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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.
Reuters World News: Trump's foreign courters, and other top stories: The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.
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Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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Biden Signs a $95.3 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: The $95.3 billion measure comes after months of gridlock in Congress that put the ...
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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.
US Senate committee investigates pricing of Novo's Ozempic and Wegovy: A U.S. Senate committee said on Wednesday it had launched an investigation into the prices ...
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Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform
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Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
- TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.
- The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.
- The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.
- Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
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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Reuters World News: Trump's foreign courters, and other top stories: The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.
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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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🔊 The US Senate passes a bill to force TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell it or face a ban. Find out the latest on the Reuters World News podcast
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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.
Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong: The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.
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US Senate Sends Aid Package With Iran Oil Sanctions to Biden to Sign Into Law: The Senate voted to send a foreign aid package that includes sanctions on Iran’s ...
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Man Who Struck Officer With Pole on Jan. 6 Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison: The man, David Joseph Gietzen, was found guilty of committing five felonies during the ...
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Mo Diarra to enter NBA Draft after one season with NC State, which ‘was incredible for me’
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United Methodist Church grapples with deep divides over LGBTQ issues: Leaders of the United Methodist Church meet to determine its future over LGBTQ issues and ...
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Zelenskyy thanks senators, Americans and Biden for approval of Ukraine aid: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the approval of assistance for ...
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McConnell targets Tucker Carlson over the "demonization of Ukraine": McConnell has been one of the fiercest defenders of Ukraine.
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Quick Glance: McConnell Blasts Tucker Carlson for Demonizing Ukraine Aid
- McConnell criticized conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for playing a leading role in demonizing the idea of sending military aid to Ukraine.
- Carlson's interview with Putin was widely criticized for not challenging Putin's dubious claims.
- Putin dominated the interview, barely letting Carlson ask questions and later complained about the lack of tough questions.
- Several Republicans expressed concerns about the infiltration of what they view as Russian 'propaganda' in conservative media and among their party's base.
Senate OKs $95 Billion for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan: The U.S. Senate has approved a $95 billion foreign and military aid package to help Ukraine ...
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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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In high-stakes Pennsylvania Senate race, can Casey and McCormick outrun Biden and Trump?
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Billions in support against Russia: Zelensky thanks the USA for “vital help”: The US Senate has approved a new aid package for Ukraine. The first deliveries are ...
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Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate, heading for a final vote after the House of Representatives ...
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US Senate also approves billions in aid to Ukraine: After months of delay, the US Senate has now passed the billion-dollar aid package for Ukraine ...
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza: The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel ...
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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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Senate approves aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but deals blow to TikTok: The U.S. Senate approved a $95M foreign aid package to help Ukraine and Israel ...
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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.
Middle East updates: Germany resumes UNRWA cooperation: Germany will reestablish cooperation with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza ...
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Two Powerball players just miss $103 million jackpot — but still win big in US
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🔴 Live: US Senate approves bill that includes $26 billion for Israel and Gaza: The US Senate has passed a bill that includes $26 billion in wartime aid to Israel ...
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U.S. Senate race: Pennsylvania’s primary will cement Casey and McCormick as nominees
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Quick Glance: Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate Showdown: Casey vs. McCormick
- Bob Casey and David McCormick's primary victories set the stage for a high-stakes U.S. Senate contest in Pennsylvania.
- The upcoming general election campaign promises to be intense, with Casey's focus on 'greedflation' and McCormick challenging his opponent's policies.
- The race holds significance in determining Senate control, with Casey as a Biden ally and McCormick endorsed by Trump, impacting the delicate Senate majority balance.
- The candidates' differing approaches to key issues like economy, immigration, and foreign policy will shape the outcome in a pivotal 2024 election year.
What the US Congress passed to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific ...
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Armed man climbing through kitchen window is shot by homeowner, Tennessee cops say
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‘Golden Bachelor’ star Theresa Nist reveals what brings her joy during public divorce
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Popular restaurant chain filing for bankruptcy, closing all locations: The market and kitchen locations achieved considerable growth over the past several years.
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Ex-Bridgewater CEO Dave McCormick Wins GOP Primary for Pennsylvania Senate Seat: Trump-backed former Bridgewater Associates chief executive officer Dave ...
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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 ...
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US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday: US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this ...
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Road rage dispute ends with man shooting trucker as he ran along interstate, cops say
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Looking for a six-figure job in Charlotte? Here are $100k salary jobs available right now
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Nearly 40% of people in the US live with unhealthy air pollution, report says: More people across the United States – nearly 40% – live in places with unhealthy ...
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Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
Here’s What’s in the Foreign Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: Assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan is paired with legislation to impose fresh ...
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Planned Parenthood Plans $10 Million Boost for Democrats in North Carolina: The party is banking on abortion access as an issue to animate the state’s ...
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First baby humpback whale this year seen off Washington island. See it swim with mom
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NC church was once a courthouse. Now, it’s part of movement to preserve Black history.
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Kari Lake Can’t Make Up Her Mind About the 1864 Arizona Abortion Ban: Yes, no, maybe? The election-denying Arizona Senate hopeful has taken just about every ...
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Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, ties bill to TikTok ban
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Republican leader urges Senate to support Ukraine aid package: US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has called for support for the supplemental funding ...
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Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
Baby eagle found alone and hungry after storms — until happy reunion. See the eaglet
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Opinion | How ‘The Squad’ and Like-Minded Progressives Have Changed Their Party: The left’s position on Israel has now become the Democratic Party’s ...
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United Methodists open first top-level conference since breakup over LGBTQ inclusion
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UNCG provost to step down as she battles cancer, stands by controversial program review
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‘Sweet’ dog came to Florida rescue in rough shape. Then came ‘amazing transformation’
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This ‘Japanese flair’ home went viral on Instagram. Now it’s for sale in Texas. See it
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Approval of US aid to Ukraine prompts EU to provide more active support – European Commission President
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How do NC businesses get their logos on those blue highway exit signs? What to know
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Summa cum loud: Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis leans into status as an honorary Harvard grad
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Schumer says Senate should ‘finish the job’ with foreign aid vote as Sanders seeks to strip funding for Israel weapons – live
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US Senate passes bill forcing TikTok sale: A decision made by House Republicans last week to attach the TikTok bill to the high-priority Ukraine and Israel ...
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US Senate passes $95bn bill including aid for Ukraine: China criticises appropriation for more military assistance to Taiwan
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Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
UNC System likely to reinstate SAT, ACT admission requirements. Here’s what to know.
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Want to explore NC’s Black culture and heritage? Here are 9 places to get you started.
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Royal Caribbean has stopped going to this popular port
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New Mooresville taco spot inspired by Spanish summers and a love for Pablo Picasso
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How Charlotte Ballet and a new dancer tackle the demanding ‘Swan Lake’ for the first time
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US Senate to Vote on $61 Billion Ukraine Aid Package After House's Months-Long Delay
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Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
- President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.
- The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.
- Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.
- Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
10-year-old says he killed man when he was 7, closing unsolved homicide, Texas cops say
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Live blog: US Senate overwhelmingly passes $26.6B military aid for Israel: Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 201st day, has killed at least 34 ...
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Dave Ramsey explains how your mortgage is key to early retirement
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'We are showing Putin...,' US Senate clears $95bn aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
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Arizona votes to repeal abortion ban from 1864: Donald Trump and Kari Lake, his ally running for the US Senate, said the restrictive law would hurt their chances ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick 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.
Hidden ancient phallus carving discovered at Roman fort in United Kingdom — again
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Sturgeon travels record-setting distance down Mississippi, officials say. ‘What a trek!’
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As UNC System guts DEI, will legislators make same move for state government workers?
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US Ukraine Aid: Putin's Biggest Mistake: The US Senate is also waving through the billions in aid for Ukraine, and supplies will begin soon ...
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