Satellite imagery showed thunderstorms passing across the US South through Thursday and Friday. The national weather service has raised weather alerts for areas under the radar.

Thunderstorms passes the US South through Thursday & Friday

Former US President Donald Trump is closer to reaping a major windfall from his social media firm after investors approved a merger deal. Following the merger, the new entity would be valued at as much as $5.7 billion. The deal values Trump's majority stake in the company that holds his app Truth Social at about $3.3 billion.

Windfall gains for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump claimed to have nearly half a billion dollars in cash after his lawyers said he doesn’t have enough money to post a bond for his $464 million civil fraud appeal.

Will Donald Trump secure $454 million bond?

Investors approve merger deal valued at $5.7 billion

With ceasefire efforts at the United Nations failing the war in Gaza continues to rage. The US has squarely blamed Russia and China for the ceasefire resolution at the United Nations failing.

Israel war | US slams Russia, China over ceasefire veto

Donald Trump claims he has $500 million in cash, undercutting his lawyers

It's a race against time for the Democrats in the US Senate as they need to pass a $1.2 trillion- funding bill before 400 am GMT or 9:30 am Indian Standard Time today. Earlier the Republican held US House of Representatives passed the bill 286 against 134.

US: Funding bill seeks senate nod

China is the world's largest EV Market more than half of the electric vehicles on roads worldwide are found in China. However according to reports US' anti-subsidy probes and trade restrictions are taking a toll on China's booming EV Market.

China's US and EU EV exports hit

A US lead strike hit a Houthi military site on a mountain overlooking Yemen's capital Sana'a. The US and Britain have carried out a series of strikes against Houthi targets in response to the attacks on shipping us Central Command or Centcom.

US targets Houthi's underground weaponry in self-defense strikes

Donald Trump claims he has $500 million in cash

US conducted six self-defence strikes against Houthi facilities

Massive Thunderstorms brews in South US

After a season with very little snow a blast of snowy weather could dump a foot or more in some Northern US states just as spring officially arrives. There are winter weather advisories in effect for many states throughout the weekend. Take a look.

Snowy blast in Northern US as spring knocks

The New York attorney general’s office has filed judgments in Westchester County, the first indication that the state is preparing to try to seize Donald Trump’s golf course and private estate north of Manhattan, known as Seven Springs. Watch to know more.

US: Trump's New York assets under legal threat

In a court filing on Monday, his lawyers urged a mid-level state appeals court to delay enforcement of the judgment, arguing the amount was excessive. They said the defendants had so far approached 30 surety companies through four separate brokers to obtain a bond.

US: Donald Trump's New York assets under legal threat, face 'difficulties' in securing bonds

The Biden administration is asking states to bolster security for water and wastewater systems, warning that utilities across the country are being targeted by “disabling cyberattacks.”

US prepares for potential cyber assaults, White House warns Governors of hacks on US' water systems

Former US President Donald Trump is on the verge of a windfall of billions of dollars, but it may not come soon enough to help him fend off his mounting legal problems. Trump stands to make over $3 billion as the company behind his social media platform Truth Social goes public.

Donald Trump on the verge of a multi-billion dollar windfall

The United States Department of Justice along with 15 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday (Mar 21) over monopolising the smartphone market.

Earlier, the competitors of the iPhone maker were sued by regulators, which include Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms and Amazon.com across the administrations of both former president Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.

"Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies violate the antitrust laws," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement. "If left unchallenged, Apple will only continue to strengthen its smartphone monopoly."

The Justice Department stated that Apple in terms of earnings outperforms its rival companies by charging up to $1,599 for an iPhone.&nbsp;

The officials additionally stated that Apple levies hidden fees on various business partners, including software developers, credit card firms, and also its competitors like Google, which eventually raises consumer costs and boosts Apple's profits.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-donald-lose-his-trump-tower-new-york-attorney-general-could-seize-it-to-cover-454mn-civil-fraud-fine-702459">Trump Tower among properties that could be seized to cover $454mn civil fraud fine</a>

<h2>Apple denies allegations</h2>

Apple rebuffed the allegations stating that the lawsuit threatened the core principles that set apart the products manufactured by the company in the industry.

"This lawsuit threatens who we are and the principles that set Apple products apart in fiercely competitive markets. If successful, it would hinder our ability to create the kind of technology people expect from Apple — where hardware, software, and services intersect," the iPhone maker said in a statement.

The 88-page lawsuit, filed in a US&nbsp;federal court in Newark, New Jersey, said it was focused on “freeing smartphone markets from Apple’s anticompetitive and exclusionary conduct and restoring competition to lower smartphone prices for consumers, reducing fees for developers, and preserving innovation for the future.” 
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The Justice Department along with the District of Columbia filed the lawsuit seeking changes at Apple.

An official said, "the remedy has to be tailored to the harm that we are required to prove at trial" and suggested that break-up or reduction of the size of Apple was one of the possibilities as it was noted that "structural relief is also a form of equitable relief."

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States Department of Justice along with 15 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday (Mar 21) over monopolising the smartphone market.

The United States Department of Justice along with 15 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday (Mar 21) over monopolising the smartphone market. Earlier, the competitors of the iPhone maker were sued by regulators, which include Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms and Amazon.com across the administrations of both former president Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. "Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies violate the antitrust laws," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement. "If left unchallenged, Apple will only continue to strengthen its smartphone monopoly." The Justice Department stated that Apple in terms of earnings outperforms its rival companies by charging up to $1,599 for an iPhone. The officials additionally stated that Apple levies hidden fees on various business partners, including software developers, credit card firms, and also its competitors like Google, which eventually raises consumer costs and boosts Apple's profits. Also read: Trump Tower among properties that could be seized to cover $454mn civil fraud fine Apple denies allegations Apple rebuffed the allegations stating that the lawsuit threatened the core principles that set apart the products manufactured by the company in the industry. "This lawsuit threatens who we are and the principles that set Apple products apart in fiercely competitive markets. If successful, it would hinder our ability to create the kind of technology people expect from Apple — where hardware, software, and services intersect," the iPhone maker said in a statement. The 88-page lawsuit, filed in a US federal court in Newark, New Jersey, said it was focused on “freeing smartphone markets from Apple’s anticompetitive and exclusionary conduct and restoring competition to lower smartphone prices for consumers, reducing fees for developers, and preserving innovation for the future.” The Justice Department along with the District of Columbia filed the lawsuit seeking changes at Apple. An official said, "the remedy has to be tailored to the harm that we are required to prove at trial" and suggested that break-up or reduction of the size of Apple was one of the possibilities as it was noted that "structural relief is also a form of equitable relief." (With inputs from agencies)

US government sues Apple over monopolising smartphone markets

US State Secretary Antony Blinken is set to visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt to meet with government leaders this week and discuss efforts to reach an “immediate ceasefire agreement” between Israel and Hamas.

Israel war: US govt says, 'Gap narrowing in talk towards Gaza ceasefire deal'

According to the analysts, foreign interference is already disrupting the United States elections. Concerns are also rising over the Artificial Intelligence (AI) threat to US' 2024 polls. Watch in for more details!

Analysts: Foreign interference already disrupting US elections

Trump Civil fraud trial: Trump has till Monday to secure $454 mn bonds

For over a century, adultery has been a criminal offence in New York. However, a bill progressing through the state's legislature now aims to legalise it, potentially ending a rarely enforced law punishable by up to three months in jail.

Adultery prohibitions, still present in several US&nbsp;states, originated to discourage divorces, particularly when infidelity was the sole grounds for legal separation. Traditionally aimed at reducing marital instability, these laws have seen minimal use and are now being challenged.

New York's adultery law, in place since 1907, defines adultery as engaging in sexual intercourse outside marriage. Despite its lengthy existence, enforcement has been exceedingly rare, with only a handful of charges filed since 1972 and even fewer resulting in convictions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/wion-explains-new-york-the-city-that-never-sleeps-may-soon-lie-in-slumber-under-the-sea-594202">Also read |&nbsp;WION Explains | New York, the city that never sleeps, may soon lie in slumber under the sea</a>

<h2>Push for repeal and changing perspectives</h2>

Assemblyman Charles Lavine, sponsor of the bill to repeal the ban, argued&nbsp;that the law is outdated and reflects an era of moral policing that no longer aligns with contemporary societal norms, as quoted by ABC news.&nbsp;He said that legal authorities should not intrude into consenting adults' private lives.

Legal scholars like Katharine B. Silbaugh suggested that adultery banned&nbsp;historically targeted women, reflecting patriarchal values aimed at controlling women's behaviour. Questions about the constitutionality of adultery laws have arisen, with parallels drawn to the Supreme Court's reconsideration of sodomy laws and same-sex marriage rulings.

New York's repeal efforts are not unprecedented. In the 1960s, a state commission proposed eliminating the adultery law due to its impracticality. However, pushback from religious groups and concerns about endorsing infidelity led to its retention in the penal code.

Also watch |&nbsp;Time is ticking for Donald Trump: New York Attorney General initiates seizure of Trump's assets

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While most states with adultery laws classify them as misdemeanors, some like Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Michigan treat adultery as felonies. However, states such as Colorado and New Hampshire have moved to repeal these laws, echoing arguments for their obsolescence and potential unconstitutionality.

Recent Supreme Court decisions, notably on sodomy laws and abortion, have implications for adultery statutes. While the Court's stance remains largely theoretical due to the infrequency of adultery charges, evolving interpretations of liberty and privacy rights may influence future legal challenges.

(With inputs from agencies)

For over a century, adultery has been a criminal offence in New York. However, a bill progressing through the state's legislature now aims to legalise it, potentially ending a rarely enforced law punishable by up to three months in jail.

For over a century, adultery has been a criminal offence in New York. However, a bill progressing through the state's legislature now aims to legalise it, potentially ending a rarely enforced law punishable by up to three months in jail. Adultery prohibitions, still present in several US states, originated to discourage divorces, particularly when infidelity was the sole grounds for legal separation. Traditionally aimed at reducing marital instability, these laws have seen minimal use and are now being challenged. New York's adultery law, in place since 1907, defines adultery as engaging in sexual intercourse outside marriage. Despite its lengthy existence, enforcement has been exceedingly rare, with only a handful of charges filed since 1972 and even fewer resulting in convictions. Also read | WION Explains | New York, the city that never sleeps, may soon lie in slumber under the sea Push for repeal and changing perspectives Assemblyman Charles Lavine, sponsor of the bill to repeal the ban, argued that the law is outdated and reflects an era of moral policing that no longer aligns with contemporary societal norms, as quoted by ABC news. He said that legal authorities should not intrude into consenting adults' private lives. Legal scholars like Katharine B. Silbaugh suggested that adultery banned historically targeted women, reflecting patriarchal values aimed at controlling women's behaviour. Questions about the constitutionality of adultery laws have arisen, with parallels drawn to the Supreme Court's reconsideration of sodomy laws and same-sex marriage rulings. New York's repeal efforts are not unprecedented. In the 1960s, a state commission proposed eliminating the adultery law due to its impracticality. However, pushback from religious groups and concerns about endorsing infidelity led to its retention in the penal code. Also watch | Time is ticking for Donald Trump: New York Attorney General initiates seizure of Trump's assets While most states with adultery laws classify them as misdemeanors, some like Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Michigan treat adultery as felonies. However, states such as Colorado and New Hampshire have moved to repeal these laws, echoing arguments for their obsolescence and potential unconstitutionality. Recent Supreme Court decisions, notably on sodomy laws and abortion, have implications for adultery statutes. While the Court's stance remains largely theoretical due to the infrequency of adultery charges, evolving interpretations of liberty and privacy rights may influence future legal challenges. (With inputs from agencies)

Adultery is illegal in New York, but the state may soon reconsider its stance

The Supreme Court has allowed the state of Texas to enforce a law that gives the police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border. Watch in for more details!

Rifts emerge in US-Mexico ties, Mexico pushes back on Texas' anti-migration law

Trump's New York assets under legal threat

US-Mexico Border Crisis: Mexico warns of tensions with US over recent Texas state law

The US antitrust agency has decided to sue Apple for alleged violation of antitrust laws while Apple has denied any wrongdoing...Watch in for more details!

US FTC sues Apple for violating antitrust laws

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Rifts emerge in US-Mexico ties, cross-border tensions on rise

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed off on legislation to protect artists in the music industry against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. The legislation is called the Elvis Act.

Elvis Act: Tennessee adopts new law to protect artists

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Thunderstorms passes the US South through Thursday & Friday

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Will Donald Trump secure $454 million bond?

Investors approve merger deal valued at $5.7 billion

Thunderstorms passes the US South through Thursday & Friday

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Donald Trump claims he has $500 million in cash, undercutting his lawyers

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US targets Houthi's underground weaponry in self-defense strikes

Donald Trump claims he has $500 million in cash

US conducted six self-defence strikes against Houthi facilities

Massive Thunderstorms brews in South US

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US: Trump's New York assets under legal threat

US: Donald Trump's New York assets under legal threat, face 'difficulties' in securing bonds

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US government sues Apple over monopolising smartphone markets

Israel war: US govt says, 'Gap narrowing in talk towards Gaza ceasefire deal'

Analysts: Foreign interference already disrupting US elections

Trump Civil fraud trial: Trump has till Monday to secure $454 mn bonds

Adultery is illegal in New York, but the state may soon reconsider its stance

Rifts emerge in US-Mexico ties, Mexico pushes back on Texas' anti-migration law

Trump's New York assets under legal threat

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