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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.
US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
wionews.com/world/blinken-says-us-not-involved-in-any-offensive-operation-713037
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
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'Work is good for mental health': Sunak bats off criticism as he seeks to end 'sick note culture'
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/sunak-to-demand-end-to-sick-note-culture-in-speech-on-welfare-reform
Will Smith Sure Seems Poised For A Comeback ... But Did He Ever Really Leave?: Maybe the devil tried coming for Smith's career, but did he succeed? Definitely ...
huffpost.com/entry/will-smith-slap-comeback-coachella_n_6622a681e4b0868a1b90f29c
College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1243709966/college-student-parents-child-care-costs
On lived experience, from the Romantics to identity politics | Aeon Essays: The term is ubiquitous and double-edged. It is both a key source of authentic ...
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Tiny, entangled universes that form or fizzle out – a theory of the quantum multiverse | Aeon Videos
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Avoiding 'blackout shopping' could be the key to saving money: Kate Kaden has been making videos about living below your means for five years ...
businessinsider.com/avoiding-blackout-shopping-saving-money-frugal-living-youtuber-finances-2024-4
Should I have married my husband? Red flag culture would say no: If I’d listened to the relationship experts on social media I wouldn’t have made the best ...
theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/should-i-have-married-my-husband-red-flag-culture-would-say-no-20240418-p5fkq4.html
Beyoncé and a New Class of ‘Hat Acts’ Are Helping Cowboy Core Ride Again: Cowboy culture is hot right now, thanks to artists as diverse as Beyonce and Tyler ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/cowboy-core-fashion-beyonce-1235004621/
Whistleblowers slam Boeing's safety culture at US Senate hearing: NEW YORK: Witnesses at a US Senate hearing on Boeing drew a disturbing picture on ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/boeing-safety-whistleblowers-us-senate-hearings-4275326
Sunak to cite Britain’s ‘sicknote culture’ in bid to overhaul fit note system: Prime minister to express concern about ‘over-medicalising’ normal worries with ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/19/sunak-to-cite-britains-sicknote-culture-in-bid-to-overhaul-fit-note-system
What (We Think) We Know About Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/podcasts/what-we-think-we-know-about-taylor-swifts-new-album.html
“Späti culture belongs to Berlin”: BVV Pankow advocates for seats in front of Spätis
berliner-zeitung.de/news/spaeti-kultur-gehoert-zu-berlin-bvv-pankow-setzt-sich-fuer-sitzplaetze-vor-spaetis-ein-li.2207204
Those signed off feeling depressed classed as incapable of work, says Stride: Work and pensions secretary attacks system of dealing with minor mental health ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/19/those-signed-off-feeling-depressed-classed-as-incapable-of-work-says-stride
Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
apnews.com/article/mayorkas-senate-impeachment-trial-democrats-29aa775c0e866f4160f320583f261a72
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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Boeing engineer says safety concerns are ignored inside plane maker: Whistleblower says he was told to ‘shut up’ after raising questions about 777 and 787 ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners
- Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.
- Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.
- After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.
- Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.
Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
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Donald Trump: How he becomes the star of a political thriller: A criminal trial that would make screenwriters green with envy begins in New York ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/usa/us-wahl/id_100386292/donald-trump-so-wird-er-zu-star-eines-polit-thrillers.html
Child sexual abuse content growing online with AI-made images, report says: More children and families extorted with AI-made photos and videos ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/16/child-sexual-abuse-content-online-ai
Guess what: Boeing can be spelled without G and E: Boeing’s problems are now as big as its 747 jumbo-jet. Years of dubious decisions have eroded much of the ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/guess-what-boeing-can-be-spelled-without-g-e-2024-04-17/
Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’: Fan footage has shown the carefree moment Travis Kelce lifts Taylor Swift over his head during a Dom Dolla set at ...
news.com.au/entertainment/music/courtney-love-disses-taylor-swift-not-important/news-story/1cfc246115295b916d7bab13d495db84
Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
- Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'
- Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.
- She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.
- Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sentencing: Watch live: A movie weapons supervisor has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal shooting of a ...
apnews.com/article/rust-alec-baldwin-shooting-armorer-sentencing-627373b6fd8aabe1f25050943777daba
Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting
- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
Fire engulfs iconic stock exchange building in Denmark’s Copenhagen: A blaze at Copenhagen’s former stock exchange toppled the historic building’s spire which ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/fire-engulfs-iconic-stock-exchange-building-in-denmarks-copenhagen
Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
After 100 Years, Lake Tahoe Is Seeing An Old Friend: The Sandhill Crane: Sandhill cranes are returning to the Lake Tahoe basin after a century long hiatus in ...
laist.com/news/climate-environment/lake-tahoe-sandhill-cranes-return
Trial kicks off with a setback for ex-President Trump: For the first time in US history, a criminal trial against an ex-president has begun ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/trump-prozess-schweigegeld-102.html
Fiction has a special power to give us insight into our flaws: Losing yourself in a book, film or show provides a useful mirror for character – one that is hard ...
psyche.co/ideas/fiction-has-a-special-power-to-give-us-insight-into-our-flaws
Genome study reveals prehistoric Ethiopian origins of coffee: You might call it a cup of Joe, java, mud, brew, mocha, or your morning jolt ...
reuters.com/science/genome-study-reveals-prehistoric-ethiopian-origins-coffee-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: Coffee Origins Revealed: Genome Study Uncovers Ethiopian Roots
- Researchers unlocked the genome of Arabica coffee species, tracing its origins to a natural mating over 600,000 years ago in Ethiopia.
- The study revealed Arabica's low genetic diversity and susceptibility to pests and diseases, limiting its cultivation locations.
- The findings could lead to new breeding approaches in coffee to develop varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and climate changes.
- Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between parent species Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, mainly used for global coffee production.
Philosophical theories are like good stories: Margaret Macdonald | Aeon Essays: For Margaret Macdonald, philosophical theories are akin to stories ...
aeon.co/essays/philosophical-theories-are-like-good-stories-margaret-macdonald
My Team Keeps Working Overtime Even Though I Told Them to Stop: And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.
inc.com/alison-green/my-team-keeps-working-overtime-even-though-i-told-them-to-stop.html
Want a four-day workweek? 30% of companies are considering it: A new report reveals that 30% of CEOs are exploring schedule shifts to retain employees and ...
simplemost.com/four-day-workweek-30-companies-are-considering-it/
Citadel's Ken Griffin files plans for 62-story office skyscraper in NYC: Griffin, who relocated his company's headquarters to Miami, has previously said remote ...
businessinsider.com/citadel-ken-griffin-plans-62-story-office-skyscraper-nyc-2024-4
Ancient New Year celebration caps long Eid holidays in Bangladesh: DHAKA: Thousands of Bangladeshis crowded the streets of Dhaka on Sunday to welcome the Bengali ...
arabnews.com/node/2492921/world
Reinhold Messner is not a fan of summit crosses: VIENNA: "The summit cross is a late phenomenon and not part of our alpine culture," says mountaineering legend ...
nachrichten.at/sport/mehr_sport/reinhold-messner-ist-kein-fan-von-gipfelkreuzen;art109,3940263
Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books: Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in ...
apnews.com/article/book-bans-libraries-lawsuits-fines-prison-0914fa6cbb2a99b540cbbd28a38179b4
Legalise abortions in first trimester, German commission says: Opposition parties accused the commission of political bias and threatened to challenge any ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68816693
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
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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Caitlin Clark Takes Down Michael Che Over His Women's Sports Digs On 'Weekend Update'
huffpost.com/entry/snl-weekend-update-caitlin-clark-michael-che_n_661b7944e4b0652fa84d73cc
Survey on the return to Frisian naming in SH: Soon Frisian naming will be possible again in Schleswig-Holstein. In our survey, we want to know what you think.
shz.de/deutschland-welt/schleswig-holstein/artikel/umfrage-zur-rueckkehr-zur-friesischen-namensgebung-in-sh-46828079
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Letitia James Celebrates Two Wins in One Week: James reached an agreement with Stephen Affatato and his company, Affa Organics, after he destroyed parts of the ...
newsweek.com/letitia-james-celebrates-2-wins-one-week-1889853
ESPN Films Greenlights 30 for 30 Documentary on Trailblazing Broadcaster Stuart Scott
espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/04/espn-films-greenlights-30-for-30-documentary-on-trailblazing-broadcaster-stuart-scott/
Impending escalation: Israel's military on full alert due to possible Iranian retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/israels-militaer-wegen-moeglichen-vergeltungsschlags-irans-in-voller-alarmbereitschaft-a-d7788dbd-3ba5-438f-892c-e1bba7e879e4
Muslims as an electoral potential in the USA: Islam has been part of the nation since the USA was founded, and more and more immigrants from the Middle East and ...
nzz.ch/meinung/die-praesidentenmacher-muslimische-und-arabischstaemmige-amerikaner-ld.1824550
Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador, sentenced to 15 years for serving as secret agent for Cuba
apnews.com/article/manuel-rocha-spy-cuba-guilty-plea-8fd30500f4588129a195daaf2d720c13
Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
Gloucester festival celebrates Ukrainian culture: The two-week festival aims to give Ukrainian refugees the opportunity to be proud of their culture.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-68808219
Fears sick people will 'soldier on' at work with pseudoephedrine: Michael Baker said pseudoephedrine masks Covid-19 symptoms, meaning people could go back to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514250/fears-sick-people-will-soldier-on-at-work-with-pseudoephedrine
'Golden Bachelor' couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announce they are divorcing
goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/golden-bachelor-couple-gerry-turner-theresa-nist-announce-109148023
BREAKING: The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives voted to reauthorize a controversial surveillance program ...
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Love looks a bit different for a chain-smoking couple in a small apartment | Aeon Videos
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Visible mending | Psyche Films: This charming stop-motion animation shows how knitting can help us process pain, embrace imperfection and mend ourselves
psyche.co/films/a-whimsical-ode-to-the-reparative-power-of-knitting-rendered-in-wool
Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics: White, chief executive of the bloody and beloved Ultimate Fighting Championship ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/14/business/dana-white-ufc-trump.html
Is it okay to ask for a doggy bag in a restaurant?: Food for Thought: In an Irish context, let’s see if a straw poll on Instagram can enlighten us
irishtimes.com/food/2024/04/12/is-it-okay-to-ask-for-a-doggy-bag-in-a-restaurant/
War or No War, Ukrainians Aren’t Giving Up Their Coffee: Coffee shops and kiosks are everywhere in Ukraine’s capital, their popularity both an act of wartime ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/europe/kyiv-ukraine-coffee-culture.html
Detroit sign on I-94 should have included more residents, input from artists | Letters
freep.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/13/i-94-detroit-sign-nfl-draft/73308159007/
'$700 Million in Lost Productivity Due to Eclipse': A Headline That Shouldn't Be a Headline at All
inc.com/nick-hobson/700-million-in-lost-productivity-due-to-eclipse-a-headline-that-shouldnt-be-a-headline-at-all.html
Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii uncover sumptuous banquet hall: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy isn’t sold on Steve Cohen’s 4-day workweek: ‘We still don’t know yet where we’re going to end up’
fortune.com/2024/04/12/andy-jassy-amazon-four-day-week-steve-cohen/
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Tennessee Volkswagen employees overwhelmingly vote to join United Auto Workers union
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Quick Glance: Historic Step: Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote to Join Union
- Employees at a Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have decided to join the United Auto Workers union.
- This vote marks a significant milestone for the UAW's efforts to support nonunion factories.
- The decision has led to upcoming bargaining between Volkswagen and the union.
- The new UAW President Shawn Fain, backed by President Joe Biden, has previously led successful strikes against major automakers in Detroit resulting in lucrative new contracts.
House Speaker Mike Johnson risks job to deliver aid to Ukraine: Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history -- but also end his ...
apnews.com/article/house-ukraine-aid-speaker-ouster-c525efc953d532242d6d441c55724992
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
'Conspiracy theorist' sets himself on fire outside Trump trial; Opening arguments set for Monday
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/19/man-sets-himself-on-fire-outside-trump-trail_6668941_4.html
Quick Glance: Trump's Hush Money Trial: Opening Statements Scheduled for Monday
- The completion of the final jury selection for Donald Trump's hush money trial occurred, with an appellate judge rejecting the former president's latest attempt to stop the case.
- The accusation against Trump involves a system to conceal negative stories that could harm his 2016 campaign. Trump has pleaded not guilty, asserting the falsehood of the stories.
- Despite prior failed attempts to delay the trial, a lawyer for Trump argued in court that the jury selection was rushed, but the court denied this claim.
- Throughout the trial, Trump utilized the prosecution as a political rallying cry, presenting himself as a victim while managing his dual role as both a defendant and a presidential candidate.
Donald Trump’s $175mn bond should be invalidated, New York attorney-general says: Letitia James’s office says former president should have to post a new bond ...
ft.com/content/46f72518-d26d-4003-b3ed-ff72620c5ed4
Quick Glance: New York Attorney-General Calls for Invalidation of Donald Trump's $175mn Bond
- Letitia James' office argues that Donald Trump's bond is not backed by sufficient collateral or supported by an appropriately licensed firm.
- The attorney-general's office suggests that the $175mn bond, underwritten by Knight Specialty Insurance Company, should be deemed ineffective, and Trump should be given another week to secure an alternative backer.
- The attorney-general's office contends that the bond is invalid as it is supported by a company that does not possess the required qualification certificate for a valid surety in New York and that insufficient information regarding the collateral was provided.
- Trump's lawyers claimed securing a bond for the full judgment amount was 'impossible', leading the court to reduce it to $175mn. Knight underwrote the bond, yet lacks the necessary certification for a valid surety in New York.
USA | New York: Man sets himself on fire in front of courthouse: Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York. A man sets himself on fire in front of ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/vermischtes/id_100389854/usa-new-york-mann-zuendet-sich-vor-gerichtsgebaeude-selbst-an.html
Quick Glance: Self-Immolation at Trump Trial in New York
- During the significant legal proceedings against Donald Trump in New York, a man seemingly set himself on fire in front of the Manhattan courthouse on Friday. The incident occurred precisely at the moment when the jury composition was being established in the courtroom.
- This initial criminal case against a former US President revolves around an alleged hush money payment to former porn star Stormy Daniels, which Trump purportedly attempted to conceal through the manipulation of business records. The verdict is anticipated before the November presidential election, where Trump aims to run against Joe Biden.
- A pivotal aspect of the Trump trial is the selection of the jury to ensure impartiality. Despite expectations of a longer jury selection process, Judge Merchan is determined to expedite the proceedings.
Oxford shuts down institute run by Elon Musk-backed philosopher: Nick Bostrom’s Future of Humanity Institute closed this week in what Swedish-born philosopher ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/19/oxford-future-of-humanity-institute-closes
VW Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union: The Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga is set to become the first unionized auto factory in the South not owned by one of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/business/economy/volkswagen-united-automobile-workers-union.html
Lifetime Ban Sends Strong Message to ‘Stupid’ Would-Be NBA Gamblers: Coach: Commissioner Adam Silver sent a message to would-be NBA gamblers with his harsh ...
heavy.com/sports/nba/jontay-porter-gamble-suspension/
Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
Nike to lay off 740 employees at Oregon headquarters: Nike will lay off about 740 employees at its world headquarters in Oregon, a letter showed on Friday ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/nike-lay-off-740-employees-oregon-headquarters-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Nike announces layoffs impacting 740 at Oregon headquarters
- Nike announced that 740 workers at its headquarters in Washington County will be affected.
- The layoffs began as the second wave of a mass layoff.
- Employees were asked to work from home next week.
- Nike plans to cut costs and boost sales with new products.
After Roe v Wade, alarms sound about emergency pregnancy care in U.S.: Complaints about pregnant women being turned away from emergency rooms spiked in the ...
apnews.com/article/pregnancy-emergency-care-abortion-supreme-court-roe-9ce6c87c8fc653c840654de1ae5f7a1c
Quick Glance: Alarming Conditions in Emergency Pregnancy Care for Women in the US
- Complaints surged about pregnant women being turned away from U.S. emergency rooms after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as per federal documents.
- The cases raise serious questions about emergency pregnancy care in the U.S., especially in states with strict abortion laws that sparked confusion about the treatment doctors can provide.
Congress Speeds TikTok Ban Bill By Adding It To Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid Package
forbes.com/sites/johannacostigan/2024/04/18/new-legislative-package-proposes-aid-for-ukraine-israel-taiwan-and-banning-tiktok/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Galax launches single-slot RTX 4060 Ti — uses a very slim blower design: We reported on the sighting of a single-slot Galax GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB blower ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/galax-launches-single-slot-rtx-4060-ti-uses-a-very-slim-blower-design
Quick Glance: Galax launches single-slot RTX 4060 Ti with slim blower design
- The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers weak performance for the price, regardless of the memory configuration.
- Potential buyers of the slim new Galax card should expect reference specs, including a 2,535 MHz boost clock.
- The Galax launches single-slot RTX 4060 Ti performed similarly to its fatter iGame rival, despite the minor OC advantage.
- The slim blower fan design from Galax enables the sleek design and doesn't seem to impact the performance level of a reference RTX 4060 Ti.
Chris Pratt draws ire for razing historic 1950 LA home for sprawling mansion: Actor and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger dismantle 1950 Zimmerman house designed by ...
theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/19/chris-pratt-katherine-schwarzenegger-zimmerman-destroy-historic-house-los-angeles
Quick Glance: Chris Pratt draws criticism for demolishing historic 1950 LA home for expansive mansion
- Chris Pratt has drawn criticism for demolishing a historic mid-century modern home to make room for a sprawling 15,000-sq-ft mansion, along with his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger.
- Designed by architect Craig Ellwood and landscaped by Garrett Eckbo, the property was previously owned by Hilda Rolfe, widow of Sam Rolfe, co-creator of The Man from Uncle.
- The original home and its grounds were cleared to make space for a modern farmhouse-style residence, despite being potentially historic, leading to calls for preservation that went unheeded.
- The destruction of the Zimmerman house was lamented by various organizations, highlighting the ongoing clash between preserving architectural heritage and new construction trends in the real estate market.
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
ft.com/content/17b0059b-14b5-42fa-a84f-7de7a05ac08a
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Loss-making Warner Bros Discovery's CEO pay rises to $50 mln in 2023: Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav's annual compensation rose nearly 27% to $49 ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/warner-bros-ceo-pay-rose-nearly-27-2023-2024-04-19/
US Senate has agreement on FISA reauthorization, will vote on Friday night, Schumer says
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-has-agreement-fisa-reauthorization-will-vote-friday-night-schumer-says-2024-04-20/
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk: The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.
bbc.com/news/articles/c9ezp0lv039o
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
LIVE: Donald Trump's criminal trial over hush money payment continues: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
More than half US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers stage mass fly-off: Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.
businessinsider.com/more-than-half-air-forces-b2-stealth-bombers-mass-fly-2024-4
Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in Alaska: The U.S. oil industry’s top lobbying group says Biden administration rules restricting oil and gas ...
apnews.com/article/alaska-drilling-petroleum-reserve-biden-1dd8c07d2ed6e902ee6ac6298e2eaade
Quick Glance: Restrictions on Oil and Gas Leasing in Alaska under Biden Administration
- The Biden administration announced restrictions on new oil and gas leasing on 5.3 million hectares of a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska to protect wildlife from the impacts of climate change.
- The decision finalizes proposed protections that drew backlash from environmentalists last year for violating Biden's climate change pledge.
- The limitation on new leasing faced opposition from Republican lawmakers who criticized the decisions as undermining national security interests.
- Environmentalists praised the decision, while the oil industry labeled it as misguided and raised concerns about future developments in the reserve.
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