Trump sparks divisions over border deal, Justin Timberlake’s new single and what to expect from the NFL conference championships
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Good morning, folks. For your weekend grocery haul, consider buying Trader Joe’s eight most popular foods, as voted by customers. Now, on to the news.
NEED TO KNOW
Trump sparks divisions over border deal
Donald Trump’s growing influence as the GOP frontrunner of the 2024 election may derail weeks of bipartisan negotiations around tougher immigration laws at the U.S.-Mexico border.
What Trump said: Yesterday, he criticized the potential agreement as a “gift” to Democrats and “meaningless” in terms of what it would do. [CBS News]
GOP divisions: Some Republican senators have sought to fulfill Trump’s wishes to kill the bill, while others argue that it would be “immoral” to do so to help Trump win in November. [NBC News]
The bigger picture: Immigration has emerged as a top issue this election cycle, in part due to record crossings at the southern border and the busing of migrants to Democratic-led cities. [GMA]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
🏀 LeBron’s 20th All-Star team
LeBron James was selected to start at the NBA All-Star Game for a record-setting 20th time. He’s been named the game’s MVP three times in the past and has served as captain for the last six years. [Yahoo Sports]
💊 Robitussin recall
The FDA announced that eight lots of Robitussin cough syrup have been recalled nationwide due to high levels of yeast, which could cause fungal infections. This includes the brand’s Honey CF Max Day and Nighttime products. [AP]
🌍 Israel’s U.N. genocide case
The U.N.’s top court stopped short of ordering Israel to cease its offensive in Gaza but said that it must take steps to prevent genocide, after South Africa brought the case to the World Court earlier this month. [Reuters]
💰 Younger adults’ finances
In a new survey, a majority of young adults ages 18 to 34 say they remain financially dependent on their parents. This includes receiving money for expenses like phone bills and rent. [CBS News]
🎵 Timberlake’s new single
Justin Timberlake released his new single “Selfish” and announced that his album Everything I Thought I Was will drop later this year. It’ll be his first record since 2018. [Washington Post]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
✈️ The World War II drama Masters of the Air streamed its first two episodes on Apple TV+. [Hollywood Reporter]
📺 Episodes 1 and 2 of the limited series Expats, starring Nicole Kidman, are on Prime Video. [AV Club]
🏀 The Mavericks play the Hawks tonight at 7 p.m. ET on the NBA app and Peacock, two days after Mavs star Luka Doncic got into a trash-talking controversy. [Arizona Republic]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Daily Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 2020, 18-year-old Billie Eilish made history as the youngest Grammy winner to sweep all four main categories, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year. She’s nominated for two more awards this year for her Barbie hit “What Was I Made For?” [People / USA Today]
3 QUESTIONS
about the NFL conference championships
This Sunday’s NFL games will decide who goes to the Super Bowl. Yahoo Sports AM writer Kendall Baker breaks down the high-stakes matchups.
Lily: Who’s playing this weekend?
Kendall: The Ravens host the Chiefs in the AFC championship game, and the 49ers host the Lions in the NFC championship game.
Lily: What should I look for during the games?
Kendall: Ravens-Chiefs is all about the QB battle: Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson. 49ers-Lions is pretty straightforward: The Super Bowl favorite vs. the team of destiny.
Lily: Is there anything that could affect the outcome of these games?
Kendall: The weather could play a factor in Baltimore, with wind and possibly rain expected. In San Francisco, the 49ers could be without standout receiver Deebo Samuel due to a shoulder injury.
Get more from Kendall: Subscribe to Yahoo Sports AM.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
In a birth story for the ages, Analysia Beck gave her son Micah the nickname “McFlurry” after she delivered him during a snowstorm in a McDonald’s parking lot. “Between the blizzard and the McDonald's, we think it's very fitting!” she said. [People]
Have a great day. See you next week!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Don’t want to go out this weekend? Researchers say you shouldn’t feel bad turning down social invites, but there’s a way to do it graciously. [Washington Post]
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