The court case involving Alex Murdaugh, the accused double-murderer of his wife and son, continued in a South Carolina courtroom on Wednesday. With the prosecution completing their closing argument earlier in the day, Alex Murdaugh made it known that he was not a fan favorite. The defendant bluntly admitted to the jury that he had lied to law enforcement, his family, and the world at large while denying that he was physically present at the scene of the June 2021 double-homicide. As often is the case, lawyers make the worst clients in their own defense.

The final moments of the day were wrought with tension as the prosecution's rebuttal witness, Ronnie Crosby, returned to the stand during a heated cross-examination. Fireworks flew as defense attorney Dick Harpootlian began questioning the man that had been friends with Murdaugh and his business partner for 25 years. Harpoot

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to President Biden's student debt cancellation program, which could have a massive impact on the lives of 26 million Americans. The plan — which would offer up to $20,000 in debt relief — has been controversial due to the lack of congressional approval given, pushing the burden of the $400 billion cost onto taxpayers.

The Biden plan would forgive up to $10,000 of student loan debt for those earning less than $125,000 a year, or under $250,000 for married couples. In addition, those who had received Pell Grants would qualify for up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness. Those approved under the program totaled 16 million when oral arguments began Tuesday, but the program has been frozen until the Supreme Court makes a decision. A ruling is expected by this summer.

Even with some conservative justices expressing doubts during their questioning

At least 36 people have been killed and more than 80 injured after a night time head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train near Tempe in northern Greece. Rescue crews spent hours combing through the wreckage after multiple cars derailed and burst into flames. A stationmaster in the city of Larissa has been arrested, with two other people detained for questioning, police said.

The passenger train was carrying more than 300 people, including many university students returning home from Carnival. Witnesses described confusion and fear among passengers as multiple pieces of steel and wrecked cars littered the scene. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the crash as "an unspeakable tragedy," and vowed to determine the cause and do everything in his power to make sure it never happens again.

The tragedy is a reminder of how deadly train crashes can be, despite Europe’s good overall safety record in rail travel

As the Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday, a challenge to President Biden's massive higher-education student loan forgiveness plan looms over millions of American borrowers. The court's decision will directly impact 26 million Americans and has elicited mixed responses. The plan comes with a $400 billion price tag and is seen by some as a regressive measure with ill-targeted funds. Yet, others have argued that striking it down would be an overreach of the Supreme Court's authority.

The program proposes to offer $10,000 in loan relief to borrowers making up to $125,000 a year, as well as a $20,000 break for those who received Pell Grants. Biden's plan is based on the HEROES Act, enacted by Congress, which allows the executive branch to "waive or modify" student loan provisions when needed due to an emergency. Trump previously used that same provision to pause student

Texas Tech was unable to finish the fairy tale ending as they fell to TCU 83-82 in a Big 12 Small-ball showdown. TCU was led by Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year Mike Miles, who scored a game-high 24 points. On the Red Raider side, Fardaws Aimaq led the way with 19 points and 9 rebounds.

The Horned Frogs went on multiple runs to build a sizable lead, while the Red Raiders tried to chip away during the entirety of the second half. After trailing by as many as eight, Pop Isaacs, Jaylon Tyson and Kevin Obanor all knocked down triples to bring Tech within two. Tyson's shot from downtown gave the Red Raiders their first lead of the game since the first half.

However, on the ensuing possession, Aimaq fouled TCU guard Jakobe Coles who was perfect from the free throw line to

The countdown to the launch of Crew-6 is officially on! This Sunday, April 11th at 3:00pm EDT, Kennedy Space Center in Florida will be the witness to a spectacular launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It's a big day for the space exploration community, as the launch of Crew-6 marks the first human launch from U.S. soil since the retirement of the space shuttle 11 years ago.

The crew is an international collaboration, with three NASA astronauts and one each from Japan and the United Arab Emirates. It's been a long road to this mission, which was delayed due to high winds that caused a delay at the launch facility two weeks ago. The mission isn't just about the launch though. The Crew-6 members are set to conduct three months of research on the International Space Station. Their research mission is part of a broad effort to expand and increase our understanding of science in space

Kevin Durant is making his debut with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. After being traded from the Nets in February, Durant's return from a knee injury is much anticipated. The preparation for this event reached its peak on Thursday when Durant participated in a two-hour intense workout and scrimmage with the team at their first official gathering after the All-Star Break. While Durant has been ruled out for Friday's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he is expected to make his big return on the upcoming four-game road trip.

Durant is already making an impact on the entire team with his hard work and dedication. His teammate Devin Booker noted that his individual workouts are "something that inspires people to get after it in their own workouts." He went on to add "A lot of teams have one good defender or two good defenders, now you have to find who you're going to put them on."

The rumors have been swirling, and the Phoenix Suns have finally confirmed what fans were hoping for: 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant is preparing to make his highly-anticipated Phoenix Suns debut Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets.

Durant, who was dealt to the Suns back on February 9th, has not played in an NBA game since January 8th while with the Brooklyn Nets. After missing nearly two months as a result of a sprained knee ligament, the 32-year old looks to be a full go in his first clash with the Hornets.

While the game results will ultimately offer the best gauge of Durant’s health and basketball value, the former MVP is feeling confident in the transition to Phoenix in his fourth different team in the last seven years.

“I have a lot of experience in the league, so the transition was a little easier than it would have

The downfall of the Murdaugh family has been a tragic story. From the untimely death of a young woman killed in a boat crash to the dramatic and brutal murder of his wife and son, Prominent socialite and businessman Gilbert Murdaugh has been under intense pressure. Desperate to absolve himself of scrutiny, he allegedly conspired with another man to commit suicide so that his remaining son, Buster, could receive a large life insurance payout.

The civil case against Murdaugh, which was scheduled for June 10, 2021, was on the brink of revealing the extent of his financial problems which included alleged embezzlement. On the day of the murders, His law firm found further evidence of the misdemeanors and forced him to resign. He was found shot in the head the following day.

At trial, video evidence from Paul's phone

The United States Supreme Court is currently deciding on the validity of President Biden's student debt relief plan. Complaints have been raised that the President has exceeded his authority and that states could lose tax revenue as a result. Supporters argue that the plan is necessary due to the financial hardship caused by the national emergency.

As of present, 26 million people are eligible for the plan's one-time relief with 1.2 million from New Jersey being among them. Up to $20,000 per borrower is available if said borrower meets certain criteria such as income limits. These funds come with opposition from those holding the moral stance that college graduates, who will enjoy higher earning potential, should pay for their own education.

However, perspective is needed on two key issues. First, for those with enough money to invest in 529 plans, college education can cost as much as $84,000/year at private universities, such

West Ham United have announced plans to sign two midfielders if their current star Declan Rice departs during the summer market. The London Stadium has seen some of the most impressive performances from the 24-year-old English international in the past few seasons, making him a pivotal member of the team. Though West Ham do have the option to extend Rice’s contract for another year, he recently indicated his desire to compete in the Champions League and win silverware elsewhere.

According to reports from Football Insider, Arsenal has taken the lead in the race for his signature, as they are reportedly willing to offer him £200,000-per-week for a transfer. With his departure on the horizon, Dean Jones has revealed West Ham’s plan to attempt to fill the void with two new players, who should work well together.

The Sun recently reported that

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to block retirement account managers from considering environmental, social, and corporate governance principles (ESG) when evaluating investments in retirement plans. The measure was primarily supported by Republicans who have long opposed expanding beyond traditional profit-based investment decisions. However, the White House responded that President Joe Biden will veto the resolution, maintaining the current policy that allows managers to consider ESG issues.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) argued strenuously for the measure, claiming that retirement savings could be "garnished" for liberal political goals. Major Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), countered that the measure does not actually require ESG investments, but simply allows it among investment options. Schumer further noted that some Republicans have supported considering other factors such as ties to Russia or China.

The Senate took a step towards overturning the Labor Department's ruling that allows fiduciary retirement fund managers to consider environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions. The joint resolution measure passed with a 50-46 vote, but is set to be blocked when it arrives at the White House, as President Joe Biden has promised the first veto of his presidency.

Republicans have said this rule is part of a broader agenda of "woke capitalism," which includes a range of actions taken by corporations and investment firms reflecting liberal political influence. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) came to the Senate floor to defend it saying nothing in the Labor Department rule mandates it, only "allows the free market to do its work" by minimizing risk and maximizing returns.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia questioned the motives behind the rule, claiming the "

Manchester United and West Ham United will face off in an exciting 5th Round in the 2022-23 FA Cup on Wednesday, March 1 at Old Trafford in Manchester. This will be the thirteenth time these two teams have met in this tournament, with Manchester United having won on six occasions and the Hammers three.

In their last meeting, Manchester United defeated West Ham 1-0 in the 5th Round of the 2021 FA Cup. The anticipation for this match is even higher now, as the winner will ascend to the Quarter-Finals.

East Coasters will be able to watch the game at 2:45 PM EST, while those from the Midwest get to enjoy the match at 1:45 PM CT. West Coasters and Canadian viewers can tune in at 11:45 AM PT and 12:45 PM MT respectively.

The game between Manchester United and West Ham

The Murdaugh family name is one once associated with wealth, power, and respect. Yet it has come to represent tragedy, violence and fraud in the aftermath of the fall of the prominent family.

Leading up to the tragic events of the fall of 2021, Thomas Murdaugh was facing a lawsuit from the family of Beach, who was killed in February 2019 when a boat owned by Murdaugh crashed. A hearing on the civil case was scheduled for June 2021, and could have revealed financial problems.

On September 3, 2021, Murdaugh resigned from his law firm, who had uncovered further evidence of his wrongdoing. The next day, Thomas took his own life, after colluding with another man to fake his own death and receive life insurance payout. Murdaugh had claimed to be addicted to opioids, though the financial records indicated a different motivation.

Throughout the trial, details of the

With intense competition and record turnout, the Chicago municipal elections have come to a pivotal conclusion. As the sun rises on the election's aftermath, Paul Vallas, former schools CEO and backed by police union, has been confirmed to advance to the runoff for Chicago Mayor with 32% of the votes. Not yet determined is who his opponent in the runoff will be, with Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and Mayor Lori Lightfoot following close behind at 18% and 13.6%, respectively. The 2021 mayoral race is already historic before any candidate has emerged victorious, as over 200,000 mail-in ballots were requested in advance of the election. This is the first election since Mayor Rahm Emanuel, whose surprise announcement in September of 2018 left all of the candidates racing to the finish line. Despite a large chunk of the electorate being undecided up until the end, the CTU poured a huge investment of over $1 million

Nissan announced on Tuesday that it will recall more than 809,000 SUVs in the United States and Canada that have a faulty key issue, due to a problem that could cause the vehicle to shut off while it is in motion. Affected vehicles include the 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sports, which were all outfitted with "jackknife" keys that could collapse and trigger a failure in the car's power and safety measures.

Nissan has stated that it is not aware of any injuries or crashes that have been caused by the issue. However, failure of the key turning off the car could be dangerous under certain conditions, leading to a loss of engine power, power brakes, and the disabling of the airbags in the event of a crash. The recall affects 517,472 Rogue and 194,986 Rogue Sport models.

In response to the recall

American markets began the week on a positive note due to a weaker US dollar. This retreat in the US dollar is likely a response to the the lower-than-expected US durable goods orders (-4.5% month-on-month versus -4% forecast). With lower pricing pressures, a ‘bad news for the economy is good news for the markets’ narrative could be forming. Asian markets followed the US market’s lead, with the Nikkei 225, KOSPI and ASX indices gaining 0.42%, 0.85%, and 0.48% respectively.

The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) figures have buoyed this narrative, with a 52.6 index in February, exceeding initial forecasts. This resulted in a weaker US dollar, which has allowed the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and DJIA to hang just above their respective key 200 day

On February 28th, 2023 the Supreme Court heard arguments about President Joe Biden's proposed student loan cancellation policy. Hundreds of student debt advocates gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington to witness the debates, with some feeling rendered powerless by the cold legal argument that surrounded their personal struggles.

The Supreme Court is tasked with deciding if the President's policy is lawful under the Higher Education Act of 1965. If given the green light, the initiative could cancel up to $50,000 of debt for certain borrowers under the President's proposed plan. However, this is yet to be seen as the court remains divided on the legality of the policy.

The decision hangs in a precarious balance, and emotions ran high in the courtroom as both legal teams argued the policy’s relevance. Despite the gravity of the situation, many student borrowers gathered outside the Supreme Court felt disconnected from the debates inside.

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Australian 22-year old off-spinner, Todd Murphy, made a dream debut in the first Test against India, taking a five-wicket haul and becoming the 17th Australian bowler and sixth spinner to do so. On Friday, Murphy helped restrict India to 321/7 in their first innings against Australia, with a lead of 144 runs.

Murphy discussed his surprise call for the India tour, stating it has been a rapid journey from playing club cricket in Darwin months ago. He noted last year’s 'A' tour in Sri Lanka for Australia gave him the confidence needed to be a Test bowler.

Former Australian batter and spin bowling expert Michael Hussey advised the struggling Aussies to take a leaf from Rohit Sharma’s book on how to tackle spin. Of the 40 Australian wickets that have fallen so far in the four-