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Americans know wealth inequality is a problem, but what does it look like?

The growing gap between rich and poor Americans is one of the U.S.’s biggest challenges, with the top 1% controlling more wealth now than at any time in the last 50 years. A recent survey found that over half the country thinks it’s a problem, though most people might not know exactly what wealth inequality looks like. Tony Dokoupil speaks to Americans to see if they know what their “share of the pie” looks like. Source

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Teen who received double lung transplant shares warning

A Michigan teenager who received what’s believed to be the first double lung transplant shares a warning for people addicted to vaping, including his own brother. 17-year-old Daniel Ament tells Dean Reynolds why he feels lucky to be alive. Source

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Florida authorities give briefing on Mar-a-Lago security breach and arrest

A woman was arrested after breaching two security checkpoints on the road to Mar-a-Lago, prompting the Secret Service to shoot at the vehicle, authorities said. The woman led authorities on a chase through the surrounding areas before being arrested. Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Florida Highway Patrol Major Robert Chandler, Brian Swain of the U.S. Secret Service, and George Piro of the FBI updated reporters. Source

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