GOOD Meat has received a "no questions" letter from the FDA, indicating that the administration is satisfied that their lab-grown chicken product is safe to sell in the US. The company is now in talks with restaurants and food service companies about potential partnerships, and needs approval from the US Department of Agriculture in order to sell to consumers. If approved, GOOD Meat's lab-grown chicken would be the first of its kind to hit the market in the US, and is said to be more sustainable and healthier than traditional chicken.
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) has become a vocal supporter of TikTok, defending the platform against bipartisan efforts to ban it. Bowman argues that he hasn't seen any evidence of espionage and that the platform provides a space for content creators to share their ideas. TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer is expected to testify before a House panel this week, which could affect the debate over the app's future in the U.S. and Bowman's support.
Donald Trump has called on his supporters to protest his possible indictment, launching a fundraising campaign to collect signatures from “74 million patriots”. His call for protest has been met with criticism, but it is unclear how many of his supporters will heed his call and what the outcome of the protest will be.
Shohei Ohtani sealed Japan's victory with a full-count slider to strike out Mike Trout, and Munetaka Murakami tied the score with a home run off Team USA starter Merrill Kelly in the eighth inning. Japan went 7-0 and outscored opponents 56-18, becoming the only unbeaten champions of baseball’s premier national team tournament since 2013.
The US is accelerating the delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine to support their fight against Russia’s invasion. The older M1A1 model of America’s main battle tank will be sent instead of the newer M1A2 version, as it is easier for Ukrainian forces to learn to use and maintain. 65 Ukrainian soldiers are currently training on the systems at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and the tanks could be there before the end of the year.
Roberto Lugardo Moreno has been arrested in Texas after admitting to purchasing firearms for a Mexican drug cartel, one of which was linked to the kidnapping of four Americans in Matamoros, Mexico. Moreno has been charged with conspiring to illegally export a firearm and is currently awaiting trial. The U.S. government is working to strengthen border security and crack down on illegal firearms smuggling in order to combat gun trafficking between the U.S. and Mexico.
Saad Ibrahim Almadi, a 72-year-old dual U.S.-Saudi national and retired project manager, has been released from prison in Saudi Arabia after more than a year of imprisonment for tweets critical of the Saudi crown prince. His son, Ibrahim Almadi, has expressed concern for his father's health and hopes he will be able to return home to Florida soon. The case has highlighted the kingdom's strict laws on freedom of expression, which have been criticized by human rights groups.
Saad Ibrahim Almadi, a 72-year-old dual US-Saudi citizen, has been released from prison in Saudi Arabia after being detained for over a year for tweets critical of the government. He is currently in Riyadh under a travel ban, and it is unclear if he will be able to return to the US. Neither Saudi nor US officials have yet to confirm Almadi's release.