Private non-profit organization raising donations to build sections of the Mexico-US border wall
Steve Bannon's 'We Build The Wall' is officially a zombie charity: "We Build The Wall's" director resigned Tuesday. But it has one final victim: its defense ...
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Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan: State media said Iran fired air defense batteries after reporting explosions near ...
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US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Israel Launched Missiles as Well as Drones at Iran, Officials Say: Though it was not immediately clear if the missiles struck targets inside Iran ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/middleeast/israel-iran-jets-missiles-strikes.html
Seattle gave low-income residents $500 monthly, employment soared: A guaranteed basic income program pilot in Seattle gave 102 low-income residents $500 monthly ...
businessinsider.com/seattle-ubi-guaranteed-basic-income-low-income-poverty-housing-employment-2024-4
Quick Glance: Seattle supported the needy with monthly payments to combat poverty
- A pilot initiative in the Seattle area provided monthly payments to needy residents to reduce poverty. Employment within the group saw a significant increase, and many homeless residents found housing.
- Marie Kurose, CEO of the WDC, emphasized the importance of community investments and equitable solutions for existing barriers.
- Public and private partners such as King County, the Employment Security Department, and Chase Bank funded the program, with 88% of participants being people of color.
- The employment rate among participants significantly rose from pre-program to post-pilot stages. Additionally, participants noted securing better-paid jobs with added benefits.
US will vote against move to give Palestinians UN membership: Washington’s opposition will kill Algerian proposal that would have in effect granted statehood
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Iran has fired air defence batteries after reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported ... Show more
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Fifteen members of the storied Kennedy political family endorsed US President Joe Biden at a Philadelphia campaign event, with some joining him onstage ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Secures Kennedy Family Endorsement Amid RFK Jr Controversy
- Fifteen members of the Kennedy political dynasty backed U.S. President Joe Biden at an event in Philadelphia, distancing themselves from Robert F. Kennedy Jr's independent candidacy.
- Biden, a Democrat, faces a rematch with Republican Donald Trump in November, with concerns arising over potential spoiler effects from Kennedy's candidacy as a prominent anti-vaccine activist.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr, son of the late U.S. senator and presidential candidate, garners 15% voter support, contrasting with Biden's 39% and Trump's 38% in a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- Kennedy family members are expected to assist local volunteers in supporting Biden's campaign, following their endorsement at an event in Philadelphia.
Google sacked staff protesting about contract with Israel : Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli ...
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Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract: Google said on Thursday it had terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in ...
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Watcher Entertainment Launches Its Own Subscription Streaming Service: ‘We’re Leaving YouTube’
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She was in a relationship but I asked God to give her to me: Although Moses Wmemaho and Ruth Kakwezi had been friends for a long time, they had never developed ...
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Google fires 28 employees after protest against cloud contract with Israel : Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over the tech company’s ...
apnews.com/article/google-israel-protest-8c0ff2d46e19b90bdc49ffe6ec4ae274
Rep. Paul Gosar becomes third Republican backing motion to oust Mike Johnson: The measure has enough GOP votes to remove Johnson without a Democratic rescue.
axios.com/2024/04/19/gosar-joins-motion-to-vacate-mike-johnson
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs: Japanese businesses traditionally all hire graduates at the same time each year, but about one in 10 ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-ai-tool-predicts-quit-job-new-recruits-employee-data-4277971
NPR Editor Who Wrote Critical Essay On Company Resigns After Being Suspended: A National Public Radio editor who wrote a critical essay saying that his company ...
huffpost.com/entry/media-npr-editor_n_6620fe1de4b07db21fd66578
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
- Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.
- Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.
- NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.
- Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
Sainsbury’s worker sacked for not paying for 30p bag for life during £30 shop: The Sainsbury’s employee was sacked after working at the London supermarket for ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/sainsbury-s-worker-sacked-london-romford-b2530791.html
Quick Glance: Dismissal of Sainsbury's Employee for Unpaid 'Bags for Life'
- After nearly 20 years at the supermarket, a Sainsbury's worker was fired for taking 'Bags for Life' without payment following a night shift.
- During a disciplinary investigation in September 2022, he was shown the CCTV footage.
- At a disciplinary hearing the next month, he was dismissed for gross misconduct.
- The judge rejected his unfair dismissal claim, stating it was 'very hard' to argue with the decision following the theft of bags sold to customers for either 30p or 65p.
NEW: Peter Murrell has resigned his membership of the SNP, the party has announced.
It comes after he was charged with embezzlement as part of a police ... Show more
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Google just fired 28 employees who protested its contract with Israel: After employees held sit-ins at Google offices in New York City and California ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/18/google-fired-nimbus-israel-palestine/
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.
🔴 The US has vetoed a draft resolution that recommended to the 193-member UN General Assembly that 'the State of Palestine be admitted to membership of the ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-children-among-7-killed-as-israeli-strikes-rafah
U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution backing full membership for Palestinian state: U.S. officials insisted the veto did not represent opposition to a two-state solution.
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/18/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Explosions as Israel retaliates against Iran : Israel is reported to have fired a missile at Iran, following Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone strike last ...
euronews.com/2024/04/19/live-explosions-as-israel-retaliates-against-iran
Boston Dynamics, the robotics company that has been a social media sensation, is retiring its hydraulic powered robot, but that’s not quite the end for the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics' New Fully Electric Atlas Robot
- Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas robots after 11 years and introduced a new fully electric version, marking a significant evolution in the company's product lineup.
- The electric Atlas offers enhanced strength, range of motion, and versatile applications across various industries, starting with automotive manufacturing for parent company Hyundai.
- Boston Dynamics has had a tumultuous history, from its founding as a promising research-focused startup to multiple acquisitions, but now seems to be focusing more on commercial applications.
- The launch of the electric Atlas not only signifies a milestone in robotics but also provides a glimpse into the future where humanoid robots are poised to play an increasingly integral role in the industry.
Melissa Barrera Wants to Star in Scary Movie 6 After Scream 7 Firing: Former Scream star Melissa Barrera could get the opportunity to lampoon the franchise that ...
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LIVE: UN Security Council meets on Middle EastThe UN Security Council convenes ahead of an expected vote on Thursday to determine Palestinian UN membership ... Show more #UN #Palestinians #MiddleEast #Politics #Live #News #Reuters www.reuters.com/
“Fear and Terror”: Gaza Photographer Ahmed Zakot on Documenting the Carnage of Israel’s Assault
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Quick Glance: U.N. Photo Collection Captures Gaza War Through Palestinian Lens
- Charlotte Cans, head of photography for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, discusses the Gaza Collective Photo Essay project involving 14 Palestinian photographers.
- The photographers document the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with images of injured children and women, as international journalists are denied access.
- The photos depict raw emotions, such as a boy who lost an arm and families mourning their deceased children.
- The photographers, also victims of the conflict, convey the brutality of war by sharing personal stories alongside their images.
US stops UN from recognising a Palestinian state through membership: The veto - cast by the United States at the UN Security Council - denies the Palestinian ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-vetoes-palestine-membership-un-security-council-4276636
The United States on Thursday spoiled a long-shot Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership, vetoing a Security Council measure despite growing ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Israel retaliates against Iran, senior U.S. official says. The move comes days after Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel ... Show more abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/
Murder victim's partner demands stop-and-search for anyone wearing balaclava: Kelvin Ward, 50, was stabbed to death by a gang covered by masks and armed with ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/murder-victims-partner-demands-instant-29024062
How much money do you need to retire? Most Americans calculate $1.8 million, survey says.
usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2023/08/02/how-much-money-americans-need-for-retirement/70507274007/
Manchester United appoint Jason Wilcox as new technical director: Manchester United have announced the appointment of Jason Wilcox as the club’s new technical ...
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Netflix reported subscriber additions of 9.3 million in its first quarter, beating expectations of 4.8 million. The company had added 1 ... Show more finance.yahoo.com/news/netflix-stock-sinks-on-disappointing-revenue-forecast-move-to-scrap-membership-metrics-123016391.html
Tesla cancels some layoff separation agreements: Some laid off Tesla workers received a notification that their separation agreement had been canceled.
businessinsider.com/tesla-cancels-some-layoff-separation-agreements-2024-4
Young autistic mum took own life after being told baby might go for adoption: Fern Foster who had autism died after an email sent to her partner by his solicitor ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/young-autistic-mum-took-life-32626429
40-year-old delivers for DoorDash to help pay down her $100,000 student loan debt—on top of her full-time job
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/millennial-works-works-3-jobs-to-pay-off-her-student-loans-in-houston.html
This is Nathan Brown. He came up behind a cyclist, revved his engine and knocked him off his bike. Then he drove off and left him there ... Show more www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/cyclist-died-nine-months-after-29022868
Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package
entrepreneur.com/business-news/tesla-to-shareholders-approve-ceo-musks-record-high-pay/472850
Justice Juan Merchan took steps to shield jurors in the case from harassment, saying they'll remain anonymous except to Trump, his lawyers and prosecutors ...
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The Apprentice crown champion after tense finale as one candidate slips up: Lord Alan Sugar has crowned Rachel Woolford as the winner of this year's The ...
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Israel launches airstrike; explosions heard in central Iran: Reports: The reported airstrikes come as Israel promised to respond to an Iranian barrage of more ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/israel-attacks-iran-explosions/73378601007/
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
Social Security cost of living boost in 2025? Early estimate calls for 2.6% increase
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/18/how-high-could-inflation-drive-social-security-cola-hike-in-2025/73327853007/
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ago: The bank’s job is to hold inflation between 2 and 3 per cent. Since mid-2014 ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/if-the-reserve-bank-were-a-football-coach-it-would-have-been-sacked-eons-ago-20240418-p5fkv9.html
Temporary workers initially affected: Tesla separates from 300 employees in Germany
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Tesla-trennt-sich-von-300-Mitarbeitern-in-Deutschland-article24882129.html
Big thanks to our wonderful London audience for joining us for a night of Live Philosophy at the magical Hoxton Hall. Ruth Mace’s passionate insights into the ... Show more sophiaclub.co/event/insight-or-illusion
🔴 Jordan’s FM Ayman Safadi has told his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian that his country 'will not allow Israel or Iran to turn Jordan into a ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-children-among-7-killed-as-israeli-strikes-rafah
Fact check: Donald Trump attacks Jimmy Kimmel for something Al Pacino did: On Tuesday, late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel delivered another monologue making ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Mixes Up Jimmy Kimmel and Al Pacino in Rant
- Former President Donald Trump recently mixed up Jimmy Kimmel and actor Al Pacino in a bizarre rant on social media about Kimmel's hosting of the 2024 Academy Awards.
- Trump claims Kimmel experienced a 'classic blackout' at the Oscars and forgot to say the famous mandatory line 'AND THE WINNER IS.'
- Kimmel responded to Trump's mix-up with a humorous comment, referencing Trump's self-proclaimed status as a 'very stable genius' in 2018.
- Trump's rant about Kimmel seems to be in response to his monologue on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' discussing Trump's declining wealth and hush money trial.
I'm marrying a man who has no desire to sleep with me: Sarah is getting married in autumn but her husband-to-be has no desire to have sex with her ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/14/im-marrying-a-man-no-desire-sleep-20644588/
The sausage stand opposite the Brenner train station is cult. Karl Hofer is now retiring: www.tt.com/artikel/30880752/eine-aera-am-brenner-geht-zu-ende-am-sonntag-gibt-es-die-letzten-wuerstel-bei-karl-s-imbiss
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Former Wentzville schools superintendent gets more than $1 million in contract buyout
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An organization dedicated to rebuking critics of Israel posted a 15-second clip of Dani Marzouca declaring “radical” solidarity with Palestine ... Show more www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/16/stop-antisemitism-twitter-zionism-israel/
Did you know that 10 million #SocialEnterprises worldwide generate $2 trillion in annual revenue and create over 200 million jobs?
The State of Social Enterprise report ... Show more www.weforum.org/reports/guidebook-on-facilitating-climate-fdi #Alliance4SE #SocialEnterprise #SocialInnovation
The Witcher season 5 confirmed to end the show: 'The Witcher' has officially been renewed for a fifth and final season. Netflix announced the start of ...
ew.com/the-witcher-season-5-renewed-final-season-8635205
The US has vetoed a widely supported UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine, prompting growing condemnations amid Israel's relentless ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/19/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-veto-at-un-unfair-unethical-pa-president
It officially takes men longer to get over a breakup: Research shows that women fall out of love more frequently than men and end more relationships than men ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/men-take-longer-recover-breakup-women-20678205/
Live: US vetoes Palestine's UN membership bid: Meanwhile, far-right minister Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease jail overcrowding
middleeasteye.net/live/israels-war-gaza-live-israel-pounds-rafah-overnight-strikes
This is Carmello. He's in prison in Wales. But this prison is the only one in the UK that also has a working farm in it. It means prisoners have the ... Show more www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/prison-wales-working-farm-inmates-29011408
Eight arrested during battles between police and foreigners in Kimberley: Police fired rubber bullets to disperse a large group of foreigners who attacked them ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-18-eight-arrested-during-battles-between-police-and-foreigners-in-kimberley/
Elon Musk apologizes for 'incorrectly low' Tesla severance: report: The Tesla CEO told workers in an email that the mistakes were "being corrected immediately."
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-apologizes-severance-packagaes-layoffs-2024-4
More university graduates in China turning to smaller cities for employment: Report
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-university-graduates-smaller-cities-employment-wages-shanghai-beijing-4275211
LAPD officer will not face criminal charges in killing of 14-year-old girl at store during police confrontation with suspect
cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/valentina-orellana-peralta-teen-killed-no-charges/
"There are aspects of it that are very much a singular thing and its own thing."Joseph Quinn, known from #StrangerThings ' Hellfire Club ... Show more #Marvel #FantasticFour
Victor Wembanyama Has Received 'Some Messages' from NBA Players Looking to Join Spurs
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UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban: Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested Thursday after the school laid off more than 60 ...
thehill.com/homenews/4603909-ut-austin-students-protest-layoffs-over-new-dei-ban/
All Black Tamaiti Williams and partner Alice Weir’s baby daughter born 13 weeks early
nzherald.co.nz/nz/all-black-tamaiti-williams-and-partner-alice-weirs-baby-daughter-born-13-weeks-early/SP5R62TYCBGHDMIAONBXMRBF3A/
U.S. vetoes Palestinian bid for full UN membership: The U.S. used its veto power in the 15-member UN Security Council.
axios.com/2024/04/18/us-oppose-palestine-un-security-council-membership
Ed Westwick, John Hannah, Alanah Bloor Join Can Yaman in 'Sandokan': Ed Westwick, John Hannah and British newcomer Alanah Bloor are joining Turkish star Can ...
variety.com/2024/tv/global/ed-westwick-john-hannah-alanah-bloor-sandokan-reboot-can-yaman-1235974706/
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LeBron’s Newest Teammate Isn’t an All-Star. He’s a Podcaster.: JJ Redick was a role player during his NBA career. But in the new age of sports media ...
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Quentin Tarantino scraps plans for his final film – reports: The 61-year-old director, who says he will retire after his 10th film, has abandoned The Movie ...
theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/18/quentin-tarantino-final-film-scrapped-retirement-the-movie-critic
Quick Glance: Quentin Tarantino Cancels The Movie Critic as Final Film
- Tarantino has decided that The Movie Critic will not be his 10th and final film.
- For a long time, Tarantino has talked about his 10th movie being his last work, but it looks like The Movie Critic won't be it.
Brand new 'eco-friendly' 24-hour McDonald's opens : The new 74-seater fast food restaurant is creating around 120 new full- and part-time jobs
bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/brand-new-eco-friendly-24-9233276
Pat McAfee and the #Colts are pumped that Caitlin Clark is joining the Indiana Fever.
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