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Here’s what Biden said in Tampa — and how his critics responded : The president visited Tampa for a campaign stop where he focused on abortion.
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Quick Glance: Poll: Election Interest Declines in Tight Biden-Trump Race
- The interest of voters in the election has reached the lowest point in two decades at this stage in a presidential race.
- The latest national NBC News poll reveals that the number of voters with high interest in the 2024 presidential election has nearly hit the lowest point in almost 20 years, with a majority holding negative views of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
- Inflation and immigration top the list of the country's most pressing issues, with only one-third of voters giving Biden credit for improving economic performance.
- The survey also highlights how the low voter interest and the independent candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could potentially disrupt what has been a stable presidential contest with over six months until Election Day.
Huge protest in Argentina against education cuts: Thousands marched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday calling on President Milei to preserve university funding.
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President Joe Biden campaigns in Florida, blasts Trump on reproductive rights - UPI.com
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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.
Tampa Bay school districts preparing new cellphone rules for this fall: Officials in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough are getting closer to zero-use rules as ...
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Google Fires Another 20 Employees in Retaliation for Project Nimbus Protest: Google has fired another 20 employees in retaliation for last week’s protest against ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/google_fires_another_20_employees_in_retaliation_for_project_nimbus_protest
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 ...
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Is Columbia’s president next to go amid pro-Palestinian protests?: Columbia President Minouche Shafik is falling under bipartisan criticism over the ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4615605-columbia-pro-palestinian-protests-gaza-israel/
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Campus Encampments Spread Amid Mass Arrests
- Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments are spreading on US college campuses, inspired by Columbia University's Gaza Solidarity Encampment.
- In New York, over 150 people, including students and faculty, were arrested. Similar actions occurred at Yale University.
- Columbia professors staged a mass walkout to defend student rights and condemn the university administration's actions.
- The responses of universities and police to the protests raise concerns about freedom of speech, student rights, and administrative measures impacting campus demonstrations.
Gaza protests at US universities intensify: Protests against the war in the Gaza Strip are intensifying at several US universities. There are arrests ...
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LIVE: ‘Stop arming Israel’ Passover protest held in Brooklyn: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Some migrants flown by Florida to Martha’s Vineyard qualify for victim visas: Some migrants this month received “bona fide determinations” in their visa ...
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Student Editorial Boards Rebuke College Officials for Protest Decisions: Around the nation, editorial boards at college newspapers have defended free speech and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/college-protest-editorial-voices.html
Columbia University extends remote learning amid Gaza war protests: The hybrid learning comes amid reports of antisemitic harassment around Columbia University.
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Trump: College protests are a ‘disgrace’ and all ‘Biden’s fault’: Former President Trump on Tuesday blasted a wave of pro-Palestinian protests on college ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4614906-trump-college-israel-palestine-protests-disgrace-bidens-fault/
Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos: Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent ...
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Opinion | I’m a Columbia Professor. The Protests on My Campus Are Not Justice.: I do not believe that the Columbia demonstrators are driven by antisemitism ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/columbia-protests-israel.html
Columbia University sets midnight deadline for talks to dismantle protest encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/columbia-university-protests-hybrid-classes-passover-tuesday/
Suspect arrested in group beating of man at Lauderhill ‘drug house’ in 2019: Rashaid Labonte, 42, of Lauderhill, was arrested Thursday in connection with a group ...
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Mass protests in Argentina against President Milei's cuts: In Argentina, hundreds of thousands of people, especially students, demonstrated against the ...
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Google has fired 50 employees after protests over Israel cloud deal, organizers say
cnn.com/2024/04/23/tech/google-fires-employees-protest-israel/
Quick Glance: Google dismisses workers following protests on technology deal with Israeli government
- Following protests regarding the technology supplied to the Israeli government, Google has terminated employees, heightening tensions around a sensitive contract.
- The confirmed dismissals by Google on Wednesday occurred after nine individuals were detained during sit-in demonstrations in New York and Sunnyvale, California, a day subsequent to police intervention.
- Demonstrations are predominantly coordinated by a faction known as No Tech For Apartheid. Google states that Nimbus is not utilized for weaponry or intelligence purposes.
- Stated in a blog post, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai implied a close supervision of employees as the company enhances efforts in advancing its AI technology, marking a crucial phase in the industry and potentially humanity.
Mass arrests made as US Gaza campus protests spread: Protesters at NYU and Yale are arrested while Columbia cancels in-person classes for safety.
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Florida couple accused of altering lottery scratch ticket to fake $1M win - National | Globalnews.ca
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Efforts to tackle student protests in America have backfired badly: Police intervention at Columbia has provoked protests at other universities
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/23/efforts-to-tackle-student-protests-in-america-have-backfired-badly
Trump hush money trial transcripts to be made public: Trial proceedings are not broadcast and space inside the courtroom for members of the public is extremely ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/23/trump-hush-money-trial-transcripts-to-be-made-public/
New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ agreements for most employees: By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER (AP Economics Writer) WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies would no ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/new-federal-rule-would-bar-noncompete-agreements-for-most-employees/
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.
Susie Hupp, Sentinel reporter for stylish homes and real estate, dies at 96: Susie Hupp, a longtime writer for the Orlando Sentinel, has died. She was 96 ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/susie-hupp-obituary-orlando-sentinel-reporter-homes/
Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246594938/pro-palestinian-campus-protests-columbia-yale-nyu
Trump urges supporters to ‘go out and peacefully protest’ ahead of hush money trial’s opening arguments
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4610911-trump-urges-supporters-peacefully-protest-hush-money-trial-opening-remarks/
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Pakistan: Imran Khan's party alleges election rigging by intelligence agencies in by-polls, calls for probe - News | Khaleej Times
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Pro-Palestinian Encampments Take Over American College Campuses: As the death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza increases, pro-Palestinian encampments have ...
time.com/6969875/pro-palestinian-encampments-take-over-college-campuses-across-america/
Suspend Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s certification for 6 months, FDLE recommends
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/23/suspend-broward-sheriff-gregory-tonys-certification-for-6-months-fdle-recommends/
Pro-Palestinian demonstration: Steinmeier greeted with shouts of “murderer” in Istanbul
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Quick Glance: Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Turkey: Political Meeting in Istanbul
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledges the contributions of guest workers in Istanbul.
- Steinmeier emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Germany and Turkey.
- The President sends political signals by meeting with the Mayor of Istanbul.
- Steinmeier plans critical discussions with Turkish President Erdogan.
Universities Struggle as Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Grow: Dozens were arrested Monday at N.Y.U. and Yale, but officials there and at campuses across the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/campus-protests-arrests.html
2 bodies found in St. Cloud wooded area confirmed as missing Kissimmee couple: The 2 bodies discovered in a wooded area of St. Cloud over the weekend are those ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/2-bodies-found-in-st-cloud-wooded-area-confirmed-as-missing-kissimmee-couple/
Maxwell Frost on Earth Day calls Trump a ‘threat to our planet’: On Earth Day, progressive Democrat Maxwell Frost (Fla.) is calling former President Trump a ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4612862-maxwell-frost-earth-day-trump-climate-change/
Barnard College suspends at least 53 students over Columbia anti-Israel protest: report
nypost.com/2024/04/23/us-news/barnard-suspends-at-least-53-students-over-columbia-anti-israel-protest-report/
Stefanik demands Biden administration yank Columbia's federal funding : Stefanik wants Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to penalize the institution and for ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/stefanik-columbia-federal-funding-00153967
Florida plans $850 million in Everglades restoration projects in next year: Florida officials and environmental advocates on Earth Day touted major progress ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/florida-plans-850-million-in-everglades-restoration-projects-in-next-year/
Juan González Reflects on Historic 1968 Columbia Protests & Crackdown on Gaza Solidarity Encampment
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The anti-college subtext to the right-wing response to Gaza protests: Not all the backlash against protests on college campuses is rooted in the right’s ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/gaza-protests-college-campuses/
Columbia Sets Midnight Deadline For Talks to End Encampment: The university, which asked the police to arrest protesters last week, will consider “alternative ...
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Dave Hyde: Dolphins GM Chris Grier is on the clock — and so is his Dolphins’ era: As the Dolphins' five-year plan enters a sixth year, the demand for better ...
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Pro-Israel professor denied entry to Columbia University campus: ‘This is 1938’: * * *
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Pro-Palestinian protests grow on college campuses as tensions rise : Tensions are continuing to rise among college campuses across the nation ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4614586-pro-palestinian-protests-grow-on-college-campuses-as-tensions-rise/
Ilhan Omar weighs in on Columbia protests where daughter was arrested: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Monday applauded the solidarity among the Columbia University ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4612422-ilhan-omar-weighs-in-on-columbia-protests-that-got-her-daughter-arrested/
Haleigh Bryant, Olivia Dunn and team to work celebratory shift at original Raising Cane's
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Biden condemns ‘antisemitic protests’ and ‘those who don’t understand what’s going on with the Palestinians’
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4612553-biden-antisemitic-protests-palestinians-israel-gaza-hamas-columbia/
Central Florida takes another, necessary trip to ‘The Prom’ | Commentary: Rollins College presents the latest production of Broadway musical "The Prom" ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/the-prom-rollins-college-central-florida/
As Supreme Court hears homeless case, scores rally in downtown Orlando: More than a 100 homeless advocates held a rally in downtown Orlando on Monday as the U.S ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/22/as-supreme-court-hears-homeless-case-scores-rally-in-downtown-orlando/
Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions
apnews.com/article/brazil-indigenous-rights-lula-land-protest-9e22edcf10182921e05e7ad0c49af981
Columbia University main campus classes will be hybrid until semester ends; NYU students, faculty arrested during protests
cnn.com/2024/04/22/business/columbia-tensions-passover-virtual-classes/
Police officer shoots man in parking lot of Palm Beach County high school: A police officer shot a man twice in a high school parking Monday morning after the ...
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Heading to Gulf Coast beaches this year? This well-traveled toll bridge will soon be free.
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Ilhan Omar’s daughter says she’s been ‘basically evicted’ after suspension: The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) says she was “basically evicted” after she ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4611065-ilhan-omar-daughter-columbia-protests-barnard-new-york/
Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation
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Dozens of Yale Students Arrested During Campus Protests: Demonstrators were arrested on Monday morning after setting up an encampment that they said was in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/yale-students-arrests-protests.html
Quick Glance: Yale Students Block Intersection After 45 Arrested
- Yale students and protestors block the intersection of College St. and Grove St., outside Woolsey Hall in New Haven on Monday, April 22, 2024, during a Pro-Palestinian rally after about 45 students were arrested from the encampment at Beinecke Plaza Monday morning.
NYPD arrests pro-Palestinian demonstrators at NYU: A pro-Palestinian protest broke out at New York University on Monday, prompting arrests by New York police as ...
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Huge crowds protest Colombian president’s planned reforms: Protesters call Gustavo Petro’s policies ‘dire’ as his government attempts to reform healthcare and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/tens-of-thousands-protest-potential-reforms-in-colombia
Arrests made at Yale University as police respond to pro-Palestinian protesters, school newspaper reports
cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/yale-pro-palestinian-protests-arrests/
Climate activists face punishment after paint attack on Brandenburg Gate: There was great outrage after the paint attack on the capital's landmark and the ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott Wants to ‘End’ Trans Teachers Expressing Their Gender in Texas: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott suggested that he wants to end transgender and gender ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/greg-abbott-trans-teachers-texas-1235008156/
Demos at New York University: Rabbi warns Jewish students: “Burn down Tel Aviv”: Anti-Semitic slogans were heard during pro-Palestinian demonstrations at a New ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/new-york-columbia-uni-demos-rabbi-warnung-studierende-antisemitismus-100.html
PEN America cancels awards ceremony after writers protest: PEN America has cancelled its annual Literary Awards ceremony after nearly half of the authors ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246578813/pen-america-cancels-awards-ceremony-writers-protest-gaza-response
Quick transition of Broward schools superintendent raises questions: Peter Licata, who has only worked as Broward Schools Superintendent, is retiring for health ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/quick-transition-of-broward-superintendent-and-potential-payout-raises-questions/
Transforming the Climate Conversation This Earth Day: We must find a middle ground between the temptation to deny there is a problem and despair that there are ...
commondreams.org/opinion/transform-climate-conversation-earth-day
Top Republican ‘gravely concerned’ by ‘ongoing chaos’ at Columbia University: Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), chair of the Education Committee, said Sunday that ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4610989-top-republican-gravely-concerned-by-ongoing-chaos-at-columbia-university/
South Florida sees gains in relocating tech workers to the region, but are they enough to fill the demand?
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/south-florida-sees-gains-in-relocating-tech-workers-to-the-region-but-are-they-enough-to-fill-the-demand/
Anti-Semitism at universities: Middle East conflict on campus - Police operation at US universities
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Delta Burke says she used crystal meth to lose weight: Delta Burke explains why she moved back to Florida decades after being fired from 'Designing Women': The ...
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Democrats back Republican effort to double fines for protesters in California : The vote by state lawmakers suggests a split over response to Israel-Hamas war.
politico.com/news/2024/04/22/double-fines-protesters-california-00153778
When my kid came out as nonbinary, my role as a parent changed: When my kid came out as nonbinary and said they wanted to change their name ...
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UC Berkeley Students Set Up Encampment To Protest War In Gaza: UC Berkeley is the first college in California to establish an encampment.
huffpost.com/entry/uc-berkeley-students-set-up-encampment-protest-gaza-war_n_6626de8ce4b00ea555a49172
Trump Calls for Less Courthouse Security, More MAGA Protests: Donald Trump called for security around his New York hush-money trial to be relaxed in order to ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-nypd-relax-security-hush-money-trial-1235008449/
AI Salvador Dalí can answer your burning art questions: The Dalí Museum in Florida recently unveiled a "Lobster Telephone" that utilizes an AI to mimic the late ...
businessinsider.com/ai-salvador-dali-lobster-phone-museum-florida-2024-4
FBI director says agency is sharing intelligence to prevent violence on college campuses over Israel-Hamas war
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/fbi-director-says-agency-sharing-intelligence-prevent-violence-college-rcna149018
Travel Channel shows Palm Beach County is a pets’ paradise: The Travel Channel show "Pets in Paradise" spotlights Palm Beach County ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/travel-channel-shows-palm-beach-county-is-a-pets-paradise/
‘I felt this was an abuse of power’: the climate activist who took on the law and won
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/23/trudi-warner-climate-activist-fight-with-the-uk-government
Met chief to discuss protests with mayor and Jewish groups after officer's 'openly Jewish' comment
itv.com/news/2024-04-21/met-commissioner-to-discuss-protests-with-mayor-and-jewish-groups
Pro-divestment supporters arrested at Yale encampment: Dozens of protesters were arrested at Yale University on Monday morning after an encampment swelled to ...
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Irish protesters told they are not allowed to speak Irish by German police at pro-Palestine protest camp near
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Johnny Cash Finds Love at the Laundromat on Posthumous Song ‘Well Alright’: A new posthumous Johnny Cash album, 'Songwriter,' rooted in previously ...
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