Musk Tees Up Trump

Breaking down a very cosy interview. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( August 13, 2024 Good morning! Today we’re bringing you… - [Highlights from Elon Musk's interview with Donald Trump]( - Why Covid is now considered endemic — and [what that means]( - [The scoop on the low-impact fitness trend]( that can improve bone density - [10 Colleen Hoover books to read]( if you can't get enough of It Ends With Us Read on!   In The News [Elon Musk and Donald Trump]( Getty Images Considering Donald Trump was once suspended from X — then Twitter — "due to the risk of further incitement of violence" after the Capitol riot, he found a very sympathetic ear in the platform's new owner last night. After a 40-minute delay due to technical issues, Elon Musk interviewed Trump live on X, offering up softball questions that gave him ample opportunity to attack Vice President Kamala Harris, repeat his false election claims, and call the criminal cases against him a "conspiracy" cooked up by the Biden administration. We've got more on the conversation more than a million X users reportedly tuned in for — [plus a quick fact check on some of Trump's more outrageous claims.]( [READ MORE](   In Focus [A mask hanging on the wall]( Getty Images Health officials believe we have finally entered a new phase of the coronavirus. The CDC now considers Covid-19 an endemic disease, meaning the virus is both regularly occurring and here to stay for the foreseeable future. But not all experts agree. “There’s still a lot of unpredictability with this virus,” epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina told NPR. This comes amid a spike in summer cases. Just last week, the World Health Organization put out a warning about its spread in at least 84 countries, including the U.S. We took a closer look at the virus’s new classification and [why it’s causing some controversy](. [READ MORE](   More Stories [ome Palestinians return their homes with the withdrawal of Israeli army in the city which has been under ground attacks for a while in Khan Yunis, Gaza]( Palestinians return to their homes after the IDF's withdrawal from Khan Yunis. (Getty Images) The U.S. will not restrict military assistance to an IDF unit it accused of gross human rights violations against Palestinians in the West Bank before the outbreak of the war against Hamas. The State Department said those violations had been “effectively remediated." In related news, Iran has rejected calls to "stand down" and resist making retaliatory strikes against Israel following the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran. The U.S. has sent a guided missile submarine to the region in anticipation of an attack. The FBI says it's investigating the alleged hacking of Trump's election campaign, and according to reports, it's also looking into efforts to infiltrate top Democrats' accounts. The bureau didn't specifically name Trump — or Iran, which Trump blamed for the cyberattack. Team USA's appeal against gymnast Jordan Chiles being stripped of her bronze medal was rejected last night. It's vowed to continue fighting — and in the meantime, Chiles says she's taking a break from social media "for my mental health."   Must-Reads [Illustration of a woman doing yoga]( Weight Training Have you seen the latest exercise trend, weighted vests? My Pilates instructor Ashley Patten dishes on the benefits of wearing one during your next workout. 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