New York Rep. George Santos was arrested on federal criminal charges. And an over the counter birth control pill could be coming soon. |
👋 Hello! Laura Davis here. It's time for Wednesday's news. |
But first: Eyes to the sky, y'all! 🌌 Northern lights could be visible tonight – possibly even farther south than usual. Here's where and when to see. |
US Rep. George Santos arrested on federal criminal charges |
Santos is in hot water. In a reckoning for a web of fraud and deceit, the freshman New York lawmaker, infamous for fabricating his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits. Santos said afterward that he wouldn't drop his reelection bid, defying calls to resign. Santos, 34, was released on $500,000 bond following his arraignment, after turning himself in to face 13-count federal charges of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and making false statements to Congress. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. Here's everything we know. | Rep. George Santos leaves the federal courthouse in Central Islip, New York, on Wednesday after he pleaded not guilty to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress. Seth Wenig, AP |
FDA panel backs OTC birth control pill |
Before the end of the year, someone needing birth control pills might be able to pick up a pack off the shelf at their local CVS or Walgreens. An FDA advisory panel on Wednesday unanimously recommended the agency allow the Opill birth control pill to be available over the counter in the U.S. for the first time ever. Experts on the panel said they were confident they could, and the benefits of making the pill more widely available far outweigh any risks. A final decision is expected this summer. What to know. | The Opill birth control pill, produced by drugmaker Perrigo, was recommended for over-the-counter sale by the Food and Drug Administration. USA Today |
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Report: Inflation still up there, but grocery costs cooling |
Inflation is still high, but hey: Eggs are getting cheaper! Inflation slowed for a tenth straight month in April as another drop in grocery bills offset a rebound in gasoline costs, providing some relief to Americans squeezed by a two-year run-up in prices. Gasoline prices jumped 3% just in April. By contrast, grocery prices dropped for a second straight month. Overall, consumer prices increased 4.9% from a year earlier, down from 5% in March and a 40-year high of 9.1% last June, according to the Labor Department's consumer price index. Here's the full report. |
W. Virginia coach sidelined over homophobic slur |
Two days after West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins used a homophobic slur multiple times during a radio interview, the Hall of Famer is facing the music. The university says it will reduce Huggins' pay for the 2023-24 season by $1 million. He will also be suspended for the first three games of the season and undergo sensitivity training. The university also put Huggins on notice, warning him that any similar incidents would result in immediate termination. Here's everything we know. | West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins Amy Kontras, USA TODAY Sports | Buddy Holly, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, won Best in Show. TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP via Getty Images |
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