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yahoo.com Web version MONDAY, MARCH 04, 2024 · 4 min read

A morning digest from Yahoo News by Lily Herman Good morning, everyone. Still figuring out what to eat this week? Consider adding a few of these heart-healthy recipes to your rotation. Now, on to the news.

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Need to know The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas is now the second-largest in U.S. history after burning through more than 1 million acres of land. As of yesterday, it was only 15% contained. Continued spread: None of the other big wildfires in the Texas Panhandle have been completely contained, and some have spilled over into Oklahoma. [Time] Displaced residents: Hundreds of people in the region have been forced to evacuate, with shelters putting out calls for cleanup supplies like rakes and trash bags. [AP] The bigger picture: Experts believe environmental factors exacerbated by climate change, such as flammable grasses, strong winds, dry conditions and record-high temperatures, helped the fires spread. [CNN]

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In case you missed it 🏀 Clark breaks all-time record Iowa star Caitlin Clark broke the all-time NCAA scoring record of 3,667 points. It was held for over 54 years by Pete Maravich. [Yahoo Sports] 🗳️ Haley’s 1st primary win Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley won her first GOP presidential primary, in Washington, D.C. Her campaign hopes it will spark some momentum for tomorrow’s consequential Super Tuesday contests. [NBC News] 🌍 Harris’s meeting on Gaza Vice President Kamala Harris called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza a day before she’s scheduled to meet with top Israeli official Benny Gantz about a potential hostage deal. [USA Today] 💼 Hybrid work trends A new study found that remote and hybrid work has led Americans to move farther away from their workplaces. The average distance between homes and workplaces rose from 10 miles in 2019 to 27 miles in 2023. [New York Times] 🚀 Rocket launches to ISS A SpaceX rocket successfully launched three U.S. astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut from NASA’s Cape Canaveral base to the International Space Station. The crew is expected to be there for six months. [Reuters]

What’s happening today 📺 Season 18 of So You Think You Can Dance premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Fox. [Variety] 🏀 NBA fans: The Bulls and the Kings play at 10 p.m. ET on NBC Sports. [NBC Sports] ☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Daily Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.

Today in history In 1865, Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated for a second term as president. With the end of the Civil War in sight, Lincoln said he wished to “achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.” [AP] Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Alexander Gardener/Bettmann Archive via Getty Images

3 Questions... about “forever chemicals” Yahoo Life Writer Kaitlin Reilly discusses her reporting on PFAs, also known as “forever chemicals,” and the FDA’s announcement that food packaging would no longer contain them. What are “forever chemicals,” and what do they do to the body? They’re compounds that have long been used to make food packaging water- and grease-resistant. They’ve been linked to a number of adverse health effects. What did the FDA announce, and what does it mean for me? It announced that manufacturers would no longer sell food packaging that contains certain forever chemicals, which should make packaging safer. “Welcome news,” one expert told me. Will it make a difference when it comes to my exposure? Probably only a small difference. PFAs are everywhere. That expert previously told me we should be “worried, but not panicked” by them. There’s only so much we can do to reduce exposure. Get more from Kaitlin: Read her health reporting.

Shawn Rocco/Duke Health Feel-good moment Dr. Kai Sun, who was born on a leap day 40 years ago, gave birth to her daughter Chloe on Feb. 29 — another leap day. “My husband and I were just saying how cool it would be if she were born on the same day as my birthday,” she said. [GMA]

Editor’s note: Friday’s edition stated that Yellowstone National Park is in Montana. Some readers reached out with more context. Yellowstone extends into Montana and Idaho, but the majority is in Wyoming. 💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Add a springtime veggie like asparagus to your plate. It’s loaded with vitamins A, C, E and K. [Yahoo Life]

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yahoo.com Web version FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2024 · 4 min read

A morning digest from Yahoo News by Lily Herman Good morning, everyone. We have some Beatles fans in our midst! Many of you wrote in to say “A Day in the Life” is your favorite song on the Sgt. Pepper’s album. Now, on to the news.

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Need to know President Biden and former President Donald Trump visited different parts of Texas yesterday to talk about how they’d approach immigration and the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. In Brownsville: Biden challenged Trump to “join” him in supporting bipartisan border legislation that would, among other things, make it harder for people crossing illegally to claim asylum. [New York Times] In Eagle Pass: Trump claimed the country is “overrun by Biden migrant crime” and mentioned Laken Riley, a Georgia student who was allegedly killed by an undocumented migrant. [CNN] The bigger picture: The visits come weeks after House GOP lawmakers refused to pass the $20 billion bill that Biden referred to in his remarks. Immigration continues to be a top 2024 election issue for voters. [Yahoo News]

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In case you missed it 🏀 Clark’s WNBA dreams Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark announced that she’ll enter the 2024 WNBA draft. She's likely a top prospect for any team, but the Indiana Fever hold the No. 1 pick. [Yahoo Sports] 🏛️ Govt. shutdown averted The Senate passed a short-term funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown that would’ve begun tonight. The bill created new funding deadlines: March 8 and March 22. [ABC News] 🔥 Texas wildfires The Smokehouse Creek Fire, one of five active wildfires in northern Texas, has burned 1 million acres. It’s now the largest recorded blaze in state history. [Yahoo News] 🩺 Cannabis risks In a study published Wednesday, researchers found that using cannabis as little as once per month is associated with a higher risk of both heart attack and stroke. [NBC News] 📺 ‘NCIS’ spin-off Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo will reprise their popular NCIS roles as special agents Anthony “Tony” DiNozzo and Ziva David in an “action-packed” spin-off for Paramount+. [People]

What’s happening today 🥜 It’s National Peanut Butter Lover's Day. Make one of these delicious peanut butter recipes to celebrate. [The Takeout] 🎬 The sci-fi epic Dune: Part Two, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, is in theaters. (More on that below.) [Business Insider] 📺 Adam Sandler fans: His new sci-fi drama Spaceman is on Netflix. Here’s why he decided to take on a serious role. [Hollywood Reporter] 🎵 Miley Cyrus and Pharrell’s long-awaited single “Doctor (Work It Out)” is now on streaming platforms. [Billboard] 🏀 In the NBA, the Kings and the Timberwolves play at 8 p.m. ET on Bally Sports. Both teams may not have their leading scorers.[Sacramento Bee] ☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Daily Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.

Today in history In 1872, Yellowstone National Park, in Montana, became the country’s — and the world’s — first national park. (For those who’ve visited: What are the best sights to see? Let me know.) [USA Today] Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: George Frey/Getty Images

3 Questions... about Dune: Part Two Dune: Part Two is out today. My Yahoo Entertainment colleague Kelsey Weekman discusses what to know before heading to theaters. Refresh me: What’s the Dune franchise about? Paul Atreides moves to a dangerous planet to secure the future of the universe. You can expect murder, deception and heavy “spice” use. Complete this sentence: You’ll like this movie if… …if you’re into a sci-fi epic that’s a little more intense and cerebral than Star Wars. The book series is sprawling and bizarre and makes you think about morality and destiny. Why are the Dune popcorn buckets getting so much fanfare? The novelty buckets have an enormous worm mouth emerging from the top, which looks a little … well, suggestive. SNL poked fun at it, and so did the Dune cast. Get more from Kelsey: Read her entertainment reporting.

Founder Charlotte Liebling | Loved Before Feel-good moment Charlotte Liebling is the founder of Loved Before, a company that takes in used stuffed animals to be resold and given a second life. “It doesn’t matter if toys are old or battered or worn, we’ll find them homes,” she said. [Washington Post]

Have a great weekend. See you on Monday! 💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Is it always rude to leave an event without saying goodbye to the host? An etiquette expert says there are exceptions. [Today]

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