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Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
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Malam Bacai Sanha Jr, the son of Guinea-Bissau's former president, has been sentenced to over six years in prison by a US court for leading an international ... Show more
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Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
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Fact check: Biden repeats his claim that he ‘got arrested’ defending civil rights. There’s still no evidence for it
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Quick Glance: Fact Check: Biden Repeats Claim of Arrest for Defending Civil Rights. Still No Evidence
- President Joe Biden reiterated his story of allegedly trying to defend the civil rights of Black Americans on 'The Howard Stern Show.' However, there is no evidence to support his claim of ever being arrested at a civil rights protest, as noted by 'The Washington Post' and 'PolitiFact.'
- Biden has told the story of his supposed presence at a specific protest in Delaware at least twice without mentioning an arrest. He stated that the police simply took him home on that day.
- It is impossible to prove definitively whether Biden was present at this or a similar protest over 60 years ago. He has also made other false claims about his personal life in the past.
- Biden falsely claimed to have 'driven an 18-wheeler' and that he never earned $400,000 in a year. During his 2020 presidential campaign, he claimed to have been 'arrested' as a US senator while trying to visit South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela in prison, which turned out to be untrue.
Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.
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Kyrgyzstan Blocks TikTok: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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White House unbowed on support for Israel despite growing frustration from progressives and unrest on campuses
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/joe-biden-israel-support-college-campus-protests/
Elon Musk and Javier Milei share their love of free markets in first meeting: Tesla boss shows Argentine president Texas factory where they talked about lithium ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Javier Milei Discuss Free Markets and Investment Opportunities
- Elon Musk and Argentine president Javier Milei met for the first time at Tesla's Texas factory.
- They discussed market liberation, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles, and investment opportunities.
- Milei unexpectedly won an election focused on spending cuts and inflation reduction.
- Both shared similar views on free markets and expressed support for Israel in conflicts.
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.
Lithuanian president commends Duda for influencing Trump's stance on Ukraine: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda believes that a meeting between Polish ...
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Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
Biden’s controversial ‘cannibalism’ remarks meet pushback in Papua New Guinea: President Joe Biden’s apparent suggestion his uncle may have been eaten by ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Controversial Cannibalism Remark Offends PNG Leader
- US President Joe Biden's remarks about his uncle's fate in Papua New Guinea during World War II offended Prime Minister James Marape, causing a diplomatic rift.
- Marape's statement highlighted that Biden seemed to suggest his uncle was consumed by cannibals, challenging the nation's reputation.
- During Australian PM Albanese's visit to PNG, he emphasized the strong defense ties and partnership between the two countries.
- White House press secretary Jean-Pierre defended Biden's comments, stressing the significance of honoring his uncle's sacrifice for the country.
Biden signs ‘vital’ Ukraine, Israel foreign aid bill: President Biden on Wednesday signed the $95 billion emergency foreign aid package, calling out “MAGA ...
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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.
Trump immunity hearing: US Supreme Court hearing begins - BBC News: The landmark case will decide whether an ex-president can be charged for allegedly illegal ...
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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.
A conservative strategist on how Joe Biden can win: Sarah Longwell says “double-haters” will decide the election
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Zelensky urges U.S. to send weapons quickly ahead of Russian offensive: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated that while U.S. lawmakers debated the ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Opinion | This Whole King Trump Thing Is Getting Awfully Literal: The former president’s claim that he has absolute immunity for criminal acts taken in office as ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/opinion/trump-immunity-supreme-court.html
Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
- Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.
- The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.
- The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.
- The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
White House issues photo of Biden meeting freed hostage Avigail Idan: ‘She’s remarkable’
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How a gag order showdown explains everything about Trump: Prosecutor Christopher Conroy captured the quintessential Donald Trump in a single sentence at the ...
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Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins
- An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.
- The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.
- The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
Biden marks Passover with statement of ‘ironclad’ support for Israel: President Biden marked the coming of Passover in a message Sunday, tying the Jewish holiday ...
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Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Iran’s drone and missile attack: Macron warns of risk of ‘conflagration in the region’ as Israeli war cabinet ...
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Biden canceling student debt for more than 277,000 borrowers: President Biden announced on Friday he would be canceling debt for more than 277,000 borrowers ...
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Quick Glance: Biden administration announces more student loan cancellation
- A new repayment arrangement by the Biden administration allows for the cancellation of student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers.
- Through the Education Department's SAVE Plan, nearly 8 million Americans have embraced the plan, with 4.5 million not paying due to lower incomes.
Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about: Anything would be more persuasive than Biden’s “don’t.”
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Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel: US also to probe Chinese shipbuilding as president’s re-election campaign fights for votes in ...
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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.
New York’s House Republicans call on Columbia president to resign amid protests: All 10 House Republicans from New York on Monday called on Columbia University ...
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Grand Jury Indicts Top Trump Aides, 11 Arizona Republicans Over 'Fake Electors' Scheme
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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.
Millions more go to Trump legal expenses as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign cash advantage
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Quick Glance: Millions more spent on Trump legal fees as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign funds lead
- Donald Trump’s leadership PAC spent as much money as it took in last month, with his legal bills remaining a top expense as the former president grappled both with the aftermath of losing a civil fraud case and prepared for the start of a historic criminal trial in a Manhattan court.
- Save America, the political action committee that has underwritten much of Trump’s legal expenses, spent nearly $3.7 million on legal-related expenses in March – nearly $3 out of every $4 it collected, according to a filing Saturday night with the Federal Election Commission.
- President Joe Biden alongside the Democratic National Committee increased their financial lead over Trump and the GOP in the past month.
- The financial boost for Kennedy, the vice presidential pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., represents a financial boon for his independent bid for the White House. His campaign received a $2 million donation from Nicole Shanahan in March and raised over $3 million more that same month, based on campaign filings.
South Africa election: Mbeki promises to rid ANC of 'rotten apples': South Africa's former president hits out at corruption within the governing party.
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Quick Glance: Support for South Africa's ANC around 40% before elections
- An Ipsos poll revealed that support for South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has dropped to just over 40%, weeks before an election that could bring about significant political change.
- While the ANC is still expected to secure the most votes on May 29, falling below 50% would require seeking coalition partners to govern, marking the first such alliance since Nelson Mandela led the party to power 30 years ago.
- The survey was based on face-to-face interviews with 2,545 registered voters across all nine provinces in March and April, boasting a margin of error of 1.9% at a 95% confidence level.
- The poll also highlighted rising voter discontent due to issues like unemployment, corruption, crime, and poor services, with the ANC considering potential coalition partners such as the economically liberal DA and the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Biden to speak at Morehouse College commencement, sparking faculty concerns: Morehouse College is set to announce that President Joe Biden will deliver its ...
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Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign during tense news conference
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A conservative strategist on how Joe Biden can win: Sarah Longwell says “double-haters” will decide the election
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DOJ rebuffs GOP’s second demand for Biden-Hur audio recordings: The Justice Department on Thursday for a second time declined to turn over audio recordings of ...
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Fifteen members of the storied Kennedy political family endorsed US President Joe Biden at a Philadelphia campaign event, with some joining him onstage ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Secures Kennedy Family Endorsement Amid RFK Jr Controversy
- Fifteen members of the Kennedy political dynasty backed U.S. President Joe Biden at an event in Philadelphia, distancing themselves from Robert F. Kennedy Jr's independent candidacy.
- Biden, a Democrat, faces a rematch with Republican Donald Trump in November, with concerns arising over potential spoiler effects from Kennedy's candidacy as a prominent anti-vaccine activist.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr, son of the late U.S. senator and presidential candidate, garners 15% voter support, contrasting with Biden's 39% and Trump's 38% in a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- Kennedy family members are expected to assist local volunteers in supporting Biden's campaign, following their endorsement at an event in Philadelphia.
REPO Act: Russian-Asset Seizure Law Spurs Debate Over Impact on Dollar: Congressional passage Tuesday of authority granting President Joe Biden new powers to ...
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Palestine's Ismail Haniya in Istanbul for talks with President Erdogan: Turkish president is set to discuss Israel's war on Gaza with leader of ...
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Quick Glance: Hamas Chief Meets Erdogan in Istanbul Visit
- Turkey's President Erdogan met Hamas chief Haniyeh in Istanbul to emphasize the importance of focusing on Gaza.
- Erdogan urged Palestinians to unite against Israeli aggression in Gaza.
- The meeting followed Erdogan's comparison of Hamas to Turkish independence fighters.
- Hamas expressed gratitude for Erdogan's support and criticized Israel's response to the meeting.
South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ strikes blow against President Yoon : Convicted former justice minister helps deliver resounding electoral victory for leftwing ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
Biden campaign makes new digital ad buy in Pennsylvania to court Nikki Haley supporters
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Czech president says over 1 million shells found for Ukraine: Czechia has discovered over a million pieces of artillery ammunition around the world that can be ...
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Kirby says Netanyahu was ‘very grateful’ for Biden’s support of Israel in phone call
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Biden told Netanyahu U.S. won't support an Israeli counterattack on Iran: Biden and his senior advisers are highly concerned an Israeli response to Iran ...
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Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report ... Show more
Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa: Bobrisky sentenced to six months in jail
- Police in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reported three individuals killed in a shootout with armed group Fano, marking the first violent incident in connection with the rebellion in the capital.
- Russian military instructors arrived in Niger to train the national army, enhancing Moscow's influence in the troubled Sahel region.
- Ghana's Vice President and ruling party presidential candidate opposes LGBTQ+ practices, citing religious and cultural norms.
- UN urges Mali to repeal ban on political activities, sparking tensions as the military junta fails to uphold promises of a return to civilian rule.
Biden appears in live interview with Howard Stern: President Joe Biden appeared on a live radio broadcast with interviewer Howard Stern on Friday ...
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Trump compares campus Israel protests to 2017 white nationalist rally: Donald Trump on Thursday criticized the mostly peaceful protests on U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
- Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.
- Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.
- Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.
- Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
Biden pardons 11 people and shortens the sentences of 5 others convicted of non-violent drug crimes
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Trump was going to dominate the courtroom. Instead, he is shrinking.: Trump wrongly thought he might win the presidency on the courtroom steps.
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A jury that will decide Trump’s fate begins to take shape as first criminal trial powers ahead
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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.
China Braces for Worst as It Becomes Punching Bag in US Election: With Beijing already becoming a top target in the US election campaign, President Xi Jinping’s ...
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Quick Glance: China Gears Up for Worst Amid US Election Focus
- Beijing becomes a top target in the US election campaign, prompting a measured response from China.
- China responds moderately to US actions such as symbolic tariffs and investigations.
- Emphasis on the importance of US relationship and reliance on American consumer.
- Efforts to stabilize US-China ties amidst election rhetoric and tensions.
Biden joins Howard Stern for live interview: President Biden joined radio host Howard Stern for a live interview Friday, sitting down with the broadcaster at his ...
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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
- President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.
- The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.
- The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.
- The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
Promises Joe Biden has made so far in his campaign for a second term: The president has made a number of promises on the campaign trail. Here are some of the ...
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Biden Moves to Finalize Set of Student-Debt Rules: President Joe Biden’s administration is moving closer to finalizing its “Plan B” to offer broad relief for ...
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Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump: Joe Biden will land a major union endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Secures Key Union Support
- Joe Biden will receive a major union endorsement from North America’s Building Trades Unions on Wednesday, with leaders crediting his infrastructure bill for the support.
- The Teamsters union, sought after by both Biden and Donald Trump, abstained from the vote but will endorse after their own convention.
- The union's backing for Biden is more enthusiastic than in 2020 and is intended to be a strong rebuke of Trump.
- The union praises Biden's efforts for workers, highlighting the created jobs, worker protections, and apprenticeship programs written into law.
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 ...
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Biden vows G7 response, ‘ironclad’ US support for Israel after Iran attacks: US president reiterates support for Israel in call with Netanyahu amid reports that ...
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What We Know About Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik: Dr. Shafik, who also goes by Minouche, is facing criticism from multiple sides over how she is handling ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/nemat-shafik-columbia-university-president.html
WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers campaign remarks at construction union conference: The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more ...
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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.
What Donald Trump Fears Most: A potential reckoning that he has spent a lifetime eluding could be coming.
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Biden says Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza ‘is a mistake’: President Biden on Tuesday called Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach to the war ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4584027-biden-says-netanyahus-approach-to-war-in-gaza-is-a-mistake/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
BREAKING: US House passes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine: Editors Note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with further details.
The U.S ...
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Iran threatens to annihilate Israel should it launch a major attack: DUBAI: An Israeli attack on Iranian territory could radically change dynamics and result in ...
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Ezra Chiloba: I'm worth Sh800 million: Former Communications Authority Director-General Ezra Chiloba has revealed that his net worth stands at Sh800 million ...
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RFK daughter on Biden endorsement: ‘This is the most important election of my lifetime’
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Trump co-defendant in classified documents case was told he’d be pardoned in a second term, notes in FBI interview say
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/nauta-classified-documents-trump-pardon-second-term/
DeSantis: Florida ‘will not comply’ with new Biden Title IX rules: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday his state “will not comply” with recently unveiled ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4621642-desantis-florida-will-not-comply-with-new-biden-title-ix-rules/
Comer: Criminal referrals in Biden probe could come ‘within weeks’: House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said Wednesday that ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4600059-comer-house-oversight-bidens-criminal-referrals/
"Your impeachment investigation is over": White House rejects Comer's Biden testimony invite
axios.com/2024/04/16/biden-white-house-comer-impeachment-inquiry-letter
Biden calls Trump unfit to lead the military and is off on details of uncle's death
apnews.com/article/biden-uncle-world-war-ii-cannibals-trump-4f3b7d1c988e041fbc07f60f952ca95f
Quick Glance: Biden's Cannibal Story Causes Confusion in Papua New Guinea
- Joe Biden's claim that his uncle was eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during World War Two has sparked confusion and criticism in the country.
- Official war records state that Finnegan died in a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean, with no mention of cannibalism or the plane being shot down.
- Analysts in Papua New Guinea consider Biden's comments unsubstantiated and poorly judged, especially as the US aims to strengthen ties with the country and counter Chinese influence in the region.
- Some residents were simply baffled by the remarks, while others found them unhelpful and damaging to Papua New Guinea's reputation, particularly after Biden cancelled a planned trip to the country last year.
New Biden rule protects privacy for women who get abortions: U.S. President Joe Biden's administration issued a final rule on Monday aimed at strengthening ...
reut.rs/49WWRIs
Kenyan military chief dies in helicopter crash, says president: Kenya’s military chief, Francis Ogolla, died in a helicopter crash in the western part of the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/africa/kenya-military-chief-dead-in-helicopter-crash-afr/
Biden campaign to stay on TikTok after president signs bill that could ban app: The Biden campaign plans to continue using TikTok to reach voters and spread its ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4619419-biden-campaign-to-stay-on-tiktok-after-president-signs-bill-that-could-ban-app/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions: There have been plenty of scary moments, including last week when DJT, the ex-president’s ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/rooting-for-trump-to-fail-has-made-his-stock-shorters-millions
Quick Glance: Profiting from Trump's Truth Social Appears Lucrative
- An amateur Wall Street investor group has made millions by betting against the stock price of Trump's social media company.
- Their bets are driven by the company's poor financials rather than personal feelings towards the former president.
- Despite paper profits of at least $200 million, they remain cautious due to the stock's volatility.
- Buyers of Trump's stock could amplify losses for short sellers through massive purchases and a potential 'short squeeze.'
Biden wins Pennsylvania Democratic primary: President Biden won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616184-biden-wins-pennsylvania-democratic-primary/
Kennedy’s ex-environmental colleagues sign letter urging him to drop White House bid
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4604949-kennedys-ex-colleagues-drop-bid/
Quick Glance: RFK Jr.'s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to End Presidential Bid
- Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”
- As an independent candidate for the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims he would be the “best environment president in American history,” drawing on his past as a crusading lawyer who went after polluters in New York.
- But dozens of Mr. Kennedy’s former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council are calling on him to withdraw from the race, in full-page advertisements sponsored by the group’s political arm that are expected to appear in newspapers in six swing states on Sunday.
- Separately, a dozen other national environmental organizations have issued an open letter calling Mr. Kennedy “ a “dangerous conspiracy theorist and a science denier” who promotes “toxic beliefs” on vaccines and on climate change.
March's inflation data had good and bad news about food: It's getting increasingly cheaper to eat at home.
axios.com/2024/04/10/march-cpi-food-inflation
The president must resolve America’s crisis of conscience on Gaza : To escape the dark shadow that the violence in Gaza has cast over his presidency ...
thehill.com/opinion/4589541-the-president-must-resolve-americas-crisis-of-conscience-on-gaza/
Biden announces preliminary deal with Micron for up to $6.14 bln in chip grants: U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Syracuse, New York, on Thursday and ...
reuters.com/technology/biden-announce-preliminary-deal-with-micron-up-614-bln-chip-grants-2024-04-25/
On Earth Day, Biden Spotlights Climate Investments to Contrast With Republicans: President Biden announced $7 billion more for solar power projects and pointed ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/biden-climate-young-voters.html
WATCH: Biden accepts endorsements from Kennedy family members at campaign event in Philadelphia
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-biden-accepts-endorsements-from-kennedy-family-members-at-campaign-event-in-philadelphia
Biden and Trump face enthusiasm test in battleground Pennsylvania: U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump go before voters on Tuesday's ...
reut.rs/49QD78Y
Trump’s extreme rhetoric is a mainstay of his 2024 campaign. Much of it could become a reality if he wins another term
cnn.com/2024/04/13/politics/trump-rhetoric/
Strong backing for Israel heard after Iran attack, as well as partisan bickering: "The world is on fire," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries posted ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/kirby-israel-iran-biden-attack-00152128
Biden's new student debt relief plan moves forward as a proposed regulation: The proposal was hashed out over the course of several hearings as part of a ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/bidens-new-student-debt-relief-plan-moves-forward-as-a-proposed-regulation
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