May 6, 2025 • 4 mins
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your twenty four to seven use update the
latest views this hour in just four minutes.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Jury's election in John Didny Coombe sex trafficking trial resumes
Tuesday in Manhattan Federal Court. Sarah le Kessler reports.
Speaker 3 (00:16):
The judge provided a brief description of the charges the
fifty five year old music mogulist facing, including prostitution, racketeering,
and coercing women into videotape sex performances he called freak offs.
The Harlem born rapper says he's innocent and claims any
group sex was consensual. Several jurors were dismissed who said
(00:37):
they'd seen video of Comb's beating up his former girlfriend,
Cassie Ventura, who's expected to testify. If convicted, Combs could
face life behind bars. I'm Sarah Lee Kessler.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
Israel security cabinet is making plans to expand military operations
in Gaza and what's being described as a move to
conquer the territory. According to a senior Israeli security official,
the operation, called Gideon's Chariots, was unanimously approved by the
security cabinet, would include relocating the enclaves entire population to
the south. The plan would go into effect after President
(01:10):
Trump's visit to the Middle East next week, and if
no hostage deal is reached, Operation Gideon's Chariots is expected
to begin with full force. Ford is suspending its twenty
twenty five financial outlook because of new tariffs on imported
vehicles and parts. The automaker said Monday that Trump's tariffs
could add one and a half billion dollars to its
costs next year. The twenty five percent tariffs started imports
(01:32):
from countries like Mexico and Canada. For its profits are
already down this year, especially its electric division. Shares of
Ford have dropped more than two point four percent in
after hours trading. The Maple Leafs opened the second round
of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a victory Monday night
over the defending champion Panthers. Toronto leads that best of
seven Eastern Conference semifinal now one game to none, with
(01:53):
Game two coming up on Wednesday. Two more game ones
are on tap for Tuesday night. The Capitals are hosting
the Hurricane Ains and the Golden Knights are battling the
Oilers in Las Vegas. I'm Tammage RHEO. With the deadline
on Wednesday to switch over to real IDs. Scammers are
trying to take full advantage of the Americans rushing to
get it done. Katie Gray explains.
Speaker 4 (02:14):
The deadline to get a real ID before your next
light is quickly approaching on May seven. The scammers are
hoping that your rush will help them get into your wallet.
The Better Business Bureau warns against falling for fast track
offers and advises verifying government websites before providing personal information.
Beware of fraudulent texts, emails, and calls claiming to expedite
(02:36):
the real ID process. It's crucial to be cautious and
report any scams if you become a victim. Experts say
pay close attention and verify website URLs and consider visiting
the DMV in person to ensure a secure application process.
I'm Katy Gray.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
The White House says it's cutting off new federal research
grants to Harvard. It's just the latest in the war
on words between the Trump administration and the Ivy League Institution.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a letter to Harvard's president
citing serious failures in dealing with anti Semitism and racial discrimination,
and for not allowing viewpoint diversity. Harvard has previously said
(03:15):
the President is attempting to stifle free speech and academic freedom.
Canada's newly elected Prime Minister, Mark Carney says he'll be
making a visit to the White House on Tuesday for
a meeting with President Trump. That story from Brian Shook.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
The meeting comes in the wake of tariffs Trump has
imposed on Canada and the President's proposal for the nation
to merge with the US. During a news conference Friday,
Carney said he will fight for the best deal for
Canada and to only accept the best deal. The Prime
minister also noted he had a call with Trump on Wednesday,
which he described as very constructive and said it could
(03:49):
bring about a potential trade deal. I'm Brian Shook.
Speaker 2 (03:53):
Marvel Studios Thunderbolt zapped the competition at the weekend box office.
The film about a group of anti heroes, made seventy
six millillion dollars in its first outing.
Speaker 3 (04:01):
I'm Tammy Truhio
This is your twenty four to seven use update the
latest views this hour in just four minutes.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Jury's election in John Didny Coombe sex trafficking trial resumes
Tuesday in Manhattan Federal Court. Sarah le Kessler reports.
Speaker 3 (00:16):
The judge provided a brief description of the charges the
fifty five year old music mogulist facing, including prostitution, racketeering,
and coercing women into videotape sex performances he called freak offs.
The Harlem born rapper says he's innocent and claims any
group sex was consensual. Several jurors were dismissed who said
(00:37):
they'd seen video of Comb's beating up his former girlfriend,
Cassie Ventura, who's expected to testify. If convicted, Combs could
face life behind bars. I'm Sarah Lee Kessler.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
Israel security cabinet is making plans to expand military operations
in Gaza and what's being described as a move to
conquer the territory. According to a senior Israeli security official,
the operation, called Gideon's Chariots, was unanimously approved by the
security cabinet, would include relocating the enclaves entire population to
the south. The plan would go into effect after President
(01:10):
Trump's visit to the Middle East next week, and if
no hostage deal is reached, Operation Gideon's Chariots is expected
to begin with full force. Ford is suspending its twenty
twenty five financial outlook because of new tariffs on imported
vehicles and parts. The automaker said Monday that Trump's tariffs
could add one and a half billion dollars to its
costs next year. The twenty five percent tariffs started imports
(01:32):
from countries like Mexico and Canada. For its profits are
already down this year, especially its electric division. Shares of
Ford have dropped more than two point four percent in
after hours trading. The Maple Leafs opened the second round
of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a victory Monday night
over the defending champion Panthers. Toronto leads that best of
seven Eastern Conference semifinal now one game to none, with
(01:53):
Game two coming up on Wednesday. Two more game ones
are on tap for Tuesday night. The Capitals are hosting
the Hurricane Ains and the Golden Knights are battling the
Oilers in Las Vegas. I'm Tammage RHEO. With the deadline
on Wednesday to switch over to real IDs. Scammers are
trying to take full advantage of the Americans rushing to
get it done. Katie Gray explains.
Speaker 4 (02:14):
The deadline to get a real ID before your next
light is quickly approaching on May seven. The scammers are
hoping that your rush will help them get into your wallet.
The Better Business Bureau warns against falling for fast track
offers and advises verifying government websites before providing personal information.
Beware of fraudulent texts, emails, and calls claiming to expedite
(02:36):
the real ID process. It's crucial to be cautious and
report any scams if you become a victim. Experts say
pay close attention and verify website URLs and consider visiting
the DMV in person to ensure a secure application process.
I'm Katy Gray.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
The White House says it's cutting off new federal research
grants to Harvard. It's just the latest in the war
on words between the Trump administration and the Ivy League Institution.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a letter to Harvard's president
citing serious failures in dealing with anti Semitism and racial discrimination,
and for not allowing viewpoint diversity. Harvard has previously said
(03:15):
the President is attempting to stifle free speech and academic freedom.
Canada's newly elected Prime Minister, Mark Carney says he'll be
making a visit to the White House on Tuesday for
a meeting with President Trump. That story from Brian Shook.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
The meeting comes in the wake of tariffs Trump has
imposed on Canada and the President's proposal for the nation
to merge with the US. During a news conference Friday,
Carney said he will fight for the best deal for
Canada and to only accept the best deal. The Prime
minister also noted he had a call with Trump on Wednesday,
which he described as very constructive and said it could
(03:49):
bring about a potential trade deal. I'm Brian Shook.
Speaker 2 (03:53):
Marvel Studios Thunderbolt zapped the competition at the weekend box office.
The film about a group of anti heroes, made seventy
six millillion dollars in its first outing.
Speaker 3 (04:01):
I'm Tammy Truhio
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