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Trump Thumped By Appeals Court

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James Kratch
February 07, 2024

Good morning and happy Wednesday. The hottest new tourist attraction in Las Vegas? The parking garages by the Hughes Center office park. People are lining up to pay $15 and drive in since the structures provide the best vantage point to take pictures of the new Sphere arena next door. Have a great day!

In Today’s Brief

  • House: Mayorkas impeachment fails

  • Tucker Carlson: Confirms Putin interview

  • New Hampshire: Fake Biden calls ID’d

  • WeWork: Ousted ex-CEO plots comeback

  • Toby Keith: Country music star dies at 62

... and more

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Top Tips

1) Trump tripped up

A federal appeals court said former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution in his election interference trial.

  • The decision: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit soundly rejected Trump's claims of complete presidential immunity. A three-judge panel said any executive immunity Trump may have had in office does not apply to a post-presidency criminal case.

  • Next steps: Trump has until Monday to appeal to the Supreme Court. The high court has already declined to hear the matter once; legal analysts believe it may pass again if Trump appeals.

  • Big picture: Trump has delayed the trial with his legal maneuvering, but the strength of the ruling increases the odds it will happen well before Election Day in November. The verdict could impact Trump's anticipated candidacy as the Republican presidential nominee.

2) Bacteria breakthrough

A decade-long listeria outbreak was traced to a California cheese and dairy company.

  • Action taken: Dozens of dairy products produced by Rizo-Lopez Foods in Modesto were recalled. Whole Foods sells one of the products under its 365 store brand.

  • Lengthy issue: The particular strain of listeria was first observed in 2014. At least 26 people in 11 states have reported illness in the last 10 years, with 23 hospitalizations and two deaths. This is the first time the CDC has identified a source, but it has been tied to other manufacturers.

  • Need to know: Listeria is a foodborne bacteria that can cause serious illness and death in rare cases. Symptoms such as fever and muscle aches typically present within two weeks of exposure.

3) Storm talk

There is a renewed push to create a Category 6 to assess hurricane strength.

  • The news: A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences advocates to revise the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind scale. It argues there is no upper threshold for Category 5 storms and stronger hurricanes are becoming the norm due to climate change.

  • The numbers: One of the lead researchers said five storms met the proposed Category 6 criteria in the last decade. The most powerful, Hurricane Patricia in 2015, had 215 MPH winds -- well over the 156 MPH Category 5 minimum.

  • Big picture: The National Hurricane Center would decide any change to the grading scale. It has yet to comment on the proposal, but it is likely not a top priority.

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Quick Tips

U.S. News

  • House Republicans' effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed. The vote was 216-214; a re-vote could happen as soon as today (More)

  • Jennifer Crumbley was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after her son killed four people at a Michigan high school in 2021. She is the first parent charged in a school shooting committed by a child (More)

  • A man reached Hawaii last Saturday after going missing while sailing the Pacific Ocean. Noel Rubio left California on his 32-foot boat on Dec. 18 and was 16 days late arriving in Oahu (More)

World News

  • Tucker Carlson will interview Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The former Fox News opinion host will be the first Western journalist Putin has met since his military invaded Ukraine in 2022 (More)

  • The U.S. and Qatar expressed optimism a Gaza ceasefire deal may soon be reached. Hamas was reportedly receptive in its latest response to mediators working with it and Israel (More)

  • King Charles' cancer diagnosis was detected early, according to United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Charles is expected to continue in-person audiences with the PM (More)

Campaign News

  • Fake President Joe Biden robocalls to New Hampshire voters were traced to two companies in Texas. The state's attorney general sent cease-and-desist letters to Life Corporation and Lingo Telecom (More)

  • Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie did not rule out a third-party presidential run with the No Labels group. Christie exited the GOP race last month; he said the group has not asked him to join its ticket (More)

  • House Republicans introduced a resolution saying former President Trump did not engage in insurrection. Trump would need a two-thirds vote in both congressional chambers to restore any future lost presidential eligibility (More)

Business & Markets

  • Major indexes closer higher yesterday. The Dow Jones was up over 140 points (Dow +0.37%, Nasdaq +0.07%, S&P 500 +0.23%).

  • Billionaire Adam Neumann is trying to re-purchase WeWork. The bankrupt real-estate company's controversial co-founder was ousted as CEO in 2019 (More)

  • ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros will launch a joint direct-to-consumer sports streaming service. The new platform will debut in the fall and operate as a new entity (More)

Entertainment & Sports

  • Toby Keith died at 62 after a battle with stomach cancer. The country music star had 20 No. 1 singles, including Beer for My Horses, and was a philanthropist (More) 

  • Ariana Madix's Chicago debut set a non-holiday box office record for the Broadway show. The Vanderpump Rules star's initial performances earned nearly $1M (More)

  • Gina Carano is suing Disney and Lucasfilm for wrongful termination. The actress was fired from The Mandalorian in 2021 for controversial comments; Tesla CEO Elon Musk is paying her legal fees (More)

Quick Hitters

  • Feel Good: When a diner realized he had taken the wrong receipt after eating at a North Carolina restaurant, denying the server a tip, he sprung into action. The man mailed a $20 bill and an apology letter to make sure everything was square.

  • Be Safe, Part 1: Honda has recalled 750K vehicles due to faulty airbag sensors. Accord, Civic and Pilot models produced in 2020-22 are among the impacted cars.

  • Be Safe, Part 2: General Motors recalled over 320K heavy-duty pickup trucks due to a tailgate issue. The release switches can short-circuit, opening the gate when a car is parked.

  • Go Deep: Psychologists have established that people feel good when someone flirts with them. Researchers are now examining whether flirting provides other benefits, such as strengthening relationships and deterring destructive impulses.

  • Life Hack: The secret to falling asleep may be a breathing exercise. Here is how a doctor says you may be able to get a good night's sleep quickl

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Looking Ahead …

College and universities fear an enrollment cliff as the national population of high school graduates shrinks. That is why many are beginning to emphasize adult students, targeting those 25 or older with financial aid, new programs and more.

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