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Was the Recent M&M’s Announcement Just a Stunt Leading Up to the Super Bowl?: Was the company’s recent decision to sideline its spokescandies a response to ...
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M&M’s ‘spokescandies’ controversy, explained: Mars Wrigley pulled its ‘spokescandies’ mascots for M&M’S, replaced them with comedian Maya Rudolph ...
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Was the Recent M&M’s Announcement Just a Stunt Leading Up to the Super Bowl?: Was the company’s recent decision to sideline its spokescandies a response to ...
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M&M’s ‘spokescandies’ controversy, explained: Mars Wrigley pulled its ‘spokescandies’ mascots for M&M’S, replaced them with comedian Maya Rudolph ...
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Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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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.
New York hush money case: Judge declines to delay trial after Trump complains of pretrial publicity
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Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93: Artist and award-winning children’s book author Faith Ringgold has died. Her daughter ...
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Gold (XAUUSD) Set for Fifth Weekly Gain on Increasing Mideast Tensions: Gold pared gains as demand for safe-haven assets eased after Iranian media seemed to ...
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Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial: Protesters screamed and fled as the man set himself ablaze near the historic trial.
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Quick Glance: Incident Occurs Outside Courthouse During Trump's Trial
- The trial involving former President Donald Trump in Manhattan commenced with jury selection.
- A man set himself on fire in a nearby park while Trump was in court.
- The individual sustained severe burns and was transported on a stretcher.
- The connection between the incident and Trump's trial remained uncertain.
Donald Trump: How he becomes the star of a political thriller: A criminal trial that would make screenwriters green with envy begins in New York ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
BREAKING: The United States effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York's Columbia campus: More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on Wednesday on the campus ...
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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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Magnitude 4.8 quake shakes New York City and the Northeast: The East Coast earthquake has snarled travel by air, road and rail around the region ...
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Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
- An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
Tunde Onakoya: Nigerian attempts to break chess marathon record: The 29-year-old chess master hopes raise $1m for charity by playing for 58 consecutive hours.
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SALT Tax Write-Off: Trump Advisers Want to Cut Limit to Below $10,000: Economists advising Donald Trump are pushing to keep a cap on the state and local tax ...
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How to Avoid State Taxes? New York Rich Use Private Jets: High earners need to log their days and prove the location of everything from pets to Pelotons to show ...
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Polish president says he will meet privately with Trump in New York: Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Wednesday that he would meet privately with Republican ...
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Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid: Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
- President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.
- Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
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Trump to return to New York criminal court for jury selection: Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial enters a second day on Tuesday, as lawyers try to select ...
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'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sentencing: Watch live: A movie weapons supervisor has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal shooting of a ...
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Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting
- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
NCAA women's title game: Early figures make it most-watched hoops game in 5 years
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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Japan is giving Washington 250 new cherry trees to replace those to be lost in construction work
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Quick Glance: Japan to Gift Washington 250 New Cherry Trees
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will gift the United States 250 new cherry trees to replace the ones being removed.
- In 1912, the first lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda planted the original cherry trees, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries.
- The cherry tree gift signifies the strong alliance between the U.S. and Japan as they discuss Pacific security matters.
- The Tidal Basin, a reservoir in Washington with a high concentration of cherry blossom trees, is undergoing renovations, prompting Japan to offer new saplings.
Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
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‘Sleepy Don’ Dozes Off in Court AGAIN: Apparently a high-stakes trial just isn’t enough to keep the former president awake.
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The benefits of a 4-day workweek, according to employers: Nearly one-third of large U.S. firms are exploring new schedules like the four-day workweek ...
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Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’: Fan footage has shown the carefree moment Travis Kelce lifts Taylor Swift over his head during a Dom Dolla set at ...
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Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
- Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'
- Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.
- She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.
- Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
Muslims as an electoral potential in the USA: Islam has been part of the nation since the USA was founded, and more and more immigrants from the Middle East and ...
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'Golden Bachelor' couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announce they are divorcing
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An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington: An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse as seen from Bloomington, Indiana ...
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🔊 Donald Trump's historic criminal trial is underway in New York where he is accused of paying hush money to a porn star. Listen to @jackqueen_ on the Reuters ...
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Tom Cruise ‘doesn’t exist’ to daughter Suri as she turns 18 in New York: Tom Cruise ‘doesn’t exist’ to daughter Suri, 18, as she celebrates her milestone ...
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
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Watch: Italy’s Mount Etna Blows Rare ‘Vortex Rings’ Into Sky: The “volcanic vortex rings” are a rare phenomenon generated by the combination of rapid gas release ...
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US Stock Volatility Resurfaces With Tensions in the Middle East: The Cboe Volatility Index popped above 20 for the first time since October as geopolitical angst ...
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O.J. Simpson: 1947 - 2024: O.J. Simpson, the American football star and actor who was acquitted in a sensational 1995 trial of murdering his former wife but was ...
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Melania Privately Trashes Trump Trial as a ‘Disgrace’: Report: She’d reportedly told those close to her it’s “his problem” but that doesn’t mean she thinks it’s ...
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Quick Glance: Trump's Sex Life Unveiled as Hush Money Trial Begins
- The opening day of Donald Trump’s criminal trial delved deep into his tabloid-fodder sex life, as lawyers and the judge debated how many salacious details jurors should eventually hear as they decide whether he broke the law to cover up hush money payments.
- The historic first trial of a former U.S. president began Monday in a storied courthouse that has seen a host of high-profile cases over the years, from rap stars to movie moguls, but never one with such potential consequences for the nation and the world.
- Despite Trump's open contempt for the trial, he was not disruptive in court but rather disinterested. However, Trump's lawyers managed to prevent jurors from being informed about specific allegations of sexual misconduct from 2016.
- Prosecutors plan to highlight Trump's relationship with adult-film actress Stormy Daniels and other women in court to show that he paid hush money to protect his political image.
Iran fires at suspected Israeli drones near air base, nuclear site: Iran early Friday fired at drones suspected to be part of an Israeli attack near a major air ...
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Biden returns to his Scranton roots to pitch tax plan: President Joe Biden will begin three straight days of campaigning in Pennsylvania in his childhood ...
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Tesla Will Lay Off More Than 10% of Workers: Elon Musk’s electric car company reported a drop in sales in the first three months of the year ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/business/tesla-layoff-elon-musk.html
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/technology/google-firing-israeli-cloud-contract.html
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.
Only 1 in 3 Americans think Trump acted Illegally in hush money case, AP-NORC poll shows
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🔊 Donald Trump's criminal trial for hush money paid to a porn star gets underway in New York. Find out more about day one developments and jury selection on ...
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Dems bank on Trump trial boosting Biden: Democrats are hopeful that President Biden’s freedom to hit the campaign trail while former President Trump is stuck in ...
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Microsoft to invest $1.5 bln in Emirati AI firm G42, New York Times reports
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Quick Glance: Microsoft to Invest $1.5 Billion in Emirati AI Firm G42 for Minority Stake
- Microsoft is investing $1.5 billion in the United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm G42 to acquire a minority stake and a board seat.
- The partnership aims to deepen ties between the USA and the UAE amid the global battle for tech dominance.
- The deal includes G42 using Microsoft cloud services to run its AI applications.
- G42 and Microsoft plan to jointly bring advanced AI and digital infrastructure to countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
Mariska Hargitay becomes real-life Olivia Benson when lost child mistakes her for officer
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Quick Glance: Mariska Hargitay Aids Lost Child in Finding Parents
- Actress Mariska Hargitay assisted a young girl in locating her mother, who mistakenly believed Hargitay was an on-duty police officer.
- Production on the final episodes of the show's historic 25th season was paused for approximately 20 minutes while she guided the child to her mother.
- Witnesses noted the little girl's unawareness of the film crew and 'SVU' veteran Ice-T during the incident.
- Since the inception of the 'Law and Order' spin-off series in 1999, Hargitay has portrayed the role of Benson, significantly impacting the show.
Child sexual abuse content growing online with AI-made images, report says: More children and families extorted with AI-made photos and videos ...
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Donald Trump 'Probably' Can't Get Fair Trial: Jury Consultant: Former President Donald Trump argues that he won't get a fair trial in Manhattan due to the city's ...
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Columbia University: Police arrest protesters who had set up pro-Palestinian encampment
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Trump appears to fall asleep in court on first day of N.Y. hush money trial: Trump has made attacks on President Biden's age and energy levels central to ...
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Letitia James Celebrates Two Wins in One Week: James reached an agreement with Stephen Affatato and his company, Affa Organics, after he destroyed parts of the ...
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Conrad New York Midtown Exits Hilton System On June 4, 2024: Conrad New York Midtown will exit the Hilton system on June 4, 2024.
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Trial kicks off with a setback for ex-President Trump: For the first time in US history, a criminal trial against an ex-president has begun ...
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You Ask, We Answer: How The Times/Siena Poll Is Conducted: The New York Times/Siena College Poll has earned a reputation for accuracy and transparency ...
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Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books: Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in ...
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Window-mounted heat pumps could make apartments more sustainable. Here’s how New York is leading the way
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Trump’s Unhinged Now, but Just Wait Until He Takes the Stand: If Trump actually ends up testifying, there’s a good chance he will be his own worst legal ...
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MAGA Media Learns in Real-Time That NYC Isn’t a Dystopian Hellscape: “I thought I would see a little more chaos on the streets than, um, from what I’ve been told ...
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Crypto Trader’s Mango Markets Manipulation Trial Heads to Jury: Federal jurors in New York heard sharply contrasting arguments on whether a trader manipulated ...
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Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador, sentenced to 15 years for serving as secret agent for Cuba
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Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
Trump trial in New York: Man sets himself on fire in front of the courthouse: While the jury for Donald Trump's hush money trial is being selected in court ...
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Goldman’s plan B unexpectedly upgraded to a B-plus: David Solomon’s essential message to investors over the past year has been that Goldman Sachs failed to ...
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Trump New York hush money trial is far from a slam dunk: Experts are split over the strength of NY prosecutor Alvin Bragg's case, which relies on a novel legal ...
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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New Meghan, Harry pics expose grim truth: COMMENT
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Trump Forced to See Mean Memes About Him Shared by Prospective Jurors: Seven jurors were selected for Trump's hush-money trial as others were dismissed for ...
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Gold Prices at a Record High Are Keeping Pawn Shops Busy: Record prices pushing toward $2,500 an ounce are proving hard to resist
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Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso are set to become parents for the first time: Henry Cavill is getting a new role: the actor is about to become a father for the ...
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Donald Trump's Polling Numbers Are Dropping: One survey shows support for the former president's 2024 bid has dipped by six points since the start of the year.
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Late Night Savors Day One of the Trump Trial: After the ex-president seemed to fall asleep in court, Jimmy Kimmel said it was “nice to see even Donald Trump is ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Mixes Up Jimmy Kimmel and Al Pacino in Rant
- Former President Donald Trump recently mixed up Jimmy Kimmel and actor Al Pacino in a bizarre rant on social media about Kimmel's hosting of the 2024 Academy Awards.
- Trump claims Kimmel experienced a 'classic blackout' at the Oscars and forgot to say the famous mandatory line 'AND THE WINNER IS.'
- Kimmel responded to Trump's mix-up with a humorous comment, referencing Trump's self-proclaimed status as a 'very stable genius' in 2018.
- Trump's rant about Kimmel seems to be in response to his monologue on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' discussing Trump's declining wealth and hush money trial.
FCC: Internet providers must be more transparent in new cost labels: Internet service providers will be required to be more transparent about the cost and ...
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Quick Glance: Broadband customers receive detailed price and performance information
- Starting today, the transparency of broadband services for internet users is being enhanced.
- The Federal Communications Commission has mandated that broadband providers must display all details regarding the pricing and performance of their services in clear labels.
- These labels provide clear and easily understandable information about price, speed, data allowances, and other aspects of high-speed internet service.
- The Affordable Connectivity Program has already enrolled over 23 million households across all 50 states, territories, and federally recognized tribal lands.
Israeli Artist Shuts Venice Biennale Exhibit and Calls for Gaza Cease-Fire: Ruth Patir, Israel’s representative at the event, says she won’t open her show in the ...
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Quick Glance: Artist Closes Israel Pavilion at Venice Biennale
- Ruth Patir, representing Israel, refuses to open her show in the national pavilion until Israel and Hamas reach a cease-fire and agreement on hostage release.
- Despite the efforts of thousands of pro-Palestinian activists since February to urge the Venice Biennale, one of the world's most prestigious international art exhibitions, to ban Israel over its conduct in the Gaza war, the doors to the Israel pavilion will remain closed at the request of the artists and curators representing Israel.
- Artist Ruth Patir, chosen to represent Israel, stated in an interview that the situation in Gaza was larger than herself and that closing the pavilion was the only action she could take, despite the Biennale being a significant opportunity for a young artist like her.
- The sign on the window of the Israel pavilion indicates that the exhibition will open only when a cease-fire and agreement on hostage release is achieved by the artists and curators representing Israel.
How Trump Screwed Up His Lawyers’ Ability to Do Their Jobs: The ex-president’s penchant for intimidating witnesses now means his legal team won’t have advance ...
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Johnson Says House Will Vote on Stalled Aid to Israel and Ukraine: The speaker, who has delayed for months amid G.O.P. opposition to funding for Kyiv ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
Robert MacNeil, creator of PBS 'NewsHour, dead at 93: Veteran newsman Robert MacNeil, who was the creator and first anchor of PBS' “NewsHour” in the 1970s ...
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Quick Glance: Robert MacNeil, Co-Founder of 'PBS NewsHour,' Passes Away at 93
- Robert MacNeil, a Canadian broadcast journalist who established what is now 'PBS NewsHour' and served as its urbane, impartial co-anchor for two decades, died at the age of 93.
- Teaming up with Jim Lehrer in 1975, they formed one of television journalism's most successful and enduring partnerships, launching what later became 'PBS NewsHour.'
- They opted to provide a sophisticated supplement to network nightly news, focusing on a single issue each night with interviews from experts.
- Despite facing criticism for being dull and elitist, the program garnered a loyal audience and expanded to become the country's first national, hour-long nightly news broadcast in 1983.
Opinion | Republicans Wanted a Crackdown on Israel’s Critics. Columbia Obliged.: The latest campus antisemitism hearing was a travesty.
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Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
Cohen: Trump complaints about son’s graduation ‘comical’: Michael Cohen called former President Trump’s complaints about potentially missing his son’s high ...
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'Cowardly judge:' Dismissed Trump hush money trial juror number 4 shares his story: Exclusive
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After 100 Years, Lake Tahoe Is Seeing An Old Friend: The Sandhill Crane: Sandhill cranes are returning to the Lake Tahoe basin after a century long hiatus in ...
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India Election Live: World's biggest democracy votes; Modi eyes third term: India began voting in the world's largest election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...
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Quick Glance: India's Lok Sabha Election Live: The World's Largest Democracy Votes
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Criminal trial against Trump begins: "My son is graduating from high school": Donald Trump is apparently willing to use any means to portray himself as a victim ...
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