The 12-person jury is set to hear opening statements in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Learn more about what is in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 22, 2024. Jury to hear opening statements in Trump’s first criminal trial…

The first seven jurors are selected in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, and historic rain in the United Arab Emirates leads to major flooding at the Dubai airport and across the region. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money…

Trump Media and Technology Group Corporation (TMTG), the operator of Truth Social, said on Tuesday, April 16, it is venturing into the streaming industry. However, the move was met with skepticism among investors. TMTG shares dropped 11% following the announcement. Shares were already down 70% from their peak in late March 2024. This tumble on…

Disney CEO Bob Iger emerged victorious Wednesday, April 3, in a heated boardroom confrontation with activist investor Nelson Peltz. Shareholders sided with Iger, reelecting the company’s full board and rejecting seats for Peltz and his associates. Iger expressed gratitude to the shareholders for their confidence in the board. “With the distracting proxy contest now behind us,…

Days after an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers, President Joe Biden is expected to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. And rescuers in Taiwan search for dozens who remain missing while trying to reach hundreds still stranded after the devastating earthquake. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, April 4,…

Several people are dead in the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years, and the future of Disney will be decided today in a boardroom vote. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Several dead after major earthquake rocks Taiwan At least nine people have died and more…

The fierce boardroom battle over Disney’s direction heads to a vote during the week of March 31. It is expected to be the most expensive proxy fight in history, with all sides dropping a collective $70 million to influence shareholder votes. Disney’s main foe is activist investor Nelson Peltz, who wants two seats on the…

Disney and the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning the special governing district where Disney is located. Disney and the board, appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, reached the settlement on Wednesday, March 27, ending a yearslong legal dispute. For decades, Disney held sway over the…

Attorneys for the Walt Disney World governing district taken over last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies don’t want the governor’s appointees answering questions under oath as part of its state lawsuit against Disney.

The National WWII Museum is bringing history to life with new interactive exhibits. To create these exhibits, the museum interviewed 18 veterans from the “Greatest Generation,” including a Medal of Honor recipient who passed away in 2022, and combined their stories and images with artificial intelligence. As a result, museum visitors can now engage in…