Donald Trump took the stand at his fraud trial in New York. Israel rejected a pause in the war as forces close in on Gaza City. And the Joro spiders are coming. Get used to it! |
👋Monday already? Laura Davis here. Hope you had a nice weekend. Let's get caught up on the news! |
But first: A very freaky find! 💀 A shopper in Florida stumbled on a pretty unusual item at a thrift store: a human skull. |
Trump gets testy on the witness stand |
After his sons testified last week, Trump took the witness stand Monday at his civil fraud trial as he strives to prevent what he calls the "corporate death penalty" for his namesake real estate company that could potentially result in $250 million in damages and end his ability to do business in New York state. And he didn't hold back. The former president opened his testimony in Manhattan by praising how "smart" his eldest son, Don Jr., is, calling him a "very honorable guy." As the morning unfolded the judge at times seemed to lose his patience with Trump's answers. "I beseech you to control him if you can," the judge told Trump lawyer Chris Kise. |
| • | The trial addresses several allegations, including that Trump, his adult sons and Trump Organization executives falsified corporate financial statements and committed insurance fraud. The testimony will also inform the judge's decision about what further punishment, if any, to impose. | | Former President Donald Trump prepares to testify during his trial in New York State Supreme Court on Monday. David Dee Delgado, Getty Images |
Israel rejects pause in war as it batters Gaza |
As the Israeli military hammered northern Gaza on the way to Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again rejected calls for a humanitarian pause in the war Monday, including one from President Joe Biden. The Israeli military said it hit more than 450 "Hamas targets" in the previous 24 hours and killed a militant commander. But the overnight barrages also struck the roof of Gaza City's al-Shifa Hospital, killing several displaced people seeking shelter and destroying solar panels that kept the power on. Residents of Gaza have been urged to get out of the north, where much of the Hamas infrastructure and weaponry are believed to be located. 👉 Follow our live coverage. | A picture taken from southern Israel along the border with the Gaza Strip shows Israeli army vehicles crossing the border into Gaza on Monday. MENAHEM KAHANA, AFP via Getty Images |
What everyone's talking about |
Blockbuster gun rights case heads to Supreme Court |
With the nation reeling from the deadliest mass shooting this year, the Supreme Court this week will hash out a Second Amendment dispute that could have enormous consequences for victims of domestic violence. On Tuesday, the court will hear oral arguments about a law banning people who are subject to a domestic violence restraining order from owning a gun. Studies indicate that women are five times more likely to die from domestic violence if a gun is present. |
| • | How did we get here? The case centers on a Texas man involved in five shootings, and who pleaded guilty to a federal crime: possessing a firearm despite being the subject of a domestic violence restraining order. His appeal could have sweeping implications for other gun prohibitions. 🔎 How the case could affect other gun rights. | |
Giant, invasive Joro spiders spreading fast |
They're creepy, they're crawly, they're huge – and they're here to stay. Scientists say Joro spiders, which travel in a terrifying-sounding method known as "ballooning," started showing up in the South Carolina area. And if they can make it there, they can make it just about anywhere, scientists say. They could even soon inhabit most of the eastern part of the country. But what is the Joro spider, where did it come from and will it hurt you? 🕷 Here's what to know. | A Japanese Joro spider, a type of golden orb-weaver, Trichonephila clavata, feeds on a small grasshopper in a forest near Yokohama, Japan. David Hansche, Getty Images/iStockphoto | | | | Cincinnati officials are expressing outrage and horror at a drive-by shooting that sent more than a score of bullets into a crowd of children, killing an 11-year-old and injuring 5 others. | | | | Craig Counsell is leaving the Brewers after nine seasons and will head to their NL Central rival Cubs in a stunning deal. | | | | Toyota, Ford, Chrysler, Mazda, Kia, Porsche, Nissan and Subaru had vehicles recalled last week. Check here to see if your car is affected. | | | | A committee resumes their conversation about how to address student debt as part of President Joe Biden's plan to address loan forgiveness. | | | | Boy George will be back on Broadway for the first time in 20 years in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," playing Harold Zidler in the jukebox adaptation. | | | | The NFL has reached the midseason point with several aspiring contenders rolling, but the Buffalo Bills can't seem to find their footing. | | | | Since July, over 21,000 vacate notices have been issued to migrants living in New York City shelters. This could force people to live on the street. | | | | The rescue of a girl found in a compartment hidden in an Arkansas closet was caught on police body camera in Tontitown, in northwest Arkansas. | | | | Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley is making a surprisingly strong run at incumbent Republican Gov. Tate Reeves | | | | Video footage shows Officers Jonathan Valle and David Carnarte of the NYPD rescue a man who fell onto the train tracks at a subway station in Queens. | | | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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