Impeachment Trial Continues

White House lawyers wrapped up a weekend of opening arguments Monday after House impeachment managers concluded their three-day stretch on Friday. President Trump on Twitter denied allegations reportedly made by ex-national security advisor John Bolton, which Republican senators Mitt Romney (UT) and Susan Collins (MA) have said strengthen the case to allow witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial.

Immigration Injunction Lifted

On Monday, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 along party lines to grant the Trump administration’s request to lift an injunction blocking proposed immigration legislation. The White House can now implement a rule that could block residency, green cards, and a pathway to citizenship for immigrants deemed likely to require government assistance in the future.

U.S. Aircraft Crashes in Afghanistan

A U.S. military official has confirmed an American aircraft crashed in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province Monday in an area partly controlled by the Taliban. The military spokesman did not disclose how many people were on board or if they were killed, but said there was no indication the crash was caused by enemy fire.

Boeing’s Billions

According to CNBC, Boeing has secured more than $12 billion in financing from more than a dozen banks ahead of its earnings report Wednesday. The size of the loan is $2 billion more than Boeing was reportedly seeking last week.

General Electric

General Motors announced it will invest $3 billion in the production of all-electric trucks and SUVs, as well as an autonomous vehicle. The investment is split between a $2.2 billion infusion into GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant and an $800 million allocation towards supplier tooling.

Axiom of Choice

NASA has chosen Houston-based startup Axiom Space to build the first commercial habitat module for the International Space Station (ISS). The module will be used in planned future commercial flights to the ISS via human-carrying spacecraft, such as the SpaceX Crew Dragon and Boeing Starliner.

Brick by Brick

Between working long hours, family responsibilities, and balancing everyday duties, life can get stressful for modern adults, leading to ailments such as depression, anxiety, and high blood pressure. However, research has shown that play therapy and crafting for adults can serve as a salve for stress and tension, leading many to reach for crayons and coloring books, knitting needles, and even action figures.

LEGO has picked up on the trend of wellness crafting for adults, and is now featuring complex build-it sets aimed at easing the everyday stress of adulting. Fans of the craze find some measure of peace in the process of following instructions to assemble a replica of an architectural masterpiece or iconic movie spaceship. Whether taking a yoga class, playing an instrument, or building a castle of small plastic bricks, it’s important to find an activity that inspires mindfulness and sense of child-like joy.

Jasper’s Joy

When an entire community comes together for a shared cause, amazing things can happen. 4-year-old Jasper Mazzocco was recently diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor, and underwent months of grueling treatment that forced his absence from preschool. Missing their friend and wanting to help, his classmates (with the help of their parents) organized a hot cocoa fundraiser in Jasper’s honor to help pay his medical bills.

With the help of various community leaders and several retailers’ generous donations, Jasper’s friends were able to raise $10,000 from the cocoa stand. Afterwards, Jasper’s mom was able to share some great news - his tumor is shrinking! Shelby said the aid and care they’ve received has meant the world to their family, and provided a much-needed bright spot in their lives.