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Supreme Court hears arguments over obstruction law used against January 6 rioters
The Supreme Court will consider whether part of a federal obstruction law can be used to prosecute some of the rioters involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Follow here for the latest live news updates.CNN - Top stories -
Taylor Swift uses metaphors to write catchy lyrics, a tactic effective communicators leverage to tell their story.
Metaphor is a powerful communication weapon.Inc. - Business -
12 Jurors in Trump Hush Money Trial Will Decide a Former President’s Fate
Justice Juan M. Merchan warned against identifying the people who might judge Donald J. Trump, who regularly attacks the justice system.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Stephen A. Smith slams Trump hush money trial: ‘I want him to lose the right way’
Stephen A. Smith criticized the hush money trial against former President Trump in Thursday comments, saying he wants to see him “lose the right way.” As primarily Democratic voter, the sports commentator said he is “utterly disgusted” with ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump trial resumes after man sets himself on fire outside court
Police say the man threw "conspiracy based" pamphlets into the air, before dousing himself in an accelerant.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Court adjourns after fourth day of Trump hush money trial: Recap
Court has adjourned in Manhattan in former President Trump's hush money trial after the completion of jury selection on Friday that seated 12 jurors and six alternates. The day was rounded out with a hearing that centered on Trump's possible ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Jury selection completed for Trump hush-money trial; man sets himself on fire outside courthouse – as it happened
With all 18 jurors now chosen, the trial is expected to move toward opening statements next week; man apparently set self on fire outside courthouse. Person apparently sets self on fire outside Trump trial in New YorkTrump’s criminal hush-money ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Jury selection in Trump's hush money trial is complete after tense morning in court
Opening statements are set to begin next week in Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial after the final members of the jury were seated Friday, following a dramatic day in which two prospective jurors broke down in tears, an appeals court judge ...NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Italian court drops charges against migrant rescue ship crews and ends long-running legal battle
An Italian court has dismissed a long-running case against migrant rescue ship crews of three humanitarian organizationsABC News - World -
A College Quarterback Switched Positions. It Changed His Career.
Luke McCaffrey is an intriguing N.F.L. prospect after making the move to wide receiver at Rice.The New York Times - Sports -
A 12-person jury was picked to decide Trump's fate in his hush-money case, setting the stage for the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president to kick off in earnest next week.
A 12-person jury was picked to decide Trump’s fate in his hush-money case, setting the stage for the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president to kick off in earnest next week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump vows to make his voice heard in court as first week of trial draws to a close. Here's what you missed on Day 4.
The former president, who has largely sat silently in the courtroom during a week's worth of court proceedings, told reporters that he will take the stand.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Man arrested in Paris after police cordon off Iranian consulate due to reported bomb threat – Europe live
Local media reports a man entered the consulate saying he had explosives and wanted to avenge his brother. “Russia must be held accountable. Ukraine urgently requires more air defence support!” wrote the EU’s ambassador in Kyiv, Katarina ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Frederick Celani, Who Made a Career as a Con Man, Dies at 75
His serial frauds included a waterfront development in Buffalo, a civil rights law firm in California and a package delivery company in Springfield, Ill.The New York Times - Business -
When O.J. Simpson ‘Confessed’ to Murder
Years after Mr. Simpson was acquitted, he wrote a book and gave a shocking interview. The whole endeavor cost the publisher, Judith Regan, her job.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Two-time world champ J’den Cox retires at US Olympic wrestling trials; 44-year-old reaches finals
J’den Cox walked off the mat after dropping a 2-2 decision to Kollin Moore at the U.S. Olympic wrestling trials on Friday night, leaving his shoes behind to a standing ovationABC News - Sports -
Man who set fire to himself near Trump trial dies
Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets, police said.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Taylor Swift Lyrics: Who’s Mentioned on ‘Tortured Poets Department?
Ex-boyfriends may be alluded to. Travis Kelce, too, fans believe. And some actual poets.The New York Times - Top stories -
Long-haul carrier Emirates again halts local flight check-in as UAE recovers from record rains
Long-haul carrier Emirates says it is halting local check-in for passengers traveling on its flights as the wider United Arab Emirates tries to recover from record-setting rains this weekABC News - World -
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel retaliates against Iran, US official says
Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
When Valuing Your Business for Sale, Be Like Goldilocks
How to make sure the price isn't too hot, and isn't too cold, but just right.Inc. - Business -
How to Communicate When You and Others Are in Crisis Mode
Never lie during a business crisis.Inc. - Business -
Comet Pons-Brooks: How and When to See It
Soon, this devil-horned comet won’t be visible for another seven decades.The New York Times - Science -
Dak 'fine in any situation' when it comes to deal
Dak Prescott said Friday that negotiations have not really begun with the Cowboys on a new deal, although he had what he termed a "great conversation" with owner and GM Jerry Jones about a month ago.ESPN - Sports -
Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Department — heartbreak inspires anguish, anger and a career highlight
Eleventh album shows her style evolving in 16 songs that range from charmingly cheesy to moodily melodramaticFinancial Times - Business -
The Former Congressman in the Hot Seat at Trump's Truth Social
Devin Nunes is running a tiny, money-losing, slow-growing social-media company that just went public. The looming question: What if the app’s most important user—and biggest investor—wants to sell?The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Former MPs hoping for a comeback at the next election
A Blair-era cabinet minister and a Lib Dem who was last an MP 20 years ago are among those standing again.BBC News - Top stories -
Breakups, fantasies and her most cutting lyrics: inside Taylor’s Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department
What are the big takeaways from Swift’s new album? She’s refining her sound, confronting elements of her fanbase and done with romantic idealisation. • Read Alexis Petridis’s four-star review of the album. Swift named an entire album after the ...The Guardian - World -
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 nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Harry Styles stalker jailed for sending him 8,000 cards in a month
Myra Carvalho sentenced to 14 weeks’ imprisonment and banned from seeing singer perform. A woman who stalked Harry Styles has been jailed and banned from seeing him perform.. Myra Carvalho, who appeared at Harrow crown court sitting at Hendon ...The Guardian - World -
Modi’s Power Keeps Growing, and India Looks Sure to Give Him More
Few doubt the popular prime minister will win a third term in voting that starts Friday. His strong hand is just what many Indians seem to want.The New York Times - World - India -
The Supreme Court Takes Up Homelessness
Can cities make it illegal to live on the streets?The New York Times - Top stories -
When the Cute Guy on Your Flight Turns Out to be Your Seatmate
Alex Zhou and Eddie Kay met on a plane heading to Boston from Los Angeles. After going their separate ways, the two reconnected on social media.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What to Do When Your 401(k) Leaves Something to Be Desired
Over the course of a career, the high fees and a lower-quality menu of investment options found in some plans can shrink your balance significantly.The New York Times - Business -
‘We’re the main attraction’: when women’s pro wrestling came to Ballarat
Professional wrestling is normally at home in American stadiums, but for one night in regional Victoria, Australia’s female wrestlers took centre stage. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIt took until the final match of the evening for ...The Guardian - World -
Retired St. Louis officer, beaten by former colleagues, awarded $23M
A former St. Louis police officer has been awarded $23 million after he was beaten by other officers while working undercover in 2017. Luther Hall, the former officer, won Monday after the defendant — one of his former colleagues — failed to ...The Hill - Politics -
Former Defense secretary: Silence ‘deafening’ after Israel’s strike on Iran
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper called Iran’s silence “deafening" after Israel struck near a major air base and nuclear site in the city of Isfahan early Friday. “This morning, the silence — from both sides, frankly — is deafening,” Esper, who ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Tributes paid to former Wales, Burnley and Swansea winger Leighton James
Popular winger has died at the age of 71James scored 10 goals in 54 appearances for WalesThe former Wales winger Leighton James has died at the age of 71.. James’s former clubs Burnley and Swansea – where he spent 13 years of a colourful 19-year ...The Guardian - World -
With a Fresh Look and Recipes, Manischewitz Courts a New Generation
The 136-year-old company’s products have been staples in American Jewish households for generations. After a major rebranding, the matzo ball soup comes with merch.The New York Times - Business -
What Xavier Worthy did after his 4.21 record in the 40 could boost him
Ahead of next week's NFL Draft, teams are debating whether the 40-yard dash translates to today's game. It's complicated, but evaluators don't dismiss it.Yahoo Sports - Sports