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Biden keeps needling Trump as he walks a tightrope over his rival’s trial: President Joe Biden might not be saying much about his Republican challenger’s ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/biden-campaign-trail-trump-criminal-trial/
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.
Columbia president Minouche Shafik faces criticism in all directions: When Minouche Shafik was announced as Columbia University’s president last year ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/business/minouche-shafik-columbia-president/
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/
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/
Amongst a slew of European earnings, consumer goods companies were in the spotlight. Industry giant Nestle missed its sales forecast and Unilever beat ... Show more www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/nestle-misses-quarterly-sales-estimates-2024-04-25/
Rep. Summer Lee, a Democrat who has been critical of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, prevailed in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary ... Show more #CeasefireNOW www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/pennsylvania-primary-election-summer-lee-win/
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.
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court arguments begin over Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution
bostonherald.com/2024/04/25/listen-live-supreme-court-arguments-begin-over-trumps-claim-of-absolute-immunity-from-prosecution/
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Biden keeps needling Trump as he walks a tightrope over his rival’s trial: President Joe Biden might not be saying much about his Republican challenger’s ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/biden-campaign-trail-trump-criminal-trial/
College protesters want their schools to divest from ties to Israel. Here's what that means
nbcnews.com/business/business-news/college-protesters-divest-from-israel-what-it-means-rcna149147
What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?: Real IDs will be the new standard for domestic travel and entering federal buildings.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/whats-the-deadline-for-real-ids-and-how-do-i-get-one-in-pa.html
Help! Megabus Canceled My Trip But Won’t Refund the Booking Fee.: A traveler spent $53.98 to reserve a bus ride from Philadelphia to Boston ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/travel/megabus-service-fees-refunds.html
Tyrese Maxey has become the first player to be named Most Improved Player after averaging 20 points per game in the prior season, per @hoopshype
Tyrese Maxey is averaging 14.5 half-court drives per game while shooting 72.2% (!) on drives through 2 games.
Also has a 13.8 AST% and 0 turnovers on drives ... Show more
The top rated players in the DAL/LAC series via LEBRON
1. Luka Doncic 6.37
2. Kyrie Irving 3.81
3. Kawhi Leonard 3.53
4. James Harden 3.48
5. Paul George 2 ... Show more
The top rated players in the NYK/PHI series via LEBRON
1. Joel Embiid 5.65
2. Jalen Brunson 3.41
3. Tyrese Maxey 1.90
4. Isaiah Hartenstein 1.74
5 ... Show more
CV board, in public mea culpa, votes to reinstate anti-bullying seminar by ‘30 Rock’ actor
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/cv-board-in-public-mea-culpa-resets-cancelled-anti-bullying-seminar-led-by-30-rock-actor.html
Suspect in Harrisburg, Pa. triple shooting arrested at Philly hotel: A man accused of shooting three people, including a 4-year-old child, was arrested Wednesday ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/25/harrisburg-suspect-triple-shooting-child-arrested/
Mandel’s Mailbag: The rarity of the Arch Manning plan and 2024’s top QB conference
theathletic.com/5440861/2024/04/24/cfb-week-1-games-oklahoma-texas/
Lori and George Schappell, Long-Surviving Conjoined Twins, Die at 62: They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/health/lori-george-schappell-dead.html
KDKA Radio's Rick Dayton latest casualty of company-wide Audacy layoffs: Dayton confirmed that Wednesday was his last day at KDKA Radio.
post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2024/04/25/kdka-radio-rick-dayton-audacy-layoffs/stories/202404250090
The largest mobilization since the beginning of the Gaza war shakes up US universities
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-04-24/the-largest-mobilization-since-the-beginning-of-the-gaza-war-shakes-up-us-universities.html
Celebrate National Pretzel Day: Auntie Anne's, Wetzel's Pretzels among places to get deals
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/25/national-pretzel-day-2024/73398995007/
Will this former TV anchor give longtime Rep. Scott Perry a run for his political life?
pennlive.com/politics/2024/04/will-this-former-tv-anchor-give-longtime-rep-scott-perry-a-run-for-his-political-life.html
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Biden administration expands overtime, millions more will be eligible for extra pay
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/04/biden-administration-expands-overtime-millions-more-will-be-eligible-for-extra-pay.html
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Breakdown in military unit: Horses run through London covered in blood: During an exercise by the British Guards Cavalry, several horses bolted for unknown ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Pferde-laufen-blutueberstroemt-durch-London-article24898151.html
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/
Airlines must refund flyers with cash for delayed, canceled flights: DOT: New federal rules will require for airlines to promptly refund passengers for any ...
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/airlines-must-refund-flyers-with-cash-for-delayed-canceled-flights-dot.html
Paid articlePaid Referees missed fouls on 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, Nick Nurse’s timeout attempt in loss vs. Knicks
theathletic.com/5440076/2024/04/23/76ers-knicks-refs-missed-fouls-timeout/
Quick Glance: 76ers bemoan 'unacceptable' officiating after missed Game 2 chance
- 76ers lose Game 2 despite being up by 5 points in the final 47.3 seconds, resulting in a disappointing outcome.
- Knicks take the lead through a three-pointer after a mistake by Maxey, followed by crucial offensive actions that turn the game around.
- 76ers intend to file a complaint with the NBA as they feel disadvantaged by officiating decisions in Games 1 and 2.
- Despite efforts to resist the Knicks, the 76ers are down 0-2 and face a challenge to fight back in the series.
Trump's warning signs in suburbia: Trump "can't win without [suburban voters], especially in states like the Rust Belt states," one GOP strategist said ...
axios.com/2024/04/24/trump-2024-suburban-voters-protest-vote
Protest votes in Pennsylvania primary loom over Trump, Biden in November: More than 150,000 registered Republicans voted for Nikki Haley in the primary ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/trump-haley-biden-pennsylvania-primary/
Cicadas are so loud, people in this state are calling the cops: Trillions of red-eyed periodical cicadas are emerging from underground in parts of the U.S ...
pennlive.com/outdoors/2024/04/cicadas-are-so-loud-people-in-this-state-are-calling-the-cops.html
The Gateway Pundit declaring bankruptcy amid voter misinformation lawsuit: The site is facing a lawsuit over accusations that it committed ballot fraud to alter ...
axios.com/2024/04/24/gateway-pundit-bankruptcy-lawsuit
'Amazing' second grader wins first place in statewide braille reading challenge: Mars Area Elementary second grader Maryjane Eichenauer, 7, earned first place in ...
post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2024/04/24/pennsylvania-regional-braille-challenge/stories/202404250012
Pennsylvania redesigned its mail-in ballot envelopes amid litigation. Some voters still tripped up
apnews.com/article/pennsylvania-mail-ballots-primary-election-ff1fdc0b5fe86e25dcf7dbf6f55e0d1d
Large Pa. healthcare system laying off around 1,000 employees: The layoffs were systemwide.
pennlive.com/health/2024/04/large-pa-healthcare-system-laying-off-around-1000-employees-report.html
State police mum days after trooper’s crash that injured 3 near Gettysburg: Police have not released any information about the crash four days later ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/state-police-mum-days-after-troopers-crash-that-injured-3-near-gettysburg.html
Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions: The Milwaukee Brewers (15-8) and Pittsburgh Pirates (13-12) meet for the finale of a 4-game ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/sports-betting/2024/04/24/milwaukee-brewers-at-pittsburgh-pirates-odds-picks-and-predictions-10/73448708007/
‘Gentle giant’ pup up for adoption will steal your heart and couch. Meet Bazooka Joe
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287938840.html
Turkey hunting season begins soon in Pa.: Here’s what you should know: The Pennsylvania Game Commission has released a list of dates, requirements and tips for ...
pennlive.com/outdoors/2024/04/turkey-hunting-season-begins-soon-in-pa-heres-what-you-should-know.html
Paid articlePaid Ship repair facility to close; dozens of employees to be laid off: The facility is expected to close in June.
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/ship-repair-facility-to-close-dozens-of-employees-to-be-laid-off.html
Protests embroil Columbia, other campuses as tensions flare over war in Gaza: Live updates
eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/22/columbia-university-pro-palestinian-protests-israel-updates/73409061007/
Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
- Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
- At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.
- The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.
- The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
Trump Wins Pennsylvania Primary, but Remains Haunted by Haley: Nikki Haley, who dropped out of the race more than a month ago, won more than 155,000 votes ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/politics/pennsylvania-primary-takeaways.html
Trump Wins Pennsylvania Primary, but Remains Haunted by Haley: Nikki Haley, who dropped out of the race more than a month ago, won more than 155,000 votes ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/politics/pennsylvania-primary-takeaways.html
‘Lost touch with reality’: How TikTok’s vaunted lobbying operation went wrong: The app always faced an uphill battle in Congress because of its owner’s ties to ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/24/tiktok-china-lobbying-washington-00154232
Quick Glance: Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law, ByteDance Forced to Sell
- After signaling his intention, President Joe Biden signs the foreign aid package including the TikTok ban bill into law.
- The U.S. Senate passes a bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.
- ByteDance has nine months to sell TikTok to comply with the law.
- The U.S. government has been persistent in trying to ban TikTok due to national security concerns.
76ers' Tyrese Maxey Wins NBA's Most Improved Player for 2023–24 Season: Philadelphia's All-Star point guard took home another award this season ...
si.com/nba/2024/04/23/76ers-tyrese-maxey-wins-most-improved-player
2024 NFL mock draft roundup: Who are the Philadelphia Eagles taking in the NFL Draft?
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2024/04/24/2024-nfl-mock-drafts-philadelphia-eagles/73431645007/
2 dead in suspected murder-suicide at central Pa. home: A 67-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were found dead inside their Southampton Township home ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/2-dead-in-suspected-murder-suicide-at-central-pa-home.html
Paid articlePaid Restaurant in Dauphin County is one of ‘America’s Best’: The online show will visit the Potato Coop in early May to film an episode.
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/restaurant-in-dauphin-county-is-one-of-americas-best.html
How will Caleb Williams fit into the team culture the Chicago Bears are building? ‘He’s all ball, wants to work.’
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/chicago-bears-caleb-williams-nfl-draft-4/
Muschett High athletes eager to compete at their first Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States - Muschett High School's track and field head coach, Garth Smythe ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/muschett-high-athletes-eager-compete-first-penn-relays/
Pennsylvania primary live updates: What's on the 2024 ballot, plus races to watch
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/23/pennsylvania-elections-live-updates-2024/73414547007/
Haley voters persist in Pennsylvania as Biden, Trump sweep state: U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trumpon Tuesday easily won their ...
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Sky-high proposal: Pilot proposes to stewardess girlfriend, video has netizens reaching for tissues
indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/sky-high-proposal-pilot-proposes-stewardess-girlfriend-9290562/
House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests: Johnson’s visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a college ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/mike-johnson-house-speaker-columbia-student-gaza-protests/
Christian Encarnacion-Strand leads a big day for the Reds' offense in win over Phillies
cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2024/04/23/christian-encarnacion-strand-key-for-reds-offense-in-win-over-phillies/73431462007/
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/
See all of the highlights from the 2024 TIME100 summit time.com/collection/time100-summit-gala-2024/ Thank you to Premier Partner www.booking.com/index.de.html ; Signature Partners Citi, Merck ... Show more
In high-stakes Pennsylvania Senate race, can Casey and McCormick outrun Biden and Trump?
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/24/presidential-politics-weighs-on-high-stakes-pennsylvania-senate-race-biden-trump-casey-mccormick/73430541007/
More than 25% of U.S. adults over 50 expect never to retire: AARP: About 1 in 4 have no retirement savings, according to research that shows how a graying ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/04/more-than-25-of-us-adults-over-50-expect-never-to-retire-aarp.html
Gov. Shapiro jabs at university leaders over safety concerns during pro-Palestinian protests
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/gov-shapiro-jabs-at-university-leaders-over-safety-concerns-during-pro-palestinian-protests.html
McCormick and Casey Win Senate Primaries, Setting Up Battle in Pennsylvania: Senator Bob Casey, the Democratic incumbent, will face David McCormick ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/politics/mccormick-casey-pennsylvania-senate.html
Quick Glance: Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate Showdown: Casey vs. McCormick
- Bob Casey and David McCormick's primary victories set the stage for a high-stakes U.S. Senate contest in Pennsylvania.
- The upcoming general election campaign promises to be intense, with Casey's focus on 'greedflation' and McCormick challenging his opponent's policies.
- The race holds significance in determining Senate control, with Casey as a Biden ally and McCormick endorsed by Trump, impacting the delicate Senate majority balance.
- The candidates' differing approaches to key issues like economy, immigration, and foreign policy will shape the outcome in a pivotal 2024 election year.
NFL tampering probe won't affect 2024 draft picks for Eagles, Falcons: The NFL's investigation into potential tampering by the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia ...
reuters.com/sports/nfl-tampering-probe-wont-affect-2024-draft-picks-eagles-falcons-2024-04-23/
Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246594938/pro-palestinian-campus-protests-columbia-yale-nyu
Today’s Campus Protest Crackdowns Are All Too Familiar to Me: I lived through a similar college crisis after 9/11. The lessons of that era are urgent.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/columbia-protests-israel-gaza-university-campus-censorship.html
Pa. primaries 2024: Biden, Trump win nominations; important races set for November - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/23/pennsylvania-primary-election-casey-mccormick/9711713818594/
Harrisburg area’s air quality is among worst on East Coast: report: Dauphin and Allegheny counties were the worst in the six-state mid-Atlantic region.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/harrisburg-areas-air-quality-is-among-worst-on-east-coast-report.html
Paid articlePaid Pennsylvania Primary Election Results 2024: Get live results and maps from the 2024 Pennsylvania primary elections.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/23/us/elections/results-pennsylvania-primary.html
2024 NFL Draft: Dallas Turner, Byron Murphy lead odds for first defender selected
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/04/24/nfl-draft-odds-top-defense-players/73442015007/
Status of 2 Rite Aid stores on same central Pa. street might be causing some confusion among customers
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/status-of-2-rite-aid-stores-on-same-central-pa-street-might-be-causing-some-confusion-among-customers.html
Paid articlePaid Skeletal remains found near abandoned Pa. home ID’d as 17-year-old girl: Kaitlin Whoolery had been reported missing back in November.
pennlive.com/crime/2024/04/skeletal-remains-found-near-abandoned-pa-home-idd-as-17-year-old-girl.html
California, 21 other states back EPA vehicle emissions rules: A group of 22 states led by California and five cities are backing the U.S. Environmental ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/california-21-other-states-back-epa-vehicle-emissions-rules-2024-04-23/
Philadelphia-style hoagie shop announces it’s closing one unit in Cumberland County
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/philadelphia-style-hoagie-shop-announces-its-closing-one-unit-in-cumberland-county.html
Paid articlePaid Casey commits to 3 U.S. Senate debates; ‘See you there,’ McCormick says: U.S. Senate candidates will debate in Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/casey-commits-to-3-us-senate-debates-see-you-there-says-mccormick.html
Pa.’s summer 2024 forecast is sultry and soggy: Summer 2024 in Pennsylvania is shaping up to be a very hot and muggy one, according to early forecasts.
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/sultry-soggy-heres-pas-summer-2024-forecast.html
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Why loose horses were seen bolting through London - and where they ended up: The seven horses created havoc in central London after escaping and rushing down the ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/loose-horses-were-seen-bolting-32661022
Frost advisory affecting part of Pennsylvania Thursday: The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for Perry, Dauphin and Lebanon counties.
pennlive.com/weather-alerts/2024/04/frost-advisory-affecting-part-of-pennsylvania-thursday.html
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