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Trump Investigation Reaches High Alert as Grand Jury Meets in NYC to Decide Fate of Former President

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Trump Investigation Reaches High Alert as Grand Jury Meets in NYC to Decide Fate of Former President

By News Masher on March 21, 2023

New York City is on high alert Tuesday as a grand jury is expected to meet to investigate former President Donald Trump's alleged role in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump is currently huddling at his private club at Mar-a-Lago and meeting with his team, including his lawyers and senior advisers, as he awaits a possible indictment. Law enforcement officials have said that Tuesday is a “high alert day” and the outcome of the investigation could have major implications for the former president and his associates.

Missouri Attorney General Announces Emergency Regulation Limiting Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Missouri Attorney General Announces Emergency Regulation Limiting Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

By News Masher on March 21, 2023

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced an emergency regulation to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors, requiring an 18-month waiting period, 15 hour-long therapy sessions, and treatment of any mental illnesses before care can be provided. The regulation is in response to the GOP-led Senate's struggle to pass a law banning gender-affirming care for minors and has been met with mixed reactions from the public. It remains to be seen how this regulation will affect access to gender-affirming care in Missouri.

Powerful 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast Afghanistan, Tremors Felt in Pakistan and India

By News Masher on March 21, 2023

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Afghanistan on Tuesday night, causing strong tremors in Pakistan and India. People in cities such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Srinagar were seen evacuating their homes and reciting the Koran in fear. The Pakistani National Disaster Management Authority has urged people to remain calm and to stay away from unsafe buildings and structures, and is monitoring the situation for updates.

Fox News Producer Alleges Legal Team Coerced Her Into Providing Misleading Testimony in $1.6 Billion Defamation Case

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Fox News Producer Alleges Legal Team Coerced Her Into Providing Misleading Testimony in $1.6 Billion Defamation Case

By News Masher on March 21, 2023

Fox News producer Abby Grossberg has filed two lawsuits against the network, alleging that its legal team coerced her into providing false or misleading testimony in the ongoing $1.6 billion defamation case brought by Dominion Voting Systems. Grossberg claims that Fox's lawyers "coerced, intimidated, and misinformed" her during deposition preparation and that she left the sessions without knowing her answers could open her up to civil and criminal liability. She is seeking damages for emotional distress, mental anguish, and reputational harm, as well as punitive damages.

US to Speed Up Delivery of Abrams Tanks to Ukraine to Support Fight Against Russia’s Invasion

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US to Speed Up Delivery of Abrams Tanks to Ukraine to Support Fight Against Russia’s Invasion

By News Masher on March 21, 2023

The US is accelerating the delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine to support their fight against Russia’s invasion. The older M1A1 model of America’s main battle tank will be sent instead of the newer M1A2 version, as it is easier for Ukrainian forces to learn to use and maintain. 65 Ukrainian soldiers are currently training on the systems at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and the tanks could be there before the end of the year.

Devastating Eight-Alarm Fire Destroys Church in Florence Township, New Jersey, Despite Firefighters’ Best Efforts

By News Masher on March 21, 2023

On Monday night, a devastating eight-alarm fire destroyed a large church in Florence Township, New Jersey, despite the efforts of 150 firefighters. The senior pastor of the church expressed his devastation, but also his faith that the church will be stronger than ever. Firefighters managed to control the blaze by Tuesday morning, and the church has set up a GoFundMe page to help with the rebuilding process.

Texas Man Arrested for Purchasing Firearms for Mexican Drug Cartel Linked to Deadly Kidnapping

By News Masher on March 21, 2023

Roberto Lugardo Moreno has been arrested in Texas after admitting to purchasing firearms for a Mexican drug cartel, one of which was linked to the kidnapping of four Americans in Matamoros, Mexico. Moreno has been charged with conspiring to illegally export a firearm and is currently awaiting trial. The U.S. government is working to strengthen border security and crack down on illegal firearms smuggling in order to combat gun trafficking between the U.S. and Mexico.

Jury to Decide Fate of 76-Year-Old Retired Optometrist in Lawsuit Against Gwyneth Paltrow

By News Masher on March 21, 2023

Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson is suing Gwyneth Paltrow for an alleged skiing collision at the Deer Valley Resort in Utah in 2016. Sanderson is seeking unspecified damages for physical and emotional distress, while Paltrow's legal team has denied the allegations and argued that Sanderson was skiing recklessly and outside of the designated ski area. The trial is set to begin on Tuesday and will be heard by a jury of six people.