Trump faces ruling in civil fraud case, Kansas City shooting started with personal dispute and Caitlin Clark's NCAA scoring record
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Good morning. Reminder: It’s Presidents’ Day weekend! If you’re in the mood to cook over the holiday, here are 22 easy three-step soup recipes. Now, on to the news.
NEED TO KNOW
The latest on Trump's legal battles
Donald Trump’s legal battles entered a pivotal 48 hours, between hearings related to his hush money and Georgia election interference cases yesterday and a potential ruling in his $370 million civil fraud trial today.
Hush money case: A New York judge decided not to delay the trial centered on accusations that Trump sought to silence stories about extramarital affairs. Jury selection begins on March 25. [The Hill]
Election interference case: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis accused the defense of lying about her romantic relationship with the case’s lead prosecutor. They both face disqualification. [New York Times]
Civil fraud case: Another New York judge already ruled last year that Trump engaged in fraud. His ruling today would determine monetary penalties and Trump’s ability to do business in the state. [Reuters]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
🎬 ‘Dune’ red carpet
All eyes (and cameras) were on Zendaya during the London premiere of Dune: Part Two, where she dressed in a vintage 1995 Thierry Mugler suit of body armor. [CNN]
➡️ Kansas City shooting
Police said that Wednesday’s Kansas City parade shooting was due to a personal dispute and not terrorism. They’re still working to determine if other people were involved. [USA Today]
✈️ Airports get $1 billion
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $970 million in federal funding for 114 U.S. airports to modernize their terminals and add new amenities. [Bloomberg]
📱 NYC vs. Big Tech
New York City sued five major social networks for allegedly exploiting kids’ mental health and costing the city $100 million a year in related health programs and services. [Engadget]
🏀 NCAA scoring record
Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA women's basketball all-time scoring record of 3,527 points. She could break the Division I men’s scoring record in the next month. [Yahoo Sports]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
🎵 Jennifer Lopez’s album and musical movie This Is Me…Now are out. You can watch the film on Prime Video. [Yahoo Entertainment]
🏈 Pats fans: The Dynasty: New England Patriots, a docuseries about the team’s six Super Bowl wins, just dropped on Apple TV+. [USA Today]
🎬 Also on Apple TV+: The Peanuts comic strip characters return in Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin. [Today]
🏀 In basketball, it’s the start of the NBA All-Star weekend. (More on that below.) [Yahoo Sports]
📺 On network TV: The final season of Blue Bloods premieres at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. (Jennifer Esposito is back!) [TVLine]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Daily Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1923, English archaeologist Howard Carter unsealed the burial chamber of King Tutankhamen — better known as King Tut — in Egypt. It contained roughly 5,400 pieces of treasure. [Reuters]
3 QUESTIONS
...about the NBA All-Star Weekend
Yahoo Sports AM writer Kendall Baker is here with what to expect from the much-anticipated event.
Lily: What is the NBA All-Star game?
Kendall: The All-Star Game showcases the 24 best players in the NBA, as selected by fans, players and the media. Twelve players from each conference go head-to-head in the headline event.
Lily: Why is everyone talking about the court?
Kendall: The NBA is using a futuristic all-glass LED court for the celebrity game, skills challenge, and 3-point and dunk contests. It’ll display live replays, animations, interactive games and more.
Lily: Who is performing, and can people watch the performances from home?
Kendall: Babyface is performing the national anthem and Jennifer Hudson will perform during halftime. All coverage is on TNT/Max.
Get more from Kendall: Subscribe to Yahoo Sports AM.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
After a 4-year-old left his stuffed animal at a Holiday Inn Express in Virginia, the staff treated the toy puppy to a “vacation” — complete with a snack bar raid and a visit to the front desk — before mailing him home. [People]
Enjoy the three-day weekend. See you back here on Tuesday!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: If you want to set up your TV to watch sports, put it in cinema or movie mode for a better viewing experience. Here's why. [USA Today]
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