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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: Ukraine War: New US Military Aid and EU Accession
- The US Defense Department shares details of the new weapons package for Ukraine.
- EU Budget Commissioner voices financial concerns regarding a potential Ukraine accession.
- US President Biden announces immediate new military aid for Ukraine.
- Germany and Great Britain enhance defense cooperation in light of the Ukraine war.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Confiscate Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for Ukraine's ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine Prepares for Aid as US Increases Assistance
- The US has cleared billions in new weapons to stabilize the war front with Russia.
- The Biden administration is preparing a package including artillery shells, air defense munitions, and anti-tank munitions.
- The aid will support defending Ukrainian cities and positions, but a counteroffensive against Russia might not happen this year.
- Delays in Congress have allowed Russia to make gains, but the aid will provide much-needed support for Ukraine.
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
apnews.com/article/jobs-employers-noncompete-agreements-economy-pay-4d7b3eb8e143cfd52025c7f2f5259fc4
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Gordon Monson: Do you believe in miracles? I do, and here’s why.: Tribune columnist Gordon Monson discusses why he believes miracles happen and concedes he ...
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/23/gordon-monson-do-you-believe/
The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill ...
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Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot: The Alabama State Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would ensure President Biden ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617607-alabama-senate-passes-measure-ensuring-biden-can-be-on-ballot/
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
Courageous LDS scholar whose life and writings exemplified — and expounded on — earthly struggles dies at 44
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/23/courageous-lds-scholar-whose-life/
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-furious-in-tears-over-king-charles-decision/news-story/cf2233850121b9d243f4ead9abb51ac7
Tuberville misses Ukraine aid vote after railing against it: The Alabama Republican described Ukraine as a "black hole" in a more than 9 minute floor speech ...
businessinsider.com/tommy-tuberville-missed-vote-ukraine-aid-2024-4
These 18 Utah cities and towns still want clean energy, even as RMP backs off: In 2019, 16 Utah cities and towns and two counties set out to get 100% renewable ...
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/22/these-18-utah-cities-towns-still/
Bagley Cartoon: Bears Ears: Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Bears Ears
sltrib.com/opinion/bagley/2024/04/23/bagley-cartoon-bears-ears/
Here is when you should start watering your lawn in Salt Lake City: Tips to help Utahns know when and how much to water their lawns.
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/23/heres-when-you-should-start/
Consulado recuerda a votantes mexicanos en Utah la fecha límite para solventar irregularidades con el registro electoral
sltrib.com/news/2024/04/24/consulado-recuerda-votantes/
Deportations, free market labor, looking to Congress: Here’s how Utah governor candidates will respond to immigration.
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/04/24/deportations-free-market-labor/
New BYU coach Kevin Young gets his first recruit: A four-star out of Corner Canyon
sltrib.com/sports/byu-cougars/2024/04/22/new-byu-coach-kevin-young-gets-his/
‘American Idol’ recap: Gene Simmons’ advice to Alabama’s Triston Harper, Mia Matthews
al.com/life/2024/04/american-idol-episode-12-recap-way-to-go-alabama.html
United Methodist General Conference Alabama delegates: Removing anti-LGBTQ language top priority
al.com/news/2024/04/united-methodist-general-conference-alabama-delegates-removing-anti-lgbtq-language-top-priority.html
UAW's Fain braces for fight against politicians to win next union election at Mercedes
freep.com/story/money/cars/2024/04/22/uaw-fain-vw-chattanooga-mercedes-plants/73409616007/
Labor Organizer Jane McAlevey on UAW’s Astounding Victory in VW Tennessee & Her Fight Against Cancer
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/jane_mcalevey_uaw_volkswagen_us_labor
The CEO of a Utah bank is running for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, and upsetting older voters along the way
sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2024/04/23/ceo-utah-bank-is-running-us-senate/
Michigan football lands first recruit of Sherrone Moore era, top rated player in Illinois
freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2024/04/22/michigan-football-lands-nate-marshall-top-player-illinois/73413279007/
After Alabama court ruling, Louisiana Legislature considers law to protect IVF: The bill comes in response to an Alabame Supreme Court ruling that equated frozen ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/after-alabama-court-ruling-louisiana-legislature-considers-law-to-protect-ivf/article_a2b4f061-68d1-5a07-af83-5018afa34d10.html
Casagrande: Finally, something to celebrate in college football: How a podcast brought fans together to raise more than $1.1 million for charity.
al.com/sports/2024/04/casagrande-finally-something-to-celebrate-in-college-football.html
Is Rudy Gobert overrated? For the Timberwolves, he’s essential: The Athletic's player poll states Gobert is the most overrated player, but he's the kind of ...
theathletic.com/5434633/2024/04/22/rudy-gobert-timberwolves-player-poll/
Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Opening December 2024: The 387-room Grand Hyatt Deer Valley will be opening in Utah's Deer Valley Resort in late 2024 ...
onemileatatime.com/news/grand-hyatt-deer-valley/
Years after serious issues, Utah State says students feel safe. Here’s what students and staff told us.
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/04/23/years-after-serious-issues-utah/
Houston Texans: The importance of top-30 visits ahead of draft: The Houston Texans and the NFL's 31 teams host more than 30 visits with prospects ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-nfl-draft-top-30-visits-19413815.php
“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
spiegel.de/ausland/salman-rushdie-donald-trump-waere-bei-zweiter-amtszeit-schlimmer-a-3bfc8a05-b6ae-4359-82c4-64196549c33f
House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-apps/151942/a-bill-banning-tiktok-in-the-us-just-passed-the-house
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246256484/tesla-car-price-cuts-elon-musk-cybertruck
After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-und-deutschland-sollen-israel-staerkeren-schlag-gegen-iran-ausgeredet-haben-a-3d28020d-ae5c-4874-895c-38c6520fde59
America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/17/americas-trust-in-its-institutions-has-collapsed
A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
npr.org/2024/04/20/1246125248/black-bear-cub-trees-north-carolina-video
In Utah, the Town of Alta Thinks Small, With a School to Match: As a throwback ski destination, Alta thinks small, with a one-room public school to match.
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/us/alta-utah-public-school.html
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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Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
newsweek.com/tiffany-gomas-not-real-tiktok-video-ultra-right-beer-photo-1891657
Gavin Newsom targets Arizona — and Alabama — over abortion restrictions: The Democratic California governor is launching a new ad in Alabama as he unveils ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/21/gavin-newsom-arizona-alabama-abortion-restrictions-00153523
NFL Draft 2024: Last ride for Alabama’s Nick Saban: The former Crimson Tide coach will add to his SEC-record total of drafted players next week.
al.com/sports/2024/04/nfl-draft-2024-last-ride-for-alabamas-nick-saban.html
TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-fuer-moegliches-tiktok-verbot
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.
Jalen Hurts to buy air-conditioners for 10 Philadelphia schools: The Eagles quarterback is donating $200,000 for schools that lack adequate cooling.
al.com/sports/2024/04/jalen-hurts-to-buy-air-conditioners-for-10-philadelphia-schools.html
100-year-old owner bet big on Alta when he bought the Peruvian Lodge — and won: John Cahill, who turned 100 Thursday, bet on Alta when he bought the Peruvian ...
sltrib.com/sports/2024/04/20/100-year-old-owner-bet-big-alta/
Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties | DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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2024 GEICO 500 odds, picks and predictions: The NASCAR Cup Series moves to Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Ala., Sunday for the 2024 GEICO 500 ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/sports-betting/2024/04/21/2024-geico-500-odds-picks-and-predictions/73403838007/
Lou Groza Award winner Graham Nicholson transferring to Alabama: Lou Groza Award winner Graham Nicholson plans to transfer to Alabama. The former Miami of Ohio ...
apnews.com/article/alabama-transfer-kicker-graham-nicholson-b7f2356a23d1d3356a9bc5db5dd65f9d
Bagley Cartoon: With Allies Like These…: Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: With Allies Like These…
sltrib.com/opinion/bagley/2024/04/17/bagley-cartoon-with-allies-like/
This is Ryan Smith’s new ‘Plan A’ for Utah’s NHL arena: After originally thinking he would build a new arena, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith said Friday he prefers ...
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2024/04/19/this-is-ryan-smiths-new-plan-utahs/
After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-vw-plant-victory-uaw-sets-its-sights-mercedes-alabama-2024-04-20/
Great Salt Lake has chance to be healthy again for first time in over a decade: In a couple of months, the Great Salt Lake has a chance of reaching its healthy ...
sltrib.com/news/2024/04/20/great-salt-lake-has-chance-be/
UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/19/un-sicherheitsrat-usa-palaestina
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.
US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
wionews.com/world/blinken-says-us-not-involved-in-any-offensive-operation-713037
Utah officially has an NHL team: The NHL announced that Utah will have a team starting in the 2024-25 season.
sltrib.com/sports/2024/04/18/utah-officially-has-an-nhl-team/
Letter: Heat records are falling, but clean energy surges forward: “We are at a crossroad: Let’s surge towards safe and healthy days ahead for our communities.”
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/04/21/letter-heat-records-are-falling/
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
abcnews.go.com/US/bear-cub-recovering-after-dropped-bystander-picked-photos/story
Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
apnews.com/article/mayorkas-senate-impeachment-trial-democrats-29aa775c0e866f4160f320583f261a72
Utah’s Top Workplaces for 2024: You have more time to praise your employer: The nomination deadlines for this year's Salt Lake Tribune-sponsored Utah Top ...
sltrib.com/news/business/2024/04/21/utahs-top-workplaces-2024-you-have/
A new rule aims to fortify public lands against climate change. Here’s why Utah wants to fight it.
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/19/new-rule-aims-fortify-public-lands/
Look Ahead: Local events and things to do this week, April 21-27: Look Ahead: Earth Day at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium; three rock bands at Maverik Center; ...
sltrib.com/artsliving/2024/04/21/look-ahead-local-events-things-do/
Bagley Cartoon: With Allies Like These…: Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: With Allies Like These…
sltrib.com/opinion/bagley/2024/04/17/bagley-cartoon-with-allies-like/
How a productive March changed Great Salt Lake’s spring outlook: The Great Salt Lake is already the highest it's been in four years and could rise by 0 ...
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/16/how-productive-march-changed-great/
Anti-Death Penalty Advocates Urge U.N. Probe Into Alabama's Nitrogen Gas Execution
huffpost.com/entry/anti-death-penalty-groups-call-for-united-nations-investigation-into-nitrogen-execution_n_662445d5e4b0167f7bf51f7b
A Utah law, designed to help gig workers earn benefits, gets its first test: A Utah law that's meant to allow flexible workers — gig workers for app-based ...
sltrib.com/news/business/2024/04/20/utah-law-designed-help-gig-workers/
You Finished I.V.F. Can You Donate Embryos and Get a Tax Deduction?: Some people may consider donating embryos to researchers in light of Alabama’s I.V.F ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/your-money/ivf-embryos-donation-taxes.html
The Push to Store Renewable Energy in Massive Salt Caverns: Renewable power is used to produce hydrogen, which is stored in underground caverns until it is ...
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1243709966/college-student-parents-child-care-costs
With houses out of reach, condos could fill a need — but they’re expensive, too: Apartments could provide a more affordable way for middle class Utahns to ...
sltrib.com/news/homeprices/2024/04/19/houses-out-reach-condos-could-fill/
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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Biden nominee Miranda Holloway-Baggett could be Alabama’s first Black woman US Marshal
al.com/news/2024/04/biden-nominee-miranda-holloway-baggett-could-be-alabamas-first-black-woman-us-marshal.html
Cold air brings highs in the 50s, showers: Temperatures on Sunday will be significantly colder in metro Atlanta.
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/cold-air-bringing-highs-in-the-50s-showers/LRUAD5FK6NGP7JDCY5XCOFJIKI/
Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
nzz.ch/international/taliban-herrschaft-in-afghanistan-uno-beklagt-1600-menschenrechtsverstoesse-bei-inhaftierungen-durch-taliban-ld.1541939
Newsom calls out Republican abortion policies in Alabama ad: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is running a new abortion ad in Alabama and working with Democrats in ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-21/newsom-calls-out-gop-abortion-policies-in-alabama-ad
Alabama Mercedes workers to vote on union representation: Thousands of Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers will vote in May to determine if they want United Auto ...
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This 6-foot-8, 250-pound quarterback is taking the internet by storm: Jamar Graham, the reportedly 6-foot-8, 250-pound Tucker High School (Ga ...
usatodayhss.com/2024/jamar-graham-6-foot-8-250-pound-quarterback
Opinion: Poisonous ‘forever’ chemicals are likely in the Great Salt Lake. They should be banned.
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/19/opinion-poisonous-forever/
With NHL arena as a goal, Ryan Smith and SLC charge forward on new sports district
sltrib.com/news/2024/04/16/with-nhl-arena-goal-ryan-smith-slc/
A Utah cafe’s Japanese fluffy pancakes are mega-popular and Instagram-worthy: For now, a South Salt Lake cafe is the only place in Utah making Japanese-style ...
sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2024/04/18/utah-cafes-japanese-fluffy/
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