A lawyer representing one of the Proud Boys members on trial for seditious conspiracy is asking a federal judge to throw out the case due to prosecutors' failure to include "plainly exculpatory" US Capitol security footage aired on Tucker Carlson's show. Billionaire Elon Musk showed sympathy for Jacob Chansley, one of the rioters, by tweeting to his 130 million followers to "Free Jacob Chansley". It is yet to be seen if the judge will agree with the lawyer's request.
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At the Gridiron Club Dinner in Washington, DC, former Vice President Mike Pence delivered a speech that was both lighthearted and serious, including jokes about President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as a rebuke of former President Donald Trump for his role in the January 6th attack. Pence's comments come as the Republican party is divided over Trump's legacy and whether to embrace him or reject him in the future, and it remains to be seen whether his words will have any effect.
A new study has found that men who actively monitored their low- to intermediate-risk prostate tumors had a lower risk of life-altering complications such as incontinence and erectile dysfunction, compared to those who underwent surgery or radiation. The study followed 8,000 men over 15 years, and showed that active monitoring is a safe and effective option for men with localized prostate cancer. However, decisions should be made on an individual basis.
Key takeaways: Silicon Valley Bank suddenly shut down, leaving businesses and workers around the world scrambling to figure out how to manage their finances. Governor…
Silicon Valley Bank, a major financial institution in the tech and life sciences industries, has collapsed and been taken over by the FDIC, leaving companies such as Roku and Roblox uncertain of their deposits. Roku has $487 million of its $1.9 billion in cash at SVB, while Roblox has $150 million. Companies with deposits of more than $250,000 are in financial limbo, not knowing if they will be able to recover all their funds.
The Crew-5 mission, consisting of four astronauts from NASA, Japan, and Russia, has completed their five-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The Crew Dragon capsule, operated by SpaceX, departed from the ISS early Saturday morning and is expected to splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico later Saturday night. During their 157-day mission, the Crew-5 team conducted hundreds of experiments, completed six spacewalks, and installed two solar arrays. This marks the first full-duration mission to the ISS for all four astronauts and the first time a Japanese astronaut has been part of a long-duration mission aboard the ISS.
Legendary NFL coach and Hall of Famer Bud Grant has passed away at the age of 95. He was the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 1967 to 1983 and 1985, leading them to four Super Bowls in eight years. He was part of a decorated group of coaches of his era and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. Grant was born in Superior, Wisconsin and attended the University of Minnesota, playing two sports. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and their four children.
Camp, a venture-backed retailer based in New York, is facing financial difficulties due to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on Friday. In response, Camp has sent an email to customers offering a 40% discount on all merchandise with the code “BANKRUN”, while Etsy has sent an email to sellers warning of delays in processing payments. Other companies are also affected by the bank failure, and are relying on customers to help them stay afloat.