Trump pays court-ordered $2M over alleged misuse of Trump Foundation

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Hawaii legislature wraps up session - here's what passed and what didn't
Hawaii's legislative wrap-up: tax cuts and wildfire aid approved, some housing and election reform stalled.
AFP
Alleged killer of Australian, US surfers to be prosecuted
A Mexican court on Wednesday ordered the alleged murderer of two Australians and an American killed during a surfing trip to be prosecuted, as grieving relatives awaited the repatriation of their bodies.The prosecution has said it is gathering evidence to charge two other suspects, who remain in detention for alleged possession of methamphetamine.
AFP
Biden says will stop some arm shipments if Israel invades Rafah
President Joe Biden said Wednesday he would stop US weapons supplies to Israel if it attacks Rafah in southern Gaza, his most direct warning to date over the prosecution of the war against Hamas."If they go into Rafah, I'm not supplying the weapons that have been used… to deal with the cities," Biden said.
NBC News
4 flight attendants arrested, accused of taking millions in drug money to Dominican Republic
Four flight attendants abused “their privileges as airline employees” and smuggled “millions of dollars of drug money” out of New York City to the Dominican Republic, federal authorities said Wednesday.
Associated Press
Portland, Oregon, OKs new homeless camping rules that threaten fines or jail in some cases
Homeless people who camp on public property in Portland, Oregon, and reject offers of shelter could be fined up to $100 or sentenced to up to seven days in jail under new rules approved unanimously by the City Council on Wednesday. The ordinance takes effect immediately, and enforcement is set to begin in the coming weeks, Mayor Ted Wheeler's office said. “Addressing the issue of unsheltered homelessness in our city is a complex and urgent matter, and I believe this ordinance represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to manage public spaces effectively,” Wheeler said in a statement.
Politico
Oil industry penning orders for Trump to sign on day one
The effort stems from the industry’s skepticism that the Trump campaign will be able to focus on energy issues as election day draws closer.
TODAY
When is Mother's Day 2024? What to know ahead of Mom's big day
Wondering when Mother's Day is in 2024? We've got everything to know on the date, history of the holiday and why we celebrate moms on the second Sunday in May.
Associated Press
Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says
Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday. Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, who was based at the Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, was in his off-base apartment in Fort Walton Beach when the shooting happened on May 3. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said in a statement that Fortson was on a Facetime call with a woman at the time of the encounter.
CNN
Biden says he will stop sending bombs and artillery shells to Israel if they launch major invasion of Rafah
President Joe Biden said for the first time Wednesday he would halt shipments of American weapons to Israel – which he acknowledged have been used to kill civilians in Gaza – if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders a major invasion of the city of Rafah.
NBC News
Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquishes crown days after Miss USA resigns
Miss Teen USA announced she’s stepping down Wednesday, two days after Miss USA said she is resigning and relinquishing her crown.
AFP
Brazil flooding death toll surpasses 100
The death toll from devastating floods that have ravaged southern Brazil for days surpassed 100 on Wednesday, authorities said, as the search for dozens of missing people was interrupted by fresh storms.The flooded region supplies more than two-thirds of the rice consumed in Brazil.
NBC News
North Carolina Catholic school didn’t violate the law by firing gay teacher, appeals court rules
A Roman Catholic high school in Charlotte, North Carolina, did not violate federal civil rights law by firing a gay teacher after he announced that he would marry his same-sex partner, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday, overturning a lower court ruling.
AFP
Men or bears? Women's safety debate pops on social media
If you're a woman alone in a forest, would you rather be approached by a random man or... a bear?"I get that, you know what to expect from a bear," said one TikTok user, apparently a man.
NBC News
Over 20 GOP-led states sue Biden administration over Title IX rules for LGBTQ students
At least 22 Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration over its new rules to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination in federally funded schools.
USA TODAY
Ohio lawmakers sink plan to get Biden on November ballot. What happens now?
The House and Senate clashed over competing proposals to get President Joe Biden on Ohio's ballot as time runs out for a solution.
AFP
Democrats rescue Republican US House speaker from right wing rebellion
Democrats voted to rescue the Republican leader of the US House of Representatives Wednesday after a right-wing lawmaker moved to topple him, plunging the already-divided party into fresh conflict ahead of November's elections.But rank-and-file lawmakers in both parties were wary of repeating the chaos of McCarthy's removal in a right-wing rebellion that left the House paralyzed for three weeks as they struggled to find a replacement.
TODAY
‘Mama’s done!’: Hoda and Jenna sound off on their latest parenting gripes
TODAY co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share their latest “Mama’s Done” parenting complaints from laundry to school portraits and bored children.
CNN
Ultraprocessed foods linked with early death, according to 30 years of research
Studies have shown that ultraprocessed foods can have a detrimental impact on health. But 30 years of research show they don’t all have the same impact.
CBS News
Whistleblower speaks out on quality issues at Boeing supplier
Former Spirit AeroSystems worker Santiago Paredes was responsible for checking 737 Max fuselages before they were shipped to Boeing.
TODAY
26 potato salad recipes for picnics, barbecues and more
TODAY Food's potato salad recipes will complete your summertime spread. From classic mayo versions to light and tangy salads, there's something for everyone.

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