## Judge denies one of Trump's motions to dismiss classified documents case

Authored by nbcnews.com

Cannon issued the ruling shortly after a daylong hearing on Trump's motions to toss the case, with Trump in attendance.

She said at the end of the hearing that she'd rule on the motions "promptly.".

Trump has said that he designated the materials he took to Mar-a-Lago as personal records while still in office.

David Harbach, a prosecutor from Smith's office, told the judge, “The documents charged in the indictment are not personal records.

He focused mainly on the judge and occasionally whispered and passed notes to one of his attorneys, Todd Blanche.

Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges that he wrongfully held on to classified information after leaving the White House.

In a court filing asking for more time to respond to other outstanding motions in the documents case, Trump’s attorneys said they were preparing for the March 25 start date of his New York criminal trial. »

### Vice President of Russian energy company dies 'suddenly' of suicide

Authored by euronews.com

Russian news media reported on Thursday the sudden death of Vitaly Robertus, Vice President of the country’s oil and gas giant Lukoil, writing that the manager died from suicide in his office this week.

In March 2022, the board of the privately owned company called for an end to the conflict in Ukraine.

In late October 2023, Vladimir Nekrasov, chairman of Lukoil’s board, died of what the company said was heart failure at the age of 66. »

### Morning-after pill handed out at Olivia Rodrigo concert in Missouri – where abortion is banned

Authored by theguardian.com

View image in fullscreen Madelyn Ritter shows off the emergency contraception she picked up at an Olivia Rodrigo concert.

Since Missouri outlawed abortion, activists have tried and failed to put abortion on the Missouri ballot to let voters decide.

“As a nurse, and just as someone who cares about women’s healthcare, I will be going to another Olivia Rodrigo show. »

### Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis after city council forces them to pay drivers more

Authored by apnews.com

Lyft called the ordinance “deeply flawed,” saying in a statement that it supports a minimum earning standard for drivers but not the one passed by the council.

“Today’s vote showed Uber, Lyft, and the Mayor that the Minneapolis City Council will not allow the East African community, or any community, to be exploited for cheap labor,” Osman added.

Seattle and New York City have passed similar policies in recent years that increase wages for ride-hailing drivers, and Uber and Lyft still operate in those cities. »

### Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, criticizing Netanyahu's leadership

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Schumer argued that Israel must make “course corrections” in its strategy against Hamas and make a better effort to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

The Biden administration has faced intensifying calls to help facilitate a cease-fire and increase aid to Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip.

In response to Schumer, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters Thursday that the White House knows he feels strongly about the issue. »

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