Trump hush money trial opening statements live updates

Former president’s hush money trial draws focus but issues also stacking up on other legal fronts

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Elon Musk's wealth has crashed by over $160 billion from its peak as Tesla's problems pile up

Tesla stock has tanked by more than 60% since late 2021, slashing Elon Musk's fortune from $340 billion at its peak to below $180 billion.

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Young Chinese are trading Shanghai for small cities. Brands like KFC are following them with thousands of stores.

Economic troubles in metros like Beijing and Shanghai are pushing people to move to smaller cities, where they have more disposable income.

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Judge OKs phone surveys of jury pool for man charged in 4 University of Idaho student deaths

Kohberger’s defense team hired a consultant to survey potential jurors living near the university about things they might have heard about the case.

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Lancet: Migration Is ‘Inextricably Linked to Climate Change’

The once prestigious Lancet medical journal is galloping onward in its woke agenda, insisting on an “inextricable” link between climate change and immigration.

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Shares of Novartis climb 4.8% on raised guidance, better-than-expected results

Shares of Swiss drugmaker Novartis climbed 4.8% in early deals Tuesday after it raised its full-year guidance following better-than-expected first-quarter results.

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North Korean leader Kim leads rocket drills that simulate a nuclear counterattack against enemies

The report by North Korean state media came a day after South Korea and Japan detected the North firing what they suspected were multiple short-range ballistic missiles.

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Saudi Arabia's oil giant boss speaks up for China, saying its massive production of solar panels and EVs helps affordability

The comments come as the West has stepped up criticism of China's dumping of cheap green products on the global markets.

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OOPS! Eric Trump Freaks Out Over Dad’s Trial But Gets 1 Very Awkward Thing Wrong

A rant on Fox News from Donald Trump's son contained one glaring error.

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At a turning point? Columbia arrests and anti-Jewish harassment shut down campus

Columbia University has decided to take action against the rampant antisemitic demonstrations taking place on the campus since Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.

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2 navy helicopters were seen colliding in midair during a military parade rehearsal, killing 10 people

The two Malaysian helicopters were filmed colliding with each other, with one having its rotor blades shredded upon impact.

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Ukraine war live updates: Ukraine disputes Russia's claim to have seized another village; Kyiv, Odesa targeted in drone strikes

Ukraine has disputed Russia's claim to have seized a second eastern Ukrainian village in as many days on Monday.

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A San Francisco neighborhood threw a mini-festival to celebrate a public toilet that cost $200,000 instead of $1.7 million

To celebrate the new loo and its discounted price tag, residents held a small festival with a live band, carnival games, lemonade, and cupcakes.

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AUKUS won't spur a nuclear arms race in the region, says U.S. Under Secretary of State

The AUKUS alliance was forged in 2021 to address shared regional concerns about China's rising power.

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Newly uncovered photo of Titanic iceberg up for auction

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Russian state TV has found itself a fur-clad, 'demonstratively heterosexual' GOP 'beauty' to fawn over: Marjorie Taylor Greene

"She is demonstratively heterosexual," Margarita Simonyan, the editor-in-chief of RT said of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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New Hampshire State Rep. Argues Against Anti-Sanctuary City Bill

A New Hampshire state representative argued that an anti-sanctuary bill was "ginned up" to make them care about "one or two mass murders."

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Trump may be in self-exile in the wilds of Truth Social, but his all-caps high-octane rage posting is getting more intense: report

Donald Trump's posts 29 times a day on Truth Social, a Washington Post analysis found.

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Viewer asks why judge can’t increase Trump gag order fines. Legal expert weighs in

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Writer Leonardo Padura chronicles life in Cuba as his detective 'alter ego' solves gripping crimes

Cuban writer Leonardo Padura has managed to turn his series of detective novels into a social and political chronicle of Cuba, especially his native Havana

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Jon Stewart Exposes 'Mundane Bulls**t' That Could Undermine Trump Trial

"The Daily Show" host said there's a risk to the breathless coverage of the former president's criminal trial.

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As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing this week

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Israeli military intelligence chief resigns – as ‘mass grave found’ in Gaza

The head of Israel’s military intelligence, Major General Aharon Haliva, announced his resignation this morning

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What to know about the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has scheduled a special session to hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted over his efforts to undo his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.

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Jessica Williams Crashes Jon Stewart’s Trump Trial Rant

The former “The Daily Show” senior correspondent crashed Stewart’s Monday monologue for a reunion nearly a decade in the making—and some Pecker talk.

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