Trump’s eleventh hour retreat

Greetings, TicToc readers! Friday's almost over. Here's what's happening: Penn. oil refinery explodes overnight Comey hopes Trump isn't impeached MP suspended after protester skirmish But first... Trump OKs, then scraps Iran strike It's too early to exhale after Trump's last-minute decision late Thursday to cancel a planned military strike on Iran after it downed a U.S. Navy drone this week. Trump tweeted "we were cocked & loaded to retaliate" but he stopped the strike minutes before, deciding it was "not proportionate" given it would likely kill 150 people. He said the U.S. would hit Iran with more sanctions, but the Treasury Department didn't announce any. Airlines worldwide diverted flights away from southern Iran after the FAA barred U.S. operators in the region. Headlines from around the world A Philadelphia oil refinery burst into flames overnight after several explosions shook nearby homes. Hong Kong protesters were back after the deadline passed for the government to meet demands over the highly unpopular extradition bill.  Missouri rejected a license renewal for the St. Louis Planned Parenthood, moving closer to becoming the first state without an abortion clinic. Ohio's Cleveland Clinic performed the first-ever in utero surgery on a fetus to repair spina bifida. E. Jean Carroll, an author and columnist, alleged Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. Sponsor Content by Hewlett Packard Enterprise There is no harsher environment than a comedy writers' room, where teams of funny people create, cull, and kill ideas—and then sell their creations to the decision-makers. Veteran writers share lessons that can keep business teams on their toes and maximize creativity.   Data of the day Massive fireball. The Philadelphia refinery explosion was so large and so hot that it was captured from space in satellite infrared images, the National Weather Service said.  Lean back and watch Biden's experience is becoming a liability. His decades-long record and recent comments are starting to dampen his 2020 bid. "Toy Story 4" could buck Hollywood's sequel slump. The final Woody and Buzz chapter is expected to bring in $150 million this weekend. James Comey hopes Trump isn't impeached. He wants Americans to "vote their values" to show that "this guy doesn't reflect them." This'll only take a minute Are 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. Sign up today. Don't miss this Out of space. So many whale corpses have washed ashore this year in the western U.S., there's a shortage of beach space for them to rot. A magical world in your pocket. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, from the makers of Pokemon Go, was downloaded at least 400,000 time. "Very concerning footage." Theresa May suspended a British MP after he forcibly grabbed a Greenpeace protester at a black-tie event.  Before you go Hello, Summer 2019! Today's solstice marks the beginning of the season in the Northern Hemisphere. And early-rising visitors flocked to Stonehenge to get a front-row seat for the sunrise of the longest day of the year.  Thanks for reading! Watch your inbox for our next newsletter tomorrow. Until then, share TicToc Tonight with your friends. -Andrew Mach FOLLOW US SEND TO A FRIEND You received this message because you are subscribed to Bloomberg's TicToc Tonight newsletter. Unsubscribe | Bloomberg.com | Contact Us Bloomberg L.P. 731 Lexington, New York, NY, 10022