Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Speed of Trump jury selection surprises after predictions of drawn-out slugfest

A man in a crowd waves.

Seven jurors were empanelled by the second day of Donald Trump’s trial Tuesday, leaving only five slots plus several backups unfilled. It was faster than most had predicted for the historic and unusual criminal trial.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-seven-jurors-selected-1.7175861?cmp=rss

Heavy rains, flash floods sweep through Dubai

Cars drive through a flooded street during a rain storm in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Dubai Police have issued a public safety advisory after heavy storms washed over the city, leaving streets flooded. More unstable weather is expected to continue until Wednesday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.4204727?cmp=rss

NASA pauses Mars sample return plan until a cheaper, faster one can be developed

A robotic rover sits on a red, rocky surface.

NASA's plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth is on hold until there's a faster, cheaper way, space agency officials said Monday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/nasa-mars-sample-return-1.7174976?cmp=rss

Israeli artist and curators decline to show work at Venice Biennale, call for ceasefire

Two women are shown standing by a sign that is posted on a door calling for a ceasefire.

The artist and curators representing Israel at this year's Venice Biennale announced Tuesday they won't open the Israeli pavilion exhibition until there is a ceasefire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-artist-venice-biennale-1.7174886?cmp=rss

Fire engulfs Copenhagen's historic stock exchange

Smoke billows from the rooftop of a historic urban building.

A fire hit Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange on Tuesday, one of the Danish capital's most iconic buildings, engulfing its spire, which collapsed onto the roof. There were no reports of injuries.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/fire-denmark-stock-exchange-1.7174862?cmp=rss