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| Wednesday, you've arrived! Good morning and feliz Cinco de Mayo to all the Daily Briefing readers taking part! |
| It's Jane, catching you up with what's happening: |
| 🔵 'From the desk of Donald J. Trump.' It's the new website the former president has launched just as the potential Facebook ban looms. Here's more on that. |
| 🗳 A Florida high school student accused of rigging her school's homecoming queen election will be charged as an adult and faces up to a 16-year sentence. |
| 👀 Mark Wahlberg has put on 20 pounds for a new film role (and plans to gain even more!!). See his transformation. |
| 🔵Authorities arrested a man suspected of stabbing two Asian women in San Francisco, one of a number of unprovoked attacks on Asian Americans in recent months. |
| 💔 Chris Pratt and Anna Faris were often stamped as #couplegoals. Almost four years since their split, Faris said there were "a lot of things I ignored that I really shouldn't have." |
| 👀 Did it seem to anyone else that Jimmy and Roslyn Carter look tiny? The optical illusion, explained. Check it out here on Instagram. (Oh and PS, follow us!) |
| 🎧 And, on today's 5 Things podcast, Supreme Court correspondent John Fritze breaks down a court argument on low-level drug sentences. You can listen to the podcast every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your smart speaker. |
| More news you need to know: |
Will the Facebook, Instagram bans on Donald Trump stick? |
| Facebook's Oversight Board is due to rule at 9 am ET whether former President Donald Trump's suspension on the platform should remain permanent . In January, the tech giant suspended Trump's accounts on Facebook and Instagram after a group of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The decision at the time had the support of most Americans, according a survey from the Harris Poll. But Trump supporters and free speech advocates warned it set a dangerous precedent. |
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Look skyward! It's the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. |
| If it's still dark where you are this morning, try to step outside and catch one of spring's top skygazing events: the Eta Aquarid meteor shower , which comes from the debris trail of the famed Halley's comet. The Aquarids will peak before dawn Wednesday but should also be impressive Thursday, according to EarthSky.org. Watchers can expect about 10 meteors an hour at its peak. Pro tip: If you're a meteor shower newbie, give yourself at least an hour of viewing time, says EarthSky. |
Other things to read this morning: |
| 🔵 The Proud Boys saw a wave of contributions from Chinese diaspora before the Capitol attack. More on that here. |
| 💉The U.S. and the World Trade Organization will discuss ways to overcome issues that are preventing COVID-19 vaccines from reaching more people. Read the latest coronavirus news here. |
| 🔵Mexico's president promised a thorough probe after at least 24 people were killed when an overpass in Mexico City collapsed, sending subway cars plunging. |
| 🟢 Want to retire some day? (Yep, I do, too.) Here is the estimated costs of a comfortable retirement in every state in the US. Check it out here. |
| 🟣 The 10 most must-see movies of summer, from 'Cruella' to 'Candyman' ... A lot of good stuff in this list! PS: We've got exclusive photos from the summer's best movies. Check those out here. |
| 🟣 Yep, Bill and Melinda Gates are divorcing: Here's what they've said about their marriage. |
| 🌎 The new normal? It's hotter. |
| 🟢 Dogecoin. It's back in the news. If you're not up on it yet, learn about it here. |
| 🔵 Derek Chauvin has requested a new trial after being convicted of George Floyd's murder. Here's an explanation of the motion. |
It's Cinco de Mayo. How are you celebrating? |
| Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo – which is today – doesn't commemorate Mexico's Independence Day, which is celebrated on Sept. 16. It actually marks the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. But the day has become popular for Americans to enjoy Mexican food, drinks and culture, and many fast-food chains are offering deals to help them celebrate. |
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'19 Kids and Counting' star Josh Duggar in court |
| Former "19 Kids and Counting" star Josh Duggar is expected to appear in federal court on Wednesday following his arrest on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. The court appearance will determine if the former reality star, who has been in jail since being arrested by the United States Marshals Service last week, will be eligible to be released on bail. A federal grand jury in the Western District of Arkansas indicted Duggar, alleging that in 2019 he "knowingly" received images of children under the age of 12. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. |
FDA working to approve COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents |
| The Food and Drug Administration is likely to authorize the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents within the next week, allowing 12- to 15-year-olds to get the shots, according to The New York Times and CNN. Vaccines so far have been authorized for use only in adults and older teens. The CDC will need to give its blessing. But first, an advisory committee will meet to consider whether the vaccine is safe and effective enough to use in younger adolescents. |
ICYMI yesterday: |
| 💍 Tallulah Willis, the youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, is engaged! See how her family shared their excitement for Willis and her film director beau Dillon Buss. |
| 📚Duchess Meghan is about to add another credit to her expanding portfolio – this time, children's book author. |
| 💰Americans who got a stimulus check during the third round of direct payments this spring can also expect a letter – from none other than President Biden. |
| 📷 And, to wrap it up, this picture below was one of my favorite images from our Day in Pictures gallery. Check out more here. |
 | | May 3, 2021: Heavy smoke haze and fog blankets Maroubra Beach in Sydney, Australia. | | Brook Mitchell, Getty Images | |
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