Derek Chauvin, Harry and Meghan, and Mount Etna Eruptions
No images? Click here Good morning. It's Monday, March 8, and we're covering a trial in Minneapolis, an interview with Harry and Meghan, and more. Have feedback? Let us know at hello@join1440.com. First time reading? Sign up here. NEED TO KNOWGeorge Floyd Trial Begins (Maybe)Jury selection in the trial of Derek Chauvin is expected to begin today. The former Minneapolis police officer has been freed on bond since October after being arrested for the May killing of George Floyd. Chauvin currently faces two counts: second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter. The former count requires prosecutors to demonstrate Chauvin caused Floyd's death beyond a reasonable doubt, while the latter count requires demonstrating Chauvin was negligent and took an unreasonable risk while detaining Floyd. See a breakdown here. The trial may be delayed—a state appeals court ruled Friday a lower court must reconsider whether to add a third-degree murder charge. The lower count requires that prosecutors demonstrate Chauvin acted recklessly. The city has beefed up security ahead of the trial. Senate Passes StimulusThe US Senate passed a modified version of the Biden administration's $1.9T economic stimulus package over the weekend. The bill was approved 50-49 along a party-line vote. Among the changes, $1,400 direct payments will be distributed to individuals making $75K per year ($150K for couples) but drop to zero for those making $80K annually ($160K per couple), down from a phase-out at $100K for individuals in the House-passed bill. The threshold is raised to $120K for single parents. Reports suggest payments will be assessed based on 2019 tax returns, unless your 2020 returns are filed before the IRS processes the stimulus checks. Analysts say those who lost their jobs (or if your income decreased below the thresholds) during the pandemic should file as quickly as possible. The Senate version ($$, WashPo) also lowered weekly unemployment boosts from $400-per-week to $300-per-week, dropped a controversial rail project, and added a clause that exempts student loan forgiveness from being taxed through 2025. A raise to the federal minimum wage was left out. The updated bill now heads back to the House for a final vote, expected tomorrow, and is likely to be signed into law by midweek. A Royal Sit Down Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle gave an extensive sit-down interview yesterday, their first since a high-profile split from the British royal family last year. The interview, led by Oprah Winfrey, contained a number of revelations, including Markle saying that the nature of palace life drove her to contemplate suicide. The couple also alleged a number of racist incidents, both from tabloid coverage and within the palace—Markle said there were discussions about concerns over how dark their son Archie's skin might be. See highlights from the interview here. Harry and Meghan, who still retain their titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stepped back as senior members of the royal family in April. Under the agreement, the couple would become financially independent and end public appearances where they represented the crown. Before the break, the couple had been candid about the stress from public scrutiny—Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was killed in a 1997 car crash after being chased by paparazzi. The interview comes as Harry's grandfather, 99-year-old Prince Philip, recovers from heart surgery. ONE PLACE FOR EVERYTHINGWe're tired of constantly shopping from the big guys to get things that we should be buying from a small business. Well, good news for us. Public Goods is our new "everything" store, thoughtfully designed for the conscious consumer. 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Andrew Cuomo (D) after two more aides come forward with allegations of sexual harassment; claims bring the total to five (More) > The US administers more than 5 million vaccine doses over the weekend; almost 59 million people have received at least one dose (More) | The US reports 525,035 total COVID-19 deaths; see averages here (More) MAKE A PURCHASE, PLANT A TREEIn partnership with Public Goods Please support our sponsors! ETCETERAWhy today is International Women’s Day. Ranking the top female entrepreneurs of the 21st century. ($$, Forbes) ... and 16 female scientists you should know about. ... and 20 female artists that should be stuck in your head. Mount Etna won't shut up. The world's oldest known bird has another chick. The world's oldest living person will carry the Olympic torch. How to train heavy metal bands. (w/video) Clickbait: Ohio man lives on nothing but beer during Lent (for a cause). 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