Plus: Trump trial updates, marijuana reclassification and the 'Young Sheldon' series finale ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
 |  | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 · 4 min read |
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| A morning digest from Yahoo News
by Lily Herman with Anthony Rivas |
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| Good morning, all. Are you cooking this weekend? These 30-minute chicken recipes look easy and delicious. Now, on to the news. |
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Need to know | At least four people were killed in Houston and one million residents were without power after severe storms hit the area. |
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| | Officials respond: Houston’s mayor urged those who aren’t essential workers to stay indoors to avoid the heavy debris and destruction left by the storms. Flood watches remain in effect. [AP] |
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| | This weekend: Forecasts predict more severe storms and flooding in the Gulf Coast region and the South as the inclement weather shifts eastward. [AccuWeather] |
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| | Staying safe: Experts say to get to higher ground as soon as possible if you’re driving on a roadway that’s actively flooding and recommend having an emergency kit on hand. [Yahoo Life] |
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| | Wolves force Game 7 | The Timberwolves beat the Nuggets 115-70 in Game 6 of the NBA conference semifinals, tying the series 3-3. Game 7, which will determine who advances in the playoffs, is on Sunday. [Yahoo Sports] |
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| | Marijuana reclassification | The DOJ formally began the process of reclassifying marijuana as a lower-risk drug, removing it from a category that currently includes tightly controlled substances like heroin and LSD. [Washington Post] |
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| | Israel weapons bill | The House passed a bill to reverse President Biden’s pause on some U.S. weapons shipments to Israel. It isn’t expected to move forward in the Democratic-controlled Senate. [The Hill] |
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| | Financial watchdog saved | The Supreme Court ruled against the banking industry, protecting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It was created to protect against corporate abuse after the 2008 financial crisis. [ABC News] |
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| | ‘Young Sheldon’ finale | The series finale of Young Sheldon had several guest stars, including Big Bang Theory leads Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik. Even the final scene contained a small but important cameo. [Entertainment Weekly] |
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| | | John Krasinski’s family comedy IF, starring Ryan Reynolds, is in theaters. [USA Today] |
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| | The telecast for the second round of the PGA Championship continues at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN. [Yahoo Sports] |
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| | In the NHL playoffs, the Panthers and the Bruins play at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. The Panthers lead the series 3-2. [Sun Sentinel] |
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| | In the NBA playoffs, the Knicks and the Pacers play at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Knicks lead the series 3-2. [SNY] |
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 | Today in history |  | In 1954, the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public educational facilities was unconstitutional in the landmark Brown v Board of Education case. [AP] | Illustration: Yahoo News; photos: UPI/Bettmann via Getty Images, Getty Images |
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3 Questions... | about Trump’s hush money trial | Anthony asked Andrew Romano, who’s covering Trump’s hush money trial, about the latest developments in the case — including a new poll on how Americans feel about it. |
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| | Catch me up: What happened in the trial yesterday? |
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| Trump’s lawyers continued to cross-examine Michael Cohen and question his credibility, especially around his key claim that Trump directed the Stormy Daniels hush money scheme. |
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| | You reported on a new poll about the trial. What was the main finding? |
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| I reported that, for the first time, a majority of Americans (52%) believe Trump falsified business records to hide payments to Daniels.
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| | Do the poll results tell us anything about how the 2024 election might play out? |
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| If the jury agrees, Trump could soon become the first former U.S. president convicted of a felony. Our poll shows him losing to Biden by 7 points (39% to 46%) if that happens. |
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 | Davie County Schools |
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| | Since February, seniors at a North Carolina high school have been writing to local older adults. The pen pals recently met in person to exchange gifts and issue graduation invitations. “It was all smiles,” a student said. [USA Today] |
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Have a wonderful weekend. See you on Monday! |
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| 💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Make your smartphone last longer by replacing the battery every two years. Here’s how. [New York Times] |
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 The Yodel team
| The Yodel is written by Lily Herman and edited by Anthony Rivas. Today's edition was copy edited by Barbara Kempe. Emily Mahaney is our editorial director. |
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