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Over-the-counter hearing aids are coming soon
The FDA announced yesterday that it’s clearing the way for a new category of hearing aids, that people with mild or moderate hearing loss can buy over the counter without an exam, fitting, or prescription. This is huge news for the millions of Americans who currently struggle to access or pay for hearing aids in America, which usually cost thousands of dollars.
- Plus, the Afghans still left behind, one year after US withdrawal.
- And, money to fuel Liz Cheney’s next chapter.
Guests: Axios' Tina Reed and Stef Kight.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
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GOP calls to "defund the FBI"
Some Republican lawmakers are embracing a new rallying cry to "defund the FBI," following last week's search of Mar-a-Lago. It's a message that stands in stark contrast to the GOP's position as the party of law enforcement, especially since the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and calls to "defund the police."
- Plus, the Colorado River reaches a drought tipping point.
- And, Scotland becomes the first country to provide free period products.
Guests: Axios' Andrew Solender; Sam Metz, who covers the Western U.S. for the Associated Press.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
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