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Rep. Summer Lee Wins Primary: “Opposing Genocide Is Good Politics and Good Policy”
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Quick Glance: Summer Lee Secures Key Victory in Pennsylvania Primary
  • Pennsylvania congresswoman Summer Lee successfully navigated a primary challenge on Tuesday, securing progressives one of their most crucial wins of this election cycle while preparing for an influx of pro-Israel funding targeting candidates supportive of a ceasefire.

  • During the primaries, Lee emerged victorious against local council member Bhavini Patel, who had raised concerns about the stance of the progressive “Squad” member on the Gaza ceasefire.

  • The resonance of this argument was evident among many of Lee’s supporters and local Democratic figures. The Allegheny County Democratic party formally endorsed Lee in February, marking their support for her for the first time after having backed her opponent in the 2022 primaries.

  • Despite the pro-Israel lobby staying out of the picture, a Super Pac intervened in Lee’s primary to bolster Patel’s campaign. The Moderate Pac, with a mission to back centrist Democrats and significant funding from Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, allocated over $600,000 to support Patel.
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Biden slams Trump on reproductive rights in Tampa speech: It's the president's first Florida stop since rulings in two key cases impacting abortion access.
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Biden slams Trump on reproductive rights in Tampa speech
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.
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Students’ demand for safe roads goes unheeded: Students from various educational institutions in Dhaka took to the streets protesting against the deaths of ...
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Students’ demand for safe roads goes unheeded
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26 best Swiss watch brands you might not know – but absolutely should: The best Swiss watch brands that cater to every man's budget from affordable to luxury ...
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26 best Swiss watch brands you might not know – but absolutely should
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system: Elaiyakumar battled immense odds to educate himself. He now believes the NDA ...
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
Quick Glance: Can the BJP Make Inroads in the Southern Indian States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala?
  • The BJP may increase its vote share in these states, but votes may not translate into seats in parliament.

  • The BJP has had a poor electoral track record in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Despite aggressively wooing Tamil voters, polls suggest that the party may not win seats in the parliaments of these states.

  • In Tamil Nadu, the BJP is focusing on promoting Modi and a Tamil leader to attract young voters. In Kerala, the party is trying to court the support of the Christian community and showcase Modi's development strategy.

  • Despite intense campaigning in both states, it is expected that the DMK-Congress alliance will sweep all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu and the Congress-led UDF will secure 17 out of 20 seats in Kerala. The BJP may only see an increase in its vote share without winning any seats.
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I tried Hotpod Yoga in Taunton – this is what I thought: Hotpod Yoga has successfully re-opened in a new location in Taunton after it was forced to pack up and ...
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I tried Hotpod Yoga in Taunton – this is what I thought
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Two Human Capital Ministry officials resign amid public university protests: Sandra Pettovello’s right-hand man and a liaison with social movements were the ...
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Two Human Capital Ministry officials resign amid public university ...
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Why is Labour Day a public holiday in Sweden and Norway but not in Denmark?: People in Sweden and Norway have the day off on May 1st, but a large section of the ...
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Why is Labour Day a public holiday in Sweden and Norway but not in ...
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Rewilding the Digital Landscape: A New Vision for the Internet: In the digital realm, a movement is taking root, inspired by ecological "rewilding" ...
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Rewilding the Digital Landscape: A New Vision for the Internet
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IED blast in Manipur: Explosion at National Highway 2 of ethnic violence-hit Kangpokpi district leaves craters, cracks | Mint
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IED blast in Manipur: Explosion at National Highway 2 of ethnic ...
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NC church was once a courthouse. Now, it’s part of movement to preserve Black history.
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NC church was once a courthouse. Now, it’s part of movement to preserve ...
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Please explain Slow Fashion: Slow fashion is about prioritizing quality over quantity, sustainability, and making ethical choices
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Please explain Slow Fashion
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Brazil’s Largest Port Sees 15.9% Increase in Cargo Movement in Early 2024: In early 2024, the bustling Port of Santos in southeast Brazil, not only the largest ...
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Brazil’s Largest Port Sees 15.9% Increase in Cargo Movement in Early 2024
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Doritos and Oreos for Dinner? Big Junk Food Steps Up Its Push: Meanwhile, the multibillion-dollar industry is telling the anti-processed foods movement to chill ...
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Doritos and Oreos for Dinner? Big Junk Food Steps Up Its Push
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The SNP cannot be saved, but indy can still be salvaged: We’re watching the final act of the current iteration of Scottish nationalism. It’s a pitiful spectacle ...
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The SNP cannot be saved, but indy can still be salvaged
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Biden moves to block abortion records from investigators: Updated privacy rules are meant to protect patients seeking an abortion, as well as health care ...
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Biden moves to block abortion records from investigators
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Keighley Scout movement in St George's Day parade & service: KEIGHLEY'S Scout movement turned out in force today (April 21) for its annual St George's Day parade ...
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Keighley Scout movement in St George's Day parade & service
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Drive time for abortions are longest in low-income, diverse areas across U.S.: Out-of-state travel for abortion surged after Roe was overturned.
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Drive time for abortions are longest in low-income, diverse areas across U ...
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Ultimate Black Panther's Queen of Wakanda Faces Off Against an MCU Icon: The new Ultimate Marvel Universe is pitting two Wakandan icons against each other ...
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Ultimate Black Panther's Queen of Wakanda Faces Off Against an MCU ...
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10 MCU Characters You Didn't Know Were Inspired By Mythology: The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a world of modern myths. But the characters within its ...
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10 MCU Characters You Didn't Know Were Inspired By Mythology
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How Apple Could Help Small Businesses--and the Environment--by Making its Devices Easier to Repair
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How Apple Could Help Small Businesses--and the Environment--by Making its ...
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Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope: The promise of the Congress and CPI(M) to include disability as a specific ground for discrimination ...
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Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope
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UAW conquers hostile political terrain with Tennessee win: The vote by workers at a Chattanooga VW plant to join the union tested its renewed organizing effort ...
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UAW conquers hostile political terrain with Tennessee win
Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
  • Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.

  • Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.

  • The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.

  • The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
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Oxford shuts down institute run by Elon Musk-backed philosopher: Nick Bostrom’s Future of Humanity Institute closed this week in what Swedish-born philosopher ...
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Oxford shuts down institute run by Elon Musk-backed philosopher
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Bangladesh taking up projects to tackle climate change: PM: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh Climate Development Partnership (BCDP) has ...
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Bangladesh taking up projects to tackle climate change: PM
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Why Are Feminists Still Dismissed As Man-Haters In 2024?: Why are proud feminists like me still dismissed as ‘man-haters’? asks author and activist Gina Martin ...
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Why Are Feminists Still Dismissed As Man-Haters In 2024?
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Milei’s presidency has Peronism at a crossroads. What now?: Plagued by infighting over leadership and its place as the opposition, Argentina’s largest political ...
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Milei’s presidency has Peronism at a crossroads. What now?
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Butterfield up on NYSE: The RG/BSX remained unchanged Monday, as there was no trading movement among domestic companies on the Bermuda Stock Exchange ...
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Butterfield up on NYSE
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10 New Watches That Prove Rose Gold Is the Metal of the Moment: From Patek Philippe to Rolex, rose gold is the metal of the moment.
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10 New Watches That Prove Rose Gold Is the Metal of the Moment
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Will the new EU disability card guarantee freedom of movement for everyone?: Around one in four people over the age of 16 were living with some form of ...
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Will the new EU disability card guarantee freedom of movement for ...
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How to spot signs of Parkinson’s and treatments available: One in 37 people in the UK will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in their lifetime ...
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How to spot signs of Parkinson’s and treatments available
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Researchers map protein network dynamics during cell division: An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has mapped the movement of ...
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Researchers map protein network dynamics during cell division
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‘Nowhere near a done deal.’ Will lingering distrust scuttle revived CATS Red Line plans?
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EU proposes some free movement for UK young people: The EU Commission says UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.
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EU proposes some free movement for UK young people
Quick Glance: UK rejects mobility agreement with Europe for young people
  • The government has ruled out any post-Brexit deal that would make it easier for young Britons to live, study, and work in the EU.

  • Labour also rejected the possibility of an EU-wide scheme and prefers to improve the UK's working relationship with the EU within their red lines.

  • A campaign group urged MPs to listen to British young people who deserve the opportunities presented by the plan.

  • The EU suggested that Britain had expressed interest in youth mobility deals with individual member states but favored an EU-wide approach to ensure equal treatment for all members.