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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC
- The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.
- Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.
- There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
China vs. USA: TikTok controversy could strengthen democracy: China's stance on TikTok could inadvertently promote digital ethics and pave the way for stricter ...
t-online.de/digital/kolumne-nicole-diekmann/id_100392090/china-vs-usa-tiktok-kontroverse-koennte-demokratie-staerken.html
The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders ...
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
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Columbia extends protest deadline after students agree to dismantle some tents: Columbia University students agreed to take down "a significant number" of the ...
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FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Pressure builds on Columbia University president to quit over Gaza protests: Both US lawmakers and protesters have criticised Nemat Shafik's handling of campus ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68893185
As Columbia University deadline approaches, protesters set to confront NYPD: The deadline was pushed back to 8 a.m., with students amassing at the university in ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798406
Abbott says pro-Palestine protesters at UT Austin ‘belong in jail’: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said the pro-Palestine protesters on the University of Texas at ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4619310-abbott-says-pro-palestine-protestors-at-ut-austin-belong-in-jail/
Divestment From Israel Is a Rallying Cry for College Protesters: The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/college-protesters-divestment-israel.html
The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill ...
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It might be time to start our own Jewish Ivy League - editor's notes: Ivy League campuses are now too hostile to Jewish students; we need to take the cue ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-798574
Columbia must send the pro-Hamas protestors a clear message: A lack of true consequences and inconsistent enforcement of policies will only continue to embolden ...
thehill.com/opinion/4616964-columbia-must-send-the-pro-hamas-protestors-a-clear-message/
Quick Glance: College Protests Erupting Across America
- Pro-Palestinian protests surge on US campuses, challenging school leadership.
- Conflict sparked post-Hamas attack, escalating into protests and arrests.
- Protesters demand divestment from Israel-linked entities at universities.
- Political leaders call for Columbia president's resignation over chaos and antisemitism.
A view from inside Columbia's campus as US students protest: Hundreds of students have been camping on the university lawn, sparking a nationwide wave of ...
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The Growing Pro-Palestinian Protest Movement, Visualized: The intensity of protests on college campuses and other locations could mean they would continue ...
wsj.com/politics/college-campus-pro-palestinian-protests-64115768
Pro-Palestinian protests spread across US campuses: America's university campuses have been rocked by pro-Palestinian protests, which began at Columbia ...
rte.ie/news/us/2024/0425/1445528-us-campus-protests/
Chichester: Soldier uses university to train for Sahara marathon: Paul Carney ran a 250km race in the Sahara Desert after training at the University of ...
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Opinion | Not Everyone Needs a College Degree: Companies like ours are helping build a skills-based economy.
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Robert Kraft Withdraws Support From Columbia Over Protests: The New England Patriots owner said this week that he was “no longer comfortable supporting” Columbia ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/robert-kraft-donation-columbia-protests.html
German police shoot machete-wielding man at university: The incident occurred at the Mannheim University faculty of economics while lectures were taking place ...
dw.com/en/german-police-shoot-machete-wielding-man-at-university/a-68903548
Quick Glance: Police Shoot Man with Machete in Library
- A 31-year-old man who entered the library of the University of Mannheim with a machete was shot by the police and later died in the hospital.
- Before the officers arrived, the man had been aggressive towards a staff member and had a previous ban from the library due to his negative behavior.
- The State Criminal Police Office and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the use of firearms and the motive of the man, who had previous encounters with the police.
- There was no danger to other library visitors, and students were present when the incident occurred.
Biden, Trump deadlocked in new national survey: President Biden and former President Trump are deadlocked in a new national survey. The Quinnipiac University ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4618821-biden-trump-deadlocked-in-new-national-survey/
LIVE: US House Speaker holds news conference at Columbia University: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers were repeatedly and loudly heckled during a ...
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Quick Glance: Contentious Press Conference: Johnson and GOP Lawmakers Heckled at Columbia
- A press conference at Columbia University was marked by loud heckling against Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP lawmakers who condemned antisemitism and pro-Palestine demonstrations on the campus.
- The GOP lawmakers faced boos from protesters and struggled to be heard as they criticized the treatment of Jewish students on the campus and directly addressed the student demonstrators.
- Johnson and his GOP colleagues called for the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, resulting in loud boos from the audience.
- After an Orthodox rabbi advised Jewish students to return home, the university announced a shift to hybrid learning for the remainder of the semester until the situation on and around campus significantly improved.
Student Editorial Boards Rebuke College Officials for Protest Decisions: Around the nation, editorial boards at college newspapers have defended free speech and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/college-protest-editorial-voices.html
New York governor tells Speaker Johnson to stay out of Columbia tumult: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is criticizing Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4618595-new-york-governor-tells-speaker-johnson-to-stay-out-of-columbia-tumult/
Gaza protests at US universities intensify: Protests against the war in the Gaza Strip are intensifying at several US universities. There are arrests ...
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Columbia University extends remote learning amid Gaza war protests: The hybrid learning comes amid reports of antisemitic harassment around Columbia University.
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These law schools ranked tops for jobs in 2023: The University of Virginia School of Law sent the highest percentage of graduates into full-time law jobs in 2023 ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/these-law-schools-ranked-tops-jobs-2023-2024-04-24/
'Silence is Complicity': David Schwimmer calls out antisemitism on campuses
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798529
Aboriginal spears taken by Captain Cook in 1770 are returned to Australia's Indigenous people
apnews.com/article/england-australia-aboriginal-spears-james-cook-a4e9406e64b991eb1d916b4598e28033
Democrats seen as more successful at passing legislation: Survey: Democrats are seen as more successful at passing legislation in the House of Representatives ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4618423-democrats-seen-as-more-successful-at-passing-legislation-survey/
‘We're here to finish the job,’ say Esperance stars of Sundowns clash: Esperance star midfielders Oussema Bouguerra and André Bukia have collectively ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-25-were-here-to-finish-the-job-say-esperance-stars-of-sundowns-clash/
Columbia University Moves to Hybrid Classes as Pro-Palestinian Protests Escalate: Students at several other universities including Berkeley, Harvard ...
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House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests: Johnson’s visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a college ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/mike-johnson-house-speaker-columbia-student-gaza-protests/
Omar daughter says she was sprayed with ‘chemical weapons’ during protest: The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said she and others were sprayed with ...
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The anti-college subtext to the right-wing response to Gaza protests: Not all the backlash against protests on college campuses is rooted in the right’s ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/gaza-protests-college-campuses/
More than 130 arrested at NYU campus Gaza protests: More than 130 people were arrested overnight during pro-Palestinian protests at the New York University ...
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Columbia’s president is committed to one principle: Keeping her job: Watching the leader of a great university snitch on the school’s professors was frightening ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/23/columbia-university-president-committed-job/
NY state budget slashes aid to universities, colleges with $750M endowments — including Columbia, NYU and Cornell
nypost.com/2024/04/23/us-news/ny-state-budget-slashes-aid-to-universities-colleges-with-750m-endowments-including-columbia-nyu-and-cornell/
Students react after Columbia succumbs to Zionist donor pressure: Students face a mix of both institutionalised and grassroots Zionism backed by powerful lobbies ...
trtworld.com/magazine/students-react-after-columbia-succumbs-to-zionist-donor-pressure-17902229
Pro-Palestine seders planned in New York, elsewhere as US campuses simmer: Organisers say they are willing to risk arrests as they demand Biden administration ...
trtworld.com/us-and-canada/pro-palestine-seders-planned-in-new-york-elsewhere-as-us-campuses-simmer-17895184
Protests resume in New York as US campuses brace for more unrest over Gaza war: Live updates
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/23/israel-war-student-protests-live-updates/73421968007/
Cardona ‘deeply concerned’ about situation at Columbia: ‘Antisemitic hate’ is ‘unacceptable’
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New University Of South Carolina Sculpture Honors Black Students Who Helped Integrate The University
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Juan González Reflects on Historic 1968 Columbia Protests & Crackdown on Gaza Solidarity Encampment
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/antiwar_protests_gaza
There is a risk Europe could die: Macron - Europe - The Jakarta Post: There is a risk Europe could die: Macron - Europe - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/25/there-is-a-risk-europe-could-die-macron.html
Quick Glance: Macron Urges Stronger Defense for Europe
- French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe to strengthen its defense against global threats like Russian aggression.
- Macron warned that Europe is not adequately equipped to face challenges such as Russia's war in Ukraine.
- He emphasized the importance of a credible European defense strategy and advocated for enhancing Europe's sovereignty in defense and the economy.
- Macron also called for a revision of EU trade policy to defend European interests, highlighting the lack of respect from Russia and China towards global trade rules.
Man charged with hate crime in Rutgers Islamic center vandalism: A New Jersey man was arrested and charged with a federal hate crime after allegedly breaking ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4614957-hate-crime-rutgers-islamic-center-vandalism/
Quick Glance: Break-In at Rutgers Islamic Student Center: Accused Man
- During the Eid-al-Fitr holiday at Rutgers University, Jacob Beacher is accused of stealing a Palestinian flag and causing $40,000 in damage to religious artifacts.
- A man from New Jersey was accused after a violent break-in at an Islamic student center at Rutgers University during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, resulting in theft and damage to religious artifacts.
Looking for a new job? Haidilao is hiring a private tutor, offers pay of at least $4,500
asiaone.com/lifestyle/looking-new-job-haidilao-hiring-private-tutor-offers-pay-least-4500
Drug driver jailed for 10 years over Cumbrian mans death: A DRUG driver who killed an 18-year-old university student from Cumbria, in a hit-and-run crash has ...
thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/24276812.drug-driver-jailed-10-years-cumbrian-mans-death/
Puig: Billionaire Owners of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne Plan for IPO: The Puig family is taking its eponymous company public as the next generation won't ...
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Cardiff University's financial concerns for green switch: New research from Cardiff University shows that people in the UK will need more financial support and ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24270617.cardiff-universitys-financial-concerns-green-switch/
Quick Glance: Responsibility for Hitting a House with a Golf Shot
- Hitting a house with a golf shot requires a proper response, similar to a traffic accident hit-and-run situation.
- While homeowners on golf courses are often seen as self-reliant, both law and etiquette dictate that a golfer is responsible for damages.
- Ignoring responsibility after damaging a house can lead to legal consequences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper ethical behavior.
- Although the homeowner's reaction may vary, it is always crucial to take ownership and handle the situation appropriately.
Prosecution, defense lawyers differ over Sh177m Maasai Mara University graft case
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493790/prosecution-defense-lawyers-differ-over-sh177m-maasai-mara-university-graft-case
At least 20 arrested at University of Texas Israel-Palestine protests: The arrests came amid a large police presence on the UT campus.
axios.com/local/austin/2024/04/24/ut-protests-israel-palestine-university-texas-arrests
5 things to know for April 24: Foreign aid, Abortion, Campus protests, Armed teachers, Unhealthy air
cnn.com/2024/04/24/us/5-things-to-know-for-april-24-foreign-aid-abortion-campus-protests-armed-teachers-unhealthy-air/
Why Taylor Swift's 'all the racists' lyric on 'I Hate It Here' is dividing fans, listeners
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/24/taylor-swift-lyrics-song-i-hate-it-here-1830s-divides-fans/73437328007/
Emerson encampment: At least 100 arrested as police clear scene: Several videos posted on social media showed a chaotic scene as law enforment officers in ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/25/metro/emerson-encampment-cleared/
Woman's Reason for Joining Pro-Palestinian Protest Goes Viral: College campuses across the U.S. have seen an increase in pro-Palestinian protests in recent weeks ...
newsweek.com/pro-palestinian-protest-nyu-college-viral-1893906
'World's largest' coral-restoration project unveiled in Saudi Arabia: Red Sea scheme aims to make a significant contribution to the restoration of coral reefs ...
thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2024/04/25/worlds-largest-coral-restoration-project-unveiled-in-saudi-arabia/
Woman in hospital after being hit by car in Glasgow as Paisley Road West closed: The woman was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to be treated for ...
news.stv.tv/west-central/woman-in-hospital-after-being-hit-by-car-in-glasgow-as-paisley-road-west-closed
A Utah nursing student fights to keep her service dog at her side: Maria Thomson’s lawsuit against a nursing school highlights a debate over how the Americans ...
sltrib.com/news/2024/04/23/utah-nursing-student-fights-keep/
Horror as man, 20, dies in holiday tragedy: Roudhan Beckwith, 20, was on holiday with friends in Brussels when he fell from an apartment window
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/horror-man-20-dies-holiday-29056409
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Score Win Over One College's Ties to Israel: The University of Rochester's governing body has agreed to investigate its academic ties ...
newsweek.com/pro-palestine-protesters-score-win-rochester-university-israel-1894179
Like Baby Reindeer's Donny I was stalked. This is what it feels like: Stephanie Basnett details her experience of being stalked by her ex-boyfriend ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/25/like-baby-reindeers-donny-stalked-this-feels-like-20716656/
Scientists discover method to prevent coalescence in immiscible liquids: A team of chemical engineers from Université PSL, CNRS, Harvard University and chemical ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-scientists-method-coalescence-immiscible-liquids.html
17 of this year’s most stunning science experiments (so far): The Swiss National Science Foundation has announced the winners of its Scientific Image Competition ...
sciencefocus.com/science/experiments-pictures-2024
Bear attack survivor talking, laughing again months after grizzly’s ‘French kiss’ tore off jaw
sltrib.com/news/2024/04/25/bear-attack-survivor-talking/
Columbia students who rushed to join NYU rally admit they have no idea what it's about: 'Why are we protesting?'
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/clueless-columbia-student-at-nyu-rally-why-are-we-protesting/
Malaysian professor honoured by Hungarian university for advancing exercise medicine
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/25/malaysian-professor-honoured-by-hungarian-university-for-advancing-exercise-medicine
Visitors are returning to most — but not all — of America's downtowns: U.S. downtowns are recovering, but not all cities are rebounding.
axios.com/2024/04/25/us-cities-downtown-data
Harvard career advisor: Use these 10 phrases every day to stand out and succeed at work
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/phrases-to-use-to-succeed-at-work-harvard-career-advisor.html
Michael Oren: FBI must investigate money trail behind campus antisemitic protests
jpost.com/international/article-798615
Redesign of Oeder Weg: cycling traffic doubled: To promote cycling and to improve living conditions and quality of stay, redesign measures have been carried out ...
frankfurt.de/de-de/aktuelle-meldung/meldungen/umgestaltung-oeder-weg-radverkehr-verdoppelt/
US gymnasts abused: Nassar victims receive millions in compensation from the ministry
n-tv.de/sport/Nassar-Opfer-erhalten-Millionenentschaedigung-vom-Ministerium-article24895988.html
Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
Ancient giant tortoise fossils found in Colombian Andes: Paleontologists have discovered giant tortoise fossils in Colombia dating back some 57 million years ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-ancient-giant-tortoise-fossils-colombian.html
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