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All 12 Jurors—And Alternates—Seated In Trump’s Hush Money Trial: Here’s What We Know About Them
The jurors were asked whether they believe they can be fair and impartial in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York.
Beijing Half-Marathon Winners Stripped Of Awards After Viral Video Appeared To Show Runners Throwing The Race
An investigation by the race’s organizers blamed a registration error for the bizarre finish captured in a viral video.
Man Sets Himself On Fire Outside Courthouse Where Trump Trial Is Taking Place
The incident occurred near the media staging area outside the Manhattan court where the former president’s hush money trial is taking place.
Oil Prices Spike—And Fall—As Iran Downplays Israel’s Reported Airstrikes: Here’s How That Could Affect Gas Prices
Iran state media downplayed reported Israeli airstrikes on Friday, resulting in a roller coaster day for oil prices.
American College Of Physicians Officially Recommends GLP-1s Like Ozempic For Diabetes Treatment—Despite Shortage Concerns
The body for the first time is calling for GLP-1s as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes, but the medications are in short supply.
Democrats Save Mike Johnson’s Foreign Aid Package—Overcoming Right-Wing Revolt
More Democrats than Republicans voted to clear a procedural hurdle to advance the bills to the floor for a formal vote set for Saturday.
Trump Reportedly Dozes — Again — At Hush Money Trial
For the second day this week, former President Donald Trump appeared to doze off during jury selection in his New York hush money trial.
All The Stars Taylor Swift Name-Dropped In ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ And Why
Taylor Swift dropped 31 new songs Friday morning in a surprise double-album release for “The Tortured Poets Department.”
Meta AI Declares War On OpenAI, Google With Standalone Chatbot — What To Know About ‘Llama 3’ Model
Unlike major competitors including Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Meta’s Llama 3 model is open source and the AI assistant it powers has previously been locked inside the company’s app ecosystem, which includes Facebook and Instagram.
Iran Downplays Israeli Strikes—And May Not Launch Large-Scale Retaliation
Israel’s limited attack suggests a hope to tamp down tensions and avoid major retaliation.
Witness Claims Matt Gaetz Attended Drug-Fueled Party With Underage Girl In Statement To Lawmakers, Report Says
The Justice Department dropped its investigation last year into whether Gaetz paid an underage woman for sex, but the House Ethics Committee is still probing the matter.
Tesla Recalls Nearly 3,900 Cybertrucks Over Gas Pedals That Can Get Stuck—Causing Truck To Accelerate
Regulators said the issue was likely caused by an unapproved soap used during manufacturing.
Man Reportedly Threatened To Blow Himself Up Near Iranian Embassy In Paris
The Iranian embassy is across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Kanye West Paid $57 Million For A Malibu Mansion, Then Gutted And Abandoned It. Now, Nobody Wants It.
Kanye West is facing an $18 million loss on an abandoned Malibu property he’s trying to sell without completing the extensive renovations he’d planned.
Nearly 1 Billion Voters Head To The Polls In India—What To Know About The World's Largest-Ever Election
Around 969 million are eligible to vote in the 2024 national polls, according to Indian election officials.
‘The Tortured Poets Department’: Taylor Swift Drops ‘Secret Double Album’
Swift said the music video for the album’s first single — “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone — would debut on Friday night.
Apple Takes Down WhatsApp And Other Popular Messaging Apps From Chinese App Store
Apple said China’s Cyberspace Administration ordered the removal of the apps on national security grounds.
Israel Conducts ‘Limited Strikes’ Targeting Iran, Report Says
Commercial flights were suspended across several major airports in Iran, as state media reported hearing explosions near the city of Isfahan.
Sony Joins Talks To Buy Paramount—Boosting Paramount Shares 12%
Several suitors including Skydance Media and Redbird Capital have reportedly been in talks with Paramount regarding a takeover of the entertainment company.
Trump Claims New York Courtroom Is ‘Freezing’ Amid Trial: ‘Cold Enough For You?’
Judge Juan Merchan apologized to prospective jurors in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial over the courtroom’s cold temperature.
Biden-Trump Gaffe Tracker: Biden Suggests Uncle Who Died In WWII Was Eaten By Cannibals
Biden, 81, is the oldest president in history and Trump, 77, would be the second-oldest if he wins in November. And they’re increasingly frequent misspoken comments have drawn increased scrutiny—and concern.
These Are The Big-Money Donors Backing Trump—As He Trails Biden’s Fundraising
Billionaire James Simons and Reid Hoffman, meanwhile, are among the wealthy donors supporting Biden’s campaign, according to newly released Federal Election Commission filings.
Netflix Reports Record Profits As Subscriber Growth Tops Estimates
Netflix faced a “tricky setup” heading into earnings as its stock already likely prices in much of the upside as its potential new consumer base dries up.
Walmart-Backed Ibotta Soars Over 17% After IPO
Ibotta shares had a $88 offering price, well above its initial estimated offering range between $76 and $84.
Trump Faces More Legal Trouble: Civil Lawsuits Over Jan. 6 Riot Can Advance, Judge Rules
Former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 lawsuits may continue—the latest blow to Trump as he attempts to delay a group of cases against him.