An Ignoble Experiment: The 7: Trump’s cash crunch; a long-awaited asbestos ban; Banksy’s latest work; and more

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Donald Trump can't get a bond to cover his business fraud judgment.

What that means: He hasn't found a private company to guarantee the penalty he was ordered to pay in a New York civil fraud case, his lawyers revealed yesterday.
What now? If the former president doesn't post a bond of about $464 million by Monday, state officials could take steps toward seizing real estate and other assets.
In related news: The judge overseeing Trump's classified documents case issued an unusual order yesterday about jury instructions.

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The Supreme Court is likely to reject limits on White House social media contacts.

The case: Some Republicans want to limit the government from pressuring platforms to take down harmful posts and misinformation. Yesterday, justices seemed skeptical of the idea.
Why it matters: A ruling — expected this summer — could define the future of free speech on social media. It's one of several key cases this term.

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International food experts reported an imminent famine in Gaza.

What they found: Over a million people in the besieged territory are expected to face catastrophic levels of hunger and starvation between now and July, a report said yesterday.
What else to know: President Biden yesterday summoned senior Israeli officials to Washington for talks next week on the war, which the White House has increasingly criticized.

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An investigation of "Havana syndrome" found no sign of brain injuries.

What's that? A mysterious collection of symptoms including pain, blurry vision, tinnitus and cognitive dysfunction, first reported by U.S. officials in Cuba in 2016.
What's new? Two studies from the National Institutes of Health could cast further doubt on the theory that a foreign adversary attacked Americans with an unknown weapon.

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The U.S. has fully banned asbestos.

What's that? A group of toxic minerals linked to cancer and other illnesses that cause about 40,000 U.S. deaths per year. The government has been trying to ban it for decades.
The latest: The EPA yesterday prohibited the import and use of the only form of asbestos still used. But many people who work in old buildings are still being exposed.

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A new video showed Kate Middleton out and about.

What you see: The Princess of Wales with her husband, Prince William, at a farm shop in Windsor. It was published on the Sun website yesterday.
Why we're talking about it: Kate stepped back from duties in January after surgery, according to Kensington Palace. Her absence, and an altered photo, sparked conspiracy theories.

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Banksy confirmed he's behind a new tree mural in London.

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What you're looking at: The elusive street artist's latest work. It appeared Sunday morning, bringing crowds and chaos to a residential street. Yesterday, Banksy said it was his.
What will happen to it? Other Banksy works have been shredded by the artist, stolen in broad daylight and dismantled by local authorities. This one will stay in place, officials said.