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Sign up for this newsletter Read online     By Jamie Ross and Hannah Jewell  Email Listen to this briefing Good morning. It's Tuesday, July 9, and we're wishing the "Hawk Tuah Girl" all the best as she tries to make the most of her viral fame. Now let's get to the news.   NATO's 75th anniversary summit begins today in D.C. What is it? A diplomatic Super Bowl. Dozens of world leaders will meet to celebrate the military alliance. (If you're in D.C., prepare for detours.) What to expect: It will be a test of President Biden's global leadership. And nations will outline how they plan to help Ukraine in its war against Russia. In Ukraine: Russian strikes killed at least 37 people yesterday, including three children. Read this story         Biden won new support for his reelection bid yesterday. The details: A parade of elected Democrats embraced Biden's candidacy, including many in the Congressional Black Caucus. It provided a timely boost for Biden. Also yesterday: The White House said that a Parkinson's disease expert has evaluated Biden three times. And, in a letter, Biden said he won't drop out of the race. Other campaign news: Republican delegates adopted a platform with a softer stance on abortion. Read this story           At least four people were killed as Beryl hit Texas. What happened? The early-season hurricane hit the Houston area yesterday, flooding roadways, toppling trees and knocking out power for nearly 3 million people. Out West: An intense heat wave has set temperature records from Washington to Arizona — with Las Vegas hitting 120 degrees. The heat will continue into the weekend. Read this story         Tens of thousands of Palestinians fled an Israeli operation in Gaza City. What's happening? Israel launched a new attack yesterday in the devastated northern city. Residents described it as some of the worst bombardment of the war. Zooming out: The vast majority of Gaza's population of more than 2 million people is now displaced. CIA Director William Burns landed in Cairo this week for cease-fire talks. Read this story         ADVERTISEMENT     Alec Baldwin's "Rust" shooting trial starts today. The case: A prop revolver discharged in Baldwin's hand on a movie set in 2021, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The actor faces involuntary manslaughter charges. What to expect: The trial in New Mexico starts with jury selection, and it's set to run for 10 days. If convicted, Baldwin faces a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison. Read this story         An aggressive species of tick is spreading across the country. What to know: Lone star ticks used to be found mostly in the Southeast, but are becoming more common in Northern states. They may have traveled with deer populations. Should you worry? They don't spread Lyme disease, but can transmit other serious diseases, and are linked to a mysterious meat allergy. Learn how to protect yourself here. Read this story         A $1 billion gift will make Johns Hopkins medical school free for most students. The donor: Billionaire Mike Bloomberg. A 1964 Johns Hopkins graduate, he founded the Bloomberg data and news company and served as New York's mayor. The impact: This fall, Johns Hopkins will start offering medical school students free tuition — normally about $65,000 a year — if their families earn less than $300,000 a year. Read this story         Before you go … renovating? Here's how to find a contractor who won't rip you off. Plus: Did this citizen scientist develop the perfect, chemical-free lawn? One more good read: A House contest where race, gerrymandering and the Supreme Court loom large. And finally … test your news knowledge with The Post's daily quiz, On the Record. Click here to play. Or try our word game, Keyword. You're all caught up. See you tomorrow. (Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Washington Post) Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share it with them. Prefer push notifications? Download The Post's app to get one when The 7 publishes.    We think you'll like this newsletter Check out The Optimist for a selection of inspiring stories to help you disconnect, hit refresh and start the week off right, delivered every Wednesday and Sunday. Sign up »

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