"Better Left Unsaid"

Stormy Daniels's explosive testimony. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( May 8, 2024 Good morning. Stormy Daniels gave her first day of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, and we’ve got [her eyebrow-raising remarks right here](. Then, we’re investigating [whether Jessica Biel’s pre-Met Gala hack is legit]( and [the downside of pickleball](, and sharing [a feel-good Pilates workout](. Here we go!   In the News [Adult film star Stormy Daniels leaves the courtroom with ex-attorney Michael Avenatti]( Getty Images "Better Left Unsaid" Adult film star Stormy Daniels took the stand on Tuesday to testify against Donald Trump in his hush money trial — and she didn’t mince words. In her highly anticipated testimony, she recounted in graphic detail her alleged sexual encounter with the former president at his hotel suite in 2006 that led to the payments at the center of the case. Her account created an uproar in the court, and Trump’s legal team called for a mistrial. New York Judge Juan Merchan rejected that request, but noted: "There were things that were better left unsaid.” We took a closer look at some of the [most shocking claims from Daniels' testimony](. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fstormy-daniels-trump-testimony-hush-money-trial%2F   More Stories [Silhouette of Palestinian children standing in front of a camp for displaced people in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip]( Palestinian children stand in a camp for displaced people in Rafah. (Getty Images) President Biden withheld an arms shipment to Israel last week over concerns that it could be used in its attack on Rafah. Israel has vowed to continue until Hamas is eradicated. IDF strikes have reportedly killed 27 people, including nine children, since Monday. Former FTX customers will get their money back plus interest, the failed cryptocurrency exchange's bankruptcy lawyers said Tuesday. The sums will be based on customers' holdings in 2022, when the company collapsed. A Pennsylvania pastor brushed with death on Sunday when a man pointed a gun to his face during his sermon and pulled the trigger. The bullet jammed in the chamber, and the attacker was tackled to the ground. [The pastor forgave him.]( The American Cancer Society has launched a study of 100,000 Black women aged 25 to 55 to find out why, despite being diagnosed with breast cancer 4% less than white women, they are [42% more likely to die from it.]( IndyStar sports columnist Gregg Doyel won't be covering the Indiana Fever following an awkward exchange with Caitlin Clark. Doyel made a heart gesture at Clark during a press conference, then said: “Start doing it to me and we’ll get along just fine.”   Must-Reads [Jessica Biel in a pink gown with floral petals all over it]( Hack or Quack? Jessica Biel revealed she soaked in Epsom salt before the Met Gala. Here's why — and whether these baths have any real benefits. [Read More »]( [Hand holding a peace sign to the sky with a pink ribbon tied around the wrist]( What's Next? My friend Kathy Giusti, a two-time cancer survivor, shares insight on how to move forward when you've reached remission. [Read More »]( [Aerial view of woman with braids stretching out on a yoga mat]( Going Strong I'm a big Pilates fan, and we've got an accessible 12-minute workout you can do at home, courtesy of fitness pro Ryan Cooper. [Read More »](   Tune In John Monsky is a lawyer, historian and writer of The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day. The acclaimed multimedia lecture tells the remarkable story of how one flag from WWII united three famous figures — Ernest Hemingway, Vogue-model-turned-photojournalist Lee Miller, and war photographer Robert Capa — with a young American soldier. (Learn more about John’s eye-opening search for this piece of history [right here](.) I’ll be a special guest at the shows in Boston May 29 and 30, so [get your tickets](, and I hope to see you there!   Extra Credit [Shiny chocoflan]( Getty Images Wow factor: Chocoflan has been called the "impossible" cake, but culinary creator Esteban Castillo's recipe makes it simple. [Try it for yourself](, and we can guarantee your guests will be impressed. Play it safe: Don't let a pickleball injury spoil your summer! We've got tips on [how to avoid getting hurt on the court]( — and why the sport can be risky. 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