FDA panel backs new Alzheimer’s drug, Apple unveils new AI and iOS features and Warner Bros. announces ‘Practical Magic’ sequel

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NEED TO KNOW

FDA panel backs new Alzheimer’s drug

An FDA panel voted unanimously to recommend Eli Lilly’s early-stage Alzheimer’s treatment, donanemab. If it gets FDA approval, it’d become the second Alzheimer’s drug on the market.

Trial results: Researchers studied the drug’s ability to clear a protein believed to cause Alzhheimer’s from the brain and found that it reduced the disease’s progress by 35% over 18 months. [Yahoo Finance]

What it means: The panel concluded that the drug’s benefits outweigh the risks, which can include brain swelling and bleeding, and that even a modest benefit could be worthwhile. [New York Times]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

🏒 Stanley Cup Final

The Panthers beat the Oilers 4-1 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, where Evan Rodrigues scored two goals. They now lead the series 2-0 heading into Game 3 on Thursday. [Yahoo Sports]

🌍 Israel-Hamas negotiations

Israel said it would continue its military operation in Gaza shortly after the U.N. Security Council approved a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan. Negotiations to implement the plan’s provisions remain stalled. [CNN]

➡️ Trump’s 2020 loss

In a new book about Donald Trump’s time as a reality TV star, he seemed to admit to the book’s author that he lost the 2020 election — contradicting his long-running claims — before backtracking. [Yahoo News]

📱 New Apple features

Apple announced several new iPhone features during its Worldwide Developers Conference, including AI-powered photo editing and a wider range of iMessage emoji “tapback” reactions. [USA Today]

🎬 ‘Practical Magic 2’

Warner Bros. announced a sequel to 1998’s Practical Magic, with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman set to return as sister witches Sally and Gillian Owens. The studio didn’t give a release date. [Today]

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY

📚 Legendary swimmer Katie Ledecky, who’s racked up 10 Olympic medals so far, released her memoir Just Add Water. [NBC Sports]

⚾ In the MLB, the Yankees play the Royals at 8:10 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [AP]

📺 Season 6 of Love Island: USA premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. The show’s new host: Vanderpump Rules’ Ariana Madix. [Yahoo Entertainment]

☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1982, Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial hit theaters. How did Spielberg get that bike to fly? Henry Thomas, who starred in the movie as Elliott Taylor, broke down the iconic scene in 2022. [Yahoo Entertainment]

3 QUESTIONS

…about the Supreme Court’s cases

Anthony asked Kate Murphy, who covers national news for Yahoo News, about key cases that the Supreme Court is expected to rule on over the next month.

Anthony: How many rulings are we expecting over the next month?

Kate: As a news team, we’re anticipating 30 rulings, but my guide on the bigger Supreme Court decisions narrows it down to eight that you’ll want to pay attention to.

Anthony: What’s at stake with the rulings that we’re anticipating?

Kate: A lot. The SCOTUS rulings I’m waiting for revolve around four big themes: abortion access, Trump’s criminal cases, gun access and First Amendment rights.

Anthony: Digging in on the Trump theme, what is the Supreme Court deciding?

Kate: I wrote about two things: whether Trump has presidential immunity from criminal prosecution, and if he’ll be charged with certain crimes in the Jan. 6 case.

Catch up on these key cases: Read Kate’s full breakdown.

FEEL-GOOD MOMENT

After struggling with severe mental illness as a teen, Naomi Sacks teamed up with her dad Ethan to write a comic book series based on her experiences. “We wanted to show there’s a path to getting better, but there are bumps along the way,” she said. [People]

Have a wonderful day. See you tomorrow!

💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: One dietitian called blueberries the healthiest fruit. Consider adding them to oatmeal or a smoothie. [Yahoo Life]

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