Musk vs. Trump, and a Surge in Whooping Cough

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On Today’s Episode:

Trump and Musk’s Unlikely Alliance Breaks Down in Rapid and Public Fashion, by Tyler Pager and Theodore Schleifer

After Trump and Xi Speak, U.S. and China Agree to Revive Trade Talks, by Ana Swanson and David Pierson

Israel Armed Palestinian Militia to Fight Hamas, Officials Say, by Aaron Boxerman and Patrick Kingsley

Whooping Cough Is Surging. Do You Need Another Shot?, by Teddy Rosenbluth

Land Snorkeling? Townsizing? A User’s Guide to the Latest Travel Lingo., by Elaine Glusac

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