In Other Brews…

• NASA launched the Europa Clipper Monday to explore Jupiter’s icy moon for signs of alien life. The mission will focus on Europa’s subsurface ocean, believed to be hidden beneath a thick layer of ice. The solar-powered probe will complete its 1.8 billion-mile, 5+ year journey to Jupiter in 2030. “Are we there yet?” - Europa Clipper (probably) 

• The U.N. described the situation in northern Gaza as “desperate” after delivering the first humanitarian aid allowed into the area in 2+ weeks. The aid breakthrough follows a letter to Israel from the U.S. expressing “deep concern” over Gaza’s “deteriorating humanitarian situation;” it gives Israel 30 days to boost aid access or face losing some U.S. military assistance. 

• It’s Panda-monium in the nation’s capital, as two giant pandas–Bao Li and Qing Bao–from China made their way to the National Zoo yesterday aboard a FedEx plane dubbed The Panda Express. Pandas first came to the National Zoo in 1972 through Nixon’s diplomacy efforts with China, and last November, a panda couple was returned to China, having been here on loan since 2000. 

• Check your frozens. A massive meat recall linked to possible listeria contamination has impacted ready-to-eat meals in the U.S. The recall, initiated by BrucePac, includes almost 10 million pounds of meat and poultry items sold in Walmart, Trader Joe's, and Target. There have been no reported illnesses or adverse reactions in connection with the recall so far. 

• Walgreens is on a 'get well' plan. The drugstore announced Tuesday that it plans to close 1,200 stores in the next three years in the face of increased retail competition and lower prescription payouts. The cuts are part of the $1 billion "cost-cutting-spree" Walgreens announced after reporting a $3 billion loss last quarter.