New York speech: Lavrov: West wants to "destroy, dismember" Russia

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Lavrov: West wants to divide world and "dismember" Russia: Russia's foreign minister uses his appearance in New York for an angry all-round attack ...

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Baerbock and Lavrov meeting: appointment in New York falls through, Russia raises accusations

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Lavrov: West wants to divide world and "dismember" Russia: Russia's foreign minister uses his appearance in New York for an angry all-round attack ...

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Lavrov: West wants to split world and «dismember» Russia: Russia's foreign minister used his appearance in New York for an angry sweeping attack ...

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Hush money trial: Trump forced to listen silently to people insulting him: Over the past week, Donald Trump has been forced to sit inside a frigid New York ...

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Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults

Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.

Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.

Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.

Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.

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Trump trial live updates: Judge to weigh whether Trump violated gag order: Testimony resumes in Donald Trump's hush money trial, with David Pecker ...

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Quick Glance: Court Hearing on Gag Order Violation Amid Trump-Cohen Feud

Judge Juan Merchan will determine whether to penalize Donald Trump for repeated breaches of the gag order preventing the former president from publicly discussing witnesses or jurors in the criminal hush money case.

Prosecutors are urging Merchan to impose a $1,000 fine on Trump for each violation and to caution him that future infractions can result in not just additional fines but also potential incarceration.

Responding to Trump's social media activity, Cohen, a pivotal prosecution witness, accused Trump of desperation on Twitter, with Trump's legal team justifying his responses as campaign-related.

Regarding the gag order infringements, the jury will not be presented with arguments. Merchan specified that if the arguments are not wrapped up by 11 a.m., they will pick up the discussion on the infringements at a later time.

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Pro-Palestinian Campus Encampments Spread Nationwide Amid Mass Arrests at Columbia, NYU & Yale

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Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU

Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.

At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.

The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.

The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.

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Apr 22

Lavrov Says Russia, China Almost Dedollarized Their Trade: Tass: Russia and China have almost completely stopped using the dollar in their mutual trade ...

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Apr 22

Trump's $175 million bond goes before judge on New York AG's concerns: The insurer that provided Donald Trump a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud ...

reuters.com/world/us/trumps-175-million-bond-goes-before-judge-new-york-ags-concerns-2024-04-22/

Quick Glance: Trump Agrees to New Restrictions on $175 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case

The bond is meant to secure Trump's compliance with a $454.2 million judgment won by state Attorney General Letitia James if he does not succeed in an appeal.

James had challenged the bond this month, saying Trump still had access to the Charles Schwab account pledged to the insurer as collateral.

Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.

Trump defended the bond in court, emphasizing that he has plenty of money to put up for it.

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Election Updates: Biden to campaign in Florida, keeping the focus on abortion.

nytimes.com/live/2024/04/23/us/pennsylvania-primaries-biden-trump

Quick Glance: Biden administration strengthens rules on obtaining medical records for abortion

Under the new regulation by the Biden administration, medical records of women will be shielded from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to seek a legal abortion.

The regulation aims to protect women in states where abortion is illegal from prosecution and is expected to face legal challenges from anti-abortion advocates and criticism from abortion-rights advocates.

The protection also extends to women seeking fertility, contraception, or miscarriage care, according to the nation’s top health official Xavier Becerra.

However, the regulation does not protect women from criminal investigations when ordering abortion pills online and does not mandate law enforcement officials to obtain a warrant for medical records of patients.

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Trump hush money trial begins in New York: Live updates: Former President Donald Trump is in a New York court today, facing criminal charges over hush money ...

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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial

A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.

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Who are the 12 jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York?: Donald Trump will be judged in his historic New York criminal trial by 12 jurors selected ...

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Donald Trump’s $175mn bond should be invalidated, New York attorney-general says: Letitia James’s office says former president should have to post a new bond ...

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New York hush money case: Judge declines to delay trial after Trump complains of pretrial publicity

apnews.com/article/trump-hush-money-trial-4c79619c5e89e13d672e070a4244a302

Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial

The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.

Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.

The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.

A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.

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Judge to weigh in on request to hold Trump in contempt for breaking gag order: The hearing could result in further financial punishment for Trump ...

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Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins

An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.

The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.

The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.

The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.

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US appeals court split over Florida ban on Chinese citizens owning property: A U.S. appeals court on Friday appeared divided over whether to block a Florida law ...

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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'

Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.

Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.

Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.

HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.

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Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...

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JPMorgan CEO Dimon says US economy is booming: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed confidence on Tuesday in a robust U.S. economy backed by strong ...

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National Enquirer’s Help for Trump Broke Norms Even in the Tabloid World: The tabloid’s parent company was fined for breaking federal election laws after ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/national-enquirer-trump-trial-david-pecker.html

Quick Glance: Trump trial: Publisher reveals secret deal for 2016 election

On the 6th day of Trump's criminal trial proceedings, former publisher David Pecker provided testimony.

Former President Donald Trump is currently facing serious criminal charges in New York related to a 2016 hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels.

Trump criticized Judge Merchan and the restricted gag order following the conclusion of the court session.

Pecker detailed the initial story that he 'caught and killed' as part of the agreement with Trump and Cohen.

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New York Courts to release daily transcripts from Trump hush money trial: The transcripts will offer an unfiltered glimpse into the historic proceedings.

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Apr 19

Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York's Columbia campus: More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on Wednesday on the campus ...

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US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership: The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a ...

reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-security-council-vote-thursday-palestinian-un-membership-2024-04-18/

Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership

In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.

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Trump Calls for More Protests Outside Trial: ‘Rally Behind MAGA’: With support from demonstrators in Lower Manhattan spotty so far, Donald Trump issued a call to ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/trump-trial-protests.html

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Judge says Manhattan DA can cross-examine Trump about Carroll, fraud decisions: NEW YORK — A New York judge said Monday that Manhattan prosecutors can bring up ...

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4611176-judge-says-manhattan-da-can-cross-examine-trump-about-carroll-fraud-decisions/

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Trump Hush Money Trial Takeaways: Gag Order Fight and Pecker Testimony: Donald J. Trump’s lawyer was harshly questioned as he tried to avoid a contempt citation ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/trump-trial-takeaways-pecker-gag-order.html

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On Earth Day, Biden Spotlights Climate Investments to Contrast With Republicans: President Biden announced $7 billion more for solar power projects and pointed ...

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Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive for years, dies at 76: Snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985, reporter Terry Andersen chronicled his years ...

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Warmongering media and politicians have done it: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov describes Switzerland as an “openly hostile country” ...

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Opinion | The Bragg Case Against Trump Is a Historic Mistake: It’s not the crime; it’s the cover-up. But it’s still a highly flawed case.

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Moscow still intent on 'truly Russian' Ukraine, says Lavrov ｜ DPA: After more than two years of intense fighting in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister ...

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Trump trial in New York: Man dies of self-inflicted burns: What remained were leaflets with conspiracy theories: A 37-year-old set himself on fire in front of ...

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Trump cancels rally due to weather, as he tries to balance his trial and campaign

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Quick Glance: Trump Cancels Rally Due to Storm

Donald Trump had to cancel his planned rally in North Carolina due to a storm, highlighting the challenges the former president faces balancing legal issues with his campaign against President Joe Biden.

Despite the cancellation, the audience expressed frustration but understanding, supporting Trump's strategy of incorporating his court time into anti-establishment arguments.

It remains uncertain when Trump's next campaign appearance will be, as his New York trial may extend, restricting his ability to engage with voters. North Carolina holds significance as a battleground state for both Trump and Biden in the upcoming election.

Democrats criticized the Trump-Robinson pairing ahead of the rally, citing concerns about their stance on abortion rights. Both parties are striving to appeal to voters with contrasting messages in North Carolina.

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Opinion | Trump’s Re-Election Would Be Disastrous for the Climate: The return of Trump to the White House would be disastrous for the planet.

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Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case

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Biden leans on one-time battleground Florida as a cautionary tale: Democrats have signaled that Florida could be competitive but have yet to commit resources to ...

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Quick Glance: Biden's Critique of Abortion Restrictions in Florida

Biden travels to Florida to criticize stricter abortion laws.

He leverages the momentum against abortion restrictions for his reelection campaign.

Advocates emphasize bipartisan support for abortion rights.

Abortion opponents fear implications for the upcoming elections.

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Israel Hasn’t Offered Evidence Tying U.N. Workers to Hamas, Review Says: The review did not address whether some employees of a U.N. agency, UNRWA ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/middleeast/unrwa-israel-hamas-report.html

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MLB expected to review Aaron Boone, Hunter Wendelstedt incident involving fan: Major League Baseball is expected to look at the Monday incident involving Aaron ...

nydailynews.com/2024/04/23/aaron-boone-yankees-hunter-wendelstedt-mlb-expected-to-review-ejected-fan/

Quick Glance: Yankees' Aaron Boone Ejected for Fan-Heckling of MLB Umpire in Unusual Incident: 'I Don't Care Who Said It'

Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected early in the game against the A's at Yankee Stadium after a fan yelled something. This marked his 35th career ejection, with a rather unusual reason this time.

Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt warned Boone of an ejection after just five pitches if another word was said. A fan behind the dugout shouted something, leading Wendelstedt to toss Boone out of the game.

Boone's reactions, including pointing to the crowd, were captured on video. In one clip, Boone can be heard denying he said anything. Despite Wendelstedt's error in judgment, the ejection stood, making for a highly entertaining situation.

Although Wendelstedt misinterpreted the situation and Boone was innocent, the ejection remained. Nevertheless, the whole incident was incredibly entertaining, and Boone's 35 ejections in a short span of time is quite an impressive feat.

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Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.

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Apr 21

Kremlin minister on war in Ukraine: Lavrov apparently hints at Russian summer offensive on Kharkiv

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Could Trump Go to Prison? If He Does, the Secret Service Goes, Too: Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money-prison.html

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What happens if Trump gets convicted ahead of November?: The first-ever criminal trial of a current or former American president is underway in Manhattan ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4606107-donald-trump-hush-money-trial-stormy-daniels-conviction-election/

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Hawley, Cotton call on Biden to deploy National Guard over Gaza protests at colleges

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4612618-hawley-cotton-biden-national-guard-gaza-protests-columbia/

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Wall St gains after Friday sell-off, Mideast tensions subside: Wall Street stocks ended higher on Monday following a market sell-off in previous sessions as ...

reuters.com/markets/us/futures-recover-after-friday-sell-off-mideast-tensions-ease-2024-04-22/

Quick Glance: Hope for Strong Quarterly Results Drives Wall St Stocks

Wall Street stocks saw an increase on Monday as investors anticipated a busy week of quarterly results from key companies to gain insight into the health of the U.S. economy.

All 11 S&P 500 sectors experienced growth, with technology and financial stocks leading the gains.

In addition to the outstanding corporate earnings, markets are also looking forward to the upcoming release of the PCE data in March later this week to further understand the monetary policy trajectory.

Megacap growth stocks showed gains, including Alphabet, Amazon.com, and Apple, along with Nvidia's increase to recover from a previous decline.

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No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel

democracynow.org/2024/4/17/no_tech_for_apartheid_google_israel

Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments

Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.

The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.

Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.

The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.

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Trump trial in New York: Man sets himself on fire in front of the courthouse: While the jury for Donald Trump's hush money trial is being selected in court ...

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Opinion | Melania’s Trials: The former first lady is swept back into the Stormy cyclone.

nytimes.com/2024/04/20/opinion/melania-trump.html

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Columbia University: Biden condemns anti-Semitism at protests in New York: Anti-Semitic slogans were also shouted during anti-Israel protests at the renowned ...

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Quick Glance: Biden condemns Antisemitism at Columbia University Protests

US President Joe Biden warns against antisemitism at anti-Israel protests at Columbia University in New York and calls for empathy towards Palestinians.

Students demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians and against the Israeli government, leading to intense antisemitic remarks.

A rabbi warns Jewish students not to enter the campus after antisemitic chants, and the police disband a pro-Palestinian tent camp, resulting in arrests.

Biden condemns the antisemitism, emphasizing that such incidents have no place on the campus or in the country.

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Inside Trump’s Complicated Relationship With Law Enforcement: The former president has put forth a law-and-order candidacy while also criticizing the legal ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/trump-police-trial.html

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Israel-Hamas War in Gaza News: Live Updates: Israel has said it plans to target Hamas fighters in Rafah, where a million civilians have sought shelter ...

nytimes.com/live/2024/04/23/world/israel-gaza-war-hamas

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Malaysian Navy Helicopters Collide Midair, Killing 10: The two helicopters were rehearsing for a parade to celebrate the navy’s 90th anniversary.

nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/asia/malaysia-navy-helicopters-crash.html

Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters

Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.

The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.

The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.

An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.

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Pictures of the Day | April 23, 2024: Our top photos of the day.

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White House condemns ‘blatantly antisemitic’ protests amid ongoing unrest at Columbia

thehill.com/homenews/administration/4610110-white-house-condemns-blatantly-antisemitic-protests-amid-ongoing-unrest-at-columbia/

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New York Court System to Publish Daily Transcripts of Trump’s Trial: A government website will also contain relevant documents for the landmark trial ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/trump-transcripts-hush-money-trial-court.html

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Apr 10

Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months jail in Trump civil fraud case: Retired Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg has received a five-month jail ...

apnews.com/article/weisselberg-trump-perjury-new-york-b76cde56c6cb983ab8789f95d5a0c6c0

Quick Glance: Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months jail in Trump civil fraud case

Retired Trump executive Allen Weisselberg was sentenced to five months in jail for admitting to lying under oath in a civil fraud lawsuit against the former president by New York’s attorney general.

Weisselberg pleaded guilty to perjury related to the valuation of Trump's Manhattan penthouse, despite his deep loyalty to Trump and previous jail time for tax evasion.

Important aspects include Weisselberg's testimonies in unfavorable trials for Trump and his decision not to testify in Trump's upcoming hush money criminal trial.

Weisselberg's willingness to admit wrongdoing, age, and his role in Trump's organization were considered in his sentence, mirroring a previous case where he served a reduced jail term. He is likely to be involved in Trump's hush money trial, even if not as a witness.

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Arizona Republicans uphold 1864 abortion ban, Democrats still seek repeal: Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives tried repeatedly to repeal an 1864 ...

reuters.com/world/us/arizona-democrats-seek-repeal-1864-abortion-ban-need-republican-help-2024-04-17/

Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.

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Apr 20

Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package

entrepreneur.com/business-news/tesla-to-shareholders-approve-ceo-musks-record-high-pay/472850

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Top Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned drug, then won Olympic gold: The episode sharply divided the anti-doping world, where China’s record has long ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping-olympics.html

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US bond bulls lean into latest selloff despite inflation scare: A sharp selloff in U.S. bonds so far in April is prompting some investors to consider allocating ...

reuters.com/markets/us/us-bond-bulls-lean-into-latest-selloff-despite-inflation-scare-2024-04-22/

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Poland's president becomes latest leader to visit Donald Trump: Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda ...

france24.com/en/americas/20240418-poland-s-president-becomes-latest-leader-to-visit-donald-trump

Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.

European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.

The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.

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SALT Tax Write-Off: Trump Advisers Want to Cut Limit to Below $10,000: Economists advising Donald Trump are pushing to keep a cap on the state and local tax ...

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R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid: Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/19/climate/rfk-jr-environment.html

Quick Glance: RFK Jr.'s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to End Presidential Bid

Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”

As an independent candidate for the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims he would be the “best environment president in American history,” drawing on his past as a crusading lawyer who went after polluters in New York.

But dozens of Mr. Kennedy’s former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council are calling on him to withdraw from the race, in full-page advertisements sponsored by the group’s political arm that are expected to appear in newspapers in six swing states on Sunday.

Separately, a dozen other national environmental organizations have issued an open letter calling Mr. Kennedy “ a “dangerous conspiracy theorist and a science denier” who promotes “toxic beliefs” on vaccines and on climate change.

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Apr 22

What to do about the EU’s relative decline: The European Union will be marginalised if it continues to shrink compared to other parts of the world ...

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Quick Glance: Addressing the EU's Relative Decline

The EU faces marginalization if it continues to shrink compared to other parts of the world.

There are two ways to look at the EU's relative decline: living standards and power.

The EU is dealing with different threats from aggressive Russia, China, and the United States.

To tackle the challenges, the EU needs to strengthen its single market, invest in key industries, and focus on future technologies.

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Trump could avoid trial this year on 2020 election charges. Is the hush money case a worthy proxy?

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Apr 19

Russia: We Told Israel ‘Iran Does Not Want Escalation’: Russia has made clear to Israel that Iran "does not want escalation," Moscow's Foreign Minister Sergei ...

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Apr 09

Court rejects Trump's latest attempt to delay hush money trial: A New York appeals court judge has rejected another bid by former President Donald Trump to delay ...

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Apr 22

The Trump Trials: All rise: The first week of Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial, news in his other criminal cases, and what to watch for this week.

washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/21/trump-trials-tracker-latest-news/

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Apr 20

Trump makes new plea for immunity ahead of Supreme Court case: Former President Trump made a new plea for presidential immunity Saturday in a Truth Social post ...

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4608325-trump-new-plea-immunity-ahead-supreme-court-case/

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Apr 14

An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington: An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse as seen from Bloomington, Indiana ...

reuters.com/pictures/along-path-totality-best-photos-eclipse-2024-04-12/IHFDKRGAFNIBFIRKFF335TDPEM/

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Apr 19

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse: NEW YORK – A person has self-immolated outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Trump’s ...

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Apr 19

Opinion | Gaza Is Biden’s War Now: The president didn’t start the war in the Middle East. But now it could define his campaign — and his legacy.

nytimes.com/2024/04/19/opinion/biden-gaza-war.html

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Apr 20

US to withdraw military personnel from Niger, source says: The United States will withdraw its troops from Niger, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters ...

reuters.com/world/us-withdraw-military-personnel-niger-source-says-2024-04-19/

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Opinion | How ‘The Squad’ and Like-Minded Progressives Have Changed Their Party: The left’s position on Israel has now become the Democratic Party’s ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/progressives-democratic-party-aoc.html

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Apr 21

Dismissed Trump Jurors Describe Intense Days in a Glaring Spotlight: Two prospective jurors who were excused contacted The New York Times to describe their ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/21/nyregion/trump-trial-jurors.html

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Apr 22

2024 Election Updates: Biden Packs Schedule With Campaign Events

nytimes.com/live/2024/04/22/us/biden-trump-election

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Apr 18

Opinion | Donald Trump and American Justice: Donald Trump is enjoying the same guarantees of fairness and due process before the law that he sought to deny to ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/17/opinion/donald-trump-trial.html

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Apr 15

Justice Clarence Thomas absent from US Supreme Court session: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was not on the bench on Monday as the other eight ...

reuters.com/world/us/justice-clarence-thomas-absent-us-supreme-court-session-2024-04-15/

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Apr 20

Mary Trump taunts uncle for sleeping in court rumors: ‘Worried narcolepsy runs in the family’

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4608427-mary-trump-taunts-uncle-for-sleeping-in-court/

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Apr 20

In Late-Stage Budget Talks, Hochul Wins Concessions From N.Y. Lawmakers: Gov. Kathy Hochul used the $237 billion budget to wedge in contentious issues like ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/20/nyregion/new-york-state-budget.html

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Apr 18

U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Bid for Full Statehood at U.N.: The move blocked a resolution to support a status that Palestinians had long sought at the United Nations ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/middleeast/palestinian-statehood-un-veto.html

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Apr 20

Columbia Students Who Were Arrested Face Uncertain Consequences: Students who camped in tents to protest the war in Gaza, including the daughter of ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/20/nyregion/arrested-columbia-students-suspended.html

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Apr 22

Vanguard recommends increasing inflation protection in portfolios: A Vanguard executive said on Monday increasing inflation protection in investment portfolios ...

reuters.com/markets/us/vanguard-recommends-increasing-inflation-protection-portfolios-2024-04-22/

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Trump Disses ‘Very Unfair’ Jury on Eve of Contempt Hearing at Hush-Money Trial: Trump phoned in to a conservative radio show Monday night, once again decrying ...

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Apr 21

China's US envoy urges cooperation, cites 'severe' challenges: China's ambassador to the United States urged the two superpowers to cooperate on improving ...

reuters.com/world/chinas-us-envoy-urges-cooperation-cites-severe-challenges-2024-04-21/

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Apr 22

Dozens of Yale Students Arrested During Campus Protests: Demonstrators were arrested on Monday morning after setting up an encampment that they said was in ...

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Quick Glance: Yale Students Block Intersection After 45 Arrested

Yale students and protestors block the intersection of College St. and Grove St., outside Woolsey Hall in New Haven on Monday, April 22, 2024, during a Pro-Palestinian rally after about 45 students were arrested from the encampment at Beinecke Plaza Monday morning.

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