5 things to know for April 17: Trump trial, Middle East, Boeing, Immigration, Dubai flooding [Video]

A powerful storm system capable of unleashing damaging tornadoes is barreling through parts of the Midwest. Forecasts show the most significant threat today extends from Mississippi to Michigan, with around 50 million people under severe storm alerts.

Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.

1. Trump trial

Seven jurors were seated Tuesday on the panel that will decide former President Donald Trump’s guilt or innocence in the New York hush money case. The prospective jurors include two lawyers, a nurse, an IT consultant and a teacher — and all have either said or implied they can be fair and impartial. A panel of 12 New Yorkers and likely six alternates will ultimately be chosen. Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records for his alleged role in a hush money scheme before the 2016 election. The courtroom is dark today but jury selection will resume on Thursday with a new panel of 96 prospective …