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 | |  | | By Hannah Jewell and Izin Akhabau | Good morning. It’s Tuesday, July 14, and if you don’t know who to root for at the World Cup anymore, read these cases for and against each remaining team. Now let’s get to the news. | |  | President Donald Trump said the U.S. would reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports. | -
In a stark pivot yesterday: Trump said a ceasefire signed with Iran last month, which he had called a “great deal,” was merely “a test.” He notified Congress of resumed hostilities. -
That’s not all: Trump also said the U.S. will impose a 20% fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which could drive oil and gas prices up. -
Back in D.C.: An “Iran War Participation Trophy” mocking Trump appeared on the National Mall.  | An ICE officer fatally shot a man in Maine yesterday. | | A sedan reportedly driven by the victim of the fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford, Maine, yesterday. (Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald/Getty) |  | Lindsey Graham’s sister was appointed to serve the rest of his Senate term. | | Darline Graham Nordone was a political confidante of her older brother, whose term ends in January. (Sean Rayford/AP) |  | A judge denounced Trump’s IRS case as an attempt to “manipulate” the courts. | -
In January: Trump filed a lawsuit against the IRS and sought to establish a nearly $1.8 billion fund for alleged victims of politicized prosecutions. The controversial proposal was scuttled. -
In a blistering ruling yesterday: A federal judge referred Trump’s attorneys and top Justice Department officials for potential disciplinary proceedings. Read the order here.  | Authorities are investigating Taco Bell and lettuce in a cyclosporiasis outbreak. | -
Two sources told The Post: Officials are checking whether the fast food chain played a role in a multistate “diarrhea parasite” outbreak that has sickened thousands. -
There are steps you can take to protect yourself: Follow this guide to avoid getting sick, including when to use vinegar or a salad spinner, and what produce to skip.  | The planet’s strongest heat dome will soon scorch the East Coast. | -
The forecast: The heat dome will be located over the north-central U.S. today, bringing temperatures of up to 100 degrees. See where the weather will be hottest here. -
What’s the difference between a heat dome and a heat wave? Our weather expert explained. -
Over in Europe: These lucky countries will get to experience a solar eclipse next month. The show happens somewhere on Earth every 18 months or so.  | Training your sense of smell could be good for your brain. | | It’s worth taking time to smell the roses. (Illustration by George Wyleso for The Post) | -
Did you know? Losing your sense of smell is one of the earliest signs of conditions like Alzheimer’s. Some research suggests smell training could boost cognitive function. -
How to pass the sniff test: Protect your nose by avoiding regular exposure to things that could hurt it. And follow this daily advice to improve your smelling skills. Before you go ... cigarettes are the leading cause of preventable death and disease in America: But are they cool again? Plus: What to do to prevent bone loss. One more good read: Teachers in a Michigan district can post only these 32 phrases in classrooms.  | News quiz: Test your knowledge in today’s On the Record. |  | Word game: One word to spell ’em all! Can you solve today’s Keyword in 6 guesses? |  | Wridges: Speed and spell your way up to a high score in our newest game. | You’re all caught up. See you tomorrow. |  | | ((Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Washington Post)) | |
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