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AP Headline News - May 03 2024 22:00 (EDT)
Ify News for Friday May 3rd, I'm Ben Toms. At Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial, former longtime adviser Hope Hicks testified that his 2016 presidential campaign became embroiled in a political firestorm over a tape in which he boasted about grabbing women sexually without their permission. But our Michael Sissack reports she said his main concern was about how it would affect his wife. Hicks' testimony about former First Lady Melania Trump and the Trump family was a powerful moment for the defense. "Trump's lawyers contend Michael Cohen made these Hush Money payments, that he did that on his own, that Trump was not involved." "She recalled Trump telling her to convey a message to the Wall Street Journalist as reporting on this, that he denied any sexual encounters with either woman." The AP's learned Israel this week weaved Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafa. However, officials say the plan did not change the administration's position against it. Many time Rita Foley reports universities are preparing for graduations amid concerns about protests. "Colleges are hiring extra security, they're screening attendees at venues, and they're warning that they won't allow protesters to disrupt the ceremonies. At the same time, they're pledging to honor free speech rights by designating protest zones. Northeastern University in Boston is holding commencement exercises on Sunday. Nearly 100 protesters were arrested there a few days ago. A university spokesperson says they acknowledge passionate viewpoints, but the focus this weekend, she said, should be on the graduates. I'm Rita Foley." Economic news employers pulled back on hiring in April, but still added to decent 175,000 jobs. Unemployment edged higher but remains below 4 percent, while wage growth eased, hourly pay up 3.9 percent from a year earlier. Stocks rallied and closed the week higher. In a heavy storm has been hitting Houston, first responders have carried out numerous high water rescues. This is AP News. The sea lion populations booming at a pier in San Francisco. "My fisherman's war, Pier 39, on most days, more than 100 sea lions can be seen lounging on barges and making a lot of noise." "The numbers that we're seeing right now are over a thousand." The most seen there in 15 years, Harbormaster Sheila Shandor says the lure is the cuisine. "There's a huge school of anchovy that was off the Farallon islands that's in the bay right now, so it's all about the seafood." Shandor also points out it's mating season. "They're ready to rock and roll down in the Channel Islands, and we're a nice little pit stop with some great seafood." More sea lions bring out more tourists like Teresa Simbeck from Germany. "It's very loud, of course, but it's really nice to see all of them, and it's funny to watch them fight and relax in the sun." The spike in the sea lion population in San Francisco is expected to be only temporary. I'm Ed Donahue. "And I'm Ben Thomas, CPU News. Thanks for listening." 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 launcher online shop stage to the first real-life store stage, all the way to "Do we just hit a million orders" stage, Shopify is 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, 36% better on average compared to other leading commerce platforms, and sell more with less effort thanks to Shopify Magic, your AI-powered all-star. 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