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Kill the Commute for Good: Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul are furious over the refusal of many white-collar workers to return to Manhattan offices ...
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Kill the Commute for Good: Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul are furious over the refusal of many white-collar workers to return to Manhattan offices ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/06/kill-the-commute-for-good.html
Global economy set to stay on a roll for the rest of the year: Reuters poll: The global economy is likely to carry its solid momentum for the rest of the year ...
reuters.com/business/global-economy-set-stay-roll-rest-year-2024-04-26/
Our oddest photos of the week: Odd and unusual images from around the world this week.
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Meadows, Giuliani, 11 'fake electors' from 2020 are among those indicted in Arizona
npr.org/2024/04/24/1236998675/arizona-fake-elector-charges
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.
Where campus protests have led to arrests across the U.S.: Dozens of protests have broken out at colleges and universities in recent days ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/25/university-protests-arrests-locations/
Trump legal woes mount as ex-tabloid chief testifies about scheme to shield old friend
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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.
Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246888804/biden-chips-syracuse-micron
Support gathers for controversial New York bill on sovereign debt ahead of legislature return
reuters.com/world/us/support-gathers-controversial-new-york-bill-sovereign-debt-ahead-legislature-2024-04-25/
BREAKING: Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's conviction on sexual misconduct has been overturned by New York's top court ...
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Gasoline prices creeping higher on Long Island: Prices at the pump are rising on Long Island faster than other areas, but fuel is still cheaper than it was at ...
newsday.com/business/gas-prices-long-island-u1q1gjqo
Hamas official who sought endless war after Oct. 7 says it could put down arms for 2-state deal
timesofisrael.com/hamas-official-who-sought-endless-war-after-oct-7-says-it-could-put-down-arms-for-2-state-deal/
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad: The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/politics/chad-us-troop-withdrawal.html
KKR to buy $1.64 bln student housing portfolio from Blackstone's REIT: Private equity firm KKR has agreed to buy a portfolio of 19 student housing properties ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/kkr-buy-164-bln-student-housing-portfolio-blackstones-reit-2024-04-25/
You need at least $1 million to retire comfortably in these 10 U.S. states—half are in the Northeast
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/us-states-where-you-need-a-million-dollars-to-retire.html
Tech companies plug into India's smaller cities for talent: Indian engineer B. Ramachandran now prefers living in the smaller cities than the major tech hubs of ...
reuters.com/world/india/tech-companies-plug-into-indias-smaller-cities-talent-2024-04-25/
US Aid to Israel Support Drops as Outrage Over War, Gaza Grows: Support among swing-state voters for US aid to Israel has plunged in the months since the country ...
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UAE: How to Get a Meeting With Sheikh Tahnoon, Abu Dhabi's $1.5 Trillion Man
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Supreme Court to Decide Whether Donald Trump Can Be Criminally Prosecuted: The Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether as a former President ...
time.com/6970029/donald-trump-supreme-court-immunity-case/
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.
Antidepressants: What to Know About Uses and Side Effects: Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs.
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/well/mind/antidepressants-side-effects-anxiety-stress.html
On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration: While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/technology/tiktok-ban-bill-frustration.html
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
White House declines Mike Johnson’s demand to call in the National Guard for college protesters
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/white-house-johnson-national-guard-protesters-00154374
Russian court orders seizure of $440mn from JPMorgan: Move follows lawsuit from state-owned bank VTB to ‘recover losses’ from America’s largest lender
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Cigna to offer Humira rivals with $0 copay at specialty pharmacy: Cigna plans to make close copies of AbbVie's blockbuster arthritis drug Humira available with ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/cigna-offer-humira-rivals-with-0-copay-specialty-pharmacy-2024-04-25/
Southwest Airlines Earnings Are Likely to Reveal Its True Exposure to Boeing: Southwest Airlines' earnings may be dominated by its reliance on Boeing and ...
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New York governor tells Speaker Johnson to stay out of Columbia tumult: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is criticizing Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4618595-new-york-governor-tells-speaker-johnson-to-stay-out-of-columbia-tumult/
Swoon: Delta Amex Made From Retired Boeing 747: For a limited time, Delta Amex Reserve card members can get a card made from a retired Boeing 747 ...
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Trump moves to dismiss two counts in Fulton election indictment: Former president Donald Trump on Wednesday asked a judge to dismiss two more felony counts ...
ajc.com/politics/trump-moves-to-dismiss-two-counts-in-fulton-election-indictment/AD7FQA77JFAOPBMPYI4MVCEXOM/
Long Island median home price rose nearly 10% in the first quarter: The median sale price increased to $630,000 on Long Island, excluding the East End ...
newsday.com/business/long-island-hamptons-home-prices-suvl38i5
US economy is a victim of its own success: podcast: The United States emerged as the world’s growth engine at the IMF summit last week. In this Viewsroom podcast ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/us-economy-is-victim-its-own-success-podcast-2024-04-25/
Trump to campaign in Wisconsin next week during off day from hush money trial: Former President Trump will hold a campaign event next week in Wisconsin ...
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American Airlines makes big check-in change passengers will love: The goal, American Airlines says, is less time for its passengers waiting in lines.
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Airlines Have New Rules. Here Are Your Rights for Cancellations and Refunds.: The Biden administration unveiled new Transportation Department rules Wednesday ...
barrons.com/articles/airlines-rules-refunds-cancellations-d42b6e51
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Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/trump-meets-with-foreign-leaders/
LAX traveler rips Delta, 'useless' Pete Buttigieg in wild caught-on-camera tirade -- before realizing she's in wrong terminal
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/confused-lax-flier-unloads-on-useless-pete-buttigieg-then-realizes-shes-in-wrong-terminal/
Opinion | We Are Blowing the Fight to Contain Bird Flu: “There’s a fine line between one person and 10 people with H5N1.”
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/bird-flu-cow-outbreak.html
Atlanta pilot job fair to be followed by event for aspiring aviators: A pilot job fair and future pilot seminar will be held in Atlanta on Friday.
ajc.com/news/business/future-pilot-job-fair-coming-to-atlanta-for-people-who-want-to-be-aviators/EMBSJJVZPVB2BMRIVVBYIYSKEU/
Opinion | Jan. 6 Rioters Should Not Catch a Break From the Supreme Court: Will the court go out of its way to disregard statutory language and create ambiguity ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/supreme-court-january-6-trump.html
Delta CEO Ed Bastian Shares 3 Simple Strategies in Life That May Be the Difference Between Success and Failure
inc.com/marcel-schwantes/delta-ceo-ed-bastian-shares-3-strategies-that-may-be-lead-to-success.html
Southwest Flight Attendants Get New Contract, Huge Pay Raises: Southwest Airlines flight attendants have ratified a lucrative new contract ...
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Goldman Sachs taps BofA bankers for India dealmaking roles, sources say: Goldman Sachs has hired two senior bankers in India to cash in on growing dealmaking and ...
reuters.com/business/finance/goldman-sachs-taps-bofa-bankers-india-dealmaking-roles-sources-say-2024-04-24/
More than 130 arrested at NYU campus Gaza protests: More than 130 people were arrested overnight during pro-Palestinian protests at the New York University ...
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Airfare of the Day -Premium Select- DELTA Tokyo to Honolulu from $938: Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Delta Air Lines and their basic season premium economy ...
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Amex International Airline Program (IAP) Guide: The Amex International Airline Program (IAP) can save you money on international first & business class tickets ...
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Ex-Coyotes receive emotional welcome in Salt Lake City: ‘We already want to fight for Utah’
theathletic.com/5433847/2024/04/25/nhl-utah-launch-party-arizona-coyotes/
Ashoka Africa engages stakeholders on environment in N’Delta: An international non-profit organization, ‘Ashoka Africa,’ said it is collaborating with young ...
punchng.com/ashoka-africa-engages-stakeholders-on-environment-in-ndelta/
Joby Aviation partners with Abu Dhabi to establish electric air taxi ecosystem : Multilateral agreement signed with three Abu Dhabi government departments
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/joby-aviation-partners-with-abu-dhabi-to-establish-electric-air-taxi-ecosystem-1.1714066300698
Everyone loves Nintendo… Delta emulator hits 4.4 million downloads in its first week
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Southeastern Romania: Tulcea’s Danube Delta airport upgraded and expanded with EU funds
romania-insider.com/tulcea-airport-upgraded-european-funds-april-2024
Quick Glance: Expansion and Modernization of Tulcea's Danube Delta Airport
- A local construction company successfully completed the project to modernize and expand the Danube Delta airport in Tulcea, southeastern Romania, elevating it to international standards. The funding of 180 million RON (approximately 36 million euros) was sourced from European funds.
- The collaboration between Concelex SRL and Consteel Company SRL led to an 18-month project for expansion and modernization, including a 2-month design phase.
- The scope of work included upgrading and enlarging the passenger terminal, updating the boarding platform, modernizing the runway (originally from 1973), and establishing a dedicated platform for aircraft de-icing/anti-icing activities.
- Covering an area of 9,300 square meters, the international airport in Tulcea's Danube Delta features a control system with 3 security filters for passengers, 6 booths for border police, 5 check-in counters, and 3 boarding gates. Post-upgrades, the passenger terminal will accommodate a flow of up to 400 individuals per hour.
Delta police nab three car snatchers: The Delta state police command has arrested three notorious car snatchers and recovered twelve stolen vehicles.
punchng.com/delta-police-nab-three-car-snatchers/
Airlines Will Now Have to Give You Cash When They Screw Up: The USDOT final rule also applies to checked bag fees and charges for inflight WiFi
gizmodo.com/airlines-will-now-have-to-give-you-cash-when-they-screw-1851433533
Mad about the A’s shifting from Oakland to Sacramento? You’re missing the big picture | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/article287536660.html
Pro-Palestinian Campus Encampments Spread Nationwide Amid Mass Arrests at Columbia, NYU & Yale
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/columbia_university_joseph_slaughter
Trump fumes while Biden hits the trail: No day demonstrated the extreme asymmetry of the unfolding campaign more than Tuesday.
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/trump-biden-campaign-trial-00153963
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.
Trump trial live updates: Judge to weigh whether Trump violated gag order: Testimony resumes in Donald Trump's hush money trial, with David Pecker ...
apnews.com/live/Trump-trial-witnesses-updates
Planned Parenthood Plans $10 Million Boost for Democrats in North Carolina: The party is banking on abortion access as an issue to animate the state’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/politics/planned-parenthood-north-carolina.html
FTC votes to ban most employers from using noncompete clauses. But legal challenge is expected
cnn.com/2024/04/23/success/ftc-bans-non-compete-clauses/
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.
Opinion | The Bragg Case Against Trump Is a Historic Mistake: It’s not the crime; it’s the cover-up. But it’s still a highly flawed case.
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/bragg-trump-trial.html
Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246594938/pro-palestinian-campus-protests-columbia-yale-nyu
Israel-Hamas War in Gaza News: Live Updates: Israel has said it plans to target Hamas fighters in Rafah, where a million civilians have sought shelter ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/23/world/israel-gaza-war-hamas
NY state budget slashes aid to universities, colleges with $750M endowments — including Columbia, NYU and Cornell
nypost.com/2024/04/23/us-news/ny-state-budget-slashes-aid-to-universities-colleges-with-750m-endowments-including-columbia-nyu-and-cornell/
King penguin at NY zoo has hurt foot — so Broadway costume designer makes custom boot
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287918730.html
JetBlue lowers annual revenue forecast as Latin America oversupply bites: JetBlue Airways trimmed its annual revenue forecast on Tuesday after reporting lukewarm ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/jetblue-lowers-annual-revenue-forecast-latin-america-oversupply-bites-2024-04-23/
MLB expected to review Aaron Boone, Hunter Wendelstedt incident involving fan: Major League Baseball is expected to look at the Monday incident involving Aaron ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/23/aaron-boone-yankees-hunter-wendelstedt-mlb-expected-to-review-ejected-fan/
Quick Glance: Yankees' Aaron Boone Ejected for Fan-Heckling of MLB Umpire in Unusual Incident: 'I Don't Care Who Said It'
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected early in the game against the A's at Yankee Stadium after a fan yelled something. This marked his 35th career ejection, with a rather unusual reason this time.
- Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt warned Boone of an ejection after just five pitches if another word was said. A fan behind the dugout shouted something, leading Wendelstedt to toss Boone out of the game.
- Boone's reactions, including pointing to the crowd, were captured on video. In one clip, Boone can be heard denying he said anything. Despite Wendelstedt's error in judgment, the ejection stood, making for a highly entertaining situation.
- Although Wendelstedt misinterpreted the situation and Boone was innocent, the ejection remained. Nevertheless, the whole incident was incredibly entertaining, and Boone's 35 ejections in a short span of time is quite an impressive feat.
Delta Employees Get 5% Pay Raises, $19 Minimum Wage: Delta Air Lines is giving all non-union employees 5% pay raises as of June 2024, and is instituting a new ...
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Trump Calls for More Protests Outside Trial: ‘Rally Behind MAGA’: With support from demonstrators in Lower Manhattan spotty so far, Donald Trump issued a call to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/trump-trial-protests.html
Abortion Data Wars: States and Cities Debate How Much Information to Collect: Some states with Republican-controlled legislatures want more data ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/health/abortion-patient-data-privacy.html
Could Trump go to prison? If he does, the Secret Service goes, too: Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money-prison.html
Columbia University: Biden condemns anti-Semitism at protests in New York: Anti-Semitic slogans were also shouted during anti-Israel protests at the renowned ...
spiegel.de/ausland/columbia-university-joe-biden-verurteilt-antisemitismus-bei-protesten-in-new-york-a-4e34d199-eba4-441f-b481-3960393772b7
Quick Glance: Biden condemns Antisemitism at Columbia University Protests
- US President Joe Biden warns against antisemitism at anti-Israel protests at Columbia University in New York and calls for empathy towards Palestinians.
- Students demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians and against the Israeli government, leading to intense antisemitic remarks.
- A rabbi warns Jewish students not to enter the campus after antisemitic chants, and the police disband a pro-Palestinian tent camp, resulting in arrests.
- Biden condemns the antisemitism, emphasizing that such incidents have no place on the campus or in the country.
Trump's $175 million bond goes before judge on New York AG's concerns: The insurer that provided Donald Trump a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud ...
reuters.com/world/us/trumps-175-million-bond-goes-before-judge-new-york-ags-concerns-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Trump Agrees to New Restrictions on $175 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case
- The bond is meant to secure Trump's compliance with a $454.2 million judgment won by state Attorney General Letitia James if he does not succeed in an appeal.
- James had challenged the bond this month, saying Trump still had access to the Charles Schwab account pledged to the insurer as collateral.
- Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.
- Trump defended the bond in court, emphasizing that he has plenty of money to put up for it.
Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...
nytimes.com/article/trump-investigation-conviction.html
Superfakes: Copycat manufacturers are becoming increasingly skilled at producing knock-off designer handbags
abcnews.go.com/Business/superfakes-copycat-manufacturers-becoming-increasingly-skilled-producing-knock/story
NYPD blames faculty, ‘professional agitators’ in NYU Gaza protest arrests: The unrest at NYU over the war between Israel and Hamas was the latest in a string of ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/23/nypd-blames-faculty-professional-agitators-in-nyu-gaza-protest-arrests-anti-semitism/
Juan González Reflects on Historic 1968 Columbia Protests & Crackdown on Gaza Solidarity Encampment
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/antiwar_protests_gaza
Inside Trump’s Complicated Relationship With Law Enforcement: The former president has put forth a law-and-order candidacy while also criticizing the legal ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/trump-police-trial.html
Columbia University main campus classes will be hybrid until semester ends; NYU students, faculty arrested during protests
cnn.com/2024/04/22/business/columbia-tensions-passover-virtual-classes/
Trump’s immunity case is another reminder that all roads now lead to the Supreme Court
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/supreme-court-trump-immunity-analysis/
Jimmy Buffett will be inducted in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, despite lack of nomination
nydailynews.com/2024/04/22/jimmy-buffett-honored-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-never-nominated/
Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive for years, dies at 76: Snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985, reporter Terry Andersen chronicled his years ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246250824/terry-anderson-obit-ap-reporter-hostage-lebanon
Wall St gains after Friday sell-off, Mideast tensions subside: Wall Street stocks ended higher on Monday following a market sell-off in previous sessions as ...
reuters.com/markets/us/futures-recover-after-friday-sell-off-mideast-tensions-ease-2024-04-22/
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.
Israel Hasn’t Offered Evidence Tying U.N. Workers to Hamas, Review Says: The review did not address whether some employees of a U.N. agency, UNRWA ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/middleeast/unrwa-israel-hamas-report.html
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
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