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Trump makes video appearance in New York criminal case, trial date set for March primary season

Donald Trump threw up his hands in frustration Tuesday as a judge scheduled his criminal trial for March 25, putting the former president and current candidate in a Manhattan courtroom in the heat of next year’s presidential primary season. Read More.

Anxious retirees and social service groups are making contingency plans as US debt talks grind on

Politicians in Washington may be offering assurance that the government will figure out a way to avert default, but around the country, economic anxiety is rising and some people already are adjusting their routines. Read More.

Rain, winds lash Guam as Typhoon Mawar closes in and residents shelter

Typhoon Mawar aimed its fury at the tiny U.S. territory of Guam on Wednesday as residents with nowhere to go hunkered down to face the devastating winds and torrential rains from what was expected to be the worst storm to hit the Pacific island in decades. Read More.

High blood pressure plagues many Black Americans. Combined with COVID, it’s catastrophic

Black Americans face medical issues in disproportionate amounts compared to their white counterparts. When it comes to COVID deaths, high blood pressure plays a major role. While it is listed as a contributing factor in 15.5% of the deaths of white COVID sufferers, the figure for Black victims is 21.4%. Read More.

Target removes some LGBTQ merchandise from stores ahead of June Pride month after threats to workers

Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers. Read More.

One year after Uvalde shooting, investigation of police response continues

A criminal investigation in Texas over the hesitant police response to the Robb Elementary School shooting is still ongoing as Wednesday marks one year since a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers inside a fourth-grade classroom in Uvalde. Read More.

Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne weigh in on ‘When Harry Met Sally’ debate of ‘Platonic’ friendships Can men and women be friends? 1989′s “ When Harry Met Sally ” said no, but Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen disagree. Read More.