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Tuesday's contempt hearing will focus on statements Donald Trump made about witnesses Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels

Judge Reserves Decision On Holding Trump In Contempt Over Gag Order Violations

Former president Donald Trump faces possible contempt-of-court charges after a hearing Tuesday morning in his high-profile hush money trial following the prosecution's claims that he has repeatedly violated the judge's gag order.

UnitedHealth Reveals Biggest Cyberattack On American Healthcare System Affecting Millions
UnitedHealth Group disclosed a major cyberattack on its Change Healthcare unit, affecting health and personal information of potentially a "significant portion" of Americans.
Middle East Conflict: Iran Threatens To Annihilate Israel; 2 Hezbollah Aerial Leaders Killed
It's Day 200 of the Israel-Hamas war, but the warring sides have shown no signs of reaching a ceasefire even with thousands dead and many more injured due to the fighting.
General Motors Lifts 2024 Profit Forecast After Strong Q1
General Motors reported higher profits Tuesday thanks to continued strength in North America that offset a loss in its China business, enabling the carmaker to lift its forecast.
Baltimore Says Owners Of 'Unseaworthy' Dali Ship Should Be Held Fully Liable For Bridge Collapse
The city of Baltimore is taking a firm stance against the owners and operators of the cargo vessel involved in the Francis Scott Key Bridge crash, which claimed the lives of six individuals.
Prosecution Lays Out 'Criminal Conspiracy' In Historic Trump Trial
Donald Trump engaged in "election fraud" by paying hush money to a porn star just days before the 2016 White House vote, prosecutors said Monday at the first ever criminal trial of a former US president.
Musk Says X Will Appeal Australia Injunction On Church Stabbing Videos
Elon Musk said Tuesday his social media platform X will appeal against an Australian injunction forcing it to take down videos of a church stabbing in Sydney.
US Supreme Court To Hear High-stakes Trump Immunity Claim
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday on whether Donald Trump, as a former president, should be immune from criminal prosecution for acts he committed while in office.

New US Home Sales Pick Up In March

Sales of new homes across the United States increased sharply last month, according to fresh government data published Tuesday, though February's numbers were revised lower.

Economy in Focus

Eurozone Business Activity Accelerates In April
The HCOB Flash Eurozone purchasing managers' index (PMI) published by S&P Global registered a figure of 51.4 in April from 50.3 in March. It was the highest in 11 months. Any reading above 50 indicates growth, while a figure below 50 shows contraction.
Bitcoin Begins Gradual Climb After Refusing To Budge During Halving
Slovenia's Umbrella Doctor Weathers The Economic Storm

War in Ukraine

'Everyone's Afraid': Ukraine Power Plant Workers Fear Fresh Strikes
Russia has stepped up devastating bombardments on Ukrainian power plants in recent weeks, at a perilous moment for Kyiv as it struggles with manpower and ammunition shortages and loses ground on the front.
TV Tower In Kharkiv Struck As Russia Says Captured Village
A major television tower was toppled in Ukraine's war-battered city of Kharkiv on Monday after bombardments from Russia forces, as the country's head of military intelligence warned the situation on the front lines would likely deteriorate in coming weeks.
The Ukrainian Drones Taking On Russia's Black Sea Fleet
Standing on the shores of a lake with a remote control, a Ukrainian soldier trained his eyes on a small and seemingly innocuous grey vessel as he guided it over the water's surface.
'Finally': Relief And Optimism In Kyiv After US Approves New Aid
Despite gloomy weather, Ukrainians in the capital Kyiv were cheerful and cautiously optimistic on Sunday after their biggest ally Washington approved $61 billion in new war-time aid.

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Independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr campaigns in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 10, 2024

Bitcoin Advocate RFK Jr. Wants US Budget On Blockchain

RFK Jr. floated the idea of placing the U.S. budget on blockchain during a Michigan rally, which could allow tax-paying Americans to see where their money is being spent on.

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US Economic Uncertainty Means Bigger 'Black Friday' Discounts

The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."

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Business Lookahead: Jobs, Prices And AI
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