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Show Notes
Today’s Headlines: Yesterday, the FDA approved Opill, the first over-the-counter oral hormonal contraceptive pill in the US without a prescription. Nicknamed the "mini pill," Opill contains progestin and is similarly effective to other prescription oral contraceptives, with a 93% efficacy rate. Doctors recommend taking it at the same time daily, and if a dose is missed within a 3-hour window, using a backup method like a condom for the next 2 days. In other news, a widespread heatwave prompted heat alerts for 115 million Americans, while flooding and tornadoes occurred in certain areas. President Biden met with Nordic leaders in Helsinki, emphasizing the unity of the NATO alliance and stating that Putin has already lost the war in Ukraine. The House Ethics Committee investigation into Matt Gaetz has been revived, and the SAG-AFTRA union voted to strike, impacting scripted TV and film production.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
- NBC News: FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S.
- Axios: Expanding heat wave prompts alerts for 115 million people
- WA Post: Biden, in Finland, declares that Putin has ‘lost the war’
- Reuters: UN rights chief urges Russia to respect humanitarian law in Ukraine
- NY Times: New York Is Ordered by Appeals Court to Redraw House Map
- CNN: House Ethics Committee reaching out to witnesses in revived Matt Gaetz probe
- Variety: What SAG-AFTRA Strike Means for Summer Productions, Fall Premieres, Comic-Con and Q2 Earnings
- Deadline: Hollywood Studios’ WGA Strike Endgame Is To Let Writers Go Broke Before Resuming Talks In Fall
Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz
Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
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