🇺🇸 Lawmakers agreed on a #DebtCeilingBill that looks to avoid a catastrophic ...
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Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
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Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine: Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever ...
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BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Sydney church stabbing: Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged ...
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Boeing engineer says safety concerns are ignored inside plane maker: Whistleblower says he was told to ‘shut up’ after raising questions about 777 and 787 ...
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Scotland to ditch key climate change target: The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
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Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
- The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
- Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.
- Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.
- A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
After stalling for months, Ukraine aid heads to vote in House of Representatives: Despite right-wing outcries, Speaker Mike Johnson is pressing to pass billions ...
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What Happens if a Powerful Surveillance Law Expires This Week?: Senators are under pressure to reject amendments to a House-passed bill so it can become law ...
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US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe ...
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Arizona Senate keeps effort to repeal abortion ban in play: A bill that would repeal Arizona’s 160-year-old abortion ban was successfully introduced in the state ...
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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.
Far-right US Senate candidate tells crowd to ‘strap on a Glock’ before elections: Kari Lake of Arizona warned supporters of ‘intense’ election year in which ...
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Advertising heats up in Arizona Senate race, previewing a tough campaign: The ad war is heating up in the Arizona Senate race, with both sides launching digital ...
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The House Pushes for a TikTok ban, and Southern Africa Faces a Food Crisis: Plus, a brazen gold heist.
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‘Rye Lane’ Star David Jonsson Penning Debut Drama Series ‘Hype’: David Jonsson, star of 'Industry' and 'Rye Lane', is writing drama series ...
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Hugely expanded Section 702 surveillance powers set for US Senate vote: Opponents warn almost anyone could be asked to share info with Uncle Sam
theregister.com/2024/04/17/fisa_section_702/
US Republican Kari Lake tells supporters: 'Strap on a Glock' as election nears: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, an ardent supporter of former ...
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RFK Jr. misses the point of who his father was and what he believed: Fifty years after RFK died, raw emotions of Californians came out one more time ...
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Quick Glance: Kennedy Family Backs Biden Over RFK Jr.
- President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine former President Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family endorsement more than six months from Election Day is an indication of how seriously Biden's team is taking the threat of the long shot bid potentially using his last name’s lingering Democratic magic to siphon off support from the president.
- The Kennedy family's support was expected, given the known political differences with Robert Kennedy Jr., who originally challenged Biden in the Democratic Party and is now running as an Independent.
- Following the official endorsement, Biden and Kennedy family members intended to engage with supporters at a campaign event and were planning outreach efforts on behalf of Biden.
Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87: Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist ...
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Quick Glance: Bob Graham, Former US Senator and Florida Governor, Dies at 87
- Bob Graham, former U.S. Senator and two-term Florida Governor, has passed away at the age of 87.
- Graham, a prominent critic of the Iraq war and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11, was remembered by his family as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant.
- Known for his political quirks like 'workdays' and meticulous diary-keeping, Graham was an early opponent of the Iraq war and maintained good relationships with colleagues from both parties.
- Highly popular with Florida voters, Graham's political career spanned five decades, marked by electoral victories and significant contributions to education and environmental protection in the state.
Ossoff to USPS chief about mail woes: ‘You’ve got weeks ... to fix this.’: A frustrated Jon Ossoff did not hold back Tuesday in his questioning of the postmaster ...
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Wyden Says Spying Bill Would Force Americans to Become an 'Agent for Big Brother'
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TikTok ban Bill could be fast-tracked ahead of US House votes on Ukraine, Israel aid
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Meghan McCain blasts Kari Lake’s dangerous call to take up arms: Former 'The View' host Meghan McCain ripped GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake's ...
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Iowa House bill proposes $10K raise for state lawmakers, Gov. Kim Reynolds. Here's why:
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Senate GOP candidate Kari Lake gestures broadly to illegal immigration in talk on Arizona's housing crisis
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Watch: Heavy rains cause malls in Dubai to flood, water to gush through ceilings - News | Khaleej Times
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Kari Lake downplays 1864 abortion law, says Arizonans can travel '3 hours' for procedure
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/16/kari-lake-talks-1864-abortion-law-illegal-immigration-at-housing-town-hall/73334580007/
Noisy Starbucks? Coffee chain unveils plans to dim cacophony in some stores: Starbucks is working to reduce noise inside its stores by adding acoustic dampening ...
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Rep. Barr doubles up Rep. Massie in first quarter fundraising: Rep. Andy Barr is a proven fundraiser, but Rep. Thomas Massie could still be a potent candidate ...
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‘Jesus Christ, the doors are locked’: The full story of the Stardust fire, with new testimony
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Quick Glance: Stardust: Families Cheer as Verdict Delivered - BBC News
- The jury has returned a verdict of unlawful killing for 48 deaths in a nightclub fire. Families cheered as the verdict was delivered.
- The jury found that the fire started in the main bar area on February 14, 1981, and was caused by an electrical fault.
- Some families welcomed the ruling as justice served, while others called for a public apology from the Irish government.
- The Irish Prime Minister referred to the Stardust fire as one of the darkest moments in Irish history and stated that the government will consider the verdict in full.
US Senate Secures $6.1 Billion for Micron Technology Chip Plants, Boosting Manufacturing Sector in NY, Idaho
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United Airlines says Boeing blowout cost it $200m: The carrier was forced to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet for three weeks after a mid-air cabin blowout on ...
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Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
Debate: The ethics and economics of keeping nonviolent elderly and gravely ill in prison
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Election denier Timothy Ramthun has launched a campaign for Wisconsin's 20th Senate District
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Improvements to Reading Station underpass begin next month: WORKS to refurbish the important pedestrian and cycle underpass which runs below Reading Station are ...
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In the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, candidates are not worried about Jim Banks
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Why Gov. Stitt should sign bill to protect victims of domestic violence, human trafficking
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Gerth: Kentucky's Republican Senate did something good. Now Stivers wants to screw it up
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Five major publishers join federal lawsuit against Iowa law that bans books from schools
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Sen. Laphonza Butler isn’t just keeping a seat warm in Washington: Butler, appointed to replace Feinstein, launched a Youth Advisory Council and is exploring ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/17/sen-laphonza-butler-isnt-just-keeping-a-seat-warm-in-washington/
Live news: US stocks notch first 4-day losing streak since start of January
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Explainer: Expiration of US oil license to Venezuela to impose a ceiling on output growth
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Missouri lawmakers consider adding alert system for missing Black youth: The Ebony Alert would be similar to the Amber Alert and Silver Alert.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-lawmakers-consider-adding-alert-system-for-missing-black-youth/article_351b750a-fcca-11ee-81c3-67c07ec00a82.html
Michigan House of Representatives briefly evacuated during tornado warning: The Michigan Senate was not in session at the time of the tornado warning ...
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Grandad 'doesn't feel safe' in new-build home as he's 'poisoned by chemical': Steven O'Neill, 49, said he and his 8 year old grandson have been staying at ...
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Dubai floods: Unprecedented rainfall runs havoc at airports and highways, See pictures here
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Petrol, diesel prices to remain unchanged until April 24: KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol as well as diesel will remain unchanged at ...
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Interior designer’s inviting Shankill home brimming with personality for €2.45m: Tastefully upgraded five-bed Georgian farmhouse includes striking contemporary ...
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Iowa lawmakers eye changes to Civil Rights Commission in move to cut state boards
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US Senate to Vote on a Wiretap Bill That Critics Call ‘Stasi-Like’: A controversial bill reauthorizing the Section 702 spy program may force whole new categories ...
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Heritage building in KL getting from bad to worse: PARTS of the ceiling and wall of the former Federated Malay States (FMS) Survey Department building in Kuala ...
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The Kentucky 2024 legislative session is over. Here's what you missed on its final night
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US Senate waiting for details of Johnson's proposal on aid for Ukraine and Israel
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Kari Lake's US Senate campaign raised less money than it said. Here's what to know
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US Senate 'reserving judgment' on House Ukraine, Israel aid bills
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New Jersey’s electoral process just got upended: Andy Kim is fighting against some high-level political arcana
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The Vessel will reopen this year with mesh netting: The 150-foot-tall structure in Hudson Yards has been the site of four suicides since opening in 2019. Now ...
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In Utah’s 2024 U.S. Senate race, these candidates are their own biggest campaign donors
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Don't hand over the authority of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission to Kim Reynolds
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MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009: The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68824493
Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
Italy's Turin orders outdoor smokers to keep their distance: The northern Italian city of Turin has banned outdoor smoking unless other people are at least five ...
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Iranians on edge as leaders say 'Tel Aviv is our battleground': The authorities defend attacking Israel, but not all Iranians see it that way.
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China: Internet amused by 'sanitary pad' building design: The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.
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Biden flexes his cash advantage, GOP megadonors spend big in latest FEC filings : Federal Election Commission filings from the first quarter of 2024 show ...
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'Call Your Senator Now': Privacy Advocates Ramp Up Effort to Stop Spying Expansion
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Colin Allred’s fundraising for U.S. Senate race surpasses O’Rourke’s early 2018 pace
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What are the best ways to clean your ceiling fans — and how often should you clean them?
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Democrats could overturn AZ 1864 abortion ban with help from a few Republicans. Here's how
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/legislature/2024/04/16/democrats-could-overturn-arizona-1864-abortion-ban-law-this-week/73335613007/
Tester reelection campaign raises $8 million in first quarter: Democratic Sen. Jon Tester (Mont.) raised more than $8 million in the first quarter of the year ...
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Hawley outraises the field in his Senate reelection bid in Missouri. And buys a car.
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287708420.html
Kari Lake acknowledges 'people are angry' as abortion debate gets heated: After stridently supporting the 1864 ban two years ago, the GOP Senate candidate says ...
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Eric Schmitt, other GOP senators, slam Chuck Schumer’s call for Israeli support: Eric Schmitt pointed out that Senate majority leader recently called for new ...
stltoday.com/news/local/column/joe-holleman/eric-schmitt-other-gop-senators-slam-chuck-schumer-s-call-for-israeli-support/article_d8470ec6-fb65-11ee-83fb-4f90f780f868.html
Trump endorsement of U.S. Senate candidate McCormick comes with awkward history: Two years ago, Trump denied David McCormick his endorsement in a primary race ...
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U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Company Could Disrupt U.S. Supply Chain for Key Drugs: Lawmakers raising national security concerns and seeking to disconnect a major ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/health/wuxi-us-drugs-congress.html
US House to vote on long-delayed Ukraine, Israel aid: The US House of Representatives will consider aid to Israel and Ukraine as separate legislation this week ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0416/1443746-us-ukraine/
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Former Bucks player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar adds to criticism of Hovde's nursing home comments
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/16/kareem-abdul-jabbar-criticizes-eric-hovdes-nursing-home-comments/73342965007/
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