Iowa House passes ballot measure that would require two-thirds approval for tax hikes
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Tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa collapse buildings: A tornado has plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles ...
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Quick Glance: Devastating Tornado Hits Nebraska, Causes Major Damage in Omaha
- A whirlwind tore through the suburban region of Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, causing significant damage to numerous houses and other structures as it swept across vast stretches of farmland and residential areas.
- Nebraska experienced several tornadoes, with the most destructive storm shifting from a predominantly rural area to the suburbs northwest of Omaha, a city with a population of 485,000.
- According to Police Lt. Neal Bonacci, hundreds of houses in Omaha were impacted by the tornado, particularly in the Elkhorn area in the western part of the city.
Several tornadoes touch down in Omaha metro area. Here's where aid is available. Live updates here
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Quick Glance: Omaha Metro Area Ravaged by Tornadoes: Aid and Updates Available
- Live updates on storm damage after multiple tornadoes hit the Omaha metro area.
- Representatives like U.S. Representative Don Bacon and Governor Jim Pillen are coordinating with FEMA and the White House.
- Seven tornadoes have been reported in the area, causing significant damage and evacuations.
- Assistance and shelter options are being provided by organizations like the Red Cross.
Tourists could start paying 'tax' to visit Cornwall: Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall, admits the idea of implementing a tourist tax upon visitors ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/tourists-start-paying-cornish-tax-9250323
Maine Dems say they’ll consider cutting off Trump’s path, if Nebraska moves to hurt Biden
politico.com/news/2024/04/26/maine-nebraska-electoral-votes-trump-00154645
Quick Glance: Maine Responds to Potential Electoral System Changes
- Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is working towards establishing the "winner-takes-all system" to secure all of the state's electoral votes for Donald Trump.
- Maine Democrats are considering a similar move to counteract Trump's influence if Nebraska implements regulations that could harm Biden.
- Nebraska Republicans are making efforts to alter their electoral system to impede Biden's easiest path to reelection.
Billionaire tax to bolster Social Security popular in swing states: Voters in swing states are overwhelmingly supportive of taxing billionaires to support Social ...
thehill.com/homenews/4619020-billionaire-tax-to-bolster-social-security-popular-in-swing-states/
Some Americans filed free with IRS Direct File pilot in 2024, but not everyone's a fan
usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2024/04/26/irs-direct-file-pilot-2024-140000-filers/73469588007/
Powerball winning numbers for April 24 drawing with $129 million jackpot: Powerball players, the results are in for Wednesday, April 24! Here are the winning ...
usatoday.com/story/money/lottery/2024/04/24/powerball-winning-numbers/73443294007/
Storm update: Quieting down tonight, more storms Saturday: More storms ahead late Saturday afternoon and night for Nebraska and western Iowa
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Global billionaire's tax: Tax the super-rich!: High inequality corrodes democracy. It is time for the international community to declare war on it - with a ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/globale-milliardaerssteuer-besteuert-die-superreichen-gastbeitrag-a-da3caf1f-38fa-4f0e-996b-17b82bb3f2b2
Trump, Giuliani, Meadows are unindicted co-conspirators in Michigan fake elector case, hearing reveals
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Esther Duflo: Rich world owes $500bn in ‘moral debt’ to poor countries: Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposal
ft.com/content/2fa5787c-7139-405d-aecc-b07a493cb304
Christina Shusho teases new song titled 'Zakayo': Who is the song about? Shusho has not said, but that has not stopped Kenyans from speculating.
nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/showbiz/christina-shusho-teases-new-song-titled-zakayo--4599294
Bus drivers wanted: Four out of ten will soon be retiring: Although more and more people are using buses and trains, there are fewer and fewer people behind the ...
ga.de/news/wirtschaft/ueberregional/busfahrer-gesucht-vier-von-zehn-gehen-bald-in-rente_aid-111068907
I'm trying to plan my wedding but my fiancé is unemployed and in debt: A woman is planning her dream wedding, but her fiancé is unemployed, so they can't afford ...
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Women give their views on calls for bras to be VAT exempt: As a radiographers' group calls for the tax to be axed, women speak about the need for a well-fitted ...
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Omaha City Council approves amending Crossroads plan but leaders, neighbors wants assurances
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Fact check: Biden makes false and misleading claims during Pennsylvania campaign swing
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/fact-check-biden-pennsylvania-campaign-swing/
Latest income tax cuts moving at Iowa Capitol, likely to become law: Proposal would reduce Iowans’ state income tax burden — and limit future state revenue ...
thegazette.com/state-government/latest-income-tax-cuts-moving-at-iowa-capitol-likely-to-become-law/
What is a tourist tax? Fees for foreign tourists at hot summer destinations: Many countries across Europe have implemented fees for foreign visitors.
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Jacinda Ardern slashed negative gearing in NZ. The new government has brought it back
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-20/nz-reinstate-interest-deductibility-on-investment-properties/103685396
See what’s in Iowa’s $9 billion budget for coming year: Lawmakers approve pay raises for judges, school staff; divert AEA funding to Dept. of Education
thegazette.com/state-government/see-whats-in-iowas-9-billion-budget-for-coming-year/
White House unbowed on support for Israel despite growing frustration from progressives and unrest on campuses
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/joe-biden-israel-support-college-campus-protests/
Chinese owner denies it’s willing to sell TikTok as US ban looms: TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance said Thursday that it has no plans to sell the social ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/business/bytedance-denies-reports-selling-tiktok-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Americans largely split on support for Ukraine aid as Congress passes deal: Survey
thehill.com/policy/international/4624815-americans-largely-split-on-ukraine-aid/
Billie Eilish, Dave Mathews, Lorde Among 250 Artists Addressing Ticket System Reform
deadline.com/2024/04/billie-eilish-dave-mathews-lorde-among-artists-addressing-ticket-system-reform-1235894418/
Restaurateur sues! “People leave right after they eat”: At the beginning of the year, the VAT on food in restaurants was increased to the full 19 percent ...
focus.de/finanzen/news/hohe-preise-restaurantbesitzer-klagt-die-leute-gehen-gleich-nachdem-sie-gegessen-haben_id_259874694.html
Australians flattened by biggest tax increase in world: Bracket creep and the end of the low- and middle-income offset delivered the biggest tax hike in the ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/australians-flattened-by-biggest-tax-increase-in-world-20240425-p5fmgf.html
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
House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Heckling at Columbia After Calling for National Guard on Campus
democracynow.org/2024/4/25/headlines/house_speaker_mike_johnson_faces_heckling_at_columbia_after_calling_for_national_guard_on_campus
Ex-England star John Barnes banned as company director: John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.
bbc.com/news/articles/cqvn8eywgx5o
Qatar pledges $3m to Ukrainian human rights body: Funds aim to provide support for children, others affected by armed conflict in Ukraine ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/qatar-pledges-3m-to-ukrainian-human-rights-body
Bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians advances in Alabama House: Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation that could lead to the prosecution of ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4622940-bill-that-could-lead-to-prosecution-of-librarians-advances-in-alabama-house/
Arizona defendant Christina Bobb plays key role on RNC election integrity team: Christina Bobb’s indictment solidifies her identity as a dedicated Trump loyalist ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/26/christina-bobb-arizona-charges-rnc-election-integrity/
Aid to Ukraine seemed dead. Then secretive talks revived it.: In one meeting, Biden and others sprang a surprise effort to persuade Speaker Johnson to pass the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/ukraine-israel-aid-bill-new-details/
US TikTok’s future in jeopardy as Biden signs ban bill: What’s next?: TikTok’s Chinese owner has nearly a year to divest or face ban as US lawmakers say the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/us-tiktoks-future-in-jeopardy-as-biden-signs-ban-bill-whats-next
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Andrew Cuomo agrees to testify to Congress on Covid-19 nursing home advisory: Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after being subpoenaed last month ...
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/andrew-cuomo-testify-covid-nursing-home-deaths/
Overstay fines: All the costs you need to keep in mind: Dh50 per day overstay fines, service charges and other costs you should know about
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/visa-immigration/overstay-fines-all-the-costs-you-need-to-keep-in-mind-1.1714140699206
White House doesn’t want to touch House speaker drama: Even though Johnson helped move his foreign policy aid package, the president isn’t going to intervene on ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/biden-mike-johnson-future-00154254
Morehouse faculty and students raise concerns about Biden's graduation speech: Morehouse College’s leadership is set to hold a call on Thursday to address ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/morehouse-faculty-students-concerns-biden-graduation-speech-rcna149283
Russia's Foreign Ministry threatens US with downgrade of diplomatic relations if US seizes Russian assets
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452991/
Harry Dunn Fought Rioters on Jan. 6. Now He Wants to Go to Congress: Harry Dunn Fought Rioters on Jan. 6. Now He Wants to Go to Congress
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/harry-dunn-congress-january-6-1235008259/
Greece’s Prime Minister Wants His Nation to be the Comeback Story of the Decade: In an interview, the Greek Prime Minister lays out his vision for a different ...
time.com/6970097/mitsotakis-interview-greece-economy/
Martin Lewis eviscerates Rishi Sunak in brutal HIGNFY takedown: The MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis turns his attention to asylum seekers as he brutally cuts down ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/26/martin-lewis-eviscerates-rishi-sunak-brutal-hignfy-takedown-20727890/
Some 300 musicians, from Diplo to Nile Rodgers, lobby Congress for ticketing reform
npr.org/2024/04/25/1247130677/musicians-congress-letter-ticketing-fans-first-act-billie-eilish-green-day
17 states sue EEOC over rule giving employees abortion accommodations in Pregnant Workers act
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/25/eeoc-sued-pregnant-worker-fairness-act-abortion-rule/73461970007/
Vision 2030: 87% of initiatives on track or completed: Vision 2030: 87% of initiatives on track or completed
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Your $1 bill could be worth up to $150,000. Here's how to check : Some $1 bills may be worth up to $150,000 to currency collectors. Here's how to spot one.
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FTC is sued by business groups over its ban on noncompete agreements, which may delay enforcement
cnn.com/2024/04/25/success/ftc-noncompete-ban-lawsuit/
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.
Tennessee Parents Question Whether Arming Teachers Is the Answer: Supporters of new legislation to allow some teachers to carry firearms say it will make the ...
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Lawmakers push Wall Street giveaway disguised as increased worker security: If members of Congress want to improve retirement security, they should expand Social ...
thehill.com/opinion/4618453-lawmakers-push-wall-street-giveaway-disguised-as-increased-worker-security/
Biden signs $95 billion aid package with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan. Calls for TikTok ban or sale
apnews.com/article/joe-biden-mike-johnson-ukraine-israel-b72aed9b195818735d24363f2bc34ea4
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Arizona House votes to repeal abortion ban: The move clears the path for a similar vote in the Senate — which appears to have the support to pass the measure.
politico.com/news/2024/04/24/arizona-house-votes-to-repeal-abortion-ban-00154175
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform
ft.com/content/d84df824-19c0-4105-ae95-816dd0618efb
George Santos ends comeback bid for Congress: Former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he's dropping his longshot bid to return to Congress ...
apnews.com/article/george-santos-congress-campaign-a4c4cc2ea7cb52a13ec9f8dfc5ede86c
Quick Glance: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat
- Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.
- In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.
- Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.
- Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'
Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign during tense news conference
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/johnson-columbia-university-president/
FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy: The British Parliament has approved the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251208880/FDP-fordert-Debatte-ueber-Ruanda-Modell-fuer-deutsche-Asylpolitik.html
How McConnell and Schumer beat hardline conservatives on Ukraine: The two Senate leaders and the White House worked tirelessly for the better part of a year to ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/24/mitch-mcconnell-israel-ukraine-aid-00153990
Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
Georgia foreign agents bill draws protesters onto the streets: Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68881833
Gov. Gavin Newsom introduces bill to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/gov-gavin-newsom-introduces-bill-allow-arizona-doctors-preform-abortio-rcna149226
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools: Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to ...
reuters.com/world/us/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-bill-allowing-teachers-carry-guns-schools-2024-04-23/
Senate poised to pass bill that could ban TikTok : The Senate is poised to pass a bill as part of a broader foreign aid package that could lead to a ban on the ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4616071-senate-poised-to-pass-bill-that-could-ban-tiktok/
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.
GOP leader threatens to use National Guard against Student Spring protests: Pro-Palestine protests continue to rock American universities, forcing White House to ...
trtworld.com/us-and-canada/gop-leader-threatens-to-use-national-guard-against-student-spring-protests-17910170
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure that includes provision to sell or ban TikTok
richmond.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/ukraine-taiwan-israel-war-aid-tiktok-ban/article_3564e229-94ba-5de6-aa60-79e995db1339.html
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans
timesofisrael.com/biden-signs-95-billion-war-aid-measure-with-relief-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan/
What to know about the US push to ban TikTok: Lawmakers, worried about security and China, passed a bill that could ban the app in the US.
bbc.com/news/technology-53476117
Truth Social owner asks Congress to investigate ‘potential manipulation’ of share price
thehill.com/business/4617730-truth-social-owner-asks-congress-to-investigate-potential-manipulation-of-share-price/
Quick Glance: Trump Media Seeks Congressional Probe on 'Troubling' Market Manipulation Claims
- Trump Media & Technology Group is asking Congress to investigate suspicions of illegal activity affecting its stock price.
- In a disclosed letter, Devin Nunes, the CEO of Truth Social owner Trump Media, urged GOP Chairmen of relevant House Committees to examine the 'urgent matter' of 'potential manipulation' of the company's stock price.
- Trump Media recently reported a $58 million loss in 2023 with minimal revenue. The company's price-to-sales ratio, a common stock valuation method, is notably high compared to competitors in the social media sector.
- In the communication to Congress, Trump Media highlighted that data suggests 'just four market participants' accounted for over 60% of the exceptional trading volume in the company's stock: Citadel Securities, Virtu Americas, G1 Execution Services, and Jane Street Capital.
Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump: Joe Biden will land a major union endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/biden-building-trades-union-endorsement/
Quick Glance: Biden Secures Key Union Support
- Joe Biden will receive a major union endorsement from North America’s Building Trades Unions on Wednesday, with leaders crediting his infrastructure bill for the support.
- The Teamsters union, sought after by both Biden and Donald Trump, abstained from the vote but will endorse after their own convention.
- The union's backing for Biden is more enthusiastic than in 2020 and is intended to be a strong rebuke of Trump.
- The union praises Biden's efforts for workers, highlighting the created jobs, worker protections, and apprenticeship programs written into law.
Reuters World News: Trump's foreign courters, and other top stories: The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-tiktok-countdown-trumps-foreign-courters-boeing-plastic-divide-2024-04-24/
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.
US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday: US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/us-senate-passes-ukraine-israel-taiwan-bill-biden-to-sign-on-wednesday
At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill
apnews.com/article/france-migrants-death-english-channel-uk-00d73287212405d70fdb513cd791fcbd
Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales: TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday (Apr 24) she was happy the US Congress had ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/taiwan-united-states-china-aid-package-objects-arms-sales-bill-passed-4288241
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools: Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to ...
reuters.com/world/us/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-bill-allowing-teachers-carry-guns-schools-2024-04-23/
President Biden signed a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday, after months of gridlock that put the centerpiece of his ...
nyti.ms/4b6LYEK
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
Arizona lawmakers expected to push repeal of Civil War-era abortion law through state House
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/arizona-house-abortion-law/
What the US Congress passed to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific ...
reut.rs/44dKqXi
Tampines accident: Parliamentary questions filed on road safety, penalties following public concern
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-accident-multi-vehicle-pie-road-safety-penalties-enforcement-parliament-questions-4289016
Taxpayers would pick up half the tab for Bears’ lakefront stadium, sources say: The team on Wednesday will unveil its proposal for building in an area just south ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/skeptics-await-details-of-chicago-bears-lakefront-stadium-plan/
House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests: Johnson’s visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a college ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/mike-johnson-house-speaker-columbia-student-gaza-protests/
Rwanda Bill to become law - what is the policy and what happens next?: But the government’s fight is not yet over - it must now overcome the hurdle of getting ...
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
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