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Key U.S. Senator Sinema agrees to $430 billion drug, energy bill: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democratic U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema said on Thursday she agreed to ...
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TikTok: US Congress passes bill that could see app banned: The app's owner, ByteDance, has nine months to sell its stake or face being blocked in the US.
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Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
War in Ukraine: US to send new aid right away, Biden says: The president says weapons and equipment will be sent to Kyiv "in the next few hours" ...
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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.
New Prince Louis birthday photo taken by Kate: A new photograph has been released to mark the sixth birthday of Prince Louis.
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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.
Grand jury indicts 18 in alleged Arizona fake elector scheme to re-elect Trump: A grand jury has indicted 18 people on charges that they took part in an Arizona ...
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Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder: Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
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Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters: A pro-Palestinian U.S. group filed a federal civil rights complaint against ...
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India opposition criticises Modi for 'hate speech': The PM accused opponents of wanting to give wealth to "infiltrators", in remarks seen as anti-Muslim.
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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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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.
Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Two men charged with spying for China under Official Secrets Act: Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court ...
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Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
GOP lawmakers cheer conservative media slams on Marjorie Taylor Greene: "Moscow Marjorie — incredible," one GOP member told Axios.
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LIVE: Gaza captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin's family speak to media: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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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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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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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.
Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly seven years in Lebanon, dead at 76
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Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...
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Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space: Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth.
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Naomi Klein: Jews Must Raise Their Voices for Palestine, Oppose the “False Idol of Zionism”
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300+ Arrested Outside Schumer's Home During Jewish-Led Seder Against Gaza Genocide
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Trump held his tongue on Ukraine aid. McConnell says it may have made the difference.
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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.
BREAKING: The United States effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Philippines, US troops begin annual combat drills : Nearly 17,000 Filipino and American troops will begin a three-week joint combat training exercise in the ...
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Senate Republicans set to defy Trump over the filibuster: McConnell repeatedly rebuffed demands by Trump to kill the filibuster.
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'Taylor Swift Act' and other efforts target sky-high concert ticket prices: The Taylor Swift concert ticket debacle two years ago is leading state and federal ...
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CORRECTION: TRUMP TRIAL LIVE: Opening statements begin in hush money trial of former president Donald Trump
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Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Society broke Spotify record: The Tortured Poets Society became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day, the platform said ...
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
The Sports Bra announces plans to franchise with investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian
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Quick Glance: The Sports Bra Announces Franchising Plans with Investment from Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian
- The Sports Bra, a now-iconic Portland destination that made history as the first women’s sports bar in the world, has announced plans to franchise and expand into other cities.
- Investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian - the husband of tennis legend Serena Williams - will fund the effort in partnership with Ohanian’s 776 Foundation. All returns from the investment will be invested back into girls’ and women’s sports via the foundation, the Sports Bra wrote in a post on Instagram.
- Owner Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in Portland in 2022, and the business thrived in a city and state that has consistently showcased strong support for women’s sports.
- But the growing hype around women’s sports is not unique to Portland. The popularity of women’s professional sports has seen a significant national uptick thanks, in part, to the emerging stardom of athletes like Sophia Smith, Caitlin Clark and others.
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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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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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.
At Brooklyn Seder Protest, Jewish New Yorkers Target Schumer Over Aid: Pro-Palestinian Jewish groups rallied near Chuck Schumer’s home on the second night of ...
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Congress, AAP and others: India's battered opposition takes on Modi: The unwieldy alliance has had leaders arrested and bank accounts frozen as it tries to ...
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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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JPMorgan warns of need for ‘reality check’ on phasing out fossil fuels: US bank says higher interest rates, inflation and global conflict have dented outlook for ...
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Quick Glance: JPMorgan warns of Need for 'Reality Check' on Phasing out Fossil Fuels
- JPMorgan warns of setbacks in transitioning to renewable energy due to higher interest rates, inflation, and global conflicts.
- Investment in renewable energy currently offers subpar returns, potentially leading to social unrest.
- JPMorgan forecasts increasing demand for oil and gas until 2030, highlighting challenges in transitioning to renewable energy.
- Wood Mackenzie warns of the impact of higher interest rates on transitioning to a global net-zero economy, especially for renewables and nuclear power.
Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York
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FBI and friends get two more years of warrantless FISA Section 702 snooping: US Senate kills reform amendment, Biden swiftly signs bill into law
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US Senate has agreement on FISA reauthorization, will vote on Friday night, Schumer says
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In race for his Senate seat, Joe Manchin endorses West Virginia Democratic Mayor Glenn Elliott
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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.
House passes foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, Indo-Pacific after months of dithering
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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.
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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Warner: Military equipment will be ‘in transit’ to Ukraine by next week if Biden signs bill
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Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients' morale: Joel Bueno shed tears of joy as his four-legged guests entered the intensive care unit where ...
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Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment
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Sydney church stabbing: Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged ...
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Billions in support against Russia: Zelenskyi 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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Boeing engineer says safety concerns are ignored inside plane maker: Whistleblower says he was told to ‘shut up’ after raising questions about 777 and 787 ...
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US Senate also approves billions in aid for Ukraine: After months of delay, the US Senate has now also waved through the billion-euro aid package for Ukraine ...
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Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine: Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever ...
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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 You See in the Dark by Rudy Gobert | The Players’ Tribune: This is the real Rudy Gobert: “I don’t think you’ll understand me unless you understand a bit of ...
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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.
Middle East updates: Germany resumes UNRWA cooperation: Germany will reestablish cooperation with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza ...
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BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...
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American leaders should stay out of internal Israeli politics, Israel's president says
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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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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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LIVE: US Senate expected to swiftly end impeachment of Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
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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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Paid articlePaid 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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Senate reaches deal to pass FISA reauthorization by deadline: After hours of stalemate, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced a deal Friday ...
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MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009: The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
The war between Israel and Iran has come out of the shadows, Jeremy Bowen writes: Whatever happens next, the rules of the "the game" between the two countries ...
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Scotland to ditch key climate change target: The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
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Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?: Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.
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US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe ...
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Hannah Gutierrez-Reed: Rust armourer sentenced to 18 months for Halyna Hutchins' death
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Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting
- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
US elections 2024: Nine Senate races to watch: Democrats face a tough fight in the Nov. 5 election preserving their narrow 51-49 majority in the U.S. Senate ...
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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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Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of Surveillance Law Just After It Expired: The law lapsed only briefly after a late-night deal that allowed votes on privacy ...
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India’s Lok Sabha Election Live: The world’s biggest democracy goes to the polls: Elections to India's lower house of parliament, the Lok Sabha ...
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In high-stakes Pennsylvania Senate race, can Casey and McCormick outrun Biden and Trump?
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Allred’s fundraising for Senate race passes O’Rourke’s 2018 pace: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred raised over $9.5 million for his U.S. Senate campaign in the first ...
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