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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler to declare emergency, form ceasefire team to stem summer shootings
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler to declare emergency, form ceasefire team to stem summer shootings
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Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
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Quick Glance: Senate Passes Bill to Force Sale of TikTok
- The Senate passed a bill that would compel TikTok's parent company to sell the platform or face a ban, sparking legal challenges and affecting content creators reliant on the app for income.
- The updated legislation extends ByteDance's deadline to sell TikTok to nine months, allowing a potential three-month extension if a sale is underway.
- The bill also prohibits the company from controlling TikTok's algorithm, which customizes user content and has been central to its appeal as a trendsetting platform.
- The bill's passage reflects bipartisan concerns in Washington over Chinese threats and TikTok ownership, used by 170 million Americans, amidst worries of Chinese authorities influencing or accessing US user data.
Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the US Supreme Court: After Starbucks fired seven workers who were trying to unionize their Tennessee store ...
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The Greens, Claudia Roth and their problem with Germany: An authority reporting to Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth has renamed itself in a way that is ...
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Quick Glance: The Greens and their Complex Relationship with Germany
- The Greens exhibit a troubled relationship with Germany, hindering their ambitions.
- The renaming of an agency under Claudia Roth raises doubts and prompts questions about the treatment of German minorities.
- Discussion on removing 'Germany' from the party's election program fuels suspicions of an anti-German sentiment.
- The Greens need to reassess their approach to Germany to appeal to a broader voter base and achieve their ambitions.
Clear rejection of driving bans: Authorities accuse Wissing of “scaring” drivers: Federal Transport Minister Wissing warns of drastic cuts for drivers if the ...
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Quick Glance: Dispute over Climate Protection Measures in Traffic Sector
- The Environment Agency opposes drastic measures in the transport sector.
- Reform of the Climate Protection Act and potential driving bans spark controversy.
- Ampel parties argue over climate goals and blame games.
- DUH feels vindicated in lawsuit against Transport Minister and calls for new measures.
Tour a Forest Grove community on National Cohousing Day : Residents of the Green Grove Cohousing Community will have children’s activities ...
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Families of Manchester Bombing Victims File Lawsuit Against MI5: The suit comes after an independent public inquiry said the 2017 bombing at an Ariana Grande ...
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4 men arrested in Washington County child-predator sting: Four men were arrested this week in a child-predator sting, according to the Washington County ...
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Experience Hawaiian culture at university lūʻaus in Oregon this spring: In April and May, lūʻaus will take place nearly every weekend on Oregon campuses.
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Russian hackers are said to have attacked Europe's rail network: The Czech Transport Minister accuses Russia of large-scale hacker attacks on railway companies ...
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Netherlands: Investigation against cargo bike manufacturer Babboe: The frames of hundreds of Babboe cargo bikes were broken - now the responsible Dutch ...
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Criticism of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution: lawyers warn against unleashed secret service
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Scrutiny on Constitutional Protection: Experts Express Concerns Regarding Freedom of Speech
- Experts caution against an uncontrolled expansion of the surveillance powers of the Constitutional Protection.
- Critical discussion on the controversial category of delegitimization in the latest intelligence service report.
- Doubts about the clear definition of delegitimization and its consequences.
- Experts fear political abuse and restriction of freedom of speech.
Head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution Haldenwang counters his critics in the FAZ: "Freedom of opinion is not a carte blanche for enemies of ...
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Maaßen takes legal action against the Office for the Protection of the Constitution
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Social Security Administration issues new rule preventing food assistance from affecting payouts
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Explosive meetings of the RKI: Internal corona minutes published: Due to a legal defeat in court, the Robert Koch Institute must release minutes of meetings of ...
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Quick Glance: RKI: Journalists Successfully Sue for Release of Corona Protocols
- After a legal battle, the RKI has released the protocols of its Corona crisis team.
- The documents revealed the decision to change the risk assessment.
- The RKI has not commented on the protocols and some sections are redacted.
- Journalists plan to return to court to seek unredacted access to the protocols.
RFK Jr. not concerned CIA will target him if he’s president : Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s not concerned that he may die if ...
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Quick Glance: RFK Jr. selects attorney Nicole Shanahan as his VP candidate
- Independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed on Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy attorney and entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area, is joining his campaign as his vice presidential candidate.
- Shanahan has been actively contributing to Kennedy's campaign and his super PAC, solidifying her position as a potential vice presidential candidate.
- Additionally, Shanahan has established a foundation advocating for issues such as reproductive longevity and equality, criminal justice reform, and a sustainable planet.
- Kennedy has a strong emphasis on anti-vaccine efforts and has incorporated anti-vaccine activists into his campaign team to bolster his stance on the matter.
Published documents from the pandemic: this is what the RKI's corona protocols say
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Paid articlePaid Hans-Georg Maassen sues the German domestic intelligence service: The German domestic intelligence service has collected material on its former president ...
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$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
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Railroad on the moon - what's behind the Pentagon's plans: There is a global debate about what life on the moon could look like. The USA wants to build its own ...
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Opinion | It Turns Out the ‘Deep State’ Is Actually Kind of Awesome: Meet the unsung heroes making our country great.
nytimes.com/2024/03/19/opinion/trump-deep-state.html
Hans-Georg Maassen : Du protecteur de la Constitution à l'extrémiste de droite: L'ex-chef du service de protection de la constitution Maassen est désormais ...
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114 things in the 60s zone! Now Austria is taking away the cars of the first speeders
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Suddenly landed at the front: Authority: Agent network lures Indians to Russia: Reports have been piling up lately: Indian citizens are said to be lured to ...
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“Serious safety risks”: Netherlands bans sale of Babboe cargo bikes: The cargo bikes from the manufacturer Babboe are particularly popular with families ...
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Bremen: Cameras also on the Bremen Osterwiese: After the free market and Christmas market, the Bremen Easter meadow is now also under video surveillance by the ...
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Trump tried to crush the 'DEI revolution.' Here's how he might finish the job.: Project 2025, a Republican blueprint for a second Trump administration ...
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A DNA Bank To Save Jaguars Threatened By Mexico’s Mega Rail Project: A government mega-project could push the country’s big cats closer to extinction — an ...
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After corruption revelations: Ukrainian intelligence official fired for spying on journalists
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‘We all lost. That’s where hatred leads’: 10 years after her son was beheaded, Diane Foley on why she met one of his killers
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Safety of Native American schoolchildren repeatedly compromised under government watch
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Quick Glance: Parents' Struggle Against School Refusal Due to Fear for Children
- Kerry Grantham, a parent from Bray, Co Wicklow, searches the dictionary for the term 'school refusal', but she does not find the definition.
- Education experts use various terms for distressed young people who feel unable to attend school - school refusal, school phobia, or school reluctance - all agreeing that this is becoming a growing concern.
- Parents face significant challenges as their children may be anxious, have an undiagnosed condition, experience bullying, or encounter issues with teachers. Support is often lacking, leading to battles to access alternative services.
- Grantham continues to worry about the future, not just her son's education, but also the developmental impact. When she had to return to work, he would spend time alone in his room. She once confided in a friend that it felt like he had been forgotten by the world.
KY’s Choctaw Academy is a marker of Native American history. Time’s running out to save it
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Secrecy shrouds reports of abuse, harm to Native American schoolchildren: Thousands of reports designated for recording abuse, neglect, injuries ...
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‘Between Two Knees’ Review: A Virtuosic Romp Through a Century of Terrors: Two deadly standoffs at Wounded Knee are the bookends for a show that manages to ...
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After Months of Gibberish, Voyager 1 Is Communicating Well Again: NASA scientists spent months coaxing the 46-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft back into healthy ...
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Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
Spy for China? Employees of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. This is said to be an employee of ...
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Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
- An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.
- Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.
- There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Voyager 1 space probe sends usable data back to Earth: The 46-year-old research instrument only produced unreadable data garbage for months ...
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Quick Glance: Voyager 1 Sends Usable Data to Earth Again
- Launched in 1977, Voyager 1's mission is to explore interstellar space.
- After sending unreadable data for months, a fix was found for the issue.
- Experts repaired a faulty chip in the Flight Data Subsystem to resume sending readable data.
- The mission remains iconic, but the battery's longevity is uncertain as the probe continues its journey through the Milky Way.
US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
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Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
Why the Biren Singh government gives a free hand to Arambai Tenggol : The way the Arambai Tenggol has established its dominance in the Imphal Valley suggests ...
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Why the Biren Singh government gives a free hand to Arambai Tenggol : The way the Arambai Tenggol has established its dominance in the Imphal Valley suggests ...
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Quick Glance: Why the Biren Singh government gives a free hand to Arambai Tenggol
- On 27 February, the Manipur Police received a tip that two Ambassador cars had been stolen in the Imphal Valley. The prompt response, however, had its costs.
- The police identified the armed attackers as members of Arambai Tenggol, a militia group accused of harassment and violence against various communities.
- Despite the police arresting a commander of Arambai Tenggol, the militia continues to enjoy significant support in the Meitei-dominated region.
- The government and police response to the growing power of Arambai Tenggol in Manipur raises questions about handling violence and conflicts within the state.
Hush money trial: Trump forced to listen silently to people insulting him: Over the past week, Donald Trump has been forced to sit inside a frigid New York ...
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Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
- Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.
- Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.
- Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.
- Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
How investment firms shield the ultrawealthy from the IRS - ICIJ: An ICIJ investigation examining hundreds of leaked tax forms offers a glimpse into the huge ...
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Quick Glance: How Investment Firms Shield the Ultrawealthy from Tax Authorities
- In 2015, the U.S. Department of Treasury hired economist Owen Zidar to help government officials examine the growing use of complex company structures and trusts by the ultrawealthy. These new investment schemes, often referred to as 'large partnerships,' are pervasive in private equity funds and similar investment firms.
- Following years of budget cuts, it was evident to Owen Zidar, now a professor of economics at Princeton University, that the IRS was not effectively enforcing tax laws for the ultrarich.
- With a significant infusion of funding, the IRS is now making efforts to penetrate these opaque bastions of wealth. An investigation by ICIJ sheds light on the challenges faced by the tax authority in untangling the secretive structures of the ultrawealthy.
- Partnerships play a crucial role in U.S. tax law and have become a focal point for large fortunes, contributing to a poorly understood aspect of growing economic inequality. Despite additional funding for the IRS, addressing large partnerships remains a formidable task.
How investment firms shield the ultrawealthy from the IRS - ICIJ: An ICIJ investigation examining hundreds of leaked tax forms offers a glimpse into the huge ...
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Quick Glance: How Investment Firms Shield the Ultrawealthy from the IRS
- Investment firms create opaque structures for the ultrawealthy.
- The IRS seeks to penetrate the opaque structures of the top 1%.
- The IRS struggles with opaque regulations and lack of information.
- Experts emphasize the need for professionals and transparency in the IRS.
Michaela School: Muslim student loses prayer ban challenge: Michaela School was entitled to enforce a ban on prayer rituals, the High Court has ruled.
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Quick Glance: Court Rules Against Prayer Ban at Michaela Community School
- Katharine Birbalsingh is the founder and headteacher of Michaela Community School
- A legal challenge by a Muslim student against the school's controversial prayer ban was won by the school
- The court ruled that while the ban on prayer rituals may be detrimental to Muslim students, it is a proportionate means of achieving the legitimate aims of the school
- The court also found that the headteacher was justified in temporarily suspending the student due to rudeness and defiance
The Met doesn’t care about anti-Semitism: A policeman threatened to arrest a Jewish man, Gideon Falter of the Campaign Against Antisemitism ...
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Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
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Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
Earthquakes of magnitude 6, 6.3 strike eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Two earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 and 6.3 struck central Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at ...
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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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Body found in water in search of missing Faslane worker Josh Gayton: The Royal Navy aided police in 'extensive searches' for Josh Gayton who worked at ...
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NASA officially greenlights $3.35 billion mission to Saturn’s moon Titan: Dragonfly will push the boundaries of engineering and science as it explores Titan.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/nasa-officially-greenlights-3-35-billion-mission-to-saturns-moon-titan/
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
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Quick Glance: UK Reacts to ICIJ Report on London Property of Putin Ally
- The UK government froze the multimillion-dollar London property roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists unveiled its connection to Igor Komarov and its seemingly untouched status by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official.
- In February, the ongoing relationship between Komarov and the prime central London townhouse on Herbert Crescent, purchased for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company he previously managed, was highlighted.
- An update was made on April 5 regarding the Companies House records for Wastom, aligning with the ROE filings.
Two men charged with spying for China under Official Secrets Act: Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court ...
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Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban: A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban ...
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Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
- A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.
- The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.
- The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.
- West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
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UK inflation falls as crumpet and meat prices drop: New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March.
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Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
10-year-old boy woke to find family slain in Oklahoma murder-suicide that left 5 dead
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Quick Glance: 5 dead in Yukon-area home: Child discovers bodies, official states
- Oklahoma City police have initiated an investigation after five individuals, including children, were found deceased inside a residence near Yukon on Monday morning.
- Included among the deceased were a sixth-grade student at Meadow Brook Intermediate, a ninth-grade student at Mustang High School, and a 2023 Mustang Public Schools graduate.
- An official named Gary Knight from the Oklahoma City Police mentioned that all five displayed injuries indicative of a homicide.
- A 10-year-old boy came across the bodies, prompting the police to classify the incident as a shooting, with a weapon found on top of a man.
Violence breaks out at St George's Day event in central London: The Metropolitan Police released footage showing a group of men - some draped in St George's ...
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Pro-Palestinian Campus Encampments Spread Nationwide Amid Mass Arrests at Columbia, NYU & Yale
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Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
- Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
- At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.
- The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.
- The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
Job cuts: Proposal for 79 roles to go at airports, ports: Workers from teams such as boarder operations, intelligence and compliance service delivery are on the ...
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US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...
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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.
Biden administration bans noncompete agreements, setting up legal showdown with business groups
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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.
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
2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific: On the evening of the 20th, two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters, SH-60Ks ...
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Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
Gershkovich appeal rejected, ensuring detention into June: The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich had an appeal to try and end his pretrial detention ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4615498-gershkovich-appeal-rejected-ensuring-detention-into-june/
Quick Glance: Moscow Court Upholds Extension of Detention for Reporter Evan Gershkovich
- Following the rejection of Evan Gershkovich's appeal, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he will remain in custody on espionage charges until at least late June.
- Detained in late March 2023 during a reporting trip, the 32-year-old US citizen has spent over a year in prison, with his detention being regularly prolonged and his appeals being turned down.
- Experts suggest that Moscow might be leveraging jailed Americans as leverage in the escalating tensions between the US and Russia due to the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.
- Gershkovich's arrest marks the first time since September 1986 that an American reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was apprehended by the KGB.
Proud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot
apnews.com/article/scott-miller-proud-boys-sentencing-capitol-riot-212ce817b7c04c6d9ac433e766b7cb9e
Quick Glance: Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison for Capitol Riot Assaults
- A far-right extremist group leader received a sentence of over five years for assaulting police during the U.S. Capitol attack.
- Miller's white supremacist ideology influenced his decision to storm the Capitol.
- Judge Tanya Chutkan warned of potential future extremism and sentenced Miller to five years and six months in prison.
- While Miller apologized for his actions, evidence of violent and racist views was found on his devices.
Sydney church stabbing: Bishop attacked during sermon: Police say they responded to reports of multiple people being stabbed in western Sydney.
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Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel: President Biden called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China Monday ...
thehill.com/business/4600625-why-biden-wants-to-raise-tariffs-on-chinese-steel/
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?: Raisi is set to hold talks with top Pakistani leaders as the two nations aim to boost trade and resolve ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/why-is-irans-president-ebrahim-raisi-visiting-pakistan
Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-68850088
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Germany: Parliament’s lower house to vote on gender self-determination law: German lawmakers have approved legislation that will make it easier for transgender ...
apnews.com/article/germany-name-gender-changes-transgender-parliament-9eb64bbe96b286b71bbc8c4343dae4d0
Quick Glance: Germany: Lower House Passes Gender Self-Determination Law
- German lawmakers approved a law making it easier for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary individuals to change their name and gender in official records.
- The self-determination law will be effective on November 1, allowing adults to change their name and legal gender without additional formalities.
- The new regulations will permit minors aged 14 and above to change their name and gender with parental consent, while parents would apply on behalf of children under 14 at registry offices.
- The reforms also include legalizing limited cannabis possession, easing rules for German citizenship, and ending restrictions on dual citizenship.
Halifax homicide: Youth dead, 2 arrested after incident outside mall | Globalnews.ca
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Dominica High Court overturns ban on same-sex relations: Activists welcomed the ruling as a "significant milestone" for LGBTQ rights in the Caribbean.
bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68880033
New York Courts to release daily transcripts from Trump hush money trial: The transcripts will offer an unfiltered glimpse into the historic proceedings.
axios.com/2024/04/22/trump-new-york-criminal-trial-transcripts
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs ...
reuters.com/world/blinken-says-genocide-xinjiang-is-ongoing-report-ahead-china-visit-2024-04-22/
Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work: The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial has ordered the media not to report ...
apnews.com/article/trump-hush-money-trial-media-jurors-anonymity-f858be6648fa2df7d2ab69efd30a524c
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.
Five victims of Sydney shopping centre stabbings named as tributes flood in: Six people died and 12 others were injured after a series of stabbings at the ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-13/man-shot-after-multiple-stabbings-at-shopping-centre-near-bondi-beach
Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
Police in body cameras training: Police Regional Division 4'C' today conducted a training session for its ranks on use of the newly acquired body cameras and ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/21/news/guyana/police-in-body-cameras-training/
Biden administration issues privacy rule protecting abortion: President Joe Biden's administration issued a final rule on Monday aimed at strengthening privacy ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-administration-issues-privacy-rule-protecting-abortion-2024-04-22/
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