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Midterm elections 2022: 9 ballot measures to watching, including marijuana, minimum wage, and Medicaid
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Midterm elections 2022: 9 ballot measures to watching, including marijuana, minimum wage, and Medicaid
vox.com/policy-and-politics/2022/11/7/23425409/marijuana-ballot-abortion-medicaid-midterm-elections-2022
Pennsylvania primaries 2024: Live results and analysis: 538 analysts live-blog the April 23 Pennsylvania primaries, which will set up general elections for ...
abcnews.go.com/538/live-updates/pennsylvania-primaries-2024/
FCC restores net neutrality rules that ban blocking and throttling in 3-2 vote: Broadband lobby groups prepare lawsuit, calling rules a "net fatality."
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/fcc-restores-net-neutrality-rules-that-ban-blocking-and-throttling-in-3-2-vote/
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4619197-russia-vetoes-un-resolution-to-prevent-nuclear-weapons-in-space/
Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law: The climate protection law can be passed by the Bundestag on Friday as planned ...
tagesschau.de/inland/eilantrag-klimagesetz-cdu-abgelehnt-100.html
Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space: The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.
bbc.com/news/world-68894500
Humza Yousaf ‘considering his position’ as he faces being ousted as First Minister
news.stv.tv/politics/humza-yousaf-considering-his-position-as-he-faces-being-ousted-as-first-minister
Timberwolves, Naz Reid wins Sixth Man of the Year: Naz Reid is the first player in Timberwolves history to win the award and only the undrafted player to win it ...
startribune.com/timberwolves-naz-reid-nba-sixth-man-award/600361188/
Texas prosecutor appeals ruling that tossed Crystal Mason’s voting fraud conviction
thehill.com/homenews/4622384-texas-prosecutor-appeals-ruling-that-tossed-crystal-masons-voting-fraud-conviction/
Anger over commission: Klingbeil calls for higher minimum wage: 41 cents this year and a further 41 cents from 2025: After a long dispute and a blockade by ...
n-tv.de/politik/Klingbeil-fordert-hoeheren-Mindestlohn-article24902277.html
Fetterman, Warren lead Democrats in urging DEA to ‘swiftly’ take marijuana off Schedule I
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621316-fetterman-warren-democrats-dea-marijuana-scheduling/
Russia vetoed a US attempt to stop countries putting nukes in space: Russia blocked a US-led UN resolution barring nuclear arms in space, amid US security ...
businessinsider.com/russia-vetoed-us-attempt-to-stop-nuclear-arms-in-space-2024-4
Arizona GOP lawmaker booted from committee after backing abortion ban repeal: Two Arizona state House lawmakers were removed from key committees Monday following ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4619080-arizona-lawmakers-booted-committees-abortion-ban-repeal/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
As usual, views of Trump guide views of his actions, not vice versa: New polling shows that Republicans are much less likely to view the Manhattan trial as ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/polling-trump-criminal-trial/
Video Our favorite Barbra Streisand moments for her birthday: Happy birthday, Barbra!
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/video/favorite-barbra-streisand-moments-birthday-70338920
Premier League clubs to vote on spending cap tied to income of lowest earning club
theathletic.com/5441916/2024/04/24/premier-league-salary-spending-cap/
Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama might get a third try at unionizing: Federal officials threw out the first vote, ruling that Amazon improperly interfered ...
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246423390/amazon-warehouse-alabama-union-vote
Bengaluru: Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city: Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68832877
Significant Haley vote in Pa.’s GOP primary a ‘5-alarm fire’ for Trump : Nikki Haley, who ended her presidential campaign in early March, received 17% of the ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/significant-haley-vote-in-gop-primary-a-five-alarm-fire-for-the-trump-campaign.html
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Breaking News: Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law vote
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Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4619762-johnson-republicans-dont-have-a-functioning-majority-in-the-house/
In 50-50 Georgia, unhappiness with the choices but urgency about voting: Rebel Teahouse is Christine Nguyen’s business. And her happy place.
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/georgia-suburban-shift-2024-election/
Fast-food businesses hiking prices because of higher minimum wage sound like Gordon Gekko
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/24/california-minimum-wage-restaurants-fast-food-raise-prices/73332922007/
Bundeswehr: Bundestag votes to introduce Veterans Day: Soldiers are to be honored in Germany on June 15th. The Bundestag voted with a large majority to introduce ...
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2024-04/bundestag-stimmt-fuer-einfuehrung-von-veteranentag
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Quick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
- Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.
- Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.
- Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.
- Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential race: A quarter of all voters are still open to changing their minds on who they'll vote ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/nbc-news-poll-one-four-voters-change-minds-presidential-race-rcna149039
‘Pay day every day’ may become Shangri-La Group, BPOs’ secret to happy employees: The Shangri-La Group is the first hotel chain in the Philippines to offer the ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/pay-day-every-day-shangri-la-group-bpo-secret-happy-employees/
Men found in Pontypool café with cannabis plants worth £197k: Men found in Pontypool town centre café with cannabis plants worth £197,000
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24276064.men-found-pontypool-cafe-cannabis-plants-worth-197k/
New minimum wage announcement not feasible in May – Labour: THE Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, on Thursday, frowned on the non-completion of negotiations on a ...
punchng.com/new-minimum-wage-announcement-not-feasible-in-may-labour/
Tag for Blantyre man caught with close to a kilo of cannabis in Motherwell: Pirrie admitted being concerned in the supply of the cannabis in Arran Road ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/tag-blantyre-man-caught-close-32669221
21-year-old forgets his bag of drugs and files a report: A 21-year-old forgot a bag full of drugs in a hotel in the Main-Kinzig district - and thus filed a ...
fuldaerzeitung.de/kinzigtal/drogen-polizei-ecstasy-marihuana-21-jaehriger-tasche-vergessen-main-kinzig-kreis-93033839.html
Editorial: DC elites should try living on an average wage: When was the last time Joe Biden bought a loaf of bread? The president has people for that ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/26/editorial-dc-elites-should-try-living-on-an-average-wage/
Nelson home owner bypassed electricity for cannabis farm: POLICE who entered a house because of concerns about the electricity meter being bypassed discovered a ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24276948.nelson-home-owner-bypassed-electricity-cannabis-farm/
Isle of Wight court hears police raid results in cannabis wrap find: An Isle of Wight man is addressing drugs and alcohol issues court told.
countypress.co.uk/news/24267431.isle-wight-court-hears-police-raid-results-cannabis-wrap-find/
Chinese, Filipina nabbed in Angeles, P4.8-M shabu, party drugs seized: Police seize from the two suspects assorted ecstasy pills, salt Ketamine, crystal Ketamine ...
rappler.com/philippines/chinese-filipina-nabbed-angeles-shabu-party-drugs-seized/
Abbey Lane drugs raid: Man arrested and nearly £150,000 worth of drugs seized by Sheffield police
thestar.co.uk/news/crime/abbey-lane-drugs-raid-man-arrested-and-nearly-ps150000-worth-of-drugs-seized-by-sheffield-police-4605692
EPA WANTS MINIMUM WAGES ACT AMENDED: One union is calling for the urgent amendment to Security Industry Sectorial Order within the Minimum Wages Act.
tv6tnt.com/news/7pmnews/epa-wants-minimum-wages-act-amended/article_421a7fe2-02a8-11ef-abad-e77bed599b2c.html
Man stabbed in drug dispute: defendant acquitted: In Neubrandenburg, a man was stabbed to death on the street. The knife attacker was previously threatened with ...
nordkurier.de/regional/neubrandenburg/im-drogenstreit-erstochen-gericht-spricht-20-jaehrigen-wegen-notwehr-frei-2474197
Labour decries non-completion of minimum wage negotiations: The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, on Thursday, frowned at the non-completion of negotiations on a ...
punchng.com/labour-decries-non-completion-of-minimum-wage-negotiations/
Mannheim - Drug dealer has to go to prison for several years: At the Mannheim regional court, a 33-year-old was sentenced to several years in prison for drug ...
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.mannheim-drogendealer-muss-fuer-mehrere-jahre-ins-gefaengnis.871db27e-a151-4d4e-9be0-e5a82e106c61.html
Texas man accused of bringing a firearm and drugs to Pittsburgh International Airport
post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2024/04/25/texas-firearm-wilson-pittsburgh-airport-marijuana/stories/202404250076
Chipotle says its Autocado robots are coming soon: The fast food chain also said during its first-quarter earnings call that it raised prices by 7% in California ...
qz.com/chipotle-autocado-sales-1851433565
Quick Glance: Chipotle lifts annual sales forecast despite uncertainties
- Chipotle raised its full-year sales forecast due to resilient demand for burritos and rice bowls despite higher menu prices.
- The company anticipates mid-to-high-single digit percentage growth in comparable restaurant sales for 2024.
- Chipotle implemented price hikes to protect its profit margin from increased ingredient costs like beef and avocados.
- Chipotle's adjusted profit in the first quarter came in at $13.37 per share, surpassing estimates of $11.68.
Lagos workers earn minimum of N70,000 since January – Sanwo-Olu: The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that workers have been enjoying ...
punchng.com/lagos-workers-now-earn-minimum-of-n70000-since-january-sanwo-olu/
Michigan cannabis lab CEO says hidden substances could taint vape pens, edibles: Substances, like MCT oil and pesticides, were found in vape pens and edibles ...
freep.com/story/news/marijuana/2024/04/25/michigan-cannabis-lab-ceo-says-hidden-additives-could-taint-vape-pens-edibles/73305260007/
'You are lucky you did not kill somebody. You need to start growing up': Shane Oliver has been jailed
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/you-lucky-you-not-kill-29056389
Nördlingen: Man hides around 30 marijuana plants in urban garden: Because he is afraid of being searched, a 27-year-old drives his e-scooter to pick up marijuana ...
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Whitehaven drug-driver got behind wheel because dog had been run over: Drug-driver got behind wheel because dog had been run over
newsandstar.co.uk/news/24275198.whitehaven-drug-driver-got-behind-wheel-dog-run/
Costco's quirky rule means the new CFO won't get a parking spot at HQ: The selection process for company parking spots prizes tenure over seniority.
businessinsider.com/costco-quirky-culture-new-cfo-denied-reserved-parking-spot-hq-2024-4
Will NC pass medical marijuana this year? This Democrat may not lend his support again
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287977720.html
Scotland is worst in world for teenage boys smoking cannabis, WHO data reveals: Almost a quarter of 15-year-old boys in Scotland involved in the study said that ...
news.stv.tv/scotland/scotland-is-worst-in-world-for-teenage-boys-smoking-cannabis-who-data-reveals
Police find cannabis grow worth £1m in Morecambe: Police have discovered a huge cannabis grow said to be worth £1m after raiding a property on Euston Road.
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24277727.police-find-cannabis-grow-worth-1m-morecambe/
Cocaine dealer caught driving at 100mph at Chatteris spared prison sentence: Levi Boister must forfeit nearly £3,000 seized by police
northamptonchron.co.uk/news/crime/cocaine-dealer-caught-driving-at-100mph-at-chatteris-spared-prison-sentence-4603422
A Guide To Black-Women-Owned Cannabis Businesses: From infused dinners to conferences and activism work, these are the queens bringing color and creativity to ...
essence.com/lifestyle/black-women-cannabis-businesses/
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: EU Parliament to condemn Austria's far-right's links to Russia, 'poisoned' family ...
thelocal.at/20240425/today-in-austria-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-140
Man arrested after more than 140 cannabis plants seized during drugs raid in Chorley
lep.co.uk/news/crime/man-arrested-after-more-than-140-cannabis-plants-seized-during-drugs-raid-in-chorley-4603943
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Ex-PNE footballer and father of Rebekah Vardy's child is jailed over cannabis factory
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Employers are using zero-hours contracts to cut wage bills, study finds: Research by Resolution Foundation will increase calls for reform of UK workers’ rights
ft.com/content/e2df1647-3789-426c-9a38-db7a3c12b7d3
Police on the scene of cannabis cultivation at former Paisley pub: Neighbours of the building described a strong aroma emanating from the area.
dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/renfrewshire/police-scene-cannabis-cultivation-former-32661057
Van driver was over drug-drive limit, speeding and texting before he killed man: Aidan Lee has been jailed for six years
lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/van-driver-over-drug-drive-9242001
Martin Lewis' MSE reveals eight ways 365,000 people are being underpaid: As Brits continue to struggle through a cost-of-living crisis, MoneySavingExpert Martin ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/martin-lewis-mse-reveals-eight-ways-365-000-people-underpaid-20709312/
Five are arrested after police find £50,000 of cannabis hidden inside car in Doncaster
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/crime/five-are-arrested-after-police-find-ps50000-of-cannabis-hidden-inside-car-in-doncaster-4603870
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Court date set for drug driver in Range Rover who struck toddler: A woman who was found to be driving under the influence of cannabis when her car struck a ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24276242.court-date-set-calcot-drug-driver-struck-three-year-old-child/
Clan dealer in Braunschweig convicted of 125 kilos of marijuana: 125 kilograms of marijuana, a luxury watch and a Porsche worth around 260 ...
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Wheelie bin killer caught with drugs farm given shorter curfew to walk puppy: Steven Robbins dodged jail but was slapped with a restriction of liberty order from ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-wheelie-bin-killer-caught-32661786
Serious robbery in Lübeck: 175g of marijuana stolen - Statements of the defendants
ln-online.de/lokales/luebeck/schwerer-raub-in-luebeck-175g-marihuana-gestohlen-aussagen-der-angeklagten-YDSP6KCW2RACXODEUVLNHRQBCQ.html
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Changes for consumers in May: minimum wage, bio-diesel, fines, AI: May not only brings with it many holidays, but also some changes for consumers ...
ga.de/ratgeber/aenderungen-fuer-verbraucher-im-mai-mindestlohn-bio-diesel-bussgelder-ki_aid-111142445
Neighbours furious at mess left behind following police raid on street: Manchester council said its 'bulky waste' collection booking system was now ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/police-raided-cannabis-farm-29048263
Down-on-his-luck dad collared on M6 in BMW packed with shopping bags: Officers said it was 'possibly the biggest seizure in recent years' - and Leonard ...
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/down-luck-dad-collared-m6-29040120
Maine governor vetoes bill to create a minimum wage for agricultural workers: Maine’s Democratic governor has vetoed a bill to establish a minimum hourly wage ...
apnews.com/article/maine-farmer-minimum-wage-veto-d6a038bb0d4d82ba31b03db6690f3c90
Theft and drugs: police arrest father and son: Officers bring boy home after cell phone theft there they discover cannabis.
op-online.de/hessen/diebstahl-und-drogen-polizei-nimmt-vater-und-sohn-fest-zr-93030515.html
Albanian overlords hired 'gardener' to tend cannabis farm at Lostock Hall house: His meals would be delivered by a Romanian employee on a daily basis and he was ...
lep.co.uk/news/crime/albanian-overlords-hired-gardener-to-tend-cannabis-farm-at-lostock-hall-house-4602532
Watch live: Senate to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid package that includes TikTok bill
apnews.com/article/israel-ukraine-aid-tiktok-senate-8fe738b17e5c4b2636bc0de11b2620b7
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Billions in support against Russia: Zelenskyi thanks the USA for "vital help": The US Senate has approved a new aid package for Ukraine. The first deliveries are ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukrainekrieg-wolodymyr-selenskyj-dankt-den-usa-fuer-lebenswichtige-hilfe-a-aad0e735-d7ab-49f4-aa50-b6aa8eceb9b5
Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump: Joe Biden will land a major union endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/biden-building-trades-union-endorsement/
Quick Glance: Biden Secures Key Union Support
- Joe Biden will receive a major union endorsement from North America’s Building Trades Unions on Wednesday, with leaders crediting his infrastructure bill for the support.
- The Teamsters union, sought after by both Biden and Donald Trump, abstained from the vote but will endorse after their own convention.
- The union's backing for Biden is more enthusiastic than in 2020 and is intended to be a strong rebuke of Trump.
- The union praises Biden's efforts for workers, highlighting the created jobs, worker protections, and apprenticeship programs written into law.
Biden camp not sweating political fallout from latest round of campus protests: The president’s team, and some pollsters, don’t see Gaza as the primary voting ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/biden-camp-political-fallout-campus-protests-00154000
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.
‘Abandon Biden’ rallies Pennsylvania voters on primary day: The “Abandon Biden” group is rallying Pennsylvania voters ahead of the state’s primary contest to ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616577-abandon-biden-rallies-pennsylvania-voters-on-primary-day/
US Congress approves billions in aid for Ukraine: Ukraine is dependent on US support in its defensive struggle against Russia, but for months there was no more ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/us-kongress-billigt-milliardenschwere-ukraine-hilfen-li.2208846
10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it: Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted Tuesday to advance a package that includes ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4616241-ten-senators-helped-advance-ukraine-aid-after-voting-against-it/
Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law: A federal judge has struck down a North Carolina law criminalizing voting for people with felony convictions ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4615114-judge-strikes-down-north-carolina-felon-voting-law/
Senators hope TikTok will remain in business in US under new owner: Two U.S. senators said they hope TikTok will remain in business in the U.S ...
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Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements : The Federal Trade Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to issue a final rule ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246430110/noncompete-agreements-ftc-ban-lina-khan
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.
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
New nonpartisan campaigns aim to overcome low Latino turnout at the polls: Latino turnout in 2020 hovered around 54% — the lowest of all racial and ethnic groups ...
axios.com/2024/04/23/latino-voter-turnout-elections-biden-trump
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