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Companies have asked the Supreme Court to halt a lower court ruling that reinstated an in-person requirement for a drug. They argue the ruling would cause confusion and chaos for patients.

The FDA has authorized the first fruit-flavored vapes for adults aged 21 and over. This authorization is part of the administration's push to regulate vaping products. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first fruit-flavored e-cigarette products for adult use.

A new NASA CASIS mission is launching to study why cancer divides so quickly in space. Researchers aim to understand the unique conditions of space affecting cell division.

President Trump has reversed course on scaling back its nuclear program, stating that Iran had previously agreed to halt all nuclear activities. He added that if Iran has any nuclear program of any form, he does.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning a visit to the United States this fall. The visit aims to establish an economic dialogue between the two nations. President Trump extended the invitation, but no specific details about the trade deals were provided. The announcement came as China's top diplomat Wang Yi stated that the US-China relationship is one of strategic stability.

Patients will still have access to the abortion pill Mifepristone through telemedicine while a dispute plays out in lower courts. This decision comes as an appeals court order that would have placed new restrictions on access was put on hold. Telemedicine has become a key way that people have been obtaining abortions since the Supreme Court's ruling. Wade nearly four years ago. Telemedicine abortion has been a key method for many seeking the medication. This ruling comes after the court overturned Roe V. Wade in 2022, which limited abortion access. The FDA's position in lower courts has been to put the case on ice. The ruling impacts reproductive healthcare access nationwide. The US Supreme Court has ruled that telehealth abortions can resume while a lawsuit continues. This decision allows the drug to remain available.

Members of Congress are currently considering a bill aimed at reducing gas prices.

The House of Representatives voted 212-212 on whether the president can continue military action. This vote occurred for the first time since a 60-day deadline passed. The deadlock raises questions about ongoing US military operations.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have discussed ties following a summit. Details on reported deals between the two nations have emerged. The meeting took place at the compound where Xi lives and works.

Presidents of the United States and China have agreed to strengthen communication and cooperation, calling the summit a milestone that forged a new bilateral relationship. This follows a visit that was nearly nine years in the making.