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Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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Quick Glance: Disappointing Q1 Economic Growth and Implications
- The U.S. GDP grew at a rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, falling below expectations due to slower inventory replenishment and weak export growth.
- Despite the disappointing growth last quarter, this could potentially alter the views of Fed officials who were not keen on cutting rates following an upsurge in consumer prices.
- Some analysts believe that the weaker-than-expected report indicates the beginning of a broader economic slowdown.
- The report also highlights the performance of other sectors of the economy, such as the surge in housing construction, business investment growth, slower government spending, and the impact of trade on economic growth.
Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
huffpost.com/entry/why-do-millennials-write-lol-after-everything_n_6622dd3be4b0167f7bf4e2d0
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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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.
Tennessee Parents Question Whether Teachers Should Carry Guns: Supporters of new legislation to allow some teachers to carry firearms say it will make the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/tennessee-bill-teachers-guns.html
US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC
- The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.
- Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.
- There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
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Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Tennessee passes bill to allow teachers to carry concealed guns despite protests: State’s Republicans passed the bill, which the governor is now expected to sign ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/24/tennessee-teachers-concealed-guns
The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders ...
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
Chris King, rapper and Justin Bieber associate, shot dead in Nashville at 32 : Police in Nashville, Tennessee, are investigating a shooting that killed rapper ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/justin-bieber-sells-rights-music-back-catalogue-rcna67354
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
apnews.com/article/jobs-employers-noncompete-agreements-economy-pay-4d7b3eb8e143cfd52025c7f2f5259fc4
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.
Oracle to Move Headquarters Again, This Time to Nashville: CEO Larry Ellison said the relocation will help the company better integrate with the healthcare ...
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Taylor Swift fans believe they've identified statue in Kim Kardashian diss track — and it features a snake
pagesix.com/2024/04/25/entertainment/taylor-swift-fans-believe-theyve-identified-statue-in-kim-kardashian-song/
REVEALED: Justin Jones' clashes with fellow lawmakers expose bitter divisions on Tennessee's Capitol Hill
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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to arm school teachers with guns - UPI.com: Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday to arm teachers with guns. The bill ...
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USA: Tennessee teachers now allowed to carry firearms in schools: In the US state of Tennessee, around a year after a fatal gun attack, a bill was passed that ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/usa--lehrer-in-tennessee-duerfen-jetzt-schusswaffen-an-schulen-tragen-34655644.html
Tennessee GOP-led Senate spikes bill seeking to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags in schools
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Runners in the Saint Jude Rock 'n' Roll Marathon will be picking up packets today
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AI music isn't going away. Here are 4 big questions about what's next: Tennessee just passed the first U.S. law regulating generative AI in music ...
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246928162/generative-ai-music-law-technology
Beyoncé and the ‘Renaissance’ of Black Country Music Highlighted in ‘Call Me Country’ Doc
rollingstone.com/music/music-country/cnn-drops-call-me-country-trailer-beyonce-cowboy-carter-1235009122/
Kellie Pickler Returns To Stage For First Time Since Her Husband's Death Last Year
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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing armed teachers, angering protesters - National | Globalnews.ca
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Remembering Nashville teen killed inside middle school 30 years ago : Community leaders encourage parents to talk to kids about gun safety
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Here's what's new on Hulu, Paramount+ and Max: Watch new documentaries about hip-hop and Beyoncé's influence on country music.
axios.com/2024/04/25/new-tv-movies-hulu-max-netflix-paramount-beyonce
Comedian Nate Bargatze coming to Houston for 'The Be Funny Tour': Nate Bargatze also known by The Atlantic Magazine as the "Nicest Man in Stand-Up" is coming to ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/nate-bargatze-be-funny-tour-houston-19418471.php
Stocks end mixed in muted trading; Nashville scores a health-care tech coup: Most of Wall St. drifts in mixed trading
postandcourier.com/stocks-end-mixed-in-muted-trading-nashville-scores-a-health-care-tech-coup/article_7d4c4010-023e-11ef-bd1b-2b69c6227166.html
Armed man climbing through kitchen window is shot by homeowner, Tennessee cops say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287907505.html
Parents outraged by law to let Tennessee teachers carry guns: Thousands opposed a Republican plan to prevent school shootings such as the one at The Covenant ...
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
spiegel.de/ausland/salman-rushdie-donald-trump-waere-bei-zweiter-amtszeit-schlimmer-a-3bfc8a05-b6ae-4359-82c4-64196549c33f
House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-apps/151942/a-bill-banning-tiktok-in-the-us-just-passed-the-house
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246256484/tesla-car-price-cuts-elon-musk-cybertruck
After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-und-deutschland-sollen-israel-staerkeren-schlag-gegen-iran-ausgeredet-haben-a-3d28020d-ae5c-4874-895c-38c6520fde59
America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/17/americas-trust-in-its-institutions-has-collapsed
Mandisa death investigation turning up no signs of foul play: Police are investigating the death of 'American Idol' veteran and Christian singer Mandisa ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-04-23/mandisa-death-investigation-cause-of-death-tennessee
Confusion as SNAP Benefits Paid Out Early: Several SNAP recipients in Tennessee reported receiving their May payment earlier and thinking it was an extra.
newsweek.com/confusion-snap-benefits-paid-out-early-1893149
A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
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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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Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/siblings-killed-suspected-intoxicated-driver-crashes-childs-birthday-p-rcna148696
Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Candace Owens Becomes Catholic: The conservative political commentator previously identified as a Reformed Evangelical Protestant.
newsweek.com/candace-owens-becomes-catholic-1893076
Today is the last day Monell's at the Manor is serving breakfast and lunch : Today is the last day to eat at Monell's at the Manor by the Nashville ...
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Digging deeper into the deal that will transform the East Bank: It's hard to keep up with all the changes in Nashville... it seems a new crane is added to ...
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Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
newsweek.com/tiffany-gomas-not-real-tiktok-video-ultra-right-beer-photo-1891657
Will Governor Lee try to defeat lawmakers against school vouchers? We asked him about it.
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Morgan Wallen 'not proud' after tossing chair from 6th floor: Country star Morgan Wallen says he accepts responsibility after a chair-throwing incident at a bar ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-04-22/morgan-wallen-arrest-chair-toss-nashville-bar
TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-fuer-moegliches-tiktok-verbot
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
You can stay at the home of country music legend Hank Snow through Airbnb and Vrbo
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Country star Morgan Wallen speaks out following Nashville arrest: "I'm not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility."
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/country-star-morgan-wallen-speaks-nashville-arrest/story
Tennessee Police Department ‘Continuing to Investigate’ Death of ‘American Idol’ Alum Mandisa
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/mandisa-death-being-investigated-tennessee-police-1235008927/
What happens when a person goes missing? Riley Strain's case was unusually public
newschannel5.com/news/what-happens-when-a-person-goes-missing-riley-strains-case-was-unusually-public
Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties ｜ DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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'American Idol' alum, Christian singer Mandisa found dead at 47. What we know: The singer's representative, The Media Collective, confirmed Mandisa's death via a ...
courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/20/mandisa-dead-at-47/73395787007/
Quick Glance: Mandisa, 'American Idol' Singer and Grammy Winner, Passes Away at 47
- Grammy-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of 'American Idol,' has passed away, her representative confirmed on Friday.
- Mandisa, whose full name is Mandisa Lynn Hundley, shot to stardom after placing ninth on 'American Idol.' She went on to win a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in 2014 for her album 'Overcomer.'
- In 2017, the singer told 'Good Morning America' that she fell into a deep depression in 2014 and almost took her own life following the death of her close friend, Lakisha Mitchell, who had breast cancer.
- Tributes poured in following news of Mandisa’s passing, with colleagues like Robin Roberts and Matthew West expressing their sorrow and reminiscing about their time spent with the late singer.
The Rock 'n' Roll marathon returns on Saturday! Stay prepared with this traffic guide.
newschannel5.com/news/the-rock-n-roll-marathon-returns-on-saturday-stay-prepared-with-this-traffic-guide
Mandisa, former ‘American Idol’ contestant and Grammy winner, dies at 47, reports say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287834015.html
Will the Predators have an answer for dominant J.T. Miller in Game 2?: Vancouver's J.T. Miller recorded one assist and no shots on goal in Game 1 against ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/how-j-t-miller-led-the-canucks-dominated-the-predators-in-game-1/
Messi double keeps Miami on top in MLS: FORT LAUDERDALE, United States (AFP)— Lionel Messi scored twice and created another for Sergio Busquets as Inter Miami ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/messi-double-keeps-miami-top-mls/
Quick Glance: Messi Leads Inter Miami to 3-1 Win over Nashville
- Lionel Messi scores two goals to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC.
- Messi's brace puts him at seven goals in the MLS season, leading the league's goal scorers.
- A crucial moment was Messi's first goal, setting the stage for Inter Miami's win.
- Inter Miami maintains the lead in the MLS Eastern Conference, preparing for Messi's departure for Copa America in the summer.
'Music saved my life' Nashville singer and songwriter leads Songs for Heroes : John Eason and I had only talked in-person for maybe 10 or 15 minutes before he ...
newschannel5.com/news/music-saved-my-life-nashville-singer-and-songwriter-leads-songs-for-heroes
Co-working startup plans huge expansion of clubs in Atlanta, Nashville and other cities
ajc.com/news/business/switchyards-to-expand-co-working-clubs-in-atlanta-nashville-charlotte-and-other-cities/DDCXZWN5FZAF5EBIHPR6PT6EOQ/
UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/19/un-sicherheitsrat-usa-palaestina
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.
US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
wionews.com/world/blinken-says-us-not-involved-in-any-offensive-operation-713037
Tennessee teacher arrested after bringing guns to preschool and threatening to shoot colleague
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tennessee-teacher-arrested-bringing-guns-preschool-threatening-shoot-c-rcna148667
Two injured, one being a firefighter, in Bellevue house fire Sunday : Nashville Fire Department crews are battling flames at home in the Bellevue area Sunday ...
newschannel5.com/news/firefighter-and-resident-injured-in-bellevue-house-fire-sunday
Local swimmers raise money for cancer research, prevention and treatment with Swim Across America
newschannel5.com/news/local-swimmers-raise-money-for-cancer-research-prevention-and-treatment-with-swim-across-america
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' shines light on Black artists in country music | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/20/beyonces-cowboy-carter-shines-light-on-black-artists-in-country-music/
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson dreamed of becoming country singer: Dwayne 'The Rock ' Johnson used to dream of becoming a country music singer ...
asiaone.com/entertainment/dwayne-rock-johnson-dreamed-becoming-country-singer
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
abcnews.go.com/US/bear-cub-recovering-after-dropped-bystander-picked-photos/story
A Championship HBCU Basketball Team Finally Gets Their White House Moment More Than 65 Years After Their Victory
essence.com/news/hbcu-championship-basketball-white-house-visit/
Oracle is moving its world headquarters to Nashville to be closer to health-care industry
cnbc.com/2024/04/23/oracle-is-moving-its-world-hq-to-nashville.html
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 ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1243709966/college-student-parents-child-care-costs
Sports Illustrated model Kristen Louelle Gaffney fleeing California over homeless crisis, taxes: 'You've taken enough from us'
nypost.com/2024/04/20/us-news/si-model-kristen-louelle-gaffney-blasts-california-homeless-crisis-for-move-to-nashville/
Trans care restrictions force some families to travel hours, spend hundreds for treatment
abcnews.go.com/US/trans-care-restrictions-force-families-travel-hours-spend/story
Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
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This Saturday, all are welcome at the Diane Nash Plaza dedication: On Saturday, they are officially dedicating the plaza to her in an event: "A Celebration ...
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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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Surgery posed a threat to his career. Now, this Nashville Ballet dancer returns to the stage
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