This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk:

• 🇺🇸 Top U.S. News:
  U.S. intelligence says strikes on Iran may have done less damage than claimed, while Trump invokes Hiroshima and Iran threatens major retaliation.

• 🎬 Entertainment:
  Soap actor Joe Marinelli passes away, Cardi B causes buzz in Paris, and Hollywood crew unions push back on AI and streaming contracts.

• ⚾ Sports Recap:
  The Marlins topple the Giants, Caitlin Clark hits a cold streak, and the Royals can’t seem to stop losing at home.

• 🧠 Word of the Day: Equanimity — stay cool when the coffee spills.

• 📜 This Day in History:
  Sally Ride rockets into history and the Korean War begins.

• 🐟 National Day:
  Celebrate National Catfish Day—fried, grilled, or however you like it.

• 😂 Funny Story:
  A Texas man clears hospital surgery waitlists with his own money after a viral TV moment. Legend behavior.

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🎧 Music Credit:
"Podcast Intro Beat" by MoodMode via Storyblocks

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