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In today's newsletter:

• Why three Stars and Stripes journalists are taking the Pentagon to court
• Which classic DC-born cocktail should you mix before summer ends?

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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stars and Stripes publisher, editor and reporter sue Pentagon to challenge their firings (newser.com) — In Washington, three senior Stars and Stripes journalists are suing the Pentagon in federal court, claiming their recent firings violated First Amendment protections. The case centers on alleged retaliation for resisting military interference in coverage, including reporting on conditions aboard a U.S. Navy carrier, and could shape how independent military news is produced from the nation's capital.
   

• Finish summer strong with these easy-to-make gin-based cocktails (themanual.com) — One featured drink, the Gin Rickey, actually traces its roots to a Washington bar where a lobbyist first ordered a whiskey highball with fresh lime before the recipe evolved. From that DC-born classic to Tom Collinses and Southsides, the piece walks you through simple gin cocktails, ingredients, and steps so you can toast the last days of summer at home.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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