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AP Headline News - Mar 18 2024 16:00 (EDT)
AP News, I'm Ed Donahue. President Biden is worried about Israel's planned offensive in Rafa. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says in a meeting by phone today, the President and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to sending some Israeli officials to Washington. "To hear U.S. concerns about Israel's current Rafa planning and to lay out an alternative approach that would target key Hamas elements in Rafa and secure the Egypt-Gaza border without a major ground invasion." The President is worried about the impact on civilians. U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres says more than a million people in Gaza are hungry. "The latest report on food insecurity in Gaza is an appalling indictment of conditions on the ground for civilians." Russian President Vladimir Putin has a plan now that he is officially back for another term. He wants to advance deeper into Ukraine and his dangling new threats against the West. The AP's Jim Heights is in Moscow. "There's speculation that Russia could attempt some sort of test of NATO's resolve by launching an attack on a NATO country, not necessarily with troops, but possibly through cyber attacks." Rest if an open clash would erupt between Russia and NATO, Putin responded, "Everything is possible in today's world, adding it's clear to everyone it will put us a step away from full-scale World War III." An Afghan refugee was found guilty today in Albuquerque, New Mexico of first-degree murder in one of three fatal shootings there in the Muslim community during the summer of 2022. The Supreme Court is hearing from the National Rifle Association in a lawsuit against a former New York state official who the NRA says pressured banks and insurance companies to blacklist the group after the deadly school shooting in Florida. This is AP News. Donald Trump's lawyers say they can't cover what he owes in his business fraud trial in New York. The Trump defense team has informed a New York Appellate Court. Donald Trump can't post the bond required to cover the $454 million judgment against him and his Trump organization while they try to appeal that verdict. His lawyers say he'll have to produce half a billion dollars in collateral to obtain a bond too high for most of the bonding entities. The court ruled that a less Trump posted a bond for deceiving banks and insurers about his wealth would allow enforcement of the judgment to begin next week. New York's Attorney General Leticia James says she'll pursue seizing his assets if Trump is unable to pay. I'm Jackie Quinn. Sports Illustrated will continue operations after the company that owns the brand agree to a new publisher for its print and digital products. I'm Ed Donahue. AP News. Selling a little. Or a lot. Shopify helps you do your thing, however you cha-ching. Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. From the launch your online shop stage to the first real-life store stage all the way to "Do we just hit a million orders" stage, Shopify's there to help you grow. Whether you're selling scented soap or offering outdoor outfits, Shopify helps you sell everywhere. From their all-in-one e-commerce platform to their in-person POS system, wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify's got you covered. Shopify helps you turn browsers into buyers with the Internet's best converting checkout. Thirty-six percent better on average compared to other leading commerce platforms. And sell more with less effort thanks to Shopify Magic, your AI-powered all-star. Shopify powers 10% of all e-commerce in the US, and Shopify's the global force behind All Birds, Rothy's, and Brooke Lennon, and millions of other entrepreneurs of every size across 175 countries. Plus Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Because businesses that grow, grow with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/audioboom. All lowercase. Go to Shopify.com/audioboom now to grow your business no matter what stage you're in. And a guy who finished law school and aimed high to build a world-class firm for the people where everyone regardless of background gets top-notch treatment. Dan capitalist law lives that mission, scoring record verdicts for folks from all walks of life and they don't care about your wallet. Righteous cases are taken on a percentage fee basis. Need help? DancapitalistLaw.com. That's Dan, C-A-P-L-I-S Law.com. [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]