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U.S. officials are not attending the main public event commemorating the end of the Vietnam war in Ho Chi Minh City this week, according to a guest list released by the organizers and seen by NPR.

From Monday July 14 through Sunday July 20, Salt & Straw will enhance this year’s holiday with their very own National Ice Cream Week – debuting the never-before-seen Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Cone and accompanying Sundae, offering daily, special items and exciting prizes, and launching their new loyalty program. Exclusive early access to special items and perks will be announced in real time on the Salt & Straw website and Salt & Straw app throughout the week, allowing guests to skip the lines at shops by placing their orders in advance via the Order Ahead feature on mobile, desktop or within the app. SAN DIEGO LOCATIONS: Salt & Straw: 1670 India St. One Paseo: 3705 Caminito Court UTC: 4575 La Jolla Village Drive Salt & Straw’s National Ice Cream Week offerings include: Special Items: From July 14-20, Salt & Straw will announce specials throughout the week in-store and online, including perks such as complimentary scoops for kids, free waffle cones daily (for those who enter their email and sign up for the Salt & Straw app), and more. New Toppings Program: On Monday July 14, Salt & Straw will launch their new toppings program, debuting craveable options such as: Chocolate Sauce sourced from Holy Kakow and made with Heirloom Peruvian organic cacao and organic cacao butter, Colombian sugar dark with molasses, and Himalayan pink salt Marionberry Coulis, a Marionberry Fruit Syrup from Oregon Growers made with blackberries, marionberries, cane sugar, and lemon juice Candied Nibs from Cloudforest Craque, candied cacao beans infused in beer, sugar, and salt Chocolate Granola, Dandelion Chocolate Breakfast Granola made with Camino Verde, Ecuador 70% chocolate and Costa Esmeraldas cacao nibs, blended with whole grain oats, puffed quinoa, hazelnuts, and coconut oil lightly sweetened with maple syrup, and finished with dried Michigan cherries, flaky toasted coconut, and sea salt Cherries sourced from Filthy, wild Italian Amarena cherries slow cooked in copper pots for a sweet and tart flavor Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Cone Launch: On Friday July 18, Salt & Straw shops nationwide will debut the never-before-seen Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Cone. Guests can enjoy it with the ice cream of their choice or as the Strawberry Waffle Cone Sundae (available exclusively on July 18), which features scoops of Salt & Straw’s Strawberry Honey Balsamic ice cream, topped with whipped cream and cherries on the new Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Cone. Double Points Day (Saturday July 19): For those who join Salt & Straw’s new loyalty program (sign up via the Salt & Straw app), users have the chance to earn double points on any in-store purchases and Order Ahead pick-ups. National Ice Cream Day Prize Card (Sunday July 20): The week’s festivities culminate on Sunday July 20, the official date of National Ice Cream Day, when every order at Salt & Straw shops and online will earn a free prize. For every order, guests will receive a digital scratch off card with prizes ranging from a free scoop, to a personal ice cream-making session with Salt & Straw chef, founder and cookbook author Tyler Malek. Salt & Straw Ice Cream on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Drugmaker Evita Solutions announced on its website that the Food and Drug Administration signed off on its low-cost form of the pill, which is approved to end pregnancies through 10 weeks.

Four prosecutors who worked on Capitol riot cases have found a way to continue public service after leaving the Justice Department. They're all colleagues again.

The secret to his success isn't just genius — it's collaboration a lot of creative friends. Author Daniel Pollack-Pelzner interviewed more than 150 people for his biography about the Hamilton creator.

The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S.

Celebrities including Pedro Pascal and Selena Gomez wrote: "Our government has resorted to threatening the livelihoods of journalists, talk show hosts, artists, creatives and entertainers."

Open House Alert - Fandory After School Program! Come check out what makes Fandory's after school program that focuses on child literacy so special! When: July 21, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Where: Fandory - 16787 Bernardo Center Dr. Ste 7 San Diego, CA 92128 What to Expect: - Tour our facilities & indoor playground - kids get to play - Meet our amazing staff - See sample activities - Learn about our daily schedule - Get all your questions answered Perfect for: Parents looking for a safe, fun place where kids can have fun but also learn during after school hours, get homework help, and make new friends. RSVP: Must email us at afterschoolacademy@fandory.com or info@fandory.com Can't make it? Feel free to reach out with questions - we're here to help! Fandory Factory on Facebook / Instagram

Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera star in the true story of a bus driver and a schoolteacher who bring a bus full of children to safety during California's devastating 2018 Camp Fire.

Tired of toxic politics? Tired of people in power speaking ill of our neighboring nations? So are we. Join us for a 30-minute orientation to the FRIENDS ACROSS BORDERS — a coalition rooted in the power of friendship — and help us plan a demonstration of unity across North America. Then stick around if you want to learn more about events being planned for August 16, A DAY OF INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP. On that day, peaceful, positive, creative demonstrations of cross-border friendship will take place across the continent. Come as you are. Bring your ideas. Whether you're new to Friends Across Borders or you've been around for a bit - this meeting is for you. Let’s build something beautiful — together. FRIENDS ACROSS BORDERS is fiscally sponsored by Friends of International Friendship Park, a nonprofit organization based in San Diego. To learn more about FRIENDS ACROSS BORDERS, or sign the Friendship Pledge, please visit us here. https://www.friendsxborders.org To learn more about the Friends of International Friendship Park, please go here. https://www.friendshippark.org FRIENDS ACROSS BORDERS on Facebook / Instagram Friends of International Friendship Park on Facebook / Instagram