NAACP Image Awards: Angela Bassett, Abbott Elementary win big: See the complete list of winners
wionews.com/entertainment/naacp-image-awards-angela-bassett-abbott-elementary-win-big-see-the-complete-list-of-winners-566003
Review: 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' springs surprises you won't see coming: This sequel to "Black Panther" is all you could wish for.
goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/review-black-panther-wakanda-forever-springs-surprises-coming-93054411
In private, Biden shifts from frustration to confidence that he'll beat Trump: Over the past several weeks, Biden has privately expressed confidence that he’s ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-frustration-confidence-win-november-rcna149430
Net neutrality is back as FCC votes to regulate internet providers: The US government on Thursday banned internet service providers (ISPs) from meddling in the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/tech/net-neutrality-is-back/
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
New evidence that criminal conviction won’t tank Trump’s candidacy: Some of Trump’s supporters say they might reconsider supporting him. Few would flip to Biden.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/trump-criminal-conviction-poll/
Columbia’s University Senate Calls for an Investigation Into the Administration: The senators voted for a resolution that accused the administration of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/columbia-university-nemat-shafik-vote.html
Quick Glance: Columbia University Senate Pushes for Admin Investigation
- The university senate voted on a resolution accusing the administration of breaching the rights of students and professors.
- Based on a report by the senate executive committee, the administration was criticized for engaging in harmful actions.
- Allegations included the hiring of aggressive private investigators who harassed students and intruded into student rooms.
- The resolution passed with a 62-14 vote, falling short of a censure proposal against Dr. Shafik.
Biden campaign makes new digital ad buy in Pennsylvania to court Nikki Haley supporters
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/biden-campaign-pennsylvania-nikki-haley-supporters/
“The Supreme Court Is a Product of Minority Rule”: Author Ari Berman on America’s Undemocratic System
democracynow.org/2024/4/26/ari_berman
Gaza, broken promises and the need for change: What people care about ahead of the local elections
itv.com/news/2024-04-26/gaza-broken-promises-and-change-peoples-fears-ahead-of-local-elections
Maine Democrats threaten to switch to winner-take-all delegate system: The suggestion comes as Republicans in Nebraska seek to do the same.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/maine-democrats-threaten-switch-winner-delegate-system/story
Quick Glance: Maine Responds to Potential Electoral System Changes
- Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is working towards establishing the "winner-takes-all system" to secure all of the state's electoral votes for Donald Trump.
- Maine Democrats are considering a similar move to counteract Trump's influence if Nebraska implements regulations that could harm Biden.
- Nebraska Republicans are making efforts to alter their electoral system to impede Biden's easiest path to reelection.
'I intend to fight that vote of no confidence.' Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf tells Sky's Connor Gillies that he will not resign ... Show more
Politics latest: Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf says he will not resign as he faces prospect of no-confidence vote | Politics News | Sky News
Politics latest: Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf says he will not resign as he faces prospect of no-confidence vote | Politics News | Sky News
Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space: The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.
bbc.com/news/world-68894500
Prosecutor files appeal after Texas woman’s illegal voting conviction overturned: A Texas woman whose conviction for illegal voting in 2016 was overturned on ...
cnn.com/2024/04/26/us/crystal-mason-texas-voting-appeal/
Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law: The climate protection law can be passed by the Bundestag on Friday as planned ...
tagesschau.de/inland/eilantrag-klimagesetz-cdu-abgelehnt-100.html
South African democracy: Did the 'get-out-of-jail' vote live up to the hype?: Thirty years after Nelson Mandela's election and apartheid's end ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68896379
United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues : The United Methodist Church has voted to restructure itself in a way that could allow for ...
npr.org/2024/04/26/1247390905/united-methodist-church-umc-reorganization-lgbtq-same-sex-marriage-issues
The party's Nthabiseng Tshivhenga, who is also Speaker in Ekurhuleni, “A vote for the EFF is a vote for land to be returned to its rightful owners ... Show more
Scottish First Minister Yousaf promises to fight no-confidence vote: SNP leader says ‘confident’ to win vote as pressure builds following decision to end ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/scottish-first-minister-yousaf-promises-to-fight-no-confidence-vote
Timberwolves, Naz Reid wins Sixth Man of the Year: Naz Reid is the first player in Timberwolves history to win the award and only the undrafted player to win it ...
startribune.com/timberwolves-naz-reid-nba-sixth-man-award/600361188/
It’s been 30 years since South Africa held its first post-apartheid elections.
The general election, which was held between 26 and 29 April 1994 ... Show more
CNN heard from five young influencers about how the proposed TikTok ban might impact content creators and their vote in the upcoming election. Biden just signed a potential TikTok ban into law. Here’s what happens next | CNN Business
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.
NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential race: A quarter of all voters are still open to changing their minds on who they'll vote ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/nbc-news-poll-one-four-voters-change-minds-presidential-race-rcna149039
India has voted in the second phase of the world’s biggest election, as PM Modi and his challengers focus on hot-button issues such as religious discrimination ... Show more
India votes in Phase 2 of mammoth election as Modi raises campaign pitch | India Election 2024 News | Al Jazeera
India votes in Phase 2 of mammoth election as Modi raises campaign pitch | India Election 2024 News | Al Jazeera
BREAKING: Douglas Ross has said he is lodging a vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf.
He has just announced the news to MSPs during FMQs.
Story to follow.
Defiant Humza Yousaf vows to stay in power - as pressure builds on his government
news.sky.com/story/defiant-humza-yousaf-vows-to-stay-in-power-as-pressure-builds-on-his-government-13014447
Russia vetoed a US attempt to stop countries putting nukes in space: Russia blocked a US-led UN resolution barring nuclear arms in space, amid US security ...
businessinsider.com/russia-vetoed-us-attempt-to-stop-nuclear-arms-in-space-2024-4
BREAKING: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he will be lodging a motion of no confidence in the Scottish Government ... Show more
As usual, views of Trump guide views of his actions, not vice versa: New polling shows that Republicans are much less likely to view the Manhattan trial as ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/polling-trump-criminal-trial/
#ElectionsWithHT | Cricket icon #RahulDravid casts his vote in #Bengaluru on Friday morning. He was among the early voters of Bengaluru and casted his vote in Dollars Colony ... Show more
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Bengaluru: Rahul Dravid among early voters: ‘If young boys and girls show up…’ | Bengaluru - Hindustan Times
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Bengaluru: Rahul Dravid among early voters: ‘If young boys and girls show up…’ | Bengaluru - Hindustan Times
The United Democratic Alliance(UDA) party has begun grassroots elections in five counties to pick party officials.UDA grassroot elections kicks off - The Standard
Bengaluru: Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city: Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68832877
The Bundestag has passed the controversial reform of the Climate Protection Act. An application against this by CDU MP Thomas Heilmann had failed at the ... Show more
Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama might get a third try at unionizing: Federal officials threw out the first vote, ruling that Amazon improperly interfered ...
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246423390/amazon-warehouse-alabama-union-vote
Bundestag decides to introduce an annual Veterans Day: The Bundestag decided to introduce a Veterans Day with a large majority. This is intended to express ...
tagesschau.de/inland/veteranentag-102.html
Quick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
- Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.
- Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.
- Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.
- Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 phase 2: BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla casts vote in UP’s Greater Noida#shehzadpoonawalla #congress #greaternoida
Ash Regan has written to Alba members spelling out how Humza Yousaf can earn her backing in a no-confidence vote.
Read the letter in full ⬇️
A queen, a justice and a Rose to highlight Spelman’s graduation rites: Actress Angela Bassett will give the commencement address at the historically Black ...
ajc.com/black-atlanta-culture/a-queen-a-justice-and-a-rose-to-highlight-spelmans-graduation-rites/N6YYMCH6WVCC3KCYCKMA4I7OQA/
Tomorrow's front page 🗞️
All the coverage and analysis on a huge day as Humza Yousaf ends the Bute House Agreement - and now faces a no-confidence vote ⬇️
Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that would ban the use of nuclear ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/world/russia-veto-un-space-nuclear-weapons-intl-hnk/
Watch live: Senate to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid package that includes TikTok bill
apnews.com/article/israel-ukraine-aid-tiktok-senate-8fe738b17e5c4b2636bc0de11b2620b7
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.
Arizona state House passes a bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was ...
nbcnews.com/politics/arizona-abortion-ban-lawmakers-repeal-rcna149181
Quick 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.
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 ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukrainekrieg-wolodymyr-selenskyj-dankt-den-usa-fuer-lebenswichtige-hilfe-a-aad0e735-d7ab-49f4-aa50-b6aa8eceb9b5
Video Our favorite Barbra Streisand moments for her birthday: Happy birthday, Barbra!
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/video/favorite-barbra-streisand-moments-birthday-70338920
Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump: Joe Biden will land a major union endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/biden-building-trades-union-endorsement/
Quick Glance: Biden Secures Key Union Support
- Joe Biden will receive a major union endorsement from North America’s Building Trades Unions on Wednesday, with leaders crediting his infrastructure bill for the support.
- The Teamsters union, sought after by both Biden and Donald Trump, abstained from the vote but will endorse after their own convention.
- The union's backing for Biden is more enthusiastic than in 2020 and is intended to be a strong rebuke of Trump.
- The union praises Biden's efforts for workers, highlighting the created jobs, worker protections, and apprenticeship programs written into law.
Premier League clubs to vote on spending cap tied to income of lowest earning club
theathletic.com/5441916/2024/04/24/premier-league-salary-spending-cap/
Biden campaign trolls Trump for golfing on day off from court: President Biden’s reelection campaign trolled former President Trump for golfing on his day off ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4621546-biden-campaign-trolls-trump-golfing-court/
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.
Trump wins Pennsylvania GOP primary: Former President Trump has won the GOP primary in Pennsylvania, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616195-trump-wins-pennsylvania-gop-primary/
US Congress approves billions in aid for Ukraine: Ukraine is dependent on US support in its defensive struggle against Russia, but for months there was no more ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/us-kongress-billigt-milliardenschwere-ukraine-hilfen-li.2208846
LIVE: UN meetings on nuclear arms in space, Gaza aid
The U.N. Security Council is due to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution calling on countries to prevent an ... Show more
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Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4619762-johnson-republicans-dont-have-a-functioning-majority-in-the-house/
In 50-50 Georgia, unhappiness with the choices but urgency about voting: Rebel Teahouse is Christine Nguyen’s business. And her happy place.
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/georgia-suburban-shift-2024-election/
10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it: Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted Tuesday to advance a package that includes ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4616241-ten-senators-helped-advance-ukraine-aid-after-voting-against-it/
Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law: A federal judge has struck down a North Carolina law criminalizing voting for people with felony convictions ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4615114-judge-strikes-down-north-carolina-felon-voting-law/
Trump's FCC Ripped Away Open-Internet Protections. We're This Close to Winning Them Back
commondreams.org/opinion/fcc-net-neutrality-vote
Trump on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too tough’ with slim majority
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4612813-trump-on-johnsons-handling-of-ukraine-vote-you-cant-really-get-too-tough-with-slim-majority/
Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
- Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.
- Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.
- The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.
- Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements : The Federal Trade Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to issue a final rule ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246430110/noncompete-agreements-ftc-ban-lina-khan
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.
NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential race: A quarter of all voters are still open to changing their minds on who they'll vote ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/nbc-news-poll-one-four-voters-change-minds-presidential-race-rcna149039
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations: The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in ...
news.sky.com/story/sunak-says-airfield-on-standby-and-planes-booked-for-rwanda-deportations-13120277
Mike Johnson showed courage and rose to history’s call on Ukraine: Praising the House speaker for doing what’s right, or even normal, is warranted ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/21/house-speaker-mike-johnson-courage/
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.
New nonpartisan campaigns aim to overcome low Latino turnout at the polls: Latino turnout in 2020 hovered around 54% — the lowest of all racial and ethnic groups ...
axios.com/2024/04/23/latino-voter-turnout-elections-biden-trump
Barr says he’ll vote for ‘Republican ticket’ in November: Former Attorney General Bill Barr said Wednesday he will vote for the “Republican ticket” in the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599759-bill-barr-republican-ticket-vote-2024/
It wasn’t just Putin who lost in the House vote on Ukraine aid. David Frum on why Saturday's defeat for Trump in Congress may not be the last: Trump Deflates - The Atlantic
Senators hope TikTok will remain in business in US under new owner: Two U.S. senators said they hope TikTok will remain in business in the U.S ...
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Puerto Rico Republicans award Trump all 23 delegates: Puerto Rico’s Republican Party held a district assembly and awarded former President Donald Trump all 23 of ...
apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-republicans-donald-trump-a4c9a723dad2bc7441364d2c33642b1d
“He manipulates you to vote for him…” Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hits out at PM Modi in Wayanad#priyankagandhi #loksabhaelection2024 #elections2024
India to Repeat Voting at Polling Sites Hit by Violence: The attacks occurred in Manipur, a northeastern state that has been troubled by ethnic unrest ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/asia/india-voting-violence-manipur.html
Quick Glance: Election Redo in Manipur Due to Violence
- In Manipur, a northeastern state troubled by ethnic unrest, voting booths were raided and fake ballots were cast.
- India's election authorities have instructed officials to redo voting at various polling locations in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur after armed men attacked polling stations and seized voting booths despite the presence of paramilitary soldiers.
- The conflict in Manipur, which began last May, has essentially divided the region, home to about three million people, pitting two ethnic groups against each other: the mostly Hindu Meiteis, who are a narrow majority, and members of Christian hill tribes known as Kukis.
- Following reports from the region's election commissioner describing mob violence, gunfire, damage to electronic voting machines, and fake voters entering the booths, voting will be repeated at 11 polling stations.
NEW: Patrick Harvie has said he will quit as Scottish Greens co-leader if his party vote to end its power sharing deal with the SNP ... Show more
Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68871847
Supreme Court Tosses Aside Kari Lake’s Voting Machine Lawsuit: The right-wing firebrand accused the high court of “institutional inertia” on election issues ...
thedailybeast.com/supreme-court-tosses-aside-kari-lakes-electronic-voting-lawsuit
From Disappointment To Relief: How Ukraine's Political Fortunes Changed In A Week
huffpost.com/entry/how-ukraine-political-fortunes-changed-in-a-week_n_6626e6c3e4b04378c08b2e51
Tennessee's governor says Volkswagen workers made a mistake in UAW union vote: Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee says he thinks workers at a Volkswagen plant in ...
apnews.com/article/volkswagen-uaw-union-vote-ef85b4319a9496f78835614e08a8cb9e
Which salon, barber or stylist will get your vote?
Who will be crowned St Helens’ Best for Hair 2024? ✂️
See the shortlisted salons here: St Helens Star Best of 2024 top 10 hair salons and stylists revealed | St Helens Star
Elon Musk is a pigeon CEO, ‘he comes, sh*ts all over us, and goes’, says former Tesla manager
electrek.co/2024/04/22/elon-musk-pigeon-ceo-former-tesla-manager/
New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246372144/election-funding-dhs-grants
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