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Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial began with opening statements that presented starkly different narratives of a conspiracy to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election. Prosecutors alleged a planned effort to silence damaging stories about Trump’s personal life, while the defense attacked the credibility of the government’s star witness. The case marks the first criminal trial of a former American president and will test the jury’s impartiality as well as Trump’s ability to comply with courtroom protocol.

Rebecca Lowe, 30, was handed a suspended sentence for brandishing the weapon during an altercation. Police were called to the scene and discovered Lowe had a history of knife-related offenses. The incident occurred after a neighborly dispute over a dog not being cleaned up after. During the altercation, Lowe struck one neighbor and had her hair pulled as she was dragged down a garden path. Both women received conditional cautions for assaulting each other. Additionally, Lowe had previously been sentenced to 10 months in prison for threatening behavior and possession of a blade in a public place.

Elon Musk, der CEO von Tesla, hat angedeutet, dass er sich wieder mehr auf Tesla konzentrieren wird, nachdem er in den letzten Jahren als CEO mehrerer Unternehmen tätig war. Musk steht seit einiger Zeit in der Kritik von Aktionären, da er weniger Zeit bei Tesla verbracht hat, seit er Twitter übernommen hat. Nun verschiebt sich sein Fokus wieder auf den Elektroautohersteller, wie die Entlassungswelle in der vergangenen Woche und sein aufgeschobener Indien-Besuch zeigen. Die Aktionäre entscheiden derzeit über Musks umfangreiches Vergütungspaket in Höhe von 55 Milliarden US-Dollar, was als Vertrauensvotum für den CEO gewertet wird.

Massachusetts State Police engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a car on multiple interstates on Monday afternoon. The car, which was reportedly missing a tire, caused several accidents during the chase. It ultimately crashed on Interstate 290 near Northborough, after hitting a pickup truck and skidding into a median.

President Biden has assured Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy that the US will provide air defense weaponry, long-range and artillery capabilities once the Senate approves a $95 billion national security aid package. The package, which has been delayed for months due to Republican opposition, includes aid for other allies and is expected to be voted on this week by the Senate. Ukraine has been calling for new firepower as Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure intensify, particularly in Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city. Experts warn that Russia’s air defense advantage in Kharkiv could be part of a strategy to prepare for a summer offensive to seize the city.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (HEPA) has announced the wind-down of its ASCEND-NASH Trial, a Phase 2b study evaluating the safety and efficacy of rencofilstat for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The decision was made due to resource constraints and the low probability of generating sufficient efficacy data to support a registrational trial. Approximately 80 subjects have completed their Day 365 visits and will be evaluated for safety and efficacy, while an additional 40 subjects will provide safety data. There were no safety concerns observed for rencofilstat in the trial.

An independent review of the neutrality of the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) found that Israel had not raised any concerns about staff lists received since 2011. The review also highlighted gaps in the agency’s implementation of neutrality principles, including staff expressing political views, questionable textbook content, and union disruptions.

A public hearing is underway in Calgary regarding a proposed blanket rezoning bylaw that would allow for more housing types in residential areas. The bylaw, which is part of the city’s housing strategy, aims to simplify the development process and increase housing supply.

However, hundreds of residents have gathered at City Hall to oppose the bylaw, arguing that it would negatively impact the character of their neighborhoods and lead to overdevelopment. City officials maintain that the bylaw is needed to address the city’s housing affordability crisis, as home prices have increased significantly in recent years. The public hearing is expected to last several days, with over 741 people registered to speak.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have addressed numerous needs through signings and trades during the offseason, but the search for a starting center continues. Coach Mike Tomlin highlighted the team’s overall preparedness for the NFL Draft but acknowledged the need to fill the void at center. The Steelers have traded up in previous drafts but are not ruling out trading down this year if a suitable center is available later in the round. The team has hosted top prospects for official visits to evaluate their potential at the position. The NFL Draft begins on Thursday night, and the Steelers hold the No. 20 overall pick.

The head of Israel’s military intelligence division, Aharon Haliva, has resigned following the failure to prevent a deadly Hamas invasion in October. The attack resulted in over 1,200 deaths and sparked the ongoing war in Gaza. Haliva accepted responsibility for the intelligence lapse, which allowed hundreds of Hamas fighters to breach Gaza’s border and overrun communities and military bases.