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New movies streaming on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime, and Disney+

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Need to see a new movie? Stream these 10 movies for free at home with Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and HBO Max.

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  • One of these movies is the one you should watch tonight.
  • There are also streaming originals like Jennifer Lopez’s Netflix rom-com Office Romance.
  • Check out theatrical releases like Pixar’s The Hoppers and the music documentary EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert.

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All hail the queen of romantic comedies, Jennifer Lopez. She returned to the Promised Land.

Things get pretty heated when Lopez and “Ted Lasso” standout Brett Goldstein become colleagues in Netflix’s “Office Romance,” one of the new movies streaming on favorite services like Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, and HBO Max. From hilarious original Pixar movies, erotic dramas, musical Bible stories, great Elvis Presley documentaries, and K-Pop family comedies, there’s something for everyone.

Here are 10 hottest new movies you can stream right now.

“David”

Animated music added to Old Testament stories. The film depicts David as a young shepherd (voiced by Brandon Engman) who is prophesied to be the future king of Israel due to his skill with the harp, and faces off against the giant Goliath, and as an old soldier (Phil Wickham) who becomes an enemy of King Saul.

Where to watch: Netflix

“Dead Man’s Wire”

Based on a true story, director Gus Van Sant’s tense 1970s crime thriller centers on an Indianapolis man (Skarsgård) who feels tricked and takes a mortgage broker (Dacre Montgomery) hostage with a shotgun planted in a dead man’s switch. The chaotic situation draws in police, civilians, and even a local DJ (Colman Domingo).

Where to watch: Netflix

“EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert”

The King of Rock and Roll continues to prove an exciting and important presence in Baz Luhrmann’s excellent documentary/concert film. The film uses never-before-seen footage from Presley’s 1969-1976 Las Vegas residency, performing hits by the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel, as well as his sense of humor, as he jokes with the crowd and argues with his bandmates.

Where to watch: paramount+

“Hoppers”

A quirky and subversive sense of humor characterizes this hilarious sci-fi comedy. Mabel (voiced by Piper Kurda) “jumps” her consciousness onto a robot beaver in order to stop the construction of a freeway overpass. As an undercover agent, she learns a lot about nature and ends up helping her nemesis, the greedy Mayor (Jon Hamm).

Where to watch: disney plus

“K-pop!”

There’s no Demon Hunter, but the family comedy packs plenty of musical soul. Anderson .Paak directs and stars as an LA drummer who travels to South Korea to play in the house band of a popular TV singing competition, only to discover that he has a son (Saul Rasheed, Park’s biological son) who is a half-baked contestant who needs polishing to reach his potential.

Where to watch: Netflix

‘keeper’

In this folk horror film directed by Osgood Perkins (The Monkey), Liz (Tatiana Maslany) goes on an anniversary trip to a remote cabin with her doctor boyfriend Malcolm (Rosif Sutherland). She starts seeing strange, violent visions of women, he suddenly has to go to work, and things get even darker and more sinister from there.

Where to watch: Hulu

“Office Romance”

Jennifer Lopez has a secret weapon in her latest romantic comedy. That’s my co-star Brett Goldstein. The “Ted Lasso” star co-created this wonderfully savagely charming character about a determined airline CEO (Lopez) and a British corporate lawyer (Goldstein) who fall in love with each other even though their relationship could potentially ruin each other’s jobs.

Where to watch: Netflix

“Pillion”

In this erotic drama, shy British man Colin (Harry Potter alum Harry Melling) finds himself in a BDSM relationship with mysterious biker Ray (Alexander Skarsgård). Submissive Colin finds new confidence and enjoys doing different things for Ray, but complications arise when Colin begins to seek more emotional needs.

Where to watch: HBO Max

“Scream 7”

Original Scream writer Kevin Williamson reunites with the series’ final girl, Neve Campbell, in the seventh installment of the slasher series. Sidney Prescott (Campbell)’s normal Midwestern life is disrupted when the masked menace Ghostface suddenly reappears and threatens Sidney’s 17-year-old daughter Tatum (Isabelle May).

Where to watch: paramount+

“Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War”

After four years on the TV series Jack Ryan, John Krasinski is bringing Tom Clancy’s literary action hero back to the big screen. In this political thriller, former CIA operative Jack is drawn back into the secret agent game as he teams up with old friends and a new MI6 official (Sienna Miller) to stop a black ops force from wreaking havoc on a global scale.

Where to watch: prime video

How dangerous is the New World screwworm? Expert opinion

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How dangerous is the New World screwworm? Expert opinion

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A carnivorous fly thought to have been exterminated decades ago has been discovered in Texas, returning to the United States for the first time in generations.

On June 3, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of New World screwworm in a 3-week-old calf in Texas. This is the first confirmed case in the United States in decades, and the closest the parasite has come to recolonizing north of the Mexican border since its eradication in the 1960s.

So far, the Texas case appears to be isolated and no additional detections have been reported. Still, authorities are treating this as a worst-case scenario. A quarantine zone approximately 19 miles wide has been established around the McAllen Ranch, and surveillance has been increased throughout the region, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warned residents at a June 4 press conference to prepare for a “tough summer” as government agencies mobilize to prevent the parasite from gaining a foothold. Experts say the next few weeks will be critical. With increased surveillance, rapid treatment and strict containment, authorities hope to stop the outbreak before it spreads beyond a single case and avoid potential billions of dollars in losses to ranchers and the broader food supply.

The public’s concerns go beyond beef prices, as the parasite can infect any warm-blooded animal. Wild animals, pets, and even humans can be taken over by the flesh-eating larvae, but experts say that’s no reason to panic. Here’s why:

more: Meat-eating screwworms found in Texas cows: outbreak explained

What is the New World screwworm fly? How does it spread?

The New World screwworm (NWS) is a somewhat unique type of parasitic fly in that it feeds on the living, healthy tissue of warm-blooded animals, hence its nickname “carnivorous,” said Dr. Casey Locklear, veterinarian and director of parasite control at Elanco Animal Health.

This fly is about the same size as the common house fly, but completes its life cycle by laying eggs inside an already open wound. The initial point of entry can be something as small as a tick bite or scratch, but it provides the perfect environment for the female to lay hundreds of eggs at a time. Screw maggots can also enter the body through normal openings such as the corners of the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. Newborn and infant animals are also at risk via the umbilical cord site.

Once laid, these eggs hatch into maggots, which burrow into living tissue and muscles to feed, creating the deep wounds that give the parasite its name. The painful, foul-smelling sores continue to enlarge and grow, and if untreated, secondary infections and related illnesses can become fatal, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Once fed and grown, the maggots fall from the affected animal and burrow into the soil after a few days, later emerging as mature flies. The entire life cycle takes place over 10 to 30 days.

Any warm-blooded animal can become infected with screwworms. Although it can be transmitted to humans, Locklear said it is much more likely to be found in livestock and wildlife than in people and pets, especially because symptoms appear more easily and are generally treated earlier in the latter two categories.

Risk factors include spending a lot of time outdoors during the day, having open or small wounds on the skin, and medical conditions or treatments that cause bleeding or sores.

According to the CDC, “If you live, work, or spend long periods of time with livestock or other warm-blooded animals in areas where NWS flies are present, you may also be at increased risk for NWS.”

How to identify New World screwworms

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, adult NWS flies have orange eyes, a metallic blue or green body, and three dark stripes on their backs.

Obvious signs of screwworm infection are enlarged wounds or lesions and the presence of maggots that parasitize living animals. Dr. Jennifer Bloodgood, a clinical assistant professor and wildlife veterinarian at Cornell University, says other species of maggots can be found on live animals, but the difference is in what they feed on. NWS feeds on healthy, live flesh, while most other maggots feed on dead tissue.

It can be difficult to tell the difference, especially in wild animals that cannot be observed up close. For this reason, Bloodgood and public health officials are encouraging the public to report any suspected exposure.

How to prevent and treat screwworms

Several medications are approved to treat screwworms in pets and livestock. The FDA has approved Elanco Animal Health’s Credelio drug in the first emergency use authorization for an animal drug., Credelio CAT and Negasunt Powder launched on October 24th to treat screwworms in dogs, cats, and livestock.

Since then, other drugs to prevent and treat screwworm in livestock have also received emergency approval. One commercially available injectable (Dectomax/Dectomax-CA1) was recently approved on May 19th.

If you think your pet or wildlife may be infected with screwworms, contact your local veterinarian. Treatment for your pet consists of simply swallowing a pill to kill the maggots and having the wound professionally cleaned.

“If your dog has an unexpected wound, a wound that’s expanding, or a discharge, there may be a distinct odor. If you notice that, call your veterinarian,” Dr. Locklear told USA TODAY.

Protecting animals from ticks, fleas and other parasites also helps prevent itchy sores and therefore prevents opportunities for screwworm infestation, she added.

Although the risk to humans is low, the CDC offers the following tips for people concerned about prevention:

  • Keep open wounds and skin injuries, no matter how small or minor, clean and covered.
  • When indoors, sleep with the windows closed or with a screen, and when outdoors, sleep under a bed net or tent.
  • Protect your skin from insect bites by wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants, hats, and socks when outdoors, and using an EPA-registered insect repellent.

Screw maggots were previously eliminated from the United States, so why have they returned?

According to the USDA, screwworms were once endemic to the United States, but the United States was declared free of native screwworms around 1966. It was completely eradicated from North America in the early 2000s.

It remains endemic in South America, and there have been cases in the United States of people infected through overseas travel who have become isolated. The last recorded outbreak was small in the Florida Keys in 2017.

NWS has previously been eradicated by systemic release of sterilized flies. According to the CDC, female screwworm flies lay 200 to 300 eggs at a time, up to 3,000 eggs, but only mate once to do so. When male flies sterilized by radiation are released into a target area, the females that mate with the flies will lay infertile eggs, which means that the population will gradually decline.

The worm approaches the border: USDA confirms New World screwworm in Texas calf for first time in decades

NWS has slowly migrated back through South America to the U.S. border over the years, with outbreaks occurring in Central America and Mexico, which provide much of the U.S. cattle supply.

Experts started sounding the alarm again after it was spotted near the border in late 2025. As a result, the Department of Agriculture is poised to quickly adopt a response plan following the discovery in Texas.

Bloodgood said the two factors behind the spread of infections are climate change and travel. Because of the relative ease of modern travel, flies can end up far from home if they hop onto an infected animal or person and then jump onto a car, train, plane, boat, etc.

The flies also prefer more tropical climates and don’t survive well in areas that are cool or have long periods of cold, she said. As the environment continues to warm, more places, including the southern United States, are becoming suitable for the parasite to survive, according to a 2025 study in Nature and a 2019 study in the Journal of Medical and Veterinary Entomology.

“Climate change will result in more areas being warmer for longer periods of time, creating more favorable conditions for flies to live and maintain their populations throughout the year, which is critical for their survival,” Bloodgood said. “You’ll see it gradually move away from the tropics.”

How worried should I be about screwworms?

According to Locklear, Bloodgood, and public health agencies, we should be aware that screwworms are making a comeback in the United States, but there’s no need to panic. You need to know what to look out for, but you don’t need to go into full-blown isolation.

“As a Texas veterinarian, the threat is real, but especially when it comes to this parasite, knowledge is power and vigilance is power,” Dr. Locklear said. “Usually when we talk about parasite infestations, we talk about something that can’t be defeated. This allows us to take really aggressive measures.”

And while the headlines may be anxiety-provoking, this is not something the U.S. hasn’t dealt with before, Bloodgood said. Agencies such as the USDA and state health departments are already working together effectively to contain the spread.

“It’s important to know that this doesn’t spread like the infections we’re used to with coronavirus or other viruses. It’s a parasite, so it can’t be transmitted between animals,” Bloodgood explained. “We’ve eradicated this before. We have medicine for this. We have sterile insect technology…People should (just) inform themselves what screwworm is and be wary of it.”

Contributor: Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY.

‘Pressure’ movie spotlights D-Day’s world-changing weather forecast

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‘Pressure’ movie spotlights D-Day’s world-changing weather forecast

It was 82 years ago that General Eisenhower’s chief meteorologist issued one of the most important weather forecasts in history.

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June 2026 marks 82 years since Col. James Martin Staggroup, General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s chief meteorologist, issued one of the most important weather predictions in history. Over the objections of his colleagues, he advised Ike to postpone the Normandy landings by one day from June 5 to June 6, 1944, due to unstable weather conditions.

This momentous decision is the subject of the new film Pressure, starring Brendan Fraser as Ike, now in theaters. The real-life D-Day was a herculean effort to take back key areas of Europe from the Nazis and change the course of the most horrific war the world had ever seen.

Stagg (who was actually a geophysicist by training) and his fellow British and American meteorologists worked without any of the technology and equipment that today’s forecasters take for granted, such as satellites, weather radar, computer modeling, or real-time communications.

Relying primarily on ground observations by military and civilian weather observers in the British Isles and Western Europe, as well as a small number of military observers at sea, it was impractical to predict the weather at the time more than a day or two in advance.

Fact check the D-Day movie. Is “Pressure” based on a true story?

Additionally, weather forecasts in the UK and Europe were much more complex than those in the United States, especially before the advent of satellites. In the United States, even in that era, weather systems could be tracked for several days after they reached the West Coast and moved east, whereas European forecasters often operated “blindly” across the western sky.

The D-Day Forecast states that predicting the precise timing, course, and strength of these storms has placed Captain Stagg and his colleagues under almost unimaginable pressures and conflicts, with the fate of the war and perhaps the world at stake.

In the days leading up to D-Day, meteorologists were troubled by the parade of storms that would sweep across the Atlantic and into the British Isles, any of which would stir up the treacherous waters of the English Channel where the fleet was assembled and provide unwelcome cloud cover for the Normandy raids.

The invasion was originally scheduled for the morning of June 5, but the weather was so bad that Stagg advised Ike to postpone it for a day, despite the protests of his fellow meteorologists who thought the weather was good enough for the mission.

Why was weather forecasting so important to the invasion?

According to meteorologist and weather historian Sean Potter, like many military operations, the success of the Normandy landings on D-Day was largely dependent on the weather. But D-Day was no ordinary military operation. Each component of the invasion (navy, air force, ground forces) had its own weather requirements.

“For example, a forecast that implies ideal conditions for bombers may not take into account the need for a seaborne invasion,” Potter told USA TODAY via email. “Invasions also depended on a limited combination of tides, moonlight, cloud cover, wind, and sea conditions and occurred only during limited opportunities.”

How difficult was forecasting using 1940s technology? How does it compare to forecasting today?

While weather forecasting has seen significant improvements in the two decades leading up to D-Day, particularly with the development of polar front theory about how storms develop, there are still limitations that make predicting D-Day a real challenge, Potter explained.

“Today’s forecasters utilize advanced technology, including radar, satellites, and other numerical weather forecasts, to make accurate predictions. None of this was available to D-Day forecasters,” he added.

Another challenge was that one of the three Allied forecast teams that contributed to the D-Day forecast, led by American Irving Crick, relied primarily on a technique known as analog forecasting, which compared immediate weather conditions to similar scenarios in the past to determine what would happen.

“By 1944, analog forecasting was viewed with skepticism by many meteorologists and was being largely replaced by other, more modern methods,” Potter said.

Looking back, how accurate were your predictions?

Forecasters eventually identified a critical break in the weather that made an invasion possible, but conditions remained rough, far from ideal, and not entirely as expected.

Potter explains: A 2020 paper published in the Proceedings of the American Weather Society suggests that the D-Day forecast was essentially “right for the wrong reasons.”

The study’s author, Swedish meteorologist Anders Persson, reviewed transcripts of telephone conversations between coalition forecast teams and concluded that forecasters had accurately predicted the weather break on June 6, but had misunderstood why it would occur. They believed that the storm system that delayed the invasion would recede and be replaced by higher pressure and improving conditions.

Instead, the storm remained over the invasion area but weakened slightly, providing weather that was still acceptable for Eisenhower’s decision to march, albeit slightly.

How accurately does the new film depict the events of the time?

Overall, Potter said the film is a very accurate depiction of the role weather played in planning D-Day and the challenges forecasters faced in predicting it.

“Some liberties were taken, such as suggesting that Eisenhower’s chief weather advisor, James Stagg (played by Andrew Scott), was not involved in the D-Day forecast until days before the invasion, when in fact he was involved for months. It also likely over-dramatizes the tensions and conflicts between Stagg and his American counterpart Irving Crick,” Potter said.

“While there were disagreements, they were largely kept to a technicality. One of the things this film does very well is convey the sense of uncertainty that Stagg had in the weather forecasts he presented to Eisenhower. Understanding the uncertainty in weather forecasts is still an important part of making decisions when weather is a factor.”

more: ‘Pressure’ review: A fascinating new angle on a familiar story

What would have happened if they had delayed D-Day?

As mentioned above, although far from perfect, the weather on the morning of June 6 was sufficient for a successful invasion.

If the mission had not ended on June 6th, the next period would have been two full weeks later, with suitable tides and moonlight. Two weeks later, the invasion would have failed due to a completely unexpected strong wind.

Author John Ross wrote in his book D-Day Forecast that if the invasion had failed, the secret of when and where Allied forces would land would have been lost, victory in Europe would have been delayed by a year, and the Soviet Union might have taken control of the continent.

Years later, President-elect John F. Kennedy, on his way to the Capitol for his inauguration, asked President Eisenhower why the Normandy landings were so successful.

Ike’s answer: “Because we had better meteorologists than the Germans!”

Contributors: Phaedra Trethan and Janet Loehrke

Doyle Rice is a national correspondent for USA TODAY, focusing on weather and climate.

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $368 million on Friday, June 5th

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Mega Millions jackpot reaches 8 million on Friday, June 5th

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The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow ahead of the Friday, June 5th drawing, and now stands at $368 million, with a cash value of $163.6 million.

If someone gets lucky and wins the jackpot on Friday, they have two options. Take home one-time cash or get paid instantly, then receive an annual check each 5% larger than the previous year.

The last time a winner took home a Mega Millions jackpot was more than two months ago, on March 17, when someone in Ohio took home a $60 million jackpot.

With Friday’s Mega Millions drawing just hours away, here’s what you need to know.

What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for June 5, 2026?

Here are the winning numbers for Friday’s Mega Millions lottery drawing. 13, 30, 50, 52 and 66. mega ball is 2.

more: Which states have the most lottery winners? What you need to know.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th at 11:00 PM ET.

Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots

  • $1.602 billion in Florida on August 8, 2023
  • $1.537 billion in South Carolina on October 23, 2018
  • $1.348 billion on January 1, 2023 in Maine
  • July 29, 2022, $1.337 billion in Illinois
  • December 27, 2024, $1.269 billion in California
  • $1.128 billion in New Jersey on March 26, 2024
  • $1.05 billion in Michigan on January 22, 2021
  • $983 million in Georgia on November 14, 2025
  • $810 million in Texas on September 10, 2024
  • March 30, 2012, $656 million in Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland

What is Mega Millions?

Mega Millions is a lottery that is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Each ticket costs $5, and players can choose six numbers from two different number pools: five different numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (gold mega ball), or choose Easy Pick/Quick Pick.

If you match all six winning numbers in the drawing, you win the jackpot. If there are multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.

How to play Mega Millions

To play Mega Millions, you must purchase a ticket. This can be done at several locations, including local convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. In some states, you can purchase Mega Millions tickets online.

Once you have your ticket, you have to choose six numbers. Five of them are white balls numbered 1-70. The golden mega ball ranges from 1 to 24.

If you’re feeling particularly unlucky or don’t want to go through the hassle of picking, you can request a “quick pick” or “easy pick.” When you use these options, your computer randomly generates numbers.

Mega Millions tickets have built-in multipliers that increase your non-jackpot prize by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times. Previously, players had to pay an extra dollar to add a “Megaplier”.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact us at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow us at X @fern_cerv_.

What you need to know about Mayim Bialik’s GLP-1 “nightmare” and side effects

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Mayim Bialik shares her “nightmare” experience with GLP-1 drugs.

In an article titled “Mayim Bialik: My GLP-1 Nightmare” published in The Free Press on June 5, the “Big Bang Theory” star and former “Jeopardy!” star revealed that the female host, 50, was put on weight-loss drugs after her doctor told her that they could alleviate the symptoms of Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disease.

“I was exhausted by the illness, the endless parade of experts, the food, the protocols, the appointments,” Bialik wrote about her experience with Graves’ disease. “Maybe this is the magic cure.”

But that wasn’t the case. Instead, she wrote, the drug caused severe gastrointestinal problems that left her “unable to stand, drink water, or think straight.” In her article, Bialik did not specify which GLP-1 drug she took.

Unfortunately, Bialik is not alone. For some people, GLP-1 drugs have caused negative side effects, particularly gastrointestinal problems. Still, the drug has been a lifeline for others, greatly improving their overall health. Here’s what Bialik had to say about his experience and what you need to know about the pros and cons associated with GLP-1.

Mayim Bialik wore GLP-1. For her, it was a nightmare.

Bialik wrote that she knew a lot about GLP-1 before she started, thanks to social media ads, influencers promoting it, and numerous online services that offer compound versions of the drug.

Bialik wrote that her side effects were severe and that she felt deep empathy for people living with Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis and other gastrointestinal conditions.

Mayim Bialik and other celebrities Performing hyperbaric oxygen therapy. What is it?

“To say there were side effects would be a bit of an understatement,” she wrote. “Explosive, uncontrollable diarrhea. The sulfuric burps were so intense that I was afraid to open my mouth in public. Every time I tried to eat or drink, the sneezes hit me, and apparently there’s a name for this. twist. Cramps. Feeling bloated. Pain all over my body, as if I had the flu. And if you can’t hold back even a small amount of water and rush to the bathroom, you’ll have even more explosive diarrhea. No more than 3 attempts were successful. ”

Bialik wrote that at one point, her symptoms got so bad that a nurse had to come to her home and administer an IV.

“What shocked me was that the doctor and this nurse seemed so unsurprised,” Bialik added. “How can a reaction even half as serious as mine be considered normal?”

GLP-1 risks and benefits

GLP-1 has helped many people regain their health, but the drug is not without risks. According to the Mayo Clinic, gastrointestinal issues are among the most commonly reported side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and stomach discomfort. Fatigue, dizziness, headache, and redness or itching around the injection site are also side effects.

Other side effects include loss of muscle mass and bone density, according to the Mayo Clinic. Rare but more serious risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, acute kidney injury, and changes in thyroid C cells, which have been identified in animal studies.

There is a big controversy about Ozempic. Brewing online. Doctors say this is the “wild west.”

The Mayo Clinic says the treatment is innovative, but not a one-size-fits-all solution. If you are interested in taking GLP-1, it is important to consult your doctor to get a comprehensive picture of your health, assess your risks, and decide whether this drug is right for you.

But at a time when so many people want these drugs and will stop at nothing to get them, not everyone is following proper medical guidance.

“I have friends in my social circle who[say]they’ve gotten ‘fat pills’ from websites, and I’m just on board with it,” Dr. Britta Reinerson, a board-certified family physician and obesity medicine expert at health care company Knownwell, previously told USA TODAY. “Mr. A, I know they’re not taking it for the right reasons, and Mr. B, it just makes me itchy inside to know that this might not be safe for them.”

Are you taking Ozempic for weight loss? There may be other benefits, but there are also some risks

A study published last year became the first to catalog the risks and benefits of GLP-1. The drug was found to be associated with a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. People who took them also had fewer seizures and less dependence on alcohol, marijuana, and opioids.

Conversely, the study also found that GLP-1 is associated with an increased risk of several adverse health effects and side effects. The most common were well-known gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastroparesis or gastroparesis.

Contribute; Adriana Rodriguez

US attacks base in Hormuz after Iran recently launched a drone

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US attacks base in Hormuz after Iran recently launched a drone

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DUBAI/WASHINGTON – The U.S. military said on Saturday, June 6, it shot down a drone launched by Iran into the Strait of Hormuz and then attacked a radar facility off the Iranian coast, as recent escalations complicate efforts to end the war between the two countries.

A U.S. official told Reuters that the U.S. military believes four Iranian drones were targeting maritime traffic in the region. U.S. Central Command said on its X news agency that U.S. forces then attacked Iranian observation posts on Gork and Qeshm islands in the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States and Iran have been negotiating largely indirectly to secure an interim agreement to end the three-month war, but issues such as Iran’s nuclear program will be left to further negotiations.

As part of the deal, the Iranian government wants access to billions of dollars in oil revenues, exemptions from sanctions on crude oil exports, a lifting of the U.S. port blockade and influence over the strait. Before the war, Iran effectively closed off the strait, through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil passed.

President Donald Trump faces increasing domestic political pressure due to rising gas prices to end an unpopular war. He told NBC that most of Iran’s drones and missile production facilities have been destroyed, but Iranians still have access to about a fifth of their missiles.

“They have some missiles, they have some drones, probably 21% to 22% of the missiles, percentage-wise. It’s a lot of missiles, but it’s not like when we first attacked,” Trump said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” program, according to excerpts released by the network on June 5.

Asked why Iran’s leaders, as desperate as he portrayed them, were not more willing to strike a deal, President Trump said:

“Because they’re strong. They’re proud. Things they never thought they would do end up being what they have to do. They don’t have a choice, and it takes a little while.”

Israel and the United States began their war in late February by attacking Iran.

Fighting flares across the region

In parallel with the conflict in Lebanon, the Iran-allied militant group Hezbollah announced on June 5 that it had carried out two attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, including near the recently captured Beaufort Castle, while Lebanese security officials said Israeli airstrikes had hit towns across southern Lebanon.

Iran has reaffirmed its support for Hezbollah while demanding that Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon. Tehran has made a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah a condition of a peace deal with Washington to resolve the regional war, which has entered its fourth month, and restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The latest fighting between Hezbollah and Israel broke out in early March, two days after the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran. Hezbollah said its actions were in support of Tehran.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem this week rejected a US-brokered deal between Israel and the Lebanese government aimed at halting fighting in Lebanon. The agreement did not provide for Israel’s withdrawal, and Hezbollah was not involved in the negotiations.

Israel continues to carry out attacks in southern Lebanon and has said it will not withdraw its troops or halt operations amid escalating tensions with the United States.

Navi Berri, speaker of the Lebanese parliament and a Hezbollah ally, said on Friday that he would agree to the group’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon if Israeli forces also leave occupied areas of the country.

In addition to Lebanon, residents of Gaza, northern Israel and Kuwait have also come under fire this week, despite a cease-fire negotiated by the United States that President Trump said included “a more moderate method of shooting” rather than a complete cessation of fighting.

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Aidan Lewis and Nathan Lane; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)

The Buffalo Wild Wings welcomed NBA fans who rushed onto the court.

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Editor’s note: Click here for live coverage and latest news of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

Some sports fans wonder if the Buffalo Wild Wings are making fun of the way they handled the man who ran onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

On June 4, Wing Chain complained to X about an incident during the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs game the previous day, in which a fan ran onto the court to take a selfie with Spurs star Victor Wembaneyama.

“Internet, help us find the banned fan. He can watch the rest of the finals on our B-Dubs,” the Buffalo Wild Wings wrote.

Buffalo Wild Wings’ response to the fiasco received widespread attention on social media. The post had been viewed 4.8 million times as of June 5th. While some fans supported the restaurant, many objected to the chain’s offer.

USA TODAY reached out to Buffalo Wild Wings.

Social media slams Buffalo Wild Wings over offer to banned NBA fans

In response to Buffalo Wild Wings’ post, many users criticized the chain for drawing more attention to fan behavior.

“What? If you’re going to reward me for this, I’ll never eat at BWW again,” one person said, calling the fans’ actions illegal and dangerous.

Another user wrote: “This is completely insane and just empowers this behavior. Literally the exact opposite of what it’s supposed to do.”

Retired NBA player Blake Griffin also weighed in on the post, writing, “This is wrong. @wingstop would never #notapaidpost.” Buffalo Wild Wings competitor Wingstop responded and agreed with Griffin.

Not everyone was against the move. One user wrote: “I’m sure he did something uncool, but what a step!”

Another person replied: “It’s amazing how many people get mad at kids running onto the basketball court.”

Fan arrested and ejected from NBA arena for running on court during Finals

During the fourth quarter of a June 3 game, a fan ran onto the court and halted play.

When he took out his mobile phone to take a selfie with Wenbanyama, security guards quickly rushed in and took him away. Wembaneyama laughed, and nearby Knicks forward Mitchell Robinson looked confused.

The next day, the NBA announced that the fan had been arrested and would be permanently banned from all NBA arenas. The second person involved in the incident has also been banned from NBA games, according to the league.

Contributed by: Victoria Hernandez, Scooby Axson, Mark Giannotto, USA TODAY

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Who can get a Trump account? Not just newborns.

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Good news for families who don’t qualify for the $1,000 Trump Account Newborn Pilot Program. Parents can open and fund a Trump account for their children under 18, even if they are not eligible for federal aid.

As USA TODAY’s Daniel de Visse previously reported, the Trump account was created under the 2025 federal tax law as a new type of tax-advantaged savings account. The pilot program provides government subsidies for certain newborns, but all eligible families can participate on their own if their child meets the requirements.

Before opening an account, parents may have practical questions, such as who can open an account, when they can start contributing, and what rules apply in the long term. Here’s what you need to know about how the program works.

Is your child eligible to participate in the $1,000 Pilot?

According to the official Trump Account website, federal seed money will only be provided to children who meet three requirements:

  • They were born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028.
  • they are US citizens.
  • They have social security numbers.

That means children born before 2025 or after 2028. Not eligible For a one-time $1,000 donation.

Can older children get an account?

Yes, you can. The IRS says children who have a Social Security number and are not 18 years old by Dec. 31 of the year the account is opened can generally get a Trump account.

In layman’s terms, this means that families with school-age children and teenagers may be able to open an account even if their children are unable to receive a $1,000 pilot deposit. For example, if a family opens an account in 2026, children born between 2009 and 2026 may be covered.

In case you missed it: The Trump Account app is up and running, but the account has not been activated yet

How can my family open an account?

The first option is to file your 2025 federal tax return on IRS Form 4547.

The other is an online portal at Trumpaccounts.gov that is expected to open by mid-2026 for households that did not take advantage of the 2025 return. Alternatively, you can go directly to the IRS site and create or use an existing account to apply. The Treasury Department also launched the Trump Accounts app, which can be used to complete account setup and management during deployment.

If you miss the first window, you can open an account later in life if your child is under 18.

When can I actually deposit money into my account?

Even if you open your account earlier, you can’t start making contributions before July 4, 2026, according to Treasury and IRS documents.

From that date, families, relatives and employers can contribute up to $5,000 per child per year in combined non-government funds. Certain government agencies and charities may also make additional contributions that do not count toward the annual limit. The $5,000 cap will be adjusted for inflation starting in 2027.

What happens after I sign up?

Families will be directed to use the app (for Apple and Android) or go directly to Trumpaccounts.gov to complete setup. There is an activation process before your account is ready to accept money, so don’t expect to see it right away. Additionally, opening an account does not mean that you will be able to fund it right away. Once set up, your account will be ready until July 4, 2026, after which it will begin accepting donations.

Although the Treasury Department has started sending activation emails in stages, it is important to note that official messages during the rollout will only be sent from: no-reply@TrumpAccounts.Treasury.gov.

The Treasury Department says activation messages will not be sent by text, phone call or social media message to avoid phishing attempts. Any suspicious IRS or Treasury related emails can be forwarded to phishing@irs.gov. Families are being told not to click on unsolicited links and to only access their accounts through the official app or by typing “TrumpAccounts.gov” directly into their browser.

What are the contribution rules for non-pilot children?

The contribution rules are the same for children who do not receive the $1,000 federal grant. The account is not a government deposit and simply starts at zero.

In case you missed it: Billionaires could donate stocks to Trump’s account

The annual limit is $5,000 per child for all non-governmental funds combined, with inflation adjustment expected to occur from 2027 onwards. Employers can contribute up to $2,500 per year under the Employer Contribution Program, and that amount counts toward the $5,000 limit, but is generally excluded from an employee’s taxable income if structured through the Employer Program.

Government agencies and charities may also be able to make qualified general donations to groups of children, but those amounts do not count toward the $5,000 annual limit.

Can the family spend the money before the child turns 18?

In general, no. Even for family members who are not pilots, the money is kept for a long time. According to the IRS, funds cannot be withdrawn before January 1 of the calendar year in which the child turns 18.

The account is then treated like a traditional IRA, and withdrawals are made according to traditional IRA rules. The Treasury Department and IRS describe the Trump account as a tax-advantaged investment account that allows contributions to grow tax-deferred up to that point. Families with children who are not eligible for the exam will not receive the federal initial deposit, but there is still time to contribute before the child reaches adulthood. The few years before age 18 can be used to build savings and give your account time to compound.

What do experts advise?

Trump accounts invest in low-cost index funds and are not allowed to be withdrawn until the year a child turns 18, after which they are treated like a traditional IRA with essentially the same rules.

As USA TODAY’s Medora Lee reported, most advisors are telling their clients to sign up for a Trump account on their baby to get the free $1,000. Some people tout that you can convert your Trump account to a Roth IRA at age 18, making the tax-deferred growth tax-free for life. Some say that while it may be tempting, it depends on your financial plans and how much you believe things will never change.

This story was created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing, and publication process. learn more.

Pete Sessions’ chief of staff charged with bringing gun to Capitol Hill

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Representative Pete Sessions’ chief of staff (R-Texas) is facing a felony charge for allegedly bringing a firearm into the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Sessions’ chief of staff, Luis Angel Vega, is charged with carrying a handgun outside his home without a permit and unlawful conduct on Capitol grounds, according to court records obtained by USA TODAY.

According to court records, the incident occurred on the morning of Dec. 22, 2025, when a Capitol security guard found a black handgun and ammunition in Vega’s bag as he was being searched at a security checkpoint at the entrance to the House building.

Vega was instructed to lock the firearm in his car and return to re-search his bag, which officials said he did, according to the filing.

Mr. Sessions’ office and Mr. Vega’s attorney did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment on June 5.

Vega admitted he did not have a license to carry a handgun, court documents state.

A week after the incident, U.S. Capitol Police interviewed Vega by phone, during which he told officers he did not have a license to carry a handgun, court records state. In the same interview, Vega told officers that he usually enters the House office with Sessions, who is referred to in court records as “Witness 1.”

Vega told officers that he usually went in with Sessions because Sessions’ representatives were exempt from security screening.

“The day of the crime was unusual in that Witness 1 entered the building separately from the defendant, and the defendant forgot that he had a pistol in his bag,” court records state.

Vega first appeared in court on June 5, according to online court records. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 10.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact us at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow us at X @fern_cerv_.

“60 Minutes” stars Leslie Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim

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In a new staff memo, 60 Minutes correspondents Leslie Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim revealed that Scott Perry will remain on the show after he became embroiled in a dispute with CBS executives.

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The longtime correspondents of “60 Minutes” are revealing their plans for the future of the news program, which is in turmoil following the firing of colleague Scott Pelley.

Leslie Stahl, Bill Whitaker and John Wertheim confirmed they will remain on the CBS show in a memo shared with staff and obtained by USA TODAY on Friday, June 5th.

“We had a hard time deciding whether to stay or not,” they said, adding: “We feared that our return would be interpreted as supporting the existing power structure.”

“That is simply, categorically not true,” the correspondent continued. “This is why we’re here to stay. We don’t want to see 60 Minutes disappear.”

The comments came after Perry, 68, was fired earlier this week from the Emmy Award-winning show, which had been on the air for more than 20 years. USA TODAY reported on Tuesday, June 2, that Perry’s firing stemmed from an internal dispute with CBS executives, which resulted in him not receiving severance or other benefits effective immediately.

During a heated staff meeting, Perry accused CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of “murdering” the news organization, according to a recording obtained by The New York Times and reported on Monday, June 1. Tensions also escalated with Nick Bilton, the new executive producer of 60 Minutes.

Why was Scott Pelley fired? Explaining the recent “60 Minutes” controversy

In a statement to USA TODAY on Friday, a CBS News spokesperson said the network is “excited for Season 59 of 60 Minutes, with Leslie, Bill and John as star correspondents and Nick at the helm.” The new season will reportedly debut on September 13th.

Mr. Stahl, Mr. Whittaker and Mr. Wertheim also expressed disappointment in CBS’ recent mass layoffs, which were dubbed “Black Thursday” in the industry. In addition to Perry’s firing, a number of other 60 Minutes staff members were also let go, including longtime executive producer Tanya Simon, editor-in-chief Dragan Mihajlović, and correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega.

“We remain deeply shaken by the dismissal of Tanya and Dragan, strong leaders respected by all,” the correspondents said in a note. “As far as we know, and no explanation has ever been given, they were expelled for fighting for our 60 Minutes values ​​and standing up for our independence and integrity.”

They added: “Newsrooms should not be run like dictatorships. Cooperation and discussion is how we have always worked since ’60.”[Show creator]Don Hewitt actually encouraged us to defend our work loudly and passionately. ”

Scott Perry says: Former “60 Minutes” anchor talks about being fired by CBS

In a statement released on Wednesday, June 3, the day after his firing became public, Perry called the changes taking place at “60 Minutes” and CBS “heartbreaking.” The award-winning broadcast journalist also detailed recent shocking allegations at the station, including that he was instructed by “new management” to “inject falsehoods and bias into politically sensitive stories.”

Mr Perry also lamented how his former colleagues, whom he described as “good people”, were “silenced” and “brutally fired for no reason”.

“They asserted fairness against the forces of political bias,” Perry said. “They upheld professionalism over disruption.”

Industry unions condemn ‘shocking’ firings on ’60 Minutes’

The entertainment industry’s two largest labor unions, the Screen Actors Guild-National Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Writers Guild of America, have spoken out against the layoffs at 60 Minutes.

“SAG-AFTRA condemns CBS News management’s continued attack on the foundation of CBS News,” SAG-AFTRA said in a statement Thursday, June 4. “The company’s latest decision to fire several veteran journalists from 60 Minutes is shocking.”

The union added: “Journalists, like all workers, have the right under federal law to speak out on behalf of their colleagues about workplace concerns without fear of employer retaliation or punishment. SAG-AFTRA stands ready to pursue and support any legal action related to the company’s actions over the past few weeks.”

Tom Fontana, president of the WGA’s sister union, the Writers Guild of America East, said in a letter Thursday that recent developments at CBS News are “more than just ideological interference with the news” and “demonstrate a deep disdain for the profession of journalism,” according to the Los Angeles Times.

“It’s clear that the upper echelons of CBS have a near-constant level of editorial intervention that was previously unthinkable,” Fontana said.

This story has been updated to add new information.

Contributors: Anthony Robledo and Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY

Stocks and bonds sell off after strong employment report

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Financial markets plunged after better-than-expected U.S. jobs data, setting the stage for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates sooner than investors expected.

The S&P 500 composite index fell 2.6% to close at 7,384, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average regained nearly 700 points, or 1.4%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index fell 4.2%, or more than 1,100 points, to close at nearly 25,709 points.

Meanwhile, the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note rose nearly 7 basis points to around 4.551%. Bond yields, or interest rates, move in the opposite direction to prices, causing investors to sell bonds in an environment of rising inflation.

U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, with a report for the past two months revised upward to show 93,000 more jobs than previously expected, the Labor Department announced Friday.

Following the jobs report, several analysts said a strong economy and rising prices would likely lead to the Federal Reserve raising interest rates sooner rather than later.

On Friday, Liz Ann Saunders, chief investment strategist at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, told USA TODAY that inflation is being driven up by broader forces than just the Iran war. Expect prices to remain high for longer, she said.

If the Fed raises rates, borrowing will become more expensive. Growth-oriented companies that require more borrowing to finance expansion are more vulnerable to a higher interest rate environment. On Friday, two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track semiconductor manufacturers fell sharply. The iShares PHLX Semiconductors ETF (SOXX) and Invesco Dynamic Semiconductors ETF (PSI) both fell at least 10%.

Rising prices also reduce the value of bonds that investors buy to generate a steady stream of income.

Video shows how astronauts were forced to temporarily evacuate due to an air leak on the ISS

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NASA has ordered five astronauts aboard the International Space Station to temporarily evacuate their spacecraft and prepare for evacuation as efforts are underway to repair a worsening air leak in the Russian portion of the station.

Russian cosmonauts tackled the leak. NASA canceled the order two hours later and told the astronauts they could return to the station and resume normal operations. The rate of air leakage is under investigation.

The air leak was first discovered in September 2019 and is located in the station’s Russian orbital segment, a transport tunnel known as PrK. The tunnel connects the Zvezda service module and the docked spacecraft.

Mission control ordered the astronauts to don spacesuits and board the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Freedom as part of an “advanced safety posture.” The spacecraft is docked with the station’s Harmony module.

The order was issued “out of an abundance of caution,” NASA spokeswoman Bethany Stevens said in a post on X just after 9 a.m. ET on June 5.

Multiple attempts have been made over the years to fix air leaks. Although it has decreased, it has not gone away and has recently gotten worse.

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How are air leaks sealed? international space station?

The cabin pressure inside the station is constantly monitored. When a drop in pressure is detected, the hatch is closed and the station is isolated. Use pressure tests and ultrasonic leak detectors to determine the cause.

Once the source is located, seal it with Kapton tape, epoxy, or other patch and sealing compound, depending on the type and location of the leak. The area will be repressurized if necessary and the air pressure will be checked and monitored.

In response to years of leaks in Zvezda’s PrK tunnel, NASA and Roscosmos have taken operational mitigation measures, including keeping the tunnel closed until needed.

Who is on the International Space Station?

Seven astronauts are on the station as part of Expedition 74. Four of them are members of the Crew-12 mission, which arrived on February 13 and is scheduled to depart in September.

The remaining three people boarded the Soyuz MS-28 on November 27, 2025.

They are scheduled to leave in July.

The International Space Station has operated for more than 25 years in low Earth orbit at an altitude of approximately 400 miles. Used for research and civilian commercial missions.

NASA plans to keep the station in operation until 2030, but some in Congress want it to remain in orbit until late 2032. The station will then be dropped in a controlled manner to a remote location in the ocean.

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SOURCE USA TODAY NETWORK REPORTS AND INVESTIGATIONS. Reuters; NASA; Artechnica.com

A Gas-X recall has been issued for softgels sold nationwide. The reason is as follows

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Please check your medicine cabinet. A bottle of Gas-X, meant to relieve symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain and indigestion, may have the opposite effect.

Manufacturer Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels (125 mg in 120-count and 72-count bottles), according to a notice posted June 4 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

According to the company, these products have been in circulation since around April 13, 2026 and have been removed due to potential contamination. According to the FDA notice, Haleon said the problem was caused by a leak in its machinery during the packaging process, which could allow diluted propylene glycol-based coolant to drip into drug bottles.

Propylene glycol is a colorless, nearly odorless liquid used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications. According to WebMD, it is considered safe in small, regulated amounts. But if softgels are contaminated with this substance, they can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, according to the FDA.

Haleon said it has not received any reports of illness so far.

Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels, identified by green capsules and green striped packaging, are used to relieve gas-related pressure, bloating, and discomfort. Other Gas-X products are not included in the recall.

Learn more about the Gas-X recall here.

Further recalls: Bread sold at Costco and Walmart is recalled for salmonella

Affected lots, distribution periods, and product ranges

The following four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels sold between April 13, 2026 and May 14, 2026 are affected by the recall:

  • Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 120 Count. UPC: 300674350419, Lot Number: TL8K, YH9X, YH9Y, Expiration Date: November 30, 2028. These were distributed from April 13th to May 5th, 2026.
  • Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 72 Count. UPC: 300439005721, Lot Number: X78N, Expiration Date: November 30, 2028. These were distributed from May 5th to May 14th, 2026.

Other Gas-X products, including Gas-X Ultra, Gas-X Maximum and Gas-X Ultimate, are not affected, the company said.

What consumers should do and how companies should respond

Haleon will notify distributors and retailers by phone, email or letter and will arrange for product returns. Consumers who purchased Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels during the distribution period are advised to check their lot numbers and immediately discontinue use of the matching product.

Consumers can contact Haleon Consumer Relations to arrange returns or request refunds by calling 1-800-245-1040, emailing mystory.us@haleon.com, or using the company’s online contact form. We also recommend that you consult your healthcare provider if you experience any symptoms that may be related to the use of the product.

Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com or X @athompsonUSAT..

President Trump considers government investment in AI companies

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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said he is considering having the federal government take a stake in an artificial intelligence company, likening the concept to a “partnership with the American people.”

President Trump said he plans to meet with executives from the nation’s largest AI companies as early as next week to discuss the possibility of the government taking a “portion” stake in the companies.

President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on June 5, “The idea is to provide goods to the American people, and the American people essentially become partners in business.” “I’ve talked to all of them,” he said of AI companies. “There’s something very interesting about this, where it almost becomes a partnership with the American people. We’ll look at it. We’ll look at it.”

Trump’s comments came after NOTUS reported that Trump administration officials have discussed the possibility of acquiring stakes in AI companies with tech executives, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who first pitched the idea to Trump in early 2025.

more: President Trump signs AI order requiring companies to give government early access

NOTUS, citing three anonymous sources familiar with the talks, said the talks would see companies voluntarily transfer their shares to the government and investment proceeds to be used for public purposes, including potentially paying dividends to U.S. households. It is not clear how the government could legally compel companies to hand over their shares to the government. The size of the government’s capital is also unclear.

“We’re talking about the potential for the American people to benefit from the success of AI,” President Trump said. “That way they’ll like it more.”

The rapid expansion of AI and its impact on the labor market and humanity itself is increasing anxiety among Americans and people around the world. President Trump signed an executive order this week requiring AI developers to voluntarily submit their models to the federal government for review for potential cybersecurity risks.

In his second term, President Trump has sharply broken with the Republican Party’s historic hold on the government’s role in the private sector in industries it deems important to the nation.

Under the Trump administration, the federal government acquired a 10% stake in semiconductor giant Intel, stakes in several companies that produce metals and minerals, and so-called “golden shares” in U.S. Steel that give the government a say in certain decisions.

Given the government’s stake in AI, President Trump will adopt an initiative also supported by Democratic Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), although the scale will likely be smaller than the senator has suggested.

more: President Trump says Intel has agreed to transfer a 10% stake in an ailing tech company to the US

Sanders said he would soon introduce legislation aimed at giving the government 50% ownership of the nation’s largest AI companies. This is enough to give the government de facto decision-making power. Sanders wrote in a June 1 New York Times op-ed that his bill would impose a one-time 50% tax on corporate stock.

Asked about Sanders’ plans, Trump told reporters: “We’ve been talking about it for the past year,” adding that some voters who supported Sanders in the 2016 Democratic primary also supported him in the general election.

“As far as the economy is concerned, there are some areas where we are not that far apart,” Trump said.

X Contact Joey Garrison at @joeygarrison.

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On June 4, police said a group of gunmen rained down bullets at a gas station in Louisiana, killing a woman who was not their intended target.

Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr. said at a news conference that the suspects used the stolen vehicle to surveil another vehicle at a poultry processing plant. At some point, the possible target got out of the car and Patricia Shepard, 50, who needed a ride home, got in.

The suspects then followed the vehicle to a gas station. When the driver got out of the car, the gunmen fired 70 to 80 shots into the car, killing Shepard, the video showed.

Bergeron called Shepard a “totally innocent victim” and said, “Unfortunately, she was in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Bergeron said the getaway vehicle used in the shooting was also involved in a carjacking in McComb, Mississippi. The chief declined to discuss a motive for the shooting, but said police were actively investigating leads regarding two or three suspects.

“We will not rest until these despicable people go to prison,” Bergeron said.

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Details are emerging after “Top Gun: Maverick” actor James Handy was stabbed to death and police arrested his girlfriend’s son in connection with the stabbing.

The actor, known for his roles in Arachnophobia, Jumanji and the Top Gun sequels, died on Wednesday, June 3, at the age of 81, after allegedly being stabbed by his girlfriend’s son, Michael Gledhill. The Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement that they received a call around 9:30 a.m. on June 3, during which the caller confessed, saying, “I am a son of man, and I have just killed a man who committed a crime.”

When authorities arrived at the scene — the home of Mr. Handy’s girlfriend, where his adult son was living — they found Mr. Handy “unconscious and suffering from a stab wound to the chest” in the front yard. He was then taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Here’s everything you need to know about the case so far.

James Handy’s girlfriend’s son arrested on suspicion of stabbing death

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, police arrested Gledhill, 44, the son of Handy’s girlfriend, and charged him with one count of murder. His bail was set at $2 million.

Gledhill remained in custody as of Friday, June 5th.

Who is James Handy’s girlfriend?

Wendy Gledhill, Handy’s partner and the suspect’s mother, told TMZ that her son was diagnosed with schizophrenia and that Handy stopped taking his medication a week before he died. She also shared a message for Handy’s family.

“They know that I loved him very much. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry that this happened. I’m still in shock. I still don’t understand,” she said, the outlet reported.

It is unclear whether Wendy was home at the time of the incident.

USA TODAY has reached out to a representative for Handy for comment.

Who did “Top Gun” actor James Handy play in the movie?

Handy’s most recent and last acting appearance was in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, where he played bartender Jimmy.

Handy’s agent, Pam Ellis-Evenas, paid tribute to Handy in a statement to USA TODAY on Friday, June 5th.

“I couldn’t ask for a more talented, humble and kind customer and friend than James Handy,” she said.

James Handy’s film and television appearances over the years

Born in New York City, Handy began a 45-year acting career that included roles in both television and film.

In addition to “Top Gun,” Handy is best known for his roles as an exterminator in the original 1995 version of “Jumanji,” a doctor in 2017’s “Logan,” and a priest in the 2000 Bruce Willis film “Unbreakable,” directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

On television, Handy appeared in three seasons of J. J. Abrams’ thriller Alias ​​from 2002 to 2006, playing CIA Director Arthur DeBrind. He also played the role of Lou Handleman on ABC’s crime drama The Profiler from 1997 to 1998.

In 2022, Handy produced and starred in the drama “Street to Table”.

James Handy’s last public appearance

Handy last appeared at a public event at the 2017 screening of “Senior Entourage” with co-stars David Lockhart, Ed Asner, Mark Rydell, Brian Connors and Helen Reddy. The project will be released in 2021, and the official synopsis describes it as a “wild and quirky mockumentary with real-life cast and crew producing the film.”

According to the synopsis, “With an eclectic cast of characters ranging in age from 8 to 88, the show has a free-spirited improvisational feel, like ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ for older people or ‘Seinfeld’ for older people.” It’s a comedy about nothing special.

The cast also included Jamie Lee Curtis and Laverne Cox.

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Dutch Bros., an Arizona-based coffee chain, announced it will open stores in at least four states this summer.

The company did not provide a specific opening date, but told USA TODAY it will definitely open in June. One of the locations is in North Carolina, bringing the total number of coffee shops in the Tar Heel State to 10.

As of June 2026, the company has 1,234 locations in the United States. The brand is concentrated in states such as California (246), Texas (229), Oregon (157), and Arizona (103).

The company’s store openings in June appear to be in states with a small number of locations, such as Ohio (5 stores) and Illinois (7 stores).

Here’s what we know about the opening.

Need coffee? Dutch Bros. opens in Clemson, offering diverse drink menu

Which four states will receive new locations?

Dutch Bros. advertises itself as a coffee shop known for its upbeat music, snacks, and “broistas” (employees). The company also has a secret drink menu, which it unveiled to customers this spring.

Just a few of the company’s secret drink menus include the Red Velvet White Chocolate Blend Mocha, an espresso-based drink with white chocolate sauce, chocolate milk, and red velvet, and the Funky Monkey, another espresso-based drink mixed with double chocolate sauce and banana syrup and topped with whipped cream.

Dutch Bros. previously told USA TODAY in the spring that the company plans to open a store in Greenville, South Carolina. Alabaster, Alabama. and Titusville, Florida. According to the company’s website, these locations are operational.

The company says it plans to open another one in National City, California, soon.

Dutch Brothers News: The coffee chain is expanding into four new cities. See future locations.

This month, Dutch Bros is bringing Brawl Stars to the following locations:

Contributor: Paige Moore, USA TODAY

Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s Trends team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia (757). Email sdmartin@usatoday.com.

President Trump says Major League Baseball needs a salary cap

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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Major League Baseball needs a salary cap, respecting the position of owners who are working to develop a new collective bargaining agreement to avoid a lockout after the 2026 season.

“If you don’t have a salary cap, you can’t play sports because they can’t help themselves,” President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on June 5. “Football has a salary cap. It should have been done a long time ago.

Trump appeared to be referring to the 1994 and 1995 MLB strikes, adding, “Frankly, it’s shocking that they didn’t put a cap in place years ago. They had a chance to put a cap in place and they blew it.”

more: MLB Players Association holds first meeting to discuss new labor dispute. Lockout coming?

MLB’s current collective bargaining agreement ends on December 1st. MLB is the only of the four major U.S. sports leagues that does not have a cap on the amount teams can spend on roster salaries. This arrangement typically favors large-market teams. The salary cap has long been abolished for the MLB Players Association.

Labor negotiations began last week. MLB has proposed a salary cap of $245.3 million, including benefits, which is lower than the current salaries of the eight MLB clubs and would require a total of $578 million in salary cuts. The league has proposed a minimum annual salary of $171.2 million, which would require a combined $617 million increase for the 12 teams.

more: MLB owner officially proposes strict salary cap for baseball world

The players’ association firmly rejected this proposal. Bruce Meyer, interim executive director of the MLB Players Association, said the cap would reduce salaries by $500 million and make some contracts non-guaranteed.

The players’ association proposed guaranteeing each team a minimum revenue share of $240 million each season, with the league’s lowest-earning team receiving monetary bonuses for making the playoffs or achieving a winning record.

more: MLB Players Association firmly rejects the league’s salary cap plan, calling it bad in every way.

The proposal would impose penalties on teams that don’t pass revenue-sharing money back to players, and each club would be required to pay at least $150 million in annual salaries. The association also proposed nearly doubling the minimum annual salary from $780,000 to $1.5 million and shortening the free agency period for players over 30 from six to five years.

The previous MLB lockout lasted 99 days from December 2021 to March 2022, but did not eliminate games from the regular season.

It’s perhaps no surprise that Trump views labor negotiations from the owners’ perspective. Trump, an avid sports fan, owned the American Football League’s New Jersey Generals from 1983 to 1985 before the league disbanded.

Contributor: Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY

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Some Facebook users could receive a second payment from the privacy settlement

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Facebook’s class action lawsuit settlement means some users will receive a second round of bonus payments after the first round of checks was issued last year.

In May, a California court approved a second round of payments in a $725 million settlement over allegations that Facebook misused user data, according to a settlement website and court filings.

The first payments were made late last year, but about $100 million still remains in the fund, according to court filings.

The settlement, reached in 2023, stems from multiple lawsuits against Facebook alleging that the company allowed third parties to access user data without permission.

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, denied wrongdoing in the case but agreed to the settlement to avoid a trial, according to the settlement website.

Here’s what you need to know about the second bonus payment.

Who is eligible to receive a second payment with Facebook Payments? Can I still sign up?

According to the payment site, only those who received and cashed out the first payment are eligible to receive the second payment in the settlement.

Any U.S. resident who used Facebook between May 24, 2007 and December 22, 2022 was eligible for the settlement. In order to receive payment, affected users had until August 25, 2023 to file a lawsuit.

If a user is eligible but does not apply by the deadline, they will not receive a payment in the second wave because they did not receive a payment in the first wave.

When will my Facebook payments be paid?

The settlement administrator will make bonus payments over the next four weeks starting June 9, according to the website.

Those eligible for the second payment will be notified via email 3-4 days before the payment is made.

How much is the second payment with Facebook payments?

Settlement administrators estimate more than 15 million people will receive a second round of payments, according to court filings. After deducting management fees from the remaining $100 million pot, that leaves about $95 million for bonus payments.

The total amount each eligible claimant will receive in their second bonus payment will depend on what the application documents call “allocation points,” but the Administrator estimates it will range from $4.67 to $7.32 each.

“Allocation Points” are the number of months a User was on Facebook during the Qualification Period. This means that someone who used Facebook for 24 months, or 2 years, from May 24, 2007 to December 22, 2022, would have 24 “allocation points.”

What is the Facebook settlement about?

The lawsuit that was settled was brought in the wake of the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal. The marketing company, which has since been shut down, was accused of improperly harvesting and sharing Facebook users’ information to target voters in the 2016 presidential election.

Specifically, the lawsuit alleges that Facebook shared user data without consent with third parties, including app developers, business partners, advertisers and data brokers, and then failed to monitor how the data was used.

Those cases were consolidated into a single complaint in 2018, followed by years of litigation. In December 2022, Facebook’s parent company Meta and the plaintiffs agreed to settle the lawsuit.

Mr. Mehta denied the charges in the lawsuit, but moved to settle the case to resolve it, according to court documents.

Melina Khan is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. X Keep up with her at @melinakh and on Instagram @bymelinakhan.

How undecided voters can play a key role in the DC mayoral election

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Janice Louise George, who held a five-point lead over McDuffie, a Kenyan, has widened her lead over her top rival in a Washington D.C. mayoral poll released last month.

His lead has widened to double digits, according to a poll released Friday by the Washington Post and George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government.

But in an election that introduced ranked-choice voting for the first time and with a large number of undecided voters, the path to victory remains unclear.

Here’s what the latest poll found:

D.C. mayoral race standings after latest poll

Among the 836 Democratic voters planning to vote in this month’s primary, D.C. Councilman Louis George leads McDuffie by 11 percentage points.

The two had a wide lead over the remaining candidates, including Vincent Orange, Gary Goodweather and Rini Sampath, all of whom received less than 5% of the vote.

more: How do DC mayoral candidates plan to make the city affordable again?

But the survey found that 25% of likely voters are undecided, which could have a big impact on the primary.

“At least in theory, it gives Mr. McDuffie a chance to make a case and win over some persuasive voters,” said Rosell, dean of the Schall School of Policy and Government.

Ranked voting, introduced in this year’s election, is a measure overwhelmingly supported by Washington, D.C. voters in 2024, where voters choose their favorite candidate and then rank their favorite candidates. This helps determine the winner if no candidate receives more than 50% of the first-choice votes.

However, polls showed that Louis George still held a double-digit lead even after taking second and third candidates into account.

more: What will DC mayoral candidates do about the teen takeover?

Polls show Louis George’s lead is strongest among young voters and white voters, while McDuffie holds a 5-point lead among black voters.

Progressive candidate Louis George has a significant 45-point advantage among voters who identify as “very liberal.” Mr. McDuffie has an advantage with moderate and conservative voters.

Rozelle said Louis George is “clearly a candidate that has the support of the progressive left, and they see her as an agent of change in the city.”

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