The Yodel: Trump’s conviction, explained

Plus: The Mavericks advance, 'Station 19' ends and Direct File expands  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

yahoo.com Web version FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 · 4 min read

A morning digest from Yahoo News by Lily Herman with Anthony Rivas Good morning, all. If you’re getting away for a little rest and relaxation this weekend, here’s how you can make the most of it. Now, on to the news.

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Need to know Donald Trump became the first U.S. president convicted of a crime after he was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. His sentencing is scheduled for July 11. The reaction: Trump, who can still run for president, said the “real verdict” will be decided on election day. He’s likely to appeal the conviction, which could pause his sentence past November. [Reuters/Yahoo News] Voter impact: While the verdict is likely to fire up Trump’s base, polling has offered mixed results. In a survey released yesterday, 67% of U.S. voters said a conviction wouldn’t make a difference for them. [The Hill] Campaign fuel: Trump returns to the campaign trail today with a press conference at Trump Tower. His spokesman said he feels “defiant” after the verdict and ready to “get out there and start fighting again.” [AP]

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In case you missed it 🏀 Mavericks’ big win The Mavericks beat the Timberwolves 124-103 in Game 5, taking home the Western Conference title. Up next: The team faces the Celtics in the NBA Finals, which begin Thursday. [Yahoo Sports] ⚖️ SCOTUS ethics Chief Justice John Roberts declined a meeting with House Democrats to discuss the Supreme Court’s ethics conduct amid controversy over flags flown outside Justice Samuel Alito’s homes. [AP] ➡️ Youth PTSD rates A study found that post-traumatic stress disorder diagnoses among college students more than doubled from 2017 to 2022. The study’s author attributed the surge to “broader societal stressors.” [New York Times] 📺 ‘Station 19’ series finale The Grey’s Anatomy firefighter spin-off Station 19 aired its series finale. The last episode included one last major fire and several satisfying conclusions for the show’s beloved characters. [TheWrap] 💰 Direct File expansion The IRS announced that its free tax filing program, Direct File, will be expanded nationally next year after more than 140,000 taxpayers claimed over $90 million in its pilot program. [USA Today]

What’s happening today 🎬 Young Woman and the Sea, a biographical film starring Daisy Ridley, is in theaters. (More on that below.) [Yahoo Entertainment] ⚾ In the MLB, the Rangers play the Marlins at 7:10 p.m. ET on the MLB app. It’s the first of a 3-game series. [Star-Telegram] 🏒 In the NHL playoffs, the Stars play the Oilers at 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The series is tied 2-2. [USA Today] ☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.

Today in history In 2005, former FBI official Mark Felt publicly revealed for the first time that he was Deep Throat, the anonymous informant at the center of the Watergate scandal that played a role in President Richard Nixon's resignation. [Time] Mark Felt (right) in the 1970s | Illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Bettmann Archive via Getty Images, Getty Images

3 Questions... about Young Woman and the Sea Young Woman and the Sea, the biographical film about swimming pioneer Gertrude Ederle, is in theaters. I asked entertainment reporter Laura Clark, who saw the movie, to break it down. Give me the backstory: Who was the real Gertrude Ederle? So, this is cool: Trudy was a record-breaking swimmer in the 1920s, and the film is about how she became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. The movie has a ton of swimming scenes. What surprised you about them? I talked to Daisy Ridley, who plays Trudy, and was surprised to learn that she spent months learning how to swim in open water for the role. It’s not an indoor tank or green screen! Is it worth a watch? Yes! I thought the movie was really inspiring. It reminded me not only of the barriers women have faced in sports, but also of what you can do when you believe in yourself. What else did Ridley learn from her training? Read more of Laura’s interview.

Jacquelyn Martin/AP Feel-good moment Twelve-year-old Bruhat Soma won the 96th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee after beating his final competitor in the Bee’s second-ever spell-off. The word that made him champion: Abseil. [CNN]

Have a great weekend. See you on Monday! 💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Want to keep your brain healthy? Try toe spacers or simply walking around barefoot. [Yahoo Life]

The Yodel team The Yodel is written by Lily Herman and edited by Anthony Rivas. Today's edition was copy edited by Barbara Kempe and Chris Simpson. Emily Mahaney is our editorial director.

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