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Exclusive: US airlines, unions urge Biden administration not to approve more China flights
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The Dow flies higher on United and other airlines stocks: The stock market opened higher on Wednesday as Treasury yields retreated
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A United Airlines Boeing plane experienced major turbulence that left 7 injured: None of the injuries were serious. It was the 15th safety incident impacting ...
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China’s rival to Boeing and Airbus looks to Asia first: Aircraft maker hopes C919 will pick up initial overseas orders in south-east Asia
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Liz Cambage explodes in violent brain snap: Liz Cambage has found herself involved in yet another unsavoury incident on the basketball court that saw her ejected ...
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Bangkok, Thailand to European cities from only $249 USD one-way (May-Jun dates): Cheap flights from Bangkok, Thailand to European cities from only $249 USD ...
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Singapore Airshow kicks off with aerial displays; Boeing and China's Comac announce new orders
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China's Huawei Offers a Blueprint for Comac's Aircraft Sales: China’s Comac is trying to break up the Airbus-Boeing duopoly. There’s already a playbook ...
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Budapest, Hungary to Auckland, New Zealand for only €676 roundtrip (May dates): Cheap flights from Budapest, Hungary to Auckland, New Zealand for only €676 ...
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United Puts Boeing on Notice. It’s Looking at Other Jets.: United Airlines management expressed frustration with Boeing on its fourth-quarter earnings conference ...
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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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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Protests Outside and Fistfight Inside Georgian Parliament Over “Foreign Agent Law”
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Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Donald Trump: How he becomes the star of a political thriller: A criminal trial that would make screenwriters green with envy begins in New York ...
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Apple renews For All Mankind and announces a spinoff series set in the Soviet Union
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Quick Glance: Apple TV+ Announces For All Mankind Renewal and Spinoff
- Today is a day of celebration.
- For All Mankind gets a renewal and a spinoff titled Star City.
- The series explores an alternate history, imagining the scenario if America had not been the first to reach the moon.
- Expanding the For All Mankind universe with the spinoff Star City provides a new perspective on the space race from the Soviet angle.
Protesters demand Georgia government withdraw proposed 'Russian law': Critics say the bill mirrors similar legislation introduced by President Vladimir Putin in ...
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Putin Urges Restraint in Call With Iran's Raisi: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on ...
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Quick Glance: Call for Restraint: Putin Engages With Iran's Raisi
- During a phone call with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned against further escalation in the Middle East, emphasizing the potential 'catastrophic consequences.'
- Putin expressed the expectation for all parties to exhibit reasonable restraint to prevent a new round of confrontation that could lead to 'catastrophic consequences' for the entire region, as outlined by the Kremlin's report on the call.
- The already tense situation in the Middle East heightened over the weekend following Iran and its allies launching over 300 missiles and drones towards Israel. Israel reported successfully intercepting 99% of the projectiles using air defense systems.
- Moscow and Iran share strong military and political ties. The call on Tuesday was initiated at the request of the Iranian side.
EU Parliament Approves Rules for National Bans of Russian LNG, Fails to Address Transshipments
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'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sentencing: Watch live: A movie weapons supervisor has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal shooting of a ...
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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.
NCAA women's title game: Early figures make it most-watched hoops game in 5 years
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Japan is giving Washington 250 new cherry trees to replace those to be lost in construction work
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Quick Glance: Japan to Gift Washington 250 New Cherry Trees
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will gift the United States 250 new cherry trees to replace the ones being removed.
- In 1912, the first lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda planted the original cherry trees, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries.
- The cherry tree gift signifies the strong alliance between the U.S. and Japan as they discuss Pacific security matters.
- The Tidal Basin, a reservoir in Washington with a high concentration of cherry blossom trees, is undergoing renovations, prompting Japan to offer new saplings.
Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban's takeover: Since the Taliban came to power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
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Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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11 Killed in Russian Strike on Ukraine City: A Russian strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv Wednesday killed 11 people and 20 wounded more ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine War: Chernihiv Hit by Russian Rocket Strike
- Chernihiv targeted again with Russian rocket strikes resulting in multiple deaths
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls for increased air defense from allies
- Kremlin confirms reduction of troops in conflict region of Nagorno-Karabakh
- Charkiv at risk of becoming 'second Aleppo' - fatalities and injuries reported
At least 10 killed in Russian attack on Chernihiv, Zelensky says | DPA: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more air defence support from Western ...
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US proposes debt to fund Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets: Hope that Washington’s idea could generate tens of billions in cash for Kyiv
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Russia, Iran turning Israel and Ukraine into ‘battlefield laboratories,’ experts say
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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.
Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’: Fan footage has shown the carefree moment Travis Kelce lifts Taylor Swift over his head during a Dom Dolla set at ...
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Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
- Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'
- Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.
- She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.
- Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
Muslims as an electoral potential in the USA: Islam has been part of the nation since the USA was founded, and more and more immigrants from the Middle East and ...
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'Golden Bachelor' couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announce they are divorcing
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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader's memoir to be published in October: The anti-corruption campaigner began work on his book while recovering from his ...
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Quick Glance: Aleksei Navalny's Memoir: Defiance and Inspiration
- Before his death, Aleksei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, documented his life and activism in a memoir.
- 'Patriot,' the memoir, is set for release in October with a substantial initial print run and international availability.
- Despite facing various challenges from the Russian government, Navalny's memoir stands as a bold statement of resistance.
- His widow hopes that the memoir will encourage others to stand up for justice and uphold important values.
Germany urges dozen of allies to send air defence systems to Ukraine: Berlin launches global call to help protect cities, troops and infrastructure from Russia’s ...
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Watch: Italy’s Mount Etna Blows Rare ‘Vortex Rings’ Into Sky: The “volcanic vortex rings” are a rare phenomenon generated by the combination of rapid gas release ...
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Nepotism in Russia: Putin's former college friend appointed supreme judge: From now on, the Russian judiciary will be led by an old companion of the Kremlin ...
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Russian Oil Is Once Again Trading Far Above the G-7’s Price Cap Everywhere: Russian oil is trading far in excess of a Group of Seven price cap that’s supposed to ...
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Ukraine Latest News: Chernihiv Hit by Deadly Russian Missile Attack - Bloomberg: Russian forces attacked Chernihiv killing and wounding several people in a ...
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Belgian leader announces probe into suspected Russian interference in EU elections
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O.J. Simpson: 1947 - 2024: O.J. Simpson, the American football star and actor who was acquitted in a sensational 1995 trial of murdering his former wife but was ...
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Russian, Iranian foreign ministers warn against further escalation in Middle East
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Ukraine war: Deadly Russian missile strikes hit Chernihiv north of Kyiv: Four people have been killed after three missiles hit near the centre of Chernihiv ...
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EU Court Reverses EU Sanctions on Two Russian Businessmen: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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'Armenia is pivoting to the West. It's time for Europe to step up': In an op-ed for 'Le Monde,' former NATO Secretary-General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen ...
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Child sexual abuse content growing online with AI-made images, report says: More children and families extorted with AI-made photos and videos ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/16/child-sexual-abuse-content-online-ai
Ukraine war: Russian double-tap strikes hit civilians then rescuers too: Russia is following up initial attacks with repeat strikes targeting rescuers treating ...
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Norway says it is handing over F-16s to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russian rear
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G7 finance leaders pledge cooperation on Iran sanctions, frozen Russian assets: Finance leaders from the Group of Seven industrial democracies on Wednesday ...
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An Irish Liquidator Plays Cat and Mouse With Russian Jets: A Dublin court has ruled that the assets of a pair of Irish subsidiaries of a Moscow company are fair ...
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Tomorrow's "cannon fodder": War museums prepare Russian students for early death: “Special military operations” museums are springing up like mushrooms in ...
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Letitia James Celebrates Two Wins in One Week: James reached an agreement with Stephen Affatato and his company, Affa Organics, after he destroyed parts of the ...
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Trial kicks off with a setback for ex-President Trump: For the first time in US history, a criminal trial against an ex-president has begun ...
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Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books: Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in ...
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Russian poetry prize bans entries from transgender people: A Russian poetry competition has banned transgender people from submitting entries this year ...
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EU court rules in favour of Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven in blow to sanctions regime
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Russian Peacekeepers Withdrawing From Nagorno-Karabakh, Kremlin Confirms: The Kremlin confirmed Azerbaijani media reports on Wednesday that Russian peacekeepers ...
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Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador, sentenced to 15 years for serving as secret agent for Cuba
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Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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U.S. Teases New Sanctions Targeting Russian Arctic LNG; "There will be more, I promise" Official Says
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Ukraine's air defenses full of holes: Russia's attacks are becoming more devastating
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Russian peacekeepers started withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh: Kremlin: Russian peacekeepers have begun withdrawing from Nagorno-Karabakh following Azerbaijan’s ...
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Russian attack kills at least 13 in Ukraine's Chernihiv, officials say: A Russian missile attack killed at least 13 residents and damaged buildings and municipal ...
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FCC: Internet providers must be more transparent in new cost labels: Internet service providers will be required to be more transparent about the cost and ...
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Quick Glance: Broadband customers receive detailed price and performance information
- Starting today, the transparency of broadband services for internet users is being enhanced.
- The Federal Communications Commission has mandated that broadband providers must display all details regarding the pricing and performance of their services in clear labels.
- These labels provide clear and easily understandable information about price, speed, data allowances, and other aspects of high-speed internet service.
- The Affordable Connectivity Program has already enrolled over 23 million households across all 50 states, territories, and federally recognized tribal lands.
Putin's propaganda fuels Trump's isolationism: Many Americans are tired of the war in Ukraine. This is deliberately fueled by Russian propaganda on the Internet ...
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Moscow's losses in Ukraine: BBC counts more than 50,000 fallen Russian soldiers: Russia is paying a high price for its war of aggression in Ukraine ...
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She Photographed Russian Political Prisoners. Now She's Charged With 'Extremism.'
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/16/she-photographed-russian-political-prisoners-now-shes-charged-with-extremism-a84848
Exclusive: Russia and China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions
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Russian court orders retrial of physicist jailed for treason: Russia's Supreme Court on Wednesday annulled a treason verdict against a physicist sentenced to 12 ...
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Zelensky urges West for more air defence aid during Vilnius trip | DPA: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the West to provide further military aid ...
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After 100 Years, Lake Tahoe Is Seeing An Old Friend: The Sandhill Crane: Sandhill cranes are returning to the Lake Tahoe basin after a century long hiatus in ...
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EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences: The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/eu-leaders-under-pressure-to-bolster-ukraines-struggling-air-defences
Christine Lagarde says US plan to raise debt against Russian assets carries legal risk
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Russian Shelling Kills 4 in Ukraine's Donetsk Region: Russian shelling killed four people in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, authorities said Monday ...
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Thousands evacuated as Orsk dam burst worsens Russia floods: Authorities say they are working to stem flooding in Orsk, about 1,800km southeast of Moscow.
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Ukraine war: Key power plant near Kyiv destroyed by Russian strikes: One of Ukraine's main electricity providers says the Trypillya plant can no longer generate ...
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Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins: The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the ...
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EU and Ukraine explore special tribunal for Putin and war officials: Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian political and military officials could have a ...
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After demands from Australia: USA considers ending prosecution of Julian Assange: “We are looking into it”: With this short sentence, US President Joe Biden ...
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Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
FBI concerned about possible coordinated attack in US after Russia massacre: The FBI is concerned about the possibility of an organized attack in the United ...
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Impending escalation: Israel's military on full alert due to possible Iranian retaliation
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AOC Recalls the ‘Trauma’ of Seeing Deepfake Porn of Herself : Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described the experience of stumbling upon AI-generated porn of herself ...
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Here's the new plan to boost background checks for guns bought at shows or online
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Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting U.S. election have begun
reuters.com/world/us/microsoft-finds-russian-influence-operations-targeting-us-election-have-slowly-2024-04-17/
Ukraine's power plants at the mercy of Russian missiles: Russia now frequently targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure in an attempt to cripple the country.
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Russian Missile Barrage on Ukraine City Kills 16: Three Russian cruise missiles crashed into the center of the historic Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday ...
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After the destruction of the prototype: Russians upgrade their "turtle tank": More than a week ago, the first "turtle tank" was spotted in Ukraine ...
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Russian missile strike targets cities across Ukraine: Ukrainian authorities reported blasts in the country's northeastern, southern and western regions on ...
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Body of construction worker missing after Key Bridge collapse recovered: USCG: Among the six workers killed in the disaster, three remain missing.
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Quick Glance: Successful Recovery of Missing Construction Worker After Key Bridge Collapse
- Authorities announced the successful recovery of a construction worker who had been missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.
- The worker identified as Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval was 38 years old and recognized by the Unified Command.
- Three workers are still missing and presumed deceased, including Miguel Luna, a father of five from Usulutan, California, in El Salvador, as reported by his family to ABC News.
- Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore expressed that the retrieval of the third victim "moves us one step closer to closure," while emphasizing that he continues to stand with families awaiting news of their loved ones.
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