Apple WWDC, James Holzhauer and Trump in UK: 5 things you need to know Monday
Trump, Melania to meet Queen Elizabeth as UK visit begins
Sound the trumpets and get out your tiaras: President Donald Trump is getting his heart's desire – a "State Visit" hosted by Queen Elizabeth II – after he and first lady Melania Trump arrived in Britain on Monday. Last July, the first couple had a more low-key audience with her majesty over tea at Windsor Castle. This time, he's getting almost the full Monty in a three-day state visit timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. In addition to a visit with the 93-year-old monarch, Trump will also meet with Prince Charles, Prince William and his wife Kate, and Prime Minister Theresa May before a sumptuous State Banquet Monday night.
US, Mexico officials to begin talks over tariffs, border
Top officials from the U.S. and Mexico will begin talks Monday in a scramble to fend off President Donald Trump’s threat of devastating tariffs on imports from the southern ally and meet his demand for fewer migrants at the border. Trump’s Republican allies warn that tariffs on Mexican imports will hit U.S. consumers and harm the economy. On Monday, Mexican Economy Minister Graciela Marquez plans talks with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. Two days later, delegations led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Foreign Relations Secretary Marcelo Ebrard will also meet in Washington. The president all but taunted negotiators for a quick resolution. “Mexico is sending a big delegation to talk about the Border,”Trump tweeted Sunday. “Problem is, they’ve been ‘talking’ for 25 years. We want action, not talk.”
'Jeopardy!' star James Holzhauer could break money record
Reigning "Jeopardy!" champion James Holzhauer has secured his 32nd win – and is just one dominant game from surpassing Ken Jennings' non-tournament record of $2,520,700. The professional sports gambler brought in $79,633 Friday night, bringing his total earnings to $2,462,216 – just $58,485 from breaking Jennings' record. That means Holzhauer could set a new record Monday. Jennings and Holzhauer are the only two "Jeopardy!" contestants to earn $2 million or more in regular, non-tournament winnings. However, it has taken Holzhauer fewer than half the number of episodes to rack up the prize money, a feat that Jennings called "astounding."
A sneak peek at Apple's plans for Phones, iPads and more
Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference opens Monday, giving a sneak peek at software updates for iPhones, iPads, Macintosh computers and the Apple Watch. While the show is aimed at app makers, the folks who create popular apps like Yolo, Tikok and PicArts, average consumers get to find out the new features that will be coming to their devices, as early as this summer in beta form, and in fall for final release. WWDC opens Monday at 10 a.m. Pacific time from the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, with a two-hour keynote address by Apple CEO Tim Cook and other execs. You can stream the event live at Apple's website, but if you're watching on an Apple computer, you'll need to view it in Apple's Safari browser.
Major League Baseball draft begins
The 2019 MLB draft gets underway Monday night at 7 p.m. ET (MLB Network), with the Baltimore Orioles holding the No. 1 overall pick. Baseball’s draft certainly turns out more busts compared to the NBA and NFL – and there have been tons of late-round gems – but some of the greatest players in history have gone in the first round. It’s a big day for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have four selections in the top 34 picks.
Contributing: Associated Press
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