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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: Ukraine attacks Russian-occupied areas with long-range missiles from US, officials disclose
- Recently, Ukraine has started utilizing long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States. These missiles were employed to attack a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and to bombard Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, as reported by American officials on Wednesday.
- A senior US military official stated on Wednesday that the White House and military planners thoroughly assessed the risks associated with providing long-range firepower to Ukraine and concluded that the current timing is suitable for their provision.
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: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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Confiscate Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for Ukraine's ...
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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.
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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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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Which Oklahoma high school football teams are moving to different classifications in 2024?
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‘Six spellbinding and thought-provoking novels’: why we chose the Women’s prize for fiction shortlist
theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/24/womens-prize-for-fiction-shortlist-why-we-chose-monica-ali
'Blood Meridian:' John Logan to Write Cormac McCarthy Film Adaptation: "Gladiator" writer John Logan will adapt Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac ...
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PEN America Cancels Literary Awards Ceremony Amid Gaza War Fallout: The event had been set for April 29, but weeks of escalating criticism of the organization’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/arts/pen-america-literary-awards.html
Tipping Point player gutted after being told they can't claim prize: A contestant on Tipping Point who won a once-in-a-lifetime holiday was left gutted after ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/tipping-point-player-gutted-told-cant-claim-prize-20695084/
These Are the Artists on the Turner Prize Shortlist: This year’s four nominees are Claudette Johnson, Jasleen Kaur, Pio Abad and Delaine Le Bas ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/arts/design/turner-prize-shortlist.html
Analysts say TikTok will be 'the richest prize in media': In a debate on CNBC, Verge editor Nilay Patel said TikTok will be "the richest prize in ...
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Algorithms: A mirror built by data: Infinite feeds perfectly tailored to your tastes.
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LVMH Prize Finalists 2024: Meet Duran Lantink, Standing Ground & More: This year’s finalists were selected by a panel of jurors including Marc Jacobs ...
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Queen Letizia Is a Vision in a Flared Blush Dress Subtly Covered in Flower Petals
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The art of the deal: Turner Prize struggles to find sponsors: The Tate has announced the four artists on the shortlist for the 2024 award: Pio Abad ...
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Katy Perry shuts down the 'biggest lie' of the music industry: Katy Perry has a new source of inspiration for her upcoming music.
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Inside this week's ES Magazine: Ezra Collective: Ben Cobb shares his editor’s letter from this week’s issue of ES Magazine
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Turner Prize at 40: is it still relevant? ...The Standard podcast: Plus! Cash-strapped Southbank Centre ‘mulls name sale to fund repairs’
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Lottery player was happy to win $800. Then he realized his prize was worth much more
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Dua Lipa, Tobias Menzies, David Jonsson Star in Booker Prize Shorts: Dua Lipa, Tobias Menzies and David Jonsson will read excerpts from books on this year's ...
variety.com/2024/film/global/dua-lipa-tobias-menzies-david-jonsson-short-films-international-booker-prize-1235980447/
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Kuwait Society for Human Rights receives EU’s 2023 Chaillot Prize | kuwaittimes
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Short stories sought in honour of Doric writer: A short story competition which celebrates the work of one of the north-east's finest exponents of written Doric ...
scotsman.com/news/people/short-stories-sought-in-honour-of-doric-writer-4602660
Win tickets to Dublin Dance Festival and a stay at Castle Hotel. : Dublin Dance Festival has teamed up with Castle Hotel to give one lucky Irish Times reader the ...
irishtimes.com/competitions/2024/04/19/win-tickets-to-dublin-dance-festival-and-a-stay-at-castle-hotel/
Win a £4,000 luxury cruise with the latest Rainbows Superdraw: There's also an alternative prize of £3,000 cash in the hospice's fundraising raffle
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2 Mega Millions players just miss jackpot — but still win life-changing prizes in NC
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Millions of Euromillions players told to 'act now' before deadline next week: The National Lottery says someone, understood to live in Northumberland ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/millions-euromillions-players-told-act-29049069
The 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist is finally here – and we’ve got all the details
stylist.co.uk/books/womens-prize-fiction-2024/869636
Open call for artists to showcase work at award-winning gallery: Artists are being given the opportunity to showcase their talents an award-winning gallery.
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ENI: Even more money for shareholders: ENI's profit falls by 49 percent. Nevertheless, the share buybacks will now be increased to 1.6 billion euros.
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Cargolux generates record profits - if you exclude the Corona years: Are the fat years over? After record profits worth billions during the pandemic ...
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Channel 4 axes hit show after just one series: Channel 4 has axed a Danny Dyer-fronted reality show after just one series, while another has been given a second ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/channel-4-axes-hit-show-just-one-series-20704634/
The King Faisal Prize 2024 awarded to four scientists and Japanese Association: Riyadh: The winners of this year’s King Faisal Prize received their awards at a ...
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'Drag Race All Stars' Season 9 Cast Revealed: Meet the Queens: The Season 9 cast of 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' will compete for a $200 ...
variety.com/2024/tv/news/drag-race-all-stars-season-9-cast-1235978623/
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NS&I says millions of Premium Bonds prizes unclaimed and 'we contacted you': The total prize value of unclaimed Premium Bonds prizes is more than £83 million ...
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Schneider Electric, Ashoka collaborate on youth devt: In commemoration of its 25th anniversary, Schneider Electric says it has partnered with Ashoka to launch a ...
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Murray Primary School scoop top prize in town centre Easter art competition: EK, East Kilbride delivered three gigantic eggs to Murray Primary ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/murray-primary-school-scoop-top-32644625
UAE: Driverless cars to race at 300kmph at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina for prize pool of $2.25 million - News | Khaleej Times
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Your lottery ticket has won $1 million in Texas. Now what? Here’s how to claim your prize.
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UK firm wins Alicante City Congress Centre contest: A London practice has won the Provincial Council of Alicante’s open international contest for a new €65 ...
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Meet the 8 Finalists for the 2024 LVMH Prize: The winner will be chosen on Sept. 10.
fashionista.com/2024/04/lvmh-prize-finalists-2024
Vera Ellen wins 2024 Taite Music Prize: Wellington artist Vera Ellen has won the prestigious Taite Music Prize for 2024.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515050/vera-ellen-wins-2024-taite-music-prize
Travis Kelce to Host New Prime Game Show: Travis Kelce will be hosting Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity.
collider.com/travis-kelce-are-you-smarter-than-a-celebrity-prime-video/
T-Squared: Texas Tribune and partners share Collier Prize: We were recognized, with ProPublica and FRONTLINE, for our investigation into law enforcement’s ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/23/tribune-propublica-frontline-collier-prize-uvalde/
£113 million up for grabs in Tuesday’s EuroMillions jackpot could make you richer than Harry Potter star
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People's Postcode Lottery winners in Worcestershire revealed: One Worcestershire street is celebrating a win on the People's Postcode Lottery which will leave ...
malverngazette.co.uk/news/24272902.peoples-postcode-lottery-winner-near-worcester-revealed/
Romanian web documentary "Pride and Concrete. After 10 Years" nominated for the European Press Prize
romania-insider.com/romanian-web-documentary-nominated-european-press-prize-2024
Why ‘Fat Ham’ at Seattle Rep is a must-see: The tragicomic, Pulitzer Prize-winning play isn't a typical re-imagining of Shakespeare. It's witty ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/theater/why-fat-ham-at-seattle-rep-is-a-must-see/
Son gifts his mom a Powerball ticket — and she wins big. ‘You are kidding, right?
kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article287918335.html
Wowcher shoppers can win BBQ or hot tub for under £20 in summer mystery deal: Other top prizes include garden furniture sets worth up to £799, a swimming pool ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/wowcher-shoppers-can-win-bbq-29040193
“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
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
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 ...
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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
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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.
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
The meteoric rise and spectacular fall of the Queen of Airbnb : She promised investors an easy windfall. Then it all came crashing down.
businessinsider.com/meteoric-rise-spectacular-fall-airbnb-queen-vacation-rentals-real-estate2024-4
Cass County man wins $1 million in 4th largest Powerball jackpot: Cain Bice, of Union, matched the five white balls in the April 6 $1.32 billion drawing to win ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/22/cass-county-man-powerball-winning-ticket-april-6-michigan/73410036007/
Candidates Win Earned Gukesh Prize Money Of...: India chess prodigy Gukesh D, at the age of 17, became the youngest player ever to win the FIDE Candidates Chess ...
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Lottery player does a double take after scratching NC ticket. ‘I just got so excited’
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Florida couple arrested for making fake winning lotto ticket in hopes of tricking officials into handing over $1M prize
nypost.com/2024/04/22/us-news/florida-couple-arrested-for-making-fake-winning-lotto-ticket-in-hopes-of-tricking-officials-into-handing-over-1m-prize/
Kentucky man takes his mind off loss with lottery ticket purchase — and wins grand prize
kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article287902370.html
People's Postcode Lottery winning streets for April 20 to April 22: One postcode won a share of £125,000 over the weekend
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/peoples-postcode-lottery-winning-streets-9238839
High water recedes just in time for The Great Ilkley Duck Race: High water recedes just in time for The Great Ilkley Duck Race
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24270733.high-water-recedes-just-time-great-ilkley-duck-race/
Dallas-Fort Worth resident wins $1 million on Powerball ticket, Texas Lottery says
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New play about neurodivergence 'Surfacing' coming to Colchester: AN AWARD-WINNING playwright’s new play examining neurodivergence and the state of mental health ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24267118.new-play-neurodivergence-surfacing-coming-colchester/
12-year-old Japan dancer wins top prize in youth ballet competition - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240421/p2g/00m/0et/061000c
Archie Moore, Australian Artist, Wins Top Prize at Venice Biennale: Moore, an Indigenous Australian artist, won the Golden Lion for “kith and kin ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/arts/design/venice-biennale-golden-lion-australia-archie-moore.html
Quick Glance: Historic Victory for Archie Moore at the Venice Biennale
- Australia secures gold at the Venice Biennale, known as the 'Olympics of the art world' and the oldest international art biennial.
- Archie Moore, a First Nations artist, is honored with the prestigious Golden Lion for the best national pavilion - a first for an Australian.
- Transforming the traditional white cube of the Australia pavilion, Moore created a massive family tree using blackboard paint and chalk over the past two months.
- Following the Biennale closure, the installation will be reproduced at QAGOMA in Brisbane in November.
Book of the Year: the 12 titles that have made The Age shortlist: Fiction judges said they had chosen novels that were both fresh and wise. “Their stories and ...
theage.com.au/culture/books/book-of-the-year-the-12-titles-that-have-made-the-age-shortlist-20240418-p5fkvj.html
‘The Sympathizer’ Producers Detail Biggest Challenge of Adapting Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novel
thewrap.com/the-sympathizer-hbo-adaptation-challenges/
Richard Lara, Wayne Baptiste top Swing for D Hills golf tourney - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/21/richard-lara-wayne-baptiste-top-swing-for-d-hills-golf-tourney/
11 Republican "fake electors" indicted for falsely declaring Trump won Arizona: Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and ...
apnews.com/article/arizona-fake-electors-charges-2020-election-9da5a7e58814ed55ceea1ca55401af85
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
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