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Biden administration issues new rules on airline fees and refunds: The Biden administration is setting new rules on airline fees and refunds ...
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Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
Arizona House votes to repeal abortion ban, advancing issue to state Senate: GOP anxieties about the politics of a near-total abortion ban have led to an ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/arizona-abortion-ban/
About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
apnews.com/article/aarp-older-adults-retirement-savings-prices-c4f1353d97e8c0a9973c9c67a8eab800
Biden notches another union endorsement as building trades back reelection: President Joe Biden secured another union's backing on Wednesday as the organization ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-notches-another-union-endorsement-building-trades-back-reelection-2024-04-24/
Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers
apnews.com/article/joe-biden-union-endorsement-651dd9dd2eb8e16ab898366e9501dc4e
Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong: The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.
npr.org/2024/04/21/1244899635/civil-war-confederate-statue-markers-sign-history
‘Son of Hamas’ Mosab Hassan Yousef: ‘If we finish Rafah, we finish Hamas’: Back in the public sphere after Oct. 7, the former terror scion turned undercover Shin ...
timesofisrael.com/son-of-hamas-mosab-hassan-yousef-if-we-finish-rafah-we-finish-hamas/
Six-year-old still missing: Camera footage shows boy alone in residential area: Rescue workers and volunteers have been searching for a six-year-old since Monday ...
spiegel.de/panorama/gesellschaft/bremervoerde-arian-kamerabilder-zeigen-vermissten-jungen-durch-wohngebiet-laufen-a-ec58f369-2c57-437e-b7c2-7b0e4ec12b44
Meet the Birmingham Zoo's newest addition. The baby giraffe is the first giraffe born at the zoo since 2014.
The UK government has already chartered planes for deportations to Rwanda to start as early as July, but the legal headaches are far from over www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/uk-passes-rwanda-migrant-bill-whats-next
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
What Directors Love About Nicole Kidman: As the actress receives a life achievement award from the American Film Institute this week ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/movies/nicole-kidman-roles.html
Quick Glance: Nicole Kidman to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award
- Nicole Kidman is set to be the first Australian to receive the AFI Life Achievement Award.
- Prior to the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award ceremony, the Oscar-winning actress reflects on her first film, 'Bush Christmas' from 1983.
- Kidman had her breakthrough six years after 'Bush Christmas' in 'Dead Calm' from 1989, leading to international recognition.
- The 56-year-old actress will receive the AFI Life Achievement Award on Saturday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with the tribute airing on TNT and Turner Classic Movies at a later date.
Watch: A rare bird species, Blyth's Tragopan (Tragopan blythii), was recently spotted in the Phawngpui National Park in India’s north-eastern state of Mizoram ... Show more
“Seder in the Streets to Stop Arming Israel”: 100s Arrested at Jewish-Led Protest Near Schumer’s Home
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/schumer_seder
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers, school staff to be armed: State legislators in Tennessee passed a bill Tuesday allowing teachers and school ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/us/tennessee-teachers-gun-carry-bill/
May/June 2024: A collection of articles from the May/June 2024 issue of Foreign Affairs, including in-depth analysis, commentary ...
foreignaffairs.com/issues/2024/103/3
Surgeons perform first combined heart pump and pig kidney transplant: The first transplant surgery to combine a mechanical heart pump as well as a gene-edited ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/health/combined-heart-pump-pig-kidney-transplant/
Quick Glance: Revolutionary Transplant: Heart Pump and Pig Kidney
- The first transplant surgery combining a mechanical heart pump and a gene-edited pig kidney was successfully performed at NYU Langone Health.
- The patient, 54-year-old Lisa Pisano from New Jersey, received the heart pump and pig kidney due to heart failure and end-stage kidney disease.
- Experts view xenotransplants as crucial to addressing organ shortages by transplanting animal organs into humans.
- Gene editing aims to prevent the human immune system from rejecting the animal organs, facilitating successful transplantations.
Supreme Court to examine a federal-state conflict over emergency abortions: The case comes from Idaho, where the law banning abortions is sufficiently strict ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1244895306/supreme-court-emtala-abortions
Federal government raises its growth forecast slightly: The mood in the German economy has improved significantly for the third time in a row ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/bundesregierung-hebt-ihre-wachstumsprognose-leicht-19675081.html
In a first-of-its-kind procedure, a terminally ill patient from New Jersey has become the first person in the world to undergo a gene-edited pig kidney ... Show more abcnews.go.com/Health/woman-1st-patient-undergo-combined-heart-pump-implant-pig-kidney-transplant/story
Concerns over antisemitism rise as Jews begin observing Passover : Protests on college campuses related to the Israel-Hamas War have many Jews nervous heading ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246380646/concerns-over-antisemitism-rise-as-jews-begin-observing-passover
Pro-Palestinian protests planned for the White House Correspondents Association dinner
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/pro-palestinian-protests-white-house-correspondents-dinner-rcna149074
LIVE: ‘Stop arming Israel’ Passover protest held in BrooklynJewish Voice for Peace holds a “seder in the street” before a protest outside Senator Chuck ... Show more #Reuters #live #news #IsraelHamaswar #Gaza #Passover #Brooklyn #NYC www.reuters.com/
Minneapolis will bid to host Sundance Film Festival: Sundance Film Festival organizers have said they’re open to moving away from Utah in 2027 ...
startribune.com/minneapolis-considers-bid-to-host-sundance-film-festival/600361061/
'Antisemitism and anarchy': Rabbi urges Jewish students to leave Columbia for their safety
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/21/columbia-rabbi-jewish-students-protest/73406502007/
GM trucks drive Q1 profitability as EVs begin to gain traction: GM positive now that contract talks with the United Auto Workers are over, and its ability to ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2024/04/23/gm-trucks-drive-q1-profitability-as-evs-begin-to-gain-traction/73425637007/
130 million Americans routinely breathe unhealthy air, report finds: Climate change is making it harder to meet clean air goals, says the 25th annual State of ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246729103/unhealthy-dangerous-air-hurts-130-million-americans
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
The goal of the campus Jew-haters: To render Israel indefensible, in both senses of the word
timesofisrael.com/the-goal-of-the-campus-jew-haters-to-render-israel-indefensible-in-both-senses-of-the-word/
Commentary: Bought the wrong trousers? More retailers don't want you to return them
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/us-online-retail-return-policy-refund-waste-transport-4285776
Tennessee win for UAW could open road for labor in South: For the first time the UAW has successfully organized a foreign-owned auto plant in the South – a move ...
csmonitor.com/Business/2024/0423/volkswagen-uaw-labor-unions-south
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Jameela, baby gorilla born in Fort Worth, spends more time with new Cleveland zoo family
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Quick Glance: Jameela, Baby Gorilla Born in Fort Worth, Bonds with Cleveland Zoo Family
- The entire Cleveland Metroparks Zoo gorilla troop is accepting well the Fort Worth-born gorilla baby Jameela as they spend more time together, as per a video update on social media.
- Dr. Elena Less mentioned in the video the great behavior of Jameela's surrogate mom Freddy and Freddy's son Kayembe, who have been positively impacted by bonding with the baby.
- While tending to her two children simultaneously, Freddy is also guiding Kayembe on being gentle with his new little sister. She has intervened to correct Kayembe's behavior when he displayed aggression.
- Jameela was born several weeks premature by emergency C-section on Jan. 5 at the Fort Worth Zoo and had to be sent to Cleveland after her mother showed no interest in her. The Fort Worth Zoo attempted to find a surrogate mother among the other female gorillas with no success.
The ‘Squad’s’ Summer Lee beats back primary challenge : Although it was not the only factor in the race, the Israel-Hamas war undoubtedly hovered over the ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/summer-lee-wins-primary-00154023
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.
Planned Parenthood Plans $10 Million Boost for Democrats in North Carolina: The party is banking on abortion access as an issue to animate the state’s ...
nyti.ms/3xHg6bh
After the Yale University police arrested 60 pro-Palestinian demonstrators — 47 of them students — who had pitched a weekend-long encampment on a plaza at the ... Show more
Post-1948 order ‘at risk of decimation’ amid war in Gaza, Ukraine: Amnesty: Annual report from international human rights group details hypocrisy of some of the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/post-1948-order-at-risk-of-decimation-amid-war-in-gaza-ukraine-amnesty
Even immigration restrictionists stay away from GOP’s ‘invasion’ rhetoric: Republican use of the term “invasion” is putting party officials at odds with the ...
thehill.com/latino/4606438-immigration-gop-southern-border-invasion/
Met Police officers stop suspected thief while on stag do: The Met officers say they gave chase after a man tried to steal items from a restaurant in Barcelona.
bbc.com/news/articles/cv2xww02qy3o
A federal judge gave a green light to the National Association of Realtors’ settlement, paving the way for an overhaul of the way people buy and sell their ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/24/homes/nar-settlement-broker-commissions-approval/index.html
For National Poetry Month, tell NPR about a poem that's changed your life : Is there a poem that's stuck with you over the years? Tell NPR what it means to you.
npr.org/2024/04/22/1245847636/national-poetry-month-favorite-poems-tell-npr
Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar again in the spotlight fighting the conservative Supreme Court on abortion
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/solicitor-general-elizabeth-prelogar-idaho-abortion/
Cum-Ex public prosecutor resigns: an indictment of the German state: A passionately committed public prosecutor resigns and gives up her civil servant status and ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/kommentare/Ein-Armutszeugnis-fuer-den-deutschen-Staat-article24894025.html
Live updates: College campus protests continue after arrests at Columbia, Yale and NYU
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/campus-protests-palestine-gaza-live-updates-rcna148925
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
US new home sales rebound to six-month high; rising mortgage rates a concern: Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded in March from February's downwardly ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-new-home-sales-rebound-march-2024-04-23/
Yoko Ono to Receive Medal Honoring Her ‘Distinctively Inventive’ Life in Art: Yoko Ono will receive the Edward MacDowell Medal, a lifetime achievement award ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/yoko-ono-edward-macdowell-medal-lifetime-achievement-award-1235008499/
PEN America cancels awards ceremony after writers protest: PEN America has cancelled its annual Literary Awards ceremony after nearly half of the authors ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246578813/pen-america-cancels-awards-ceremony-writers-protest-gaza-response
Developers want to convert unused offices into housing — here's what's stopping them
nypost.com/2024/04/21/real-estate/why-nyc-office-conversion-projects-are-a-massive-boondoggle/
Severance Season 2 Wraps Production on Apple TV+ Series: Severance Season 2 has officially wrapped production on the highly anticipated next entry in the hit ...
comingsoon.net/tv/news/1677355-severance-season-2-production-wrap-apple-tv
Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S. be doing more?: Critics say the U.S. has been unwilling to push for measures in a global ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246293403/plastic-pollution-un-treaty-negotiations-waste-fossil-fuels-climate-change
Makeover to give Chicago Heights food pantry a supermarket feel: A federal grant will help Respond Now in Chicago Heights turn its food pantry into a space that ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/makeover-to-give-chicago-heights-food-pantry-a-supermarket-feel/
NFL launches new 'NFL 2K Playmakers' video game with Texans' C.J. Stroud as 2024 cover athlete
cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-launches-new-nfl-2k-playmakers-video-game-with-texans-c-j-stroud-as-2024-cover-athlete/
How the UAW’s win may change the South: For five decades, the southern United States has been an attractive location for foreign automakers to open plants thanks ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/business/uaw-south-jobs/
Only Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux have recorded more points in their first 50 #StanleyCup Playoff games than Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl ⛽️
Catch Game 2 ... Show more
Abortion rights group launches ad in Michigan, Wisconsin warning about RFK Jr.: An abortion-rights group is attacking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as extreme and unfit ...
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‘Mary Jane’ Review: When Parenting Means Intensive Care: Amy Herzog’s heartbreaker arrives on Broadway with Rachel McAdams as the alarmingly upbeat mother of a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/theater/mary-jane-review-rachel-mcadams.html
Quick Glance: Review: Rachel McAdams Shines in 'Mary Jane'
- In Amy Herzog's new, gut-wrenching play 'Mary Jane,' Rachel McAdams delivers an outstanding performance as an ordinary woman facing the unimaginable.
- McAdams portrays the main character Mary Jane, who cares for her severely ill son Alex, with touching nuance and authenticity.
- The play raises important questions about faith and uncertainty, leaving the audience with much to contemplate.
- McAdams' portrayal of Mary Jane is exceptional, showcasing her impressive range in this radiant Broadway debut.
Met Gala 2024: A Guide to the Theme, Hosts and How to Watch: What’s the dress code, who’s hosting, who’s going and how to watch.
nytimes.com/article/met-gala-theme-hosts-watch.html
Quick Glance: Looking Back at 6 Indian Icons at MET Gala
- Priyanka Chopra, Natasha Poonawalla, Deepika Padukone, Isha Ambani, Alia Bhatt, and Diya Mehta Jatia made statements with their outfits at different MET Galas.
- From Chopra's Ralph Lauren trench dress to Natasha's Schiaparelli x Sabyasachi look, Indian stars have dominated the stage with unique styles.
- From strappy satin gowns to Barbie-core pink, Indian icons have enriched the Met Gala with their creative outfits.
- Prabal Gurung seems to be the most popular designer choice for Indian icons, as several of them have showcased his creations on the red carpet.
Billionaires led by Robert Kraft stop cash for Columbia and call anti-Israeli mob 'f--king crazy'
nypost.com/2024/04/22/us-news/billionaires-stop-columbia-cash-over-anti-israel-protests/
Sugar-sweetened beverages are a big source of added sugars for Americans.
What Too Much Sugar Does to Your Body: The bitter truth: How too much sugar can harm your physical and mental health. Find out with the help of WebMD's ...
webmd.com/diabetes/ss/slideshow-diabetes-too-much-sugar
Watching the watchdogs: The media downplays a big legal story at its peril: Western outlets ignoring the unprecedented legal campaign against Israel ...
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/23/watching-the-watchdogs-the-media-downplays-a-big-legal-story-at-its
'Ban them all.' With Paris Games looming, Chinese doping scandal rocks Olympic sport
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246205969/china-swimming-doping-scandal-olympics
Americans love pets — but animal welfare wasn’t always in vogue. Here’s how we learned to open our hearts to animals
cnn.com/2024/04/23/us/our-kindred-creatures-book-animal-welfare-history-cec/
Which foods have the most plastics? You may be surprised: How much plastic is in the food you eat? Much more than you realize, experts say.
cnn.com/2024/04/22/health/plastics-food-wellness-scn/
The current DGB rental report shows: Rents in Rhineland-Palatinate have risen again. Above all, the trade union federation notes a drastic lack of social ... Show more
LISTEN: Supreme Court appears to favor Starbucks in case on union organizing protections
pbs.org/newshour/politics/listen-live-supreme-court-hears-case-involving-starbucks-and-protection-for-union-organizing
Germany targets Indian students to address labor shortages: Germany looks to tap into international student talent to keep its engineering and IT sectors afloat.
dw.com/en/germany-targets-indian-students-to-address-labor-shortages/a-68890502
Charity boss Gideon Falter calls on Met chief Mark Rowley to quit: Campaign Against Antisemitism leader Gideon Falter has told Good Morning Britain that Sir Mark ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/charity-boss-gideon-falter-calls-met-chief-mark-rowley-quit-20693294/
Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/middleeast/israeli-military-us-sanctions-west-bank-intl/
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
'Ban them all.' With Paris Games looming, Chinese doping scandal rocks Olympic sport
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246205969/china-swimming-doping-scandal-olympics
Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?: Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on ...
ft.com/content/b34e8bc8-9f78-45c8-a15b-3df9cdfd858f
Quick Glance: The Future of South Korea's Economy: An Analysis
- South Korea's economy is facing challenges as the country strives to adapt its traditional growth model and reduce its reliance on manufacturing.
- A massive investment in chip factories in Yongin aims to strengthen the position of South Korea's semiconductor industry, while economists express concerns about future growth.
- With an aging population and declining productivity, South Korea is at risk of economic challenges as the government clings to proven growth drivers.
- South Korean companies must assert themselves in a changing global economic landscape and increase their innovation capacity to secure future growth.
Melania Trump announces push to woo gay conservatives during Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, organizer says
abcnews.go.com/Politics/melania-trump-announces-push-woo-gay-conservatives-fundraiser/story
Charity boss Gideon Falter calls on Met chief Mark Rowley to quit: Campaign Against Antisemitism leader Gideon Falter has told Good Morning Britain that Sir Mark ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/charity-boss-gideon-falter-calls-met-chief-mark-rowley-quit-20693294/
Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise: It says the failure to answer questions raised by a BBC investigation is "totally ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68848842
Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson give more than promised for Maui fire: The Entertainment Industry Foundation says the People's Fund of Maui, an initiative started ...
apnews.com/article/oprah-winfrey-dwayne-johnson-maui-wildfires-donation-5cf7db9c2bdab098fdc723b2f36d4010
Biden moves to shield patients’ abortion records from GOP threats: Health officials said the rules would protect the privacy of women seeking abortions from GOP ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/22/abortion-medical-records-patients-biden-hipaa/
Job cuts: Proposal for 79 roles to go at airports, ports: Workers from teams such as boarder operations, intelligence and compliance service delivery are on the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514913/job-cuts-proposal-for-79-roles-to-go-at-airports-ports
New race-neutral kidney evaluation moves thousands of Black patients up transplant waitlist
goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/new-race-neutral-kidney-evaluation-moves-thousands-black-109039615
Delta is boosting pay for much of its workforce: Delta Air Lines is giving its flight attendants and ground employees a 5% raise, and boosting starting pay to at ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport-blog/delta-gives-flight-attendants-ground-workers-a-5-raise/2THKUWESRJF3RLWKF44D3QWJSA/
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
apnews.com/article/nursing-homes-minimum-staffing-rules-harris-wisconsin-6dbc7bee56d321ddf012fcadf30dfe15
Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
Brenda Blethyn quits Vera role after 14 series in emotional statement : Brenda Blethyn has announced she is quitting her role as DCI Vera Stanhope in the hit ITV ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/itv-veras-brenda-blethyn-role-32642259
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