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Donald Trump has lost his bid to dismiss a criminal case accusing him of falsifying business records. The UK is in a recession, causing rising costs and job losses. Measles cases are increasing in Leeds, prompting a call for parents to vaccinate their children. Anti-Semitic hate incidents reached a record high last year, with recent threats and graffiti in Leeds being treated as hate crimes. Tributes have been paid to the late BBC DJ Steve Wright. Leeds Rhinos prepare for a match against Salford Red Devils. Leeds United continues to chase their position in the rivalry with Leicester City. Ben Stokes has played his 100th test match for England. Manchester United manager Eric Ten Hag feels the ambition of the club's new investors. Arsenal has sold out the Emirates Stadium for a women's Super League fixture. Good afternoon, it's half past three, I'm JC Jackman and this is Leeds Hacks Radio News. Donald Trump's lost his bid to have a criminal case alleging he falsified business records thrown out. The former US President will have to stand trial in New York on the 25th of March accused of covering up hush money payments. It's alleged he reimbursed his former lawyer Michael Cohen for paying to bury claims of extramarital affairs but falsely described the money as legal fees. As the United Kingdom goes into recession many people are struggling to get by. Laura Goan spoke to the people of Leeds to see how the recession is affecting them. The United Kingdom are currently in a recession which means people are losing their jobs, costs are rising and businesses are struggling. I spoke to the people of Leeds and asked them how the rising costs are affecting them. The cost of living has affected my day-to-day costs through travel expenses going up from like £20 to £30 and my lunch used to spend about £5 now it's £10. It's quite hard, food-wise bills, even just like the cost of going to work. I think it's really affected like travelling and stuff because being a uni student and going to work it's costing a lot. Cases of measles are rapidly rising in Leeds with six being diagnosed in the last week. The NHS have called for all parents to vaccinate their children as the rate continues to rise. An outbreak of measles has been seen across Yorkshire but cases are growing faster in Leeds than anywhere else in the county. In 2017, the World Health Organisation stated that the United Kingdom had eliminated measles due to the high rollout of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. However, the vaccine is at its lowest coverage in over a decade and measles is back. Zeal Hanan, a pharmacist from Leeds said, Yeah, we're seeing a lot of cases of measles really growing in Leeds and around the country obviously there's a lot of concerns with COVID and how that was dealt with that obviously measles numbers could reach that. Although measles can be a nasty and potentially life-threatening illness for children, 1 in 10 children starting school do not have the MMR vaccine. Freya Louise, a mother from Leeds said, I am worried about the rising measles cases, especially because I've got two young children, one who is nine and he's got congenital heart disease that makes him critically vulnerable and he has a weakened immune system. In England and Wales, there have been 959 suspected cases so far this year, including 10 suspected cases in Leeds with six being diagnosed in the last week. The NHS are calling for parents to vaccinate their children as the risk continues to rise. Professor Dane Jenny Harries, Chief Executive of the UKHSA said, We need a long-term concentrated effort to protect individuals and to prevent large measles outbreaks. Two doses of the MMR vaccine gives a lifelong protection and it is never too late to catch up. A Leeds-based airline, Jetty, says it's seen demand for package holidays soar as customers try to get away from the bad weather. The travel groups say winter bookings have seen 17% higher than 12 months ago, while summer reservations are also up. Bosses have told investors they're expecting profits from the year to be higher than they first thought. The Community Security Trust has registered figures showing that anti-Semitic hate incidents reached a record high last year. Two days ago, in Leeds, Rabbi Deutsch of the University Jewish Chaplaincy had death threats aimed at him and his family, and Hillel House, a known safe haven for Jewish students, was graffitied. West Yorkshire police say they're treating the act as a hate crime. Jewish student Lewis Bullock gave his thoughts on the topic. Being Jewish is still a minority. It's still people, you know, when you're young you just find out about, you know, racism and anti-Semitism and all these different things, and kind of say things against you. Fellow radio presenters and TV personalities have come forward to pay tribute to the late BBC DJ Steve Wright. Jacob Gratich has more. Presenters from multiple organisations have come forward to pay tribute to the late Steven Wright today. On his show, fellow DJ Simon Mayo paid tribute saying he was one of the true originals. Writer and TV personality Adrian Giles wrote in The Guardian, I was injured, miserable, lost. Then Steve Wright saved me. Now for Abbey Johnson with the sport. Leeds Rhinos head coach Rohan Smith is set to give six players their Leeds Rhinos debut. The 21-man squad is set to face Salford Red Devils tomorrow at AMT Headingley. Cameron Smith is set to lead the side, officially for the first time as captain. Leicester City manager Enzo Mascara has warned his players over complacency as Leeds United continue to chase their position. The rivalry is at an all-time high with the two teams set to face each other at Ellen Road next Friday. The Peacocks will be ready to pounce if there is a slip-up. English captain Ben Stokes has become only the 16th English cricketer to play in the 100 test matches for England. He reached the milestone as he led his side into the third Manchester United manager Eric Ten Hag says he can feel the ambition of the club's new investors. Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25% purchase is almost complete after being approved by the Premier League and the FA. United have approached Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth about moving to Old Trafford. Ten Hag said he would welcome him to the club. Arsenal have sold out the Emirates Stadium for a women's Super League fixture for the first time. Over 60,000 people will be watching their match with rivals Manchester United this weekend. It will break the record for a women's Super League attendance.