Day 1 of Trump’s criminal trial involved jury selection and arguments over evidence to be presented. More than half the potential jurors were excused for bias, and the trial could take weeks to seat a fair jury. Trump called the case an assault on the nation and accused the prosecution of election interference. The prosecution wants to use evidence from the “Access Hollywood” tape, among other materials, to show Trump’s motivations during the 2016 election.
The conflict between Israel and Iran escalated after Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. World leaders are urging restraint, and Israel is considering its response. The U.S. officials believe Israel’s response will be limited but the situation remains tense. The conflict between the two countries has been ongoing for decades but has primarily involved covert actions until now.
A top psychology group warned that social media features are risky for kids’ mental health, especially endless scrolling and push notifications. The group called on tech companies and legislators to take steps to protect children’s mental health. The report noted that young people are more sensitive to distractions and addictive experiences on social media platforms.
An 81-year-old Ohio man fatally shot an Uber driver he believed was working with scammers. The victim was sent to the man’s home by the same scammers who targeted him. The man received a scam call about a family member being incarcerated and a ransom demand, leading to the fatal shooting of the Uber driver. The case highlights the dangers of falling victim to phone scams.
At the WNBA draft, Caitlin Clark was selected as the No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever. Clark, who had a highly successful college career, is now heading to the professional league. Other top picks included Stanford’s Cameron Brink and South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso. The event was attended by thousands of fans cheering on the new draft picks.
On social media platform X, verified pro-Nazi accounts are flourishing, sharing content praising Adolf Hitler and denying the Holocaust. At least 150 paid accounts and thousands of unpaid accounts have posted pro-Nazi content on X, in violation of the platform’s rules. The discovery highlights the presence of a flourishing Nazi network on X under Elon Musk’s ownership, with the platform earning income from pro-Nazi activity.
