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It’s Thursday, July 18 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• President Biden’s Covid diagnosis

• Gen Z’s tattoo regrets

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Biden has Covid

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID, cancels speaking engagement on Strip. ReviewJournal.com says he will self-isolate and continue his duties.

Variety includes the letter from his doctor. Check it out here.

BBC: Biden is already facing calls to step aside. The White House defends him though -- he's vaccinated, boosted, and has had COVID twice before.

Yep, says Politico. This could not have happened at a worse time. His campaign was already on the ropes.

A Redditor on r/EzraKlein says “Biden's Covid diagnosis might be a 'divine intervention' for a graceful exit”.

Gen Z tattoo regret

USA Today says many Zoomers regret their tattoos -- social media and a fast-moving trend cycle may be to blame.

This Redditor agreed: Tattoos were “trendy” for Gen Z. People hopped on the trend without thinking about the long-term consequences.

A Millennial in the NY Post blames the regret on something else: When you're young, you're quick to deny that any interest is a “phase” .

Still, WROR says Gen Z isn’t the only gen with tattoo regret: We just hear more about the shared experience because of social media.

By the way, if you are dealing with tattoo regret, Healthline had some tips: Let yourself sit with the regret -- if it's causing you anxiety or depression, seek help.

1) California faces a Covid surge with new variants KP.3 and KP.2, as wastewater data reveals very high virus levels.

2) Britney Spears claps back at Ozzy Osbourne's comments on her dancing, calling his family “the most boring known to mankind”.

3) Israel intensifies its military operations in Gaza, with tanks moving further into Rafah.

4) European leaders gather in the UK to discuss support for Ukraine and concerns over the US's future role under potential Trump presidency.