Judge Juan M. Merchan decided to start jury selection on March 25 for a trial involving Mr. Trump, despite objections from his lawyers who argued it would conflict with his presidential campaign schedule.
On Tuesday, Bitcoin reached a new record high of around $64,980, breaking the previous record set back in November 2021 when the cryptocurrency market was booming.
Many Americans might start paying less for their credit cards soon. This is because the government has made a new rule that says late fees can’t be more than $8 each month. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says this change could save families $10 billion every year.
California socialite Rebecca Grossman was sentenced to 15 years to life for killing two boys, Mark, 11, and Jacob Iskander, 8, in a hit-and-run while speeding in 2020. Despite her claims of innocence, Grossman showed no remorse. Prosecutors sought a harsher sentence of 34 years to life.
President Biden said America will drop food and other help into Gaza from planes. This comes after a fight over aid in Gaza killed many people. Biden wants to help innocent people suffering in the conflict and promises more aid from the U.S.
The reported death of Aleksei A. Navalny signals a significant juncture for Vladimir V. Putin’s Russia, emphasizing the Kremlin’s power and ongoing instability. Ahead of presidential elections, the Kremlin seeks to bolster support for Putin’s reelection, potentially leveraging gains in Ukraine to underscore his leadership.
Israel used U.S.-made GBU-39 bombs in a strike near Rafah that killed dozens of Palestinians. The bombs, known for precision, were identified through debris. The Israeli military aimed to target Hamas leaders but the strike caused significant civilian casualties, sparking international outrage and protests.