Idaho has become the latest state to turn to older methods of capital punishment due to a nationwide shortage of lethal-injection drugs, with Republican Governor Brad Little signing a bill allowing execution by firing squad. Pharmaceutical companies have largely barred executioners from using their drugs, prompting other states in recent years to revive older methods of execution. One Idaho death row inmate has already had his execution postponed multiple times due to the drug scarcity, and the new law is expected to take effect on July 1, 2020.
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Gwyneth Paltrow is in court this week for a civil trial over a 2016 ski collision with another skier at Utah's Deer Valley Resort. Paltrow has denied causing the accident and her lawyers have argued that the other skier was skiing too fast. The case has raised questions about who is legally liable in ski collisions and has highlighted the importance of skiing safely and responsibly.
Gwyneth Paltrow is being sued by a 76-year-old retired optometrist for more than $300,000 in damages, claiming that she skied into him and caused four broken ribs. On Thursday, Paltrow's attorneys questioned the optometrist's daughter about emails exchanged with her father and the possibility that the lawsuit was filed because of Paltrow's fame. Paltrow is countersuing for $1 and attorney's fees, and the trial is expected to continue through the weekend.
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.
Two hikers have been found dead and one has been rescued after they were caught in a flash flood while trekking the popular Buckskin Gulch slot canyon in southern Utah. The search for the group was launched after the wife of one of the hikers called the sheriff’s office, concerned that she hadn’t heard from her husband. The flash flood may have been triggered by an atmospheric river that has drenched the West this week, and the tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of flash floods and the importance of staying informed about weather conditions before embarking on outdoor activities.
Republican senators have criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida for his comments that defending Ukraine from Russia is not a vital American national strategic interest. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said that to say the conflict does not matter is to say that war crimes do not matter, while Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah said that the United States has a moral obligation to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia. DeSantis has yet to respond to the criticism, but has previously stated that the United States has many other vital national interests.
At a rally in Iowa, former President Donald Trump took aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, calling him "DeSanctus" and saying he probably shouldn't have endorsed him in his bid for the governor's mansion. Trump also compared DeSantis to 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney, and said he will "protect Iowa ethanol from anyone who wishes to destroy it." The former president said he last spoke to DeSantis "a couple of days ago," but did not elaborate on the conversation.
Team Giannis, captained by Giannis Antetokounmpo, defeated Team LeBron 184-175 in the 72nd NBA All-Star Game. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was the star of the night, scoring a game-high 55 points and setting two All-Star Game records, earning him the MVP award. The weekend-long event in Salt Lake City, Utah, featured a variety of events, including the All-Star draft, and was a reminder of the great players and legends that have played the game.