CNN 5 Things Recession fears dampen, ‘Diddy’ trial witnesses, refugee status controversy & more
May 12, 2025
Trade breakthroughs with China could stave off a recession for the U.S. The trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs kicks off, featuring key witness testimonies. Newark airport faces scrutiny as officials point fingers over operational failures. A listeria outbreak raises food safety alarms. Meanwhile, a controversial group of white South African refugees sparks a heated debate about immigration policies and racial dynamics in America.
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Trade Deal Lowers Recession Risk
- A trade breakthrough with China lowers the U.S. recession risk from 60% to around 45-50%.
- Despite this, recession odds remain higher than stock market signals suggest.
Diddy Trial Witness Account
- At Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial, police found him with a "devilish stare" and a woman with a purple eye at a 2016 hotel incident.
- Combs allegedly tried to bribe the officer, who declined the money and testified under intense cross-examination.
Testimony of Paid Affair
- Former mail review manager Daniel Phillips testified he was paid by both Combs and Ventura to sleep with her.
- This testimony adds complexity to the case's relationships.