Plus: Michael Cohen's testimony, Clark's tough WNBA debut and a 'Legally Blonde' prequel ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
 |  | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 · 4 min read |
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| A morning digest from Yahoo News
by Lily Herman with Anthony Rivas |
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| Good morning, folks. If you continually wake up feeling exhausted, it may be time to make three small changes to your sleep routine. Now, on to the news. |
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Need to know | A new report from a bipartisan group of senators recommends at least $32 billion in spending over the next three years to develop and implement safeguards around artificial intelligence. |
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| | The road map: It calls for more research and development of AI technology, new testing standards to understand its potential harms and requirements for transparency in new AI products. [AP] |
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| | Falling behind: Aside from the recent TikTok bill, Congress hasn’t passed major tech legislation in years. The new recommendations also don’t go as far as strict AI laws in the EU. [New York Times] |
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| | Clark’s WNBA debut | Caitlin Clark scored 20 points during a difficult WNBA season opener with her new team, the Indiana Fever, which lost to the Connecticut Sun 92-71. [Yahoo Sports] |
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| | Cohen’s repayment plan | Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen testified about how he was repaid for Stormy Daniels’s hush money at the direction of Trump and admitted he wants Trump convicted. [Yahoo News] |
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| | Boeing crisis | The DOJ said that Boeing breached a 2021 agreement shielding it from criminal liability over fatal 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019. The company may now face prosecution. [Reuters] |
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| | Key Bridge report | A preliminary government report found that the Dali, the ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, lost power twice in the minutes before it struck the bridge. [NBC News] |
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| | ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel | Amazon Prime Video announced that a Legally Blonde prequel called Elle is in the works. It’ll follow Elle Woods’s high school years before the events of the franchise’s first film. [Variety] |
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| | In the NBA playoffs, the Celtics and the Cavaliers play at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. The Celtics lead the series 3-1. [USA Today] |
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| | In the NHL playoffs, the Avalanche and the Stars play at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Stars lead the series 3-1. [Star-Telegram] |
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| | | In the WNBA, the Dream and the Sparks take the court at 10 p.m. ET on WNBA League Pass. [Los Angeles Times] |
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 | Today in history |  | In 1928, Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse made his debut with the premiere of the cartoon “Plane Crazy.” It came out months before Mickey's famous short film “Steamboat Willie” and portrayed the famous cartoon mouse in a different light. [CNN] | Illustration: Yahoo News; photos: wikicommons, Getty Images |
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3 Questions... | about food and mental health | The food you eat can affect your mental health, and vice versa. Anthony asked resident wellness editor Erin Donnelly about what nutritionists told her team about the connection. |
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| | Your team just reported on six foods that are good for mental health. What’s so good about them? |
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| We did. They all have "antidepressant nutrients" such as iron and omega-3 fatty acids. An expert told us these can promote brain health and help stabilize blood sugar, preventing mood swings — and "hanger.” |
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| | Which foods can harm mental health and why? |
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| Foods high in saturated fats, carbs and sugar tend to spike blood sugar levels, which can lead to moodiness, fatigue and feeling low. Unfortunately, a lot of what we consider “comfort foods” fall into this category. |
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| | If comfort foods negatively affect mental health, why are they called comfort foods? |
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| Because they feel familiar. The sugar high they provide is an instant, but short-lived, pick-me-up. An expert told our reporter that over time those spikes can harm brain health. Eating them in moderation is key. |
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| Many people crave certain foods when they're sad. Here's why. | |
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| | Sage, a miniature poodle, won Best in Show at the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. It was also an exciting victory for Sage’s handler, Kaz Hosaka, who announced his retirement after participating in 45 Westminster dog shows. [People] |
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Have an excellent day. See you tomorrow! |
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| 💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: If you're looking for safer, eco-friendly laundry detergent, don't fall for marketing buzzwords like “nontoxic” and “natural.” [USA Today] |
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 The Yodel team
| The Yodel is written by Lily Herman and edited by Anthony Rivas. Today's edition was copy edited by Tony Dozois. Emily Mahaney is our editorial director. |
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