Derek Chauvin trial live: Jury selection set to continue after three jurors chosen so far

MINNEAPOLIS – Jury selection was scheduled to continue Wednesday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in a case that rocked the country and spurred worldwide protests after George Floyd’s death. The court heard from 10 prospective jurors on Tuesday and seated three. For hours, lawyers questioned potential jurors about their knowledge of the high-profile case, the protests and Floyd’s death, questioning whether they […]

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Smithsonian exhibit, summer camp boom, turn on the lights: News from around our 50 states

Alabama Tuscaloosa: The city’s schools will continue their Monday-through-Thursday schedule of in-person classes for the rest of the 2020-21 school year, according to Superintendent Mike Daria. He said Tuscaloosa City Schools will resume five days of face-to-face instruction next fall for the 2021-22 school year. “As we’ve worked to make the decision for the last part of the school year, […]

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Amid Covid baby boom, Fertility Associates puts itself up for sale

A Fertility Associates pitch to investors reveals a high-margin business – but its head says there are extra expenses ahead, as well as new opportunities in areas such as “social fertility” (keep reading). Read More ‘Don’t be whakamā’: Wellington woman shares her emotional IVF story A leaked presentation says the company, currently owned by its doctors, will have operating earnings […]

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Jury selection begins in Derek Chauvin trial. What did the first day reveal about legal strategy, human perception?

MINNEAPOLIS — Lawyers began the painstaking process of questioning potential jurors Tuesday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, with a focus on their knowledge of the case, attitudes toward the police and willingness to keep an open mind. The court heard from nine prospective jurors and seated three. Chauvin, who is white, is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in the […]

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27 great non-fiction audiobooks that are perfect for listening to on long walks, from celebrity memoirs to self-help bestsellers

If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more. Non-fiction audiobooks are an easy and flexible way to learn something new on the go. Plus, narration — especially when the text is read by the author themselves — adds emotion and passion to any story. We’ve rounded up readers’ favorites, from humor and history […]

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Tech bounces back — Here's what analysts say investors should watch

Tech stocks led a market rally on Tuesday as bond yields declined. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 rallied more than 4% in its best day since early November. Here's what market experts said about the move. Mike Wilson, chief investment officer at Morgan Stanley, said recent weakness afflicted highly valued stocks, not just tech. "It's not tech per se. It's expensive […]

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Nasdaq surges as tech stocks roar back

(Reuters) – U.S. stocks rallied on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq gaining about 4% to recoup heavy losses from the previous session as U.S. bond yields retreated and investors scooped up battered technology stocks.FILE PHOTO: A view of the exterior of the Nasdaq market site in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., October 24, 2016. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonTesla Inc jumped […]

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