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Take a quick look at Tuesday’s news:
Trump starts his Middle East tour
President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia to launch a three-day summit in the Middle East, blending business and diplomacy. In addition to Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, he will visit Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and Doha in Qatar.
Trump is once again diverging from US presidential customs By choosing the Middle East rather than Canada or Mexico for his first foreign trip in his second term.
- Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar They are the three wealthiest countries in the world, and they invest deeply in military and security technologies.
- Saudi Arabia has already pledged Invests $600 billion in American companies. In March, Trump said he hoped the Kingdom of Peter would commit to $1 trillion.
- Trump is in discussion to receive it The Boeing 747 from Qatar’s government, as the next presidential aircraft, has questioned the foreign influence on his administration.
It may be damp with bucket rain from the Gulf Coast to Virginia
A major storm began dumping heavy rains in the southeastern United States on Monday, sparking flood advisories from Carolina to Florida as airport delays piled up. According to the Storm Prediction Center, around 36 million people were at risk of severe thunderstorms and “local damage to tornadoes, hail and h bacteria” along the east coast. Accuweather forecasters say 12 states from the Gulf to Virginia will be able to see at least two inches of rain in the coming days. According to Accuweather, Florida, southern Georgia and parts of Alabama could see up to 10 inches. read more
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Didi Trial: Eyewitness testifies on a long-standing violent incident
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ “Sweep Federal Sexual Crime Trials” issued their opening statement on Monday. Prosecutors threatened with a video recorded of the encounter, where combs invited the woman into a romantic relationship, forced her to attend a drug-fueled sex party for a few days, forcing her to attend with a video of the encounter. “They will tell you about some of the most painful experiences of their lives,” prosecutor Emily Johnson said in an opening statement in Manhattan federal court. Combs faces sex trafficking, assault and transport and engages in prostitution charges. He pleaded not guilty. read more
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Calif. Gov.Newsom reveals plans to clear the homeless camp
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a widespread arrival plan on Monday to tackle the state’s severe homeless crisis, which directs hundreds of cities, towns and counties to effectively ban tent camping on sidewalks and parks, according to a statement. The move comes as states prepare to prepare for fundraising for homelessness and mental health after voters approved a multi-billion-dollar bond measure in November and issued a 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision, opening the door to arresting and fines sleeping people in public spaces. read more
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Will the Menendez brothers be released?
After a few months of delay, a hearing is scheduled to begin Tuesday to determine whether the Menendez brothers should be released from prison after serving more than 30 years. Eric and Lyle Menendez were convicted of shotgun murders of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez after claiming they acted in self-defense after years of physical and sexual abuse. They live in prison without the possibility of parole. If Los Angeles makes Michael V. Jessick’s brother a brother and a judge, he may be eligible for parole immediately after the two-day hearing. read more
Today’s photo: Flower moon and micromone illuminate the sky
The shower in April brings May flowers, but did you see the full moon of this month? Last night’s moon may have looked slightly smaller than usual. This is a phenomenon known as micromone. According to NASA, this occurs when the object is at the farthest point from Earth. Approximately 251,000 miles.
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