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| We made it through another work week, Daily Briefing readers! Happy Friday! Thousands of Palestinians celebrated in the streets after a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas took effect. And in Washington, President Joe Biden will host his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in in a bid to finally denuclearize North Korea. |
| Steve and Jane are here with Friday's news. |
| 🐀 New this morning: The Environmental Protection Agency has known for years that many of the nation's water storage tanks are deteriorating. (If you're squeamish, look away now) – Inspectors have found bloated snakes, mice and raccoons floating in them. |
| 💉 The United States' seven-day average of deaths has fallen below 500 for the first time in over a year. Tap here for the latest COVID-19 updates. |
| ⚖ CNN disclosed that prosecutors in the Trump Justice Department obtained phone and email records of one of its reporters. |
| 🔴 'Not tolerating this nonsense': Amazon is shutting down a construction site in Connecticut, after a seventh noose in the last month was found there. |
| 📺 CNN host Chris Cuomo's discussions with the staff of his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo were "inappropriate," the TV channel said. Chris Cuomo has apologized. |
| 🎧 On today's 5 Things podcast, White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian fills us in on the cease-fire in Gaza. You can listen to the podcast every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your smart speaker. |
| 🗞️ How well have you been following the news this week? Test your knowledge with our quiz! |
| Here's what's happening today: |
Palestinians celebrate after cease-fire takes effect in Gaza |
| Following 11 days of military confrontation, a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas militants took effect Thursday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the truce, brokered by Egyptian officials. Taher Nounou, a Hamas official, also confirmed the deal. The development followed the most recent round of violence in the region, with least 230 Palestinians and 12 Israelis killed. Palestinians celebrated by the thousands early Friday, with many viewing the truce as a costly but clear victory for the Islamic militant group Hamas over a far more powerful Israel. |
Biden hosting South Korean president at the White House |
| President Joe Biden will host South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the White House Friday as the two leaders seek complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Biden is pushing a middle ground between the "grand bargain" approach of former President Donald Trump and Barack Obama's "strategic patience" to halt the reclusive nation's nuclear weapons program. Earlier this month, North Korea warned the United States will face "a very grave situation" because Biden "made a big blunder" in his recent speech by calling the country a security threat. |
What else people are reading: |
| 🔵 "I loved every moment of that show – I mean truck." The series finale of "Last Man Standing" aired and Tim Allen said he wishes it could go on. |
| 🔵 Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she will grant one-on-one interviews to mark the anniversary of her inauguration solely to journalists of color. |
| 🔵 Fact check: An image claiming to show President Joe Biden inappropriately touching White House press secretary Jen Psaki has been altered – twice. |
| 🔵 Goodbye, IE: Microsoft will retire its Internet Explorer web browser for certain versions of Windows 10 on June 15, 2022. |
| 🔵 Princes William and Harry lambasted the BBC after a report said a reporter used "deceitful behavior," to persuade their mother, Princess Diana, to sit for a shocking 1995 interview. |
 | | Prince William delivers a statement on Wednesday, May 20, 2021. | | Screenshot courtesy of @KensingtonRoyal; USA TODAY graphic | |
Texas Gov. Abbott's order banning schools, officials from requiring masks takes effect |
| Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order that bans local governments – including counties, cities, public health authorities and public schools – from requiring masks goes into effect Friday night. Entities that defy Abbott's order could face a fine of up to $1,000. Texans can only be required to wear masks in businesses that require them, at state-supported living centers, government-owned or operated hospitals and several criminal justice facilities. Public schools may leave face covering requirements in effect until June 4, but Abbott's edict came as some were weighing whether to end the use of masks indoors for summer and fall or wait until more students are vaccinated against COVID-19. |
Girl's quick thinking during kidnap attempt gets 'SVU' star's attention |
 | | Amber Bonal holds a photo of her daughter Alyssa | | Pensacola News Journal photo; USA TODAY graphic | |
| Amber Bonal, the mother of Alyssa Bonal, the Florida girl who fended off a would-be kidnapper, said the 11-year-old marked the man with blue slime and thought of the NBC drama "Law & Order: SVU" when she did it. |
| "SVU" star Mariska Hargitay got word of the story and commended the brave young fan on Instagram. |
Asian American community bands together for star-studded TV special |
| The Asian American community is banding together Friday in a TV special to show unity amid ongoing violent, racist incidents throughout the U.S. Artists of part-Asian descent, including R&B singer Jhené Aiko and rapper Saweetie, are set to perform during the TV special "See Us Unite for Change – The Asian American Foundation in service of the AAPI Community." The event will air at 8 p.m. ET/PT on a series of channels including MTV, BET, VH1 and Comedy Central, as well as on Facebook Watch. Actor Ken Jeong will host the special. |
Newsmakers in their own words: Jane Goodall on biodiversity loss |
 | | Jane Goodall in 2020 | | AFP photo via Getty Images; USA TODAY graphic | |
| Primatologist Jane Goodall, during a conversation with USA TODAY, said that she's very worried about climate change and species extinction, but still is hopeful that public attention – especially from children – will save animals and the planet. |
'The Me You Can't See': Oprah, Prince Harry launch mental health series |
| Apple TV+ is launching a documentary series created by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry on Friday. "The Me You Can't See," will feature high profile guests, like Lady Gaga and Glenn Close, and experts to discuss living with the challenges of mental health issues. "Now more than ever, there is an immediate need to replace the shame surrounding mental health with wisdom, compassion, and honesty," Winfrey said. Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle opened up about their own struggles with mental health during an interview with Winfrey. |
ICYMI: Some of our top stories published Thursday |
| 🗳 'First martyr of the voting rights movement': Like George Floyd, Jimmie Lee Jackson's killing by police in 1965 inspired a movement. His death led to equal voting rights, but his name has been forgotten. |
| 🏈 Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell turned down a eight-year, $68.5 million deal to coach the NFL's Detroit Lions, according to a report. |
| ❄️ The largest recorded iceberg – more than three times the size of Los Angeles – has broken off from Antarctica. |
| ⚖ The stakes of investigations into former President Donald Trump, his business and the people in his close orbit increased this week. Here's what we know. |
📸 Photo of the day: Amazing goal caps a furious comeback in Florida 📸 |
 | | May 20: Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime in Game 3 of the first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. | | Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports | |
| Florida's Ryan Lomberg scored in overtime to cap a furious comeback and lift the Panthers past the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of their first-round playoff matchup. |
| Head here to see more photos from the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. |
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