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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 8 MIN

Huge etchings on the National Mall; record heat; parents ‘going broke’ on berries; and more

from The 7 · host The Washington Post

Friday, June 12. The seven stories you need to know today.Read today’s briefing: https://www.washingtonpost.com/the-seven/2026/06/12/what-to-know-for-june-12/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-7

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