In Other Brews…
Former President Trump is making it clear he is pro-IVF, promising to have either Uncle Sam or insurance companies cover 100% of the cost of the fertility treatment (typically ~$20,000) if re-elected. Trump’s comments come months after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos are children, prompting several clinics to pause IVF treatments and sparking a national debate.
Sports fans are mourning after NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver while biking on Friday, the eve of their sister’s wedding. One day later, San Francisco 49er’s first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall was shot when a 17-year-old attempted to steal his Rolex. Pearsall is in “serious but stable condition.”
After over a year of fighting to get onto ballots, RFK Jr. is now suing to have his name removed from battleground states. Last week, North Carolina joined Michigan and Wisconsin in denying RFK’s request to strike his name, saying the ballots were already printed. RFK, who fears drawing votes away from former President Trump, says North Carolina’s refusal to remove him violates election law.
Saturdays on the couch with chips and dip are back! This weekend, College Football kicked off a season of change—a 12-team-playoff, $20-million-NIL-rosters kinda change. Georgia displayed its continued dominance with a 34-3 victory over Clemson, and #7 Notre Dame took down #20 Texas A&M in College Station. Week 1 ends tonight with #10 Florida State against Boston College.