Weinstein MeToo retrial in Manhattan with added charge
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in Manhattan is set for April 15 and may run about five weeks it will be largely abridged from the first case but include a new charge based on a fourth accuser. The defense says the overturned 2020 conviction is irrelevant and judges consider expert testimony from psychologist Dawn Hughes while Reynolds Farber rules on pretrial issues.
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Weinstein retrial in Brooklyn judge rules on witness terms
Judge Farber ordered prosecutors to tell witnesses to avoid the term force and to describe events without using that word. He allowed questions about other encounters and debated Rape Shield issues while Weinstein, 72, awaits retrial on charges of forcible oral sex and rape. The proceeding included closed doors on evidentiary disputes and timing for jury selection amid ongoing deliberations over acquittals in the prior trial.
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Reconnecting or Ghosting a Grieving Friend
Dear Eric offers guidance on addressing a long friendship strained by grief and changing dynamics. The writer is urged to have a direct conversation using I statements to explore feelings of disappointment and closure. The exchange emphasizes tact, honesty, and preventing lingering resentment while honoring past friendship.
Dear Abby column on engagement delays and ex-partner issues
A reader worries about her daughter's fiancé delaying marriage though they have two children and stable lives. Advice from Dear Abby urges realistic planning, legal and medical risk considerations, and a candid talk with the daughter about potential consequences for the family. The second letter questions a girlfriend's secrecy about dating a divorced ex, suggesting emotional distance may affect commitment and advising a frank discussion.
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Teen sleep study links later start times to better health
A Penn State report notes teen circadian delays make later bedtimes common even without insomnia. Insomnia with short lab sleep links to stress hormones and vascular risk, while longer lab sleep suggests emotional factors. Authors urge teens and parents to seek medical help for sleep problems.
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ACCESS From B3 ACCESS nership reshapes transit mobility
The article discusses a rideshare partnership benefiting customers including many with disabilities, offering point-to-point mobility from paratransit services. Transit agencies anticipate higher costs, with estimates of at least $1 million more, while the federal rule process remains uncertain as comment periods close and officials weigh future steps.
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