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Federal agency investigates effectiveness of recall of Tesla's Autopilot system
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Tesla's Autopilot Recall Effectiveness
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla's Autopilot recall after 20 more crashes occurred post-recall.

  • The recall involved over 2 million vehicles and utilized an online software update to enhance driver warnings.

  • Concerns were raised regarding the recall's efficacy as crashes persisted after the fix.

  • The investigation aims to determine why post-recall issues were not addressed and whether they pose a safety risk.
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Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
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Quick Glance: Blinken warns of Chinese influence attempts and Russia support
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned of Chinese attempts to influence the upcoming US elections, despite a previous commitment from Xi Jinping not to do so.

  • Blinken emphasized the importance of cutting off any Chinese interference in the US elections and raised concerns about social divisions in the US.

  • Furthermore, Blinken addressed China's support for Russia's defense industrial base and threatened additional action if it continues.

  • He also defended the right to protest, discussed ending the conflict in Gaza, and the potential normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
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Before entering court Friday, Donald Trump wished his wife Melania a happy birthday. "Would be nice to be with her, but I'm in a courthouse for a rigged ... Show more
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It was the news that every expectant mother dreads. Twelve weeks pregnant with her second child, Jennifer Adkins learned her developing fetus had Turner ... Show more

Mother describes leaving Idaho for abortion as Supreme Court considers state's ban
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In Kentucky, the oldest Black independent library is still making history: Western Library is the oldest Black library still independently run in the U.S ...
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In Kentucky, the oldest Black independent library is still making history
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Kanye West in talks to launch Yeezy Porn with Stormy Daniels’ ex-husband: The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is reportedly in talks to launch Yeezy Porn ...
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Kanye West in talks to launch Yeezy Porn with Stormy Daniels’ ex-husband
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As Columbia sees 10th day of pro-Palestinian protests, universities divided on approach
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Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
  • Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.

  • Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.

  • Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.

  • The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Federal judge upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll case and denies Trump’s motion for a new trial
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Quick Glance: Court Rejects Trump's Bid for New Trial Against E. Jean Carroll
  • A federal judge rejected former President Donald Trump’s request for a new trial—or to throw out the $83.3 million defamation ruling—against writer E. Jean Carroll, marking the latest legal loss for the former president.

  • In the Thursday ruling rejecting the request for a new trial or the judgment to be dismissed, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump’s argument was “without merit,” made “conspicuously without success” and “defies common sense.”

  • Robbie Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyer, told Forbes in a statement they are “pleased with though not surprised by” the court’s decision, adding the award was “entirely reasonable” because of Trump’s continued defamation, “hatred and disdain.”

  • In January, a jury determined Trump had to pay Carroll $83.3 million in damages after she accused him of sexual assault. Previously, another jury found Trump liable for sexual assault in the 1990s and subsequent defamation, ordering him to pay $5 million.
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Former President Trump asserts the deadly 2017 Charlottesville rally “was a little peanut” compared to the pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses.
Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
  • Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.

  • Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.

  • Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.

  • Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
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Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election probe: The indictments cap a year-long investigation by Arizona Attorney General Kris ...
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Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election ...
Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator
  • Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.

  • The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.

  • The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.

  • Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
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Quick Glance: Hanover Girl Scout Thanks for Censoring Gold Award
  • Girl Scout who created 'Banned Book Nooks' spoke at County Board of Supervisors.

  • Kate Lindley won the Girl Scout Gold Award, but the proclamation was censored.

  • Lindley's 'Free to Read' project brought banned books to public locations.

  • Hanover school district removed around 100 books from school libraries, sparking controversy.
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Microsoft plans to spend even more on AI infrastructure: The company shelled out nearly $11 billion for property and equipment in the third quarter — 66% more ...
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Microsoft plans to spend even more on AI infrastructure
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
  • The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.

  • TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.

  • Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.

  • Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%
Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets
  • Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.

  • Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.

  • The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.

  • There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.
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About 1 in 4 U.S. adults over 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds
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About 1 in 4 U.S. adults over 50 say they expect to never retire ...
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LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court hears case on whether Trump has presidential immunity from prosecution
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Pictures of the Day | April 25, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Pictures of the Day | April 25, 2024
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Arizona grand jury indicts 18 in Trump fake elector plot: The indictment charges Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani and other Trump allies with election interference in ...
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Arizona grand jury indicts 18 in Trump fake elector plot
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LISTEN: Justice Jackson asks what stops presidents from committing crimes if they're immune from prosecution
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LISTEN: Justice Jackson asks what stops presidents from committing crimes ...
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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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Bernie Sanders to Netanyahu: 'It Is Not Antisemitic to Hold You ...
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Europe needs to be stronger, not a U.S. ‘vassal,’ says France’s Macron: Emmanuel Macron outlined his vision for Europe, including plans to bolster defense ...
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Europe needs to be stronger, not a U.S. ‘vassal,’ says France’s Macron
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.
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Donald Trump called out Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing his criminal hush money trial in New York, for not allowing him to attend the Supreme Court hearing ... Show more
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Who could buy TikTok?: The clock has begun ticking for TikTok to find a new owner.
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Who could buy TikTok?
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.
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Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
  • University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

  • Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.

  • Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.

  • Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
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'Buy Bitcoin' sign held behind Janet Yellen in 2017 sold for $1M: The sign, scrawled on a yellow legal pad, was held behind Janet Yellen during a 2017 ...
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'Buy Bitcoin' sign held behind Janet Yellen in 2017 sold for $1M
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Biden campaign makes new digital ad buy in Pennsylvania to court Nikki Haley supporters
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Biden campaign makes new digital ad buy in Pennsylvania to court Nikki ...
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Trump is among 'unindicted co-conspirators' in effort to overturn 2020 election in Michigan, investigator says
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Trump is among 'unindicted co-conspirators' in effort to overturn 2020 ...
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State legislators in Tennessee passed a bill that would allow teachers and school staff in the state to be armed. Protests broke out in the Tennessee General ... Show more

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NYC Mayor: 'No room for hate in our city to praise Hamas': Mayor Adams criticized pro-Palestinian protesters' language as "immoral" and ...
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NYC Mayor: 'No room for hate in our city to praise Hamas'
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Texas state troopers descended on a crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Texas at Austin campus on Wednesday afternoon.
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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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24 billion kilometers away:
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.