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Beyoncé is Black America’s great communicator: Her defiance of industry convention is an act of racial and feminist liberation — with a modern twist
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Beyoncé is Black America’s great communicator: Her defiance of industry convention is an act of racial and feminist liberation — with a modern twist
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Columbia Bars Student Protester Who Said ‘Zionists Don’t Deserve to Live’: After video surfaced on social media, the student, Khymani James, said on Friday that ...
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Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
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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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Beyoncé Shared Her Natural Hair Care Routine. Here’s Why It Matters.: In a video on Instagram, the singer provided fans a rare glimpse of her routine.
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/style/beyonce-real-hair-cecred-products.html
How the Black Opry is helping elevate artists of color in country music: Before there was conversation over whether Beyoncé is country enough for country music ...
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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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Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets
- Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.
- Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.
- The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.
- There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.
What to Watch: Knuckles Premiere, We’re Here Revamp, Beyoncé and Bon Jovi Docus and More
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Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
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How to Watch Beyoncé 'Call Me Country' Documentary Online: Call Me Country: Beyoncé & Nashville’s Renaissance is now available to stream exclusively Max.
variety.com/2024/streaming/news/how-to-watch-beyonce-documentary-cowboy-country-online-streaming-1235983373/
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.
Beyoncé Is Right: My Hair Isn’t Anyone’s Business: On Monday, in support of her new haircare line Cécred, the superstar decided to let us into her wash day ...
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Racism, prejudices, ideals of beauty: Beyoncé shows off her styling - and there are reasons for that
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See Ne-Yo Showcase Hits-Filled Songwriting Catalog With Tiny Desk Concert: Ne-Yo performed his own hits, singles he penned for artists like Rihanna and Beyoncé ...
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‘People think I hate pop’: super-producer AG Cook on working with Beyoncé and honouring his friend Sophie
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The Cowboy Boot Comeback: How To Style The Shoe Of The Summer: From minidresses to denim midi-skirts, here’s to wear a cowboy boot in 2024.
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Normani Is Dropping the Damn Album: The former Fifth Harmony star talks her debut album "Dopamine", religion, and, of course, Beyoncé.
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Hayley Williams Has Been Blasting Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s New Albums, Too: In a post on Monday, Hayley Williams celebrated both Beyoncé's 'Cowboy ...
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Beyoncé sends a gift to a 2-year-old Filipino boy. Here’s why. : Tyler and Beyoncé are officially friends!
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April 2024: The 12 Best New Beauty Products of the Month: From Beyoncé’s makeup artist’s lip gloss to the latest matte foundation from Tom Ford.
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Gov’t: Fugitive Quiboloy still in the Philippines | The wRap: Today's headlines: Apollo Quiboloy, JoshLia, Beyoncé's 2-year-old fan
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Here's what's new on Hulu, Paramount+ and Max: Watch new documentaries about hip-hop and Beyoncé's influence on country music.
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These 20 all-star athletes love Beyoncé: With Beyoncé's many hit singles, fierce dance moves, and enjoyable personality, it's hard not to love her — and these 20 ...
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The rise of the overlong album: There are few universal rules for what makes good writing, but one has long persisted: kill your darlings ...
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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: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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.
Beyoncé surprises 2-year-old fan with gifts after adorable TikTok: Beyoncé surprised a 2-year-old fan with flowers and a stuffed animal after his mother posted a ...
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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.
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
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Beyoncé dévoile en vidéo sa routine de soins capillaires: Lartiste dévoile sa nouvelle routine de soins capillaires en utilisant les produits primés de sa marque ...
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Beyoncé and the ‘Renaissance’ of Black Country Music Highlighted in ‘Call Me Country’ Doc
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“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
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House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
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After the controversies, Beyoncé silences her detractors by revealing her real hair
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Beyoncé Is a Mother Trucker in a Fringe-Sleeve Jacket: She looks like she's about ready to snap into a Slim Jim (Oh yeah!).
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Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Americans regardless of their politics should fear the ...
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
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Beyoncé Fans Can't Believe She Took Public Transport in a Sheer Lace Bodysuit: When Beyoncé's not riding horses, she's riding the train with everybody else… at ...
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Beyoncé fires back at haircare critics with wash-day routine: Beyoncé shared a rare behind-the-scenes look at her wash-day routine, firing back at critics of her ...
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After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
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Economic Factor Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift's economic power is currently being discovered at US universities: “Swiftonomics” is a new lecture topic there ...
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America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
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Bad Bunny’s Go-To Accessory Is Right On Trend: This week, Bad Bunny wore a western-style bolo tie during his North American “Most Wanted” Tour ...
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A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
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Lessons from Beyoncé on Navigating Exclusion: In 2016, Beyoncé’s performance at the CMA Awards sparked backlash from fans complaining about everything from her ...
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Protestant church does not award offices to AfD members: Declaring war on right-wing extremism: The Protestant Church of Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian-Upper ...
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Hayley Williams Has Been Blasting Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s New Albums, Too: In a post on Monday, Hayley Williams celebrated both Beyoncé's 'Cowboy ...
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TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties | DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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Can superstars still bank on fans splurging for concerts like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé did last year?
cnn.com/2024/04/20/economy/us-concert-spending-2024-predictions/
How did Post Malone become the year’s biggest guest star?: Post Malone, guest artist du jour, sings on Beyoncé’s brand-friendly “Levii’s Jeans” and Taylor ...
washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2024/04/19/post-malone-taylor-swift-beyonce/
Beyoncé's 'II Hands II Heaven': Drea Kelly says her viral dance now has 'a life of its own'
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
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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.
Beyoncé’s Museum Date Outfit Includes Leather Lace-Up Hot Shorts and a Prada Bolo Tie
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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A Broadway Classic Has Learned Some Fresh Moves. We Talked to the Wizard Behind Them.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/wiz-revival-jaquel-knight-beyonce-choreographer.html
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' shines light on Black artists in country music | Africanews
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More right-wing extremist cases reported in schools: The student representatives of the eastern German states complain about increasing right-wing extremism in ...
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Julia Navalnaya awarded media freedom prize: Alexei Navalny's widow has been awarded the Media Freedom Prize. CDU leader Friedrich Merz praised Navalnaya as a ...
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Quick Glance: Yulia Navalnaya Receives German Press Award
- Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, honored by a German publishing house in Bavaria for promoting media freedom.
- At the event on Friday, April 19, Navalnaya reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to promoting media freedom and carrying on her late husband's legacy.
- During her acceptance speech, Navalnaya reiterated her earlier statements alleging Russian President Vladimir Putin's involvement in her husband's death.
- Yulia Navalnaya, collaborating with publishers to finalize the manuscript, emphasizes that 'Patriot' is a testament to Alexei's life and his commitment to the fight against dictatorship.
Beyoncé Invests in 'Cowboy Quiet Luxury' With Her Latest Cowboy Carter Ensemble: La cantante y productora, Beyoncé, lleva un conjunto de pantalones con el ruedo ...
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Beyoncé Wore a Sheer Lace Bodysuit and Thigh-high boots to Take Public Transit: Beyoncé wore a sheer lace catsuit paired with thigh-high boots and a Cowboy hat ...
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Fandom Fashion: Wie Popkultur-Stars die Mode beeinflussen: Freundschaftsarmbänder bei Taylor Swift, Federboas bei Harry Styles und Cowboyboots bei Beyoncé – auf ...
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‘All my love’: Beyoncé sends USC women’s basketball coach Staley flowers, congratulations
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Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish: That's why the biggest musicians release their albums almost at the same time
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After a shaky start to her Toronto concert, Nicki Minaj proved that she deserves to be in the conversation with music giants like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift
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Texas man who claimed to be concert promoter for Beyoncé, other artists charged with fraud
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What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Keke Palmer And SZA To Star In Issa Rae-Produced Buddy Comedy From TriStar Pictures
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Quick Glance: Keke Palmer and SZA in New Comedy Produced by Issa Rae
- Issa Rae is producing a new comedy starring Keke Palmer and Grammy winner SZA.
- The project will be led by TriStar Pictures and directed by Lawrence Lamont.
- Keke Palmer will serve as an executive producer, while SZA will make her acting debut.
- Rae criticized the cancellation of diverse series and expressed concerns about the Hollywood industry.
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
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Quick Glance: US Sending New Patriot Missiles to Ukraine
- As part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, the U.S. will provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems, announced Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday.
- Discussing the need for Patriots, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy participated in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting on Friday morning, where about 50 countries virtually gathered in a Pentagon-led session.
- Included in the new funding, the largest tranche of USAI aid sent so far, are the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) as well as Switchblade and Puma drones, counter-drone systems, and artillery.
- Months of deadlock among bitterly divided members of Congress over the funding led to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., having to form a bipartisan coalition to pass the bill.
South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
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Quick Glance: South Dakota Governor Writes About Killing Dog in New Book
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a potential running mate for Donald Trump, discusses in a new book the killing of her dog Cricket and an unpleasant goat.
- In her book, Noem recounts how Cricket attacked and killed other animals during a hunting trip, leading to significant backlash.
- In addition to the controversial dog story, Noem also details shooting an aggressive goat, sparking further outrage on social media platforms.
- The governor defended her actions, urging readers to pre-order her book for more candid stories, despite mixed reactions and criticism.
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.
King Charles to resume public duties after progress in cancer treatment: King Charles is returning to public events after making encouraging progress in his ...
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Quick Glance: King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Next Week
- King Charles III will return to his public duties next week following recovery from cancer treatment.
- Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he will visit a cancer treatment center to meet specialists and patients.
- The King will fulfill upcoming engagements and host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a state visit in June.
- No further specifics on his health condition were disclosed, but he is grateful for the opportunity to resume public duties.
Columbia protest leader banned from campus for saying ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live’
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Tesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky—and May Still Be: In an investigative report into crashes and deaths associated with Tesla Autopilot ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Tesla's Autopilot Recall Effectiveness
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla's Autopilot recall after 20 more crashes occurred post-recall.
- The recall involved over 2 million vehicles and utilized an online software update to enhance driver warnings.
- Concerns were raised regarding the recall's efficacy as crashes persisted after the fix.
- The investigation aims to determine why post-recall issues were not addressed and whether they pose a safety risk.
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