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Federal prosecutors told Trump’s legal team that he is a target of their investigation into efforts to undo his 2020 election loss, the Wall Street Journal reports. As Earth records some of its highest average temperatures, U.S. workers have barely any legal protections from extreme heat, according to the Washington Post.  New York’s shark-infested waters are a good thing. Yes, really. Vox explains why.

The first pretrial hearing in the Trump documents case takes place today. The Washington Post has a preview, while Vox takes a closer look at Judge Aileen Cannon, the Trump appointee assigned to oversee the trial. In a major investigation, the San Francisco Chronicle traced the dealers selling drugs in the city’s open-air markets back to one of the poorest areas of Honduras.  Vanity Fair breaks down why Hollywood has so much riding on the box-office battle between ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer.

The U.S. and China have restarted climate negotiations. Both countries are currently suffering from extreme heat. CNN has more.  This past weekend marked three months of civil war in Sudan. Channel 4 spoke to victims who fled.  Some schools have dropped race from consideration for scholarships following the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action, according to the Wall Street Journal. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to win his first Wimbledon title on Sunday. ESPN has the story.

The Washington Post explains how floods, fires, and deadly heat are the alarm bells of a planet on the brink. If UPS and workers can’t make a deal, the U.S. could be in for a strike with devastating economic impact. Businesses that rely on shipping are working on backup plans. NBC News explains.  Tom Hanks sits down with In Conversation to discuss his new book, a love letter to the many people needed to make movies possible, especially those behind the scenes.

Tom Hanks has learned a thing or two about moviemaking during his decades-long career. Ultimately, he says, it’s not about one person’s vision or direction; it’s about the countless people behind the camera — and a few in front of it — who make a movie possible. That’s the foundational idea behind his debut novel, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece. Hanks spoke to Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu before SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents actors, decided to strike. But his book and their conversation are a reminder of all that goes into creating the entertainment many of us take for granted. Listen to the full interview on Apple Podcasts.

Studios and the actors union failed to reach a deal before a contract deadline, meaning performers may join writers on the picket lines. Variety has the latest, and Vox has context on how changes driven by streaming helped cause the writers’ strike. A Wall Street Journal investigation found that the U.S. is wrapped in miles of toxic lead cables, left by telecom giants. Yahoo Sports has all you need to know about the U.S. women’s soccer team’s bid to win a third straight World Cup title. And, ahead of the tournament, be sure to follow our World Cup podcast, After the Whistle.

Vermont is dealing with catastrophic flooding — and bracing for more. Reuters has details on the situation. And Vox explains why we’re seeing more extreme flooding around the world. Scientists say this lake proves that human damage to the environment triggered a new chapter in geologic time: the Anthropocene. The Washington Post reports. The northern lights probably won’t be visible across as large a stretch of the U.S. as an early forecast indicated. NBC explains why.

The Marines’ top general has stepped down as leader with no Senate-confirmed successor in place. A Republican senator is blocking military promotions to protest abortion policy. Politico has the story. If signed into law as expected, Iowa’s proposed abortion ban is likely to face a long legal battle. KCCI reports. He served the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. He was killed driving for Lyft in D.C. The Washington Post tells his story. Smithsonian explains how climate change is making home runs easier to hit.

Vox argues that the media needs to better explain the connection between climate change and meat and dairy production. The Washington Post explains why berberine, a trendy weight-loss supplement popular on TikTok, is not “nature’s Ozempic.” The Apple News soccer podcast After the Whistle is returning for the Women’s World Cup.

The FDA granted full approval to a new Alzheimer’s drug meant to slow the disease. There are some risks to the treatment. NBC News has the story. The Washington Post looks at why many ultraprocessed foods are unhealthy. The extreme heat is making squirrels and other creatures “sploot.” NPR explains how it’s a sign that animals are struggling with climate change.