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Delay, Delay, Delay
The Supreme Court appears inclined to grant Trump some level of presidential immunity, which could delay his trial regarding charges from his time in office until after the election.
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April 26, 2024
Daily Trojan
USC Cancels 2024 Graduation
USC has canceled its main stage commencement and will require tickets, security screening, and a clear bag policy for attendees at remaining satellite ceremonies and miscellaneous events.
Reuters
TikTok Would Rather Shut Down
ByteDance would prefer to shut down TikTok in the U.S. rather than sell it if unable to counter a ban legally, due to the app's role in its overall business and the importance of its core algorithms.
Showbiz411
Female Judges Overturn Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein's NY conviction was overturned by a mostly female panel of judges, citing trial court errors in allowing testimony from women not involved in the charges, leading to a new trial.
Miami Herald
Melania Trump Flies Under the Radar
Melania Trump, who has been notably quiet recently, launched a $245 necklace called "Her Love & Gratitude" for Mother's Day, which includes a gold-plated pendant and a limited-edition NFT.
CNN
New Poll: 24% Might Reconsider Trump
Only 13% of Americans believe Trump is treated like other defendants, with opinions divided on his treatment's fairness, and 24% of his supporters may reconsider their support if he's convicted.
Associated Press
Enquirer Is a Shadow of Former Self
Testimony in Trump’s hush money trial has exposed significant corruption at the National Enquirer, potentially marking the end of its influence, according to former executive Lachlan Cartwright.
StudyFinds
Coke and Pepsi Drive Plastic Crisis
A study in "Science Advances" reveals that major corporations like Coca-Cola and Pepsi are major contributors to global plastic pollution, responsible for about a quarter of the world's plastic waste.
The New York Times
Being Stuck In Court Is Great for Trump
Trump's presence in a New York courtroom during his trial may benefit his campaign by casting him as a victim fighting perceived injustices, potentially boosting his appeal to his base.
CNBC
The GDP Is Less Than Expected
In early 2024, U.S. economic growth was weaker than anticipated at a 1.6% rate, with rising prices and inflation outpacing forecasts, according to a Commerce Department report.
Voice of America
U.S. Record Low Fertility Rates
The U.S. fertility rate fell in 2023 below pre-pandemic levels, with a record low in teen births and a shift towards later motherhood, influenced by the pandemic, the economy, and abortion restrictions.
The Hill
D.C. Gets Ready to Unwind and Exhale
Washington, D.C., is gearing up to unwind at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, which will feature Biden and SNL's Colin Jost amidst global conflicts and election tensions.
Los Angeles Times
Reggie Bush's Heisman Travels
Reggie Bush, former USC running back, won the Heisman Trophy in 2005, returned it in 2010 amid NCAA sanctions, and reclaimed it in 2024 following NCAA rule changes on athlete compensation.
Politico
What's It Like Inside Trump Court Room
POLITICO reporters describe Trump's high-stakes Manhattan trial, highlighting intense security, media scrutiny, and strategic political plays within a restrictive and secretive legal setting.
NBC News
Robert Kraft Condemns "Jew Hatred"
Robert Kraft, New England Patriots owner, compared rising antisemitism on U.S. college campuses to pre-Holocaust Germany and called for strong leadership to combat it in a CNBC interview.
FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight Publishes '24 Averages
538's interactive polling averages for the 2024 election show Biden and Trump nearly tied nationally, with Trump leading slightly in swing states and new uncertainty intervals highlighting data variability.
Mediaite
Israel-Palestine Barely Mentioned
A recent Harvard poll shows that while young Americans favor a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, it ranks 15th out of 16 in importance among other surveyed issues.
New York Post
Target Employee Stops 3 in Theft
A vigilant Target employee in New Jersey thwarted three women attempting to steal a shopping cart filled with nearly $600 worth of merchandise, causing them to flee in their vehicle.
CBS News
For Sale: Sinatra's Townhouse
Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former New York townhouse, a historic 19th-century property on the Upper East Side, is now for sale, featuring over 3,700 square feet and listed at under $4.5 million.
USA Today
Google Fires Employee Protestors
Google, known for supporting employee activism, called the police and fired workers who protested a $1.2 billion Israeli government contract with sit-ins at its New York and Sunnyvale offices.
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