Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says city’s water woes ‘to take decades to fix’: By RNZ Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has met Local Government Minister Simeon Brown ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington-mayor-tory-whanau-says-citys-water-woes-to-take-decades-to-fix/QYBREJTUHJF5PDPW474JQ5STGY/
Quick Glance: 'Decades to Fix': Mayor Tory Whanau on Water Woes Meeting
- Repairing Wellington's earthquake-damaged town hall may be impacted by the city's water leak crisis.
- Mayor Tory Whanau met with the local government minister Simeon Brown to discuss the troubled water network and emphasized the need for collaboration between central and local government.
- It will take decades to fix the state of the city's pipes, requiring government and local councils to work together.
- Brown's schedule includes a meeting with Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy later in the day.
Ombudsman rejects call to release text message about Kiri Allan: A text message between department heads about Minister Kiri Allan is not being released ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/493549/ombudsman-rejects-call-to-release-text-message-about-kiri-allan
Māori Party: National needs to ‘go back to school’ over bilingual sign criticism: “I’m not so sure why he [Simeon Brown] is so confused now.”
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/national-need-to-go-back-to-school-over-bilingual-sign-criticism-says-maori-party/QGT32D5E7ZDMVL3EPWP7V3AKAQ/
National Party’s childcare pledge ‘not well thought through’ says Carmel Sepuloni
nzherald.co.nz/nz/national-partys-childcare-pledge-not-well-thought-through-says-carmel-sepuloni/5VINT5AZZBDBLGFVFX5V2KYGX4/
Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Emmanuel Macron: French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speech
ft.com/content/01a0657c-ed25-4d7b-add6-568dcc6907f9
Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Pet Shop Boys singer Neil Tennant says Taylor Swift doesn’t have any ‘famous songs’
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/pet-shop-boys-taylor-swift-disappointing-b2534588.html
Thousands of Indigenous demonstrators marched chanting to drum beats to the seat of power in Brazil's capital to protest against the government's failure to ... Show more
Indigenous people protest Brazil not protecting ancestral lands | Reuters
Indigenous people protest Brazil not protecting ancestral lands | Reuters
Exchange of blows at Illner: Amann to Chrupalla: "Should stick the Russian flag on yourself"
n-tv.de/politik/Amann-zu-Chrupalla-Sollten-sich-russische-Fahne-ankleben-article24902328.html
Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
- Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'
- Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.
- Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.
- The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
NewJeans: The controversy shaking the K-pop world: The infight between K-pop powerhouse Hybe and its label Ador has put fans on edge for days.
bbc.com/news/articles/c98zyq3g8xyo
The former CDU chairman and candidate for chancellor Armin Laschet accuses the AfD of treason in connection with the current espionage scandal.
Trump trial live updates: Cross-examination of David Pecker set to continue: Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush ...
abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/trump-hush-money-trial/trump-complains-about-having-to-miss-supreme-court-hearing-109617350
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.
'Real-life Martha' hits back at Baby Reindeer and says 'I'm the victim here': A Scottish woman people believe was the inspiration for one of the characters in ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/real-life-martha-hits-back-32674991
Tagesschau does not mention the scandal in the Habeck Ministry at all: If the Federal Ministry of Economics and the Federal Environment Ministry are possibly ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/ein-kommentar-von-josef-seitz-fuer-den-skandal-im-habeck-ministerium-hat-die-tagesschau-nicht-eine-sekunde-zeit_id_259890032.html
Barbara Walters forged a path for women in journalism, but not without paying a price
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246719526/barbara-walters-rulebreaker-susan-page
Dan Rather to Make CBS News Return 18 Years After Controversial Exit: Rather, 92, is slated to speak about his time at CBS in an interview set to air Sunday.
thedailybeast.com/dan-rather-to-make-cbs-news-return-18-years-after-controversial-exit
White House issues photo of Biden meeting freed hostage Avigail Idan: ‘She’s remarkable’
timesofisrael.com/white-house-issues-photo-of-biden-meeting-freed-hostage-avigail-idan-shes-remarkable/
Biden says meeting with 4-year-old girl orphaned and held hostage by Hamas a reminder of work needed to free remaining hostages
abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-meeting-4-year-girl-orphaned-held-hostage/story
Jan Josef Liefers on #allesdichtmachen and corona policy: "They all act as if nothing had happened"
berliner-zeitung.de/kultur-vergnuegen/jan-josef-liefers-zu-allesdichtmachen-und-corona-politik-die-tun-alle-so-als-waere-nichts-gewesen-li.2209020
'I'm 73 and my toy boy is 34 years younger - sex is great and he does my chores': A 73-year-old woman has revealed how she fell head over heels for a man 1 ...
mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/sex-relationships/relationships/im-73-toy-boy-34-32676107
WATCH: Harvard University's campus came under the spotlight on April 24, 2024, as scenes of students protesting in solidarity with Gaza went viral across ... Show more
Humza Yousaf says he won’t resign as Scotland’s First Minister amid threats of being ousted
news.stv.tv/politics/humza-yousaf-cancels-scottish-independence-speech-as-he-considers-position-as-first-minister
Elisabeth Moss says ‘THE INVISIBLE MAN 2’ is still planned to happen.
“We are closer than we’ve ever been to cracking it”
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After the “emetic” statement: Böhmermann responds to Schweiger criticism - and rails against “Zeit” editor-in-chief
welt.de/vermischtes/article251190986/Nach-Brechmittel-Aussage-Boehmermann-antwortet-auf-Schweiger-Kritik-und-poltert-gegen-Zeit-Chefredakteur.html
Quick Glance: Til Schweiger criticizes Böhmermann and Pocher
- Til Schweiger expresses criticism towards Jan Böhmermann and Oliver Pocher in an interview.
- He refers to Böhmermann as the 'biggest emetic' and reveals violent fantasies against him.
- Schweiger also addresses accusations regarding his behavior on the set of 'Manta Manta: Zwoter Teil'.
- Nevertheless, Schweiger plans to release a new film titled 'Sandkastenkrieger'.
🇵🇭 "Filipino culture is very rich. We want it to keep on living." Alamat is a boy band with a mission to showcase Filipino culture through music ... Show more
What in the World - What's P-pop and could it rival K-pop? - What's P-pop and could it rival K-pop? - BBC Sounds
What in the World - What's P-pop and could it rival K-pop? - What's P-pop and could it rival K-pop? - BBC Sounds
Criticism, praise of Texas governor after dramatic use of troopers on protesters: The three-term governor on Wednesday ordered scores of riot gear-clad state ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/25/protests-texas-abbott-gaza/
Elite colleges are now reaping the consequences of promoting a new orthodoxy that trashed the postwar ideal of the liberal university, George Packer writes ... Show more
The Campus-Left Occupation That Broke Higher Education - The Atlantic
The Campus-Left Occupation That Broke Higher Education - The Atlantic
Mike Faist reveals he auditioned for ‘PAST LIVES.’
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Quick Glance: Zendaya, Luca Guadagnino, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist on 'Challengers'
- Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist star as entangled tennis pros in 'Challengers.'
- Director Luca Guadagnino and the stars discuss ambition, jealousy, and the 'erotic amusement' of their new movie.
- 'Challengers' raises questions about ambition and drive. Has Zendaya's relationship with her own ambition evolved over time?
“If experts didn’t get through to Habeck, that would be very worrying”: Economics Minister Robert Habeck apparently did not listen to his experts when it came to ...
focus.de/finanzen/experten-zu-cicero-enthuellung-so-viel-hat-sie-habecks-atomausstieg-gekostet_id_259889421.html
Usher says his son stole his phone to message 'favorite' singer, met her at concert
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/25/usher-son-naviyd-stole-phone-dm-pinkpantheress/73450043007/
The Lakers were reportedly ‘upset’ with Anthony Davis' comments following Game 2, per @JaredSGreenberg "From speaking with people within the Lakers' organization ... Show more
A woman said her tattoos got her rejected for a job, sparked debate: A heavily-tattooed creator's video sparked a debate on social media about how much of an ...
businessinsider.com/tattoos-shouldnt-be-important-in-job-interviews-2024-4
Furious, funny and potentially fatal: hip-hop’s 20 greatest diss tracks – ranked!
theguardian.com/music/2024/apr/25/hip-hop-20-greatest-diss-tracks-ranked-drake-kendrick-lamar
Protests at US universities: “Stop the nonsense”: Anti-Israel protests at US universities are spreading. In addition to the Middle East conflict ...
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gaza-krieg-anti-israel-proteste-an-us-universitaeten-weiten-sich-aus-a-289f4bd1-918b-4919-86c0-dd02e5084586
Following protests at US universities, a Pro-Palestinian demonstration was also witnessed at the University of Oxford in the UK ... Show more
An accountability court in Islamabad on Thursday ordered former prime minister Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi to refrain from speaking against the ... Show more
Court bars Imran’s outbursts against ‘institutions’ - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Court bars Imran’s outbursts against ‘institutions’ - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Emma Stone says she’d love to be called by her real name at this point : After years in the spotlight, Emma Stone is ready to reclaim her real name.
today.com/popculture/news/emma-stone-use-real-name-emily-rcna149470
A pro-Palestine activist from Youth Demand disrupted a speech by former US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi at the University of Oxford.
A father joined his daughter at the University of Southern California campus on Thursday, protesting for Palestine together ... Show more
#BillieEilish tells Rolling Stone that she likes to masturbate in front of a mirror.
"Partly because it’s hot, but it also makes me have such a raw ... Show more
Billie Eilish Talks 'Hit Me Hard and Soft,' Prioritizing Mental Health, Fame
Billie Eilish Talks 'Hit Me Hard and Soft,' Prioritizing Mental Health, Fame
Pro-Palestinian campus protests roil political debate in Washington: College students demonstrating their support for Palestinians on campuses across the country ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4619460-pro-palestinian-campus-protests-roil-political-debate-in-washington/
Justice Department rebuffs Republican requests for audio of Biden interview with special counsel
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/doj-republicans-audio-biden-special-counsel/
U.S.C. Cancels Its Main Graduation Ceremony, Citing Security Concerns: There have been student protests and arrests, as well as controversy over the school’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/usc-cancels-graduation-campus-protests.html
This is Charlie. She applied for a job as a joiner at a construction firm. She trained hard to perfect her skills, completing three years at college. But ... Show more
Building firm offered joiner role as receptionist because she's a woman - Leicestershire Live
Building firm offered joiner role as receptionist because she's a woman - Leicestershire Live
‘Real hope’ for cancer cure as personal mRNA vaccine for melanoma trialled: Excitement among patients and researchers as custom-built jabs enter phase 3 trial
theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/26/cancer-mrna-vaccine-melanoma-trial
Quick Glance: Innovative Cancer Treatment Tested on Melanoma Patient
- A music teacher with melanoma is among the first to receive a new anti-cancer treatment that shows potential for curing the disease.
- The personalized mRNA cancer jab instructs the body's immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells, with promising results in reducing cancer recurrence.
- Conducted by University College London Hospitals, the trial aims to cure melanoma patients and explore its effectiveness in other cancer types.
- The therapy, tailored to each patient's tumor, marks a significant advancement in cancer treatment, with a global trial expanding to recruit 1,100 participants.
"How do they fight back with their hands tied behind their backs?"
Durin an Interview with Sky News’s Kay Burley, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum ... Show more
Taylor Swift Lyrics: Who’s Mentioned on ‘Tortured Poets Department?: Ex-boyfriends may be alluded to. Travis Kelce, too, fans believe. And some actual poets.
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/style/taylor-swift-lyrics-tortured-poets-department.html
Bakulaben Patel from western India took up swimming later in life. Now, at 80 years old, she's a swimming champion. 🏆
Next ... Show more
The Conversation - Women swimming in the wild - Women swimming in the wild - BBC Sounds
The Conversation - Women swimming in the wild - Women swimming in the wild - BBC Sounds
Biden signs foreign aid bill providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine: President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law an aid package providing crucial ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/biden-signs-foreign-aid-bill/
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Bank of Japan Stands Pat on Rates and Bond Buying, Hitting Yen: The Bank of Japan held its interest rate settings steady and simplified its language on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/boj-holds-rates-drops-monthly-bond-buying-reference-figure
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The Supreme Court Is Frighteningly Warm to Trump's Immunity Argument: At this morning’s oral argument, the justices debated the ins and outs of Trump’s ...
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/trump-supreme-court-presidential-immunity/678183/
+++ Livestream +++: This is how the Bundestag debates the AfD's espionage affair: Suspicion of bribes, espionage and corruption: At the request of the traffic ...
spiegel.de/politik/afd-bundestag-debattiert-live-ueber-die-spionage-affaere-a-1dc0a4d2-1716-4196-80e3-b0678d070c80
Maya Veliz, Texas cheerleader stripped of valedictorian title over 'miscalculation,' shares planned graduation speech: 'Failure has made me who I am'
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/maya-veliz-student-stripped-of-valedictorian-shares-speech/
Justice Clarence Thomas chooses not to recuse himself from another January 6-related case
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/clarence-thomas-january-6-case/
Students at Whitman College in Washington State, staged a walkout, in solidarity with Gaza.
The students could be seen holding signs calling for ceasefire in ... Show more
Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
apnews.com/article/iran-protests-mahsa-amini-rapper-toomaj-salehi-340ca7634df6c79b48e6514412994b29
Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Scotland's first minister to cancel event as he fights for his future: Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf is to cancel a speech he was due to deliver on ...
news.sky.com/story/scotlands-first-minister-to-cancel-event-as-he-fights-for-his-future-13123176
Poland’s foreign minister says Putin should fear a war with NATO: In a speech Thursday, Poland’s Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski said Russian President ...
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First trailer for ‘CLIPPED’, a series about the scandals surrounding former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling
Releasing June 4 on Hulu.
Kim Kardashian visits the White House to highlight criminal justice reform: Vice President Harris and Kardashian are meeting with four people convicted of ...
npr.org/2024/04/25/1247183807/kim-kardashian-white-house-criminal-justice-reform
Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff Have Reached Their Limit: 'The Tortured Poets Department' finds Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff's collaborative well ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/taylor-swift-jack-antonoff-partnership-limit-1235007767/
Von Lucke on Krah and Bystron: "The AfD's own victim narrative is becoming too delicate"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Der-AfD-wird-das-eigene-Opfer-Narrativ-zu-heikel-article24899099.html
Sunday question on the federal election • Allensbach/FAZ: CDU/CSU 32.5% | SPD 16% | AfD 16% | GREEN 15% | BSW 7% | FDP 6% | THE LEFT 3% | Other 4 ... Show more
Election polls for the federal election - Sunday Question (Election Survey, Polls)
Election polls for the federal election - Sunday Question (Election Survey, Polls)
‘The West should be ashamed’: Ai Weiwei on art, politics and human rights: “An artist that isn’t an activist is a dead artist.” He’s viewed as one of today’s ...
middleeasteye.net/video/west-should-be-ashamed-ai-weiwei-art-politics-and-human-rights
JJ Redick to interview for Charlotte Hornets head coaching job, per report: Redick has no prior coaching experience
cbssports.com/nba/news/jj-redick-to-interview-for-charlotte-hornets-head-coaching-job-per-report/
What song reminds you of Mom?: Record and email us a voice memo telling us about a song that reminds you of Mom. We'll share select stories and songs on an ...
npr.org/sections/allsongs/2024/04/25/1246915164/what-song-reminds-you-mom
Universities should screen programmes, balance autonomy - academic: Senior lecturer says unnecessary controversies should be avoided.
malaysiakini.com/news/703656
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Search in Lower Saxony: Cones of light and children's songs are supposed to attract missing six-year-olds
spiegel.de/panorama/arian-lichtkegel-und-kinderlieder-sollen-vermissen-sechsjaehrigen-anlocken-a-d163ba91-9af3-4c0f-a601-ad9342c5fe9b
NEW: Reggie Bush will get his Heisman Trophy back after it was stripped from him 14 years ago, regaining the college game's top honor after an improper ... Show more
Reggie Bush getting Heisman Trophy back after it was stripped from him 14 years ago
Reggie Bush getting Heisman Trophy back after it was stripped from him 14 years ago
Quick Glance: Reggie Bush to Regain 2005 Heisman Trophy
- The Heisman Trust is set to announce Reggie Bush receiving back the 2005 Heisman Trophy, reinstating his status as a recipient after a NCAA investigation.
- Following the restoration of his 2005 season records by the NCAA, the Heisman Trust confirmed the re-honoring of Bush's award.
- In a statement, Bush expressed his excitement to be back in the Heisman family and collaborate with the organization to uphold its values and mission.
- With the Heisman Trophy back in Bush's possession, USC now holds the top spot in college football's Heisman Trophy winners list with a total of eight recipients.
Facts in the Trump courtroom v. ‘facts’ in the court of public opinion: Trump is playing to the court of public opinion with easily debunked claims.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/trump-courtroom-facts-opinions/
Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins
- An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.
- The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.
- The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
Tupac Shakur's Estate Gives Drake 24 Hours To Remove 'Taylor Made Freestyle': The song, a diss track directed at Kendrick Lamar, appeared to use artificial ...
huffpost.com/entry/tupac-drake-taylor-made-freestyle_n_6629519ae4b0edb0e80a213c
Quick Glance: Tupac Shakur's Estate Threatens Drake with AI Voice Imitation Lawsuit
- Tupac Shakur's estate has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Drake over his use of an AI-generated imitation of Tupac's voice in a new song.
- The estate demands that Drake cease publication of the song and take all necessary steps to remove it from all platforms as it constitutes a flagrant violation of Tupac's publicity rights.
- Drake is accused of creating the false impression that Tupac's estate endorses his lyrics, adversely affecting the market for Amaru Entertainment, Inc.'s AI projects.
- Drake is requested to provide written confirmation that 'Taylor Made' has been removed from all platforms, along with an explanation of how the sound-alike was created and the individuals or company involved.
No cameras allowed: Meet the sketch artists bringing color to the Supreme Court: Those inside the Supreme Court would have to rely strictly on their visual ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/sketch-artists-supreme-court/
China exporting its way to full employment is not acceptable to the rest of the world, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in an interview with Reuters in ... Show more
Nothing off the table in US response to China overcapacity, Yellen says | Reuters
Nothing off the table in US response to China overcapacity, Yellen says | Reuters
Biden reads out 'pause' instruction during speech to union members in gaffe reminiscent of Ron Burgundy
nypost.com/2024/04/24/us-news/biden-reads-pause-instruction-off-teleprompter-in-speech-to-union-members/
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.
“Israel is a critical ally of ours.”
During an interview on Newsmax, US house Speaker Mike Johnson stated that standing with Israel is “biblical admonition” ... Show more
Military service a family legacy: This is a family you probably want to avoid having a neighbourly dispute with. They are a family of servicemen and women that ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/military-service-family-legacy
Morehouse faculty and students raise concerns about Biden's graduation speech: Morehouse College’s leadership is set to hold a call on Thursday to address ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/morehouse-faculty-students-concerns-biden-graduation-speech-rcna149283
Mr Bates vs Post Office drama lost £1m, ITV boss says: The agenda-setting drama made a loss despite being the UK's most-watched TV show of the year so far.
bbc.com/news/articles/c84z0lk0019o
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