The Supreme Court preserves abortion pill access, the U.S. heat wave moves east and Taylor Swift confirms 'Eras Tour' December end

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NEED TO KNOW

SCOTUS preserves abortion pill access

The Supreme Court unanimously preserved access to mifepristone, one of two drugs used in the majority of medication abortions. It was the court’s first abortion decision since overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022.

The ruling: The justices said abortion opponents lacked the legal right to sue over the FDA’s approval of the medication, as they did not show that they had been harmed by the availability of abortion pills. [AP]

What it means: The FDA’s existing guidelines around expanded abortion pill access will remain in effect for now, including allowing women to obtain the pill within 10 weeks of gestation instead of seven. [NBC News]

What’s next: The case is likely to be revived with different plaintiffs. Three GOP-led states successfully petitioned to join the case at the lower court level months ago. [New York Times]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

?? Nationwide heat wave

Today is projected to be the hottest day of the week along the Interstate 95 corridor. Nearly every state from the Plains eastward will see above-average temperatures at some point between now and Tuesday. [Fox Weather]

?? Unaffordable cities list

A new global report suggests that a growing number of U.S. cities are becoming “impossibly unaffordable.” In the top 10: four cities in California, including San Francisco and Los Angeles. [CNN]

?? Ukraine agreement

President Biden announced several new U.S. commitments to Ukraine, including a 10-year security agreement, more sanctions against Russia and a $50 billion loan backed by frozen Russian assets. [ABC News]

?? 100th ‘Eras Tour’ show

Despite rumors of an extension, Taylor Swift confirmed at her 100th Eras Tour stop that the final show will be on Dec. 8, as planned. “You have made this so fun for us,” she told fans. [People]

?? Panthers win Game 3

The Panthers held off an Oilers comeback to win Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. They’re now one victory away from the championship title. [Yahoo Sports]

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY

?? Pixar’s animated film Inside Out 2 is in theaters. (More on that below.) [Yahoo Entertainment]

? In golf, coverage of the U.S. Open is on until 8 p.m. ET on Peacock. [Yahoo Sports]

?? In the NBA Finals, the Celtics and the Mavericks play Game 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The Celtics lead the series 3-0. [NBC Sports]

?? Deal alert: Buy a Baconator at Wendy’s this Father’s Day weekend and get a second one free. [People]

?? And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 2009, basketball coach Phil Jackson won a record-setting 10th NBA championship after the Lakers beat the Magic. Here’s what he said about working with Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant during his career. [NBC Sports]

3 QUESTIONS

...about Inside Out 2

Pixar’s coming-of-age movie Inside Out 2 is in theaters. I talked to entertainment reporter Laura Clark about how it differs from its 2015 predecessor.

Lily: What’s this sequel about?

Laura: Inside Out 2 revisits Riley and her emotions, but now she’s a teen navigating different friendships. New emotions, led by Anxiety (voiced by Maya Hawke), join the headquarters inside Riley’s mind.

Lily: You wrote that the director sought advice from teen girls. Why take that extra step?

Laura: Director Kelsey Mann told me that because he isn’t a teen himself, he wanted to keep the story authentic. The girls were dubbed “Riley’s Crew” and gave feedback on what resonated and what didn’t.

Lily: Is it worth a watch?

Laura: I definitely think so! Inside Out 2 is very family-friendly, and I found that it tackles awkward emotions in an accessible, funny and visually vibrant way.

What else should you know about Inside Out 2? Read Laura’s reporting.

FEEL-GOOD MOMENT

Over a decade after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Derek Stefureac decided to challenge himself by running a marathon on every continent. He completed his goal earlier this month. “I feel healthier than I’ve ever felt,” he said. [USA Today]

Have a wonderful weekend. See you on Monday!

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