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GOA establishes partnership with Cuba to advance sport: THE executive committee of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) and Guyana’s Ambassador to Cuba ...
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Medina overcomes five walks, pitches five innings to lead A’s past White Sox, 7-4
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Hurricane Ian strikes Cuba, Florida braces for Cat 4 damage: HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba on Tuesday as a major hurricane ...
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Quick Glance: Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cuba, while Florida braces for high winds and flooding.
- The hurricane's highest sustained winds of 125 mph (205 kmh) caused "significant wind and storm surge impacts" in Cuba, according to the US National Hurricane Center.
- According to University of Miami hurricane researcher Brian McNoldy, the exact trajectory of the storm could decide how catastrophic the storm surge is for Tampa Bay.
- "And you're going to end up with really significant storm surge and you're going to end up with really significant flood events."
- "It is a major, major storm."
Wave of Cuban migrant detentions stoke fears that deportations to the island will resume
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Quick Glance: The United States Supreme Court dismisses a Wisconsin case challenging Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
- The United States Supreme Court denied an emergency plea by a conservative Wisconsin law firm to block President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness scheme on Thursday.
- The firm said that Biden's authority to erase up to $20,000 in student loan debt for people earning less than $125,000 per year is harmful to taxpayers.
- 11 attacks and empowers the administration to waive student loan debt in connection with military operations or national emergencies.
- Under Biden's plan, around 685,000 Wisconsin borrowers will be eligible for relief.
Immigration authorities release some of the Cuban migrants detained in South Florida
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Hurricane Ian strikes Cuba; NASA spacecraft crashes into asteroid; NFL ends Pro Bowl | Hot off the Wire podcast
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Fire at Cuban Oil Facility Leaves Dozens Injured, Hundreds Evacuated: Eight-hundred people have been evacuated after an oil tank facility caught fire in the ...
nytimes.com/2022/08/06/world/americas/cuba-oil-fire.html
Morning Update: Pope Francis acknowledges ‘catastrophic’ effects of residential schools in historic apology
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10 Cuban migrants rescued from sinking vessel off Florida: MIAMI (AP) — Ten Cuban migrants in a sinking vessel were rescued off the Florida coast ...
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‘It’s a hotbed’: Miami’s role in Haiti murder plot fits decades-long pattern: Exile communities, ready supply of military veterans, history of corrupt local ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/12/miami-haiti-assassination-colombian-mercenaries
Collapsed Florida condo demolished ahead of storm, search to resume: Video footage showed the 12-story building collapsing downward and throwing up plumes of ...
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Latinas exited workforce at highest rate during pandemic: Report: Latinas left the workforce at higher rates than any other demographic in the COVID-19 pandemic ...
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Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
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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.
Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the US Supreme Court: After Starbucks fired seven workers who were trying to unionize their Tennessee store ...
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-starbucks-takes-on-the-federal-labor-agency-before-the-us-supreme-court/
Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Cannes Adds New Film By Jean-Luc Godard Alongside Restorations of Spielberg, Wiseman, Tsui Hark, Bresson, and Sembène
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Union threatens Habeck with consequences in debate about nuclear power documents: If he does not immediately disclose the circumstances of the decision to phase ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251219442/Union-droht-Habeck-in-Debatte-um-Atomkraft-Dokumente-mit-Konsequenzen.html
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.
Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder: Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
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Harvey Weinstein's 2020 sex crimes conviction in New York overturned: The New York State Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the former movie mogul had not ...
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Quick Glance: New York Overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, citing prejudicial rulings by the judge in the landmark #MeToo trial.
- The State Court of Appeals ruling reopens a painful chapter in America's reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures, ordering a new trial where his accusers might have to relive their traumas.
- Weinstein, 72, has been serving a 23-year sentence in a New York prison following his conviction, but will remain imprisoned due to another rape conviction in Los Angeles in 2022.
- This decision marks another setback for #MeToo, following the US Supreme Court's refusal to hear an appeal in the Bill Cosby case, where his sexual assault conviction was overturned by a Pennsylvania court.
Biden campaign trolls Trump for golfing on day off from court: President Biden’s reelection campaign trolled former President Trump for golfing on his day off ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4621546-biden-campaign-trolls-trump-golfing-court/
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.
Spain’s Sanchez says he will ‘reflect’ on whether to remain prime minister, as court probes wife
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
US Sentences Colombian Designer for Smuggling Bags made of Skin of Protected Species
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Trump immunity claim in election interference case heard by Supreme Court: The Supreme Court considers Donald Trump’s assertion of total immunity from criminal ...
nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-hears-trump-immunity-claim-election-interference-case-rcna149182
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Hears Trump Immunity Claim in Election Interference Case
- The Supreme Court is considering Donald Trump’s assertion of total immunity from criminal charges over his attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.
- Justices express concerns about whether certain presidential acts should be off-limits, casting doubt on the possibility of a trial taking place before the election.
- The case scrutinizes the distinction between private and official acts of Trump, with the Court likely rejecting Trump's broadest arguments, potentially immunizing even acts such as ordering a military coup.
- The focus remains on the legal question of whether a former president can be prosecuted for actions taken while in office, emphasizing the importance of the Court's ruling on the extent of official act protection and the implications for future presidents.
Arsenic-laced books removed from National Library of France: The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis.
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Bremervörde: Search for six-year-old becomes more desperate: A six-year-old boy has been desperately sought in Bremervörde for days. Now the Bundeswehr is to ...
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Former National Enquirer boss reveals sleazy tactics the tabloid used to protect Donald Trump and smear his rivals
cnn.com/2024/04/24/media/national-enquirer-trump-protect-smear/
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.
A wave of pro-Palestine protests has swept through dozens of universities across the US after Columbia University students set up encampments on campus ... Show more
Bosnia Cracks Down on International Drug Cartel; Police Officials Among Suspects: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Quick Glance: Investigation into International Drug Cartel in Bosnia; Suspicions Against Police Officials
- The U.S. government identified Edin "Tito" Gačanin in March 2023 as a significant player in the global cocaine trade.
- Gačanin's connections extended to Raffaele Imperiale, who was arrested in 2021 - a well-known figure in the Camorra, one of Italy’s largest organized crime networks.
- The police operation on Monday targeted individuals suspected of involvement in organized crime, the illicit trafficking of substantial drug quantities, money laundering, and related offenses, in three cities.
- It is reported that the cartel recruited many individuals from Bosnia and Herzegovina and neighboring countries to establish businesses in the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, to launder the proceeds of its billion-dollar drug trafficking operations.
WATCH: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz attended a police passing-out parade in Lahore wearing a police uniform.
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McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work: Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale ...
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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.
24 billion kilometers away: "Voyager 1" sends NASA information again: 47 years ago, the US space agency sent the "Voyager 1" probe into space. In November ...
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Quick Glance: Voyager 1 Sends Usable Data to Earth Again
- Launched in 1977, Voyager 1's mission is to explore interstellar space.
- After sending unreadable data for months, a fix was found for the issue.
- Experts repaired a faulty chip in the Flight Data Subsystem to resume sending readable data.
- The mission remains iconic, but the battery's longevity is uncertain as the probe continues its journey through the Milky Way.
Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
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Police arrest 108 at Emerson College protest as antiwar rallies spread: Pro-Palestinian protests spread at colleges across the country, with dozens of arrests at ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/25/university-protests-gaza-arrests-emerson-usc/
Quick Glance: Student-Led Demonstrations: US Colleges Surrounded by Tents Amid Pro-Palestine Protests
- Students in the US are using tent encampments to express opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza.
- The presence of tent camps and demonstrations has resulted in conflicts with law enforcement.
- Pro-Palestinian groups are urging colleges to sever ties with Israel and companies backing the Gaza conflict.
- Campus protests were sparked by the October 7 Hamas attack in southern Israel, leading to significant casualties and hostages.
Man, 23, dies after traffic collision in Warwick: A 23-year-old man who was involved in a collision between a motorcycle and a truck this morning has died ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20240425/man-23-dies-after-traffic-collision-in-warwick/
Alleged Italian Mobsters Grew Powerful in Toronto. Experts Say Canadian Law Can’t Stop Them. - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: Italian Mobsters Thrive in Toronto Despite Canadian Law
- Vincenzo Muià traveled to Toronto to meet with Angelo Figliomeni, accused by Canadian police of leading a powerful 'Ndrangheta faction.
- Challenges in Canadian law hinder prosecution of organized crime groups, experts highlight.
- Figliomeni, convicted of weapons charges in Italy, remains safe in Canada due to lack of extradition grounds for 'mafia association.'
- Figliomeni's 'Ndrangheta faction in Toronto influences events in Italy, an unprecedented situation according to Italian authorities.
Laurence Fox ordered to pay £90,000 each in damages to two people he libelled: Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been ordered to pay £90 ...
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Quick Glance: Laurence Fox ordered to pay damages for libel
- Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been instructed to pay £90,000 in damages to two individuals he labeled as 'paedophiles' on social media.
- Following a libel dispute in the High Court, he is now required to pay a total of £180,000.
- During an exchange over Sainsbury's decision to recognize Black History Month in October 2020, Fox referred to Mr. Blake and Crystal as 'paedophiles.'
- In a prior ruling in January, Fox's counterclaims were rejected, and judgment was made in favor of Mr. Blake and Mr. Seymour.
According to media report: Ministry of Economic Affairs rejects allegations of nuclear shutdown
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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/
Wild horses to remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park, lawmaker says
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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
Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law: The climate protection law can be passed by the Bundestag on Friday as planned ...
tagesschau.de/inland/eilantrag-klimagesetz-cdu-abgelehnt-100.html
Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
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Driver involved in Tampines fatal crash identified; handed four charges: Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 42, was arrested on April 24 after he was discharged from ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/driver-involved-in-tampines-fatal-crash-identified-handed-four-charges
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.
Bernie Sanders to Netanyahu: 'It Is Not Antisemitic to Hold You Accountable': "Please, do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to ...
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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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East Harlem woman stabbed to death by boyfriend, left to die in bathtub: Investigators believe an ex-boyfriend seen in Melanie Woods' Second Ave ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/25/east-harlem-woman-stabbed-to-death-by-boyfriend-left-to-die-in-bathtub/
Quick Glance: Woman Murdered in East Harlem: Boyfriend Arrested
- Melanie Woods, 33, found stabbed to death in her East Harlem apartment.
- Woods' family devastated by the tragic loss.
- Neighbors heard loud arguments coming from Woods' apartment.
- Rodriguez, the victim's boyfriend, charged with murder and weapons possession.
Citizens' benefit family has to pay back 22,600 euros to the job center for the pilgrimage trip
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Could Australia ban X (formerly Twitter) or is it untouchable? The worst-case scenario for Elon Musk
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/elon-musk-x-versus-australia-on-sydney-church-stabbing-video/103761694
Police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Southern California, who chanted 'Free Palestine' as they marched and carried tents on ... Show more
It’s about time to hold Trump in contempt: Justice Juan Merchan must refuse to let former president Donald Trump undermine the rule of law.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/25/trump-contempt-merchan-hush-money-trial/
Trump back in New York court for hush money trial while the Supreme Court considers presidential immunity case
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-back-in-new-york-court-for-hush-money-trial-while-the-supreme-court-hears-his-presidential-immunity-case
Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities: Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the ...
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French police break up pro-Palestinian university protest - War on Gaza - War on Gaza
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Boeing reports $355m losses amid furore over safety fears: It is the seventh consecutive quarterly loss for the embattled aerospace giant
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-losses-safety-fears-report-b2534131.html
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Police in riot gear moved in to clear anti-war protest camps set up by pro-Palestinian campaigners at US universities, leading to the arrests of dozens of ... Show more
US economic growth falls short of expectations with 1.6 percent annualized gain: U.S. economic growth dipped below 2 percent during the first quarter for the ...
thehill.com/business/4620410-us-economic-growth-falls-short-of-expectations-with-1-6-percent-annualized-gain/
Quick Glance: Disappointing Q1 Economic Growth and Implications
- The U.S. GDP grew at a rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, falling below expectations due to slower inventory replenishment and weak export growth.
- Despite the disappointing growth last quarter, this could potentially alter the views of Fed officials who were not keen on cutting rates following an upsurge in consumer prices.
- Some analysts believe that the weaker-than-expected report indicates the beginning of a broader economic slowdown.
- The report also highlights the performance of other sectors of the economy, such as the surge in housing construction, business investment growth, slower government spending, and the impact of trade on economic growth.
He missed a chance to be the first Black astronaut. Now, at 90, he's going into space
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246820206/ed-dwight-blue-origin-astronaut-new-shepard
Critically endangered monkey spotted on Singapore eco bridge, suggesting species could be expanding habitat
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/critically-endangered-raffles-banded-langur-eco-linkbke-spotted-first-time-nparks-desmond-lee-4291126
Trump lawyer on hush money case: ‘I don’t have hopes really that high’: Alina Habba, an attorney for former President Trump, signaled she does not have high ...
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LIVE: Donald Trump appears in New York ahead of court hearing
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Fetterman, Warren lead Democrats in urging DEA to ‘swiftly’ take marijuana off Schedule I
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621316-fetterman-warren-democrats-dea-marijuana-scheduling/
Stock market today: GDP growth weaker than expected to start the year: The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.6% in the first three months of the year ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-today-q1-gdp-sp500-earnings-meta-microsoft-alphabet-2024-4
Horses Run Loose Through Central London in Surreal Spectacle: A number of runaway army horses galloped through London on Wednesday morning ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/horses-loose-london.html
Could a president stage a coup? And 9 more key moments from Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing
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Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths: The men were arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and of entering the UK illegally, police said.
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Muhammad Syafie Ismail, the driver of the black Saab in the fatal Tampines accident, leaves the State Courts on S$30,000 bail ... Show more
Mum recalls horror at waking up to find soulmate, 30, dead next to her on sofa: Toby Bryson died in his sleep at the home he shared with his 24-year-old ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-recalls-horror-waking-up-32673497
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.
Trump back in New York court for hush money trial while the Supreme Court considers presidential immunity case
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-back-in-new-york-court-for-hush-money-trial-while-the-supreme-court-hears-his-presidential-immunity-case
Japan's lunar lander SLIM surprisingly returns after the third night: Japan's lunar lander exceeded all expectations: Although it was not designed for the ...
heise.de/news/Japans-Mondlander-SLIM-meldet-sich-ueberraschend-auch-nach-dritter-Nacht-zurueck-9698266.html
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.
After Months of Gibberish, Voyager 1 Is Communicating Well Again: NASA scientists spent months coaxing the 46-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft back into healthy ...
scientificamerican.com/article/after-months-of-gibberish-voyager-1-is-communicating-well-again/
Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
London police contain 2 horses that were on the loose in the city. It's still a mystery as to why
apnews.com/article/horses-loose-london-d0525d510fac63e28e1f6ea663e2c786
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-congress-bill-1c48466df82f3684bd6eb21e61ebcb8d
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.
At the University of Southern California, police scuffled with pro-Palestinian protesters and temporarily took at least one person into custody
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
Dolphin dead after being repeatedly shot in Louisiana; $20,000 reward offered for info
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dolphin-dead-repeatedly-shot-louisiana-20000-reward-offered-info-rcna149216
Quick Glance: Dead Dolphin Found with Bullets in Brain, Spinal Cord, Heart
- A dead dolphin with multiple bullets lodged in its body was discovered on a beach in Louisiana.
- NOAA is offering a $20,000 reward for information regarding the incident.
- Bottlenose dolphins are social animals living in tight-knit groups and are protected.
- Similar incidents involving other endangered species have also led to investigations and rewards.
Cocaine discovered in banana crates in several supermarkets: The cocaine was hidden in banana boxes: Large quantities of the drug were discovered in several ...
tagesschau.de/inland/regional/brandenburg/rbb-berlin-und-brandenburg-drogen-in-mehreren-supermaerkten-entdeckt-100.html
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
Rafael Nadal continues to face injury ‘limitations’ and is unsure if he will compete at French Open
cnn.com/2024/04/25/sport/rafael-nadal-madrid-open-tennis-spt-intl/
Spy for China? Employee of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. It is said to be an employee of ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
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
Mannheim: Man armed with machete shot dead by police in library - LKA investigating
welt.de/vermischtes/article251185980/Mannheim-Mit-Machete-bewaffneter-Mann-in-Bibliothek-von-Polizei-erschossen-LKA-ermittelt.html
Quick Glance: Police Shoot Man with Machete in Library
- A 31-year-old man who entered the library of the University of Mannheim with a machete was shot by the police and later died in the hospital.
- Before the officers arrived, the man had been aggressive towards a staff member and had a previous ban from the library due to his negative behavior.
- The State Criminal Police Office and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the use of firearms and the motive of the man, who had previous encounters with the police.
- There was no danger to other library visitors, and students were present when the incident occurred.
Fauci agrees to testify in Congress on covid origins, pandemic policies: It marks the first time infectious-disease doctor Anthony S. Fauci will publicly face ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/24/fauci-congress-testimony-pandemic/
Students across top universities in the United States are protesting over the growing human toll of Israel's war with Hamas ... Show more
Belarus says it thwarted attack on capital by drones launched from Lithuania: The head of the Belarusian security service said on Thursday it had thwarted an ...
reuters.com/world/europe/belarus-says-it-thwarted-attack-capital-by-drones-launched-lithuania-2024-04-25/
Lara Trump says RNC will have people ‘who can physically handle’ ballots on Election Day
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4618000-lara-trump-rnc-2024-election-day-physically-handle-ballots/
Haiti transitional council ceremony forced to change venue as violence persists: Gangs have taken advantage of an almost complete power vacuum to expand their ...
bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68896323
AfD federal executive committee plans expulsion proceedings against Halemba: The AfD is planning expulsion proceedings against Daniel Halemba ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/halemba-afd-partei-ausschluss-verfahren-100.html
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/
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