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Shawn Jackson, 18, was among two killed and five others wounded after the ceremony in Richmond. His mother described seeing her son as shots were fired. https://wapo.st/3ruUImA #press

Our smartphones may be as prone to overheating as we are. To help, here are a few things you can do to keep your phone functional and cool when it’s too hot outside. https://wapo.st/44sxjkq #press

Although skiplagging sounds playful enough, it’s hardly a game in airlines’ minds. In fact, most carriers regard it as a form of fraud. Here’s everything you need to know about the controversial practice. https://wapo.st/44JK3mm #press

'The Bear,' ‘Mrs. Davis,’ ‘Barry,’ ‘Yellowjackets,’ ‘Succession,’ ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘Poker Face’ all make our evolving critics’ list of 2023’s best TV shows. https://wapo.st/44DIyWS #press

Advice: Aretha Franklin did what she was supposed to in drawing up a last will and testament, but a crucial mistake left her multimillion-dollar estate in chaos. Here are some options on where to store your will and other estate-planning tips. https://wapo.st/3DelQbY #press

On July 18, after an eight-year absence, “Justified” returns as an eight-episode limited series based on Elmore Leonard’s 1980 novel “City Primeval.” But a question remains, and it has been asked for 60 years now: What would Leonard think https://wapo.st/46RVCcV #press

Maryland’s Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate is barely underway, but Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) has already dramatically outspent the field, new campaign finance reports show. https://wapo.st/3rAzL9H #press

Areas between 3 and 10 miles deep in front of the Russians’ main strongholds have been densely mined with antitank and antipersonnel mines and trip wires. https://wapo.st/43pCfFf #press

The acting White House national cyber director was told that she would not be considered to serve in a permanent role because of personal debt issues that would make her difficult to confirm, according to four people familiar with the matter. https://wapo.st/3JZZgYp #press

The national obsession with youthfulness can explain why age-related filters repeatedly do well on TikTok, according to Larry Samuels, a cultural historian and author. https://wapo.st/3DhHNHu #press

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and experts believe there is much more parents should be doing to prevent these tragedies. https://wapo.st/3PZchWf #press

When Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returned to Brazil’s presidential palace in January, he was characteristically confident. After his first six months on the job, there are some signs of early success, but there have also been enormous challenges. https://wapo.st/3OikFyT #press

Parts of southern Europe are sweltering under a heat wave, with a historic monument forced to close in Greece as authorities in several countries issued warnings over the high temperatures. https://wapo.st/3OfbEW7 #press

Leaders at historically Black universities are considering changing some admissions practices in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action — and some are anticipating becoming more selective to brace for an influx in applicants. https://wapo.st/3JVXTKf #press

A new tool from Khan Academy lets students talk with simulations of Tubman, Winston Churchill, Genghis Khan and more. But there’s a limit. https://wapo.st/3OjztNK #press

The small plane that crashed in the Colombian Amazon this spring, killing three adults and leaving four young children to survive 40 days alone in the jungle, had suffered another accident less than two years earlier, records show. https://wapo.st/44QMe7P #press

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with this simple fruit sorbet recipe formula and enjoy a creamy, scoopable dessert. https://wapo.st/43sq3na #press

Man accused of killing 4 near Atlanta dies in shootout with police, authorities say https://wapo.st/3PYzlUM #press

It has been a long, trying year for Rory McIlroy. But the pride of Northern Ireland and staunch defender of the PGA Tour claimed his first tour title since October with a come-from-behind victory Sunday at the Scottish Open. https://wapo.st/3Q4LLLb #press

Major film projects are delaying or pausing production amid a historic double strike involving nearly all Hollywood writers and actors. The uncertainty has thrown the entertainment industry into disarray, and more big productions are being put on ice. https://wapo.st/3NWZ5OK #press