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Coinbase's Allies Join Crypto Firm's Case Against SEC: Paradigm, the Crypto Council for Innovation and others weighed in to support Coinbase's effort to ...
coindesk.com/policy/2024/03/19/coinbases-allies-join-crypto-firms-case-against-sec/
'Industry's Favorite Puppets': 16 Republican States Sue to Block LNG Pause: "The GOP will go to any length to please their Big Oil donors ...
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Wyoming governor vetoes bill to allow concealed carry in public schools and meetings
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Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, ending threat of partial shutdown: The Senate has passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that pushes any ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Baden-Württemberg entrepreneur: Screw billionaire Würth warns employees about AfD dictatorship
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/brief-an-25-000-beschaeftigte-schrauben-milliardaer-reinhold-wuerth-warnt-vor-afd-diktatur-a-dd88a542-7a7b-4ec8-93fb-710bb5df4495
Quick Glance: Würth Opposes AfD: Statement and Responses
- Billionaire Reinhold Würth takes a firm stand against the AfD in a letter to his over 25,000 employees.
- He emphasizes the freedom and prosperity in Germany compared to the Weimar era and criticizes voting for the AfD out of frustration.
- Reactions to the letter were mixed, with praise from politicians like the Finance Minister and criticism from the AfD faction.
- While some view Würth's engagement as exemplary, there is also criticism and discussions about his political involvement.
How Beyoncé Changed the Music Industry: From the surprise drop to music being released on Fridays, here are all the ways that Beyoncé has influenced the music ...
time.com/6961069/beyonce-music-industry/
Margot Friedländer in a top interview: "It's in your hands that this never happens again"
spiegel.de/politik/margot-friedlaender-spricht-im-spitzengespraech-ueber-nazi-graeueltaten-antisemitismus-und-vergebung-a-241e9f1e-10bd-43b3-82ec-90eb81e203e0
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
apnews.com/article/economy-growth-inflation-gdp-consumers-spending-rates-f7a7def8b17cff965a02c6d531582c49
Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape
reuters.com/world/europe/thousands-protest-against-hungarys-orban-after-former-insider-leaks-graft-case-2024-03-26/
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Former Vice President Mike Pence says he's not endorsing Trump: Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election ...
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Quick Glance: Mike Pence Rejects Trump's Endorsement
- Mike Pence says he will not be endorsing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
- This marks the end of a metamorphosis for Pence, who had long been seen as one of Trump's most loyal defenders but broke with his two-time running mate by refusing to go along with Trump's unconstitutional scheme after he lost the 2020 election.
- Pence made it clear that he had serious reservations about Trump's actions and policy stances, leading to his decision not to endorse Trump in this campaign.
- While Pence declined to say whom he would be voting for, he emphasized that it wouldn't be Biden, stating that he is a Republican and would never vote for Joe Biden.
Biden and Trump ask voters if they're 'better off' than they were 4 years ago. It's complicated
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Quick Glance: Biden Contrasts Himself with Trump Through 'Are You Better Off Today' Question
- President Joe Biden used the 'are you better off today than you were four years ago' question as a new line of attack against former President Donald Trump, reminding voters of the challenges during Trump's term.
- Biden also criticized Trump for his 'bloodbath' comment, emphasizing the need to reject political violence. He redirected the narrative by focusing on the 'better off' theme and highlighted the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.
- Furthermore, Biden underscored the progress made since Trump's presidency, including COVID-19 control, the return of 15 million jobs, and stock market recovery. Biden's campaign sees a resurgence of interest in a Biden-Trump rematch among voters.
- The article also mentions Biden's comments on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his support for Rep. Colin Allred, positioning Cruz as an ally of Trump. Biden conveyed the message that the focus should be on Trump's intentions and actions, rather than on himself.
Americans' emotions in the Biden-Trump rematch are uneven, poll finds: Many Americans are unenthusiastic about a November rematch of the 2020 presidential ...
apnews.com/article/democrats-republicans-emotions-election-poll-biden-trump-2d29d5b0be4fe11272ec372542b76b44
Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, praises 'very valuable' potential of Gaza's 'waterfront property'
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Quick Glance: Jared Kushner praises Gaza's 'waterfront property' potential
- Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s former White House adviser and his son-in-law, praised the “very valuable” potential of Gaza’s “waterfront property,” suggesting that Israel should remove civilians while it “cleans up” the area.
- Kushner emphasized the importance of relocating the civilian population from Gaza and subsequent 'clean-up' by Israel to develop the area.
- Kushner defended his statements against critics, emphasizing that the lives of the Palestinian people can only improve when the international community demands accountability from their leaders.
- The debate over the Israel-Hamas war has become a major theme in this year's U.S. presidential election, with divisions between Biden and Trump, as well as within their respective parties.
AfD and co. as a threat to investors: Bundesbank president sees rising right-wing extremism as a "threat to prosperity"
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/rechtsextremismus-bundesbankpraesident-warnt-vor-bedrohung-des-wohlstands-a-2d04039c-c58a-4678-a211-6bb98f716f83
Austria: On the madness of democracy: What the elections in Innsbruck can teach us about chaos theory - and why a possible federal government of SPÖ and ÖVP is ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/oesterreich-oevp-spoe-koalition-innsbruck-tursky-wahl-fpoe-kickl-1.6474718
Whakaata Māori celebrates 20 years of telling Māori stories: The broadcaster has survived the last two decades by staying true to its kaupapa, despite challenges ...
rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/512948/whakaata-maori-celebrates-20-years-of-telling-maori-stories
Government wants flying taxis to take off in 2 years: A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026.
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Biden's budget proposal: Family tax breaks, cheaper health care, more: President Joe Biden has issued a budget proposal for a second term aimed at getting ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
Over 130 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria’s northwest are rescued after weeks in captivity
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-nearly-300-abducted-schoolchildren-in-northwest-nigeria-freed-after-two-weeks/
The Costs of El Salvador’s Crime Crackdown: Bukele Has Reduced Homicides—but Eroded Democracy
foreignaffairs.com/central-america/bukele-costs-salvadors-crime-crackdown
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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga: PS Charles Hinga said the move was necessitated by the government's lack of adequate ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492183/rent-paid-by-civil-servants-to-increase-by-up-to-100pc-says-ps-hinga
A democracy demolition job, carried out silently: A democracy demolition job, carried out silently.
deccanherald.com/opinion/a-democracy-demolition-job-carried-out-silently-2943871
Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader : Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to stand down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.
independent.ie/irish-news/politics/leo-varadkar-to-step-down-as-taoiseach-and-fine-gael-leader/a2011295372.html
Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says: A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and ...
apnews.com/article/japan-lgbtq-samesex-marriage-ruling-court-f869fa7d2b22bfc1eafcd5d6a7c9d5a2
Quick Glance: Japanese High Court Rules Denial of Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
- A Japanese high court ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and urged immediate government action to address the lack of laws allowing for such unions.
- The court lacks the power to overturn the current marriage law, which limits marriage to a man and a woman. Government offices can continue to deny marriage status to same-sex couples unless the law is revised to include LGBTQ+ couples or a new law is enacted.
- The Sapporo High Court ruling emphasized that not permitting same-sex couples to marry and enjoy equal benefits as heterosexual couples violates their fundamental right to have a family.
- Japan is the only G7 nation that still excludes same-sex couples from legal marriage rights and spousal benefits.
New Zealand government to ban disposable e-cigarettes: The New Zealand government said on Wednesday it will ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-government-ban-disposable-e-cigarettes-2024-03-20/
Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/australia-housing-crisis-political-battle-federal-election-issue/103625554
Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations: Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing ...
apnews.com/article/japan-fighter-jet-plan-military-uk-italy-48e8f39c549232fe13ed67ddff0bfac4
Quick Glance: Japan Approves Sale of Fighter Jets to Other Nations
- Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries, moving away from its postwar pacifist principles.
- The decision to allow international arms sales aims to secure Japan’s role in the joint fighter jet project, build up the Japanese arms industry, and bolster its global security involvement.
- Japan is collaborating with Italy and the U.K. to develop an advanced fighter jet to replace its aging fleet, with the goal of exporting lethal weapons it coproduces for the first time.
- The approval to sell fighter jets comes with a revision in Japan’s arms equipment guidelines, permitting the export of coproduced lethal weapons to countries beyond project partners, aiming to defray development costs and enhance Japan's defense industry.
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Africa Live this week: 11-17 March 2024 - BBC News: Updates from across the African continent.
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Quick Glance: Current Events in Kenya and Haiti - BBC News
- A pro-Iranian Shia group in Nigeria has organized demonstrations advocating for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
- Water scarcity and power outages in Johannesburg are attributed to the heatwave and low reservoir levels.
- Chad's government has declared plans to provide free water and electricity to households until the end of the year.
- Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has agreed to meet with his counterpart Felix Tshisekedi from the Democratic Republic of Congo to address the crisis in eastern Congo.
Trabolgan holiday village enjoys record revenues of €10m due to Government Ukrainian business
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The U.S. and Israel have a ‘major credibility problem’: U.S. officials are carrying water on the world stage for an increasingly unpopular Israeli government ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/25/israel-united-states-credibility-confrontation/
State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/27/micheal-martin-to-brief-cabinet-on-intervention-in-sa-genocide-case-against-israel/
Quick Glance: Ireland Plans to Intervene in Genocide Case Against Israel
- Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, announced that Ireland intends to intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice.
- Upon government approval, this action will be submitted to the court in The Hague for the case involving Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention.
- The legal basis for Ireland's intervention remains undetermined at this stage.
- Sustained pressure from the opposition led Ireland to decide to intervene in the South Africa v Israel case after a thorough analysis and consultation to address the significant violations of international humanitarian law.
US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions
apnews.com/article/russian-iran-ballistic-missiles-ukraine-f12dc454b04f7cbe671d2c401e31390c
Quick Glance: US and G-7 Partners Warn Iran Over Potential Missile Supply to Russia
- The United States and its allies cautioned Iran on Friday about the possibility of facing new sanctions if it indeed plans to support Russia with ballistic missiles for the war against Ukraine.
- For months, the Biden administration has been sounding the alarm as Russia attempts to acquire ballistic missiles from Iran while Moscow struggles to replenish its diminishing stockpile.
- As of now, the US government has not verified the transfer of missiles from Iran to Russia. Nevertheless, American officials express concern over statements made by Iranian authorities hinting at an imminent deal.
- In January, the Democratic administration stated that although US intelligence officials had not confirmed the completion of a Russian-Iranian deal, they were worried about the active progress of Russia's negotiations to obtain missiles from Iran.
Observe AfD as a suspected case? What a court is now examining: Can the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution observe the entire AfD as a ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/afd-beobachtung-verdachtsfall-verfassungsschutz-prozess-100.html
Quick Glance: BR Investigation: Over 100 Right-Wing Extremists in AfD Bundestag
- Discovery of more than 100 right-wing extremists working in AfD Bundestag
- AfD faction dismisses investigation as part of a campaign
- Discussion on tightening rules in the Bundestag following the report
- Calls for protecting the parliament from right-wing extremist activities
Taiwan transportation ministry greenlights Tainan MRT Blue Line: Blue Line will run through Yongkang District, East District, Rende District
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5120643
Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/coalition-wont-support-immigration-legislation/103638462
Serbians petition against planned luxury project backed by Jared Kushner's firm: An opposition group in Serbia has launched a petition against a real estate ...
apnews.com/article/kushner-investment-trump-nato-serbia-kosovo-1f44cd2eee3c3e40c39f0ca5cbfaa970
Endangered Agave: Can Mezcal Avoid Tequila’s Destructive Legacy?: As drinkers around the world down Mexico’s smoky, agave-based spirit, producers in Puebla seek ...
globalpressjournal.com/americas/mexico/endangered-agave-can-mezcal-avoid-tequilas-destructive-legacy/
Argentina’s Far-Right Government Cuts State Funding To National Film Body INCAA: Javier Milei's government said it discovered a $4 million deficit partly ...
deadline.com/2024/03/incaa-argentina-javier-milei-ventana-sur-1235857108/
Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say: Evicting more people from state housing is ignorant to the consequences of poverty, the Greens say ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512050/kainga-ora-crackdown-government-s-move-cruel-greens-say
Winter gas threat grows in Victoria, NSW as offshore fields dry up: Gas users are in danger of winter shortfalls sooner than originally feared as ExxonMobil and ...
theage.com.au/business/the-economy/winter-gas-threat-grows-in-victoria-nsw-as-offshore-fields-dry-up-20240320-p5fdvb.html
Video appears to show French police using aggressive tactics against small boats carrying migrants across Channel
news.sky.com/story/video-appears-to-show-french-police-using-aggressive-tactics-against-small-boats-carrying-migrants-across-channel-13101048
Australia resumes funding for UNRWA and pledges more Gaza aid: Australia says it will restore funding to the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians ...
apnews.com/article/australia-unrwa-hamas-israel-gaza-funding-1b4bcb81251cf7eeed0904da9fe4144b
Quick Glance: Australia to Restore Palestinian Aid Funding to UNRWA
- Australia will resume funding to the United Nations aid agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, as announced by Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
- In January, the government froze funding after Israeli intelligence linked some UNRWA workers to a terrorist attack.
- While Canada and the EU will resume funding, the US, the major donor, has maintained a freeze.
- In addition to funding UNRWA, the government plans to provide assistance to Jordan and the UAE for aid drops, allocate funds to UNICEF for women and children in Gaza, and support the UN's humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup costs: Many Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases. But there's a catch. Often ...
apnews.com/article/medicaid-estate-recovery-nursing-homes-65d5e637e19dc27bd1bd3b097d239b53
Quick Glance: State Medicaid Offices Target Deceased Individuals' Assets for Cost Recovery
- While Salvatore LoGrande battled cancer and endured all the associated pains, his daughters made a commitment to maintain him in the white, steep-roofed house he painstakingly acquired many decades ago.
- Every state is mandated to routinely seek reimbursement from the assets of deceased individuals who relied on Medicaid in their final years, the taxpayer-funded health insurance for the poorest Americans.
- Certain critics posit that the program generates inadequately - around 1% - of the annual over $150 billion expenditure by Medicaid on long-term care.
- A Democratic legislator proposed abolishing the 'cruel' program entirely, citing that many states neglect to caution individuals signing up for Medicaid about the potential high bills and property claims awaiting their families postmortem.
US fighter jets strike storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen: U.S. fighter jets from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier struck three ...
apnews.com/article/houthi-yemen-airstrikes-military-red-sea-0f9ec3c7f85340f9b7f627b9c863f201
Modi Government Crackdown on Dissent Hits 'Crisis Point' Before Indian Elections: "The growing crackdown clearly shows the authorities' blatant disregard ...
commondreams.org/news/india-elections-2667583541
Karl, Campbell tear Olympics to shreds: What an absolute shambles.
news.com.au/sport/olympics/karl-stefanovic-cate-campbell-tear-brisbane-olympics-plan-to-shreds/news-story/6fc8a4e3e88738e389b1283f887d2a28
Hape Kerkeling speaks out in favor of banning the AfD and finds clear words: Hape Kerkeling has spoken out in favor of banning the AfD in an interview ...
stern.de/lifestyle/leute/hape-kerkeling-spricht-sich-fuer-afd-verbot-aus-und-findet-deutliche-worte--34532190.html
Quick Glance: Hape Kerkeling: Critique of AfD
- Hape Kerkeling discusses societal issues and the right-wing shift in Germany.
- He talks about combating the far-right, engaging with the AfD, and the role of humor.
- Kerkeling emphasizes the importance of learning from history and advocating for the ban of right-wing parties.
- He reflects on societal values and the significance of communication in addressing extremism.
Big stink at the fish market as ‘greedy’ tenants drag out design stoush: A former fish market boss says the new billion-dollar taxpayer funded building is ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/big-stink-at-the-fish-market-as-greedy-tenants-drag-out-design-stoush-20240312-p5fbui.html
Venezuela ruling party officially makes Maduro its candidate in the July presidential election
apnews.com/article/nicolas-maduro-venezuela-election-ban-e2da443396311023ca27671ab3d7938b
Natural gas exports have lax oversight that experts say could lead to a devastating explosion. It’s happened before
cnn.com/2024/03/20/climate/natural-gas-export-vapor-cloud-explosion/
Poland’s Post-Populist Rehab: How to Unwind an Illiberal Democracy: How to unwind an illiberal democracy.
foreignaffairs.com/poland/polands-post-populist-rehab
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Exclusive: Top international cyber conference heading to U.S. in 2025: InCyber Forum is hosting the first U.S. edition of the popular European conference in San ...
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Texas joins 15 other states in suing over natural gas application ban - UPI.com: Texas has joined 15 other states in suing to block the Biden ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/21/Texas-joins-15-other-states-in-suing-over-natural-gas-application-ban/3661711078088/
Corona policy: patient advocates call for reappraisal: Patient advocate Brysch joins the calls for a review of the Corona policy. The focus on those in need of ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/corona-aufarbeitung-brysch-patientenschuetzer-pflege-100.html
Government commits £117 million to protect UK Muslims from hate attacks: The money will be used to boost security at mosques, faith schools and Islamic community ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-11/government-commits-117-million-to-protect-uk-muslims-from-hate-attacks
Industry Elites Applaud Saudi Aramco CEO for Calling Oil Phaseout a 'Fantasy': "The fossil fuel industry has always pursued a strategy of delay when it comes ...
commondreams.org/news/saudi-aramco-oil-phaseout
Layoffs Hit Gearbox Staff Hours After Embracer Sale: Like clockwork
pushsquare.com/news/2024/03/layoffs-hit-gearbox-staff-hours-after-embracer-sale
BlackRock (BLK) Ditched by Texas Fund Shows Limits of Fink Persuasion: It was just weeks ago when BlackRock Inc. Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink took the ...
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Cognite Releases Industry's First Definitive Guide to Generative AI
cognite.com/en/press-release/cognite-releases-industrys-first-definitive-guide-to-generative-ai
Texas Unveils New Innovation Group to Boost the State's Chipmaking Hub: Texas has launched a new initiative to bolster the state's microchip ...
techtimes.com/articles/302801/20240321/texas-unveils-new-innovation-group-boost-state-chipmaking-hub.htm
El Paso, Elsewhere Dev Drags Industry’s ‘Sudden Silence’ In Uplifting Black Voices
kotaku.com/el-paso-elsewhere-strange-scaffold-black-in-gaming-1851352903
Dr Sultan Al Jaber receives leadership award for landmark UAE Consensus: CERAWeek in Texas recognises Cop28 president's role in delivering deal in Dubai
thenationalnews.com/uae/2024/03/19/dr-sultan-al-jaber-receives-leadership-award-for-landmark-uae-consensus/
Study: Colorado ban on oil and gas drilling will take a toll on education, destroy jobs, cut GDP
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The Best REIT Stocks to Buy: These seven undervalued real estate stocks pay dividends and trade at attractive prices.
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UK Signs Trade Pact With Texas in Effort to Boost Green Industry: The UK has signed a new trade pact with Texas, the second-largest state in the US ...
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Ageism Haunts Some Tech Workers in the Race to Get Hired: Hundreds of thousands of tech workers have been laid off since 2022. Some who don’t fit the young coder ...
wired.com/story/ageism-haunts-tech-workers-layoffs-race-to-get-hired/
New concrete batch permits offer relief. Houston need them now.: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved new concrete batch plant permit ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/concrete-batch-permits-tceq-lawsuit-pollution-18693516.php
SXSW 2024: 3 WTF tech products, including an AI Marilyn Monroe: SXSW's Creative Industry Expo's floor had everything from the super interesting to the quietly ...
mashable.com/article/sxsw-2024-creative-industries-expo-wtf-tech
Biggest-ever Texas wildfire could push beef prices higher for consumers in 2025: The fire could make ‘a tight situation even tighter,’ one analyst told ...
marketwatch.com/story/the-biggest-wildfire-in-texas-history-highlights-cattle-ranchers-challenges-and-could-push-beef-prices-higher-for-consumers-90f5ca2e
Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality: Sweden has formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military ...
apnews.com/article/sweden-nato-us-russia-ukraine-8372bc866c8ddcf42d2b8209fa5cd2b1
Quick Glance: Sweden Celebrates NATO Membership
- Almost two years after applying, many Swedes are relieved as Sweden officially joins NATO.
- Support for membership grew amidst Russian aggression in the region in the mid-2010s.
- Despite some opposition, most Swedes support NATO membership and feel safer.
- Increased military presence and cooperation post-NATO accession could spark public discussions.
Regulator would cap credit card late fees at $8, part of Biden's campaign against junk fees
apnews.com/article/credit-card-junk-late-fees-consumer-financial-16e3dc606a5e62cf3da01868ec627bc2
Quick Glance: Biden Sets Cap on Credit Card Fees
- The Biden administration has decided to cap all credit card fees, estimated to save Americans up to $10 billion a year.
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new regulations aim to reduce the average credit card fee from $32 to $8.
- Biden's efforts could eliminate a total of $20 billion in annual junk fees, including capping overdraft fees at $3.
- The Biden administration's economic leadership approval stands at 34% among U.S. adults, reflecting potential impacts of these measures.
How the value of local journalism for democracy is particularly evident right now
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Congress passes first package of spending bills just hours before shutdown deadline for key agencies
apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-senate-congress-budget-spending-7dfcb8d8682d5dc28c91af3702489d89
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorses Trump: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president ...
apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-endorsement-donald-trump-super-tuesday-422a2ec6f19917b46804b4cf6ee40371
Quick Glance: McConnell Backs Trump
- Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump for the presidency in a surprising turn, despite prior criticism and accusations following the Capitol attack.
- McConnell declared his support after Trump's Super Tuesday wins brought him closer to the GOP nomination.
- McConnell's endorsement lends institutional legitimacy to Trump's presidential candidacy and may sway other skeptical Republicans to fall in line.
- Despite past differences and criticism of Trump's behavior, McConnell announces his support for Trump, emphasizing the successes of their collaboration.
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The Gaza hospital where treatment is by torchlight and '13 babies died of malnutrition on one day'
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Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
- A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.
- Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.
- The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.
- The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
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