Greetings, TicToc readers! Thursday's almost over. Here's what's happening: But first...  Trump steps up attacks on MuellerPresident Trump again attacked "totally conflicted" Robert Mueller, a day after the special counsel said he couldn't exonerate the president of obstruction of justice. "There was no high crime and no misdemeanor. How do you impeach on that?" Trump said, calling impeachment a "dirty, filthy, disgusting word." Earlier, he denied Russia helped him get elected after tweeting "I had nothing to do with Russia helping me get elected." Later, Attorney General William Barr said he "personally felt" Mueller could have reached a conclusion on the issue of obstruction. Also in Washington: - Trump acknowledged a "well-meaning" person may have directed the U.S. Navy to hide the warship USS John S. McCain before his visit to Japan, but added, "I would not have done that."
Headlines from around the worldHungary rescuers were still searching for 21 South Korean tourists who went missing after a boat sank in the Danube River, killing seven people. Julian Assange is "unwell," his lawyer said at the WikiLeaks founder's latest extradition hearing, adding he has "grave concerns" for his health. Disney and WarnerMedia followed Netflix's lead and threatened to pull out of Georgia over its controversial anti-abortion bill. R. Kelly faces 11 new felony charges of sexual abuse, some of which carry a maximum 30-year prison sentence, Chicago prosecutors said. LaCroix seltzer sales are "effectively in free fall," after Guggenheim cut its price target on the stock of owner National Beverage Corp. Data of the dayWet weather is slowing corn planting. Nearly 6 million acres of U.S. corn could go unplanted this year due to relentless rain in the Midwest, more than double the previous record.  Lean back and watchSingapore is the world's most competitive economy. It leapfrogged Hong Kong and the U.S. to take the title for the first time in nine years. The Amazon rain forest is burning again. Deforestation soared 73% in Brazil between 2012-2018, leaving conservationists deeply concerned. Cheez Whiz would be a staple under Trump's food stamp plan. It also classifies beef jerky and pimento-stuffed olives as part of a balanced diet. This'll only take a minuteAre you on WhatsApp? Give us one minute a day and we'll send you all the top stories and why they matter. It's more than just headlines. It's context, analysis and commentary to give you the bigger picture.
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Don't miss this"Extremely upsetting." Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. broke down after hitting a line drive that struck a fan, sending her to the ER. da Vinci in 3D. An interactive exhibit in Milan recreated about three dozen of the Renaissance man's greatest inventions. Small wonder. Baby Saybie, believed to be the tiniest-ever preemie at 8.6 oz., was released from a California hospital weighing a healthy 5 lbs.  Before you goThe Force is strong in Anaheim. Disney unveiled its long-anticipated 14-acre Disneyland expansion, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. It's set on the fictional planet of Batuu where visitors can ride the Millennium Falcon spaceship, build their own lightsaber or just hang out with some kooky creatures. A second one is set to open at Disney World in August.  Thanks for reading! Watch your inbox for our next newsletter tomorrow. Until then, share TicToc Tonight with your friends.
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