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Jordan Klepper Takes on America’s Ronna McDaniel Problem: “The Daily Show” correspondent and guest host hopes that McDaniel’s short-lived NBC gig reminds ...
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Quick Glance: NBC ends association with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
- NBC News severed ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday, shortly after bringing her on board as a political contributor on air.
- The decision came in response to a strong backlash from some of the network's journalists and commentators.
- McDaniel learned about her job termination through media reports rather than directly from NBC.
- The hiring and subsequent swift termination of McDaniel sparked public protests within the NBC network and beyond.
Baltimore Bridge Catastrophe Underscores Strained Infrastructure: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Xi Meets US CEOs, Seeking to Boost Confidence in China’s Economy: President Xi Jinping met with a group of American business leaders in Beijing including ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/china-s-xi-jinping-meets-with-us-business-leaders-in-beijing
Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market: Massachusetts reported 4,648 “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/28/business/applications-us-unemployment-benefits-dip-210000-strong-job-market/
The Strange Intimacy of Middle Names: They’re our most benign yet unexpectedly intimate secrets.
theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/03/middle-names-intimacy/677897/
RFK Jr. Announces VP Pick Is Tech Entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan : Earlier this year, Nicole Shanahan donated $4 million to American Values 2024 ...
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Quick Glance: RFK Jr. selects attorney Nicole Shanahan as his VP candidate
- Independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed on Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy attorney and entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area, is joining his campaign as his vice presidential candidate.
- Shanahan has been actively contributing to Kennedy's campaign and his super PAC, solidifying her position as a potential vice presidential candidate.
- Additionally, Shanahan has established a foundation advocating for issues such as reproductive longevity and equality, criminal justice reform, and a sustainable planet.
- Kennedy has a strong emphasis on anti-vaccine efforts and has incorporated anti-vaccine activists into his campaign team to bolster his stance on the matter.
LGBTQ Americans Say They Are Facing ‘National State of Emergency,’ Survey Finds: A majority of LGBTQ+ adults—including 79 percent of trans adults and 65 percent ...
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Legal experts worry about presidential abuse of the Insurrection Act. Here's why: Experts say the Insurrection Act gives a president too much sweeping power to ...
npr.org/2024/03/28/1241141939/insurrection-act
Biden expands window to try and keep millions more low-income Americans insured: The end of a Covid-era Medicaid protection has created an acute problem for the ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/28/biden-americans-medicaid-00149491
Who was Francis Scott Key, controversial poet the bridge is named after?: Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is named for a lawyer whose poem became the U.S ...
washingtonpost.com/history/2024/03/27/francis-scott-key-history-profile/
Majority of Americans now oppose Israeli action in Gaza: Gallup poll: Support for Israel's military response has dropped significantly since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack ...
axios.com/2024/03/27/majority-americans-disapprove-israel-gaza-poll
Donald Trump selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $60 each: Donald Trump is selling special-edition Bibles that include copies of the Declaration of ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Initiates Bible Sales During Political Campaign
- As he gears up for a White House comeback, Donald Trump has commenced selling Bibles.
- In a video on his Truth Social platform, Trump encouraged his supporters to purchase the 'God Bless the USA Bible' inspired by Lee Greenwood.
- Selling Bibles is just the latest commercial venture Trump has undertaken during his campaign.
- A spokesperson for Trump and the God Bless the USA Bible did not immediately respond to inquiries about the licensing agreement.
First Asian American ‘Bachelorette,’ Jenn Tran, Cast by ABC: The dating franchise, which has been criticized for its handling of race, has cast its first Asian ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/style/bachelorette-jenn-tran-abc-asian-american.html
US Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire won't seek reelection for a seventh term in November
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Larry Fink warns retirement crisis looms for ageing world population: BlackRock chief’s annual letter also embraces ‘energy pragmatism’ amid attacks over climate ...
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Quick Glance: 'Out-of-Touch Billionaire' Larry Fink Criticized for Calling 65 a 'Crazy' Retirement Age
- Billionaire Larry Fink, CEO of the world's largest asset management firm, faced backlash for labeling 65 as a 'crazy' retirement age.
- Fink argued for tying retirement age to life expectancy, overlooking the declining trend in U.S. life expectancy.
- Critics accused Fink, as a wealthy CEO, of being out of touch with the realities and needs of the population, especially regarding social security.
- Progressive lawmakers advocate for expanding social security benefits, while Fink proposes collaboration between the private sector and government to ensure retirement security.
Richest 0.1% of Americans Saw Their Share of US Wealth Increase Since 2019 - Bloomberg
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New book details how ‘barons’ took over American agriculture: Iowa’s food landscape can become like Italy’s — if the “barons” who captured the American farmstand ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4555036-american-agriculture-consolidation-barons/
What We Know About Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard: Meghan Markle’s new brand, American Riviera Orchard, is reportedly trademarking everything from pet ...
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Frank Meeink, Neo-Nazi Inspiration Behind ‘American History X,’ Says He’s Now Jewish
thedailybeast.com/frank-meeink-neo-nazi-inspiration-behind-american-history-x-says-hes-now-jewish
14-year-old Minnesota chess master wins national women’s title: International chess master Alice Lee, who grew up in North Oaks, won the Women’s American Cup and ...
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Nearly a third of employed Americans under 30 used ChatGPT for work: Poll: The survey found that 31 percent of employed Americans between 18 and 29 surveyed in ...
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Maxwell Announces ‘The Serenade Tour’ With Jazmine Sullivan: October London will join the Grammy Award-winning R&B stars on the tour, which includes dates in ...
essence.com/entertainment/maxwell-jazmine-sullivan-the-serenade-tour/
Ilia Malinin Wins Skating Championship With ‘Succession’ Theme Song Routine: Ilia Malinin, an American teenager, won the men’s World Figure Skating Championships ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/style/succession-ilia-malinin-figure-skating.html
Millions of Americans caught up in Chinese hacking plot - US: Seven Chinese men have been charged over a "sinister" hacking plot, the justice department says.
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Ukrainian foreign minister stresses need for more weapons: ‘Give us the damn Patriots’
thehill.com/policy/international/4556730-ukrainian-foreign-minister-stresses-need-more-weapons/
Netanyahu’s decision to cancel Rafah meetings causes new rupture with Biden: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision Monday to scrap a planned ...
cnn.com/2024/03/25/politics/joe-biden-benjamin-netanyahu-rafah-meetings/
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How are musicians supposed to survive on $0.00173 per stream?: The way musicians are compensated is highly unfair. A new bill in the US Congress could fix that – ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/28/new-law-how-musicians-make-money-streaming
Why is Congress slashing funding for antitrust enforcement that protects consumers?
thehill.com/opinion/white-house/4554910-why-is-congress-slashing-funding-for-antitrust-enforcement-that-protects-consumers/
House members seem to really hate their jobs: More and more are cutting their congressional careers off early.
abcnews.go.com/538/house-members-hate-jobs/story
Abortion Rights and the Cold, Dead Hand of Anthony Comstock: Anti-abortion activists want to use the Comstock Act to ban all abortions in the nation ...
hartmannreport.com/p/the-cold-dead-hand-of-anthony-comstock-fc3
Kevin Hart takes home his Mark Twain Prize for American humor : Kevin Hart received the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at The Kennedy Center ...
npr.org/2024/03/25/1239665940/kevin-hart-mark-twain-prize
US Jews must learn to advocate for themselves - opinion: American Jews are not bad at advocacy. We are bad at Jewish advocacy.
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-793674
More states are adding protections against big ambulance bills: Momentum is growing amid little expectation Congress will soon close a loophole in surprise ...
axios.com/2024/03/27/surprise-medical-bills-ambulance-health-costs
New Hampshire Democratic Rep. Ann Kuster to retire from Congress: Kuster, who was first elected to Congress in 2012 and has served six terms on the Hill ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/annie-kuster-retiring-house/
Congress: Another GOP Rep. Quits; Tammy Murphy Exits NJ Senate Race; MJT Wants to Oust Mike Johnson
democracynow.org/2024/3/25/headlines/congress_another_gop_rep_quits_tammy_murphy_exits_nj_senate_race_mjt_wants_to_oust_mike_johnson
War Spending: What Is It Good For?: The case of Gaza may be extreme in its brutality and the sheer speed of the slaughter, but it underscores the need to ...
tomdispatch.com/spending-unlimited-2/
Soccer star Vinícius breaks down while talking about racism: Vinícius Júnior broke down in tears on Monday while talking about the racist insults that he has ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/soccer-star-vinicius-breaks-down-racism-rcna145068
Quick Glance: Vinicius Jr. Racism Controversy - Spain's Response
- Dani Carvajal states Spain is not a racist country despite incidents with Vinicius Jr.
- Vinicius broke down in tears when discussing racism ahead of Brazil vs. Spain match
- Real Madrid teammates Carvajal and Vinicius will face off at Santiago Bernabeu
- Carvajal condemns fans releasing anger at matches and advocates for barring racists from stadiums
After Utah team subjected to racism, could the NCAA change tournament sites in the future?
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Idaho tried to apologize for March Madness racism but a far-right agitator stepped in
axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/03/26/idaho-racism-utah-gonzaga-ncaa-apology
Quick Glance: Utah Coach Reveals Team Faced Racial Hate at NCAA Tournament Hotel
- Following Utah's loss to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament, Coach Lynne Roberts disclosed incidents of 'racial hate crimes' targeting the team, prompting a hotel relocation for safety.
- The events unfolded upon the team's arrival in Spokane, Washington, causing distress and safety concerns, leading to a change in accommodations.
- The incident involved racial slurs from a vehicle displaying a Confederate flag and escalated after leaving a restaurant, resulting in the team being moved for safety measures.
- The NCAA denounced the incident and commended Utah, Gonzaga, and law enforcement for swift action. Idaho's governor also condemned racism and assured intolerance for it in the state.
What is the Comstock Act? The 151-year-old law mentioned in SCOTUS abortion pill case
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Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
- On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.
- A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.
- The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.
- There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
Vinicius Junior increasingly sad: Real star bursts into tears at press conference
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Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinícius Jr. reduced to tears as he speaks about the racist abuse he’s received
cnn.com/2024/03/26/sport/vinicius-jr-racism-press-conference-tears-spt-intl/
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The day Vinicius Jr broke down in tears – and delivered his strongest message yet against racism
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Apps like TikTok push users to fight their political battles: TikTok, Uber and other companies ask you to advocate against regulation affecting them ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/03/26/tiktok-ban-lobbying-congress/
DAP rep slams Perkasa's call to boycott Petronas over solar deal: Boycott call reeks of racism and against fair, health competition, Ng says.
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US Sugar Industry Targets Mexico as Imports Come Under Scrutiny: American sugar producers are seeking to curb imports from Mexico after the US said it would ...
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Millions of Americans caught up in Chinese hacking plot - US: Seven Chinese men have been charged over a "sinister" hacking plot, the justice department says.
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Kevin Hart Receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: The prolific comic was honored at the Kennedy Center for a 25-year career that has included movies ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/arts/kevin-hart-mark-twain-prize.html
Quick Glance: Kevin Hart Receives Mark Twain Prize for Humor
- Comedian Kevin Hart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the Kennedy Center.
- The event featured performances by Dave Chappelle, Chelsea Handler, and Jerry Seinfeld, celebrating Hart's career.
- Hart, known for movies like 'Ride Along' and 'Central Intelligence', was praised for his versatility as a comedian, actor, and producer.
- The ceremony included humorous tributes from colleagues like Chris Rock and Keith Robinson, highlighting Hart's success and personality.
Finland Is World’s Happiest Country Again as US Drops in Ranking: Finland was crowned the world’s happiest country for the seventh consecutive year in the global ...
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Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
- For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.
- The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.
- This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.
- Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
Soyuz spacecraft with American, Russian and Belarusian docks with ISS: A Russian spacecraft carrying a Russian, a Belarusian and an American successfully docked ...
reuters.com/technology/space/soyuz-spacecraft-with-american-russian-belarusian-docks-with-iss-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: Successful Arrival of Soyuz Spacecraft with American, Russian, and Belarusian Astronauts at ISS
- On March 23, 2024, the spacecraft Soyuz MS-25 carrying NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya from Belarus successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station (ISS).
- On Monday, a Russian spacecraft with a Russian, a Belarusian, and an American astronaut successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The original planned landing on Thursday was aborted seconds before takeoff due to a problem with a chemical power source.
- Onboard the spacecraft were Russian Oleg Novitsky, Belarusian Marina Vasilevskaya, and American Tracy Dyson. Novitsky and Vasilevskaya will return to Earth on April 6 along with U.S. astronaut Loral O'Hara, who is currently aboard the space station.
U.S. hits new low in World Happiness Report: The U.S. was ranked the world's 23rd happiest country — down eight slots from last year.
axios.com/2024/03/20/world-happiness-america-low-list-countries
Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects: The U.S. Federal Reserve looks on track to cut interest rates as the presidential campaign season ...
reuters.com/markets/us/federal-reserve-expected-cut-rates-lift-bidens-prospects-2024-03-25/
Trump asked if U.S. was better off in his last year. In many ways, the answer is no.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/24/trump-2020-better-off-covid/
U.S. Accuses Chinese Hackers of Targeting Critical Infrastructure in America: The Treasury Department accused the hackers of working as a front for Beijing’s top ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/business/china-hacking-us-sanctions.html
Marjorie Taylor Greene Demands Republican's Removal: The Georgia representative has criticized Mike Gallagher over his plans to resign from Congress.
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-gallagher-1882772
Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
- Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.
- Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.
- His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.
- Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.
Mike Johnson Faces Doomsday Scenario: Amid a number of GOP resignations, the House speaker is coming under pressure from within his own party.
newsweek.com/mike-johnson-republican-house-representatives-1882950
Fox News Host Confronts Marjorie Taylor Greene on Republican House Exodus: Along with her motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson, Marjorie Taylor Greene says her ...
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-confronted-fox-news-republican-house-exodus-1882821
Michael Feinstein doesn't hide his Jewish pride - feature: To some audience members, Michael Feinstein's Jewish pride was startling ...
jpost.com/j-spot/article-793126
Misty Copeland reflects on the ‘generational trauma’ felt by Black ballet dancers
cnn.com/2024/03/24/us/misty-copeland-generational-trauma-black-ballerinas-reaj/
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package to keep government open: President Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill to stave off a ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Washington approves $228 million in US military aid to the three Baltic states, Estonia says
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Kyle Rittenhouse Abandons Q&A After Being Confronted About Organizer's Racist Remarks
huffpost.com/entry/kyle-rittenhouse-ends-qa-early_n_65fc544be4b0d2a3e7778b59
‘Unbought and unbossed’: the incredible, historic story of Shirley Chisholm: A new Netflix biopic brings the achievements of the first Black woman to serve in ...
theguardian.com/culture/2024/mar/25/shirley-chisholm-biopic-movie-netflix
Soyuz craft launches en route to International Space Station, 2 days after glitch
reuters.com/technology/space/soyuz-craft-launches-en-route-international-space-station-2-days-after-glitch-2024-03-23/
A Revolution in American Foreign Policy: Replacing Greed, Militarism, and Hypocrisy With Solidarity, Diplomacy, and Human Rights
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First Muslim American nominated to federal appeals court faces roadblocks in Senate
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Society of Magical Negroes’ controversial title worked as intended: Director Kobi Libii explains how his debut, The American Society of Magical Negroes ...
polygon.com/24109117/society-of-magical-negroes-title-director-kobi-libii-interview
Most Americans in new survey say another world war likely in next 5-10 years: Most Americans say that there will be another world war in the next five to 10 ...
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Japan's Sakamoto three-peats as women's figure skating world champion: Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is the first women’s figure skater to three-peat as world ... Show more
George Santos says he'll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion
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Quick Glance: George Santos Leaves the Republicans
- George Santos announced he would no longer seek the Republican line in a House race on Long Island and planned to run as an independent.
- His declaration could, in theory, have an effect on the House race in the First Congressional District on eastern Long Island, where he had intended to mount a primary challenge against Representative Nick LaLota.
- Neither Nick LaLota nor Jesse Garcia seemed particularly concerned by Mr. Santos's threat.
- George Santos was expelled from office in December by a rare two-thirds majority of his colleagues, after a House Ethics Committee report found that he had brazenly stolen from his campaign and used the money to buy Botox and luxury goods.
White House Slams GOP For Abusing Spending Package To Ban Pride Flags At U.S. Embassies
huffpost.com/entry/biden-pride-flags-us-embassies_n_6600e1bce4b07d7c1af24047
Americans struggle to tell the difference between fact and opinion: Study: Story at a glance Knowing the difference between fact and opinion seems simple ...
thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/arts-culture/4550432-americans-struggle-tell-difference-fact-opinion-study/
Republican John Moolenaar to Lead US House Committee on Competition With China: Michigan Republican John Moolenaar will lead the House Select Committee on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/former-dow-chemical-scientist-to-lead-us-house-s-china-committee
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‘It’s Causing Them to Drop Out of Life’: How Phones Warped Gen Z: The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt warns social media is fueling a mental health crisis.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/24/the-anxious-generation-qa-00147880
Americans Chock and Bates grab lead at world championships: Veteran ice dance duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates scored a 90.08 on Friday for their rhythm dance ...
reuters.com/sports/americans-chock-bates-grab-lead-world-championships-2024-03-23/
Quick Glance: Chock and Bates Lead at World Championships
- American ice dance duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates scored 90.08 for their rhythm dance routine at the world championships in Montreal, positioning them close to a second consecutive world title.
- Italians Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri were in second place with 87.52, followed by home favorites Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada with 86.51 ahead of the free dance on Saturday.
- Chock and Bates received cheers for their smooth twizzle sequence, closing rotational lift, and sassy attitude while performing to music by Queen.
- After a disappointing finish at the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, Chock, 31, and Bates, 35, secured their first world championship in Japan last year and their first grand prix final in December.
You Really Are Better Now Than You Were Four Years Ago: The narrative about 2020 is all wrong and will shape the 2024 election.
time.com/6959714/covid-19-pandemic-2020-election/
How the Pentagon dug down and found $300M for Ukraine: The Defense Department this month found $300 million for weapons for Ukraine, even though the bill to fund ...
apnews.com/article/pentagon-ukraine-russia-war-funding-716ce5f7f336f1def7e000ac9170f190
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits dip to 210,000, another sign the job market is strong
apnews.com/article/unemployment-claims-benefits-layoffs-jobs-economy-e57c4a244554722ef4b5707156c096dd
Quick Glance: RBA's Stance on Interest Rates Amid Rising Unemployment Risks
- The Reserve Bank considers both interest rate cuts and rises as unemployment risks increase.
- Contrary to expectations, the US Federal Reserve is not likely to cut rates, shifting focus to Australian rate cuts.
- Economic performance and job data are crucial factors influencing future monetary policy decisions.
- Investors and policymakers are adjusting strategies in anticipation of potential rate cuts and economic slowdown.
US bans UNRWA funding until at least 2025, while leaving room for flexibility: FM Katz praises move, vows UN relief agency for Palestinians won't be part of ...
timesofisrael.com/us-bans-unrwa-funding-until-at-least-2025-while-leaving-room-for-flexibility/
Quick Glance: US Congressional Leaders Propose Spending Bill to Cut UNRWA Funding
- A new bill with support from Biden and bipartisan agreement aims to prevent a government shutdown and prohibit funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
- The proposed spending bill from Congressional leaders in the US would avert a government shutdown but ban funding for the UNRWA.
- The US has been UNRWA’s largest donor, and a ban would almost certainly lead to a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
- De-funding of UNRWA has been paused by some Western countries, led by the US, despite UNRWA denying allegations of having ties to Hamas.
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