The Final Countdown

Trump's hush money trial nears its end. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( [Sponsored by ''For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign'']( May 28, 2024 Today, Donald Trump's hush money trial enters its final phase. We've got [what to expect](, below. We're also exploring [the best age-defying exercise](, answering [a crucial question about summertime cooking](, and sharing [our favorite beach reads](. Plus, the moving documentary I executive produced is finally [available to watch now]( — more on that below!   In the News [Close up of Trump looking to camera]( Getty Images The Final Countdown Lawyers for the prosecution and Donald Trump's defense team are gearing up to deliver their final arguments in his historic hush money criminal trial. Here's where things stand, [and what to look out for.]( During today's summations — which could spill into tomorrow — Trump's team is expected to attempt to dismantle the credibility of the prosecution's star witness, Michael Cohen. The prosecution is expected to follow by talking the jury through the 34 allegedly falsified documents, plus text messages and other evidence that supports Cohen's testimony. The judge will then instruct the seven men and five women jurors regarding the complex legalities of the case. To deliver a guilty verdict, they must decide that prosecutors proved beyond reasonable doubt that Trump falsified business records. To bump that misdemeanor up to a felony, they must agree that this was done in order to conceal another crime — in this case, the intention to violate electoral law in the 2016 election. Here's what's at stake, what happens if there's a hung jury — and [Trump's mood going into this pivotal week.]( [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Ftrump-hush-money-trial-closing-arguments%2F   More Stories [A Palestinian child among the destruction caused by the attacks of Israeli army on tents of displaced Palestinians]( A Palestinian child amid the ruins of the Rafah tent camp. (Getty Images) The White House is assessing whether the strike that killed at least 45 people in a camp for displaced civilians in Rafah violated President Biden's "red line." Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu said it was a "tragic mistake." Meanwhile, negotiations between Israel and Hamas are set to resume today. Mike Tyson had a health scare on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday, becoming "nauseous and dizzy". His reps told CNN that the boxing legend, who's preparing to take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in July, is now "doing great." A lawyer for Nick Carter has firmly rejected some disturbing allegations against the Backstreet Boys singer. In a new docuseries, three women, all of whom have filed lawsuits, claim he sexually assaulted them. Carter countersued in 2023 and 2024. Hall of Fame center, two-time NBA champion and colorful commentator Bill Walton is dead after a "prolonged battle with cancer," the NBA announced. He was 71. “Bill Walton was truly one of a kind,” league commissioner Adam Silver said. Exciting news for movie buffs — the massive Chicago house made famous by Home Alone is on the market! The 9,000 sq foot, five-bedroom property is listed for a cool $5.25 million.   Body and Soul [Pilates instructor Lindy Royer exercises on the beach]( Lindywell We're thrilled to introduce you to Lindy Royer, an inspiring physical therapist and Pilates instructor with Lindywell. We've partnered up to bring you a series of approachable exercise routines — and at 69, Lindy understands that the ideal workout looks different depending on your stage of life. She says that's the beauty of Pilates: "It can always be adapted to meet people where they are.” Here's [a sneak peek at what's to come](. To get Lindy's instruction sent straight to your inbox, [sign up here for Body and Soul]( our brand-new (and totally free) women's health newsletter! And if you like these workouts as much as we do, of course we snagged you a discount. [Try Lindywell's online classes here]( and you'll get 14 days free and save up to $50, just for being a member of the KCM community — no promo code required. [READ MORE](   Must-Reads [Elderly people at the beach reading books]( Mental Escape If you can't physically get away, these 12 summer reads will transport you to the laid-back, beachy destination of your dreams. 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