald Trump said people’s economic pain is not a factor in war talks. | - Yesterday: Trump was asked to what extent economic impacts on Americans are driving him to end the Iran war. He said “not even a little bit,” sparking criticism from Democrats.
- How is the war impacting your budget? The effects of the conflict in Iran are starting to show up in stores. Prices for these grocery items have spiked highest since the war began.
- This morning: Trump is set to arrive in China. He is hoping for deals.
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 | Kash Patel denied “excessive drinking” during a scrappy hearing in Congress. | | | FBI Director Kash Patel testifies during a Senate hearing yesterday. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) | |
 | Trump shared a post calling for the arrest of Barack Obama. | | |
 | South Carolina Republicans blocked plans to eliminate a top Democrat’s House seat. | - Yesterday: Republicans decided against redrawing a voting map to flip a seat held by Rep. James Clyburn, fearing the move could backfire. The rejection was a setback for Trump.
- Political shenanigans in Nebraska: Voters went to the polls yesterday in what became the nation’s oddest Senate primary. The winning Democrat has no intention of running.
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 | Elon Musk turned an online nobody into his biggest promoter. | | | The XFreeze account tirelessly praises Musk and his ventures, including Tesla and SpaceX. (Washington Post illustration; Reuters) | - Who is XFreeze? An anonymous user on Musk’s social platform, X. The account has risen to become one of the most visible on the platform — by praising Musk himself.
- Why it matters: Musk has amplified XFreeze’s posts to shape narratives about his businesses and legal battles, including his contentious lawsuit against OpenAI.
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 | Recent college graduates are having a hard time finding work. | - What’s going on? The economy is growing and unemployment is low, but companies are not bringing on new people as expected. That is confusing graduates across the country.
- If you’re on the job hunt: Follow these nine tips to stand out in automated screenings and with recruiters, such as avoiding elaborate résumé designs and focusing on results.
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 | Science may offer yet another good reason to have a dog. | | | Can having a dog boost your longevity? Here’s what science says. (iStock) | - Dogs are unmatched as companions: They provide faithful, unconditional love. Some understand us more than you might think, although we sometimes misjudge them.
- According to research: Having a dog may also boost your longevity — it was linked in one study to a 24% lower risk of death. We broke down all the health benefits here.
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