Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) has endorsed former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid after a meeting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Washington, D.C. Gooden's endorsement is a sign of Trump's continued influence in the Republican party, and could be a precursor to other GOP endorsements as the 2024 presidential election approaches. The meeting was attended by prominent Republican senators, who have yet to make any endorsements, and DeSantis is also being floated as a potential GOP presidential contender.
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Colorado and Michigan have recently taken steps to protect the rights to abortion and gender-affirming services, while neighboring states have moved to restrict such procedures. In Colorado, Governor Jared Polis signed a trio of bills to further protect these rights, while in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill repealing the state's 1931 abortion ban. These developments demonstrate the current political climate surrounding abortion in the US, with some states actively working to protect individuals' reproductive rights and others attempting to restrict access.
The Colorado River is a vital source of water and electricity for seven states and numerous tribes. The US Interior Department has released two plans for how to reduce water usage in the Colorado River system, with California and some tribes favoring one and the other six states favoring the other. The Biden administration has declined to take a side, but the analysis provides an overview of the situation and potential consequences of each plan to help the states and tribes come to an agreement.
A 41-year-old woman tragically died in Utah after pushing another climber to safety when an ice column split and fell. The woman was found dead Monday with the help of search and rescue crews and volunteer ice climbers. The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office urged climbers to take extra precautions and be aware of the conditions of the ice.
Gwyneth Paltrow was cleared of causing long-lasting injuries to a retired optometrist in a 2016 skiing collision on Thursday. After the verdict was read, Paltrow leaned in to whisper something to the plaintiff, Terry Sanderson, which quickly went viral on social media. The jury deliberated for a short time before deciding that Paltrow was not responsible for the ski collision in Park City, Utah, and the verdict has been met with mixed reactions.
Gwyneth Paltrow was victorious in a lawsuit against retired optometrist Terry Sanderson, who accused her of a ski “hit-and-run” that caused him serious injuries. Paltrow argued that Sanderson was skiing recklessly and that she had no way of avoiding the collision. The jury’s decision protects Paltrow from having to pay Sanderson $300,000 in damages and sets a legal precedent for millions of skiers and snowboarders.
A jury ruled in favor of actor Gwyneth Paltrow on Thursday in a lawsuit filed by retired Utah optometrist Terry Sanderson, who was seeking more than $300,000 in damages after a 2016 ski accident. The jury heard testimony focused on which skier was downhill at the time of the crash and determined that Sanderson was at fault, not Paltrow. Paltrow was awarded attorneys' fees and Sanderson's attorney expressed disappointment with the outcome.
This week has been a busy one for news, with Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow on trial for $300,000 for recklessly crashing into a skier at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah in 2016. During her testimony, Paltrow recalled the incident and clarified that she wasn't accusing the skier of sexual assault. Other newsworthy events this week include a five-planet alignment in the night sky on March 28, the New Mexico Department of Fish and Game seeking a professional bear hugger, and soccer star Ali Krieger announcing her retirement.