What’s hitting the pause button… Vanderbilt University Medical Center. On Friday, officials at the private nonprofit hospital paused gender-affirming surgeries for minors. In a letter to a Tennessee lawmaker, the hospital said it’s putting the procedure for patients under the age of 18 on hold while it reviews “new recommendations.” It comes about a month after videos of a doctor reportedly calling the procedures “huge money makers” appeared online — prompting Republican leaders to call for an investigation into the hospital…even though it’s still not clear what specific laws may have been violated. Now, hospital officials say reviewing new guidance issued by an international org of experts could take several months. Republican lawmakers in the state — who are vowing to pass legislation limiting transgender Tennesseans’ access to treatments — are calling it “a win for the safety of our children.” But advocates, like the ACLU, argue that doctors providing “trans youth with this critical care are saving lives.” Who has people's attention… Kanye West. Yesterday, Twitter confirmed it had joined Instagram in suspending the rapper’s accounts. West is already facing backlash for wearing — and having models wear — a “White Lives Matter” shirt at his fashion show in Paris last week. And for targeting Vogue editor, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, after she called the shirts "pure violence." Now, he's getting flak for posting a series of antisemitic messages. Those posts have since been removed. The Anti-Defamation League called it “deeply troubling.” Celebrities from Jamie Lee Curtis to Sarah Silverman have condemned West. TBD on how long the restrictions will stay in place, but it hasn’t stopped West from posting on other platforms like YouTube. Not a first: West has been open about his struggles with mental health challenges, including his bipolar disorder. And has made headlines for past erratic behavior. He’s also been suspended from Instagram before, like when he called “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah a racial slur. What’s pumping the brakes… Rivian. Yesterday, shares of the EV maker sank about 9% after recalling nearly all of its about 13,000 cars. The Amazon-backed company’s citing a potentially loose fastener that could cause drivers to lose steering control. Now, Rivian has to switch to high gear to meet 2023 production expectations. What’s bumpier than a roller coaster ride… Apple’s Crash Detection. While Emily Sisson is running it back… Ben Bernanke is also celebrating a win. | 