State of the Union & Cinnamon

Heyo, reader! We hope you’re having a good Friday morning!

2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🇺🇸 Highlights from Biden's Third State of the Union Address

• 🚨 Lead Alert in Cinnamon

📊 Market Snapshot

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_{*Stock numbers as of market close, cryptocurrency as of 7:55pm EST yesterday.}

First Report

🇺🇸 Highlights from Biden's Third State of the Union Address

President Biden delivered his third State of the Union address, emphasizing a future election battle while addressing the current gridlock in Congress. Though he didn't mention former President Donald Trump by name, the references to "my predecessor" suggested a focus on their contrasting agendas. Amidst calls for decorum, disruptions by Republicans were noted, alongside Biden's homage to democracy's role in the upcoming elections, reminiscent of historical challenges faced during Roosevelt's time. 📜🔍

TL;DR ⏳: In a speech marked by political undertones, Biden outlines his vision for America, touching on immigration, reproductive rights, and bipartisan cooperation, setting the stage for the 2024 election.

Second Report

🚨 Lead Alert in Cinnamon

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sounded the alarm for consumers to avoid certain ground cinnamon products found at Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Save A Lot due to elevated levels of lead. These products, which come in both stick and powder forms, are manufactured under brand names like La Fiesta, Marcum, MK, Swad, Supreme Tradition, and El Chilar. Despite the lead levels being "significantly lower" than those in previously recalled applesauce pouches, the FDA stresses that prolonged use of these cinnamon products may be unsafe. The discovery comes after the FDA conducted tests on ground cinnamon products, revealing lead contents ranging between 2.03 to 3.4 parts per million—much lower than the applesauce products but still considered too high for safety. With this announcement, the FDA aims to safeguard public health by urging manufacturers to recall the affected products and reminding the industry of its responsibility to prevent such contamination. 🚫❌

TL;DR ⏳: Avoid some cinnamon products from discount stores due to high lead levels, says FDA.

⚡ Quick Hits

1. 🏥 Two Alabama fertility clinics to resume IVF services after protective bill passes

2. 🔥 Xcel Energy acknowledges its facilities' role in Texas wildfire ignition

3. 🚨 Uvalde police criticized for numerous failures during school shooting, says investigator

4. 🚫 House panel unanimously backs bill to potentially ban TikTok

5. 👮‍♂️ House approves Laken Riley Act mandating ICE detain migrants arrested for theft

6. 🚢 Haiti's main port shuts down amid escalating gang violence

7. 🌍 Sweden becomes NATO's 32nd member, officially joining the alliance

8. 🚗 Rivian Automotive introduces three new, more affordable all-electric models

9. ✈️ United Airlines flight from SFO to LAX lands safely after losing a tire

10. 🛒 Aldi aims to open 800 new stores in the next five years

Games

Fun Fact: Did you know? The record for the longest time between twin siblings making their grand entrance is a whopping 87 days? Yes, you heard that right! One decided to pop out and the other thought, "Nah, I'll chill a bit longer." Imagine celebrating their birthdays nearly 3 months apart! Talk about having your cake and eating it too... three months later! 🕒🚼