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Thursday, July 16 Read in browser The Daily Briefing PLAY             Shopping            eNewspaper Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Start with these reads: • Todd Blanche faced accusations of abusing his power as acting attorney general. • President Donald Trump is set to address the nation tonight amid renewed tensions in Iran. • What was behind Jude Bellingham's viral confrontation with Lionel Messi? Nicole Fallert here, bringing you the news to know on Thursday. Why the sky is so hazy this morning Millions of Americans are under air quality alerts Thursday, with officials warning that smoke could reach unhealthy levels in several major cities. The hazy skies you may see today are due to more than 830 wildfires burning across Canada, with over 100 considered out of control. Smoke from the blazes in northwestern Ontario and neighboring regions is spreading into parts of the Midwest and Northeast. 🔥Stay safe: Track wildfires and wildfire smoke near you. More news to know now • Do you have to let it ("explosive diarrhea") linger? Infectious disease specialists across the country told USA TODAY they are unsure how long the current nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak could last. • Democrats' Israel divide: More than 100 Democrats in the House of Representatives voted to slash U.S. aid to Israel. • How many ICE officers are across America right now? It’s unclear exactly how many officers ICE employs today. In January, the agency said they were training enough people to expand to  22,000 officers.  Take a look Chloe and Myles' date night Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett ANGELA WEISS, AFP via Getty Images The 2026 ESPYS  – ESPN's annual sports awards show – merged Hollywood and athletics last night at New York City's Lincoln Center. Best record-breaking performance went to Myles Garrett, whose girlfriend, Olympic medalist Chloe Kim, presented him with the award. Money Why is dinner still so expensive? Inflation is complicated. Prices can be down for the month, as they were in June, but up for the year. A falling inflation rate doesn’t necessarily equate to falling prices. And consumers mostly care about the price they’re paying at the supermarket right now. Before you go • Only 25 theaters in the U.S. are showing "The Odyssey" in IMAX. • We tested and approved the 2026 Subaru Outback. • If you were born in 1996, you're vintage now. Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com. Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! See all newsletters Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! See all newsletters DON'T MISS Social media reacts to Argentina's epic comeback vs. England Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the match. Brett Davis, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Two goals within 10 minutes at the end of regular time helped propel Argentina over England to their second consecutive World Cup final. 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