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Taylor Swift delivers anthems, catharsis in epic SoFi show: Taylor Swift kicked off six sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium, and The Times' Mikael Wood and Suzy ...
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift rewards staff with bonuses and supports truckers
- Taylor Swift rewards staff of her Eras Tour with generous bonuses.
- Nearly 50 truckers receive six-figure bonuses.
- Taylor Swift has become her own economy.
- Taylor Swift's Eras Tour generates enough money to impact the GDP and inflation of countries.
Antitrust target Ticketmaster spends big on lobbying amid woeful 2022: Ticketing debacles involving Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have led to calls for parent ...
theguardian.com/business/2023/jan/03/ticketmaster-live-nation-lobbying-taylor-swift-bad-bunny
Ticketmaster Canceled Its Public Sale For Taylor Swift’s Tour After Millions Of People Tried To Get Tickets During The Presale
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Quick Glance: "Sobbing" Swifties grieve halted tour sale and demand Taylor's answer.
- After two days of presale turmoil, Ticketmaster confirmed Thursday that the Friday general sale for Taylor Swift's Era Tour would be canceled.
- Harrington, a lifetime "Swiftie," had previously attended every previous Taylor Swift tour and was eager about continuing her streak.
- She, too, was unsuccessful in the Capital One presale and, like Harrington, had hoped to purchase tickets in the Friday regular sale."I will do anything I can to get tickets," she told Insider.
Ticketmaster Being Investigated by Justice Department Following Taylor Swift Ticket Fiasco - IGN
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This Taylor Swift fan is 'embarrassed' about spending $5,500 on tickets: Paige, a Swiftie for 15 years, was excited about seeing Taylor Swift live for the first ...
businessinsider.com/how-much-taylor-swift-tickets-regret-spending-eras-ticketmaster-stubhub-2022-11
Ticketmaster Apologized To Taylor Swift Fans Who Couldn't Buy Eras Tour Tickets But Swifties Aren't Having It
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift fan purchased six $500 tickets and intends to purchase more
- Kasey Reiter said she took two days off work and spent more than 13 hours on Ticketmaster trying to get the coveted seats.Given the immense amount of Swift's musical catalog and her ever-increasing fame, Reiter predicted that purchasing tickets for the next Eras Tour would be a nightmare.However, as the less costly tickets were quickly snapped up, Reiter said she took extraordinary measures, requesting that Ticketmaster filter for just "top seats," which include tickets valued at $499 and above.
- "It was so infuriating," Reiter said of his ordeal.
Ticketmaster Being Investigated by Justice Department Following Taylor Swift Ticket Fiasco - IGN
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Ex-Louisville officer pleads guilty to conspiracy in Breonna Taylor killing: It's the first conviction in a case that ignited protests across the country ...
axios.com/2022/08/23/breonna-taylor-louisville-police-federal-charge
DHS Officer Craig Miller and Ex-Officer Derrick Taylor Indicted in Plot to Surveil and Harass Critics of China
thedailybeast.com/dhs-officer-craig-miller-and-ex-officer-derrick-taylor-indicted-in-plot-to-surveil-and-harass-critics-of-china
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 ...
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Union threatens Habeck with consequences in debate about nuclear power documents: The Union is demanding that Economics Minister Robert Habeck hand over all ...
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Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
- The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.
- The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.
- Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
👉 Robert Habeck's secret files: Germany's Economics Ministry covered up, concealed and distorted facts in order to push through the nuclear phase-out ... Show more weltwoche.de/daily/robert-habecks-geheimakten-deutschlands-wirtschaftsminister-vertuschte-verschwieg-und-verdrehte-fakten-um-den-atomausstieg-durchzupeitschen-dies-belegen-freigeklagte-akten/ weltwoche.de/
President Ruto: I directed the ministries of Interior and EAC, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional Development, and the National Youth Service to immediately ... Show more
Rivers: Another pro-Wike commissioner rejects redeployment, resigns from Fubara’s cabinet
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Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...
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Egypt reclaims 3,400-year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II: Egypt welcomed home a 3,400-year-old statue depicting the head of King Ramses II after it was ...
reuters.com/world/africa/egypt-reclaims-3400-year-old-stolen-statue-king-ramses-ii-2024-04-21/
Ministry may send armed forces to Middle East to keep students safe: Defence Ministry will discuss with Foreign Affairs and Higher Education ministries.
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Google fires employees who protested Israel contract: Google fired 28 employees Wednesday who protested the tech giant’s cloud computing contract with the ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4602363-google-fires-employees-who-protested-israel-contract/
🔴 Live : US House of Representatives approves new military aid for Israel: The US House of Representatives on Saturday passed billions of dollars in new military ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240421-%F0%9F94%B4-live-us-house-of-representatives-approves-new-military-aid-for-israel
Subways, sphinxes and the Stones: highlights from NYC’s Photography Show – in pictures
theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2024/apr/24/aipad-the-photography-show-in-pictures
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/technology/google-firing-israeli-cloud-contract.html
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Google worker says the company is 'silencing our voices' after dozens are fired: The tech giant fired 28 employees who took part in a protest over the company's ...
npr.org/2024/04/19/1245757317/google-worker-fired-israel-project-nimbus-cloud-protestor
⚾️ DJ LeMahieu's rehab assignment delayed as another Yankee heads to the injured list.
Yanks didn’t want to put him in a position where his arm had to ... Show more
New York Yankees Add Former First-Round Pick Outfielder From Los Angeles Dodgers: The New York Yankees have claimed former first-round pick Taylor Trammell off ...
newsweek.com/sports/mlb/new-york-yankees-add-former-first-round-pick-outfielder-los-angeles-dodgers-1891944
Cannes Adds New Film By Jean-Luc Godard Alongside Restorations of Spielberg, Wiseman, Tsui Hark, Bresson, and Sembène
thefilmstage.com/cannes-adds-new-film-by-jean-luc-godard-alongside-restorations-of-spielberg-wiseman-tsui-hark-bresson-and-sembene/
TikTok ban: ByteDance would rather shut app down than sell, insiders say: TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Could a president stage a coup? And 9 more key moments from Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing
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Quick Glance: US Supreme Court discusses Trump's Immunity
- Conservative US Supreme Court justices signal sympathy for the argument that presidents have some immunity against criminal charges for certain actions taken in office.
- Former President Donald Trump appealed after lower courts rejected his request to be shielded from four election-related criminal charges.
- The Supreme Court hearing could distort the presidency without immunity and affect decision-making when bold and fearless action is most needed.
- The Supreme Court's decision on immunity is expected and could lead to Trump's trial occurring before the election.
DOJ rebuffs GOP’s second demand for Biden-Hur audio recordings: The Justice Department on Thursday for a second time declined to turn over audio recordings of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4621979-doj-rebuffs-gops-second-demand-for-biden-hur-audio-recordings/
Thousands at Columbia sign letter calling for enforcement of school policy: The letter is not affiliated with the university's Antisemitism Task Force.
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798745
Quick Glance: Wave of Protests Leads to USC's Main Commencement Cancellation
- The University of Southern California canceled its main graduation ceremony due to nationwide protests against the Israel-Hamas war.
- Universities are negotiating with protesters and changing rules to prohibit encampments.
- Students are urging schools to sever financial connections with Israel and divest from supporting companies.
- Protests at various universities have resulted in arrests and police interventions, prompting some schools to adjust rules to manage the demonstrations.
Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris to discuss criminal justice reform: Kim Kardashian has joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable highlighting the ...
apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-kardashian-criminal-justice-reform-biden-d34ae7fb30b1fe78326dafad230611d0
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute ‘Official’ Presidential Act
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Hala Rharrit, State Dept official, resigns over Biden admin's Gaza policy: Rharrit, State Department's spokesperson for MENA region, quits months after ...
trtworld.com/us-and-canada/hala-rharrit-state-dept-official-resigns-over-biden-admins-gaza-policy-17921809
McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work: Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/mckinsey-criminal-investigation.html
Quick Glance: Investigation against McKinsey in the US over involvement in the opioid industry
- A grand jury was established to examine evidence related to consulting for pharmaceutical companies involved in the addiction epidemic.
- McKinsey is under a criminal investigation in the US for its involvement with opioid manufacturers.
- Furthermore, federal prosecutors are looking into whether the company impeded justice through its actions as concerns about its work grew.
- According to a source, the US Department of Justice has been scrutinizing McKinsey's activities for several years, with a grand jury now set up in Virginia to review evidence.
Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
apnews.com/article/us-israel-military-aid-international-law-1e9b612631a7c20438053189c3b62187
Death of Aoife Johnston (16) at UHL ruled medical misadventure by coroner : A verdict of death by medical misadventure was returned for Clare teen Aoife Johnston ...
independent.ie/irish-news/death-of-aoife-johnston-16-at-uhl-ruled-medical-misadventure-by-coroner/a712845050.html
Airlines must pay you back for flight cancellations, major delays. How much will you get under new rule?
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4617853-airlines-must-pay-you-back-for-flight-cancellations-major-delays-how-much-will-you-get-under-new-rule/
Central Pa. beer wholesaler prepares to roll out electric freight trucks: The company will acquire eight electric vehicle freight tractors to permanently replace ...
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/wilsbach-distributors-goes-electric-with-its-freight-trucks-shows-off-high-tech-facility.html
US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine after months of resistance: The US delivered long-range missiles to Ukraine earlier this month that the Biden ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/us-secretly-sent-long-range-missiles-to-ukraine/
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?: Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of ...
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Colombia becomes first country to restrict US beef due to bird flu in dairy cows: Colombia has restricted the import of beef and beef products coming from U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/colombia-becomes-first-country-restrict-us-beef-due-bird-flu-dairy-cows-2024-04-25/
Energy crisis: Were the Greens really deceptive about the nuclear phase-out?: Previously unknown files from economic and the Environment Ministry show how ...
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Interstate 70 on-ramp in downtown Columbus closing for years. Will it impact your commute?
dispatch.com/story/news/traffic/2024/04/23/i-70-state-route-315-downtown-columbus-on-ramp-closing-does-it-impact-commute/73425810007/
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
What to Know About the New Rules on Airline Refunds and ‘Junk’ Fees: The Transportation Department issued new requirements on refunds when flights are canceled ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/travel/airline-refunds-fees.html
Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time: U.S. agriculture officials announced new nutrition standards for school meals ...
apnews.com/article/school-meals-lunch-nutrition-sugar-sodium-aa17b295f959c72ef5c41ac3cd50e68d
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
apnews.com/article/shooting-chicago-police-investigation-3d075a6dc4bc8fa3535d8dd2340446f7
ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail, sources say: TikTok's parent company would rather have the app shut down in the US than sell it to ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/bytedance-prefers-tiktok-shutdown-in-us-if-legal-options-fail-sources-say
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?: Real IDs will be the new standard for domestic travel and entering federal buildings.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/whats-the-deadline-for-real-ids-and-how-do-i-get-one-in-pa.html
Jumbo Jet donates two fire tenders to GFS: The Guyana Fire Service has expanded its fleet with the addition of two foreign used fire tenders ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/25/news/guyana/jumbo-jet-donates-two-fire-tenders-to-gfs/
Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-push-legalize-settlements-west-bank-dangerous-reckless-us-says-2024-04-24/
Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming Hours: U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a long-delayed military aid package hours ...
rferl.org/a/biden-signs-ukraine-military-aid-bill-shipments-start/32919148.html
US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine: The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4617823-us-announces-1-billion-package-for-ukraine/
Airlines will now give automatic refunds when your flight is delayed: The new DOT regulations mean passengers can also get automatic refunds when their checked ...
businessinsider.com/airlines-automatic-refunds-flight-delayed-canceled-bag-department-of-transportation-2024-4
Denmark to increase military assistance to Ukraine by almost €600 million in 2024
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452996/
Tens of thousands protest as Milei’s austerity measures hit Argentina’s public universities
cnn.com/2024/04/24/americas/universities-protest-milei-argentina-intl-latam/
New Nutrition Guidelines Put Less Sugar and Salt on the Menu for School Meals: The Agriculture Department finalized a new rule to bring the meals more in line ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/politics/school-meals-nutrition.html
The Supreme Court is set to consider arguably the highest-profile cases of the term to determine whether former President Trump can claim presidential immunity ... Show more
US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
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Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
Trump allies zero in on hush-money prosecutor: With Trump under a gag order, his supporters launch a barrage of attacks.
axios.com/2024/04/24/trump-allies-hush-money-prosecutor
Most people want to go green but they are put off by the cost: Consumers want to “go green” but they are often dissuaded by the cost and practicalities of ...
independent.ie/business/personal-finance/most-people-want-to-go-green-but-they-are-put-off-by-the-cost/a1574511021.html
Health conglomerate Kaiser notifies millions of a data breach: U.S. health conglomerate Kaiser is notifying millions of its members of a data breach earlier this ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/kaiser-notifies-millions-data-breach-2024-04-25/
US investigates China's access to RISC-V — open standard instruction set may become new site of US-China chip war
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/us-investigates-chinas-access-to-risc-v-open-source-instruction-set-may-become-new-site-of-us-china-chip-war
€5.6m funding for Donegal, Kerry and Mayo airports: Funding of over €5.6 million has been announced for regional airports in Donegal, Kerry, and Mayo.
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0425/1445643-aiports-funding/
Trump Lawyer Argues He Could Legally Order Assassination Of Political Rival: "I'm trying to understand what the disincentive is from turning the Oval Office into ...
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-immunity-supreme-court_n_662a6777e4b09d8df9d5b71f
Five days before the end of the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) – a tertiary institutions ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/education/688228-investigation-tetfund-pays-n2-9-billion-to-contractor-for-unexecuted-job.html
Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel: ISLAMABAD: Iran and Pakistan called on the United Nations Security Council in a joint ...
arabnews.com/node/2498456/middle-east
Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/trump-meets-with-foreign-leaders/
Gold reclaims spot as Uganda's largest export commodity : In the 12 months to February, gold has re-emerged as the largest export commodity ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/commodities/gold-reclaims-spot-as-uganda-s-largest-export-commodity--4601492
Biden administration cracks down on junk fees in air travel: The Biden administration finalized rules on Wednesday requiring airlines to automatically refund ...
thehill.com/business/4616651-biden-administration-cracks-down-on-junk-fees-in-air-travel/
Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say
apnews.com/article/bird-flu-avian-influenza-h5n1-hpai-60ce37b87616995fee5ec7faead37dde
Quick Glance: Key Insights on Bird Flu-Traced Milk Safety
- FDA confirms traces of bird flu in milk, but emphasizes low public risk.
- Although genetic material of the virus was found in milk, tests show no infectious or live form.
- Authorities have not conducted specific studies on bird flu inactivation in cow's milk through pasteurization.
- Experts stress that milk with bird flu traces is safe as long as it is pasteurized and sourced from infected cows.
‘I want to make up for mistakes’: The Russian POWs fighting for Ukraine: Ex-Russian troops have been recruited to fight for anti-Kremlin militias that say they ...
aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/23/i-want-to-make-up-for-mistakes-the-russian-pows-fighting-for-ukraine
Türkiye expresses readiness to support Iraq on border safety: Defense Ministry: Ankara believes Eurofighter issue would be good starting point on collaborations ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkiye-expresses-readiness-to-support-iraq-on-border-safety-defense-ministry-3682110
US plans 12 offshore wind auctions over five years: U.S. President Joe Biden's administration unveiled plans on Wednesday to hold up to a dozen auctions of ...
reuters.com/business/energy/us-sets-plan-12-offshore-wind-auctions-over-five-years-2024-04-24/
Heated arguments at the Supreme Court in newest abortion case: At issue is a clash between federal and state law about how pregnant women must be treated in the ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246946015/supreme-court-abortion-emtala
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Photos shine a light on Taiwan’s ‘betel nut beauties’: Constanze Han documented the lives of “betel nut beauties,” young women selling the addictive stimulant ...
cnn.com/style/taiwan-betel-nut-beauties-constanze-han/
NATO target for defence spending should rise due to 'more dangerous world', Grant Shapps says
news.sky.com/story/nato-target-for-defence-spending-should-rise-due-to-more-dangerous-world-grant-shapps-says-13121877
Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/blinken-second-china-visit-expectations/
German government raises its growth forecast slightly: The mood in the German economy has improved significantly for the third time in a row ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/bundesregierung-hebt-ihre-wachstumsprognose-leicht-19675081.html
He is said to be considering cancelling his upcoming trip to the UK www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/prince-harry-considering-cancelling-uk-32659741
At the start of the “Petersberg Climate Dialogue”, the Federal Foreign Minister called for more money to be invested in climate protection ... Show more www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/petersberger-klimadialog-baerbock-fordert-mehr-geld-fuer-internationalen-klimaschutz/100034482.html
David Cameron denies blaming Brexit for no asylum returns deal with France: The Foreign Secretary defended the controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers ...
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Pentagon set to send initial $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden
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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.
Airlines must give automatic refunds for all canceled flights and those delayed over 3 hours: DOT
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Woman becomes 1st patient to undergo combined heart pump implant and pig kidney transplant
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Quick Glance: Revolutionary Transplant: Heart Pump and Pig Kidney
- The first transplant surgery combining a mechanical heart pump and a gene-edited pig kidney was successfully performed at NYU Langone Health.
- The patient, 54-year-old Lisa Pisano from New Jersey, received the heart pump and pig kidney due to heart failure and end-stage kidney disease.
- Experts view xenotransplants as crucial to addressing organ shortages by transplanting animal organs into humans.
- Gene editing aims to prevent the human immune system from rejecting the animal organs, facilitating successful transplantations.
Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S. Arms Keep Flowing
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U.S. unveils $1 billion Ukraine weapons package: Resupply of artillery ammunition, armored vehicles and air-defense missiles comes after Congress ...
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WATCH: When Singaporean army officer Nicholas Tang was awarded the prestigious International Sword at Sandhurst, he had a special request - to have his late ... Show more www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/saf-officer-won-sword-engraved-late-father-name-mindef-4284966
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