Michael Cohen expected to testify at Trump trial, Taylor Swift unveils new 'TTPD' set list and 2 surprising NBA playoff wins
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Good morning, all. The South could see more severe weather today, while intermittent rain is forecast for the Northeast throughout the week. Be careful when traveling. Now on to the news.
NEED TO KNOW
Michael Cohen to testify in Trump's trial
Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is expected to begin testifying today in Trump’s hush money trial.
On the stand: Cohen is expected to directly connect Trump to the 34 allegedly falsified business records he’s charged over, which prosecutors say concealed reimbursements for the hush money payments. [AP]
Cohen’s past: Cohen spent more than a year in federal prison for the hush money payments and other crimes. During his sentencing, he told the judge he felt it was his “duty to cover up [Trump’s] dirty deeds.” [New York Times]
Defense’s strategy: Trump’s team, which has claimed Cohen made the payments on his own volition, will aim to paint Cohen as a liar who lacks credibility. [The Hill]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
🎵 Swift’s ‘TTPD’ era
Taylor Swift rearranged her Eras Tour set list to include seven songs from her album The Tortured Poets Department. She called the new section “Female Rage The Musical.” [People]
🎓 Graduation protests
Small but largely peaceful protests continued at college graduations this weekend, including dozens of students who walked out of Duke’s commencement during comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s address. [AP]
➡️ Key Bridge demolition
The demolition to remove a part of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge was rescheduled to today due to lightning risks. The operation will help remove debris and free the cargo ship that has remained stuck. [CNN]
⭐ Northern lights
A series of powerful solar storms brought the northern lights further south than usual over the weekend to places in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Here’s what they looked like. [CBS News]
🏀 NBA comebacks
The Pacers defeated the Knicks 121-89 while the Nuggets stunned the Timberwolves with a 115-107 win. Both of the NBA conference semifinals series now stand at 2-2. [Yahoo Sports]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
🏀 In the NBA playoffs, the Celtics play the Cavaliers at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. The Celtics lead the series 2-1. [USA Today]
🏒 In the NHL playoffs, the Rangers and the Hurricanes play at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Rangers lead the series 3-1. [NBC Sports]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1973, tennis players Bobby Riggs and Margaret Court (pictured above) faced off in a first “battle of the sexes” match, which Court lost in less than an hour. It set the stage for Riggs’s famous match against Billie Jean King and led to women getting equal pay in the sport. [USA Today]
3 QUESTIONS
...about banking scams
Anthony talked to Casey Bond, resident banking editor for Yahoo Finance, about her team’s reporting on an uptick in bank scams and how you can avoid getting tricked.
Anthony: Have bank scams really become more of a problem lately?
Casey: They have. Our reporter, Kat Tretina, found that Americans lost more than $10 billion to fraud last year. That’s a 14% increase over 2022, and the first time they’ve been that high.
Anthony: Your team reported on seven common ones. What do they look like?
Casey: In many cases, scammers leverage technology to trick you out of your money. Think: Creating fake bank websites or sending phishing texts. We laid out what you can do about them.
Anthony: What red flags should people look out for if they suspect they’re being scammed?
Casey: Two big ones: If you’re being pressured to provide personal details or send money immediately, it could be a scam. This is especially true for payments via gift card or crypto, which are less traceable.
Protect yourself from bank scams: Read Kat Tretina’s full explainer.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Chris Allen and his mom, Lee, have had lunch together every week since 2022 and became popular on the Milwaukee Foodie Facebook group for sharing photos of their meals. “Her smile just makes my day,” one commenter recently said. [Washington Post]
Have a great day. See you tomorrow!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: If your job involves a lot of sitting, set a timer to get up and walk around for five minutes every hour. [Yahoo Life]
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