Good morning. It’s Friday, June 7, and these historic photos of yesterday’s events in France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day are worth a look. Now let’s get to the news. |
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| Israel used a U.S.-made bomb in a deadly strike on a U.N. school, experts said. |
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| Donald Trump plans to claim sweeping powers to cancel federal spending. |
- What we know: Trump is vowing to test the limits of presidential spending powers if elected in November. He may attempt to end programs altogether — even if Congress funds them.
- Other Trump news: He has at least eight contenders to be his running mate, half of whom are U.S. senators, The Post reported yesterday. Find the full list here.
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| A judge ordered Steve Bannon to go to prison by July 1. |
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| More than 1.5 billion people have faced dangerous heat this year. |
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- The data: By the end of May, almost one-fifth of Earth’s population endured at least one day where the heat index topped 103 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s considered life-threatening.
- The worst-hit places: Lagos, Nigeria, and Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, each suffered dozens of days with dangerous heat. See how many days your city has faced by searching here.
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| “Unusual” cancers emerged after the pandemic. |
- Unusual how? Doctors are seeing rare types of cancer become more common, and more patients are dealing with multiple types arising almost simultaneously.
- Why is this happening? Some experts think the coronavirus could be causing or accelerating cancers. Others say it’s a consequence of health-care disruptions that began in 2020.
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| Xylitol was linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. |
- What is it? A popular sugar substitute used in processed foods such as candy, gums and baked goods. It’s often presented as a healthy and natural sugar alternative.
- The risk: A study, published yesterday, followed thousands of people who were fasting. Those who suffered a cardiovascular event were shown to have high blood levels of xylitol.
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| Pat Sajak’s last episode of “Wheel of Fortune” airs today. |
Sajak and co-host Vanna White in 2019. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) |
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