Fifty years ago this week, the first cell phone call was made on a sidewalk in New York City with a device the size of a brick. Each decade since that day in 1973 has seen the once-bulky phone evolve into a thinner, faster and smarter device that continues to reshape industries, culture and the way we relate to one another – and ourselves. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On With Your Day.
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
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Donald Trump, the first former president in history to face criminal charges, will be arraigned today after being indicted last week by a Manhattan grand jury. The expected voluntary surrender of a former president and 2024 White House candidate will be a unique affair as the nation waits to see how the unprecedented moment will unfold. Upon his arrival at the courthouse this afternoon, Trump will be booked by investigators, which will include taking his fingerprints. Ordinarily, a mug shot would be taken, but it remains unclear if that will occur. Trump is not expected to be handcuffed as he will be surrounded by armed federal agents for his protection. He’ll then be brought to the courtroom where the indictment will be unsealed and he will formally face the charges. After he is arraigned, sources say Trump will immediately head back to Mar-a-Lago, where he’s scheduled an event this evening to speak publicly.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the US currently stands at $3.51, according to AAA. Some analysts, however, predict the price will increase relatively quickly to around $3.80 or $3.90 after OPEC and its allies recently announced a surprise move to slash oil production. OPEC+, which collectively supplies a large portion of the world’s crude oil, announced Sunday…
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