Stay informed about today's events: Trump faces fine for breaching silence rule, cannabis undergoes reclassification, college unrest escalates.
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Here are some other highlights from today:
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1️⃣ Trump's gag order: Donald Trump removed his posts that violated the judge's order in the New York criminal hush money case. Additionally, he was fined $9,000, and Karen McDougal's former lawyer testified in court. 📹 Watch: Here's why an attorney thinks the judge didn't send Trump to jail over the gag order
2️⃣ College protests: Columbia students who barricaded themselves in a campus building may face expulsion, according to the university. Similar student protests have emerged around the country in an effort to voice their opposition to the war. ➕ These protests reveal tensions within President Joe Biden's coalition. 📹 Video: Reporter shows the damage inside the barricaded building
3️⃣ Breast cancer: Mammograms for women are recommended every other year starting at age 40, as per the new guidance from a US health task force.
4️⃣ House leadership: Democrats say they will support Mike Johnson if Marjorie Taylor Greene tries to remove him as the speaker.
5️⃣ Tony Awards: Alicia Keys' musical, Edward Redmayne, and Jessica Lange are among this year's nominees. The winners will be honored on the 16th of June in New York City.
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🎥 Amazon journey: A cat went missing in Utah for a week, and its owners discovered that Galena's love for boxes led to an unforeseen adventure.
Picks of the editor
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- The resurgence of Adidas' retro-inspired shoes is quite remarkable.
- Living in a 4-foot small body without chronic diseases sounds promising.
- Let's discuss the 80% of Haiti's capital controlled by gangs. Here's what CNN photographer Evelio Contreras observed in Port-au-Prince.
$3.4 billion
Such a huge amount: That's the estimated amount lost by seniors this year due to elder fraud schemes targeting individuals above 60.
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📸 Hazardous zone: Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, is under the control of 80% of gangs, and CNN photographer Evelio Contreras recently paid a visit. Vitel'homme Innocent is a prominent gang leader there.
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🎧 Bird flu: Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with an epidemiologist about the outbreak of avian influenza in dairy cows and what every citizen should know.
Tomorrow
🗓️ Tomorrow marks the day when Florida's stringent six-week abortion law takes effect. The impact on approximately 10,000 people is expected in the first month of its implementation.
Positive vibes
👍 Although life can be challenging, it's always good to end on a high note: An Oregon resident who has been fighting cancer for eight years will share a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot with his family and purchase their dream home.
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- Five people die in Russian missile assault; Ukrainian castle reminiscent of "Harry Potter" burns down.
- An insurance organization urges Amazon, FedEx, and similar companies to incorporate more safety technologies in their delivery trucks.
- Haiti's interim government selects a new council president and recommends an acting prime minister.
- Experts disclose specifics of Plato's resting site and concluding moments from a long-standing document.
Source: edition.cnn.com
