Cough, cough: Flu is on the rise. President Trump is sparring with his Ukrainian counterpart. Speaking of fights, more drama in the legal battle between two former co-stars. |
👋 Hi all! Rebecca Morin here. It's the birthday of one of my favorite artists, Chappell Roan! I know this isn't the Pink Pony Club, but let's get dancing to Wednesday's news. |
Flu season knocking down everyone |
Sorry to say, you're not the only one getting sick this winter. The United States is seeing the worst flu season in more than a decade, with cases still trending up. Health officials say the outbreak is accompanied by rising infection rates for other viruses, including RSV, COVID-19 and the gastrointestinal bug norovirus. |
By the numbers: There's been at least 29 million flu infections this season, according to CDC estimates. At least 370,000 hospitalizations and 16,000 deaths have been caused by the virus. 👉 Why are flu cases surging? |
Trump calls Ukraine president a 'dictator' |
Ukraine isn't in the good graces of the United States under a Trump presidency. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "a dictator without elections," just hours after he accused Ukraine of starting the war with Russia. Zelenskyy in turn accused Trump of repeating Russian disinformation. U.S. and Russian officials met earlier this week – without Ukrainian representation – to discuss terms to end Russia's 3-year-old invasion of Ukraine. 👉 How the U.S. is departing from previous stance. | Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet at Trump Tower in New York City on September 27, 2024. Shannon Stapleton, REUTERS |
iPhone adds a new member to family |
Looking for a new phone? You're in luck. Apple just announced their new budget-friendly device, the iPhone 16e. It's the fourth edition of the company's more affordable line of phones and also debuts Apple's first cellular modem. |
So what's different? The new device will be larger, utilize Face ID, feature a USB-C charging port and include a 48-megapixel camera lens. 📱 How much does it cost? | Apple announced the fourth edition of the budget-friendly iPhone on Wednesday. The new smartphone will be available for pre-order on Feb. 21 and in stores on Feb. 28. Apple |
Lively, Baldoni feud not ending soon |
And the drama continues. The ongoing legal battle between former co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni saw a new development Tuesday. Lively, in an amended complaint, alleged that two additional actress involved with the film "It Ends With Us" are prepared to testify against Baldoni as well as Jamey Heath, the co-chair of Wayfarer Studios, which produced the movie. |
What the complaint says: Lively's lawyers built upon the actress' previous claims of sexual harassment, including accounts from additional female cast members who were allegedly similarly uncomfortable on set. According to the complaint, Lively and her fellow actresses commented on Baldoni's alleged tendency to make unwanted sexual comments. 👉 What to know about the legal battle | Blake Lively poses for a photocall during the premiere of the movie "It Ends with Us" in Copenhagen on Aug. 9, 2024. NILS MEILVANG, Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Ima |
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