President-elect Donald Trump lost a bid to dismiss his criminal hush money conviction in a New York court based on presidential immunity, with Judge Juan Merchan ruling that evidence of falsifying business records did not impede on executive authority. Trump’s lawyer requested sentencing be postponed until all appeals are exhausted after Trump became the first former president convicted of a crime, involving a payment to Stormy Daniels made by his personal lawyer Cohen before the 2016 election, despite Trump denying a sexual encounter with Daniels.
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Panama declares emergency over banana region unrest
Panama has declared a five-day emergency in the Bocas del Toro province due to violent protests over pension reforms, leading to looting and vandalism. The government has suspended constitutional rights to restore order, as unrest escalated after the local banana workers union, particularly from Chiquita Brands, joined nationwide strikes against proposed pension cuts. Need More Context? 🔎
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