Outgoing Chief U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell has ruled that Donald Trump's attorney, Evan Corcoran, must provide additional testimony as part of an investigation into the former president's handling of classified documents. The decision is a significant development in the investigation into the Mar-a-Lago document scandal, and could potentially provide key evidence in the case. Trump's team is expected to appeal the ruling and ask for the decision to be overturned.
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Lance Reddick, best known for his roles in "The Wire" and the "John Wick" franchise, has died at the age of 60 from natural causes. Reddick was born in Baltimore and began his career in theater before transitioning to television and film. He was best known for his portrayal of a Baltimore police lieutenant in "The Wire" and Charon in the "John Wick" franchise. His death is a shock to fans and those who knew him, and he will be remembered for his many memorable roles.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of war crimes in Ukraine, including overseeing the unlawful abduction and deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. Russia has rejected the allegations, while the ICC's decision is a significant step in the effort to hold Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine.
YouTube has restored former President Donald J. Trump's channel, more than two years after it was suspended for inciting violence. The decision was made after careful evaluation of the risk of real-world violence and the chance for voters to hear from major national candidates. This is the latest move by major tech companies to restore access to Trump's accounts, with certain restrictions.
Tucker Carlson mistakenly claimed a 2017 clip of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was from 2007, highlighting the importance of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and accuracy when discussing the financial system. The FDIC provides insurance for deposits up to certain thresholds at American banks and helps to prevent one bank's failure from turning into a financial panic.
Blake Johnston has broken the world record for the longest surfing session, riding hundreds of waves for 40 hours at Cronulla Beach in Sydney. He was carried off the beach on his friends' shoulders, visibly emotional and with hundreds of spectators cheering his achievement. He plans to extend his new record to over 40 hours on the water, finishing his session on Friday evening.
Key takeaways: YouTube announced that it will restore former President Donald Trump’s channel, which has been suspended since the weeks following the January 6th attack…
Hunter Biden has filed a countersuit against John Paul Mac Isaac, a computer repair shop owner in Delaware, for allegedly invading his privacy and wrongfully sharing his personal data for political purposes. Biden's lawyers allege that Mac Isaac gave the data from a laptop he received from Hunter Biden to "political enemies" to help then-President Trump in 2020. Ronald Poliquin, a lawyer for Mac Isaac, has denied the allegations, and Biden's lawyers have notified a federal judge of their intention to seek depositions from Steve Bannon and Rudy Giuliani. The case is ongoing and the implications for individual privacy remain to be seen.