Good evening, it's Thursday, May. 29, and we're covering quarter of the Border Patrol workforce quit, sentence for perjury, mortgage fraud, sorting all 32 NFL teams, and much more. First time reading? Sign up here. | | American Fact of the Day! | Did you know that the American flag's design has gone through 27 different versions since its creation in 1777? The current design, with 50 stars and 13 stripes, was adopted on July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959. |
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| | Breaking Updates | | Trump's 'hush money' NYC trial live updates: Verdict possible Wednesday as jurors set to begin deliberations | Deliberations are underway in the trial involving former President Donald Trump and allegations of "hush money" payments. | The jury, composed of seven men and five women, heard extensive closing arguments before being dismissed late Tuesday evening. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan is currently providing instructions to the jury, who will then deliberate on the case. | Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with a $130,000 payment made by his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to adult film actress Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 presidential election. | Follow Live Updates Here |
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| | F-35 fighter jet worth $135M crashes near Albuquerque International Sunport, pilot injured | Officials reported a military fighter jet crash at Albuquerque International Sunport on Tuesday, affirming that the pilot was conscious and breathing and had been transported to the hospital. Lockheed Martin, the U.S. manufacturer, identified the aircraft as an F-35B traveling from Fort Worth, Texas, to Edwards Air Force Base in California, with a stopover at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico for refueling. The pilot safely ejected, and Lockheed Martin emphasized prioritizing safety and conducting a thorough investigation. | Albuquerque Fire Rescue received reports of the incident shortly before 2 p.m. local time. The F-35 is valued at $135 million, according to official records. Lt. Jason Fejer of Albuquerque Fire Rescue confirmed the pilot's escape and subsequent hospitalization for serious injuries. Two civilians were assessed at the scene but did not require hospitalization. | Fejer stated that the fire was extinguished, and cleanup efforts were underway. Flight operations at the airport resumed, although travelers were advised to check with airlines for updates. Mayor Tim Keller expressed gratitude for the swift response of first responders and extended prayers for the pilot's recovery. |
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| | American Sports & Culture
|  | Cavinder twins praise Caitlin Clark's impact on women's basketball: 'A once-in-a-lifetime player' | Haley and Hanna Cavinder spoke to OutKick's "Hot Mic" Tuesday about Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA |
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|  | 2024 MLB Mock Draft 1.0: Who will go No. 1 to the Guardians? | Beginning with a loaded group of college stars, here's how the first round of this July's draft could play out. |
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|  | All around the world: Lionel Messi's 2024 odyssey for Inter Miami and Argentina | Lionel Messi will have to endure an intense 2024 travel schedule for Inter Miami and Argentina, but just how much mileage does he have to rack up? |
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| | American Business & Markets
|  | Climate Change Is Making Homeownership More Expensive. Here's How to Weather the Storm | Extreme weather is the next hurdle for homebuyers. |
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|  | U.S. is letting independent Cuban entrepreneurs open and access American bank accounts | To boost private enterprise on island. |
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|  | Hess CEO drags $53 billion Chevron deal over the line amid grapple with Exxon | The deal still needs to get past the U.S. Federal Trade Commission as well as the ongoing arbitration case brought by Exxon. |
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| | American Politics | |  | Biden Campaign Throws All Pretense Out the Window with Surprise Move at Courthouse During Trump Trial | The Biden campaign decided to hold a press conference right outside the New York City courthouse where Trump's trial has been conducted. |
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|  | NYT: Jews Face Prejudice Against 'Zionists' in U.S. Publishing Industry | Jews face discrimination in the publishing industry and litmus tests about whether they support "Zionism," according to James Kirchick. |
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|  | Revelation of secret Obama-era program casts doubt on stated reason for Trump Mar-a-Lago raid | A newly released DOD memo obtained by America First Legal appears to indicate the government may have had original copies of classified documents seized at former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. |
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