| Good morning. It's Thursday, Nov. 16, and we're remembering all the times we got the ick from a travel companion. Now let's catch up. But first, a quick note: If you want to dive deeper into the stories we cover in The 7, now is a great time. You can get unlimited access to The Post for just 99 cents every four weeks. This deal ends Wednesday, Nov. 29. Click here to subscribe. |
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 | The Senate passed a bill yesterday to avert a government shutdown. | - What happened? The legislation, which would extend the federal government's funding into next year, passed by an 87-11 vote. See how your lawmaker voted here.
- What now? It goes to President Biden to sign. The government would have shut down just after midnight Saturday without a funding extension.
- But it's not really over: The bill creates two deadlines — Jan. 19 and Feb. 2 — that could lead to more standoffs and possible shutdowns.
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 | Hamas agreed to a tentative deal to free dozens of hostages. | |
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 | Biden and China's President Xi agreed to restore military ties. | (Doug Mills/New York Times/Pool/AP) | |
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 | States have increasingly restricted records showing the impact of gun violence. | |
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 | Global greenhouse gas levels hit record highs last year. | |
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 | Federal regulators are cracking down on "influencer" dietitians. | - How? The FTC warned two food and beverage industry groups and a dozen nutrition influencers yesterday for failing to clearly disclose who sponsored their ads.
- Why it matters: It sets a stricter precedent for how brands and influencers must disclose who paid for content on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
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 | Chuck E. Cheese's animatronic band will live on in one location. | Munch's Make-Believe Band. (Courtesy of CEC Entertainment) | - Flashback: The pizza and arcade chain in 2017 said its beloved robotic band, fronted by its titular giant rodent, would soon disappear. It caused an outcry from fans.
- The reprieve: The band will get a "permanent residency" in Northridge, Calif., the chain said this week. Other locations will get upgrades aimed at today's 5-year-olds.
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