Cheat Sheet - Live Blog: A Coup in Egypt?

Today: Zimmerman Trial Skype Testimony Interrupted , Ecuador: Our UK Embassy Was Bugged , Feds to Rein in Biggest Banks July 03, 2013 REVOLUTION 1. Live Blog: A Coup in Egypt? Has Egypt's president been ousted? As the military's deadline passes and protesters pack into Tahrir Square, an opposition spokesperson tells The Daily Beast's Mike Giglio that Morsi is under house arrest and talks are under way to form a transitional government. Meanwhile, tanks are reportedly rolling through the streets of Cairo. Follow the latest developments, including videos and photos from the scene, on our live blog. Read it at The Daily Beast TRAYVON MARTIN 2. Zimmerman Trial Skype Testimony Interrupted Maybe don't use Skype to testify in a nationally televised trial. A witness testifying in the George Zimmerman murder trial was repeatedly interrupted by pranksters who dialed in after the witness's Skype name was broadcast. Scott Pleasants, who teaches a class on criminal investigation, called in from Colorado, but the public quickly figured out his Skype line and started calling him. It was one of the lighter moments of the trial as the noises and pop-ups led to laughter in the courtroom. Pleasants had to use his cellphone to finish his testimony. Read it at WFTV.com SPIES LIKE US 3. Ecuador: Our U.K. Embassy Was Bugged Ecuador's ambassador to the United Kingdom said on Wednesday that a suspicious microphone was found in its embassy, where WikiLeaks' Julian Assange has been camped out for more than a year. Ana Alban told reporters that it's not clear who planted the bug or how long it's been there, but that the microphone is being examined by experts. The bug was said to be found in Alban's office. Assange has been staying at the embassy to avoid extradition to Sweden. Read it at The Guardian LEASH 4. Feds to Rein in Biggest Banks On issues ranging from capital requirements to leverage ratios, federal regulators are beginning to move to curb the systemic risk posed by the nation's largest banks. Beginning next week regulators are expected to raise equity requirements to 5 percent or 6 percent. In addition, the Federal Reserve is likely to set requirements for long-term debt and surcharges and capital requirements for volatile short-term funding. After much lobbying and outcry, substantial exceptions are expected to be made for small banks. Read it at The Wall Street Journal MOVIE GUIDE 5. What to See This Weekend It's not all sun, suds, and BBQ-filled celebrations—Independence Day is one of the biggest moviegoing weekends of the year, and there's plenty to choose from at the multiplex. From Monster University to Pedro Almodóvar's I'm So Excited, The Daily Beast's Marlow Stern picks what to see or skip this holiday weekend. Read it at The Daily Beast Less Pippa, Please Pippa Told to Stop Hogging the Royal Limelight SHADY Texas Abortion Bill Moves Forward Will go to the House for vote next. FURTHER ADO Obamacare Employer-Mandate Postponed Until 2015. INTERNAL HEIST Tiffany Exec Accused of Stealing Allegedly pocketed and sold over $1 million worth of bling. OUCH, KEMOSABE! Nobody Likes 'The Lone Ranger' Critics slam Johnny Depp's new flick. GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Time's Up in Tahrir Square Protests raged on in Tahrir Square on Wednesday as President Morsi refused to step down, even as the military's deadline to negotiate passed. More Videos Stars in Stars & Stripes by The Fashion Beast Team Hanging Out With Hezbollah by Jamie Dettmer 11 Best TV Politicians by Jace Lacob

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