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Blonde Mystery Woman ‘Perla’ At Center Of Martha’s Vineyard Migrant Controversy: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who took credit for the flights, has denied that the ...
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Blonde Mystery Woman ‘Perla’ At Center Of Martha’s Vineyard Migrant Controversy: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who took credit for the flights, has denied that the ...
forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2022/09/17/a-search-and-reward-for-perla-blonde-mystery-woman-accused-of-misleading-migrants-to-marthas-vineyard/
Tesla is taking Elon Musk's feud with Delaware to a new level : In a proxy statement, Tesla is asking shareholders to okay a move to Texas and re-approve Musk's ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-shareholder-vote-delaware-texas-move-2024-4
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Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
A Texas appellate court upheld a decision to reject attorney disciplinary charges against Donald Trump ally Sidney Powell ...
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Texas Republicans urge for full Senate impeachment trial: Two Texans are among 11 House impeachment managers initiating a trial of the Homeland Security ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/16/michael-mccaul-august-pfluger-mayorkas-impeachment/
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.
Japan Cites G-7 Commitment on Response to Volatile FX Moves: Japan’s top currency official Masato Kanda flagged a reaffirmation of existing currency commitments ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/japan-s-kanda-flags-g-7-reaffirmation-of-currency-commitments
Kremlin says US aid will not help Ukraine on battlefield: Russia said Thursday that fresh US aid for Ukraine will not change anything on the battlefield ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/kremlin-says-us-aid-will-not-help-ukraine-on-battlefield
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities: With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting ...
startribune.com/a-climate-minded-newcomers-guide-to-riding-transit-in-the-twin-cities/600359050/
How Iran’s Attack on Israel May Boost Odds for Ukraine Aid in House: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-15/how-iran-s-attack-on-israel-may-boost-odds-for-ukraine-aid-in-house
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.
Widespread 911 Outages Are Reported in Four States: Residents in parts of South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas and Nevada were unable to call the emergency number ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/911-outage-vegas-south-dakota-nebraska.html
Quick Glance: 911 Emergency Call Issue Across Four States
- A widespread disruption on Wednesday affected residents' ability to dial the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota, and Las Vegas, according to local authorities.
- In Las Vegas, calls to 911 on both landline and mobile phones were inaccessible for about two hours before service was reinstated around 9 p.m.
- Throughout the outage, operators observed efforts to place calls from mobile phones and would subsequently return the residents' calls, with all attempted calls being successfully answered.
Tesla worker laid off weeks after joining says he can't pay rent: A man told KVUE that he was hired to work at Tesla's Texas plant a few weeks ago ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-worker-laid-off-ev-transport-texas-rent-2024-4
Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine rule: Hospitals are required to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/17/texas-idaho-supreme-court-abortion-emergency-care/
Dallas-Fort Worth resident wins $1 million on Powerball ticket, Texas Lottery says
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U.S. Awards Samsung $6.4 Billion to Bolster Semiconductor Production: The federal grants will support Samsung’s new chip manufacturing hub in Taylor, Texas ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/us/politics/samsung-biden-administration-award-taylor-texas.html
🔊 US Fed chair Jerome Powell signals interest rate cuts are further off than planned. Listen to @Dan___Burns on the Reuters World News podcast explain why his ...
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UAE rains: RTA suspends intercity bus services until further notice: Public buses within Dubai are operating normally with some delays
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-rains-rta-suspends-intercity-bus-services-until-further-notice-1.102223804
Tesla asks shareholders reinstate Elon Musk's pay, move to Texas: Electric vehicle giant Tesla is asking its shareholders to approve CEO Elon Musk's pay package ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/tesla-asks-shareholders-reinstate-elon-musks-pay-move-texas
Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
- Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.
- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
- Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.
- The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says
cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/russia-hacking-group-suspected-texas-water-cyberattack/
Philippines Inflation May Breach 2%-4% Target in 2Q, Francis Dakila Jr. Says: The Philippine central bank is committed to maintaining price stability as risks to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/philippine-central-bank-s-dakila-sees-upside-risks-to-inflation
Mike Tyson is giving up marijuana while training for Jake Paul bout. Here's why.: Marijuana is on list of banned substances used by Texas department that ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2024/04/16/jake-paul-mike-tyson-fight-marijuana-use-texas/73286077007/
Federal judge fines Texas child welfare agency $100K per day for foster care failures
texastribune.org/2024/04/15/texas-foster-care-federal-judge-fine-contempt/
SMRT bus driver, 58, dies after crashing into tree in Woodlands; no commuters on board
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/smrt-bus-driver-dies-crash-tree-woodlands-no-commuters-4269856
NRA Settles D.C. Lawsuit, Agreeing to Overhaul Charity Accused of Mishandling Funds
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/nra-settlement.html
🔊 The US tells Israel it will not participate in any counteroffensive against Iran. Listen to @jeffmason1 explain the US calculation on the Reuters World News ...
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How ‘Civil War’ Staged an Attack on Washington, D.C.: The uninterrupted 15-minute siege on the nation’s capital is a bracing, fitting end to a movie that simmers ...
theringer.com/movies/2024/4/16/24131236/civil-war-movie-ending-washington-dc-attack
It’s called Lazy River House, and it’s for sale in Texas. Yes — there is a lazy river
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287689820.html
🔊 Washington DC and Beijing watch the Solomon Islands election closely. Find out the latest on the Reuters World News podcast
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Giuliani loses bid to dismiss $148 million defamation judgment : Rudy Giuliani lost his bid on Monday to dismiss the $148 million verdict handed to him last year ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4595911-giuliani-loses-bid-to-dismiss-148-million-defamation-judgment/
Iraqi leader calls for restraint in Middle East during Washington visit: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called for restraint in the Middle East on ...
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Misunderstood dog finally gets chance at new life after three years in Texas shelter
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Biden admin announces $6.4B for Samsung to expand chip production in Texas: The massive Biden-led investment in chip production aims to reduce dependence on ...
axios.com/2024/04/15/biden-samsung-texas-chips-semiconductors
Pakistan Needs Up to Three Years to Implement IMF Reforms, Finance Chief Says: Pakistan needs two to three years to implement some of the structural changes the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/pakistan-needs-up-to-three-years-for-reforms-finance-chief-says
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University of Texas confirms nearly 60 workers were laid off, most in former DEI positions
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/university-texas-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-layoffs/73348211007/
Anthony Longoria, of Atascosa, Texas, is lit by a fire while observing the peak totality of 2024 Solar Eclipse in Uvalde, Texas
reuters.com/pictures/along-path-totality-best-photos-eclipse-2024-04-12/XM4RZ5ARJ5NA3GKB3WURB646OM/
A Powerball player wins big in Texas. Where was the winning ticket sold?: A Powerball ticket sold in Texas matched five numbers to win $2 million ...
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287583000.html
Philippines' Marcos has no plans to grant U.S. access to more bases: The Philippines has no plans to grant the United States access to more military bases ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippine-president-trilateral-agreement-with-us-japan-not-directed-anyone-2024-04-15/
US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-deal-change-dynamic-south-china-sea-marcos-says-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Tire shop worker crushed to death when RV falls on him, Georgia officials say: A 26-year-old worker was crushed to death by a motor home the employee was working ...
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287761830.html
Botched rollout of redesigned FAFSA leads to steep filing declines for Fort Worth students
star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article287779315.html
Texas: Diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
apnews.com/article/dei-texas-university-job-cuts-939b334d85108e498c0f85d2ad44ebc2
Quick Glance: Semitrailer Crashes into Public Safety Building Intentionally
- A Texas semitrailer driver crashed a stolen 18-wheeler through a public safety building after his commercial driver's license renewal was rejected, resulting in one death and 13 injuries.
- The driver, identified as Clenard Parker, was detained after attempting to ram the building again and is facing multiple felonies without specified charges.
- Law enforcement's swift response was praised for averting potential further casualties in the violent act.
- The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the incident, which required a heavy police presence to manage the impact of the attack.
Tax Day: The IRS is quicker to answer the phone : Today is Tax Day and the IRS is promoting the customer service improvements the agency rolled out since ...
apnews.com/article/irs-customer-service-tax-season-april-15-dee7ae01dc6061697412a2571d406843
Dave Ramsey has blunt words on mortgages and buying a house now
star-telegram.com/news/business/article287676300.html
Chase Elliott triumphs at Texas, snaps 42-race winless streak in NASCAR Cup Series
usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2024/04/14/chase-elliott-wins-2024-texas-nascar-cup-race/73323035007/
Adult entertainment industry asks Supreme Court to block Texas age-verification requirements for porn sites
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/supreme-court-porn-texas/
Another popular beer, brewery brand files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
star-telegram.com/news/business/article287727930.html
Target makes (another) self-checkout change customers will hate: The system is already difficult to manage, and now it’s getting an update.
star-telegram.com/news/business/article287696715.html
Australian icon Priscilla uncovered 30 years after 'disappearing': Not long after filming wrapped on Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nights/audio/2018934364/australian-icon-priscilla-uncovered-30-years-after-disappearing
Iran says it gave warning before attacking Israel. US says that's not true: Turkish, Jordanian and Iraqi officials said on Sunday that Iran gave wide notice days ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iranian-notice-attack-may-have-dampened-escalation-risks-2024-04-14/
What’s the future of the old Fort Worth Power and Light plant on Panther Island?
star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article287585615.html
US to announce additional $100 million in aid to respond to Sudan conflict: USAID TO ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL $100 MILLION IN AID TO RESPOND TO CONFLICT IN SUDAN ...
reuters.com/world/us-announce-additional-100-million-aid-respond-sudan-conflict-2024-04-14/
Biden to host Iraqi leader as Mideast tensions soar, raising more questions about US troop presence
apnews.com/article/us-iraq-iran-middle-east-tensions-ee56b6caa34a0c5054ed015ce6a410dd
Mega Millions player just misses jackpot in Pennsylvania — but still wins big
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287669995.html
Young kids found abandoned in filthy apartment as mom goes on cruise, Texas cops say
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287623540.html
A controversial Texas law has become a blueprint for other states. Immigrant communities are worried
cnn.com/2024/04/14/us/texas-immigration-law-iowa-other-us-states-cec/
Hackers post Tarrant County property owners’ data from ransomware attack on dark web
star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article287707485.html
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Elon Wants His Money Back: Tesla to Texas, banker breakup fees, Destiny Tech100 and WhatsApp at the SEC.
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‘You’ll sit there and be quiet,’ Tarrant County judge tells commissioner during exchange
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Spanish Flowers, 2 other restaurants expanding to Woodlands soon: Spanish Flowers, The Capital Grille and Yard House are coming to The Woodlands Mall area ahead ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/woodlands/article/woodlands-mall-new-restaurants-spanish-flowers-19375754.php
Texas criminal appeals court removes Tomas Gallo from death row because of his intellectual disability
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17-year-old dies from gunshot after ‘friends’ run instead of helping him, Florida cops say
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TX doctor found guilty of injecting drugs into IV bags, causing death, cardiac emergencies
star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article287636545.html
Praise for Isle of Wight Southern Vectis bus drivers: This letter to the editor is in praise of the Isle of Wight's bus drivers.
countypress.co.uk/news/24237697.praise-isle-wight-southern-vectis-bus-drivers/
Chase Elliott wins AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway
star-telegram.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/texas-motor-speedway/article287673930.html
Biden's 'Don't' message is now directed at Israel: Even after Tehran's direct attack, for the United States, preventing an escalation between Israel and Iran is ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-14/ty-article/.premium/bidens-dont-message-is-now-directed-at-israel/0000018e-dcfa-dd58-ad9f-dcff9cef0000
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Misunderstood dog finally gets chance at new life after three years in Texas shelter
kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article287602485.html
As foreign leaders urge US Ukraine support, Republicans look to Trump: An unprecedented series of foreign officials, including from Japan, Britain and Italy ...
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Quick Glance: Foreign Leaders Push for US Ukraine Aid, Republicans Turn to Trump
- An unprecedented series of foreign officials, including from Japan, Britain, and Italy, have visited Washington in recent months, urging congressional Republicans to approve more military aid for Ukraine.
- However, former President and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump might hold a different stance that these lawmakers could listen to.
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called on lawmakers to overcome 'self-doubt' about the country's role on the world stage, warning that Ukraine's hopes would collapse without US support.
- The visits of foreign leaders to Washington reflect deep anxieties, especially in Europe, about how long Ukraine can hold on without significant new help from Washington.
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History Trust SA launches campaign to restore long-lost Priscilla, Queen of the Desert bus
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-12/bid-to-restore-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-bus/103699136
US vows ‘ironclad’ defence of Philippines military in South China Sea: Support from Washington reflects mounting alarm at Beijing’s assertiveness in Indo-Pacific
ft.com/content/f345a02b-4d12-422d-8140-2dffe9689699
Dog named Zoomie spent 2 years in Texas shelter. Then his foster parents fell in love
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287690100.html
You can make this Legendary Cornbread with only 4 ingredients: The recipe for this Legendary Cornbread uses a few simple ingredients and results in perfect ...
star-telegram.com/entertainment/living/food-drink/recipes/article263941351.html
Developer unveils plans for 1,000-plus home community near Eagle Mountain Lake: Centurion American plans to construct the homes near Eagle Mountain Lake ...
star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article287624090.html
Raising Cane’s is coming to another Sacramento-area spot. Here’s where you’ll find it
sacbee.com/news/local/article287518225.html
17 people hospitalised after bus full of footie fans overturns: The collision happened around 7pm on the A1M near Pontefract on Saturday night.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/14/17-people-hospitalised-bus-full-footie-fans-overturns-20645535/
Baby gorilla Jameela ‘incredibly healthy,’ slowly integrating into gorilla troop at new zoo
star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article287584130.html
Orphaned sea otter pup paired with surrogate mom — a ‘milestone’ for endangered species
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287641305.html
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