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US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
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Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues
apnews.com/article/united-methodist-disaffiliation-lgbtq-regionalization-samesex-marriage-d429bb838c31f1899dbc48fbddb03197
FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals: In an interview with NBC News, Christopher Wray said that, as long as he is FBI director ...
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/fbi-director-rejects-trumps-vow-investigate-political-rivals-rcna149056
Man Who Struck Officer With Pole on Jan. 6 Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison: The man, David Joseph Gietzen, was found guilty of committing five felonies during the ...
nyti.ms/4bcYO4x
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers: Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA ...
wired.com/story/section-702-reauthorization-expansion/
Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong: The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.
npr.org/2024/04/21/1244899635/civil-war-confederate-statue-markers-sign-history
Chinese hackers are constantly targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., FBI Director says
qz.com/china-hacking-fbi-christopher-wray-panic-volt-typhoon-1851425289
Quick Glance: Cyber Threats from China Targeting US Critical Infrastructure
- According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chinese hackers are continuously seeking to infiltrate the computer systems of U.S. water treatment facilities and energy grids to induce panic.
- Wray claimed that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has allocated significant resources to an offensive cyber program that surpasses those of all other major nations combined.
- Wray primarily focused on the China threat concerning critical infrastructure but was also questioned about TikTok, the social media platform facing potential banning in the U.S. if ByteDance does not comply.
- The FBI director emphasizes that the threat is not merely a long-term concern anymore but could materialize by 2027, as indicated by a recent assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence suggesting a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the decade ends.
Biden faced with challenge to maneuver Israel-Hamas war protests unfolding on college campuses amid reelection bid
pbs.org/newshour/world/biden-faced-with-challenge-to-maneuver-israel-hamas-war-protests-unfolding-on-college-campuses-amid-reelection-bid
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.
The NFL draft gives players a chance to flaunt their style on the red carpet: Former Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold, styled by Tom Marchitelli ...
apnews.com/article/nfl-draft-fashion-suits-73189fb7a873652edb0e3036659bd116
Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states: Experts say the US is not sharing as much data on the outbreak as it should.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/concern-grows-as-bird-flu-spreads-further-in-us-cows-32-herds-in-8-states/
How antiwar student protests are spreading across U.S. universities: Pro-Palestinian protests have swept through college campuses since over 100 protesters were ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/23/map-student-protests-arrests-universities-us/
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
Mo Diarra to enter NBA Draft after one season with NC State, which ‘was incredible for me’
charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article287691505.html
Trump urged to return docs nearly a year before Mar-a-Lago search, FBI filing says
axios.com/2024/04/23/trump-classified-documents-fbi-plasmic-echo-investigation
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 ...
nzz.ch/meinung/gaza-proteste-in-den-usa-weiten-sich-aus-sie-sind-gezielt-und-gut-organisiert-ld.1827944
Biden, Trump deadlocked in new national survey: President Biden and former President Trump are deadlocked in a new national survey. The Quinnipiac University ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4618821-biden-trump-deadlocked-in-new-national-survey/
Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law: A federal judge has struck down a North Carolina law criminalizing voting for people with felony convictions ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4615114-judge-strikes-down-north-carolina-felon-voting-law/
Larry Webb's deathbed confession solves 2000 cold case murder of Susan and Natasha Carter, 10, whose remains were found hours after he died
nypost.com/2024/04/24/us-news/larry-webb-confesses-to-2000-cold-case-murder-of-susan-and-natasha-carter/
Trump co-defendant in classified documents case was told he’d be pardoned in a second term, notes in FBI interview say
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/nauta-classified-documents-trump-pardon-second-term/
‘She’s holding it!’ Bear cubs yanked from tree so group can take photos, NC video shows
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287830120.html
UNC Charlotte forced Israel-Hamas war protesters to remove tents from campus plaza
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article287985070.html
FBI chief warns on TikTok as Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO: As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban, the FBI chief on Tuesday (Apr 23) ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/tiktok-ban-fbi-chief-senate-warns-china-app-4287596
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.
Popular restaurant chain filing for bankruptcy, closing all locations: The market and kitchen locations achieved considerable growth over the past several years.
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article287945855.html
US denies ‘double standards’ on Israel; Columbia, Yale crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-23-us-denies-double-standards-on-israel-columbia-yale-crack-down-on-pro-palestinian-protesters/
Two Powerball players just miss $103 million jackpot — but still win big in US
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287879820.html
"Mike you suck!": House Republicans face brutal hostility over Columbia University visit
axios.com/2024/04/24/mike-johnson-columbia-ny-protests
Dave Ramsey explains how your mortgage is key to early retirement: Retiring early is a financial goal that requires planning and lifestyle changes.
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article287887730.html
Trump cancels campaign rally in North Carolina due to stormy weather: Former President Donald Trump canceled his North Carolina rally Saturday evening at the ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-cancels-campaign-rally-north-carolina-stormy-weather-rcna148323
Quick Glance: Trump Event in Wilmington Canceled Due to Severe Weather
- The planned campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Wilmington had to be canceled due to the threat of inclement weather.
- Shortly before 7 p.m., Trump was supposed to take the stage, but he informed the crowd that the event needed to be canceled due to an impending storm.
- The storm brought strong winds and hail, leading to the cancellation of the rally, which was meant to be Trump's first major campaign event since the start of his criminal trial in New York City.
- As Trump shifted his views on abortion, the Democratic National Committee seized his visit to criticize him for his abortion policies.
First baby humpback whale this year seen off Washington island. See it swim with mom
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287978410.html
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 ...
nyti.ms/3xHg6bh
Trump Ally Warned Ex-President About Keeping Classified Docs—Over A Year Before Indictment, FBI Filing Says
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/04/22/trump-ally-warned-ex-president-about-keeping-classified-docs-over-a-year-before-indictment-fbi-filing-says/
Before Israel’s war on Gaza: Other times US campuses became battlegrounds: Students from Columbia and other US universities have protested the Vietnam war ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/past-student-protests-in-the-us-working-hed
Columbia University sets midnight deadline for talks to dismantle protest encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/columbia-university-protests-hybrid-classes-passover-tuesday/
United Methodists open first top-level conference since breakup over LGBTQ inclusion
apnews.com/article/united-methodists-schism-lgbtq-samesex-marriage-8b428597c86901b2d5886afeca5069c8
China creates 'Information Support Force' to improve networked defence capabilities
theregister.com/2024/04/22/china_information_support_force/
‘Golden Bachelor’ star Theresa Nist reveals what brings her joy during public divorce
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287979960.html
Want to see endangered red wolf puppies? You’ll soon have a chance in Durham.: There are about 20 red wolves in the wild, with less than 300 total ...
charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article287981985.html
Armed man climbing through kitchen window is shot by homeowner, Tennessee cops say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287907505.html
FBI arrests Jan. 6 fugitive in Clearwater: Victor Sean Dennison, 49, failed to show up to his trial in June 2023, records show.
tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/04/23/victor-sean-dennison-clearwater-florida-fbi-raid-woodlake-condos/
Nearly 40% of people in the US live with unhealthy air pollution, report says: More people across the United States – nearly 40% – live in places with unhealthy ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/unhealthy-air-report/
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
Lottery player does a double take after scratching NC ticket. ‘I just got so excited’
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287814380.html
Trump cancels campaign rally in North Carolina due to storm: Donald Trump has canceled his first planned rally since the start of his criminal hush money trial ...
apnews.com/article/trump-biden-2024-campaign-north-carolina-3ec1ed00dec83a0a528b4c55932ad362
Quick Glance: Trump Cancels Rally Due to Storm
- Donald Trump had to cancel his planned rally in North Carolina due to a storm, highlighting the challenges the former president faces balancing legal issues with his campaign against President Joe Biden.
- Despite the cancellation, the audience expressed frustration but understanding, supporting Trump's strategy of incorporating his court time into anti-establishment arguments.
- It remains uncertain when Trump's next campaign appearance will be, as his New York trial may extend, restricting his ability to engage with voters. North Carolina holds significance as a battleground state for both Trump and Biden in the upcoming election.
- Democrats criticized the Trump-Robinson pairing ahead of the rally, citing concerns about their stance on abortion rights. Both parties are striving to appeal to voters with contrasting messages in North Carolina.
Marine dies training near Camp Lejeune in NC just days after his promotion, corps says
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287893870.html
Baby eagle found alone and hungry after storms — until happy reunion. See the eaglet
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287842225.html
'I tried telling them to stop': Video shows people yank bear cubs from tree for selfie
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/19/black-bear-cubs-pulled-from-tree-north-carolina-video/73381162007/
UNC System likely to reinstate SAT, ACT admission requirements. Here’s what to know.
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article287896920.html
College DEI programs can be saved, but they need to change | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287699535.html
Gun violence is rising in NC and our lawmakers aren’t doing enough | Opinion: NC lawmakers must prioritize gun violence during this legislative session | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287949670.html
Blame the Rental Market for Inflation Sticking Around: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital. Today ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/blame-the-rental-market-for-inflation-sticking-around
NC church was once a courthouse. Now, it’s part of movement to preserve Black history.
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article285745951.html
Single dad dies in hit-and-run, leaving 8-year-old girl without parents, loved ones say
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287836715.html
Looking for a six-figure job in Charlotte? Here are $100k salary jobs available right now
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article287939695.html
Prince Louis turns 6! See the new photo Princess Catherine shared of her growing son
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287930855.html
Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
Beloved dog was adopted — then returned to NC shelter. The ‘goofy’ pup needs new home
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article288014725.html
DNC launces billboards in North Carolina targeting Trump on abortion: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched billboards in North Carolina Saturday ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4608244-dnc-launches-billboards-north-carolina-targeting-trump-abortion/
Who pays when Trump, other presidential candidates rack up campaign costs in Rock Hill?
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article287732670.html
Trey Mallory celebrates birthday in style : Tennis player Trey Mallory received huge plaudits for celebrating his 22nd birthday in remarkable fashion by guiding ...
royalgazette.com/tennis-squash/sport/article/20240420/trey-mallory-celebrates-birthday-in-style/
Bill Belichick Ripped One Part of Drake Maye’s Game Before Start of NFL Draft: The Patriots coach insisted the North Carolina quarterback needed some work.
si.com/nfl/2024/04/25/2024-nfl-draft-bill-belichick-rips-drake-maye
Quick Glance: Belichick's Insights on Drafting Drake Maye
- Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shared his thoughts on his former team's decision to select UNC quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the NFL draft.
- Belichick pointed out similarities in size and athleticism between Maye and Josh Allen, emphasizing Allen's exceptional talent.
- Maye is acknowledged as a very talented individual with good physical attributes, running ability, and throwing arm. However, his lack of playing time and experience is noted.
- It is highlighted that Maye possesses immense potential but may require time to fully develop. He is now considered the Patriots' franchise quarterback as they enter a new era.
How do NC businesses get their logos on those blue highway exit signs? What to know
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287843065.html
Summa cum loud: Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis leans into status as an honorary Harvard grad
charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/luke-decock/article287885195.html
Union with little inroads at banks tries to organize Wells Fargo workers in Charlotte
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article284339359.html
Columbia holds classes remotely after pro-Palestinian protesters arrested: University makes move after New York police called in to break up protests as unrest ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/22/columbia-university-protests-shutdown
N.C. report says wilderness camp failed to check boy's breathing: Staff at Trails Carolina did not ensure that a 12-year-old boy was breathing during his first ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trails-carolina-inspection-report-boy-death-rcna149037
Senate Passes Reauthorization of Key U.S. Surveillance Program Just After Deadline
time.com/6969390/senate-passes-reauthorization-surveillance-program/
UNC overseers are all-in on the Republican legislature’s racialized agenda | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287896655.html
‘Sweet’ dog came to Florida rescue in rough shape. Then came ‘amazing transformation’
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287943155.html
Road rage dispute ends with man shooting trucker as he ran along interstate, cops say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287971290.html
FBI chief says Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure: Volt Typhoon hacking campaign is waiting ‘for just the right moment to deal a ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/19/fbi-china-hack-infrastructure
Quick Glance: Impending Chinese Hacker Attack on US Infrastructure
- FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of an upcoming devastating attack on critical US infrastructure by Chinese hackers.
- The Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon has penetrated companies in the US in energy-rich and water-related sectors.
- The intent behind the preparation is unclear, but appears linked to China's goal of thwarting US defense of Taiwan.
- Active since mid-2021, Volt Typhoon aims to spy on organizations and gain unnoticed access to their networks, as reported by Microsoft.
UNCG provost to step down as she battles cancer, stands by controversial program review
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article287974015.html
'Discriminatory' North Carolina Law Criminalizing Felon Voting Struck Down: One plaintiffs' attorney said the ruling "makes our democracy better and ...
commondreams.org/news/north-carolina-felon-disenfranchisement
Rabbi associated with Columbia University recommends Jewish students ‘return home’ amid tense protests on campus
cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/columbia-university-jewish-students-protests/
Tensions rise as police arrest 150 pro-Palestinian protesters at Yale and NYU : Unrest spreads across US university campuses as Columbia moves to remote teaching ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/23/university-protests-arrests-yale-nyu-columbia
NASA images show how big Death Valley’s ‘rare’ lake got this winter: The driest place in North America had a lake big enough you could kayak in this past winter.
fox5sandiego.com/news/california-news/death-valleys-temporary-lake-was-measured-by-a-nasa-satellite-heres-how-big-it-got/
Driver fleeing cops with 2-month-old crashes, fatally injuring infant, NC deputies say
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287981990.html
Trump was warned to return records to archives, unsealed documents say: “Don’t give them a noble reason to indict you, because they will,” an unnamed associate ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/trump-warning-classified-documents-case.html
Solitary Confinement Endures in Prison, Even For Youth. Will Federal Lawmakers Step In?
themarshallproject.org/2024/04/20/solitary-confinement-reform-oklahoma-washington-florida
Hidden ancient phallus carving discovered at Roman fort in United Kingdom — again
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/world/article287989700.html
10-year-old says he killed man when he was 7, closing unsolved homicide, Texas cops say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287844855.html
REVEALED: Justin Jones' clashes with fellow lawmakers expose bitter divisions on Tennessee's Capitol Hill
newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/revealed/revealed-justin-jones-clashes-with-fellow-lawmakers-expose-bitter-divisions-on-tennessees-capitol-hill
Will NC pass medical marijuana this year? This Democrat may not lend his support again
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287977720.html
Congressional commission sanctions NC lawmaker over anti-Biden newsletters
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287991170.html
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