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Man who stormed Capitol with gun gets 7-plus years in prison: WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun ...
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Man who stormed Capitol with gun gets 7-plus years in prison: WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun ...
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Tesla is taking Elon Musk's feud with Delaware to a new level : In a proxy statement, Tesla is asking shareholders to okay a move to Texas and re-approve Musk's ...
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Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
1 dead, 13 injured after 18-wheeler intentionally crashed into Texas public safety office
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Quick Glance: Semitrailer Crashes into Public Safety Building Intentionally
- A Texas semitrailer driver crashed a stolen 18-wheeler through a public safety building after his commercial driver's license renewal was rejected, resulting in one death and 13 injuries.
- The driver, identified as Clenard Parker, was detained after attempting to ram the building again and is facing multiple felonies without specified charges.
- Law enforcement's swift response was praised for averting potential further casualties in the violent act.
- The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the incident, which required a heavy police presence to manage the impact of the attack.
Noncitizen voting isn't an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here's why
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Quick Glance: Trump's Favorite Theme: Dishonest 'Noncitizen Voting'
- House Speaker Mike Johnson's 'election security' event at Mar-a-Lago will focus on legislation targeting noncitizen voting.
- Despite existing bans and rare noncitizen votes, the debate aims to boost Trump's presidential candidacy.
- Laws from 1996 prohibit noncitizen voting in federal and state elections, yet some municipalities in some states allow it.
- Trump and allies falsely claim noncitizens vote in elections, while data shows minimal incidents. The debate serves as a political maneuver and distracts from actual election issues.
Texas Republicans urge for full Senate impeachment trial: Two Texans are among 11 House impeachment managers initiating a trial of the Homeland Security ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/16/michael-mccaul-august-pfluger-mayorkas-impeachment/
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.
Tesla is planning to lay off 10% of its workers after dismal 1Q sales, multiple news outlets report
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A Texas appellate court upheld a decision to reject attorney disciplinary charges against Donald Trump ally Sidney Powell ...
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Texas AG Ken Paxton fails to block Houston’s basic income plan: Is it a violation of the Texas Constitution for a city to give money to its low-income residents? ...
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Texas Republicans divide over Ukraine aid: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, and members of the House Freedom Caucus have stalled Ukraine aid for months demanding ...
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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.
Woman sentenced to a month in jail for selling Biden's daughter's diary: A Florida mother has been sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home ...
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Quick Glance: Conviction for Theft and Sale of Biden's Daughter's Diary
- A Florida mother was sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home confinement for stealing and selling President Joe Biden’s daughter’s diary to the conservative group Project Veritas four years ago.
- Judge Laura Taylor Swain at the Manhattan federal court called the actions of the Palm Beach, Florida woman 'despicable'.
- In August 2022, Harris pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, admitting to receiving $20,000 of the $40,000 paid by Project Veritas for personal items of the president's daughter, Ashley Biden.
- Swain noted that Harris and a co-defendant, Robert Kurlander from nearby Jupiter, Florida, had initially tried unsuccessfully to sell Ashley Biden’s belongings to then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign.
Michigan school shooter parents seek mercy in sentencing: trial: The parents of a Michigan school shooter have each been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison ...
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Man who stole police helmet 'war trophy' during Jan. 6 riot pleads guilty - UPI.com
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/in-n-out-president-lynsi-snyder-went-toe-to-toe-to-keep-menu-prices-down/
In-N-Out heiress worked shifts at the chain when she was a teenager: Lynsi Snyder, whose grandparents founded In-N-Out Burger, started working at the chain as a ...
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Quick Glance: In-N-Out heiress started working at the chain as a teenager
- Lynsi Snyder, whose grandparents founded In-N-Out Burger, started working at the chain as an associate when she was a teenager.
- Snyder became president in 2010 at the age of just 27.
Imprisoned Palestinian Writer Walid Daqqa Dies of Cancer After 38 Years in Israeli Jails
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UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban: Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested Thursday after the school laid off more than 60 ...
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SpaceX loses latest bid to keep lawsuit against NLRB in Texas: A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected rocket maker SpaceX's latest bid to keep a ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/nlrb-attorneys-cleared-wrongdoing-spacex-case-transfer-fight-2024-04-17/
Biden to close ‘gun-show loophole’ and expand background checks for firearms: New rule comes under legislation passed after Uvalde, Texas, shooting.
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Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
The Far Right Is Crawling With Eclipse Conspiracy Theories: Alex Jones and other far-right influencers are pushing an array of conspiracy theories about the ...
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Damien Chazelle Sets Next Film At Paramount: Chazelle is set to direct a new untitled film for Paramount based off an original script he wrote.
deadline.com/2024/04/damien-chazelle-next-film-prison-paramount-1235881161/
Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine rule: Hospitals are required to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/17/texas-idaho-supreme-court-abortion-emergency-care/
Biden gives Samsung $6.4 billion in grants to boost Texas chip output: The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/tech/us-southkorea-samsung-chips-hnk-intl/
Trump Forced to Skip Big-Money House GOP Fundraiser Thanks to NY Trial: Trump was invited to headline the House GOP's big spring fundraiser in Dallas ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Excluded from Fundraiser Due to NY Trial
- On the second day, 7 jurors were selected aiming to start with opening statements by the following Monday.
- The judge aims for 12 jurors and 6 alternates to review the case.
- Lawyers faced challenges in selecting jurors, with several dropping out and only a few being chosen.
- The defendant expressed himself in court and on social media while jury selection and opening statements were ongoing.
Tesla asks shareholders reinstate Elon Musk's pay, move to Texas: Electric vehicle giant Tesla is asking its shareholders to approve CEO Elon Musk's pay package ...
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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.
Google arrests, suspends anti-Israel workers occupying offices for hours: Protesters were arrested by police officers after refusing to leave Google Cloud CEO ...
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Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months jail in Trump civil fraud case: Retired Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg has received a five-month jail ...
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Quick Glance: Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months jail in Trump civil fraud case
- Retired Trump executive Allen Weisselberg was sentenced to five months in jail for admitting to lying under oath in a civil fraud lawsuit against the former president by New York’s attorney general.
- Weisselberg pleaded guilty to perjury related to the valuation of Trump's Manhattan penthouse, despite his deep loyalty to Trump and previous jail time for tax evasion.
- Important aspects include Weisselberg's testimonies in unfavorable trials for Trump and his decision not to testify in Trump's upcoming hush money criminal trial.
- Weisselberg's willingness to admit wrongdoing, age, and his role in Trump's organization were considered in his sentence, mirroring a previous case where he served a reduced jail term. He is likely to be involved in Trump's hush money trial, even if not as a witness.
Semitrailer intentionally crashed into public safety office near Houston: official - National | Globalnews.ca
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Tesla worker laid off weeks after joining says he can't pay rent: A man told KVUE that he was hired to work at Tesla's Texas plant a few weeks ago ...
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Anthony Longoria, of Atascosa, Texas, is lit by a fire while observing the peak totality of 2024 Solar Eclipse in Uvalde, Texas
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LIVE: A telescopic view of the total solar eclipse in Texas by the Exploratorium museum
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Portraying Trump as the Fascist He Is Could Save US Democracy: It comes down to Democratic framing, a truth-telling media, and the independent judiciary to ...
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US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan: The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first ...
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Politicians in MAGA world using social media to sell products: Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask how much you can save if you buy this product in the ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/11/nation/latest-trend-active-politicians-trying-sell-you-more-than-their-ideas/
Tony Gonzales continues outraising challenger Brandon Herrera: A majority of donors have been from out of state for both candidates.
texastribune.org/2024/04/16/tony-gonzales-brandon-herrera-campaign-donors-texas/
New Biden campaign ad blames Trump for near-death of Texas woman who was denied abortion
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4582134-new-biden-campaign-ad-blames-trump-for-near-death-of-texas-woman-who-was-denied-abortion/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Dan Patrick previews priorities for next legislative session: Examining charitable bail organizations and banning Delta 9 were also among Patrick’s priorities in ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/11/dan-patrick-legislature-texas-priorities-housing-antisemitism/
Argentina's Milei meets with Elon Musk in Texas - Latest News: Elon Musk met with Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday at a Tesla plant in Austin ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Javier Milei Discuss Free Markets and Investment Opportunities
- Elon Musk and Argentine president Javier Milei met for the first time at Tesla's Texas factory.
- They discussed market liberation, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles, and investment opportunities.
- Milei unexpectedly won an election focused on spending cuts and inflation reduction.
- Both shared similar views on free markets and expressed support for Israel in conflicts.
Fort Worth will get weather sensors to help guide self-driving trucks along roads
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New Biden ad blames Trump as Texas woman says she nearly died after abortion ban: Trump said Monday that he is "proudly the person responsible for the ...
axios.com/2024/04/08/biden-trump-abortion-ad-2024-election
Supreme Court upholds fine against Pa. lawmaker who dodged Capitol metal detector
pennlive.com/politics/2024/04/supreme-court-upholds-fine-against-pa-lawmaker-who-dodged-capitol-metal-detector.html
‘A blow to the soul.’ Inflation forces Mid-Cities food pantry to close after 25 years
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Mike Tyson is giving up marijuana while training for Jake Paul bout. Here's why.: Marijuana is on list of banned substances used by Texas department that ...
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A controversial Texas law has become a blueprint for other states. Immigrant communities are worried
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After sex orgy in his own home: Polish priest sentenced to 18 months in prison: In Poland, clergy held a sex party. After an overdose of sexual enhancers ...
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Quick Glance: Polish Priest Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison After Sex Orgy
- A priest in Poland was sentenced to 18 months in prison for sexual and drug offenses after a man collapsed during a gay orgy.
- The man hired as a sex worker collapsed after taking too many erectile dysfunction pills at the party.
- Paramedics were not allowed into the apartment until the police were called.
- The priest was convicted of sexual offenses, drug provision, and failure to provide assistance.
Judge recommends overturning Melissa Lucio’s death sentence: In a rare joint statement, the district attorney and the defense agreed that prosecutors withheld ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/15/melissa-lucio-death-penalty-judge-overturn/
Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back
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Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: Myanmar's detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been ...
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Texas woman sues prosecutors who charged her with murder after she self-managed an abortion
apnews.com/article/texas-abortion-murder-charge-lawsuit-starr-3a7c11d94e38fda0f1cfd3f4a4480f7b
Fact check: RFK Jr. repeats, and then retracts, long-debunked claim that January 6 rioters ‘carried no weapons’
cnn.com/2024/04/05/politics/fact-check-rfk-jr-january-6-weapons/
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. clarifies Jan. 6 stance
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirms his conspiratorial view of Jan. 6.
- Kennedy clarifies confusion regarding his alignment with Trump on Capitol riot.
- He highlights that many protesters broke the law and were encouraged by Trump.
- Kennedy downplays Capitol riot and critiques prosecution of J6 defendants.
Musk lawyer Alex Spiro faces sanctions bid in Texas defamation fight: A California man waging a defamation lawsuit against Elon Musk has asked a judge to punish ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/musk-lawyer-alex-spiro-faces-sanctions-bid-texas-defamation-fight-2024-04-09/
Quick Glance: Spiro Faces Sanctions Bid in Texas Defamation Fight
- Benjamin Brody seeks sanctions against Elon Musk's lawyer Alex Spiro for alleged unauthorized legal practice in a defamation lawsuit.
- Spiro represented Musk in a hearing despite not being licensed in Texas and lacking court permission.
- Brody claims Musk made false statements about him on social media, leading to a lawsuit.
- Spiro's behavior during a hearing was described as highly unprofessional, prompting demands for legal fees and sanctions.
Iowa governor signs bill that would make it a crime for some undocumented migrants to be in the state
cnn.com/2024/04/11/us/iowa-immigration-enforcement-bill-signed/
Gov. Newsom and California show why liberals can't be trusted with the economy: It was only a matter of time before California's economy reacted to failed tax ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/17/california-minimum-wage-gavin-newsom-economic-failure/73337780007/
Man who lost son in Robb Elementary shooting criticizes Uvalde shirt sold at Walmart; store issues apology
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/18/uvalde-texas-walmart-shirt-criticism/73368450007/
Supreme Court: Landowner can sue Texas for flood damages: Richie DeVillier, who owns land east of Houston, said the state owes him damages for constant flooding ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/16/texas-landowner-highway-flooding-supreme-court/
Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says
cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/russia-hacking-group-suspected-texas-water-cyberattack/
Tesla to lay off more than 10% of its workforce: Tesla will reportedly cut 10% of its global workforce, per a memo leaked to Electrek. At least 2 Tesla ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla to Cut 14,000 Jobs, Elon Musk Aims for Lean Brand
- Tesla is laying off more than 10% of its global workforce, equivalent to at least 14,000 roles, in response to slowing demand and price pressure.
- Elon Musk announced the 'difficult decision' in a memo, mentioning that Tesla had experienced role and function duplications in certain areas due to rapid growth in recent years.
- The job cuts follow a difficult start to the year for the electric carmaker, citing production problems caused by unforeseen factors and a decline in global demand.
- Tesla recorded a gross profit margin of 17.6% in the fourth quarter, the lowest in over four years, attributed to repeated price cuts and increased competition in China.
Mom accused of leaving 2 young children home alone for days to go on cruise: The Houston woman was charged with abandoning a child with intent to return.
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‘You can’t say that to a woman in 2024’: Tarrant judge’s words called racist, misogynistic
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Cuellar: travel funds for migrants make San Antonio a magnet: The city will get an additional $17.8 million to help migrants. Cuellar, who created the grant ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/12/texas-san-antonio-migrants-travel-magnet-henry-cuellar/
Supreme Court considers EMTALA preemption of state abortion bans: Alicia Macklin and Rachel Zacharias of Hooper, Lundy & Bookman PC discuss issues over ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/supreme-court-considers-emtala-preemption-state-abortion-bans-2024-04-18/
A Powerball player wins big in Texas. Where was the winning ticket sold?: A Powerball ticket sold in Texas matched five numbers to win $2 million ...
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Global wind power has record 2023 as Texas continues leading the U.S.: Texas added a nation-leading 1,309 megawatts of capacity, a 3% increase ...
expressnews.com/business/article/global-wind-power-record-2023-texas-continues-19406268.php
Posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be published Oct. 22
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Quick Glance: Aleksei Navalny's Memoir: Defiance and Inspiration
- Before his death, Aleksei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, documented his life and activism in a memoir.
- 'Patriot,' the memoir, is set for release in October with a substantial initial print run and international availability.
- Despite facing various challenges from the Russian government, Navalny's memoir stands as a bold statement of resistance.
- His widow hopes that the memoir will encourage others to stand up for justice and uphold important values.
University of Texas confirms nearly 60 workers were laid off, most in former DEI positions
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/university-texas-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-layoffs/73348211007/
If pot is your thing, these Fort Worth 420 marijuana events are all legal. What to know
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Solar topped coal in Texas for the first time ever in March: Solar topped coal in Texas for the first time in any month, sending 3.26 million MWh onto the grid ...
electrek.co/2024/04/05/solar-topped-coal-in-texas-for-the-first-time-ever-in-march/
This nonprofit is repairing Philly rowhouses one block at a time to keep residents in their homes
inquirer.com/real-estate/rebuilding-together-west-philly-homes-20240417.html
Tesla asks shareholders to restore Elon Musk’s $56bn pay deal: Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm says company believes in ‘big risks for the chance of big rewards’.
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/tesla-asks-shareholders-to-restore-elon-musks-56bn-pay-deal
Houston native Loral O'Hara discusses her 6 months in space: The NASA astronaut recently returned to Earth after spending more than six months on the ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/houston-nasa-astronaut-loral-o-hara-19394076.php
Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci threatened with six months prison for holding Senate in contempt
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Quick Glance: Senator Threatens Woolworths CEO with Contempt
- Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci was threatened with contempt by the Senate committee for failing to answer simple questions.
- Banducci refused to answer a question and faced the choice of six months in prison or a $5,000 fine.
- Senator McKim insisted that 'return on equity' was an important measure of corporate profitability, to which Banducci repeatedly declined to respond.
- The discussion concluded with Banducci admitting to not knowing the return on equity for the Woolworths Group last financial year and Senator McKim threatening him with contempt.
Texas county at center of border fight is overwhelmed by migrant deaths: A Texas county that is ground zero in the feud between Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden ...
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Unions are getting bolder in targeting Big Business: The U.S. worker unionization rate hit a new low in 2023, but public support for unions is near a six-decade ...
axios.com/2024/04/18/unions-disney-cvs-demand-workers-labor-market
US appeals court bars Biden's debt relief for students defrauded by colleges: A U.S. appeals court has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a rule ...
reuters.com/legal/government/us-appeals-court-bars-bidens-debt-relief-students-defrauded-by-colleges-2024-04-05/
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
Why many 18-year-olds aren't registered to vote in Texas: Voting is habit-forming and high schools are critical for starting that pattern.
texastribune.org/2024/04/10/texas-high-school-voter-registration/
Start your week smart: Iran strikes Israel, Australia stabbing, Texas truck crash, presidential poll, surveillance bill
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Tesla tells Cybertruck employees that shifts will be shorter: An internal memo, obtained by Business Insider, describes new times for some production line shifts ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-tells-cybertruck-employees-shifts-shorter-austin-gigafactory-2024-4
Iowa governor signs bill that lets state arrest and deport some migrants: The legislation could mean criminal charges for people who have outstanding deportation ...
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Quick Glance: Iowa Governor Enacts Law Allowing Arrest and Deportation of Migrants
- Governor Reynolds signs law to enforce immigration laws.
- Iowa law could lead to criminal repercussions for migrants.
- Similar to Texas law, Iowa's bill faces conflicts with federal law.
- Iowa's immigrant community seeks information and statements from law enforcement.
Elon Musk and Argentina’s Leader Meet in Texas, Agree to ‘Defend Freedom’: “It was like love at first sight,” Argentina’s ambassador to the U.S ...
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Leonard Leo Rejects Senate Judiciary Subpoena on SCOTUS Gifts: He claims the Senate committee’s inquiry into undisclosed gifts to justices is “politically ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation into Gifts to Supreme Court Justices: Leo Refuses Senate Subpoena
- As part of a months-long inquiry into undisclosed gifts to Supreme Court justices, the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a subpoena to conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo on Thursday, which he promptly rejected as “politically motivated.”
- Following reports that Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr. accepted free luxury travel and gifts from Crow, Leo, and conservative donor Robin Arkley II without disclosure, the committee voted to authorize subpoenas for Leo and Texas billionaire Harlan Crow along party lines.
- Democrats on the committee initiated an investigation into the justices' relationships with private benefactors after ProPublica's April report last year revealed Thomas' failure to disclose free luxury vacations and private jet travel from Crow over many years, and Leo's arrangement of a luxury fishing trip for Alito in 2008.
- With Leo's rejection, Democrats would need to hold a Senate vote to seek court enforcement of the subpoena - a nearly impossible task in a narrowly divided chamber requiring 60 votes to break a filibuster.
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