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Today’s high tales

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to seem in a Washington, D.C. courtroom at the moment to be arraigned on charges associated to his try to carry on to energy after the 2020 election. He faces 4 felony counts, together with conspiracy to defraud the United States.

Donald Trump enters a political rally in Erie, Pennsylvania in late July.

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Donald Trump enters a political rally in Erie, Pennsylvania in late July.

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• John Lauro, one in every of Trump’s attorneys on this case, believes Trump is protected by his constitutional right to free speech. “He had every right to advocate for a position that he believed in and his supporters believed in,” he informed NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer on All Things Considered.
• Defending himself in a number of authorized battles has been “a drag” on Trump’s presidential campaign, says NPR’s Franco Ordoñez on Up First this morning. He provides that Trump can be creating wealth off of them through the use of the challenges to fundraise.
• Georgia was talked about 48 instances within the indictment. Here’s why Trump could possibly be facing charges there quickly. (by way of WABE)

Republicans are turning away from the local weather disaster. A brand new NPR ballot of 1,285 adults reveals that whereas most respondents imagine that addressing climate change should be a priority, even when it slows the economic system down, practically three-quarters of Republicans stated they might prioritize the economic system.

• NPR’s Domenico Montanaro says proof of local weather change’s results is evident, however Trump has downplayed them, and his base seems to believe him. Disparities like these clarify why there may be so little motion on local weather change in Congress, however Montanaro provides {that a} “potential glimmer” of hope is that youthful individuals are extra prone to see local weather change as a menace. 

Russia attacked Ukraine’s foremost inland port on the Danube River yesterday, sending international meals costs increased and making it even tougher for Ukraine to export grain. The nation has been fighting grain exports ever since Russia withdrew from a deal that protected Ukrainian ships carrying grain within the Black Sea.

• Recent drone assaults at ports alongside the river have damaged almost 40,000 tons of grain meant for African nations in addition to China and Israel, in response to the infrastructure ministry. NPR’s Joanna Kakissis says Ukraine needs to “show the world that Russia is using food as a weapon in this war” and is asking its allies for assist to beef up air protection. 

Three of Lizzo’s former dancers have sued the Grammy-winning artist for harassment and making a hostile office setting. The lawsuit filed this week contains allegations of sexual, racial and non secular harassment and false imprisonment. Attorney Ron Zambrano stated that Lizzo’s alleged therapy of her staff “seems to go against everything Lizzo stands for publicly.” Lizzo rose to fame partly for championing feminism, physique positivity and self-love.

Today’s hear

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Post Malone’s latest album, Austin, got here out final week. The title comes from his actual title — Austin Post — and it is an intensely private work. He speaks to A Martinez concerning the inspiration behind his latest songs, touring as a new dad, classes he is discovered on self-confidence and what it means to be Austin.

Enlighten me

Professor Lisa Miller has devoted most of her profession to the research of neuroscience and spirituality.

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Professor Lisa Miller has devoted most of her profession to the research of neuroscience and spirituality.

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Enlighten Me is a particular collection with NPR’s Rachel Martin on in-depth conversations concerning the human situation.

Can spirituality assist ease nervousness and melancholy? Lisa Miller thinks so. She’s a professor within the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, and he or she’s devoted most of her life to learning neuroscience and spirituality. Miller tells Martin concerning the function spiritual beliefs can play in renewal, restoration and resilience.

3 issues to know earlier than you go

Ryan Gosling performs one in every of many Kens in Barbie.

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Ryan Gosling performs one in every of many Kens in Barbie.

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1. This Ken’s job is…tune! Barbie actor Ryan Gosling has his first Billboard Hit. “I’m Just Ken” is ranking on the Top 100 chart at No. 87.
2. Do you’ve gotten a burning query about your loved ones’s previous? NPR member station LAist is making a brand new podcast about Asian American and Pacific Islander household histories. Share your experience here, and you could possibly be in one of many episodes.
3. Actor Jonathan Majors’ trial on assault and harassment fees begins at the moment in New York. The Lovecraft Country and Creed III star was arrested in March after an alleged home dispute.

This e-newsletter was edited by Majd Al-Waheidi.