Erin Patterson, 50, is on trial in Victoria, Australia, for allegedly poisoning her in-laws with death cap mushrooms during a lunch. She faces three counts of murder and one of attempted murder, having pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors claim she intentionally served the mushrooms in beef Wellington, resulting in three deaths and one severe illness.

In Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz stated he was chosen as Kamala Harris's vice presidential running mate for his ability to connect with "white male" voters, referring to it as "code talk." He emphasized his "progressive" achievements but acknowledged the need to resonate with swing state voters. 

His comments faced backlash, with critics questioning the implications of "code talk" and accusing him of underestimating voters' intelligence.

The Digest, 5/1/2025 @200AM, CDT

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