B.C. NDP cancels party fundraiser as outrage swirls around Selina Robinson: A protest is planned for outside the B.C. NDP caucus retreat in Surrey on Monday
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-ndp-cancels-party-fundraiser-as-outrage-swirls-around-selina-robinson-8209056
Premier David Eby calls banners over Highway 1 'hateful' and 'reprehensible': David Eby says "hateful" banners aimed at transgender people are "reprehensible" ...
vancouversun.com/news/local-news/bc-premier-david-eby-calls-highway-1-banners-hateful-reprehensible
Daphne Bramham: Efforts to recall David Eby dwindled away with barely a whimper: For weeks, the Recall David Eby movement spearheaded by anti-vaxxers and freedom ...
vancouversun.com/opinion/daphne-bramham-recall-efforts-dwindled-away-with-barely-a-whimper
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Call to teachers: GEW boss calls for discussion of AfD in class: Teachers should educate their students about the AfD's anti-constitutional tendencies ...
spiegel.de/panorama/bildung/lehrermangel-gew-chefin-fordert-auseinandersetzung-mit-afd-im-unterricht-a-f4d32438-8b60-45d8-882d-76c563fbb438
Oregon's Breakthrough Right-to-Repair Bill Is Now Law: Companies will no longer be allowed to use software checks to verify replacement parts in a major step ...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/oregon-governor-signs-nations-first-right-to-repair-bill-that-bans-part-pairing/
Quick Glance: Oregon Introduces Innovative Repair Freedom Law
- Oregon has enacted an innovative law that prohibits the practice of 'parts pairing' by device manufacturers.
- This law aims to not restrict the use of specific replacement components for electronic devices.
- The ban on parts pairing applies to devices manufactured after January 1, 2025, with the goal of extending device lifespans and reducing electronic waste.
- Oregon's legislation aligns with California in requiring manufacturers to provide essential repair resources to consumers and repair facilities without imposing high costs.
Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC: Volker Türk tells Jeremy Bowen there is a "plausible" case that Israel is using ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68679482
I Could Not Stay Silent: Annelle Sheline Resigns from State Dept. over U.S. Gaza Policy
democracynow.org/2024/3/28/annelle_sheline
Quick Glance: Resignation Due to US Support for Israel
- A senior official at the State Department resigned in protest against the almost impossible promotion of human rights due to US support for Israel's war in Gaza.
- Annelle Sheline, aged 38, announced her resignation while still in the middle of her two-year contract with the US Department of State as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
- Initially hesitant to publicly announce her resignation, Sheline was encouraged by colleagues opposing US support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
- These resignations are the latest in a series of public protests against the Biden administration's support for Israel, leading to internal turmoil within the US State Department.
Baltimore bridge collapse: The decline of Twitter as measured by disasters: Twitter, now X, was once a useful site for breaking news. The Baltimore bridge ...
vox.com/technology/24113765/twitter-x-misinformation-baltimore-bridge-collapse
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Obama defends Biden as protesters disrupt campaign event: "No listen. You can't just talk and not listen... That's what the other side does ...
axios.com/2024/03/29/biden-obama-clinton-fundraiser-disrupted-protesters
Quick Glance: Fundraising Gala: Obama and Clinton Boost Biden's Campaign
- Obama, Clinton, and Biden raise 25 million dollars at fundraising gala in New York.
- Discussion on politics, democracy, and climate change with show performances.
- Biden needs momentum in campaign due to age and reservations.
- Trump contrasts with memorial service and fundraising efforts for campaign.
“America is always the same.”
For the fifth consecutive day, pro-Palestine protesters in Amman, Jordan, have gathered and chanted in support of Palestine ... Show more
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter: The verdict - is it Yeehaw or No Ma'am?: The Texan star's eighth album adds a country twang to her immaculate blend of pop and hip-hop.
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68686378
Quick Glance: Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Album Honors Country Music's History: Easter Eggs Revealed
- Beyoncé's upcoming album Cowboy Carter pays tribute to country music, meticulously considering every aspect from the tracklist to the album art.
- The album reflects Beyoncé's own experiences as well as the legacies of pioneers and overlooked stars, inspired by her appearance at the 2016 CMA Awards.
- The visual and sonic presentation of the record is intentional, with nods in the music, featured guests, song titles, and promotional marketing.
- Beyoncé critically engages with the history of country music, celebrating often overlooked artists like Linda Martell who paved the way for Black women in the genre.
"Not a single Ladakhi has been recruited in a gazetted post in the past 4 to 5 years"
Amid protests, activist @SajjadKargili_ tells @betwasharma how ... Show more
Protesters staged a sit-in in the lobby of the Department of Business and Trade in London, unfurling Palestinian flags and chanted 'Stop arming Israel'
Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for the first time: Rumy Alqahtani, a 27-year-old Riyadh-born model, will be representing Saudi Arabia at ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-enters-miss-universe-first-time-b2519301.html
Quick Glance: Rumy Alqahtani: First Saudi Arabian Participant at Miss Universe 2024 Competition
- Saudi Arabia will be participating for the first time in the Miss Universe beauty pageant in 2024, with Rumy Alqahtani representing the country.
- Having established herself in the modeling industry by winning various beauty pageants globally, Alqahtani is a well-known runway model from Riyadh.
- To announce Saudi Arabia's involvement in the upcoming Miss Universe 2024 competition, Alqahtani took to Instagram and shared a picture of herself in a silver sequin gown, wearing a Miss Universe Saudi Arabia sash, and standing next to the Saudi flag.
- The 27-year-old model and influencer is a prominent figure in the fashion scene in Saudi Arabia, holding titles such as Miss Saudi Arabia, Miss Middle East, Miss Arab World Peace, and Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia).
Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation — and country music
apnews.com/article/beyonce-cowboy-carter-country-music-9c865d00adf1f31f4bf22f126612e226
Another State Dept. Official Makes Public Exit to Protest U.S. Support for Israeli Genocide
democracynow.org/2024/3/28/headlines/another_state_dept_official_makes_public_exit_to_protest_us_support_for_israeli_genocide
‘Abandon Biden’ protesters to descend on star-studded Radio City fundraiser: The “Abandon Biden” campaign is calling for protesters to descend upon President ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4562057-abandon-biden-protesters-to-descend-on-star-studded-radio-city-fundraiser/
Protesters entered the Department of Business and Trade in London to call on the British government to end arms sales to Israel
Quick Glance: AAP Protest: Delhi Police Detains Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Somnath Bharti
- Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains and Somnath Bharti were detained by the police as they gathered at Patel Chowk to protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members chanted slogans and planned to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence for a 'gherao'.
- Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure were imposed, with heightened security measures in various parts of the capital to prevent protests.
- Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal, arrested on March 21, faces allegations of involvement in a conspiracy related to excise policy. The protests led to further arrests of AAP members, including a Punjab Minister.
This is the moment a protester interrupted US President Joe Biden mid-speech over the dire healthcare situation in Gaza:
Oakland Athletics fans boycott home opener outside stadium in protest of Las Vegas move
apnews.com/article/opening-day-athletics-boycott-protest-547133ae8faa799766d9a31eca97bfd6
Quick Glance: Protest Against Relocation: Fans Exit Oakland Coliseum Parking Lot During First Pitch
- In a protest against the A's planned move to Las Vegas in 2028, a group of fans boycotted the home opener on Thursday by purchasing tickets to the game to organize a block party outside the stadium.
- About half an hour before the game's first pitch, hundreds of fans gathered in the far corner of the parking lot.
- While dancing to live music and enjoying dinner from food trucks, they displayed T-shirts and flags with the word "Sell" and threw beanbags at caricatures of team executives, including owner John Fisher and president Dave Kaval.
- The Oakland 68's and the Oakland United Coalition called at the rally for the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to back out of their agreement to sell their 50% stake of the Coliseum to the A's.
Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC: Volker Türk tells Jeremy Bowen there is a "plausible" case that Israel is using ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68679482
Jordanians protest against peace treaty with Israel in fresh rallies: Jordan's peace treaty with Israel is widely unpopular among many citizens who see ...
jpost.com/middle-east/jordanians-protest-against-peace-treaty-with-israel-in-fresh-rallies-794310
“Shame on you, Joe Biden. You are funding genocide in Palestine. You have blood on your hands.”
Anti-war protesters disrupted a fundraiser for US President Joe ... Show more
This Moment To Arise: The Revisionary Genius of Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbird’: 'Cowboy Carter' highlight brings the 'White Album' classic full circle
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/beatles-beyonce-blackbird-1234996099/
"Gazans continue to starve and die at the hands of the Democratic party and the US establishment"
Pro-Palestine activists protest in front of a ... Show more
Jordan’s government struggles to contain unrest as Gaza protests grow: Jordan has largely managed to contain protests over the war in Gaza. But public anger is ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/28/jordan-protests-gaza-israel-war/
Protesters in India attempted to march to PM Modi’s house after key opposition leader, Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested in an alcohol corruption case just weeks ... Show more
Kari Lake and the Trump movement’s billion-dollar defamation problem: Lake has given up on trying to defend her statements about an election official rigging the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/trump-lake-defamation/
Protesters had gathered to voice their anger following media reports that an Israeli delegation holding indirect hostage negotiations with Hamas was leaving ... Show more
Jordan: Thousands of protesters surround Israeli embassy for fourth consecutive day
middleeasteye.net/news/jordan-israel-embassy-protest-thousands-arrests
How Kate Middleton Shamed the Internet: After the Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis, some who had pushed conspiracy theories about her absence seemed ...
newyorker.com/news/letter-from-the-uk/how-kate-middleton-shamed-the-internet
U.N. Expert Report Accuses Israel Of Genocide In Gaza: The report, by the U.N.'s special rapporteur, argues that Israel has committed at least three genocidal ...
huffpost.com/entry/un-report-israel-committing-genocide-palestinians-gaza_n_660459c1e4b03f25dbfd316f
#ArvindKejriwalArrested | The US State Department had said on Monday that it is closely following reports on Kejriwal’s arrest and encouraged a “fair ... Show more
PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat on Thursday called for peaceful participation at the party's upcoming rally on March 31.
Speaking to the media in Islamabad ... Show more
Hundreds of rights groups urge US to stop deporting Haitians fleeing gang war: Nearly 500 immigration and human rights organizations signed a letter urging the U ...
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No peace, no submission. Resistance go forward.”
Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters have rallied in cities across Morocco to denounce Israel’s actions and ... Show more
Lizzo Embraces ‘Body Neutrality’ With New Yitty Swimwear Line: The singer Lizzo, who has a new swim line, has moved on from “body positivity.”
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/style/lizzo-yitty-swim-swimwear-line.html
Shadowy Russian actors spread Princess Kate conspiracies, analysis finds: Social media accounts linked to a prominent Russian disinformation campaign capitalized ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/kate-princess-of-wales-conspiracy-theories-russia-misinformation-rcna145421
The Baltimore bridge collapse gave conspiracy theorists a chance to boost themselves
npr.org/2024/03/27/1241001030/-baltimore-bridge-collapse-conspiracy-theories
Trans darts player wins women's tournament - teammates resign: Noa-Lynn van Leuven has won darts tournaments against women and men within a week ...
focus.de/sport/trans-dartsspielerin-gewinnt-frauen-turnier-teamkolleginnen-treten-zurueck_id_259797805.html
Police in India Detain Dozens of Protesters as Pre-election Crackdown Grows: Police in India detained dozens of protesters Tuesday as they attempted to march to ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/27/headlines/police_in_india_detain_dozens_of_protesters_as_pre_election_crackdown_grows
Human rights crisis in El Salvador ‘deepening’: Amnesty: Rights group says President Nayib Bukele has reduced gang violence by replacing it with state violence.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/human-rights-crisis-in-el-salvador-deepening-amnesty
Haiti situation 'cataclysmic' as gang violence deaths surge: UN: GENEVA: The situation in chaos-wracked Haiti is "cataclysmic" ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/haiti-situation-cataclysmic-gang-violence-deaths-surge-un-4228166
🔴 Annelle Sheline, a Middle East analyst advocating for human rights on behalf of the US government, has resigned from the Department of State in protest of ... Show more
Biden, Trump or literally anyone else? The 35-year-old Dustin Ebey, has used the liberal US naming rights to run in protest against Joe Biden and Donald Trump ... Show more
"The University has cracked down on protests."
Students at Columbia University are clashing over the Israel-Gaza conflict ... Show more
Cyberbullying: One in six teenagers report harassment online: More children are being cyberbullied now than before the pandemic, an international study suggests.
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68667030
“They Have a Point”: Biden Responds to Pro-Palestinian Protesters: President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in Raleigh, North Carolina, Tuesday ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/27/headlines/they_have_a_point_biden_responds_to_pro_palestinian_protesters
Online Conspiracies About the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Are Out of Control: Conspiracy theorists are calling the Baltimore bridge collapse a “black swan event ...
wired.com/story/baltimore-bridge-collapse-conspiracy-theories/
Good Friday in Frankfurt: Party despite dance ban: The youth organizations of the SPD, the Greens and the FDP in Hesse are protesting against the ban on dancing ...
faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/tanzverbot-an-karfreitag-gruene-jugend-und-jusos-planen-party-in-frankfurt-19612970.html
Quick Glance: Dance Ban on Good Friday: Rules and Penalties
- Good Friday is a quiet holiday with dance bans and film regulations.
- The rules for the dance ban vary by state.
- Violations of the dance ban can result in fines.
- Private parties are exempt from the dance ban, but noise disturbances can be penalized.
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Started With This CMAs Performance: The roots of Beyoncé's new album 'Cowboy Carter' go all the way back to a 2016 ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/beyonce-the-chicks-cmas-performance-cowboy-carter-1234995125/
Jordanian police beat and arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters who demonstrated near Israel's embassy in Amman for the third day in a row.
Queen Camilla faces anti-monarchy protests at Maundy Thursday service: Protesters shout 'down with the crown' at Queen Camilla as she arrives at ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/28/queen-camilla-faces-anti-monarchy-protests-maundy-thursday-service-20546510/
Annelle Sheline, a Middle East analyst and advocate for human rights within the United States government, has resigned from her position at the US Department ... Show more
Jan. 6 defendant subject of a conspiracy theory pleads guilty: Rally Runner, an amateur mascot formerly known as Daniel Donnelly Jr., pleaded guilty in ...
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/jan-6-defendant-subject-conspiracy-theory-pleads-guilty-rcna144730
Fractures in the Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish Americans: The Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish leaders, known largely for shared work on Civil ...
npr.org/2024/03/28/1239289512/black-jewish-grand-alliance-civil-rights-history
Dead cats sadly found dumped in Hull park: Appeal is made by the RSPCA following the discovery of the two animals
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/dead-cats-sadly-found-dumped-9192305
‘You’ve got to be joking’: Mandelson dismisses prospect of UK rejoining EU: Labour peer says there is little desire among voters for a referendum and in Brussels ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/mar/27/peter-mandelson-dismisses-prospect-of-uk-rejoining-eu-labour
Lawyers across district courts of Delhi protest against arrest of Arvind Kejriwal in #LiquorPolicyCase
Horrific allegations of sexual abuse in film are finally shaking France: Disturbing allegations from the French film world have prompted a fresh reckoning on ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/27/france-me-too-film-actresses/
FDA settles lawsuit over ivermectin content that doctors claimed harmed their practice
cnn.com/2024/03/27/health/fda-ivermectin-lawsuit/
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How to hold Israel accountable for torturing Palestinians : Torture remains a pervasive reality in Palestine, where countless individuals have endured ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/how-hold-israel-accountable-torturing-palestinians
EU governments back human rights and environmental due diligence law for supply chains
weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/eu-human-rights-environment-due-diligence-supply-chains/
'No good options': Biden admin has no plans to change how it treats Haitian migrants despite outrage from advocates
nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-no-plans-rethink-treatment-haitian-migrants-tps-rcna145121
High School Cross-Country Runner Mistaken for Bigfoot: Recently, the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) investigated a sighting of the eponymous ...
runnersworld.com/news/a60318122/high-school-runner-mistaken-for-sasquatch/
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Online conspiracy circles galvanize to proclaim Baltimore bridge collapse a ‘black swan event’
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/27/baltimore-bridge-collapse-conspiracy-theories
Trans darts player wins women's tournament - teammates resign: Noa-Lynn van Leuven has won darts tournaments against women and men within a week ...
focus.de/sport/trans-dartsspielerin-gewinnt-frauen-turnier-teamkolleginnen-treten-zurueck_id_259797805.html
NBC News parts with Ronna McDaniel following internal backlash: Ronna McDaniel, the former chairwoman of the Republican National Committee ...
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Quick Glance: NBC ends association with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
- NBC News severed ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday, shortly after bringing her on board as a political contributor on air.
- The decision came in response to a strong backlash from some of the network's journalists and commentators.
- McDaniel learned about her job termination through media reports rather than directly from NBC.
- The hiring and subsequent swift termination of McDaniel sparked public protests within the NBC network and beyond.
Judge issues gag order barring Trump from commenting on witnesses, others in hush money case
pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-issues-gag-order-barring-trump-from-commenting-on-witnesses-others-in-hush-money-case
Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
On Tuesday night, members of the Aam Aadmi Party carried out a 'thali bajao' (metal-plate-banging) protest to demand the release of their leader and the chief ... Show more
US and Israel tensions rise over Gaza : Netanyahu has cancelled a high-level visit to the US to protest a UN Security Council decision calling for an immediate ...
euronews.com/2024/03/26/us-and-israel-tensions-rise-over-gaza
Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
Thousands of protesters supporting Palestine were met with tear gas as they gathered for a second day outside the Israeli embassy in Amman ... Show more
Robert Kennedy Jr. taps a wealthy California attorney as his running mate: Kennedy, who's known for anti-vaccine advocacy and as a promoter of conspiracy ...
npr.org/2024/03/26/1240892718/robert-kennedy-jr-vice-president-nicole-shanahan
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. selects attorney Nicole Shanahan as his VP candidate
- Independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed on Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy attorney and entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area, is joining his campaign as his vice presidential candidate.
- Shanahan has been actively contributing to Kennedy's campaign and his super PAC, solidifying her position as a potential vice presidential candidate.
- Additionally, Shanahan has established a foundation advocating for issues such as reproductive longevity and equality, criminal justice reform, and a sustainable planet.
- Kennedy has a strong emphasis on anti-vaccine efforts and has incorporated anti-vaccine activists into his campaign team to bolster his stance on the matter.
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