North Korea has launched several cruise missiles into the sea in response to joint military drills between the United States and South Korea. This marks the fourth round of weapons tests since the drills began last week, and the U.S. is reportedly planning to send an aircraft carrier for another round of drills. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is likely trying to enlarge his arsenal and boost his image of a strong leader in the face of domestic economic hardships.
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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.
VII Pillars Entertainment announced the cancellation of the release of the British horror film "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey" in Hong Kong and Macau due to "technical reasons". This has sparked discussions over increasing censorship in the city, as authorities have been banning films and books deemed to be politically sensitive. The film, which follows the story of a group of teenagers terrorized by a killer dressed as Winnie the Pooh, was set to be released in the United States in April.
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The Oklahoma Supreme Court recently ruled that women have the right to an abortion when pregnancy risks their health, expanding the right to an abortion beyond medical emergency cases. The ruling is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and a federal judge will decide if the FDA-approved abortion pill should be blocked across the country pending the outcome of the appeal. The outcome of the appeal could have far-reaching implications for abortion rights in the United States.
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.
President Joe Biden will honor 12 artists and groups with the 2021 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medals at a White House ceremony on Tuesday. Legendary performer Bruce Springsteen, Jose Feliciano, Vera Wang, Fred Eychaner, Joan Shigekawa, Judith Francisca Baca, Antonio Martorell, Mindy Kaling, Gladys Knight, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus will be among the recipients. The National Medal of Arts is the highest American award given to artists, art patrons, and groups that have advanced arts in the United States.