What to know about the CDC’s new heat-risk tool, opening arguments in Trump’s hush money case and the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' trailer
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Good morning, all. If you noticed a new face here this week, that’s Ed Hornick. We’re writing The Yodel while Lily is on vacation. Now, on to the news.
NEED TO KNOW
A new heat warning tool
As summer approaches, federal officials unveiled a new color-coded heat warning system called “HeatRisk,” which breaks down weather conditions and related health risks for any area of the U.S.
Why it matters: Last year was the hottest year on record globally, and heat is the top cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. — more so than floods, hurricanes or tornadoes. [NBC News]
Health risks: The tool was released as the U.N. reported that more than 70% of the world’s workers face climate-related health risks, including exposure to excessive heat, UV radiation and air pollution. [CBS News]
How it works: Enter your zip code on the CDC’s dashboard and see heat forecasts, explanations of the health risks, air quality reports and tips to protect your health. [AP]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
?? Trump hush money trial
Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial told jurors that his payment to Stormy Daniels violated campaign finance laws, while the defense argued the payment wasn’t criminal. [Yahoo News]
??? Senate foreign aid bill
The Senate is scheduled to begin voting on the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House. It includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific, as well as a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban in the U.S. [CNN]
?? ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
Marvel released a new trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine that shows the two characters fighting before seemingly teaming up, all while Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” plays in the background. [TheWrap]
?? NBA playoffs
Jamal Murray hit a buzzer beater to lift the Nuggets over the Lakers 101-99, while a late 3-pointer from the Knicks’ Donte DiVincenzo helped the team steal the game from the Sixers 104-101. [Yahoo Sports]
?? High-speed rail line
Brightline West, the first true high-speed rail system in the U.S., kicked off construction. Once completed, the train will be capable of running 200 miles per hour between Las Vegas and Southern California. [Bloomberg]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
?? The final episode of Shōgun dropped overnight on Hulu and Disney+. [USA Today]
?? In the NBA playoffs, the Mavericks face the Clippers in Game 2 at 10 p.m. ET on TNT. [Los Angeles Times]
? In baseball, the Athletics play the Yankees at 7:05 p.m. ET on Fubo. The A’s lead the series 1-0. [AP]
?? And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1985, Coca-Cola introduced New Coke, a reformulated soda meant to replace the famous beverage. It faced fierce opposition, and less than three months later, the previous version returned as “Coca-Cola Classic.” [CBS News]
3 QUESTIONS
...about abortion attitudes
My colleague Andrew Romano, who has covered every presidential election since 2004, breaks down a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll on where voters stand regarding abortion policy.
Anthony: What were you looking for from voters in this survey?
Andrew: Arizona just moved to reinstate a long-dormant 1864 state law that would almost completely ban abortion. So where is public opinion now, post-Roe v. Wade?
Anthony: And what did you find?
Andrew: I reported that 56% of voters want Congress to pass “a law that keeps abortion as legal and accessible as it was nationwide under Roe” — an all-time high. Meanwhile, 62% of voters said they opposed Arizona reinstating the old law.
Anthony: What do these results tell us about the 2024 election?
Andrew: Biden wants a new federal law to restore the “protections of [Roe] in every state.” Trump wants states to keep making their own rules. Biden’s position is more popular than Trump’s.
What else did voters say? Read Andrew’s full report.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
A flight attendant’s sweet gesture recently went viral after she discovered that passenger Bri Kunkle was getting married and asked passengers to write their advice on napkins. Kunkle received nearly 50 notes and said she hopes to incorporate them into the ceremony. [People]
Have a wonderful day. See you tomorrow!
?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Now that the Mint app is gone, there are other tools that can help you stick to a budget. PocketGuard even lets you import your Mint history. [Yahoo Finance]
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