King Charles to Resume Public Royal Duties Amid Cancer Treatment: The king’s cancer treatment will continue but doctors are “pleased with the progress made so ...
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Quick Glance: King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Next Week
- King Charles III will return to his public duties next week following recovery from cancer treatment.
- Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he will visit a cancer treatment center to meet specialists and patients.
- The King will fulfill upcoming engagements and host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a state visit in June.
- No further specifics on his health condition were disclosed, but he is grateful for the opportunity to resume public duties.
Musk and Australia argue over video of knife attack on X: In Sydney, a priest was attacked with a knife during a mass that was broadcast live on the internet ...
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Quick Glance: Dispute Over Video of Knife Attack on X
- The owner of X, Elon Musk, refuses to delete the video of a knife attack in Sydney from his platform, leading to a dispute with the Australian authorities.
- Australian authorities demand the global removal of the video, while X is only willing to block access in Australia.
- Elon Musk defends freedom of speech and criticizes the authorities for limiting free expression.
- Authorities file a lawsuit to force the removal of the video, while Musk is criticized for publishing violent content on his platform.
Pro-Palestinian protests expand where are the hot spots?: Students are now protesting against the war in Gaza at dozens of universities and occupying campuses ...
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Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Protests: An Overview
- Pro-Palestinian protests spread across US universities, with some demands being antisemitic.
- Originating at Columbia University, the movement expanded nationwide.
- Students call for ending ties with Israel, university administrations react diversely.
- Protests mostly peaceful, potential continuation post-semester.
Elections in the USA: What a Trump 2.0 government would mean: The Republican's first term in office was chaotic, but ultimately without much damage ...
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Large tornado seen touching down in Nebraska: Severe and powerful storms have moved across several US states, leaving many experiencing power shortages.
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Quick Glance: Large Tornado Spotted in Nebraska
- Multiple storms are moving across Iowa and Nebraska. A resident in Lincoln spotted a tornado forming in the distance. Thousands are experiencing power shortages according to local media.
Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
After years of discussions: Mexico bans so-called sexual conversion therapies: Torture methods for the alleged treatment of homosexuals and transsexuals will be ...
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War against Ukraine: USA announces new military package for Kiev: After the approval of new aid by the US Congress, Washington wants to deliver more weapons to ...
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Secrets, lies and payoffs laid bare in week 1 of Trump trial testimony: The Trump trial in New York: Witness David Pecker faces cross-examination
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Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy
- During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.
- Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.
- Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.
- Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.
South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
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Quick Glance: South Dakota Governor Writes About Killing Dog in New Book
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a potential running mate for Donald Trump, discusses in a new book the killing of her dog Cricket and an unpleasant goat.
- In her book, Noem recounts how Cricket attacked and killed other animals during a hunting trip, leading to significant backlash.
- In addition to the controversial dog story, Noem also details shooting an aggressive goat, sparking further outrage on social media platforms.
- The governor defended her actions, urging readers to pre-order her book for more candid stories, despite mixed reactions and criticism.
In private, Biden shifts from frustration to confidence that he'll beat Trump: Over the past several weeks, Biden has privately expressed confidence that he’s ...
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Quick Glance: Fact Check: Biden Repeats Claim of Arrest for Defending Civil Rights. Still No Evidence
- President Joe Biden reiterated his story of allegedly trying to defend the civil rights of Black Americans on 'The Howard Stern Show.' However, there is no evidence to support his claim of ever being arrested at a civil rights protest, as noted by 'The Washington Post' and 'PolitiFact.'
- Biden has told the story of his supposed presence at a specific protest in Delaware at least twice without mentioning an arrest. He stated that the police simply took him home on that day.
- It is impossible to prove definitively whether Biden was present at this or a similar protest over 60 years ago. He has also made other false claims about his personal life in the past.
- Biden falsely claimed to have 'driven an 18-wheeler' and that he never earned $400,000 in a year. During his 2020 presidential campaign, he claimed to have been 'arrested' as a US senator while trying to visit South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela in prison, which turned out to be untrue.
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
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Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
- The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.
- The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.
- In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
Opinion | This Whole King Trump Thing Is Getting Awfully Literal: The former president’s claim that he has absolute immunity for criminal acts taken in office as ...
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Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
- Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.
- The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.
- The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.
- The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
Charges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers in Arizona fake electors case
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Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
About 1 in 4 U.S. adults over 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds
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Safety regulator probing whether Tesla’s recall of 2 million vehicles with Autopilot was adequate to fix safety threat
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Tesla's Autopilot Recall Effectiveness
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla's Autopilot recall after 20 more crashes occurred post-recall.
- The recall involved over 2 million vehicles and utilized an online software update to enhance driver warnings.
- Concerns were raised regarding the recall's efficacy as crashes persisted after the fix.
- The investigation aims to determine why post-recall issues were not addressed and whether they pose a safety risk.
Hush money trial in New York: Trump's former assistant created address book entry for "Stormy"
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They found safe spaces on TikTok. A ban could devastate their communities.: With President Biden signing a bill that could ban TikTok, groups such as GriefTok ...
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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.
US Air Force awards $13 bln Doomsday plane contract to Sierra Nevada: The U.S. Air Force said on Friday that it has awarded a $13 billion contract to Sierra ...
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US food regulator gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination
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US election 2024: Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?: A handful of mega-rich donors have emerged as key backers of Republican presidential candidate ...
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Quick Glance: US Election 2024: Mega-Rich Donors Backing Trump
- Several ultra-wealthy donors have emerged as key figures supporting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, collectively donating over $50 million for his candidacy against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.
- Timothy Mellon, Isaac and Laura Perlmutter, Linda McMahon, Robert Bigelow, and Patricia Duggan are some of the top donors backing Trump, based on an analysis of campaign finance disclosures to the Federal Election Commission.
- Mellon, an heir of the Mellon banking family, also supports independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Perlmutter, former chairman of Marvel Entertainment, has contributed to Trump's campaigns. McMahon, former wrestling entrepreneur, also donates to Trump. Bigelow, a hotel tycoon, has donated significant funds to Trump. Duggan, a donor to the Church of Scientology, is also financially supporting Trump.
- The donations from these individuals amount to millions of dollars, highlighting how mega-rich donors play a crucial role in financing Trump's candidacy and how their support impacts his campaign.
Live updates: US college campuses see pro-Palestinian protests: Pro-Palestinian protests continue at major US universities where several schools have called ...
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken snapped up a Taylor Swift album along with one by classic Chinese rocker Dou Wei during an unexpected detour to a Beijing ...
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Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back
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New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
New ethical guidelines for tax professionals announced following global scandals - ICIJ
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Orca calf stranded in British Columbia lagoon for more than a month swims out on her own
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North Korea accuses US of politicizing human rights issues: North Korea accused the United States on Saturday of politicizing human rights in the East Asian ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea accuses US of politicizing rights concerns
- North Korea accuses the United States of politically instrumentalizing human rights in the East Asian country, condemning it as political provocation and conspiracy.
- Pyongyang criticized Washington for using human rights as a means for invasions and hostile behavior towards North Korea, threatening decisive actions to safeguard its sovereignty and safety.
- An annual report by the US State Department this week highlighted 'significant human rights issues' in North Korea, including arbitrary killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and other cruel treatments by government authorities.
- Additionally, North Korea criticized the US for urging them to cease missile launches and emphasized the continuation of their space reconnaissance mission to enhance the country's security.
New York to require internet providers to charge low-income residents $15 for broadband
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🔊 In an interview with @Reuters, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said there are a range of options when it comes to dealing with frozen Russian assets ...
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Wang Yi tells Antony Blinken not to step on China's red lines: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.
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🔊 ‘I wouldn't take anything off the table.’ Listen to @SecYellen on how the US is handling China's overcapacity on the Reuters World News podcast
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US postpones decision on aid to Israeli army battalion accused of abuses against Palestinians
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D.C. police rejected GWU’s plea to sweep out university protesters: City officials worried about the optics of moving against a small number of peaceful ...
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Ex-Space Shuttle boss corrects the record on Hubble upgrade mission: Under Flight Rules, the crew should have turned back to Earth
theregister.com/2024/04/26/sts_109_shuttle_mission/
Apple’s (AAPL) OpenAI Talks Intensify as It Seeks to Add AI Features: Apple Inc. has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the startup’s technology to ...
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President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump. Trump says he's ready to go
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US Homeland Security names AI safety, security advisory board: The U.S. Homeland Security Department (DHS) on Friday announced a blue-ribbon board that includes ...
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🔊 As the US Supreme Court weighs former president Donald Trump's immunity case, conservative justices appear to lean toward partial presidential immunity ...
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NASA still doesn’t understand root cause of Orion heat shield issue: “When we stitch it all together, we’ll either have flight rationale or we won’t."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/nasa-still-doesnt-understand-root-cause-of-orion-heat-shield-issue/
Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris, pardon recipients to discuss criminal justice reform
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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.
Bird flu: traces detected in US milk; senators push for action: Colorado became the ninth U.S. state to report a dairy herd infected with bird flu on Friday as ...
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Fed seen on track for Sept start to US rate cuts: U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers sifting through the latest inflation data will find little to fuel a sense of ...
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Social Media Reacts To Donald Trump's Courthouse Birthday Greeting To His Wife: "It would be nice to be with her, but I’m at a courthouse for a rigged trial ...
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U.S. chip bans not meant to hobble China's growth, Blinken says: U.S. export controls on sending advanced computing chips to China are not meant to hold back ...
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How to prep for a layoff you know is coming: In March, U.S. layoffs rose by 7 percent, up from 84,638 job cuts in February to 90,309, the highest rate since ...
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Japanese Emperor Naruhito to pay state visit to UK, Buckingham Palace says: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako will pay a state visit to ...
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Columbia campus protester apologises for 'kill Zionists' comments: The Columbia student had said "Zionists don't deserve to live" in recently resurfaced video.
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Two indicted for illegally exporting chip gear from US to China: One Chinese national arrested in Chicago while another suspect thought to be abroad
theregister.com/2024/04/26/2_indicted_for_illegal_china_exports/
NFL commissioner wants to put Super Bowl on Presidents Day weekend: National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday he wants the league to move ...
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U.S. Secretary of State Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General CQ Brown speak after a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact ... Show more
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Forecasting pioneer: ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: A notable forecaster of presidential elections said in a recent interview that “a lot ...
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Can an online library of classic video games ever be legal?: Preservationists propose access limits, but industry worries about a free "online arcade."
arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/can-an-online-library-of-classic-video-games-ever-be-legal/
The report from the US Commerce Department showed a strong consumer spending last month, offering some relief to financial markets spooked by worries of ... Show more
Federal judge upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll case and denies Trump’s motion for a new trial
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Quick Glance: Court Rejects Trump's Bid for New Trial Against E. Jean Carroll
- A federal judge rejected former President Donald Trump’s request for a new trial—or to throw out the $83.3 million defamation ruling—against writer E. Jean Carroll, marking the latest legal loss for the former president.
- In the Thursday ruling rejecting the request for a new trial or the judgment to be dismissed, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump’s argument was “without merit,” made “conspicuously without success” and “defies common sense.”
- Robbie Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyer, told Forbes in a statement they are “pleased with though not surprised by” the court’s decision, adding the award was “entirely reasonable” because of Trump’s continued defamation, “hatred and disdain.”
- In January, a jury determined Trump had to pay Carroll $83.3 million in damages after she accused him of sexual assault. Previously, another jury found Trump liable for sexual assault in the 1990s and subsequent defamation, ordering him to pay $5 million.
China warns US of rising ‘negative factors’ in bilateral ties: World is watching to see if rivalry will ‘break out into conflict’, foreign minister Wang Yi tells ...
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Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers: The Federal Trade Commission has voted to restore rules to prevent broadband internet ...
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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.
Court upholds New York law that says ISPs must offer $15 broadband: New York obtains significant win for states' ability to regulate broadband.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/court-upholds-new-york-law-that-says-isps-must-offer-15-broadband/
U.S. Treasury refunding set to offer relief from supply rises: The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to offer markets some relief next week when it details ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-treasury-refunding-set-offer-relief-supply-rises-2024-04-26/
US FDA approves Pfizer's gene therapy for rare bleeding disorder
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Quick Glance: FDA approves Pfizer’s gene therapy for hemophilia B
- The FDA has approved Pfizer's first gene therapy drug for a rare inherited bleeding disorder.
- Beqvez, a unique gene therapy drug by Pfizer, has been approved for adults with moderate to severe hemophilia B.
- The drug enables patients to produce Factor IX themselves to prevent and control bleeding.
- Pfizer is competing with a similar treatment from CSL Behring and planning more gene therapies for various genetic disorders.
Power of providers limited: US authority FCC reinstates net neutrality: Rules against giving preference to individual internet services were introduced under ...
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'Your Jewish students cannot be sacrificed': Jewish leaders, students address universities
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798835
Former Capitol officer on Trump support of Jan. 6 rioters: ‘He’s a sick individual’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4623993-former-capitol-officer-trump-sick-individual/
One measure of inflation reinforces Federal Reserve's reluctance to cut interest rates
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Quick Glance: Rising Key Fed Inflation Measure in March
- In March, inflation remained strong, with an important indicator closely monitored by the Federal Reserve indicating elevated price pressures.
- The personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy increased 2.8% from a year ago in March, above expectations.
- Both the all-items PCE price gauge and the core index increased by 2.7%, higher than estimates, leading to a positive market reaction.
- Markets reacted mildly to the data, with Wall Street set to open higher, while Treasury yields fell and the probability of rate cuts increased slightly.
Columbia protesters say they're at an impasse with administrators and will continue anti-war camp
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Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Former President Trump asserts the deadly 2017 Charlottesville rally “was a little peanut” compared to the pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses.
Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
- Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.
- Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.
- Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.
- Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
Raskin: Supreme Court should be moved ‘over to the RNC headquarters’: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said the U.S. Supreme Court should be moved to the Republican ...
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US monthly inflation rose moderately in March according to the report from the Commerce Department which also showed that strong consumer spending last month ... Show more
Some student loan borrowers may need to apply for forgiveness by April 30: Eligible borrowers who consolidate loans on time may see thousand of dollars of ...
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Tennessee lawmakers approve bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
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Quick Glance: Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill Criminalizing Adults Aiding Minors in Gender-Affirming Care
- Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse approved a bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.
- The bill closely resembles language from an anti-abortion trafficking proposal approved by Tennessee Republican lawmakers the day before.
- Critics caution about the broad application of the law, ranging from discussing care options with adolescents to aiding in travel to states with looser gender-affirming care restrictions.
- Tennessee has enacted more anti-LGBTQ+ laws than any other state since 2015, as identified by the Human Rights Campaign, calling it a staggering assault on their constituents.
Moment puppy realized he was being saved after being dumped in sack and dumped: A viral video captured the heart-wrenching moment a puppy realized that humans ...
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SCOTUS leaned towards some immunity for Donald Trump as it heard arguments over the former president's claim from prosecution for trying to undo his 2020 ... Show more
US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity | Reuters
US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity | Reuters
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Nixon administration could’ve started monitoring CO2 levels but didn’t: President Nixon's science advisors recommended building global CO2 monitoring network ...
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Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election probe: The indictments cap a year-long investigation by Arizona Attorney General Kris ...
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Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator
- Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.
- The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.
- The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.
- Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
DONALD TRUMP TRIAL LIVE: Hush money testimony continues with former tabloid publisher David Pecker facing more questions
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The Biden administration plans to impose new restrictions on firearms exports and increase scrutiny on transactions to limit diversions of guns to drug cartels ...
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