Houston Cougars basketball now No. 2 in Associated Press poll
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Joe Biden is Now Beating Donald Trump in the Majority of Polls: Polls are beginning to trend in favor of the incumbent president, just seven months ahead of ...
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House approves contentious FISA bill in bipartisan vote: The House in a bipartisan vote reauthorized the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers Friday ...
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Biden losing support among Black voters in swing states: Survey: President Biden’s support amount Black voters in seven swing states has dipped when compared to ...
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Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
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Quick Glance: Croatians Choose Between PM Plenkovic and President Milanovic
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- HDZ ruling party since 1991, supports Ukraine against Russia
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India elections 2024: When are they, why do they matter and who can vote?: With 969 million eligible voters, India's 2024 general election will be the largest ...
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Quick Glance: Operatives to Pay Up to $1.25M for Robocall Scheme Suppressing Black Votes
- Two right-wing political operatives must pay up to $1.25 million in fines after being found liable for a robocall campaign targeting Black New Yorkers in the 2020 election.
- The messages included false warnings that mail-in voting would lead to personal information being shared with police departments and credit card companies.
- Under a settlement, Wohl and Burkman must pay a $1 million judgment to the NY attorney general’s office, the NCBCP, and the harmed plaintiffs.
- Wohl and Burkman have faced charges in other states for similar robocall schemes targeting Black voters in 2020.
Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package
entrepreneur.com/business-news/tesla-to-shareholders-approve-ceo-musks-record-high-pay/472850
Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
- Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.
- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
- Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.
- The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
Republicans hold slight enthusiasm edge ahead of 2024 election: Gallup: Republicans are slightly more enthusiastic ahead of November’s general election ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4573974-republicans-enthusiasm-edge-ahead-of-2024-election-gallup/
India election: A visual guide to voting in the world’s largest democracy: How the world’s most populous country will vote in their election beginning April 19 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/india/india-election-2024-hnk-intl-dg/
Palestinian president rejected U.S. requests to hold off on UN membership vote: The UN Security Council is expected to vote as soon as Thursday on a draft ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/un-palestine-membership-biden
Father of Fallen World Central Kitchen Worker Confronts Antony Blinken on Israel Support
thedailybeast.com/father-of-fallen-wck-worker-confronts-secretary-antony-blinken-on-israel-support
Quick Glance: Father Urges Tougher US Stance on Israel in Gaza
- John Flickinger calls for the US to use its influence to end killings in Gaza.
- He is hopeful that the US will suspend aid to force a change in Israeli behavior.
- The late Jacob Flickinger is remembered as a dedicated humanitarian and loving father.
- World Central Kitchen has halted food deliveries in Gaza, accusing Israel of using food as a weapon.
Taylor Swift album release party in Richmond this week: The Broadberry is hosting a party for the release of Taylor Swift's 15th album "The Tortured Poets ...
richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/music/taylor-swift-new-album-party/article_db4a51f4-fc06-11ee-b463-871865bd4c47.html
Woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary sentenced to month in prison : A Florida woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary in 2020 was sentenced to one month in prison ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583881-woman-stole-ashley-biden-diary-sentenced-month-prison/
Teel: Neither fluke nor Cinderella, N.C. State heads to Final Four after topping Duke
richmond.com/sports/nc-state-beats-duke-final-four/article_3bf82bfe-ef8a-11ee-8a23-df6d76f2b799.html
Quick Glance: NC State Advances to First Final Four Since 1983: DJ Burns Leads Upset
- NC State makes fourth Final Four appearance, first since 1983, by defeating Duke in a thrilling 74-64 game.
- DJ Burns Jr. scored 29 points to lead the Pack against Duke after struggling in the ACC Season.
- Burns was defended by Mark Mitchell and Ryan Young after Kyle Filipowski fouled out, contributing to his standout performance.
- Duke's McCain excelled with 32 points, while Proctor's disappointing performance may impact his draft decision.
Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/bidens-latest-plan-for-student-loan-cancellation-moves-forward-as-a-proposed-regulation/
Maryland governor and members of Congress to meet to discuss support for rebuilding collapsed bridge
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/08/maryland-governor-and-members-of-congress-to-meet-to-discuss-support-for-rebuilding-collapsed-bridge/
WATCH LIVE: 'Rosie the Riveters' to be honored with Congressional Gold Medal for WWII efforts
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-rosie-the-riveters-to-be-honored-with-congressional-gold-medal-for-wwii-efforts
Nebraska lawmakers overwhelmingly reject Trump-backed ‘winner-take-all’ electoral system
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4574070-nebraska-lawmakers-overwhelmingly-reject-trump-backed-winner-take-all-electoral-system/
Quick Glance: Nebraska legislators resist Trump's push for Electoral College change
- Nebraska legislators blocked the attempt to change the allocation of Electoral College votes despite pressure from Trump.
- The proposal to award all electoral votes to the statewide winner failed.
- The debate focused on enhancing Nebraska's political power.
- Nebraska divides its electoral votes to engage candidates with a broader spectrum of constituents.
Iraq to vote on bill including death penalty for same-sex acts: Iraqi lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that includes the death penalty or life in prison for ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iraq-vote-bill-including-death-penalty-same-sex-acts-2024-04-15/
GM will relocate headquarters from RenCen to Detroit's new Hudson's building: GM CEO Mary Barra and Rocket Companies CEO Dan Gilbert announced that GM will move ...
freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2024/04/15/gm-headquarters-rencen-detroit-hudsons-tower/73328040007/
GOP rages over FISA as deadline inches closer: Frustrations are boiling over in the GOP conference after 19 Republicans blocked legislation to reauthorize the ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4587023-gop-rages-fisa-702/
A fire in a 16-story Hong Kong residential building kills at least 5 people and injures dozens
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-04-10/urgent-hong-kong-building-fire-kills-at-least-4-people-and-injures-12
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Rand Paul blasts Johnson for going against FISA amendment: He ‘hasn’t held his ground’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4593903-rand-paul-blasts-johnson-for-going-against-fisa-amendment-he-hasnt-held-his-ground/
Houston's Kelvin Sampson voted Coach of the Year: Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson is the 2023-24 Associated Press Coach of the Year after leading his team to a ...
reuters.com/sports/houstons-kelvin-sampson-voted-coach-year-2024-04-05/
Woman Who Stabbed Childhood Friend to Impress ‘Slender Man’ Won’t Be Released: A judge denied Morgan Geyser’s request for release on Thursday, nearly a decade ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/us/slender-man-stabbing-wisconsin.html
Quick Glance: Girl Who Stabbed Classmate for 'Slender Man' Won't Be Released
- A 21-year-old Morgan Geyser was deemed a continued risk to the public by a Wisconsin judge and will not be released from a psychiatric hospital yet.
- Despite assessments from two psychiatrists, including the medical director of Winnebago Mental Health Institute, Judge Michael Bohren ruled against Geyser's release.
- Geyser and Anissa Weier were 12 when they lured Payton Leutner to a park in 2014, where Geyser stabbed her multiple times in an attempt to please Slender Man, a fictional online horror character.
- Although doctors noted an improvement in Geyser and her readiness to reintegrate into the community, the judge decided against her release due to credibility issues and concerns regarding public safety.
Conservatives deal another blow to Speaker Johnson, defeating FISA rule after Trump push
cnn.com/2024/04/10/politics/trump-fisa-speaker-johnson-house-republicans/
Standoff continues as MPs prepare to vote on Rwanda bill: The UK is reported to have held talks with other countries to replicate the scheme if it is successful.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68815191
South Korea elections 2024: Voting begins for new parliament: The elections are widely seen as a midterm referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration.
bbc.com/news/articles/c3gj9xdl29yo
The FCC will vote to restore net neutrality later this month: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to vote to restore net neutrality later this ...
engadget.com/the-fcc-will-vote-to-restore-net-neutrality-later-this-month-161813609.html
Quick Glance: FCC plans upcoming vote on reviving net neutrality
- The Federal Communications Commission is preparing for a vote to reintroduce net neutrality and prevent online service providers from showing preference towards specific users.
- An upcoming vote, set for the April 25 FCC meeting, aims to establish a national standard for broadband reliability, consumer protection, and security, revealed FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel on Wednesday.
- In the event of reinstating net neutrality, the FCC would oversee the regulation of specialized internet fast lanes, assist in restoring broadband outages, and enhance digital security in the use of broadband services.
Alabama Mercedes workers to vote on union representation: Thousands of Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers will vote in May to determine if they want United Auto ...
trib.al/J7iCeLV
Quick Glance: Historic Vote at Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee
- This week, 4,300 hourly workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union.
- The significance of this vote lies in the potential shift in union dynamics in the South, with the UAW launching a strong campaign to penetrate non-union auto factories in the region.
- The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.
- Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.
The politics of younger voters are less exceptional than they used to be: Polls continue to show that President Biden retains an advantage with voters under 30 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/18/biden-younger-voters-polling/
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