Prince Harry and Elton John are in court for a hearing to determine if their phone hacking lawsuit against the publisher of The Daily Mail can proceed. The lawsuit alleges that Associated Newspapers Ltd. hired private investigators to illegally bug homes and cars and to record phone conversations in order to obtain dirt on celebrities. The hearing is expected to last several days and could have far-reaching implications for the media industry and the protection of celebrities’ privacy.
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Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel and pioneer in the semiconductor industry, has passed away at the age of 94. He is best known for his 1965 prediction, now known as “Moore’s Law”, which predicted a steady rise in computing power for decades. His prediction was proven true, and Intel’s processors are now found in most of the world’s personal computers. Moore’s legacy will live on in the form of his prediction, which will continue to benefit Intel and the semiconductor industry.
Pakistani police clashed with supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday as they attempted to arrest him at his residence in Lahore. The attempted arrest was met with protests from Khan's supporters, resulting in tear gas and clashes between police and Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf party. The government has denied allegations of trying to silence Khan, but tensions have risen in the country as the standoff between the government and Khan's supporters continues.
Stormy Daniels, an adult film actor, met with prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office to discuss an alleged "hush money" payment made to her on behalf of former President Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign. Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, is giving testimony before a New York grand jury looking into the matter. Daniels is cooperating with the investigation and has expressed appreciation for the thoroughness and professionalism of the prosecutors.
Four Americans were kidnapped while crossing the border from Texas to Mexico to purchase medicine. On Tuesday, two of them were found dead, while the other two were delivered to the U.S. with the help of the U.S. consulate. The incident has sparked outrage in both countries, with many calling for increased security measures along the border.
Georgina Beyer, the world's first openly transgender member of Parliament, passed away at the age of 65. She was a tireless advocate for LGBTQ rights and was known for her work in the legalization of civil unions and gay marriage as well as the decriminalization of prostitution. Her death has been met with an outpouring of grief from the LGBTQ community and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who praised her for her courage and commitment to equality.
The U.S. Drought Monitor released new data and maps showing that California is seeing some relief from drought conditions, with half of the state now free of drought or abnormally dry conditions. The report attributed the improvement to the above-normal precipitation of recent months, above-normal snowpack, and improved reservoir levels. However, the report also noted that low groundwater levels remain a persistent problem, and more work needs to be done to ensure that the state's groundwater levels are adequately replenished.
Wayne Shorter, an influential jazz innovator and tenor saxophonist, died Thursday at the age of 85. He was a foundational member of two seminal jazz groups, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and the Miles Davis Quintet, and released more than 25 albums over eight decades. He won 11 Grammy Awards, was inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame, and was a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Award and the Polar Music Prize.