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It’s Monday, June 24 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• Trump-Biden debate predictions

• The rise in popularity of death cafes

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Debate Predictions

The Trump/Biden debate is almost here -- The WSJ thinks their debate tactics from 2020 will shape their rematch. Trump will interrupt, Biden will speak to the audience.

The Hill: Some Dems don't even think Biden should debate -- won't it give Trump a huge platform?

PBS: Maybe, but Biden has more to prove than Trump. He needs to show that he can handle another term with confidence.

A Wapo Op: Actually, Trump needs this more to energize more voters and make himself look reasonable.

The OC Register: History doesn't favor incumbents in debates though. Biden will likely do worse. But hey, does it even matter? Most voters' minds are already made up!

Death cafes

Death cafes are gatherings where people come together to discuss death with total strangers. LA Times was into it: L.A.'s gatherings are fostering community through shared experiences of loss and life transitions

A Death Cafe organizer writes in Newsweek: The groups offer a safe space to discuss life's final chapter -- and that's healthy!

Plus, HuckMag says young people are into them: Death Cafes are a beacon of hope for the grieving.

Still, this Reddit user says not all Death Cafes are created equal -- in their experience, a Death Cafe convo can turn into a trauma dumping session with strangers.

Poll

1) 22 killed in a fire at a lithium battery factory in South Korea, including mostly Chinese migrants.

2) AFRICOM reports a significant rise in Islamic jihadist terrorism in Africa, with concerns over China and Russia's influence.

3) Democrats initiate a million-dollar effort to spotlight the Supreme Court's impact ahead of elections.

4) Stocks hold onto gains while the yen is closely watched for potential intervention amid global market shifts.