Twitter’s Trust and Safety Head Ditches Protocol for Musk Whims:

apnews.com/article/arizona-fake-electors-charges-2020-election-9da5a7e58814ed55ceea1ca55401af85

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11 Republican "fake electors" indicted for falsely declaring Trump won Arizona: Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and ...

Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona

Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.

They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.

The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.

The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.

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Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...

ft.com/content/962599e8-5306-4b14-b56a-034ffe2cb824

Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order

Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.

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Musk and Australia argue over video of knife attack on X: In Sydney, a priest was attacked with a knife during a mass that was broadcast live on the internet ...

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Quick Glance: Dispute Over Video of Knife Attack on X

The owner of X, Elon Musk, refuses to delete the video of a knife attack in Sydney from his platform, leading to a dispute with the Australian authorities.

Australian authorities demand the global removal of the video, while X is only willing to block access in Australia.

Elon Musk defends freedom of speech and criticizes the authorities for limiting free expression.

Authorities file a lawsuit to force the removal of the video, while Musk is criticized for publishing violent content on his platform.

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Biden says he’s ‘happy’ to debate Trump: President Biden on Friday indicated he’s willing to debate former President Trump ahead of November’s election. “I am ...

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Trump laments missing Melania’s birthday for hush money trial: ‘It would be nice to be with her’

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US judge upholds Trump's $83.3 million defamation loss, rejects new trial: A federal judge on Thursday rejected Donald Trump's bid to throw out an $83 ...

reuters.com/legal/us-judge-rejects-trump-bid-throw-out-writers-833-mln-defamation-verdict-2024-04-25/

Quick Glance: Court Rejects Trump's Bid for New Trial Against E. Jean Carroll

A federal judge rejected former President Donald Trump’s request for a new trial—or to throw out the $83.3 million defamation ruling—against writer E. Jean Carroll, marking the latest legal loss for the former president.

In the Thursday ruling rejecting the request for a new trial or the judgment to be dismissed, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump’s argument was “without merit,” made “conspicuously without success” and “defies common sense.”

Robbie Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyer, told Forbes in a statement they are “pleased with though not surprised by” the court’s decision, adding the award was “entirely reasonable” because of Trump’s continued defamation, “hatred and disdain.”

In January, a jury determined Trump had to pay Carroll $83.3 million in damages after she accused him of sexual assault. Previously, another jury found Trump liable for sexual assault in the 1990s and subsequent defamation, ordering him to pay $5 million.

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Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers: The Federal Trade Commission has voted to restore rules to prevent broadband internet ...

apnews.com/article/net-neutrality-fcc-broadband-regulation-cc8421bc4f11a3e0f6ffc22c358fbfd0

Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules

The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.

Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.

Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.

The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.

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xAI, Elon Musk’s OpenAI rival, is closing on $6B in funding and X, his social network, is already one of its shareholders

techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/xai-elon-musks-openai-rival-is-closing-on-6b-in-funding-and-x-his-social-network-is-already-one-of-its-shareholders/

Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture

Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.

The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.

Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.

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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 ...

apnews.com/article/trump-trial-jurors-hush-money-criticism-b4fe05a61ed566a587523d1120b46a76

Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults

Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.

Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.

Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.

Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.

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Tesla share takes off in double digits: This is how Elon Musk can convince the stock market

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Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies

Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.

Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.

Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.

Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.

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War in Ukraine: US to send new aid right away, Biden says: The president says weapons and equipment will be sent to Kyiv "in the next few hours" ...

bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68885868

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.

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Election 2024: Trump Allies Mull Ways to Stop Nations From Dropping Dollar: Former President Donald Trump’s economic advisers are considering ways to actively ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/trump-advisers-discuss-penalties-for-nations-that-de-dollarize

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Biden campaign trolls Trump for golfing on day off from court: President Biden’s reelection campaign trolled former President Trump for golfing on his day off ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4621546-biden-campaign-trolls-trump-golfing-court/

Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable

President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.

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Grand jury indicts 18 in alleged Arizona fake elector scheme to re-elect Trump: A grand jury has indicted 18 people on charges that they took part in an Arizona ...

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Giuliani among 18 charged in Arizona election scheme; Trump an unindicted co-conspirator

reuters.com/world/us/grand-jury-indicts-18-alleged-arizona-fake-elector-scheme-re-elect-trump-2024-04-24/

Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator

Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.

The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.

The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.

Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

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US Supreme Court weighs Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution: The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday confronts a major test of the power of the presidency in ...

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Quick Glance: US Supreme Court discusses Trump's Immunity

Conservative US Supreme Court justices signal sympathy for the argument that presidents have some immunity against criminal charges for certain actions taken in office.

Former President Donald Trump appealed after lower courts rejected his request to be shielded from four election-related criminal charges.

The Supreme Court hearing could distort the presidency without immunity and affect decision-making when bold and fearless action is most needed.

The Supreme Court's decision on immunity is expected and could lead to Trump's trial occurring before the election.

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Everything You Need to Know About the TikTok Ban: Your Questions Answered: President Biden signed a foreign aid bill that includes a ban on TikTok in the US ...

pcmag.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-tiktok-ban-your-questions-answered

Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.

TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.

ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.

After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.

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Musk Is Once Again Richer Than Zuckerberg as Fortunes Reverse: Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune plunged $20 billion as shares of Meta Platforms Inc. tumbled ...

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-25-musk-is-once-again-richer-than-zuckerberg-as-fortunes-reverse/

Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell

Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.

Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.

Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.

Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.

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Trump wishes Melania “happy birthday” at hush money trial as testimony about trysts continue: live updates

nydailynews.com/2024/04/26/trump-hush-money-trial-live-updates-melania-stormy-daniels-mcdougal-pecker/

Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy

During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.

Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.

Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.

Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.

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White House calls Trump’s Charlottesville ‘peanut’ comments ‘repugnant and divisive’

thehill.com/homenews/administration/4622453-white-house-calls-trumps-charlottesville-peanut-comments-repugnant-and-divisive/

Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests

Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.

Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.

Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.

Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.

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Elon Musk Thinks You Should Be Able to Watch a Stabbing Video on X: X removes video of a bishop being stabbed in Australia, but pushes back on requests to block ...

pcmag.com/news/elon-musk-thinks-you-should-be-able-to-watch-a-stabbing-video-on-x

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Australian PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire' in row over attack footage

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Biden trolls Trump on injecting bleach anniversary: President Biden on Tuesday trolled former President Trump on the fourth anniversary of him suggesting ...

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Trump says courthouse being kept too cold ‘on purpose’ : Former President Trump again complained about the temperature in the courtroom during his ongoing hush ...

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4623680-trump-courthouse-kept-cold-on-purpose/

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US election 2024: Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?: A handful of mega-rich donors have emerged as key backers of Republican presidential candidate ...

reuters.com/world/us/who-are-mega-rich-donors-backing-trump-2024-04-26/

Quick Glance: US Election 2024: Mega-Rich Donors Backing Trump

Several ultra-wealthy donors have emerged as key figures supporting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, collectively donating over $50 million for his candidacy against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.

Timothy Mellon, Isaac and Laura Perlmutter, Linda McMahon, Robert Bigelow, and Patricia Duggan are some of the top donors backing Trump, based on an analysis of campaign finance disclosures to the Federal Election Commission.

Mellon, an heir of the Mellon banking family, also supports independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Perlmutter, former chairman of Marvel Entertainment, has contributed to Trump's campaigns. McMahon, former wrestling entrepreneur, also donates to Trump. Bigelow, a hotel tycoon, has donated significant funds to Trump. Duggan, a donor to the Church of Scientology, is also financially supporting Trump.

The donations from these individuals amount to millions of dollars, highlighting how mega-rich donors play a crucial role in financing Trump's candidacy and how their support impacts his campaign.

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Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions: There have been plenty of scary moments, including last week when DJT, the ex-president’s ...

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New evidence that criminal conviction won’t tank Trump’s candidacy: Some of Trump’s supporters say they might reconsider supporting him. Few would flip to Biden.

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/trump-criminal-conviction-poll/

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Musk's X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don't promote violence: Elon Musk's social media platform X defended publishing posts showing a bishop in ...

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Significant Haley vote in Pa.’s GOP primary a ‘5-alarm fire’ for Trump : Nikki Haley, who ended her presidential campaign in early March, received 17% of the ...

pennlive.com/news/2024/04/significant-haley-vote-in-gop-primary-a-five-alarm-fire-for-the-trump-campaign.html

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Trump holds overall 6-point lead in battleground states: Poll: Former President Trump holds a 6-point lead over President Biden in key battleground states that ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617401-trump-holds-overall-6-point-lead-in-battleground-states-polling/

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McConnell argues against presidential immunity for criminal prosecution: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he doesn’t think presidents should ...

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4622614-mcconnell-argues-against-presidential-immunity-criminal-prosecution/

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Tesla misses the mark on all fronts in quarter of chaos: Who cares that net profit slid 55%? Not Wall Street

theregister.com/2024/04/24/tesla_q1_2024/

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About 1 in 4 U.S. adults over 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds

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Trump, allies were part of Michigan fake elector scheme, investigator testifies: A Michigan prosecutor testified Wednesday that former President Trump and senior ...

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Trump seeks to blame Biden for potential TikTok ban: Former President Trump is casting blame on President Biden for legislation that could potentially ban TikTok ...

thehill.com/policy/technology/4612396-trump-seeks-to-blame-biden-for-potential-tiktok-ban/

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Mars colony: Elon Musk talks about Mars plans and Starship 2 and 3 - Golem.de: More spaceships and launch options are needed to colonize Mars. Elon Musk even ...

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Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris to discuss criminal justice reform: Kim Kardashian has joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable highlighting the ...

apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-kardashian-criminal-justice-reform-biden-d34ae7fb30b1fe78326dafad230611d0

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Prosecutors Say Trump Keeps Breaking Gag Order, With Four New Violations: The judge in his criminal case is already considering whether to punish the former ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/25/nyregion/trump-gag-order-violations.html

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Charges against Trump's 2020 'fake electors' are expected to deter a repeat this year

apnews.com/article/fake-electors-trump-2020-arizona-indictments-059a719514b0c6cb56f7d7339e87d0d5

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China’s Prices Are Just Too Low for Buyers to Sweat About Tariffs: China can withstand any new tariffs the world throws at it – even the punitive ones Donald ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-s-prices-are-just-too-low-for-buyers-to-sweat-about-tariffs

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LIVE: Donald Trump appears in New York ahead of court hearing: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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Donald Trump accused of trying to corrupt 2016 election with ‘hush money’ scheme: Prosecutors allege former president ‘orchestrated a criminal scheme’ as trial ...

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Power of providers limited: US authority FCC reinstates net neutrality: Rules against giving preference to individual internet services were introduced under ...

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Biden tries to win back progressives, young people with left-leaning policy: Polls suggest the strategy may be working.

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Could Australia ban X (formerly Twitter) or is it untouchable? The worst-case scenario for Elon Musk

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Musk moves Tesla's goalposts, investors happily move shares higher: It's the millions-of-robotaxis promise again – and all y'all buying it this time ...

theregister.com/2024/04/24/musk_moves_tesla_goalposts_back/

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Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X stabbing content

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CNN Poll: Few think Trump is being treated the same as other defendants: As the first criminal prosecution of a former American president began just 13% ...

cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/cnn-poll-trump-trial/

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DJT Stock Rises. Trump Media Ramps Up Fight Against Short Sellers.: Trump Media, the parent of the Truth Social platform has written to the chair of the Nasdaq ...

barrons.com/articles/djt-stock-price-donald-trump-media-truth-social-1d639bdf

nytimes.com/2024/04/18/arts/television/jimmy-kimmel-trump-oscars.html

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Late Night Skewers Trump’s Review of Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscar Hosting: “Ranta Claus got up bright and early to post 165 venomous words about yours truly ...

Quick Glance: Trump Mixes Up Jimmy Kimmel and Al Pacino in Rant

Former President Donald Trump recently mixed up Jimmy Kimmel and actor Al Pacino in a bizarre rant on social media about Kimmel's hosting of the 2024 Academy Awards.

Trump claims Kimmel experienced a 'classic blackout' at the Oscars and forgot to say the famous mandatory line 'AND THE WINNER IS.'

Kimmel responded to Trump's mix-up with a humorous comment, referencing Trump's self-proclaimed status as a 'very stable genius' in 2018.

Trump's rant about Kimmel seems to be in response to his monologue on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' discussing Trump's declining wealth and hush money trial.

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Elon Musk says its his turn to have the remote: X just announced a smart TV app for streaming video content. X TV may or may not launch at some point in the near ...

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Biden must bring the fight to the battleground states: Joe Biden must tout his successes even more aggressively. He must adopt a more populist Bernie ...

thehill.com/opinion/4623342-biden-must-bring-the-fight-to-the-battleground-states/

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4622766-donald-trump-hush-money-trial-cnn-poll/

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Exclusive | Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed’s Independence: Some former Trump administration officials argue that the president could help set interest ...

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Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...

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Many think Trump being treated differently than other criminal defendants: Poll: A majority of Americans believe former President Trump is being treated ...

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Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...

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Tesla Earnings Report Could Add to Concerns About Its Strategy: The first-quarter results will very likely fuel worries that competitors will continue grabbing a ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/23/business/tesla-earnings-first-quarter-elon-musk.html

Quick Glance: Tesla Profit Decline Alarms Investors

Tesla's profit fell by 55% in the first quarter due to tepid car sales.

Revenue dropped by 9% to $21.3 billion.

Price cuts and job layoffs indicate challenges in cost control.

Investors concerned about Tesla's declining sales and profits.

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Reuters World News: Trump's foreign courters, and other top stories: The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.

reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-tiktok-countdown-trumps-foreign-courters-boeing-plastic-divide-2024-04-24/

Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations

World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.

Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.

As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.

While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.

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Judge to consider gag order violations in Trump hush money trial: The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial will decide on Tuesday whether ...

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“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election

spiegel.de/ausland/salman-rushdie-donald-trump-waere-bei-zweiter-amtszeit-schlimmer-a-3bfc8a05-b6ae-4359-82c4-64196549c33f

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Hearing on Trump's immunity: Can a US president order a coup in his own country?: Donald Trump believes that a US president enjoys unlimited immunity ...

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Quick Glance: Court Hearing on Trump's Immunity

Donald Trump claims unrestricted immunity as US President.

Conservative Supreme Court justices have differing views.

The ruling could still favor Trump's argument.

Ongoing court hearing regarding Trump's immunity and coup allegations.

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LISTEN: Justice Jackson asks what stops presidents from committing crimes if they're immune from prosecution

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Protest Materializes as Trump Has Cases Heard in Two Courts: Marchers closed down a street calling for the former president to face justice.

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🔊 Countries around the world are making plans for a possible second Donald Trump presidency. Find out more on the Reuters World News podcast

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Ukraine aid: Trump relents, now Europe must step up: The new American arms aid is a huge relief for the hard-pressed Ukraine. But no one can rely on this being ...

nzz.ch/international/trump-lenkt-ein-und-unterstuetzt-die-ukraine-jetzt-muss-westeuropa-nachdoppeln-ld.1827299

Quick Glance: Ukraine Aid: Europe Must Step Up

American military aid brings relief to Ukraine, but doesn't guarantee a turnaround in the defense war.

Trump's approval remains uncertain, and political support in Washington is volatile.

Russia's structural superiority and US political volatility call for increased support for Ukraine.

Defending against Putin's imperialism becomes a long-term task - Europe needs to invest more in defense.

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Trump was going to dominate the courtroom. Instead, he is shrinking.: Trump wrongly thought he might win the presidency on the courtroom steps.

washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/23/trump-losing-courtroom-campaign-bragg-trial/

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Trump's three US Supreme Court appointees thrash out immunity claim: When the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately rules on Donald Trump's claim of presidential ...

reuters.com/world/us/trumps-three-us-supreme-court-appointees-thrash-out-immunity-claim-2024-04-25/

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Trump Claimed Trial Interferes With His Campaign, but on His Day Off He Went Golfing

thedailybeast.com/trump-claimed-trial-interferes-with-his-campaign-but-on-his-day-off-he-went-golfing

ekathimerini.com/news/1237449/erdogan-postpones-tentative-white-house-visit-sources-say/

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Erdogan postpones tentative White House visit, sources say: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan postponed a White House meeting with President Joe Biden ...

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Apr 24

Biden and Trump face enthusiasm test in battleground Pennsylvania: U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump go before voters on Tuesday's ...

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Court told of Trump’s fury at ally trying to quit hush money deal: Tabloid publisher David Pecker said the presidential candidate wanted him to hide that he was ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/donald-trump-trial-court-hush-money-vjkxvs2dv

scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3260197/south-korean-woman-conned-out-us50000-fake-elon-musk-she-fell-love-instagram

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South Korean woman conned out of US$50,000 by fake Elon Musk she fell in love with on Instagram

Quick Glance: South Korean Woman Falls Victim to $50k Elon Musk Deepfake Scam

A South Korean woman was convinced to invest 70 million won ($50,770) after watching a fabricated video portraying someone who looked like Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, as reported locally on Tuesday.

Jeong Ji-sun, identified by the pseudonym at KBS, disclosed her experience as a victim of a romance scam on KBS's 'In-Depth 60 Minutes.' During the episode on April 19, Jeong narrated her initial interactions with the scammer posing as Musk.

Jeong's initial hesitations dissipated swiftly. The scammer forwarded his identification and a workplace photo to Jeong. Moreover, he discussed aspects such as his children and commuting to Tesla or SpaceX via helicopter. He further mentioned his sporadic outreach to fans.

The program highlighted the prevalent use of AI in these romance scams. The swindler engaged in a form of deception known as 'pig butchering,' as explained by the producer. This approach involves gradually enticing victims to increase their contributions to an apparently legitimate investment before the perpetrator vanishes.

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Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers

apnews.com/article/overtime-eligibility-salaried-workers-biden-4bf790961d287794201f13b903fa9119

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.

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Elon Musk is once again richer than Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook parent Meta's hundred-billion-dollar market cap loss has cost Zuckerberg, while Musk's Tesla stock ...

qz.com/elon-musk-richer-than-mark-zuckerbrg-tesla-meta-earning-1851438236

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Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison

apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7

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Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country

economist.com/the-americas/2024/04/14/elon-musk-is-feuding-with-brazils-powerful-supreme-court