Key News Highlights: Paris Olympics, Politics, and Health

The Washington Post's largest team ever is covering the 2024 Paris Olympics, ensuring you can stay updated while multitasking through the Sports Moment podcast hosted by Ava Wallace. Recent political news includes Donald Trump falsely accusing Kamala Harris of hiding her black heritage, a claim she condemned and dismissed, emphasizing her pride in both her black and Indian heritages. In international affairs, Iran has vowed revenge for the killing of a Hamas leader, escalating tensions with Israel amid a prolonged shadow war. Meanwhile, a plea deal was reached with the men accused of plotting the September 11th attacks, sparing them the death penalty in exchange for guilty pleas. In environmental news, a tropical disturbance near Puerto Rico could develop into Tropical Storm Debbie, with uncertain impact forecasts. A concerning health trend reveals higher cancer risks among Gen X and Millennials compared to older generations, likely due to lifestyle and environmental changes. On a positive note for renters, rent price increases have significantly slowed down due to an increased housing supply. Lastly, US swimmer Katie Ledecky set a new Olympic record, cementing her dominance in the sport.