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The UK Rolled Out the (Royal) Gold Carpet for Trump
What's going on: A lot has changed since the US declared independence from Britain nearly 250 years ago — like the UK pulling out all the stops to charm President Donald Trump. He touched down yesterday for his first trip across the pond since 2019, and no expense was spared. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump rode in a horse-drawn carriage decked out in his favorite color. Melania’s hat stole a slice of the spotlight, perfectly matched to the president’s tie. Some gifts were exchanged, and to cap it all off, a banquet at Windsor Castle — lavish enough to make “fit for royals” sound like an understatement. But the real marquee moment is still ahead: Melania and Kate Middleton will appear together for the first time today at a scouting event. So far, no royal missteps from the Americans — a small victory, given some people haven’t forgotten Trump’s social faux pas during a visit with the late Queen Elizabeth II.
What it means: The visit is about more than pomp. Britain is putting its military power on display to convince Trump that the US should keep supporting NATO and Ukraine, according to the BBC. In fact, he’s now the only sitting president ever invited back for a second official state visit. Still, Trump has long argued that other NATO countries should pay far more, and once even floated withdrawing from the alliance. It hasn’t been an entirely warm welcome for Trump, as protests broke out across the country ahead of his arrival. While officials kept the demonstrations far from his view, one group managed to project a photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle. The president is also set to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with several new trade deals expected to be signed today.
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Economy
The Fed Finally Dusted Off Its Scissors
What's going on: The Federal Reserve just gave borrowers a tiny breather, cutting interest rates for the first time since December. The quarter-point trim — which lowers the benchmark rate to a new range of 4% to 4.25% — came with a signal that two more cuts could follow this year. The Fed’s newest governor, Stephen Miran, confirmed less than 24 hours earlier, cast the lone “no” and pushed for a steeper half-point reduction. In its statement, the Fed said it lowered rates due to slowing job growth and increasing risks to employment. The decision follows pressure from the Trump administration to cut rates and an attempt to oust Governor Lisa Cook, who remains in her seat.
What it means: The Fed’s move marks a turning point from holding rates steady to giving the economy some breathing room. The central bank has two big goals: Cool inflation (target: 2%, current: ~3%) and keep jobs strong. High rates help tame prices; lower rates help protect jobs. For everyday people, these are the main things to know: Experts say credit card rates could ease a bit, car loans could get cheaper, and savings accounts and CDs may earn less. What about mortgage rates? They don’t mirror Fed cuts directly, but analysts say additional reductions could eventually bring relief to homebuyers. Officials hope cheaper credit will support hiring as job growth slows. Bottom line: Borrowers may feel some relief, savers not so much.
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Politics
ABC Pulls Kimmel Off Air
What's going on: The show will not go on for Jimmy Kimmel. Yesterday, ABC announced it pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air “indefinitely” in light of the late-night host’s recent comments about the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During Monday night’s broadcast, Kimmel said the “MAGA gang” was doing everything “to score political points” from Kirk’s death. His comments sparked criticism, and the president of Nexstar — which owns dozens of ABC affiliates — called the host’s comments “offensive and insensitive.” The network’s decision came hours after the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission suggested the agency could “take action” against ABC. Kimmel has yet to respond to the news. On Truth Social, President Donald Trump congratulated ABC for having “the courage to do what had to be done.”
What it means: The move comes amid a broader discussion about free speech following Kirk’s assassination. A number of people have reported being fired or suspended after commenting on the conservative activist’s murder. And the Trump administration said it would look into punishing those who make insensitive comments about Kirk’s death. Meanwhile, the decision to remove Kimmel comes at a fraught time for networks and late-night TV, which are grappling with increasing political pressure and legal challenges. Just last year, ABC settled a defamation lawsuit with then President-elect Trump for $15 million. And over the summer, CBS announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — a move that came after its parent company, Paramount, settled a suit with Trump.
Related: Kimmel News Floods Social Media With Reactions From Celebrities and Politicians (Variety)
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Please read full Important Safety Information for Dysport, including Distant Spread of Toxin Effect Boxed Warning, below.
†Based on subject self-assessment. The onset of response at day 1 was 15% (16/105) in GL-1 and 33% (65/200) in GL-3. In the DREAM study, the onset of response at day 1 was 33% (66/200). The median time to onset of response was 3 days in GL-1 (55/105; 52%) and GL-2 (36/71; 51%), and 2 days in GL-3 (110/200; 55%).
References:
1. Dysport prescribing information. Galderma Laboratories, LP; 2023.
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Important Safety Information
Indication: Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription injection for temporary improvement in the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults less than 65 years of age.
WARNING: DISTANT SPREAD OF TOXIN EFFECTS
What is the most important information you should know about Dysport? In some cases, the effects of Dysport and all botulinum toxin products may affect areas of the body away from the injection site. Symptoms can happen hours to weeks after injection and may include swallowing and breathing problems, loss of strength and muscle weakness all over the body, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice, trouble saying words clearly, or loss of bladder control. Swallowing and breathing problems can be life threatening and there have been reports of death. You are at the highest risk if these problems are pre‐existing before injection. These effects could make it unsafe for you to drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
Do not have Dysport treatment if you: are allergic to Dysport or any of its ingredients (see the end of the Medication Guide for a list of ingredients), are allergic to cow’s milk protein, had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product, such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA), have a skin infection at the planned injection site, under 18 years of age, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
The dose of Dysport is not the same as the dose of any other botulinum toxin product and cannot be compared to the dose of any other product you may have used.
Tell your doctor about any swallowing or breathing difficulties and all your muscle or nerve conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease], myasthenia gravis, or Lambert‐Eaton syndrome, which may increase the risk of serious side effects including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing. Serious allergic reactions have occurred with the use of Dysport. Dry eye has also been reported.
Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you have surgical changes to your face, very weak muscles in the treatment area, any abnormal facial change, injection site inflammation, droopy eyelids or sagging eyelid folds, deep facial scars, thick oily skin, wrinkles that can’t be smoothed by spreading them apart, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant or breastfeed.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal and other natural products. Using Dysport with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines while taking Dysport without talking to your doctor first.
Especially tell your doctor if you: have received any other botulinum toxin product, such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA), in the last four months or any in the past (be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received), have recently received an antibiotic by injection, take muscle relaxants, take an allergy or cold medicine, or take a sleep medicine.
Common Side Effects
The most common side effects include nose and throat irritation, injection site pain, upper respiratory infection, blood in urine, headache, injection site reaction, eyelid swelling, eyelid drooping, sinus infection, and nausea.
Ask your doctor if Dysport is right for you.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1‐800‐FDA‐1088.
Please see Dysport Full Prescribing Information including Medication Guide at DysportUSA.com.
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