What to know about bird flu found in milk, Trump trial witness gives damning testimony and a Beyoncé documentary trailer drops
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NEED TO KNOW
FDA says it found bird flu in milk
The FDA said yesterday that it found fragments of the bird flu virus in samples of pasteurized milk, less than a month after a bird flu outbreak was found in dairy cows.
What to know: The FDA said pasteurized milk is still safe to drink. “Pasteurization is likely to inactivate the virus” but not remove viral particles, the agency said. The FDA is waiting for more accurate test results to be certain. [NBC News]
Milk safety: Federal officials have said the commercial milk supply is safe and that only a small number of samples tested positive for the virus known as H5N1. [New York Times]
What’s being done: Bird flu has been detected in farms across eight states. The FDA said milk from infected cows is being “diverted or destroyed.” However, tracking the virus’s spread relies on voluntary reporting. [CNN]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
?? Trump trial witness
In Donald Trump’s hush money trial, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified about his deal with Trump to aid his 2016 presidential campaign and damage his political rivals. [Yahoo News]
?? New workplace rules
The Biden administration finalized a rule that would make millions more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay. Meanwhile, the FTC approved a rule that would ban most noncompete agreements. [AP]
??? Foreign aid package
The Senate approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel. The bill includes a provision that could lead to a U.S. TikTok ban. President Biden said he’d sign it today. [The Hill]
?? Beyoncé documentary
A trailer for the CNN documentary Call Me Country: Beyoncé & Nashville’s Renaissance dropped. Releasing on April 26, the doc explores the making of her latest album and its impact. [USA Today]
?? Mavericks defense
The Mavericks beat the Clippers 96-93, tying the series 1-1, in a game marked by the Mavericks’ tough defense and offensive plays by Luka Don?i?. [Yahoo Sports]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
? In baseball, the Giants look to sweep the Mets at 3:45 p.m. ET on Fubo. [NBC Sports]
?? In the NBA playoffs, the Heat hope to even the series against the Celtics at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. [Miami Herald]
?? The American Horror Story: Delicate Part 2 finale airs at 10 p.m. ET on FX. [USA Today]
?? And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1982, Jane Fonda released her first home workout video, which kicked off an era of more-accessible, at-home fitness programs. “I'm very, very proud of it because it really changed a lot of lives,” she said last year. [People]
3 QUESTIONS
...about Mother’s Day gifts
Mother’s Day is a couple of weeks away. If you’re the planning type, our resident gift guides editor, Amanda Garrity, has some ideas for gifts you can buy in advance.
Anthony: What’s the “hot” Mother’s Day gift this year?
Amanda: I curated a gift guide with 26 unique ideas, and I’m seeing Bogg bags selling like crazy. The washable, waterproof totes will come in handy at the pool, beach or park this summer.
Anthony: Are there gifts I need to preorder now in order for them to arrive in time?
Amanda: I would recommend ordering photo gifts, personalized jewelry and any custom items by May 1 at the latest to avoid shipping delays.
Anthony: What are a few good gift ideas for under $50?
Amanda: My top pick: the Chatbooks monthly photo books that’ll encourage moms to print those sweet phone snaps. My honorable mention: this colorful glass hummingbird feeder.
Need more ideas? Amanda has no shortage of recommendations.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Maureen Stanko’s son Nick, who has autism, always wanted to open a restaurant that employs people with disabilities. So she helped him open So Much to Give Inclusive Cafe. Most of its staffers have a disability, and it has fostered a community for others with disabilities. [CBS News]
Have a wonderful day. See you tomorrow!
?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Do you find yourself constantly overthinking things? Exercises like “the running sushi” can help. [Dr. Samantha Boardman]
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