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| Good morning. It’s Thursday, June 11, and one determined man is keeping watch over the Kennedy Center sign ahead of what could be a dramatic moment this week. Now let’s catch up.  | Iran launched strikes against U.S. bases across the Middle East. | - The latest: Iran targeted sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, according to Iranian state media. The attacks early this morning followed a new wave of U.S. strikes across Iran.
- A ceasefire is technically still in effect: But there have been no known direct talks between the sides since April 11, and tit-for-tat strikes threaten a return to all-out war.
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 | Inflation is the highest it’s been in three years, according to government data. | | | The Labor Department’s consumer price index rose at a 4.2 percent annual pace in the year ending in May (The Post/Bureau of Labor Statistics) | |
 | Trump saw 22 medical specialists as part of his latest checkup. | - That’s unusual: It’s nearly double the number of specialists who saw Trump for his past checkups as president. It’s also the most specialists to assess any president in a single visit.
- What does it mean? Trump’s doctor said he was found to be in “excellent health.” But outside physicians said the number of specialists raises questions about Trump’s condition.
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 |  | Trump officials stopped Zohran Mamdani from meeting Colombia’s leftist leader. | - What happened? The New York mayor was set to hold his first meeting with a foreign leader this week, but the Trump administration effectively nixed it behind the scenes.
- How? Colombian officials called off the event after talks with the State Department. They feared that President Gustavo Petro could be arrested if the meeting went ahead.
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 | A new study split Americans into nine political groups. | - It’s no secret that the U.S. is highly polarized: But a new survey of more than 10,000 Americans shows the challenges Republicans and Democrats face in uniting factions.
- Which group do you belong to? Researchers created nine categories in an attempt to define where people actually stand. Find out which group best fits your values here.
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 | Certain habits in midlife could make or break your brain health long-term. | | | (Chloe Meister/The Post; iStock) | - Your 40s, 50s and 60s are crucial: It’s the last chance to lower dementia risk with lifestyle changes, researchers say. As many as 45% of cases could be delayed or prevented.
- What to do: Experts recommend these healthy habits. They include challenging your brain, doing plenty of aerobic exercise and getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night.
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 | The World Cup kicks off today. Follow our rules for maximum enjoyment. | | - For the next six weeks: Forty-eight nations will compete for glory across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. It will be, by all relevant metrics, the biggest sporting event ever.
- The Post has 43 rules: You can probably wear a jersey to the office, drink a pint before midday and even hug a stranger after a goal. Find our World Cup etiquette list here.
Before you go … setting a relationship boundary can be hard: Here’s what to avoid. Plus: How old-school mending can help you save money and the planet. One more good read: An Epstein files pop-up exhibit in D.C. is leaving some visitors in tears. And finally … take a game break: | |
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