Hush money trial: Trump forced to listen silently to people insulting him: Over the past week, Donald Trump has been forced to sit inside a frigid New York ...
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A Nigerian chess champion plays the royal game for 58 hours — a new global chess record
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Global Chess Record with 60-Hour Game
- A Nigerian chess champion played chess for 60 hours in New York City's Times Square to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for children's education across Africa through this record attempt.
- Support for Onakoya's attempt came from online and on-site, including Nigerian music star Davido.
- For every hour of gameplay, Onakoya and his opponent had only five minutes of break time, benefiting from support from Nigerians in the U.S., global leaders, celebrities, and hundreds of passersby.
Ukraine aid vote: US House of Representatives to vote on critical $61bn package - BBC News
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Beijing half marathon: Top three stripped of medals after investigation: The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after ...
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Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
- Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.
- The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.
- Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.
- Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
Taylor Swift drops track list for new album, including two collaborations: Taylor Swift dropped the titles of the 17 songs off her new album "The Tortured Poets ...
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift's New Album 'The Tortured Poets Department' Needs an Editor: Review
- Taylor Swift's 11th studio album delves into her recent romances over 16 songs and a second LP, but the recurring themes yield diminishing returns.
- Swift's stretch of productivity and commercial success was also emotionally tumultuous, as revealed in her album 'The Tortured Poets Department.'
- The album returns to autobiographical and sometimes spiteful tales of heartbreak, full of detailed, referential lyrics that Swift's fans will delight in decoding.
- The first two songs of the album serve as potent reminders of how viscerally Swift can summon the flushed delirium of a doomed romance, with the title track showcasing a humanizing touch.
New York AG Letitia James asks judge to void Trump's bond in his civil fraud verdict
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Quick Glance: New York Attorney-General Calls for Invalidation of Donald Trump's $175mn Bond
- Letitia James' office argues that Donald Trump's bond is not backed by sufficient collateral or supported by an appropriately licensed firm.
- The attorney-general's office suggests that the $175mn bond, underwritten by Knight Specialty Insurance Company, should be deemed ineffective, and Trump should be given another week to secure an alternative backer.
- The attorney-general's office contends that the bond is invalid as it is supported by a company that does not possess the required qualification certificate for a valid surety in New York and that insufficient information regarding the collateral was provided.
- Trump's lawyers claimed securing a bond for the full judgment amount was 'impossible', leading the court to reduce it to $175mn. Knight underwrote the bond, yet lacks the necessary certification for a valid surety in New York.
Four ‘Three Percenter’ militia members sentenced to prison over Jan. 6 charges: Four “Three Percenter” militia members were sentenced to prison Friday over ...
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Tennessee Volkswagen employees overwhelmingly vote to join United Auto Workers union
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Quick Glance: Historic Step: Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote to Join Union
- Employees at a Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have decided to join the United Auto Workers union.
- This vote marks a significant milestone for the UAW's efforts to support nonunion factories.
- The decision has led to upcoming bargaining between Volkswagen and the union.
- The new UAW President Shawn Fain, backed by President Joe Biden, has previously led successful strikes against major automakers in Detroit resulting in lucrative new contracts.
Galax launches single-slot RTX 4060 Ti — uses a very slim blower design: We reported on the sighting of a single-slot Galax GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB blower ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/galax-launches-single-slot-rtx-4060-ti-uses-a-very-slim-blower-design
Quick Glance: Galax launches single-slot RTX 4060 Ti with slim blower design
- The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers weak performance for the price, regardless of the memory configuration.
- Potential buyers of the slim new Galax card should expect reference specs, including a 2,535 MHz boost clock.
- The Galax launches single-slot RTX 4060 Ti performed similarly to its fatter iGame rival, despite the minor OC advantage.
- The slim blower fan design from Galax enables the sleek design and doesn't seem to impact the performance level of a reference RTX 4060 Ti.
Ukraine, Israel aid bill on track as House pushes toward votes: The House has pushed a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U ...
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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.
Tesla Will Recall Cybertruck in Latest Setback: A federal auto safety agency said the accelerator pedal on the pickup truck, sales of which began in late 2023 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/business/tesla-cybertruck-recall.html
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Deconstructing the spectacle and stagecraft of a Donald Trump rally: Campaign rallies are a defining feature of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s ...
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Quick Glance: Analyzing the Spectacle and Stagecraft of a Donald Trump Rally
- Donald Trump's rallies are a defining feature of his presidential campaigns, aimed at providing an emotional experience to his supporters and attracting new backers.
- The Trump campaign uses the rallies to collect and analyze attendee data, hoping to translate it into votes.
- The Green Bay event was weeks in the making, with the stagecraft meticulously planned to provide guests with a unique experience.
- In his speech in Green Bay, Trump repeated the claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him and used dystopian language to paint a picture of America locked in a battle between good and evil.
Could the Union Victory at VW Set Off a Wave?: Some experts say the outcome at a plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., may be organized labor’s most significant advance ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/business/economy/uaw-union-future.html
Thousands protest in Spain's Canary Islands over mass tourism: Thousands of people protested in Tenerife on Saturday, calling for the Spanish island to ...
reuters.com/world/europe/thousands-protest-spains-canary-islands-over-mass-tourism-2024-04-20/
Ella Purnell Takes Chloë Grace Moretz Into the Wasteland: On the release day of Fallout, Ella Purnell called up her old friend Chloe Grace Moretz to talk about ...
interviewmagazine.com/film/ella-purnell-takes-chloe-grace-moretz-into-the-wasteland
Trump trial in New York: Man dies of self-inflicted burns: What remained were leaflets with conspiracy theories: A 37-year-old set himself on fire in front of ...
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Proud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot
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Quick Glance: Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison for Capitol Riot Assaults
- A far-right extremist group leader received a sentence of over five years for assaulting police during the U.S. Capitol attack.
- Miller's white supremacist ideology influenced his decision to storm the Capitol.
- Judge Tanya Chutkan warned of potential future extremism and sentenced Miller to five years and six months in prison.
- While Miller apologized for his actions, evidence of violent and racist views was found on his devices.
EXCLUSIVE: Kind Founders Reveal How They're Building A Better Web3 For Creators, Gamers And Communities -
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Sony and Apollo discuss teaming up to bid for Paramount Global: Media company is already in exclusive talks with Skydance about a potential deal
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Quick Glance: US Seeks Alliance with Abu Dhabi on Artificial Intelligence
- The Biden administration actively encourages US tech companies to seek artificial intelligence deals and partnerships in the United Arab Emirates to gain an edge over China.
- Microsoft announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, an Abu Dhabi-based AI group, as part of the US efforts to dominate in artificial intelligence development.
- The discussions between the US and the UAE highlight how the competition for emerging technologies has become geopolitical, intertwining commercial decisions with national strategic and security interests.
- The Microsoft-G42 deal signifies the initiation of a broader alliance between the US and UAE in the field of artificial intelligence.
R.F.K. Jr. Raises New Uncertainty for Biden in Michigan: Mr. Kennedy’s success in landing on the battleground state’s ballot guarantees that he will shape the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/us/politics/rfk-biden-trump-michigan.html
Quick Glance: RFK Jr.'s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to End Presidential Bid
- Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”
- As an independent candidate for the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims he would be the “best environment president in American history,” drawing on his past as a crusading lawyer who went after polluters in New York.
- But dozens of Mr. Kennedy’s former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council are calling on him to withdraw from the race, in full-page advertisements sponsored by the group’s political arm that are expected to appear in newspapers in six swing states on Sunday.
- Separately, a dozen other national environmental organizations have issued an open letter calling Mr. Kennedy “ a “dangerous conspiracy theorist and a science denier” who promotes “toxic beliefs” on vaccines and on climate change.
House Speaker Mike Johnson risks job to deliver aid to Ukraine: Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history -- but also end his ...
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Why Jewish Society is Militarized: Israel lives in constant danger of physical annihilation. Nevertheless, after Hamas's massacre against Israel ...
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Taylor Swift surprised fans with her new record 'The Tortured Poets Department,' revealing it was a double album featuring songs about heartbreak and a period ... Show more www.reuters.com/lifestyle/taylor-swift-surprises-with-extra-tracks-tortured-poets-department-album-2024-04-19/
Mexico Likely to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts in May, Heath Says - Bloomberg: Mexico’s central bank may vote unanimously to hold borrowing costs at 11% at its next ...
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Oklahoma City bombing still 'heavy in our hearts' on 29th anniversary, federal official says
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Quick Glance: Remembering Oklahoma City Bombing Victims
- Deputy Homeland Security Adviser Caitlin Durkovich emphasized that the events of Oklahoma City 29 years ago still weigh heavily on our hearts and that a similar terrorist attack must never happen again.
- The ceremony commemorating the 168 victims began with 168 seconds of silence for each individual killed and concluded with the reading of the names of the victims.
- The motives of the bombers included hate, intolerance, ignorance, conspiracy theories, misinformation, and extreme political views.
- In a gesture of remembrance for the bombing victims, Governor Stitt ordered that the American and state flags on state buildings be flown at half-staff until Friday at 5 p.m.
The jury for Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial was completed, clearing the way for prosecutors and defense attorneys to make opening statements in a ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-hush-money-jury-selection-resumes-lawyers-probe-bias-2024-04-18/
Quality problems and sales decline: The disenchantment of Elon Musk and Tesla: Elon Musk is currently toppling his own monument. He is cutting at least 14 ...
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On Sunday, George Stephanopoulos conducted a “skillful and revealing interview with New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu,” Peter Wehner writes ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/trump-willing-accomplice-chris-sununu/678076/
Immigration: 'Some Canadians are beginning to question the multiculturalist model'
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/20/immigration-some-canadians-are-beginning-to-question-the-multiculturalist-model_6668991_4.html
Quick Glance: Immigration Debate in Canada: Shifting Perspectives on Multiculturalism
- Sociologist Christian Bergeron notes the intense debate on immigration in Canada, challenging a fundamental pillar of Canadian society.
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau aims to welcome around 985,000 new permanent immigrants by 2025.
- Bergeron explains the evolving immigration discourse in Canada, raising doubts about the country's traditional multiculturalism principle.
- The changing demographics of immigrants in Canada have led to concerns among some Canadians, reflecting a sense of destabilization.
‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/investigations/youre-never-too-busy-for-your-banker-how-italys-ndrangheta-mafia-allegedly-infiltrated-canadian-banks
Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
Tennessee Volkswagen workers approve of joining UAW union in historic vote: Employees at a Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, overwhelmingly voted to ...
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A bear cub was found "lethargic and frightened" after a group pulled it from a tree for pictures. eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/04/18/idiots-pull-bear-cubs-from-trees-for-selfies-investigation-underway/73376599007/
Alleged Zen 5 'Strix Halo' Mobile APU has more GPU cores than RX 7600 XT or PS5 — features monster RDNA 3.5 GPU with 40 compute units
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/alleged-zen-5-strix-halo-mobile-apu-has-more-gpu-cores-than-rx-7600-xt-or-ps5-features-monster-rdna-35-gpu-with-40-compute-units
House on the brink of approving Ukraine and Israel aid after long struggle: The House is preparing to vote on approval of $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine ...
apnews.com/article/ukraine-aid-israel-tiktok-congress-a8910452e623413bf1da1e491d1d94ba
How much does the ‘American dream’ cost in your state?: Dreaming of a white picket fence? It might only be a dream.
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Quick Glance: Cost of the 'American Dream' by State
- The American Dream is expensive in every state, with Hawaii being the most costly.
- In six states, the American Dream costs less than $125,000.
- California and Hawaii have the largest disparities between dream-life costs and median household income.
- The average U.S. mortgage rates have recently risen to their highest level in five weeks.
MITRE says state hackers breached its network via Ivanti zero-days: The MITRE Corporation says a state-backed hacking group breached its systems in January 2024 ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mitre-says-state-hackers-breached-its-network-via-ivanti-zero-days/
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump's Manhattan hush money trial dies: Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory ...
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Robert Kahn: The Great Interconnector: The 2024 IEEE Medal of Honor recipient envisioned the network of networks that became the Internet
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The NBA Just Banned a Player for Life. It Had No Choice.: He did things worse than anything Pete Rose ever got up to.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/jontay-porter-lifetime-ban-nba-sports-betting-scandal-gambling.html
Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident: Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is ...
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After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-vw-plant-victory-uaw-sets-its-sights-mercedes-alabama-2024-04-20/
Quick Glance: UAW Targets Mercedes in Alabama
- UAW made history with its first unionization win at a Southern U.S. auto factory and now aims for a victory at Mercedes in Alabama.
- The VW win in Tennessee is expected to boost UAW's campaign outside Detroit, focusing on 13 non-union auto companies.
- The upcoming vote at Mercedes is anticipated to be tougher due to a more aggressive anti-union stance from the company.
- UAW pushes for votes at other Southern plants, with success at Mercedes potentially leading to elections at Hyundai, Honda, and Toyota.
Texas AG Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says
apnews.com/article/texas-attorney-general-2020-election-ae4d4e0ea614b6476c56cf7de2f87d3d
Stetson makes over 1,100 different types of hats.
A consortium of television networks have invited President Joe Biden to debate Donald Trump on their platforms—but giving Trump equal status on a TV stage ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Trump’s court conduct gives Democrats a ‘Sleepy Joe’ retort : Democrats, including President Biden’s campaign, have been eager to promote reports that former ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/19/biden-trump-court-sleeping/
Target to Reduce In-Store Sales of DVDs, Blu-rays: While Best Buy will phase out physical media sales this year, Target will still offer them online.
pcmag.com/news/target-to-reduce-in-store-sales-of-dvds-blu-rays
VW Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union: The Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga is set to become the first unionized auto factory in the South not owned by one of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/business/economy/volkswagen-united-automobile-workers-union.html
NBA Playoffs - Power Ranking: Mega Upset by LeBron is possible!: The NBA play-ins are over. ran expert Alex Vogel looks at the power ranking.
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Where do we draw the line on using AI in TV and film?: Recent controversies, including Civil War posters and altered photos in a Netflix documentary ...
theguardian.com/culture/2024/apr/20/artificial-intelligence-ai-movies-tv-film
DeSantis signs flurry of education bills: The new laws include a mandate that kids learn the "dangers and evils" of communism starting in kindergarten.
axios.com/local/miami/2024/04/17/ron-desantis-communism-florida-schools
‘Landlady’ Angela Rayner lost it over smashed window, says neighbour: The Labour deputy leader, who has been accused of breaking electoral law by giving false ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Neighbor Claims Angela Rayner Lost Control Over Broken Window
- Angela Rayner confronted neighbors, demanding £240 and identifying herself as 'the landlady' after a window was smashed at the property she claimed as her main residence.
- An investigation by Greater Manchester police is looking into allegations that the deputy Labour leader provided inaccurate information to the electoral register while residing between two houses in Stockport during the 2010s, and they have initiated interviews with neighbors at her previous residence.
- Police intervention occurred following accusations by prominent Conservatives, including James Daly, the Conservative deputy chairman, of electoral law violations and questioning whether she owed up to £3,500 in capital gains tax on proceeds from the sale of her former council house in 2015.
- Rayner asserted that the residence on Vicarage Road was her primary domicile.
Apple will reportedly unveil a genre-defining calculator app at WWDC 2024: The new Mac calculator will reportedly have round buttons and Notes integration.
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The big tech firms want an AI monopoly – but the UK watchdog can bring them to heel
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/20/the-big-tech-firms-want-an-ai-monopoly-but-the-uk-watchdog-can-bring-them-to-heel
The Kansas City Royals have won 9 straight home games. This was the key to the latest
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‘ROT RUNS DEEP’: Republicans have renewed their push to defund NPR after a whistleblower activist exposed the outlet’s left-wing bias. Rep ... Show more www.foxnews.com/opinion/rot-runs-deep-npr-must-do-now
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.
Following ♟️Tunde Onakoya's♟️ - @Tunde_OD - record for the longest chess marathon, we look back into another killer move by the chess master - the creation of ... Show more @chessinslums
Ukraine war: Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Kyiv: Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.
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Elon Musk postpones India visit, citing Tesla obligations: Elon Musk has postponed his planned trip to India, citing “very heavy” obligations at Tesla.
cnn.com/2024/04/20/business/elon-musk-postpones-india-visit-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Postpones India Trip, Sources Say
- Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has postponed a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce plans to enter the South Asian market, according to three people familiar with the matter.
- Musk was expected to announce an investment of $2 billion to $3 billion, mainly to build a factory in India, following the government's policy of lowering high tariffs on imported cars if companies invest locally.
- His planned Sunday arrival was set to follow two days after the start of India's national elections, where Modi is projected to secure a rare third term.
- Reasons for the trip postponement were not immediately disclosed, and neither Tesla nor Modi's office responded promptly to requests for comments.
Larry Nance Jr. on the Thunder:
“We got a ton of respect for them, but respectfully I'm betting on the Pels… No Jontay Porter.”
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Trump has a rocky relationship with Black voters. He’s trying to change it.: Three officials with his campaign outlined the former president’s strategy.
politico.com/news/2024/04/20/trump-trial-black-voters-00153462
Levi Penell and his viral hits: The student who brought the myth of the white light mite into the world
spiegel.de/netzwelt/web/weisslichtmilbe-und-co-wie-der-student-levi-penell-auf-tiktok-durchstartet-a-14fb60dd-89ba-45a5-b624-4141d7bc7316
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries: Police: A man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the ...
business-standard.com/world-news/man-who-set-himself-on-fire-outside-trump-trial-dies-of-injuries-police-124042000357_1.html
US agrees to pull troops out of Niger: It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68860092
Happy 420! 🍃 Why not treat yourself to some water hash.
Column: Chicago Bulls are heading back to South Beach with another win-or-go-home game vs. Miami Heat
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/column-chicago-bulls-are-heading-back-to-south-beach-with-another-shot-at-the-miami-heat/
A Kings team of Fox, Sabonis and a bunch of maybes will never challenge NBA elite
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Quick Glance: NBA: Zion-less Pelicans Triumph Over Kings, Secure Playoffs
- The New Orleans Pelicans overcome Zion Williamson's absence to keep the season alive and achieve a significant victory.
- Brandon Ingram scored 24 points, with Jonas Valanciunas contributing 19 points and 12 rebounds, resulting in the Pelicans securing a spot in the NBA playoffs. They defeated the Sacramento Kings 105-98 in a play-in tournament elimination game on Friday night.
- Utilizing a well-balanced approach, New Orleans improved to an 8-5 record this season without Williamson. Six players each scored 10 or more points, including reserves Larry Nance Jr. (13), Naji Marshall (11), and Jose Alvarado (10).
- Facing a crucial test after missing opportunities to secure a playoff berth at home, the Pelicans demonstrated their ability to handle the pressure of a do-or-die game.
Mace: Americans ‘have every right to be angry’ over border bill ‘fumble’: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Americans have “every right to be angry” about a border ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4608051-mace-americans-every-right-angry-border-bill-fumble/
Tesla cuts US prices of Models Y, X, S by $2,000: Tesla cut the U.S. prices of its Model Y, Model X and Model S vehicles by $2,000 each on Friday ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-cuts-us-prices-models-y-x-s-by-2000-2024-04-20/
Quick Glance: Tesla Reduces Prices by $2,000 in US, Model Y at Lowest Price Yet
- Tesla has lowered the prices of the Model Y, Model S, and Model X by $2,000 each in the US. Model 3 prices remain the same, as well as the prices of the newly released Cybertruck.
- Following disappointing quarterly delivery results, inventory levels have risen significantly. In response, Tesla has re-implemented temporary discounts on the Model Y after warning buyers of an upcoming price increase.
- All trims of the Model Y, along with the Model S and Model X, have been reduced in price. This results in the Model Y RWD starting at $42,990, the Model Y Long Range at $47,990, and the Model Y Performance at $51,490.
- Tesla's more expensive Model S and X vehicles also reflect lower prices. The Model S Long Range now begins at $72,990, and the Model X Long Range starts at $77,990.
LSU's Angel Reese has chosen her new nickname as she joins the Chicago Sky: LSU's Angel Reese has chosen "Chi Barbie" as her new nickname as she joins ...
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GitHub comments abused to push malware via Microsoft repo URLs: A GitHub flaw, or possibly a design decision, is being abused by threat actors to distribute ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-comments-abused-to-push-malware-via-microsoft-repo-urls/
After Roe v Wade, alarms sound about emergency pregnancy care in U.S.: Complaints about pregnant women being turned away from emergency rooms spiked in the ...
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Quick Glance: Alarming Conditions in Emergency Pregnancy Care for Women in the US
- Complaints surged about pregnant women being turned away from U.S. emergency rooms after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as per federal documents.
- The cases raise serious questions about emergency pregnancy care in the U.S., especially in states with strict abortion laws that sparked confusion about the treatment doctors can provide.
Challengers | Rotten Tomatoes: From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a ...
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Quick Glance: Challengers | Summary
- Challengers features a riveting plot with a sexy love triangle and adrenaline-fueled tennis sequences.
- The film transcends limitations and clichés, opening new dimensions and offering freshness, sensitivity, and a certain ambiguity.
- The youth of the characters adds a unique dynamic and emotional depth to the film.
- Challengers ambitiously weaves complex plotlines through the metaphor of tennis, exploring themes of love, rivalry, and personal growth.
TikTok’s Origin Story: Court Files Show Role of GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass: Court records, mistakenly made public, tell a story about the birth of ByteDance ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/business/tiktok-bytedance-jeff-yass.html
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Microsoft's AI tool can turn photos into realistic videos of people talking and singing
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Suspicion of Russian money payments: Video recordings are said to incriminate AfD politician Bystron
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-verdacht-auf-russische-geldzahlungen-videoaufnahmen-sollen-petr-bystron-belasten-a-9722ca66-9ddd-4027-8ea5-b115ac57c9d4
Quick Glance: Suspicion of Russian Money Payments: Incriminating Video Recordings of AfD Politician Bystron
- Czech authorities possess incriminating video recordings of AfD politician Petr Bystron receiving packages.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from pro-Moscow channels, supported by audio and video evidence.
- The influence operation of »Voice of Europe« led to money flowing to Kremlin-friendly politicians in the EU.
- Bystron is accused of accepting money, prompting preliminary investigations for alleged bribery.
Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline
apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-81e991c9f82e77b2fe13f8a3e0e25349
Apple Says It Was Ordered to Pull WhatsApp From China App Store: Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads in its China app offerings Friday on Beijing’s orders ...
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Nike to lay off 740 employees at Oregon headquarters: Nike will lay off about 740 employees at its world headquarters in Oregon, a letter showed on Friday ...
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Quick Glance: Nike announces layoffs impacting 740 at Oregon headquarters
- Nike announced that 740 workers at its headquarters in Washington County will be affected.
- The layoffs began as the second wave of a mass layoff.
- Employees were asked to work from home next week.
- Nike plans to cut costs and boost sales with new products.
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