Ankeny Republican Matt Smith announces candidacy for Iowa House District 41: Matt Smith, a retired banker, is running for the Iowa House. Democrat Molly Buck is ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/20/ankeny-republican-matt-smith-running-for-iowa-house-district-41/73029739007/
🥇 Huge congrats to Charlie Wyke, winner of your vote for the first Christophe Duchamp Player of the Month award of the 2023/24 season!
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Tested: Nvidia GeForce Now unlocks RTX 4080 grunt, and it’s a win for your wallet
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New evidence that criminal conviction won’t tank Trump’s candidacy: Some of Trump’s supporters say they might reconsider supporting him. Few would flip to Biden.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/trump-criminal-conviction-poll/
Net neutrality is back as FCC votes to regulate internet providers: The US government on Thursday banned internet service providers (ISPs) from meddling in the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/tech/net-neutrality-is-back/
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
ALL TIED UP: With the NY v. Trump trial in full swing, the former president appears to be gaining support, rather than losing it. The latest numbers: New poll shows Biden’s 2024 lead vanishing with Trump on trial | Fox News
Biden campaign makes new digital ad buy in Pennsylvania to court Nikki Haley supporters
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/biden-campaign-pennsylvania-nikki-haley-supporters/
Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that would ban the use of nuclear ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/world/russia-veto-un-space-nuclear-weapons-intl-hnk/
Defiant Humza Yousaf vows to stay in power - as pressure builds on his government
news.sky.com/story/defiant-humza-yousaf-vows-to-stay-in-power-as-pressure-builds-on-his-government-13014447
Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space: The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.
bbc.com/news/world-68894500
Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law: The climate protection law can be passed by the Bundestag on Friday as planned ...
tagesschau.de/inland/eilantrag-klimagesetz-cdu-abgelehnt-100.html
The party's Nthabiseng Tshivhenga, who is also Speaker in Ekurhuleni, “A vote for the EFF is a vote for land to be returned to its rightful owners ... Show more
United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues : The United Methodist Church has voted to restructure itself in a way that could allow for ...
npr.org/2024/04/26/1247390905/united-methodist-church-umc-reorganization-lgbtq-same-sex-marriage-issues
Timberwolves, Naz Reid wins Sixth Man of the Year: Naz Reid is the first player in Timberwolves history to win the award and only the undrafted player to win it ...
startribune.com/timberwolves-naz-reid-nba-sixth-man-award/600361188/
Texas prosecutor appeals ruling that tossed Crystal Mason’s voting fraud conviction
thehill.com/homenews/4622384-texas-prosecutor-appeals-ruling-that-tossed-crystal-masons-voting-fraud-conviction/
It’s been 30 years since South Africa held its first post-apartheid elections.
The general election, which was held between 26 and 29 April 1994 ... Show more
CNN heard from five young influencers about how the proposed TikTok ban might impact content creators and their vote in the upcoming election. Biden just signed a potential TikTok ban into law. Here’s what happens next | CNN Business
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
India has voted in the second phase of the world’s biggest election, as PM Modi and his challengers focus on hot-button issues such as religious discrimination ... Show more
India votes in Phase 2 of mammoth election as Modi raises campaign pitch | India Election 2024 News | Al Jazeera
India votes in Phase 2 of mammoth election as Modi raises campaign pitch | India Election 2024 News | Al Jazeera
BREAKING: Douglas Ross has said he is lodging a vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf.
He has just announced the news to MSPs during FMQs.
Story to follow.
Russia vetoed a US attempt to stop countries putting nukes in space: Russia blocked a US-led UN resolution barring nuclear arms in space, amid US security ...
businessinsider.com/russia-vetoed-us-attempt-to-stop-nuclear-arms-in-space-2024-4
Arizona state House passes a bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was ...
nbcnews.com/politics/arizona-abortion-ban-lawmakers-repeal-rcna149181
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
As usual, views of Trump guide views of his actions, not vice versa: New polling shows that Republicans are much less likely to view the Manhattan trial as ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/polling-trump-criminal-trial/
“The Supreme Court Is a Product of Minority Rule”: Author Ari Berman on America’s Undemocratic System
democracynow.org/2024/4/26/ari_berman
#ElectionsWithHT | Cricket icon #RahulDravid casts his vote in #Bengaluru on Friday morning. He was among the early voters of Bengaluru and casted his vote in Dollars Colony ... Show more
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Bengaluru: Rahul Dravid among early voters: ‘If young boys and girls show up…’ | Bengaluru - Hindustan Times
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Bengaluru: Rahul Dravid among early voters: ‘If young boys and girls show up…’ | Bengaluru - Hindustan Times
Video Our favorite Barbra Streisand moments for her birthday: Happy birthday, Barbra!
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Bengaluru: Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city: Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68832877
Sakaja fails to vote as UDA elections off to a slow start: Some voters complained that their details were not recorded on the machines.
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/sakaja-fails-to-vote-as-uda-elections-off-to-a-slow-start--4604316
Climate law: Karlsruhe rejects urgent application: The climate protection law can be passed in the Bundestag on Friday. The Federal Constitutional Court rejected ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/bundesverfassungsgericht-eilantrag-heilmann-klimagesetz-100.html
Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama might get a third try at unionizing: Federal officials threw out the first vote, ruling that Amazon improperly interfered ...
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246423390/amazon-warehouse-alabama-union-vote
Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4619762-johnson-republicans-dont-have-a-functioning-majority-in-the-house/
Bundestag decides to introduce an annual Veterans Day: The Bundestag decided to introduce a Veterans Day with a large majority. This is intended to express ...
tagesschau.de/inland/veteranentag-102.html
Quick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
- Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.
- Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.
- Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.
- Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 phase 2: BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla casts vote in UP’s Greater Noida#shehzadpoonawalla #congress #greaternoida
NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential race: A quarter of all voters are still open to changing their minds on who they'll vote ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/nbc-news-poll-one-four-voters-change-minds-presidential-race-rcna149039
Tomorrow's front page 🗞️
All the coverage and analysis on a huge day as Humza Yousaf ends the Bute House Agreement - and now faces a no-confidence vote ⬇️
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See the shortlisted salons here: St Helens Star Best of 2024 top 10 hair salons and stylists revealed | St Helens Star
Ipswich schoolfriends' Three Peaks for Brain Tumour Research: A group of old Ipswich schoolfriends are facing three peaks in 24 hours in honour of a beloved mum ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24276118.ipswich-schoolfriends-three-peaks-brain-tumour-research/
Watch live: Senate to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid package that includes TikTok bill
apnews.com/article/israel-ukraine-aid-tiktok-senate-8fe738b17e5c4b2636bc0de11b2620b7
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Billions in support against Russia: Zelenskyi thanks the USA for "vital help": The US Senate has approved a new aid package for Ukraine. The first deliveries are ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukrainekrieg-wolodymyr-selenskyj-dankt-den-usa-fuer-lebenswichtige-hilfe-a-aad0e735-d7ab-49f4-aa50-b6aa8eceb9b5
Video Our favorite Barbra Streisand moments for her birthday: Happy birthday, Barbra!
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Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump: Joe Biden will land a major union endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/biden-building-trades-union-endorsement/
Quick Glance: Biden Secures Key Union Support
- Joe Biden will receive a major union endorsement from North America’s Building Trades Unions on Wednesday, with leaders crediting his infrastructure bill for the support.
- The Teamsters union, sought after by both Biden and Donald Trump, abstained from the vote but will endorse after their own convention.
- The union's backing for Biden is more enthusiastic than in 2020 and is intended to be a strong rebuke of Trump.
- The union praises Biden's efforts for workers, highlighting the created jobs, worker protections, and apprenticeship programs written into law.
Premier League clubs to vote on spending cap tied to income of lowest earning club
theathletic.com/5441916/2024/04/24/premier-league-salary-spending-cap/
Biden campaign trolls Trump for golfing on day off from court: President Biden’s reelection campaign trolled former President Trump for golfing on his day off ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4621546-biden-campaign-trolls-trump-golfing-court/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Trump wins Pennsylvania GOP primary: Former President Trump has won the GOP primary in Pennsylvania, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616195-trump-wins-pennsylvania-gop-primary/
US Congress approves billions in aid for Ukraine: Ukraine is dependent on US support in its defensive struggle against Russia, but for months there was no more ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/us-kongress-billigt-milliardenschwere-ukraine-hilfen-li.2208846
LIVE: UN meetings on nuclear arms in space, Gaza aid
The U.N. Security Council is due to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution calling on countries to prevent an ... Show more
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In 50-50 Georgia, unhappiness with the choices but urgency about voting: Rebel Teahouse is Christine Nguyen’s business. And her happy place.
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/georgia-suburban-shift-2024-election/
10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it: Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted Tuesday to advance a package that includes ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4616241-ten-senators-helped-advance-ukraine-aid-after-voting-against-it/
Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law: A federal judge has struck down a North Carolina law criminalizing voting for people with felony convictions ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4615114-judge-strikes-down-north-carolina-felon-voting-law/
Trump's FCC Ripped Away Open-Internet Protections. We're This Close to Winning Them Back
commondreams.org/opinion/fcc-net-neutrality-vote
Trump on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too tough’ with slim majority
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4612813-trump-on-johnsons-handling-of-ukraine-vote-you-cant-really-get-too-tough-with-slim-majority/
Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
- Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.
- Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.
- The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.
- Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
GOP’s inclusion of TikTok ban is secret weapon against Biden: Democrats are bracing for a backlash from young voters over the potential ban of TikTok on U.S ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4622455-gops-inclusion-of-tiktok-ban-is-secret-weapon-against-biden/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements : The Federal Trade Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to issue a final rule ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246430110/noncompete-agreements-ftc-ban-lina-khan
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations: The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in ...
news.sky.com/story/sunak-says-airfield-on-standby-and-planes-booked-for-rwanda-deportations-13120277
Mike Johnson showed courage and rose to history’s call on Ukraine: Praising the House speaker for doing what’s right, or even normal, is warranted ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/21/house-speaker-mike-johnson-courage/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
New nonpartisan campaigns aim to overcome low Latino turnout at the polls: Latino turnout in 2020 hovered around 54% — the lowest of all racial and ethnic groups ...
axios.com/2024/04/23/latino-voter-turnout-elections-biden-trump
Barr says he’ll vote for ‘Republican ticket’ in November: Former Attorney General Bill Barr said Wednesday he will vote for the “Republican ticket” in the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599759-bill-barr-republican-ticket-vote-2024/
It wasn’t just Putin who lost in the House vote on Ukraine aid. David Frum on why Saturday's defeat for Trump in Congress may not be the last: Trump Deflates - The Atlantic
Puerto Rico Republicans award Trump all 23 delegates: Puerto Rico’s Republican Party held a district assembly and awarded former President Donald Trump all 23 of ...
apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-republicans-donald-trump-a4c9a723dad2bc7441364d2c33642b1d
“He manipulates you to vote for him…” Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hits out at PM Modi in Wayanad#priyankagandhi #loksabhaelection2024 #elections2024
India to Repeat Voting at Polling Sites Hit by Violence: The attacks occurred in Manipur, a northeastern state that has been troubled by ethnic unrest ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/asia/india-voting-violence-manipur.html
Quick Glance: Election Redo in Manipur Due to Violence
- In Manipur, a northeastern state troubled by ethnic unrest, voting booths were raided and fake ballots were cast.
- India's election authorities have instructed officials to redo voting at various polling locations in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur after armed men attacked polling stations and seized voting booths despite the presence of paramilitary soldiers.
- The conflict in Manipur, which began last May, has essentially divided the region, home to about three million people, pitting two ethnic groups against each other: the mostly Hindu Meiteis, who are a narrow majority, and members of Christian hill tribes known as Kukis.
- Following reports from the region's election commissioner describing mob violence, gunfire, damage to electronic voting machines, and fake voters entering the booths, voting will be repeated at 11 polling stations.
'Doctor Who' star Ncuti Gatwa says that before he took control of the TARDIS, he got advice from previous Doctors: 'They've all been absolute angels.' 'Doctor Who' star Ncuti Gatwa shares advice from previous Doctors
NEW: Patrick Harvie has said he will quit as Scottish Greens co-leader if his party vote to end its power sharing deal with the SNP ... Show more
Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68871847
Supreme Court Tosses Aside Kari Lake’s Voting Machine Lawsuit: The right-wing firebrand accused the high court of “institutional inertia” on election issues ...
thedailybeast.com/supreme-court-tosses-aside-kari-lakes-electronic-voting-lawsuit
From Disappointment To Relief: How Ukraine's Political Fortunes Changed In A Week
huffpost.com/entry/how-ukraine-political-fortunes-changed-in-a-week_n_6626e6c3e4b04378c08b2e51
Tennessee's governor says Volkswagen workers made a mistake in UAW union vote: Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee says he thinks workers at a Volkswagen plant in ...
apnews.com/article/volkswagen-uaw-union-vote-ef85b4319a9496f78835614e08a8cb9e
Elon Musk is a pigeon CEO, ‘he comes, sh*ts all over us, and goes’, says former Tesla manager
electrek.co/2024/04/22/elon-musk-pigeon-ceo-former-tesla-manager/
New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246372144/election-funding-dhs-grants
Great Britain: Parliament approves law on deportations to Rwanda: "Stop the boats" is the promise made by British Prime Minister Sunak. Anyone who comes to the ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/grossbritannien-parlament-genehmigt-gesetz-zu-abschiebungen-nach-ruanda-19672250.html
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Breaking News: The House resoundingly approved $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with bipartisan support. The Senate is expected to pass the ... Show more
House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - The New York Times
House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - The New York Times
For Democratic incumbent Joe Biden, who overwhelmingly won the youth vote in 2020, an erosion of his support among young voters could potentially dampen his ... Show more
Some young people see Trump as an answer to their economic woes | Reuters
Some young people see Trump as an answer to their economic woes | Reuters
Republican Jewish Coalition backs primary challenge to Virginia Rep. Bob Good: A major Republican Jewish group became the latest notable organization to back a ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4613009-republican-jewish-coalition-backs-primary-challenge-to-virginia-rep-bob-good/
NBA players gave the slight edge to Jordan over LeBron James when asked to vote on who the GOAT is 👀🐐
The rising cost of living has seen support for the nation's Labor Government drop dramatically, a new survey has revealed ... Show more
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