Morning Wire Earthquake Shakes Taiwan & Jack Smith’s Judge Criticism | Afternoon Update | 4.3.24
Apr 3, 2024
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan has caused widespread devastation, impacting both lives and the tech industry. Meanwhile, severe weather events, including tornados, are affecting the U.S. Amid ongoing legal challenges for a former president, Tesla's delivery numbers offer insights into the electric vehicle market. Additionally, the EPA's recent health decisions and a tragic incident involving a tourist and a bull elephant in Zambia grab attention, along with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's apology for a deadly airstrike in Gaza.
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Taiwan Earthquake
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in 25 years, hit Taiwan near Hualien City.
- This caused nine deaths, hundreds of injuries, and a potential $60 million loss for TSMC.
US Storms
- Storms, including tornadoes, caused damage across several states, with Kentucky declaring a state of emergency.
- One resident described the tornado as sounding like a freight train.
Jack Smith's Objection
- Special Counsel Jack Smith is objecting to Judge Eileen Cannon's potential use of the Presidential Records Act in Trump's case.
- Smith argues the Act shouldn't be considered in determining if documents are personal or presidential.