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Stormy Daniels returned to the stand Thursday in the New York hush money trial against former President Donald Trump. Live updates have ended.

The third week of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial resumed Tuesday in New York City with witness testimony. Live updates have ended.

Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial resumed in Manhattan with a third day of witness testimony. Live updates have ended. Also today: The Supreme Court heard arguments in Trump’s presidential immunity claim.

Donald Trump made history as the first former president to stand trial on criminal charges as his hush money case began Monday with jury selection in New York. Follow Newsweek’s live updates from day 2 here.

Former President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamatory statements he made against her in 2019, a jury determined late Friday afternoon. The jury reached the verdict after deliberating for about three hours. Judge Lewis Kaplan reportedly advised jury members to not disclose their participation in the case as the trial adjourned in Manhattan. Trump called the verdict “absolutely ridiculous” while en route to Nevada for a campaign event. “I fully disagree with…

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has caused a ripple effect across the U.S., and hate-inspired incidents against Jews, Palestinians, Muslims and other groups have climbed since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. A new Anti-Defamation League (ADL) report shows antisemitic incidents in the U.S. are up by 400%, compared to the same time last year. Tensions have surrounded pro-Palestinian rallies on some college campuses. with students at one college being offered extra credit to attend such d…

Halloween night is fast approaching, but the spooky fun can be scary for dogs.Groups of strangers at your door—in costume—and constant doorbell ringing can spell a long night of stress for pets, an American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) veterinary expert tells Newsweek.So what’s the best thing to do when trick-or-treating gets underway?“All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours,”…

The crisp days of fall are finally here. The weather is perfect for hikes and park days with your dog, but the changing seasons also present some dangers. Some include rodenticides, toxic mushrooms, snakes and seasonal candy. Below is a list of 18 common dangers to watch out for to keep your fur baby safe.Common Dangers for Dogs Rodenticides: As the weather cools down, more rodents seek shelter indoors. Rat poison is highly toxic to pets and can be fatal if ingested. Also be cautious if placing…

Paris Hilton has responded to “cruel” comments left on recent photos of her 8-month-old son, saying the criticism “hurts my heart more deeply than words can describe.“Hilton posted several photos on Instagram with her son, Phoenix Barron, marking his first trip to New York City. Some users criticized the size of Phoenix’s head. She responded by saying her son is “perfectly healthy” and “just has a large brain.“The reality TV star later wrote a long Tuesday post in which she said that “targeting…

Elon Musk warned the Israel-Hamas and Ukraine-Russia wars are inching civilization closer to the potential of World War III.The tech billionaire called avoiding World War III the “most important issue” in a live discussion on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter.“World War III is a civilizational risk that we may not recover from,” Musk said in the Monday talk, titled, “Where is Israel-Hamas war headed? Could this lead to WW3?” About 990,000 listeners tuned in for the conversation as of…