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 ...
apnews.com/article/prince-harry-us-resident-meghan-5bad226e20fede037b5ce836cb1e6a60
Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.
- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.
- The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.
- There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.
- It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.
Seth MacFarlane Foundation Teams With Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation To Restore Its First-Ever Collection Of Animated Pics
deadline.com/2024/04/seth-macfarlane-martin-scorsese-animation-restoration-1235888528/
Quick Glance: Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese Restore Vintage Animated Shorts
- Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese join forces to restore vintage animated shorts, with some set to premiere at the TCM Classic Film Festival.
- Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese have teamed up to fund the restoration of historically significant animated shorts from the 1920s to 1940s.
- The restored animated shorts mainly come from Max and Dave Fleischer, best known for their work on Superman, Popeye the Sailor, Betty Boop, and Koko the Clown. Funded by the Seth MacFarlane Foundation, the restorations used unique original pre-print elements and/or print sources, mostly nitrate, held at UCLA Film & Television Archive.
- Martin Scorsese is a strong advocate for restoring forgotten films and emphasizes the importance of preserving cinematic heritage. Some of these restored shorts will premiere at the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival, with Seth MacFarlane providing a personal introduction.
Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say - BBC News: Two US officials confirm strike to BBC's US partner CBS News as explosions reported near Isfahan.
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-68830092
WATCH: Biden accepts endorsements from Kennedy family members at campaign event in Philadelphia
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-biden-accepts-endorsements-from-kennedy-family-members-at-campaign-event-in-philadelphia
Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
- President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.
- Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
apnews.com/article/poland-espinonage-ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-plot-a7e3f5944ba165dd30b271840ffa9f95
Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
Fifteen members of the storied Kennedy political family endorsed US President Joe Biden at a Philadelphia campaign event, with some joining him onstage ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-win-kennedy-family-endorsement-philadelphia-2024-04-18/
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.
‘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 Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A faction of the 'Ndrangheta based in Toronto allegedly relied on relationships with staff at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected leader, was targeted in a large-scale organized crime investigation where charges against him and his associates were eventually dropped.
- Through internal police reports, wiretap summaries, and court records, it was revealed how Figliomeni and his allies allegedly infiltrated two major Canadian banks.
- Investigations uncovered that Figliomeni and his group may have laundered their proceeds from illegal activities through the banks, although the charges were ultimately not pursued in court.
Isra Hirsi, Ilhan Omar’s Daughter, Suspended for Protesting at Columbia: Isra Hirsi, the Democratic congresswoman’s daughter, was part of a tent encampment ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/nyregion/ilhan-omar-daughter-columbia-suspended.html
Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia University in New York
- Columbia University President Nemat Minouche Shafik authorized New York police to clear a protest encampment set up by students demonstrating against Israel's actions in Gaza. Over 100 protesters were arrested.
- The protesters had violated the school's rules and policies against unauthorized demonstrations and were not willing to engage with administrators.
- The university began suspending students who participated in the protest encampment. At least three students, including Isra Hirsi, Maryam Iqbal, and Soph Dinu, have received suspension notices.
- The demonstrations at Columbia University are part of a series of protests disrupting university campuses, bridges, and airports since the latest escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict began.
Caitlin Clark's shoe deal with Nike is worth over $20 million, according to @ShamsCharania .
Adidas and Under Armour were among the finalists ... Show more @UpAndAdamsShow
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 ...
apnews.com/article/un-vote-palestinian-membership-us-veto-8d8ad60d8576b5ab9e70d2f8bf7e2881
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.
Explosion heard near Iranian city of Isfahan, close to airport, reports say: An explosion was heard close to the airport in the Iranian city of Isfahan ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/middleeast/isfahan-iran-explosion-intl-hnk/
Netflix to hide its subscriber numbers starting in 2025: Netflix says that it no longer will give regular updates about how many paid subscriber it has ...
digitaltrends.com/home-theater/netflix-subscriber-numbers-hidden-2025/
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
ft.com/content/e63d6bb3-4381-4731-9724-d059e4eabf60
Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia
- The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.
- Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.
- Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.
- Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.
BREAKING: The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City starting next season, sources tell The Athletic.
On Thursday ... Show more @reporterchris
Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68846778
A fossil jawbone found by a British girl and her father on a beach in Somerset, England belongs to a gigantic marine reptile from 202 million years ago that ... Show more www.reuters.com/science/gigantic-marine-reptiles-fossils-found-by-british-girl-father-2024-04-17/
Quick Glance: Giant marine reptile fossils discovered by British girl and father
- Researchers uncover a massive marine reptile bone from the Triassic period, belonging to one of the largest animals on Earth.
- The fossil found is from an ichthyosaur named Ichthyotitan severnensis, estimated to be between 72 and 85 feet long.
- The discovery draws parallels to the renowned fossil hunter Mary Anning and highlights the importance of species diversity.
- Ichthyotitan was part of a group of giant ichthyosaurs and survived until a global mass extinction event about 201 million years ago.
Haleigh Bryant, Aleah Finnegan lead LSU to NCAA gymanstics semifinal with 198.1125 score
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-gymnastics-advances-to-ncaa-final-with-1981125-score/article_145cf7dc-7597-5620-abc7-70b34daa5112.html
Google fired 28 employees after some staffers staged protests against the tech giant’s business ties to the Israeli government reut.rs/3VXRPbc
Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
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/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Flights divert around western Iran as report claims explosions heard near Isfahan
apnews.com/article/iran-israel-mideast-tensions-4-19-2024-a7ccbae2e2844bab089e8e4377a24ddb
Arizona Coyotes to relocate to Salt Lake City after being sold to Utah Jazz owner
azcentral.com/story/sports/nhl/coyotes/2024/04/18/utah-jazz-owner-suggests-rumors-of-coyotes-leaving-are-pretty-true/73363270007/
Quick Glance: NHL Confirms Coyotes Sale, Move to Salt Lake City
- The team previously known as the Arizona Coyotes will be relocated to Utah by the NHL to play as a new franchise in the upcoming season, as announced by the league on Thursday.
- Smith Entertainment Group, represented by Ryan and Ashley Smith, acquired the team and its existing hockey assets from Alex Meruelo for $1.2 billion, as reported by sources to ESPN.
- Approval for the sale was granted during a virtual NHL board of governors meeting held on Thursday afternoon.
- The players, draft picks, and the hockey department of the Coyotes will move to Utah to compete for a new, yet-to-be-named franchise.
Maine lawmakers pass gun bills in wake of October mass shooting: Maine lawmakers on Thursday sent a raft of gun safety measures to the governor to sign into law ...
reut.rs/4aAB9ee
Angel Reese Shuts Down Rumored Caitlin Clark Beef With 3 Words: The former Louisiana State University star forward is making a few things clear.
huffpost.com/entry/angel-reese-caitlin-clark-rivalry-wnba-draft-2024_n_6621627ce4b07db21fd6a8b7
US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
pcmag.com/news/us-successfully-tests-ai-controlled-fighter-jet-in-f-16-dogfight
Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into US-critical infrastructure and are waiting 'for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow ...
reut.rs/4d2RKJi
Quick Glance: Chinese Hackers Preparing to Attack US Infrastructure
- FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that Chinese hackers have infiltrated U.S. critical infrastructure and are 'waiting for the right moment to deliver a devastating blow.'
- Wray revealed that the Chinese hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon has accessed numerous American companies in telecommunications, energy, water, and other critical sectors.
- The Chinese hackers operate a series of botnets to conceal their malicious cyber activities, making it difficult to determine the intent of this cyber pre-positioning.
- China's Embassy in Washington pointed out that some in the U.S. are tracing cyberattacks back to China and politicizing them, while China claims to be the victim in this scenario.
Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount: The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/business/paramount-sony-apollo-bid.html
Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over the past year
apnews.com/article/tesla-stock-elon-musk-electric-vehicles-a58609b126ba5f5b7655f6049ecb27f1
Quick Glance: Tesla Shares Plummet Below $150, Erasing Year's Gains
- Tesla's stock tumbled below $150 per share, erasing all gains made in the past year, reflecting falling sales and deep discounts to attract buyers.
- Shares of Tesla have fallen by 12.4% this week and over 39% this year, accompanied by a global staff reduction of 10% amounting to around 14,000 jobs.
- Tesla's stock hit an all-time high in November 2021 but sales plummeted last quarter due to increased competition and failed price cuts to bolster demand.
- Anticipated lower first-quarter earnings for Tesla raise concerns about potential catalysts to reverse the stock decline amidst uncertainties surrounding the release of a new affordable electric vehicle and strategic shifts within the company.
Ukraine air defense: G7 ministers seeking urgent support : Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major powers warned on Thursday that Ukraine risked ...
reut.rs/49L6auN
An 11-Year-Old Girl’s Fossil Find Is the Largest Known Ocean Reptile: When Ruby Reynolds and her father found a fossil on an English beach, they didn’t know it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/science/ichthyosaur-fossil-largest.html
Quick Glance: Girl Discovers Largest Ocean Reptile Fossil
- Ruby Reynolds and her father discovered a fossil of an 82-foot ichthyosaur on an English beach.
- As an 11-year-old, Ruby Reynolds found a fossil of an ichthyosaur, representing the largest marine reptile known to science.
- The Reynolds family has been fossil hunting near their home in Braunton, England for many years.
- Researchers found about half of a jawbone fragment of the massive ichthyosaur Ichthyotitan severnensis in Blue Anchor.
Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-68850088
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.
Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.: Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and does not plan to ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287302460.html
Sisi Rondina talks about Choco Mucho’s tough loss to Creamline. #PVL2024 | via Lance Agcaoili, Inquirer Sports
READ MORE: sports.inquirer.net/562311/pvl-creamline-dominates-choco-mucho-in-highly-anticipated-clash
Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-loses-bid-to-halt-jan-6-lawsuits-while-he-fights-criminal-charges-in-the-2020-election-case
Scotland pauses prescriptions of puberty blockers for transgender minors: Scotland’s sole clinic for treating transgender youths announced Thursday that it is ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-health-and-wellness/scotland-pauses-prescriptions-puberty-blockers-transgender-minors-rcna148366
Video game series "Fallout" on Amazon: Unfortunately more morality: Violence and predictable characters: The "Fallout" series is about a dark world after nuclear ...
taz.de/!6001648/
Hundreds of young dancers in white tutus and tightly coiffed hair gathered in New York's Plaza Hotel on Wednesday to break the world record for dancing on ... Show more
He needs one more day on the roster for an MLB pension. Can the Braves help?: 67-year-old Gary Cooper of Savannah spent 42 days on the Atlanta Braves roster in ...
gpb.org/news/2024/04/12/he-needs-one-more-day-on-the-roster-for-mlb-pension-can-the-braves-help
Mexico President AMLO Traded Security for Infrastructure During His Term: Lopez Obrador tasked the armed forces with building infrastructure and ensuring public ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-18/mexico-president-amlo-traded-security-for-infrastructure-during-his-term
Giancarlo Esposito says he was badly broke before ‘BREAKING BAD’ and contemplated arranging his own murder to make sure his children got his life insurance ... Show more
Maine lawmakers adopt gun control measures after 2023 mass killing: The state’s legislators did not vote on a “red-flag” measure to give family members and law ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/18/maine-passed-gun-control-bill/
Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
apnews.com/article/mayorkas-senate-impeachment-trial-democrats-29aa775c0e866f4160f320583f261a72
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
At an election campaign event in #Ravensburg , a group of people disrupted the appearance of FDP politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (@MAStrackZi ) ... Show more www.t-online.de/tv/nachrichten/politik/id_100387470/ravensburg-strack-zimmermann-teilt-aus.html
Mortgage rates are now at the highest level of the year, and could still climb: The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage crossed over 7% on April 1 ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/mortgage-rates-hit-highest-level-of-the-year-and-could-go-even-higher.html
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
abcnews.go.com/US/bear-cub-recovering-after-dropped-bystander-picked-photos/story
Facebook parent Meta Platforms unveils new set of artificial intelligence systems
apnews.com/article/meta-ai-assistant-llama3-large-language-models-llm-229b386ebfbdc23f0e9245a68f7eb2d0
Microsoft claims it didn't mean to inject Copilot into Windows Server 2022 this week
theregister.com/2024/04/18/copilot_on_windows_server_2022/
Record value for financial assets: German private households are richer than ever
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Deutsche-Privathaushalte-sind-so-reich-wie-nie-article24882901.html
Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
- German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.
- Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.
- Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.
- Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.
When Fans Fight Back: Oakland has become a new center of sports fan activism. But with the A’s headed to Las Vegas, what are the fans there still fighting for? ...
theringer.com/mlb/2024/4/18/24132083/oakland-athletics-relocation-sacramento-fan-resistance-boycott
Quick Glance: Fan Resistance
- Summary of protest efforts by Oakland Athletics fans against the team's planned relocation.
- Organization of boycotts, demonstrations, and fan festivals to demonstrate solidarity and determination.
- Highlighting issues in professional sports such as ownership, equity, and representation through protest actions.
- Emphasis on the voice and power of fans, as well as the impact of collective actions on changes in sports.
Rainfall is rare in the UAE and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, that is typically known for its dry desert climate. So ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/what-caused-storm-that-brought-dubai-standstill-2024-04-17/
Biden endorses House aid package for Israel, Ukraine: House Speaker Mike Johnson is forging ahead toward a vote later this week on a package of Ukraine funding ...
apnews.com/article/ukraine-aid-house-speaker-f08102e171dcac2d66d513980d828d49
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Neva Howell to Play Martha Kent in ‘Superman’ | Exclusive: Neva Howell has been cast as Martha Kent, aka Ma Kent, in James Gunn's "Superman ...
thewrap.com/superman-neva-howell-martha-kent-actor-james-gunn/
Quick Glance: Warwick Davis Mourns Wife Samantha Davis After Her Passing at 53
- Actress Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has passed away at the age of 53.
- Her husband Warwick confirmed Samantha's passing in a statement, revealing that she departed on March 24.
- In a statement, Warwick described the impact of Samantha's passing on his and his family's lives.
- Warwick also praised Samantha as his 'most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.'
Reuters photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year with poignant shot from Gaza
apnews.com/article/world-press-photo-year-award-reuters-gaza-205161b1b447a1bba942f427a5ba24c9
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/technology/google-firing-israeli-cloud-contract.html
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Multiple Iranian sites reportedly struck: Explosions were reported inside of Iran while unconfirmed reports indicated multiple Iranian sites were struck ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4604090-isfahan-iran-explosions/
Mark Zuckerberg net worth overtakes Elon Musk's for world's 3rd-richest: Musk and Zuckerberg have been at odds with each other in the past, with both agreeing to ...
businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk-net-worth-comparison-3rd-richest-person-2024-4
Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years: Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/weather/dubai-rain-flooding-climate-wednesday-intl/
Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
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.
McDonald's opened its doors in the Mittelburgenland Business Park: The new restaurant has been open since Thursday morning.
bvz.at/oberpullendorf/rotes-band-durchschnitten-mcdonald-s-oeffnete-pforten-im-businesspark-mittelburgenland-418224112
Warriors’ guard Klay Thompson not yet thinking about next season: Less than 24 hours after the Golden State Warriors’ season ended, Klay Thompson said Wednesday ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/warriors-guard-klay-thompson-not-thinking-next-19408406.php
Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In
- Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.
- The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.
- The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.
- Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.
Bullet-riddled buildings, papers scattered in a gutted classroom, posters ripped off of walls, damaged books — the battered school represents the shattered ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gaza-children-yearn-their-school-days-before-conflict-2024-04-18/
Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses, Alyssa Valdez, Bea De Leon, and Denden Lazaro-Revilla after beating Choco Mucho. #PVL2024 | via Lance Agcaoili, Inquirer Sports
Africa Live: Burkina Faso expels French diplomats - BBC News: Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial power have soured since the 2022 coup - and ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68651951
Quick Glance: Africa Focus: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats - BBC News
- Zambia requires $940 million in aid due to ongoing drought.
- Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, to be honored at London Marathon.
- Cape Town airport named Africa's best airport in customer survey.
- Chibok abductee and her three children rescued after 10 years.
President Joe Biden weighed in on the disparity between the salary of Caitlin Clark, the first pick in the WNBA draft, and her male counterparts.
Kyrie Irving says he misses the days when players tried out for Team USA and competed against each other
“I wish my brothers well ... Show more
GEAUXIN' TO THE SHIP 😤
No. 2 LSU Gymnastics scorches through the National Semifinals in the top spot with a 198.1125!#NCAAGym x #ItJustMeansMore
Traumatised 10-year-old students stare at their destroyed schools in Gaza, a grim reminder of the education and time with friends in the playground lost since ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gaza-children-yearn-their-school-days-before-conflict-2024-04-18/
Iran threatens change to nuclear ‘doctrine’ if Israel retaliates on nuclear sites
thehill.com/policy/defense/4602616-iran-threatens-change-nuclear-doctrine-israel-retaliates-nuclear-sites/
Israel used all four tiers of its air defenses — and help from allies — to block Iran's mass drone and missile response on Israeli territory on April 13 ... Show more @ReutersGraphics www.reuters.com/graphics/ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/IRAN-DEFENCE/mypmkljzopr/
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden holds a campaign event in Philadelphia, where members of the Kennedy family are expected to endorse his presidential campaign. abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-counter-rfk-jr-endorsement-kennedy-family-members/story
US will vote against move to give Palestinians UN membership: Washington’s opposition will kill Algerian proposal that would have in effect granted statehood
ft.com/content/0cbc7041-3094-4a02-8bf2-b50ff35ace76
Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/chinese-researchers-install-low-cost-unrestricted-nvidia-jetson-tx2i-into-hypersonic-weapon
US Air Force says AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet has been dogfighting with humans
theregister.com/2024/04/18/darpa_f16_flight/
Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine: Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever ...
reuters.com/science/fossils-colossal-snake-vasuki-unearthed-india-mine-2024-04-18/
‘Fallout’ Renewed For Second Season at Amazon: Amazon officially renewed the show 'Fallout' for a second season.
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/fallout-season-two-renewed-amazon-1235007149/
Quick Glance: Insights and Future Plans for Fallout Season 1
- Fallout Season 1 is a hit on Prime Video with positive reviews and many fans already embracing the series.
- In an interview with Todd Howard and Jonathan Nolan, important details and revelations from Season 1 are discussed.
- The creators talk about their love for the Fallout universe, adapting to the game lore, and the challenges of bringing the series to life.
- Character development, storylines, and future plans for the series are addressed, including the involvement of celebrities and the continuation of the Fallout saga.
Ex-St. Louis Police Officer Beaten by Then-Colleagues Is Awarded $23 Million: Luther Hall won the judgment against a former colleague in connection with a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/st-louis-officer-beating-settlement.html
Two rental companies of the controversial e-scooters did not want to meet the city's requirements. The city administration was proven right in court ... Show more www.faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/gelsenkirchen-verbannt-e-scooter-19662028.html
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics