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WASHINGTON POST 7 The Washington Post 7 ... By Tess Homan ... for Friday, July 29 Original article: Peter Burgess COMMENTARY Peter Burgess | ||
The Washington Post 7 ... By Tess Homan ... for Friday, July 29
Tess Homan
Good morning. It’s Friday, July 29, and the new Beyoncé album is my soundtrack this morning. Let’s catch up on that and more.
The U.S. economy shrank again — and experts are still confused.
(The Washington Post)
(The Washington Post)
Why? The nation’s GDP has fallen for six months now, which technically fits the definition of a recession. However, experts disagree on whether this is a full-fledged slump.
Over the last three months: Retailers bought fewer things, including cars, and people have changed their spending habits. Construction and government spending also dropped.
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There’s catastrophic flooding in eastern Kentucky.
Flooding in Jackson, Ky. (Arden S. Barnes for The Washington Post)
Flooding in Jackson, Ky. (Arden S. Barnes for The Washington Post)
What to know: In one place, the Kentucky River rose 17 feet in 12 hours, and more rain is expected today. At least eight people have died, and that toll could rise significantly, officials said yesterday.
The rising waters submerged homes, trapped people on rooftops, swept away cars and bridges, and heavily damaged roads.
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Democrats’ new spending deal would have a huge impact on American life.
How? It includes Affordable Care Act changes, the biggest climate bill in history and the largest corporate tax hike in decades. We break down the full package here.
On the climate: There are billions to make green energy cheaper, tax rebates for buying electric vehicles, rewards for cutting emissions and more.
What’s next: The Senate could vote as soon as next week, though some Democrats haven’t weighed in yet on their support.
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Russian troops have stalled in Ukraine.
They’ve made no significant progress since July 2, when Russia gained full control over a key region in eastern Ukraine.
Why? Partly because of Ukraine’s new supply of Western weapons. Experts also suspect Russia may be close to exhausting its capacity, although it has stepped up recruiting.
What this means: Ukraine has the chance to regain momentum, and Russia may need to give up its goal of conquering the entire Donbas region, on its border.
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San Francisco and New York declared monkeypox emergencies yesterday.
Why? This lets them target more resources toward fighting the outbreak. More than 40% of the confirmed 4,907 U.S. cases are in California and New York.
What is monkeypox? A normally rare virus similar to smallpox. We list the full symptoms here.
How does it spread? That’s part of why experts are concerned — it’s spreading person to person, which isn’t usual. It’s not considered an STD, but it can spread during sex.
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Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot is over $1 billion.
That’s the third-highest total in the lottery game’s history. There hasn’t been a ticket matching all six numbers since April 15.
But before you get too hyped: Millions of people are expected to buy the $2 tickets for their shot at the prize, and the odds of winning are very low, roughly 1 in 303 million.
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Beyoncé dropped a new album overnight.
Why this is exciting: It’s her first big solo release since “Lemonade” in 2016, although she has worked on projects like “The Lion King” and her “Homecoming” concert film.
What to know: “Renaissance” has 16 songs, including “Break My Soul,” which she released last month. Listen on Spotify, YouTube and other streaming services.
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You’re all caught up. See you Monday.
But before you go … what to read this weekend: Try one of these thrillers and mysteries. What to make: A delicious peach dessert.
(Jordan Robertson for The Post)
(Jordan Robertson for The Post)
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