An Ignoble Experiment: The 7: Workers want a four-day workweek; why a U.S. default would be a disaster; DeSantis’s glitchy launch; and more

Good morning. It's Thursday, May 25, and I'd never heard of "nugget ice" before reading this, but now I want some. Let's catch up.

Why? Congress needs to raise or suspend a limit on the amount of money the government can borrow to pay its bills. But talks between the White House and Republican leaders are stuck.
What's the holdup? Disagreement over cuts to federal spending. Even if a deal is reached, it could take days to pass a bill, and lawmakers are leaving D.C. for the holiday weekend.
The potential fallout: A default could lead to spiking interest rates, a stock market crash, missed Social Security and Medicare payments, and more.

How we'll remember her: As one of the most dynamic and influential performers in pop music. She scored a No. 1 hit in 1984 with "What's Love Got to Do With It" and won eight Grammy Awards.
What we know: Turner died at her home in Switzerland. She was 83 and, in recent years, she had a stroke, kidney disease and other health problems.

What happened? The Florida governor's live chat with Twitter CEO Elon Musk cut off after 20 minutes of mostly silence. When it returned, hundreds of thousands of listeners had left.
Zooming out: It was an awkward start to the Republican's presidential campaign, which had already hit roadblocks. Yesterday's event was ridiculed by DeSantis's critics.

What to know: The state House approved the bill yesterday, the last step before it's signed into law. School boards will decide whether to make the switch to chaplains.
Why it matters: It's the latest measure aimed at inserting religion into public life in Texas. A bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms stalled this week.

Why? A global climate pattern called El Niño is developing, which typically means a quieter hurricane season. But warming ocean temperatures could cancel that out.
What experts say: People who live on the coast should remain storm-ready. A damaging season could still happen, especially if El Niño arrives later than expected.

How we know: Three-quarters of U.S. workers said they would prefer working four 10-hour days instead of five eight-hour days in a Post-Ipsos poll.
Will it happen? Some trials are underway, but concerns about costs and productivity are keeping it from being adopted widely. That could change within five to 10 years.

How? Devices placed in the man's brain and spinal cord can communicate wirelessly, enhancing his ability to walk and allowing him to climb stairs, a new study said.
It's a breakthrough: The makers of the device said it could be on the market within five years. It's part of a growing field of research to connect brains with computers.

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You're all caught up. See you tomorrow.