A start date for Kohberger's trial has not been set. However, the judge scheduled a hearing for May 14 on the defense motion to move the trial out of Latah County. In the motion seeking to change the trial venue, Taylor argued that a fair and impartial jury could not be found in the county where the killings occurred. Bryan Kohberger Defense Team's Move Slammed by Prosecutor: 'Half-Baked ..read more

Jury selection in Trump’s hush-money trial resumes today. Opening statements are expected on Monday. The trial is expected to last six weeks. Kirschner predicted that the proceedings against the former president would amount to "one giant step on the road to fulfilling the promise that no one is above the law." Donald Trump Already Showing 'Contempt' for His Jurors: Mary Trump podcast on Wednesday that selecting a jury in the trial had included some "unusual" moments from New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, who is presiding over the trial. Merchan dismissed potential jurors imme ..read more

The shift, however, might not be a critical indicator of the November election. Political science professor Costas Panagopoulos cautioned Newsweek that polling estimates "can frequently appear to bounce around somewhat even if real change is elusive." Kari Lake Tells Arizonans to Travel for Abortion , suggesting many nationwide are coming to share former President Donald Trump's view on the issue announced last week. , 14 states banning abortion at every stage of pregnancy and the recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling, abortion has been a winning issue for Democrats, and President Joe Biden is c ..read more

U.S. water systems have become hacking targets with Iranian-linked operators breaking into at least six American utilities last year, while in November, North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) was hit by a cyberattack. The White House and the Environmental Protection Agency sent a letter to U.S. governors last month asking them to improve cybersecurity defenses on water facilities, CNN reported. Newsweek has contacted the Kremlin and the FBI for comment. China Accused of Major Cyber Hack on NATO Ally ..read more

The House of Representatives is expected to vote on sending additional aid to Ukraine and Israel on Saturday as part of the $95 billion military funding. Refugees Would Get Millions for Housing Under New Bill ..read more

By 2032, the bureau expects the median age to reach 42.7—42.8 for men and 42.5 for women. Gen Z is Done With Working From Home ..read more

If all the world's ice sheets melt, sea levels will rise by 216 feet. Due to the terrain, the Atlantic Coast is predicted to fare far worse than the Pacific, though all coastal areas would recede. Florida Map Shows Where State Will Become Underwater From Sea Level Rise ..read more

Even if Biden's patience with Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly running out, it doesn't appear to be playing well with American voters. "It would be very difficult for him to explain that to the base and energize the base to come out in November," Osamah F. Khalil, a U.S. foreign relations and Middle East expert, told Newsweek. Thomas Gift, founding director of the Centre on U.S. Politics at University College London, said that while Israel poses challenges for Biden, it’s “not an especially salient issue" for voters, with issues like immigration, inflation, and the economy in general at the fo ..read more

Scott Lucas, a professor in international politics at University College Dublin, told Newsweek that the abortion debate could decide the 2024 election. Trump announced on Truth Social that he would be putting out his statement on Abortion and Abortion Rights this morning. Joe Biden Scores Big Win Over Donald Trump Among Suburban Voters ..read more

Mexico’s Pacific coast is the first point of totality on the path, expected at 11:07 a.m. PT (2:07 p.m. ET). The pathway will continue around 1:40 PM CDT/ 2:40 ET across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Then, it will cross over Canada in southern Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, ending on the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland at 5:16 p.m. (3:46 p.m. ET). Is There Mail Today? Solar Eclipse Hours USPS, FedEx, UPS . Please tag us at @Newsweek to submit your pictures ..read more