SUMMARY: Before his return to the White House, Donald Trump faced numerous civil lawsuits and criminal charges threatening his finances and liberty. Many cases have paused or been dismissed since his reelection, though some remain unresolved. Highlights include Trump’s May 2024 conviction for falsifying business records in the New York hush money case, with sentencing deferred and an appeal underway. Georgia’s election interference case is stalled after the prosecutor’s removal. Federal charges related to the 2020 election and classified documents were dropped following Trump’s reelection. Trump lost a $5 million sexual abuse case, with an $83.3 million defamation judgment added and under appeal. A $515 million New York fraud penalty was overturned for excessive fines, but other sanctions persist.

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SUMMARY: A rainbow-painted crosswalk at the Pulse nightclub memorial in Orlando was removed overnight following a directive from the Trump administration. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged governors to eliminate political messages from public roads, emphasizing taxpayer funds should focus on safety. Installed in 2017 to honor the 49 victims of the 2016 shooting and symbolize LGBTQ pride, the crosswalk’s removal sparked criticism. Orlando officials, including Mayor Buddy Dyer and Commissioner Patty Sheehan, called the action political and insensitive, highlighting the crosswalk’s role in safety and remembrance. The permanent Pulse memorial recently received $400,000 in state funding.

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SUMMARY: A new scientific analysis by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has identified four distinct giraffe species across Africa: Northern, reticulated, Masai, and Southern giraffes. Previously considered a single species, genetic and anatomical research now reveals key differences, including skull shape. This reclassification is crucial for tailored conservation, as each species faces unique threats such as poaching, habitat loss, and political instability. Northern giraffes, the most endangered, number about 7,000, while Southern giraffes are the most populous with around 69,000. Advanced genetic sequencing has facilitated this research, emphasizing the need to protect giraffes individually.

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