American comedian, writer, producer, activist, and television host
Jon Stewart Tears Donald Trump Apart Over Civil War Speech: The comedian savaged the former president's take on the battle of Gettysburg, comparing his knowledge ...
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Jon Stewart's AI teardown is both hilarious and disturbing: "AI is going to be ready to take over by Thursday."
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Quick Glance: Jon Stewart Warns of the Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
- Jon Stewart questions the promises made by tech CEOs about using artificial intelligence to address major issues, criticizing the prioritization of technology like toasting bread.
- Stewart expresses concern about job displacement due to new technologies and references tech leaders admitting that AI will result in needing fewer people to accomplish the same tasks.
- He labels the promises of artificial intelligence as a 'bait and switch' and warns about the implications, especially concerning the job market.
- Stewart emphasizes that the prospect of artificial intelligence primarily revolves around requiring fewer people for the same tasks, which he views as concerning and problematic.
What solutions for Gaza have the international community put forward?: The latest Todays Big Question,/todays-big-questions,,todays-big-questions, breaking news ...
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'Daily Show' Trolls Jon Stewart Over Return With Hilarious Reminder: The Comedy Central program welcomed Stewart back with a fitting gag on X, formerly Twitter.
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Quick Glance: Jon Stewart's Revival on 'The Daily Show'
- Jon Stewart is making a return as the host and executive producer of Comedy Central’s 'Daily Show,' focusing on hosting the program only on Mondays while executive producing every episode.
- The other evenings will be hosted by a rotating panel of the show’s 'All-Star Correspondents.'
- Stewart departed from 'The Daily Show' in Summer 2015 and was replaced by Trevor Noah.
- Stewart's new show, 'The Problem With Jon Stewart,' on Apple TV +, was canceled after two seasons.
Don Lemon Seems to Diss Jon Stewart on Hot Mic and Then Backpedals: Lemon, who has gotten used to stepping in it on-air, seemingly slighted the legendary host as ...
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Don Lemon Makes Backhanded Comment About Jon Stewart Being A Comedian During CNN Broadcast…Then Awkwardly Backtracks
decider.com/2023/04/10/don-lemon-makes-backhanded-comment-jon-stewart-comedian-during-cnn-broadcast-awkwardly-backtracks/
‘We may be looking at the end of capitalism’: One of the world’s oldest and largest investment banks warns ‘Greedflation’ has gone too far
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Jon Stewart blasts media for playing Tyre Nichols video ‘like wallpaper’ : Comedian and commentator Jon Stewart admonished CNN and other news organizations that ...
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Money’s 2023 Changemakers: Meet the Advocates: Money recently published its inaugural list of Changemakers, the 50 people impacting Americans' wallets ...
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What's at stake as book publishing merger faces antitrust trial : A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter.
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Jon Stewart Tears Donald Trump Apart Over Civil War Speech: The comedian savaged the former president's take on the battle of Gettysburg, comparing his knowledge ...
newsweek.com/jon-stewart-donald-trump-daily-show-gettysburg-speech-irish-robert-e-lee-1890636
Late Night Savors Day One of the Trump Trial: After the ex-president seemed to fall asleep in court, Jimmy Kimmel said it was “nice to see even Donald Trump is ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/arts/television/jimmy-kimmel-trump-manhattan-trial.html
Quick Glance: Trump Mixes Up Jimmy Kimmel and Al Pacino in Rant
- Former President Donald Trump recently mixed up Jimmy Kimmel and actor Al Pacino in a bizarre rant on social media about Kimmel's hosting of the 2024 Academy Awards.
- Trump claims Kimmel experienced a 'classic blackout' at the Oscars and forgot to say the famous mandatory line 'AND THE WINNER IS.'
- Kimmel responded to Trump's mix-up with a humorous comment, referencing Trump's self-proclaimed status as a 'very stable genius' in 2018.
- Trump's rant about Kimmel seems to be in response to his monologue on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' discussing Trump's declining wealth and hush money trial.
Families of Manchester Bombing Victims File Lawsuit Against MI5: The suit comes after an independent public inquiry said the 2017 bombing at an Ariana Grande ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/world/europe/manchester-bombing-mi5-lawsuit.html
Jon Stewart Mocks The 2 Weirdest New Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories: "The Daily Show" host tore into Fox News and Marjorie Taylor Greene over some truly bonkers ...
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Jon Stewart and "New Cold Wars" author David E. Sanger discuss forms of colonialism and imperialism we see today
Quarrels over amendment to the law: Wissing threatens weekend driving bans: In order to achieve the greenhouse gas emission targets, the traffic light government ...
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Quick Glance: Dispute over Climate Protection Measures in Traffic Sector
- The Environment Agency opposes drastic measures in the transport sector.
- Reform of the Climate Protection Act and potential driving bans spark controversy.
- Ampel parties argue over climate goals and blame games.
- DUH feels vindicated in lawsuit against Transport Minister and calls for new measures.
The Greens, Claudia Roth and their problem with Germany: An authority reporting to Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth has renamed itself in a way that is ...
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Quick Glance: The Greens and their Complex Relationship with Germany
- The Greens exhibit a troubled relationship with Germany, hindering their ambitions.
- The renaming of an agency under Claudia Roth raises doubts and prompts questions about the treatment of German minorities.
- Discussion on removing 'Germany' from the party's election program fuels suspicions of an anti-German sentiment.
- The Greens need to reassess their approach to Germany to appeal to a broader voter base and achieve their ambitions.
‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A faction of the 'Ndrangheta based in Toronto allegedly relied on relationships with staff at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected leader, was targeted in a large-scale organized crime investigation where charges against him and his associates were eventually dropped.
- Through internal police reports, wiretap summaries, and court records, it was revealed how Figliomeni and his allies allegedly infiltrated two major Canadian banks.
- Investigations uncovered that Figliomeni and his group may have laundered their proceeds from illegal activities through the banks, although the charges were ultimately not pursued in court.
US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
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Quick Glance: UK Reacts to ICIJ Report on London Property of Putin Ally
- The UK government froze the multimillion-dollar London property roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists unveiled its connection to Igor Komarov and its seemingly untouched status by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official.
- In February, the ongoing relationship between Komarov and the prime central London townhouse on Herbert Crescent, purchased for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company he previously managed, was highlighted.
- An update was made on April 5 regarding the Companies House records for Wastom, aligning with the ROE filings.
Scottish Police Re-Arrest Sturgeon’s Husband in SNP Probe: British police re-arrested former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s husband as part of its probe into ...
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Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Twelve jurors have been picked in Trump's hush money trial: A jury of 12 people has been seated in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Teenager charged with ‘terrorism’ over Australia church stabbing attack: Boy was arrested at the scene after Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was attacked during a ...
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Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.
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Chinese hackers preparing to attack critical US infrastructure: FBI: Hackers linked to the Chinese government are waiting for the right moment to “deal a ...
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Quick Glance: Chinese Hackers Preparing to Attack US Infrastructure
- FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that Chinese hackers have infiltrated U.S. critical infrastructure and are 'waiting for the right moment to deliver a devastating blow.'
- Wray revealed that the Chinese hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon has accessed numerous American companies in telecommunications, energy, water, and other critical sectors.
- The Chinese hackers operate a series of botnets to conceal their malicious cyber activities, making it difficult to determine the intent of this cyber pre-positioning.
- China's Embassy in Washington pointed out that some in the U.S. are tracing cyberattacks back to China and politicizing them, while China claims to be the victim in this scenario.
Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Mariska Hargitay halts 'SVU' filming to help lost child who confused her for police officer
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Quick Glance: Mariska Hargitay Aids Lost Child in Finding Parents
- Actress Mariska Hargitay assisted a young girl in locating her mother, who mistakenly believed Hargitay was an on-duty police officer.
- Production on the final episodes of the show's historic 25th season was paused for approximately 20 minutes while she guided the child to her mother.
- Witnesses noted the little girl's unawareness of the film crew and 'SVU' veteran Ice-T during the incident.
- Since the inception of the 'Law and Order' spin-off series in 1999, Hargitay has portrayed the role of Benson, significantly impacting the show.
Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment
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NYPD Detains Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University: School officials asked police to clear an encampment a day after Columbia’s president testified ...
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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia: The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/germany-russia-spying-arrests.html
Höcke's right-wing speeches in court: “Everything for Germany” could have been too much
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Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
- The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
- He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.
- A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
Kennedy family brushes off RFK Jr.’s campaign as they endorse Biden: President Joe Biden received the formal endorsement of more than a dozen members of the ...
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Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
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Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
Movie Exec Ryan Millsap Sent Racist, Antisemitic Texts, Records Show: Ryan Millsap has built important relationships with Black leaders and Jewish colleagues ...
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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel: President Biden called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China Monday ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Palestinian UN membership: US vetoes: The US has blocked a Palestinian bid for full UN membership in the UN Security Council. Twelve member countries voted for ...
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Inbound tourism numbers hit record high, with Japan set to achieve 2025 goal: The nation welcomed a record 3.08 million foreign visitors in March ...
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Quick Glance: Record: 3 Million Foreign Visitors to Japan in March
- In March, the number of foreign visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million for the first time, a 69.5 percent increase from the previous year, driven by tourists attracted to cherry blossoms and Easter holidaymakers.
- Spending by overseas travelers in the country reached a record of 1.75 trillion yen for the January-March quarter, the highest ever for a three-month period.
- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida presided over a meeting of a ministerial council established to promote Japan as a tourism-oriented country, expressing expectations of reaching record highs in both arrivals and spending in 2024.
- The largest number of travelers came from South Korea, followed by Taiwan, with the increase coinciding with the Easter holiday and Japan continuing to work towards attracting an annual 60 million foreign visitors by 2030.
Aida Shakarami: Iran morality police arrests dead protester's sister, mother says
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German police arrest suspected Russian spies over bombing plan: Two men held for alleged intent to sabotage that included military base training Ukrainian ...
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“Stop Killing Palestinian Children!”: Activists Disrupt Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin Hearing
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/stop_killing_palestinian_children_activists_disrupt_pentagon_chief_lloyd_austin_hearing
Trump due back in court as hunt for jurors goes on: Selecting an impartial jury has proven a complex task in New York, where Mr Trump has a long history.
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Brazilian police detain woman suspected of taking a dead man to withdraw bank loan
cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/brazil-woman-dead-uncle-bank-loan-intl-latam/
‘After all, you are only a constable’: Andhra man resigns after being humiliated by senior, cracks UPSC
indianexpress.com/article/cities/hyderabad/andhra-man-resigns-humiliated-senior-cracks-upsc-9276884/
Texas AG Ken Paxton fails to block Houston’s basic income plan: Is it a violation of the Texas Constitution for a city to give money to its low-income residents? ...
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'He's very pale': Woman arrested after taking dead uncle to bank to take out a loan, reports say
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Israel has carried out an attack on Iran | Blasts reported near Isfahan#IranIsraelWar #IranIsrael
Quick Glance: Israel Initiates Counterattack on Iran Following Weekend Assault
- According to US media sources, Israel has taken action against Iran in response to the recent attack.
- Additional detonations were reported in Iraq and Syria, with no confirmation of strikes in those locations.
- Reports indicated explosions over the city of Isfahan, approximately 346 kilometers south of Tehran.
- Following the alleged attack, Iran activated its air defense systems, redirecting flights in specific regions.
Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) with a pair of amendments that ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602827-moskowitz-trolls-greene-with-foreign-aid-amendments/
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."
- Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.
- The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
AfD right winger Björn Höcke is on trial because he used an SA slogan. The director of the Buchenwald Concentration Camp Memorial explains what it's actually ... Show more www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100387608/-hoecke-kann-sich-nicht-herausreden-afd-politiker-wegen-sa-parole-vor-gericht.html
New Zealand ram put down after death of elderly couple: WELLINGTON: A ram in New Zealand has been shot and killed by police after it was blamed for the deaths of ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/new-zealand-ram-sheep-shot-killed-police-elderly-couple-death-4276981
Stabbed Sydney bishop says he forgives attacker : An Assyrian church bishop who was stabbed during a service at his church said on Thursday he was recovering ...
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Space travel without fuel: NASA is testing solar sails for future missions: Sailing through space with sunlight? This is what NASA's revolutionary propulsion ...
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Police Evict Hundreds from France’s Largest Squat Ahead of Paris Olympics: French police forcibly evicted some 450 people, mostly migrants and asylum seekers ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/police_evict_hundreds_from_frances_largest_squat_ahead_of_paris_olympics
As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/a-flash-flood-and-a-quiet-sale-highlight-indias-sikkims-hydro-problems
Japanese Emperor Sows Rice at Imperial Palace in Annual Tradition
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Prosecutors: Trump violated gag order in hush money trial seven more times: The judge has already scheduled a hearing for next Tuesday to weigh previous alleged ...
axios.com/2024/04/18/trump-gag-order-violations-hush-money-case
135 dead in flood drama: investigations into Ahrtal disaster discontinued: A former district administrator and an employee in the crisis team have been ...
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Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office: NCM meteorologist urges people not to fall for articles, videos spreading misinformation
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/heavy-rains-in-uae-no-cloud-seeding-done-confirms-met-office-1.1713373843670
Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
Stepson of reality star arrested on charges related to Jan. 6 Capitol attack: The stepson of a former “Real Housewives of New Jersey” (RHONJ) cast member was ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4600638-stepson-of-reality-star-arrested-on-charges-related-to-jan-6-capitol-attack/
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/technology/google-firing-israeli-cloud-contract.html
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Annalena Baerbock: Foreign Minister summons Russian ambassador: Foreign Minister Baerbock has summoned the Russian ambassador. The background is the arrest of ...
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Fatal shots at Dramé: Police officer: "We had the impression that the operation went well"
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecutor said on Thursday that the government could resort to inviting the military to bring a former ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/687079-just-in-we-may-invite-military-to-bring-yahaya-bello-to-court-efcc-prosecutor.html
Trump ally Sidney Powell defeats appeal in Texas attorney ethics case: A Texas appellate court on Wednesday upheld a decision to reject attorney disciplinary ...
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Federal lands will be managed with an eye to conservation under new BLM rule: A vehicle heads up the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, near Silverton, Colorado ...
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Airline worker among six arrested in $22M airport gold heist. Police say it was an inside job
cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/toronto-airport-heist-arrests/
Quick Glance: Six Arrested in $22M Airport Gold Heist, Inside Job Unveiled
- Six individuals were arrested for the multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
- Police identified it as an 'inside job' and charged nine suspects in connection with the crime.
- Investigations revealed that former Air Canada employees were allegedly involved in the theft.
- The criminals intended to use the stolen gold and cash to finance illegal firearms trafficking into Canada.
Bipartisan ire flares after POLITICO reveals Chinese Embassy's quiet TikTok lobbying
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/18/congress/bashing-chinas-tiktok-moves-00153040
QUOTE: “Even if the NRM MP was sick and sleeping, he is still better than a very active Opposition MP. When an NRM MP is sleeping and it is time for passing a ... Show more www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/shadow-minister-asks-police-to-prioritise-emergency-response-4594412 #MonitorUpdates
Video Cat rescued from Dubai flooding after clinging to car door: A cat clinging to a car door was rescued by police in Dubai after two years' worth of rain ...
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Bersih has urged all court proceedings involving former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's bid to be held under house arrest to be made public rather than in ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/702801
US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on Israel: WASHINGTON: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-uk-unveil-sweeping-sanctions-iran-after-attack-israel-4275611
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Four youths have been filmed allegedly carjacking a woman at knifepoint in Darwin.
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Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last: Yesterday’s paycheck is a poor guarantee of good work tomorrow. Electric-car maker Tesla is asking investors ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/musks-next-big-payday-matters-more-than-his-last-2024-04-17/
Arm and torso believed to belong to slain Milwaukee teen found along Lake Michigan
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Quick Glance: Additional Human Remains Found in Murdered Student Case
- Additional human remains, believed to be of Sade Robinson, wash ashore in Wisconsin.
- The suspect has been charged and is set to appear in court on Monday.
- A harrowing trail of evidence points to the alleged perpetrator, including surveillance footage and phone records.
- A memorial service for Robinson is being organized to honor her memory.
The French government has reacted to the decision by Burkina Faso to expel three of its diplomats, saying it was based on unfounded allegations ... Show more
BREAKING: The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop advisory for all Alaska Airlines' mainline and subcarrier flights and that flights for ...
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We're excited to work alongside Maria Shriver in the opening of our new Women's Comprehensive Health and Research Center.
It will transform how we deliver ... Show more newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2024/04/17/cleveland-clinic-launches-new-womens-comprehensive-health-and-research-center
Trump operation asks Republicans who use him for fundraising to share the haul: Donald Trump's campaign operation is requesting that Republican candidates and ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-operation-asks-republicans-use-fundraising-share-haul-rcna148272
Quick Glance: Trump campaign seeks share of candidates' donations
- The Trump campaign asks Republican candidates using his name and image in fundraising appeals to give at least 5 percent of the proceeds to the campaign.
- The purpose of the 5 percent request is to prevent 'scammers' from misusing Trump's brand and affecting his fundraising efforts.
- Trump is struggling to catch up to Biden's fundraising and aims to boost his campaign account with the help of donors.
- The campaign warns of consequences for vendors and requests compliance with guidelines to avoid suspension of business relationships.
Three ATMs were blown up in two bank branches in Großrosseln in the early hours of the morning. Several residents alerted the police shortly after four o'clock ... Show more www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de/blaulicht/saarland-unbekannte-sprengen-geldautomaten-in-grossrosseln_aid-110835129
Timeline: What happened to Audrey Fang, the S’porean who was found dead in south-east Spain
straitstimes.com/singapore/timeline-missing-singaporean-woman-found-with-stab-wounds-in-spain
Trump hush money jury selection resumes as lawyers probe for bias: Donald Trump is due in Manhattan court on Thursday as lawyers continue searching for jurors to ...
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Trap Trailer: M. Night Shyamalan Casts Josh Hartnett as Serial Killer: M. Night Shyamalan is back with "Trap," starring Josh Hartnett as a serial ...
variety.com/2024/film/trailers/trap-trailer-m-night-shyamalan-josh-hartnett-serial-killer-1235969603/
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Earthquake jolts southern Japan's Ehime, Kochi prefectures: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit southern Japan late on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/business/environment/earthquake-jolts-ehime-kochi-prefectures-southern-japan-jma-2024-04-17/
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 785: As the war enters its 785th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-785
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