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- JD Vance thinks grandparents should be families’ childcare plan. Childcare workers think that’s “ridiculous.” Experts in the childcare industry say Vance’s plan is not grounded in “the reality of Americans today.” Care workers would rather the government spend more on early-childhood programs — which is the opposite of Vance’s plan.
- Welcome to Billionaire Fortress, USA. Indian Creek Village, a private island city in Florida, is America’s wealthiest town. Tom Brady and Jeff Bezos are among the island’s 89 residents. But good luck getting in — it’s also America’s most gated community in a country full of gates.
- MrBeast is taking a gamble. The world’s biggest YouTuber is launching a new product while remaining tight-lipped about his recent string of controversies. Marketing experts say the release could be a good PR move, but that it comes with risks.
What’s happening today
- Detention hearing for Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to shoot Donald Trump on his golf course last weekend.
- G7 foreign ministers meet.
- World Economic Forum holds sustainable development impact meetings.
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