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Texans planned for the heat — but not the chaos. Plus, what to know about kids and social media, and a big weekend in soccer

Half a million people will remain without power until next week following Beryl’s trail of destruction across Houston. In the area’s brutal summer heat, outages can be a killer. The Texas Tribune’s Emily Foxhall spoke with residents who are sick of the uncertainty.

On In Conversation, brain-science expert Mitch Prinstein explains what we know about how social media affects children’s brains — and shares advice for parents to help regulate their kids’ use.

The Athletic shares what to watch for on a bumper day for international soccer fans on Sunday. First…

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