Evading taxes and gun charges. The DOJ charged President Biden’s son, Hunter, with two misdemeanor counts of tax evasion. It comes after he allegedly didn’t pay more than a combined $200,000 in taxes in 2017 and 2018. Prosecutors also charged the 53-year-old with illegal possession of a firearm while being a drug user — a charge that can lead to up to 10 years in prison. Now, Hunter’s avoided a trial by entering a plea deal and will likely avoid prison altogether.
What's next?
It’s up to a judge to decide whether to approve the deal, which could include a two-year probationary period. In the meantime, Republicans said the DOJ's treatment of Hunter shows a double standard compared to former President Trump’s indictment. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the DOJ corrupt and said it gave Hunter “a mere traffic ticket.” Meanwhile, some legal experts maintain that the charges are rare. The White House said, “the president and first lady love their son and support him as he continues to rebuild his life.”
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The charges against Hunter follow a number of scandals, including over his allegedly abandoned laptop and child support. Now, as a plea deal hangs in the balance, many are wondering if he got off a little too easy.
Anxiety screenings. Yesterday, a group of health experts said Americans ages 19 to 64 should get screened for anxiety — even if they don't have any symptoms. The task force said pregnant women and new moms should also be examined. About 19% of adults in the US have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in the past year. Now, for the first time, the group of health experts have issued a final recommendation on anxiety screenings for adults. The task force plays a key role in influencing what preventive services insurance should cover, but doctors don't have to follow the recommendations.
Who was indicted…
Andrew Tate. Yesterday, Romanian prosecutors charged the influencer and his brother, Tristan, with rape and human trafficking. Tate gained popularity as a former kickboxer and online personality who's posted misogynistic content. Now, authorities say that Tate sexually exploited seven women and formed an organized crime ring in 2021. Tate was arrested last December and has been under house arrest in Romania since March. A trial date is expected to be set today.
What's got everyone waiting for updates...
The submersible. Officials are still looking for the vessel carrying five people on an expedition to the Titanic wreckage. Early this morning, the US Coast Guard said a Canadian aircraft detected “underwater noises in the search area.” It's raising hope that the passengers could be rescued before they run out of oxygen. Meanwhile, everyone’s googling this video game controller.
What’s leaving a trail of worry…
A giant African snail. Yesterday, state officials placed portions of Broward County, FL, under quarantine as they try to kill off the invasive creature with a pesticide. The snail contains a parasite that could be harmful to plants and could even lead to meningitis in people who come in contact with the snail. Slimy situation.
Caregiving is work, expensive work. Especially for women – costing them nearly $300K in lost earnings over their lifetime. And because caregiving happens at home, it goes largely unseen. As TV writer and producer (and, full disclosure, Skimm investor) Shonda Rhimes once wrote, “Powerful famous women don’t say out loud that they have help at home, that they have nannies, housekeepers, chefs, assistants, stylists — whatever it is they have to keep their worlds spinning.” Why? “Because they have been taught to feel shame.” So no one sees how much help it takes for a mother to succeed professionally.
That’s why we’re proud to mark the first day of Summer – a day where child care challenges often go from bad to worse – by teaming up with Moms First on #ShowUsYourChildCare: our newest initiative dedicated to addressing the care crisis in our country. Because it’s time our leaders stop treating child care like a personal problem, and start recognizing it as a business and economic issue.
We’d love for you to join us. Get loud on social media by re-sharing @theSkimm and @MomsFirstUS’s posts on social. Tell us about your personal experiences. And call on companies and leaders to show up for their employees by opening up about their child care policies, all using the hashtag #ShowUsYourChildCare. Because remember: Just like our #ShowUsYourLeave movement, change happens when we get loud together.
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We like to celebrate the wins, big and small. Let us know how your friends, neighbors, coworkers (and yes, even you) are making career moves, checking off goals, or making an impact in the community.
On a roll…Melissa M (VA). She began powerlifting at 58 years old. Two years later, she holds 12 state records across two federations and is ranked 27th in the world. She’s planning on taking on more world records later this year.
(Some) Birthdays…Danielle Schulweis (NY), Marcy Becker (OH), Alyssa Higgins (CA), Shelly Dararak (WA), Jennevieve Fong (CA), Courtney Turiano (NY), Beth Bogle (MN), Kristie Kaaa (HI), Karin Graham (FL), Patricia Lazos (CA), Heidi Rubenstein (MA), Emily Madore (CT), Andrea Fasano (NY), Sarah Boddy (TX)
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