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Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
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Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
Girl Scout who created banned book nooks thanks Hanover for 'censoring' her Gold Award
richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-girl-scout-gold-award-censored-book-nooks-banned-hcps/article_0881a8be-02b7-11ef-9a19-03a5be827fa0.html
Quick Glance: Hanover Girl Scout Thanks for Censoring Gold Award
- Girl Scout who created 'Banned Book Nooks' spoke at County Board of Supervisors.
- Kate Lindley won the Girl Scout Gold Award, but the proclamation was censored.
- Lindley's 'Free to Read' project brought banned books to public locations.
- Hanover school district removed around 100 books from school libraries, sparking controversy.
What Directors Love About Nicole Kidman: As the actress receives a life achievement award from the American Film Institute this week ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/movies/nicole-kidman-roles.html
Quick Glance: Nicole Kidman to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award
- Nicole Kidman is set to be the first Australian to receive the AFI Life Achievement Award.
- Prior to the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award ceremony, the Oscar-winning actress reflects on her first film, 'Bush Christmas' from 1983.
- Kidman had her breakthrough six years after 'Bush Christmas' in 'Dead Calm' from 1989, leading to international recognition.
- The 56-year-old actress will receive the AFI Life Achievement Award on Saturday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with the tribute airing on TNT and Turner Classic Movies at a later date.
Biden administration issues new rules on airline fees and refunds: The Biden administration is setting new rules on airline fees and refunds ...
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Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
'Everyone Should Celebrate': FCC Restores Net Neutrality Rules: "Today marks the last day that internet service providers can continue to put profit over ...
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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.
China’s EV supply chain dominance risks ‘collapse’ of US subsidies, warns South Korea
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Quick Glance: South Korea Warns of Collapse of US Subsidies Due to Chinese EV Supply Chain Dominance
- China’s grip on the EV supply chain threatens US subsidies, warns South Korea.
- South Korea warns that China’s control over a crucial battery material will make it nearly impossible for any electric vehicle makers to qualify for President Joe Biden's subsidy scheme.
- The United States announced last week that they will provide up to $6.4 billion in federal subsidies to the South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics, investing $40 billion in its Texas facilities for cutting-edge logic chips, advanced packaging, and next-generation chip technology research and development.
About 1 in 4 U.S. adults over 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds
pbs.org/newshour/economy/about-1-in-4-us-adults-over-50-say-they-expect-to-never-retire-an-aarp-study-finds
Burkina Faso army massacred 223 villagers in revenge attack - HRW: Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them ...
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Quick Glance: Burkina Faso Army Massacred 223 Civilians in Village Raid
- Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including many children, in attacks on two villages in the northern region on February 25.
- Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the massacres and international support to hold those responsible accountable.
- The country has been plagued by violence caused by jihadists, displacing over 2 million people, with a majority being children.
- Burkina Faso's army engaged in retaliatory actions, accusing civilians of collaborating with militants, resulting in massacres.
Biden leans into courting union workers by bashing Trump: ‘He looks down on us’: President Biden put his strategy of appealing to union workers on display ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4618388-biden-courting-union-workers-bashing-trump/
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.
Electric cars: How good are they really?: The electric car should be the means of transport of the future. But does their share remain small? Why is it and how ...
quarks.de/technik/mobilitaet/e-autos-wie-gut-sind-sie-wirklich/
What we know about the protests erupting on college campuses across America: College campuses across the United States have erupted with pro-Palestinian protests ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/us/college-protests-what-is-happening/
Quick Glance: Protests at USC Lead to Cancellation of Commencement Ceremony
- The University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ceremony, prompting students at other locations with protests to wonder if their ceremonies will be disrupted next.
- USC's cancellation raised concerns among Columbia students, fearing their commencement could be disrupted. Other universities remain silent on potential adjustments to their ceremonies. Some students fear a domino effect following the protests at Columbia.
- Students who missed high school graduation ceremonies due to the pandemic expressed concerns about their upcoming college commencement. USC announced the cancellation of its main ceremony, while Columbia contemplates potential disruptions to ensure campus community safety.
- Universities like Yale and Michigan are addressing the possibility of protests during commencement activities. Columbia students report a rise in animosity on campus, particularly between Jewish and pro-Palestinian groups.
Legal lower limit: Klingbeil demands significantly higher minimum wage: Will the minimum wage soon rise to 14 or even 15 euros? If SPD leader Klingbeil has his ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/mindestlohn-lars-klingbeil-fordert-deutliche-anhebung-der-untergrenze-a-efacab21-4cda-48ad-8bba-af5327377b4b
US penalties aren’t stopping Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians: Biden administration has focused punishments on Israeli settlers but Palestinians on the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/us-penalties-arent-stopping-israeli-settler-attacks-on-palestinians
Arizona House votes to repeal abortion ban, advancing issue to state Senate: GOP anxieties about the politics of a near-total abortion ban have led to an ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/arizona-abortion-ban/
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.
Jill Biden launches bike ride for wounded service members, stresses need to support vets
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Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently: Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can ...
npr.org/2024/04/25/1247177492/why-experts-say-inflation-is-relatively-low-but-voters-feel-differently
Quick Glance: Disappointing Q1 Economic Growth and Implications
- The U.S. GDP grew at a rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, falling below expectations due to slower inventory replenishment and weak export growth.
- Despite the disappointing growth last quarter, this could potentially alter the views of Fed officials who were not keen on cutting rates following an upsurge in consumer prices.
- Some analysts believe that the weaker-than-expected report indicates the beginning of a broader economic slowdown.
- The report also highlights the performance of other sectors of the economy, such as the surge in housing construction, business investment growth, slower government spending, and the impact of trade on economic growth.
AfD: Is it a peace party? Probably not: At least since the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine, the AfD has positioned itself as a peace party ...
stern.de/politik/afd--ist-sie-eine-friedenspartei--eher-nicht-34656224.html
Quick Glance: AfD and Espionage: Intense Debate in Bundestag
- The Greens criticize the AfD for contacts with Russia and China.
- Von Notz calls the AfD a disgrace and anti-democratic.
- Faeser warns of espionage and criticizes the AfD objectively.
- Employee of AfD's lead candidate Krah arrested for espionage.
Burkina Faso's military massacred over 220 civilians, including children, in two villages on February 25th, 2024, according to a recent HRW report ... Show more
Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers
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Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong: The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.
npr.org/2024/04/21/1244899635/civil-war-confederate-statue-markers-sign-history
Ben Gvir asks police to 'protect Jewish communities outside of Israel': Far-right minister wants emergency security response squads to aid Jewish ...
middleeasteye.net/news/ben-gvir-police-protect-jewish-communities-outside-israel
The Illogical Relationship Americans Have With Animals: A new book explores the roots of our love for certain creatures—and our indifference toward many others.
theatlantic.com/books/archive/2024/04/our-kindred-creatures-bill-wasik-monica-murphy-book-review/678102/
Who is Jeff Yass, the TikTok billionaire pumping millions into the Texas voucher fight?
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/02/29/who-is-jeff-yass-the-tiktok-billionaire-pumping-millions-into-the-texas-voucher-fight/
Wisconsin has received a $62.4 million solar energy grant for low-income households
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/24/wisconsin-receives-62-4m-solar-energy-grant-for-low-income-households/73426709007/
State legislators in Tennessee passed a bill that would allow teachers and school staff in the state to be armed. Protests broke out in the Tennessee General ... Show more www.cnn.com/2024/04/23/us/tennessee-teachers-gun-carry-bill/
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
Meta's open source AI is a blow to Google and OpenAI: Mark Zuckerberg is ruining the market for his competitors with his open source strategy. Investors doubt ...
nzz.ch/technologie/facebook-konzern-meta-verschenkt-seine-kuenstliche-intelligenz-eine-kampfansage-an-google-und-openai-ld.1827392
Quick Glance: Microsoft's Leadership in AI Threatens Amazon Cloud Dominance
- Microsoft is poised to potentially surpass Amazon in the cloud computing market with innovative AI features.
- Upcoming quarterly reports from Microsoft will illuminate the impacts of AI investments.
- Microsoft's Azure cloud service could experience significant growth fueled by generative AI.
- Google and Amazon are also focusing on integrating AI into their cloud services.
Dozens dead as floods wreak havoc across Kenya: Heavy rain has triggered widespread flooding as rivers burst their banks.
abcnews.go.com/International/dozens-dead-floods-wreak-havoc-kenya/story
Meet the Denver Zoo’s new baby sloth: The Denver Zoo’s sloth parents Charlotte and Elliot gained a new family member Friday with the birth of their fourth baby ...
denverpost.com/2024/04/24/denver-zoo-new-baby-sloth-pup/
Biden administration finalizes new rules for power plants in one of its most significant climate actions to-date
cnn.com/2024/04/25/climate/biden-epa-power-plant-rule-climate/
Quick Glance: New EPA Rules Target Emissions Reduction at Power Plants
- The Biden administration aims to compel coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or close down.
- The rules target limiting greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants and reducing toxic pollutants from coal-fired plants.
- The plan includes measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, toxic wastewater pollutants, and safely manage coal ash.
- The actions are expected to face opposition from industry groups and Republican-leaning states, while environmental groups see it as a crucial step in combating climate change.
Jordanian doctor risked her life to help deliver Palestinian babies in Gaza: Weeks after the start of the Israeli onslaught against Gaza, Jordanian obstetrician ...
middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-war-jordan-doctor-volunteer-deliver-palestinian-babies
Melania Trump Reappears in the Public Eye, in Black: At the Log Cabin Republicans’ fund-raiser, the former first lady stepped into the campaign spotlight ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/style/melania-trump-log-cabin-republicans.html
Animals get stressed during eclipses. But not for the reason you think: After studying various species earlier this month, some scientists now say they ...
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246957093/total-solar-eclipse-stressed-animals-out
The goal of the campus Jew-haters: To render Israel indefensible, in both senses of the word
timesofisrael.com/the-goal-of-the-campus-jew-haters-to-render-israel-indefensible-in-both-senses-of-the-word/
Surgeons perform first combined heart pump and pig kidney transplant: The first transplant surgery to combine a mechanical heart pump as well as a gene-edited ...
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Quick Glance: Revolutionary Transplant: Heart Pump and Pig Kidney
- The first transplant surgery combining a mechanical heart pump and a gene-edited pig kidney was successfully performed at NYU Langone Health.
- The patient, 54-year-old Lisa Pisano from New Jersey, received the heart pump and pig kidney due to heart failure and end-stage kidney disease.
- Experts view xenotransplants as crucial to addressing organ shortages by transplanting animal organs into humans.
- Gene editing aims to prevent the human immune system from rejecting the animal organs, facilitating successful transplantations.
Government watchdog alleges Trump campaign broke the law trying to hide legal payments
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/24/donald-trump-campaign-legal-bills-complaint/73444749007/
Six-year-old still missing: Camera footage shows boy alone in residential area: Rescue workers and volunteers have been searching for a six-year-old since Monday ...
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On April 17, the N.Y.P.D. arrested more than 100 pro-Palestine student protesters who had set up an encampment in the center of Columbia University’s campus ... Show more www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/how-columbias-campus-was-torn-apart-over-gaza
German government raises its growth forecast slightly: The mood in the German economy has improved significantly for the third time in a row ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/bundesregierung-hebt-ihre-wachstumsprognose-leicht-19675081.html
Pro-Palestinian protests planned for the White House Correspondents Association dinner
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/pro-palestinian-protests-white-house-correspondents-dinner-rcna149074
130 million Americans routinely breathe unhealthy air, report finds: Climate change is making it harder to meet clean air goals, says the 25th annual State of ...
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Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
Sugar-sweetened beverages are a big source of added sugars for Americans.
What Too Much Sugar Does to Your Body: The bitter truth: How too much sugar can harm your physical and mental health. Find out with the help of WebMD's ...
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'Antisemitism and anarchy': Rabbi urges Jewish students to leave Columbia for their safety
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/21/columbia-rabbi-jewish-students-protest/73406502007/
A Daughter Reflects on What Philadelphia’s Chinatown Meant to Her Mother. - StoryCorps
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A federal judge gave a green light to the National Association of Realtors’ settlement, paving the way for an overhaul of the way people buy and sell their ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/24/homes/nar-settlement-broker-commissions-approval/index.html
Seder in the Streets: Hundreds Arrested in Brooklyn Protesting U.S. Arming of Israel
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“Seder in the Streets to Stop Arming Israel”: 100s Arrested at Jewish-Led Protest Near Schumer’s Home
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/schumer_seder
2024 NFL Draft: Here's why you won't be able to buy a Marvin Harrison Jr. jersey after he's picked in Round 1
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A busy slate of afternoon games today!
Only Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux have recorded more points in their first 50 #StanleyCup Playoff games than Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl ⛽️
Catch Game 2 ... Show more
Proving That I Belong in the Sport I Love: “I believe in empathy and the power of our collective voices. I believe in a future for trans athletes and our shared ...
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‘Son of Hamas’ Mosab Hassan Yousef: ‘If we finish Rafah, we finish Hamas’: Back in the public sphere after Oct. 7, the former terror scion turned undercover Shin ...
timesofisrael.com/son-of-hamas-mosab-hassan-yousef-if-we-finish-rafah-we-finish-hamas/
Meet the Birmingham Zoo's newest addition. The baby giraffe is the first giraffe born at the zoo since 2014.
Understanding the British government's plan to send migrants Rwanda: The 'Safety of Rwanda' bill passed by the British Parliament on Monday night has provoked ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/24/understanding-the-british-government-s-plan-to-send-migrants-rwanda_6669425_4.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.
Watch: A rare bird species, Blyth's Tragopan (Tragopan blythii), was recently spotted in the Phawngpui National Park in India’s north-eastern state of Mizoram ... Show more
May/June 2024: A collection of articles from the May/June 2024 issue of Foreign Affairs, including in-depth analysis, commentary ...
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“Seder in the Streets to Stop Arming Israel”: 100s Arrested at Jewish-Led Protest Near Schumer’s Home
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/schumer_seder
Tennessee win for UAW could open road for labor in South: For the first time the UAW has successfully organized a foreign-owned auto plant in the South – a move ...
csmonitor.com/Business/2024/0423/volkswagen-uaw-labor-unions-south
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Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/middleeast/israeli-military-us-sanctions-west-bank-intl/
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Concerns over antisemitism rise as Jews begin observing Passover : Protests on college campuses related to the Israel-Hamas War have many Jews nervous heading ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246380646/concerns-over-antisemitism-rise-as-jews-begin-observing-passover
LIVE: ‘Stop arming Israel’ Passover protest held in BrooklynJewish Voice for Peace holds a “seder in the street” before a protest outside Senator Chuck ... Show more #Reuters #live #news #IsraelHamaswar #Gaza #Passover #Brooklyn #NYC www.reuters.com/
Minneapolis will bid to host Sundance Film Festival: Sundance Film Festival organizers have said they’re open to moving away from Utah in 2027 ...
startribune.com/minneapolis-considers-bid-to-host-sundance-film-festival/600361061/
GM trucks drive Q1 profitability as EVs begin to gain traction: GM positive now that contract talks with the United Auto Workers are over, and its ability to ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2024/04/23/gm-trucks-drive-q1-profitability-as-evs-begin-to-gain-traction/73425637007/
Commentary: Bought the wrong trousers? More retailers don't want you to return them
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/us-online-retail-return-policy-refund-waste-transport-4285776
'Ban them all.' With Paris Games looming, Chinese doping scandal rocks Olympic sport
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246205969/china-swimming-doping-scandal-olympics
Jameela, baby gorilla born in Fort Worth, spends more time with new Cleveland zoo family
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Quick Glance: Jameela, Baby Gorilla Born in Fort Worth, Bonds with Cleveland Zoo Family
- The entire Cleveland Metroparks Zoo gorilla troop is accepting well the Fort Worth-born gorilla baby Jameela as they spend more time together, as per a video update on social media.
- Dr. Elena Less mentioned in the video the great behavior of Jameela's surrogate mom Freddy and Freddy's son Kayembe, who have been positively impacted by bonding with the baby.
- While tending to her two children simultaneously, Freddy is also guiding Kayembe on being gentle with his new little sister. She has intervened to correct Kayembe's behavior when he displayed aggression.
- Jameela was born several weeks premature by emergency C-section on Jan. 5 at the Fort Worth Zoo and had to be sent to Cleveland after her mother showed no interest in her. The Fort Worth Zoo attempted to find a surrogate mother among the other female gorillas with no success.
Melania Trump announces push to woo gay conservatives during Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, organizer says
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Quick Glance: Melania Trump Launches Initiative to Woo Gay Conservatives at Mar-a-Lago Fundraiser
- Melania Trump unveiled an initiative at a fundraiser to attract conservative gay support for Donald Trump's 2024 candidacy.
- The event aimed to strengthen ties with conservative LGBTQ+ supporters and invest resources in educational efforts and pro-Trump messages.
- Led by Richard Grenell, the first openly gay Cabinet member in the U.S., the initiative seeks to persuade the LGBTQ+ community that Donald Trump is the best choice.
- Melania Trump's involvement represents a stark contrast to past campaigns as she takes on a key role in supporting conservative gay and lesbian voters.
The ‘Squad’s’ Summer Lee beats back primary challenge : Although it was not the only factor in the race, the Israel-Hamas war undoubtedly hovered over the ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/summer-lee-wins-primary-00154023
Quick Glance: Summer Lee Secures Key Victory in Pennsylvania Primary
- Pennsylvania congresswoman Summer Lee successfully navigated a primary challenge on Tuesday, securing progressives one of their most crucial wins of this election cycle while preparing for an influx of pro-Israel funding targeting candidates supportive of a ceasefire.
- During the primaries, Lee emerged victorious against local council member Bhavini Patel, who had raised concerns about the stance of the progressive “Squad” member on the Gaza ceasefire.
- The resonance of this argument was evident among many of Lee’s supporters and local Democratic figures. The Allegheny County Democratic party formally endorsed Lee in February, marking their support for her for the first time after having backed her opponent in the 2022 primaries.
- Despite the pro-Israel lobby staying out of the picture, a Super Pac intervened in Lee’s primary to bolster Patel’s campaign. The Moderate Pac, with a mission to back centrist Democrats and significant funding from Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, allocated over $600,000 to support Patel.
Charity boss Gideon Falter calls on Met chief Mark Rowley to quit: Campaign Against Antisemitism leader Gideon Falter has told Good Morning Britain that Sir Mark ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/charity-boss-gideon-falter-calls-met-chief-mark-rowley-quit-20693294/
Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson give more than promised for Maui fire: The Entertainment Industry Foundation says the People's Fund of Maui, an initiative started ...
apnews.com/article/oprah-winfrey-dwayne-johnson-maui-wildfires-donation-5cf7db9c2bdab098fdc723b2f36d4010
Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?: Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on ...
ft.com/content/b34e8bc8-9f78-45c8-a15b-3df9cdfd858f
Quick Glance: The Future of South Korea's Economy: An Analysis
- South Korea's economy is facing challenges as the country strives to adapt its traditional growth model and reduce its reliance on manufacturing.
- A massive investment in chip factories in Yongin aims to strengthen the position of South Korea's semiconductor industry, while economists express concerns about future growth.
- With an aging population and declining productivity, South Korea is at risk of economic challenges as the government clings to proven growth drivers.
- South Korean companies must assert themselves in a changing global economic landscape and increase their innovation capacity to secure future growth.
Planned Parenthood Plans $10 Million Boost for Democrats in North Carolina: The party is banking on abortion access as an issue to animate the state’s ...
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After the Yale University police arrested 60 pro-Palestinian demonstrators — 47 of them students — who had pitched a weekend-long encampment on a plaza at the ... Show more
Post-1948 order ‘at risk of decimation’ amid war in Gaza, Ukraine: Amnesty: Annual report from international human rights group details hypocrisy of some of the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/post-1948-order-at-risk-of-decimation-amid-war-in-gaza-ukraine-amnesty
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