Schumer gives controversial Israel speech, Trump’s dismissal of documents case denied and Justin Timberlake releases new album
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Good morning, everyone. In the mood to cook this weekend? Here are 43 spring-inspired recipes. Now, on to the news.
NEED TO KNOW
Schumer’s controversial Israel speech
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish U.S. official, called for Israel to hold elections to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Schumer’s speech: He said Netanyahu has “lost his way by allowing his political survival to take precedence over the best interests of Israel.” The comments drew sharp criticism from the GOP. [New York Times]
In Israel: Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog called the speech “counterproductive.” Protesters have alleged that Netanyahu is endangering the nation’s alliance with the U.S. [AP]
Growing tensions: Schumer’s speech comes as the Biden administration’s frustrations with Israel’s conduct in Gaza have grown more public in recent weeks. [Time]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
🚀 SpaceX launch
SpaceX launched Starship Falcon 9, the world’s biggest rocket, into space after two previous failed attempts. It reached orbital velocity but didn’t survive reentry to Earth. [CBS News]
⚖️ Trump’s documents case
A federal judge denied one of Donald Trump’s motions to dismiss his classified documents case. His team had argued that the statute being used against him is unconstitutionally vague. [The Hill]
🩺 Colon cancer blood test
The makers of a blood test found to be 83% effective at detecting colorectal cancers said it may be available later this year. If approved, it’d become a screening measure in addition to colonoscopies. [NBC News]
📺 New ‘Black Mirror’ episodes
The hit sci-fi series Black Mirror announced that six new episodes are coming in 2025, including a direct follow-up to the popular 2017 Season 4 episode “USS Callister.” [Entertainment Weekly]
🎾 Bees at Indian Wells Open
An Indian Wells quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alex Zverev was delayed due to a “bee invasion” on the court. A beekeeper eventually extracted the bees to loud applause. [USA Today]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
🎵 Justin Timberlake released Everything I Thought It Was. (More on that below.) [Billboard]
📺 Manhunt, a limited drama series about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, premieres on Apple TV+. [TVLine]
⛳ On the PGA Tour, the Players Championship continues at 1 p.m. ET on the Golf Channel and Peacock. [Golf Channel]
🏀 The Magic and the Raptors play at 7 p.m. ET on Bally Sports. The Raptors are trying a new lineup. [Orlando Sentinel]
💰 The next Mega Millions drawing is at 11 p.m. ET. The current jackpot is nearing $800 million. [CBS News]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team. However, the Reds say the club existed more informally for several years before that. [Cincinnati Enquirer]
3 QUESTIONS
...about Justin Timberlake's new music
Timberlake’s first album in six years is out today. I asked music buff Garin Flowers on our entertainment desk to tell us all about it.
Lily: What can we expect from Justin Timberlake?
Garin: So, the album is called Everything I Thought It Was. You can expect it to be honest and, in the words of JT himself, “a lot of f***ing fun.”
Lily: Is NSync going to be on the album?
Garin: Yes! This is very exciting for fans, including myself. NSync will have one song on the album: “Paradise.”
Lily: From what you’ve heard so far, does the new music sound like JT's earlier stuff?
Garin: “Drown” has been my favorite track so far. It reminds me of “What Goes Around…Comes Around” from FutureSex/LoveSounds.
See NSync reunite: Watch them perform “Bye Bye Bye” in L.A. earlier this week.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Construction worker Greg Crawley in the U.K. discovered a mostly intact 1,800-year-old Roman statue while digging up a parking lot. “It was an amazing feeling to have found something so old and special,” he said. [GMA]
Have a great weekend. See you on Monday!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Did you know that your birthday could trigger a change in tax status? Here are the major milestones. [USA Today]
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