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Robert Smith of The Cure convinces Ticketmaster to give partial refunds, lower fees
npr.org/2023/03/17/1164171985/ticketmaster-the-cure-robert-smith
Secret services: small packages and rustling money - Video recordings incriminate AfD man Bystron
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251123872/Geheimdienste-Kleine-Pakete-und-Geldrascheln-Videoaufnahmen-belasten-AfD-Mann-Bystron.html
Quick Glance: Suspicion of Russian Money Payments: Incriminating Video Recordings of AfD Politician Bystron
- Czech authorities possess incriminating video recordings of AfD politician Petr Bystron receiving packages.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from pro-Moscow channels, supported by audio and video evidence.
- The influence operation of »Voice of Europe« led to money flowing to Kremlin-friendly politicians in the EU.
- Bystron is accused of accepting money, prompting preliminary investigations for alleged bribery.
Unstoppable Duplantis breaks pole vault record again in Xiamen Diamond League: Armand Duplantis put down a marker ahead of this year's Paris Olympics as the ...
reuters.com/sports/athletics/duplantis-breaks-pole-vault-record-again-xiamen-diamond-league-2024-04-20/
Hallervorden's "Gaza Gaza" video an own goal?: Dieter Hallervorden has attracted a lot of criticism with his “Gaza Gaza” video. The Central Council of Jews now ...
t-online.de/unterhaltung/stars/id_100389232/hallervordens-gaza-gaza-video-ein-eigentor-.html
Netherlands provide Ukraine with €200 million for air defence : More than €200,000 had been allocated for the delivery of air defence and artillery shells to ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452048/
Tesla's Musk postpones India trip, aims to visit later this year : Musk was also expected to disclose details of the automobile major's plans for the ...
gulfnews.com/business/retail/teslas-musk-postpones-india-trip-aims-to-visit-later-this-year-1.1713590737569
Dispute at meeting in Israel: Baerbock and Netanyahu clash violently: "We are not like the Nazis": During Foreign Minister Baerbock's visit to Israel ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/baerbock-und-netanjahu-geraten-heftig-aneinander-wir-sind-nicht-wie-die-nazis-a-90e5c7cf-7eb3-4f49-8ef5-0cf0d2854d1b
A consortium of television networks have invited President Joe Biden to debate Donald Trump on their platforms—but giving Trump equal status on a TV stage ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the allocation of 19 billion shekels ($5bn) to build settlements in the Gaza Envelope ... Show more
Trump trial live updates: Moments after a jury was complete, a man outside the courthouse set himself on fire, a witness said
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/live-blog/trump-hush-money-trial-day-4-live-updates-rcna145937
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
A Pennsylvania school district canceled a gay ‘30 Rock’ actor’s event, citing his ‘lifestyle.’ Parents are fighting back.
cnn.com/2024/04/19/us/maulik-pancholy-cumberland-valley-school-board-reaj/
A consortium of television networks have invited President Joe Biden to debate Donald Trump on their platforms—but giving Trump equal status on a TV stage ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Ukraine has 'urgent need' for air defence, says NATO chief Stoltenberg: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that Ukraine had an "urgent ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240418-ukraine-has-urgent-need-for-air-defence-says-nato-chief-stoltenberg
Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
Fallout's Original Creator Weighs in on New Vegas Timeline Debate From the Show - IGN
ign.com/articles/fallouts-original-creator-weighs-in-on-new-vegas-timeline-debate-from-the-show
What we know about ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ according to Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift, the Chairman of the Tortured Poets Department, will soon call into ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/what-we-know-taylor-swift-tortured-poets/
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift's New Album 'The Tortured Poets Department' Needs an Editor: Review
- Taylor Swift's 11th studio album delves into her recent romances over 16 songs and a second LP, but the recurring themes yield diminishing returns.
- Swift's stretch of productivity and commercial success was also emotionally tumultuous, as revealed in her album 'The Tortured Poets Department.'
- The album returns to autobiographical and sometimes spiteful tales of heartbreak, full of detailed, referential lyrics that Swift's fans will delight in decoding.
- The first two songs of the album serve as potent reminders of how viscerally Swift can summon the flushed delirium of a doomed romance, with the title track showcasing a humanizing touch.
Daniel Ricciardo emphatically silences critics: Daniel Ricciardo has taken the chocolates over his teammate Yuki Tsunoda for the first time in 2024.
news.com.au/sport/motorsport/formula-one/daniel-ricciardo-outqualifies-yuki-tsunoda-for-the-first-time-in-2024/news-story/d70d21322eb2d0f2d7a4de1a2169af7c
The German chancellor’s awkward meeting with China’s boss: It is time for Xi Jinping to accept that Germany isn’t America’s puppet
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/the-german-chancellors-awkward-meeting-with-chinas-boss
🔴 The foreign ministers of the G7 grouping meeting in Italy’s Capri have urged “all parties” to “work to prevent further escalation” in the Middle East ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/19/live-israel-launches-missile-attack-in-response-to-iran-assault
Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
Should phones be used at trivia nights? A D.C. cheating scandal begs the question
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244265656/once-again-a-scandal-has-rocked-washington-this-one-involves-a-trivia-contest
National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Friday suspended the memberships of two lawmakers from the PTI-Sunni Ittehad Council alliance ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828424 #DawnToday #PTI #sunniittehadcouncil
The James Bond franchise has never been more pleasurable than the 1964 Sean Connery classic, writes Geoffrey Macnab. But the film’s myriad controversies have ... Show more
“If this resolution passes, God forbid, this council should no longer be known as the Security Council, but as the terror council ... Show more
Coach Prime calls the reports claiming he said he won’t let his sons be drafted by several teams “stupid” and “lies”
First Bank MD, Adesola Adeduntan, resigns: Mr Adeduntan joined First Bank in 2014, first as a chief financial officer and as an executive director
premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/687579-first-bank-md-adesola-adeduntan-resigns.html
Senate to stay in session to pass House’s Ukraine, Israel package: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned Senate colleagues Friday they should be ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4605178-senate-weekend-fisa-ukraine-israel-package/
What an exchange between Tomokazu Harimoto and Anton Kallberg 🤩
Their meeting ends with the Japanese taking the first spot in the #ITTFWorldCup Semifinals 👏
Keep ... Show more www.youtube.com/ITTFWorld #LiftTheCup #Macao2024 #TableTennis #PingPong
How we met: ‘It felt like chatting with an old friend rather than meeting for the first time’
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/apr/18/how-we-met-it-felt-like-chatting-with-an-old-friend-rather-than-meeting-for-the-first-time
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Friday agreed to solidify efforts in regards to defence collaboration, according to a statement issued by the military’s media ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828399 #DawnToday #Pakistan #SaudiArabia
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Malik Shehzad Ahmed Khan on Friday summoned a full court meeting for April 22 to discuss how best to protect ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828436/lhc-top-judge-summons-full-court-on-monday-to-discuss-protection-of-judicial-independence
What we know about ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ according to Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift, the Chairman of the Tortured Poets Department, will soon call into ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/what-we-know-taylor-swift-tortured-poets/
Brazil's Petrobras could decide dividend payout at shareholders meeting April 25: Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras said that a proposal to disburse up to ...
reuters.com/business/energy/brazils-petrobras-could-decide-dividend-payout-shareholders-meeting-april-25-2024-04-20/
W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases: After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/health/who-airborne-covid.html
This is just absolutely beautiful ❤ A care home in Swansea is bringing in babies and toddlers as therapy for their elderly residents. Once every two weeks ... Show more www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/gallery/babies-were-sent-care-home-29020649
When asked which controversy from his films caught him off guard the most, director Zack Snyder replied the "Martha" scene from Batman v Superman is ... Show more
New York Times Brass Moves to Staunch Leaks Over Gaza Coverage: An internal leak investigation ended without a “definitive conclusion,” as the Times cuts ties ...
theintercept.com/2024/04/18/nyt-israel-hamas-leak-investigation/
Traders agree to reopen shops after meeting Museveni: This was after Mr Museveni directed URA to suspend all penalties against the traders for the meantime to ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/traders-agree-to-reopen-shops-after-meeting-museveni-4596956
Activists disrupted Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as he spoke at a House Armed Services Committee meeting Wednesday. Among the protesters was Naseebah Hajjaj ... Show more
LANDO NORRIS QUALIFIES FIRST FOR TOMORROW’S SPRINT!
What an action packed session in Shanghai! 🇨🇳
2. Lewis Hamilton3. Fernando Alonso#ChineseGP #F1Sprint
Headteacher giving 'shattered' teachers one day off a fortnight sparks debate: St Peter's Catholic School in Solihull is the first Catholic school in the ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/solihull-headteacher-giving-shattered-teachers-29013131
'How I won the Manchester Marathon': Before January this year, Charlie Arnell had never run for longer than two hours. Last weekend ...
runnersworld.com/uk/events/a60521620/charlie-arnell-manchester-marathon/
Rita Moreno tells a very charming story about meeting Lenny Kravitz: Rita Moreno is a legend, but that doesn’t stop her from introducing herself to those she ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/rita-moreno-lenny-kravitz/
Chancellor at SPD meeting on Norderney: “It’s blowing up in your face”: The argument at the traffic lights is severely affecting Chancellor Scholz and the SPD ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/olaf-scholz-und-die-spd-der-turnaround-kanzler-und-die-sorgen-der-genossen-a-87274844-5ea0-4003-98fd-c5a3cc5025b0
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Netanyahu calls for unity amid ‘existential threat’: ‘Nations disintegrate first from within’
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-calls-for-unity-amid-existential-threat-nations-disintegrate-first-from-within/
#Netflix has officially confirmed that the magical and monstrous journey of #TheWitcher will come to an end with its fifth season. As fans prepare to say goodbye ... Show more
"I think it's clear, I explained my feelings" 💪
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says a meeting was held after Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson ... Show more
As if there wasn’t enough debate surrounding A24’s “Civil War,” the movie sparked a new round of backlash over some movie posters seemingly generated by AI: ... Show more www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/a24-ai-civil-war-posters-1234975526/
SEMIFINAL SNAPSHOT: 🇵🇱 Iga Swiatek vs. 🇰🇿 Elena Rybakina 💥
-Rybakina leads H2H 3-2.
-Swiatek won last meeting (2024 Doha Final) ... Show more #PorscheTennis
'Took his eyes off the ball!' Young Crow's twin dropped sitters in last five minutes prove costly
theroar.com.au/afl/video/took-his-eyes-off-the-ball-young-crows-twin-dropped-sitters-in-last-five-minutes-prove-costly-1345995/
Opinion | Abortion Is Remaking Our Political Landscape. Why Aren’t Guns?: Is it possible for us to get to the same place on gun safety that we’re getting to on ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/opinion/guns-abortion-kari-lake.html
House opens debate on foreign aid as Dems save Johnson: The speaker's reliance on the minority party to advance his plan is likely to fuel calls from his ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/19/congress/rule-passes-with-dems-00153303
QUARTERFINAL SNAPSHOT: 🇵🇱 Swiatek vs. 🇬🇧 Raducanu 💥
-Swiatek leads H2H 2-0.
-First meeting was 2022 Stuttgart QF.
-Both players won their first Grand Slam ... Show more #PorscheTennis
What began as a promising venture turned sour for hopeful franchisees as the South African nail and beauty industry was rocked by legal turbulence and the ... Show more #tammytaylornails
Jacob Zuma’s nine lives: How South Africa’s ex-president keeps coming back: Zuma has survived a series of political setbacks and legal challenges ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/jacob-zumas-nine-lives-how-south-africas-ex-president-keeps-coming-back
Santos taunts Kimmel ahead of court: ‘This is your dream coming true’: Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is calling out comedian Jimmy Kimmel ahead of his case ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4602893-santos-kimmel-court-cameo/
The Long Hill bypass in St James will be developed into a four-lane dual carriageway, the National Road Operating and Constructing Company revealed on Tuesday ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240418/four-lanes-toll-long-hill-bypass #GLNRToday
Naira gains at official market amidst depleting reserve: Market data published on the FMDQ website on Wednesday indicated that the naira closed at N1,072 ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/687032-naira-gains-at-official-market-amidst-depleting-reserve.html
President William Ruto convenes urgent meeting of the National Security Council at State House, Nairobi following a KDF chopper crash in Elgeyo-Marakwet ... Show more
Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last: Yesterday’s paycheck is a poor guarantee of good work tomorrow. Electric-car maker Tesla is asking investors ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/musks-next-big-payday-matters-more-than-his-last-2024-04-17/
A consortium of television networks have invited President Joe Biden to debate Donald Trump on their platforms—but giving Trump equal status on a TV stage ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/ www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Trump and Polish President discuss NATO members increasing their defense spending
cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/trump-polish-president-duda-meeting-nato/
Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
Secretary General urges NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine instead of spending 2% of GDP on defence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451676/
Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
- Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.
- Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.
- The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.
- An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
Atiku, Wike attend PDP national caucus meeting in Abuja: It is not clear if the duo greeted each other, but former Vice-President Sambo was seated in between ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/687003-atiku-wike-attend-pdp-national-caucus-meeting-in-abuja.html
Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia: Egisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68833834
As President Asif Ali Zardari addressed the first joint session of the Parliament since he assuming office last month; sloganeering from PTI-Sunni Ittehad ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828208 #DawnToday #AsifAliZardari
President Ruto calls emergency security chiefs meeting after chopper crash involving CDF Ogolla
nation.africa/kenya/news/president-ruto-calls-emergency-security-chiefs-meeting-after-chopper-crash-involving-cdf-ogolla-4595210
While the service charge, typically 12.5%, is officially optional, it no longer feels up for debate, says Sophie Morris
Stephen A. Smith on the GOAT debate:
"If LeBron James beats Denver and marches forward to ultimately win another chip ... Show more @FirstTake
'I refused to give up first class seat so child could sit with their family': A woman has sparked a fierce debate after she refused to give up her first-class ...
mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/i-refused-give-up-first-32613307
Speaking at an AK Party meeting in Ankara on 17 April, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said “those who dare to question” Turkiye’s feelings towards ... Show more
Senators to be sworn in as jurors in Mayorkas impeachment trial: The Senate is still negotiating what the scope of the homeland security secretary's trial will ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245249027/mayorkas-impeachment-trial-senate-border-debate
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner: Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/sports/beijing-half-marathon-controversy-he-jie.html
Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
What to Know About the Turmoil at Colleges Over the Israel-Hamas War: On campus, the debate over free speech and antisemitism has only become more charged.
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/israel-hamas-war-colleges-antisemitism.html
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