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The Caitlin Clark Effect and the uncomfortable truth behind it: Let's be clear: Clark deserves every endorsement deal she's offered. Her appeal as an influencer ...
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Quick Glance: The Caitlin Clark Impact and the Uncomfortable Truth Behind It
- Caitlin Clark deserves every endorsement deal she's offered. Her influence as an influencer is based on several key factors.
- Clark’s attractiveness to local companies and national corporations is heightened by the fact that she is a White woman who has dominated a sport that’s viewed as predominately Black; a straight woman who is joining a league with a sizable LGBTQ+ player population; and a person who comes from America’s heartland, where residents often feel their beliefs and values are ignored or disrespected by the geographical edges of the country.
- There was a significant disparity in the competition for Caitlin Clark in the end. Nike offered 8 years / $28 million, Adidas 4 years / $6 million, Under Armour 4 years / $16 million, and Puma withdrew after hearing about $3 million.
- It is a fact that brand ambassadorship at her level is not simply a commentary on someone’s athletic ability. It’s also a reflection of society’s impact on who gets the biggest bags.
Caitlin Clark is set to sign a new Nike contract valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Secures Groundbreaking Contract with Nike After WNBA Salary Criticism
- Following public criticism of Caitlin Clark's modest WNBA rookie salary, she secured an impressive deal with Nike.
- As the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she landed a long-term agreement with the athletic footwear and apparel brand, including a signature shoe.
- This partnership represents the largest sponsorship deal for a female basketball player.
US mandates new airline fee disclosure, refund rules: The U.S. Transportation Department is finalizing on Tuesday new rules that require upfront disclosure of ...
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Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
UPDATE | Southwest Airlines to reduce Atlanta flights as part of national cuts: Southwest Airlines plans capacity cuts in Atlanta.
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Quick Glance: Southwest and American Airlines Face Financial Challenges
- Southwest Airlines, the largest carrier at San Antonio International Airport, will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing.
- Southwest will also trim flights in Atlanta and at O’Hare International Airport to focus on more profitable locations, expecting to receive only 20 new 737 Max 8 jets from Boeing this year, down from the anticipated 46.
- CEO Robert Jordan stated Southwest was reacting quickly to address financial underperformance by slowing down hiring and asking employees to take time off.
- American Airlines, San Antonio’s second-largest carrier, reported a loss of $312 million as labor costs rose by 18%. The airline expects to return to profitability in the second quarter with earnings between $1.15 and $1.45 per share.
Atlanta DJ Ree de la Vega takes over former Sound Table space: New “Pisces” lounge will open in July at the former Sound Table space in Old Fourth Ward ...
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Majority of Atlanta Beltline to be completed by 2026 World Cup: Atlanta officials announced Wednesday that they’re speeding up delivery of miles of trails on the ...
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Inside City Hall: Dickens suggests driverless ‘pods’ along the Beltline: A weekly roundup of the most important things you need to know about Atlanta City Hall
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What You See in the Dark by Rudy Gobert | The Players’ Tribune: This is the real Rudy Gobert: “I don’t think you’ll understand me unless you understand a bit of ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Mark Pope lands a transfer. Amari Williams, an elite defensive big man, is coming to UK.
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New EV sales hit crossroads, while used EVs have open road for growth: Electric vehicle sales got off to a slow start in 2024, with EV pioneer Tesla seeing sales ...
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‘Museum of the future’ could come to downtown Atlanta: A nonprofit group has a futuristic vision for a first-of-its-kind museum in the heart of Atlanta.
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Robotaxi company Waymo tests self-driving car technology in Atlanta: Self-driving car company Waymo is testing its vehicle technology in Atlanta ...
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Caitlin Clark leaves Iowa her way, battling to the end with her head held high: Iowa won’t see the likes of Clark again, but oh, how it has had someone to take ...
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Full Moon Floats: Georgia’s nighttime river trip you won’t want to miss: Kayakers are guided on a unique adventure down the Ocmulgee River under the light of a ...
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Delta is boosting pay for much of its workforce: Delta Air Lines is giving its flight attendants and ground employees a 5% raise, and boosting starting pay to at ...
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Metro chamber tells skilled workers: Atlanta is ‘Where You Belong’ : The Metro Atlanta Chamber unveiled a new marketing campaign on Monday designed to retain and ...
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You’ve got mail. So where is it? : If you have seen slow mail delivery, you are not alone. The postal service has an online tool to show delivery information ...
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Co-working startup plans huge expansion of clubs in Atlanta, Nashville and other cities
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Emory University Gaza protesters hit with tear gas, rubber bullets amid clashes with police
nydailynews.com/2024/04/25/emory-university-student-protests-rubber-bullets-tear-gas/
Chicago Sky select LSU women's hoops star Angel Reese with No. 7 pick in WNBA draft
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Iowa Will Retire Caitlin Clark's No. 22 After Historic Collegiate Career: The Iowa women's basketball program announced on Wednesday that it will officially ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
- The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.
- Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.
- The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.
- Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
Hartsfield-Jackson to enforce restricted access to airport 24/7: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport announced Monday it is now enforcing new restrictions ...
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Microsoft buys huge tract south of Atlanta for more data centers: Microsoft made another huge land buy in metro Atlanta for yet another data center complex ...
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Georgia demands Rivian secure, maintain its site for planned EV factory: Electric vehicle maker Rivian said it is working to secure and maintain the site of its ...
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On the day UK introduced Mark Pope, it was Kentucky fans who made a statement
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
- Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.
- Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.
- All of this to greet back a beloved figure.
- "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
Biden to deliver commencement addresses at Morehouse College and West Point: President Biden will deliver a pair of commencement addresses next month as part of ...
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Caitlin Clark selected by Indiana Fever with No. 1 pick in 2024 WNBA Draft: In elementary school, she wrote down one of her future goals: to make the WNBA ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Atlanta’s Write Club puts a competitive spin on oral storytelling: Write Club is a monthly pseudo-battle between writers who compete in two-person duels at Dad's ...
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10 things we learned from Hawks’ end-of-season exit interviews: One topic of importance concerned Trae Young.
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Internet sensation Grandma Joy, 94, takes on new travel challenge: Viral sensation Joy Ryan, 94, conquered the internet last year when she completed her goal of ...
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Atlanta chocolate shop wins award for work with climate and community: Local small-batch chocolate shop Xocolatl won the inaugural Atlanta Gusto Impact Award ...
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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 2024 concert season upgrades: The Woodlands' Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion has added liquor for the first time alongside new ...
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How a Black conservative activist arranged Donald Trump's stop at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A
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Amid rap beef, Future and Metro Boomin announce tour that includes Atlanta stop: Fresh off the release of their second joint project “We Still Don’t Trust You ...
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Richard Jefferson on overturned call in Lakers-Nuggets Game 2: ‘Makes me question everything I know about basketball’
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Hartsfield-Jackson keeps its crown, remains world’s busiest airport: Hartsfield-Jackson is again the world's busiest airport based on passenger counts in 2023.
ajc.com/news/business/atlanta-airport-is-again-named-worlds-busiest-in-2023/VCBQUEFIE5F37N6SS5BJUDFXDY/
Caitlin Clark Crashes SNL to Shame Michael Che for Hating on Women’s Sports: The “Weekend Update” co-anchor got brutally roasted to his face by the NCAA ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Impresses on Saturday Night Live
- Caitlin Clark appears on 'Saturday Night Live,' thanking WNBA icons who paved the way
- Clark joined Michael Che to discuss the WNBA Draft, where the top pick was in New York City.
- She expressed gratitude to past players for their WNBA contributions and gifted Che a signed apron.
- Clark concluded by honoring predecessors who paved the way in the WNBA and presented Che with a signed apron as a token of appreciation.
Bald eagles have lived in Woodlands' growing urban core for 25 years: Bald eagles have lived in The Woodlands' growing urban core for 25 years ...
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Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.: Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and does not plan to ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287302460.html
Bradley’s Buzz: The Braves aren’t at peak capacity, but they’re in first place: Sean Murphy: tweaked an oblique in the season’s third plate appearance; remains ...
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Atlanta Magnet Man Trawls Nails off the Streets With His Bike Trailer: The "Atlanta Magnet Man" is cleaning his city with his cool home-made magnet ...
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To combat racism and antisemitism, John Eaves empowers college students: A former Georgia politician, who is Black and Jewish, saw an opportunity to bring ...
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Arrests Get Violent as Cops Deploy Tasers and Tear Gas on Campus Protesters: Disturbing video showed three police officers tasing a protester as they held him ...
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Cops Tase Students in Violent Arrests at Emory: Police crackdowns have followed the spread of pro-Palestine demonstrations on campuses across the U.S. ...
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Cold air brings highs in the 50s, showers: Temperatures on Sunday will be significantly colder in metro Atlanta.
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Le plus grand vitrail du monde dévoilé en Pologne: Avec ses 426 mètres carrés, le vitrail est légèrement plus grand qu'un terrain de basket.
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Quick Glance: World's Largest Stained Glass Window Unveiled in Poland
- The world's largest stained-glass window has been installed in a church in Kraków.
- Measuring 426 square meters, it depicts biblical scenes and was designed by Wincenty Kućma.
- Taking almost two years to complete, the artwork shows Jesus surrounded by disciples and saints.
- Kraków is home to other famous stained glass pieces, including 'God the Father - Arise' by Stanisław Wyspiański.
South Carolina’s win over Iowa draws record 18.7 million viewers, most watched basketball game since 2019
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An Atlanta office-to-residential conversion faces foreclosure: Two Texas development firms were in the process of retrofitting the 48-year-old building into 120 ...
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Braves Nation: Travis d’Arnaud on a home run tear: Entering the Braves current homestand, Travis d’Arnaud did not have a home run. Now, he has five ...
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Review: In ‘Native Gardens,’ complex ideas sprout from situation comedy: This story was originally published by ArtsATL.
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Braves lose rain-shortened series to Mets with ugly finale : This is baseball, and this is a rivalry. Anything can happen.
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Heat Check: Atlanta surf western duo drops new album: Welcome to Heat Check, a biweekly music column where AJC culture reporter DeAsia Paige explores the ...
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Aviation contractor Unifi acquires competitor Prospect Airport Services: Atlanta-based contractor Unifi Aviation is acquiring competitor Prospect Airport ...
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Amid widespread delays, Atlanta’s post office customers say trust eroding : With her granddaughters’ birthdays approaching soon, Sally Mac wanted to send them ...
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Documentary filmmaking flourishes at 48th annual Atlanta Film Festival : Documentary films run the gamut from the surreal to the sublime at the 48th annual ...
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Multiple crew members injured in accident on Atlanta set of Eddie Murphy movie: Multiple crew members were injured in an accident on the Atlanta set of an Eddie ...
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Georgia’s first vegan food truck park changing with the times : In 2022, Tan Bowers opened food truck park Veganish in Jonesboro as a haven for vegan ...
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Urban Tree Cidery to close its tasting room after eight years: Urban Tree Cidery, Atlanta’s first craft cider company, announced it will close its tasting room ...
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Trae Young not on final Team USA roster: Hawks all-star guard Trae Young did not make the final roster for Team USA, which will compete in the Summer Olympics in ...
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ABC’s ‘Will Trent,’ set and shot in Atlanta, has been renewed for a third season: ABC's "Will Trent" gets a third season renewal.
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Chiney Ogwumike: The New Generation Of Women's Basketball Has The Spotlight Like Never Before
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A dish at this Chamblee restaurant showcases an ancient cooking technique : The seared tuna at Fudo in Chamblee is visually stunning and works as a shared ...
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U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women's coaching award after UConn's Geno Auriemma
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Quick Glance: U.S. Basketball Writers Association Honors UConn's Geno Auriemma with Coaching Award Recognition
- The U.S. Basketball Writers Association revealed the decision to name their annual women's national coach of the year award after Geno Auriemma from UConn.
- Having just concluded his 39th season at the school, the 70-year-old coach led the Huskies to their 23rd Final Four.
- Successfully guiding UConn to 11 national championships and six flawless seasons, he has been a standout recipient of the USBA award.
- Auriemma's impressive record of 1,213-162 places him second on the all-time Division I wins list, trailing only three games behind Stanford's Tara VanDerveer.
Reesa Teesa speaks on TikTok journey, next steps at Clark Atlanta’s CultureCon: Almost two months ago, on Valentine’s Day, Reesa Teesa never imagined her lengthy ...
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Not playing at their best, yet Braves have baseball’s best record: The Braves have reached 12-5 with a number of core pieces not at their best, some far from it.
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HISD principal tracker: Updates on school leadership turnover: HISD principal tracker: Check back monthly to follow the progress of HISD principals
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LSU women's basketball signing three transfers to replenish guard depth. Here's the list
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Women's NCAA title game outdraws the men's championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers
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Quick Glance: Women's NCAA Title Game Shines with Record Viewership
- South Carolina’s victory of 87-75 over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship game marks a historic moment. For the first time, the women's game surpassed the men's title game, achieving the second-highest viewership for a non-Olympic women's sporting event on U.S. television.
- The viewership for the Sunday afternoon game, which awarded the Gamecocks their fourth national title and denied Clark's Hawkeyes their first, peaked at 24.1 million during the final 15 minutes. Nielsen's figures include an estimate of individuals watching outside their homes, a metric not previously accounted for before 2020.
- The audience for the national title game increased by 90% compared to the previous year when Clark and Iowa faced off against LSU. Moreover, this was the inaugural occurrence since 1995 of the championship being broadcast on network television.
- During the Final Four, Clark emphasized the positive impact of audience growth on all women's sports, not solely basketball. Fox broadcasted 14 women's games this season, including three in prime time, NBC featured two, and CBS televised the Big Ten tournament championship. ABC presented five regular-season games and nine during the NCAA Tournament.
Bradley’s Buzz: Baseball’s dilemma - its best pitchers can’t stay healthy: Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz won six Cy Young awards under Braves pitching ...
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Judge denies another Trump bid to delay New York hush money trial: Friday's ruling was at least the fourth rejection Trump received this week.
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Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Worth County humane society brings new ideas to overcrowded shelters: With new initiatives, Leah Orr and her small staff are helping the animals at Best Friends ...
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Play pickleball, eat and drink at the Painted Pickle, now open in Atlanta: Painted Pickle, a new food and pickleball concept from Painted Hospitality ...
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Stock Up: 3 locally made syrups and sauces : Pour these syrups and sauces at breakfast or dinner, as well as for drinks.
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RECIPE: Make Marlow’s Tavern’s Citrus Aioli: Recipe: The citrus aioli from Marlow's Tavern goes great on fish, sandwiches and tacos, and is perfect for dipping.
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LEONARD GREENE: Caitlin Clark’s paltry $76K salary shows WNBA players deserve more money
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When it comes to relocations, Georgia gets more than it gives: Last year, Georgia had the metro area with the third-largest growth in the nation (Atlanta) and ...
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Vice President Harris making yet another trip to Atlanta: Vice President Kamala Harris will make a campaign stop in Atlanta on April 29, 2024.
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Chris Sale is latest Braves starter to have good outing. Will it last?: Watch the Braves for a week and you’ll see three, maybe four good outings from starting ...
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Is it time to start spring planting? : With the recent warmer weather, some of you who like to live on the edge may have already started planting.
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LIVE: Supreme Court hears arguments on Donald Trump and presidential immunity: LIVE AUDIO: The US Supreme Court hears arguments over whether former US President ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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