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TikTok ban expected to become law, but it's not so simple. What's next? : The Senate is poised to pass the bill the House advanced over the weekend ...

Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features

The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.

TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.

The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.

The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.

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Oliver Stone's 'Lula' Documentary to Premiere at Cannes: Oliver Stone documentary 'Lula' about Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will ...

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Quick Glance: Oliver Stone's 'Lula' Documentary Premieres at Cannes

Oliver Stone is unveiling his long-awaited documentary “Lula” at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, capturing the incarceration and return to power of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

“Lula” joins the star-studded Cannes lineup alongside films from renowned directors like Paul Schrader, Francis Ford Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos, and more.

Stone had previously teased the film, emphasizing Lula Da Silva's dramatic journey from jail to a third term in power.

Additional films added to the Cannes Special Screenings and Un Certain Regard program further enrich the festival's diverse selection of cinematic works.

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Former Ecuador President Correa says party will back security reforms, otherwise oppose Noboa

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Biden administration imposes first-ever staff minimum for nursing homes : Over industry opposition, the administration set a minimum staff level for nursing in a ...

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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.

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Trump trial: Key players at the centre of the former president's criminal case: They include a judge and prosecutors who have previously tangled with Mr Trump ...

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Iranian president lands in Pakistan for three-day visit to mend ties: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a three-day official ...

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Chile's president says Codelco output to grow; touts investment climate: Chilean President Gabriel Boric told a major copper industry conference on Wednesday he ...

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Quick Glance: Chile's President Foresees Codelco Growth; Emphasizes Investment Environment

Chilean President Gabriel Boric anticipates slower growth in Codelco production this year and projects 1.7 million tons by 2030.

Boric highlighted the importance of expedited mining project approvals and equitable distribution of profits.

He praised Chile's long-term investor security and discussed efforts to enhance lithium production through public-private partnerships.

Boric mentioned Teck Resources' CEO critiquing Chile's lengthy project approval times but expressing pride in the Quebrada Blanca project.

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In potential blow to cartel, Mexico nabs brother of drug lord 'El Mencho': Mexican soldiers arrested Abraham Oseguera, the brother of Nemesio "El Mencho" ...

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Telegram founder says China downloads have not fallen since Apple move: Pavel Durov, billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, said Apple's move last week to ...

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In an industry notorious for cutting costs and charging economy passengers for every additional service, Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is taking a different ... Show more www.cnc3.co.tt/hot-meals-return-to-caribbean-airlines-economy-cabin/

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Haiti's capital under gang attacks ahead of government transition: Armed gangs launched fresh attacks on parts of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince ahead of the ...

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Pilot Travel Centers names Gary Hoogeveen as president of its energy business: U.S. fuel retailer Pilot Travel Centers named Gary Hoogeveen president of its ...

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Quick Glance: New President Appointed for Pilot Travel Centers Energy Business

Gary Hoogeveen takes over the leadership of Pilot Travel Centers' energy business.

He will be responsible for the fuel supply chain, fuel procurement, logistics, and transportation.

Following the acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway, there have been several leadership changes at Pilot.

The company group operates over 700 locations in North America.

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Haiti fuel terminal operations halted as gangs seize trucks, source says

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Some young people see Trump as an answer to their economic woes: Concerns about Biden's age and his support of Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza have ...

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Iranian president lands in Pakistan for three-day visit to mend ties: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a three-day official ...

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Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Americans regardless of their politics should fear the ...

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Columbia University: White House condemns antisemitism at college protests: The statement denouncing "calls for violence" comes as protests at New York's ...

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Prince Louis, son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, celebrates 6th birthday: Louis is the youngest of William and Kate's three children.

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Quick Glance: Celebratory Birthday of Prince Louis

A recent photo of Prince Louis, taken in Windsor by The Princess of Wales, was shared on Kensington Palace's social media channels to celebrate his sixth birthday.

Prince Louis is anticipated to have celebratory events organized by his parents to commemorate his sixth birthday.

The newly released image is the initial photo of the children from Kensington Palace following the contentious Mother's Day picture that underwent editing by Kate.

Attending Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings, Prince Louis recently resumed classes after the Easter break.

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When smart motorways go wrong...: Footage from smart motorway accidents and a woman describes her lucky escape.

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Girl who hid she was bitten by a dog dies of rabies two months later: Jamaica Star Seraspe died of rabies two months after being bitten by a dog in Manilla in ...

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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 ...

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RFK Jr.: ‘I’m gonna put the entire US budget on blockchain’: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wants to put the “U.S ...

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Teacher lured, robbed after meeting man on gay dating site: A school teacher was robbed of his car, cash and cellphones on Sunday after being lured to east Port ...

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Haiti violence: Health system nears collapse as gangs attack hospitals: Life-saving medication and equipment is dwindling or altogether absent at hospitals and ...

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Mexico's likely next president would be its first leader with a Jewish background

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On Earth Day, Biden is launching a new site to apply for Climate Corps jobs: President Biden has been trying to get young voters excited about his 2024 ...

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Will foreign policy cost Biden the election?: When big questions about American foreign policy collide with an election, it’s rarely good news for a sitting ...

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Tens of thousands of Colombians protest against leftist president's reform agenda

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Gangs have taken control in Haiti: A transitional council is supposed to ensure order in politically unstable Haiti. Due to gang terror ...

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Columbia University moves to all-remote classes amidst Gaza protests, encampment: University President Minouche Shafik said the goal is to "deescalate the ...

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Quick Glance: NYC Mayor Condemns Violence and Antisemitism

New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns the antisemitic rhetoric being used at Columbia University's campus.

Adams emphasizes that hate has no place in the city and the police are ready to respond to any violations of law.

He stresses that New York City will not be a city of lawlessness and that the police are prepared to respond to any law-breaking.

US representatives call for action against antisemitism at Columbia University, including the resignation of the university president and cutting federal funding to antisemitic universities.

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Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions

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Maldives election: Pro-China Muizzu's ruling party sweeps clear majority, preliminary results

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Quick Glance: Pro-China Party Secures Overwhelming Victory in Maldives Election

President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party wins by a landslide in Sunday's election, gaining control of parliament with a supermajority.

The PNC, with three additional seats from allies, secures 70 out of 93 seats, signaling a shift towards China from India.

Official results confirmation is expected soon, with the new assembly set to take office in early May.

The election serves as a pivotal moment for Muizzu's agenda of closer economic ties with China following his previous win in the presidential election.

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Mac-11 gun, police vest found at abandoned building on Friendship Lane: ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A Mac-11 submachine gun was found during a special operation in the ...

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Fridge-wearing marathon runner gets down on one knee: Daniel ran the London Marathon wearing a household fridge and proposed to his girlfriend en route.

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BIRTHDAY PARTY....MEETING: Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar is spending her 72nd birthday at a cottage meeting in Williamsville ... Show more

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Zelensky welcomes US House approval of Ukraine aid, urges passage into law

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Biden condemns ‘antisemitic protests’ and ‘those who don’t understand what’s going on with the Palestinians’

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🇺🇸 ⚖️ Monday marks the fifth day of Donald #Trump 's hush money trial, with weeks of #testimonies on the former president's personal life yet to come ... Show more

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It looks like Trump will regret RFK Jr.'s campaign: President Joe Biden leads former President Donald Trump in an NBC News survey when third-party candidates ...

Quick Glance: Trump Uncertain About Impact of RFK Jr. on Election

While publicly expressing confidence, Trump is unsure how independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. will influence the election.

An NBC News poll revealed Kennedy has a stronger negative impact on Trump than Biden, as Republicans view him more favorably.

Kennedy attracts voters from both major parties and faces criticism from both sides, creating a dynamic election campaign.

Democrats fear Kennedy's fame and political stances may jeopardize support for Biden, while Republicans criticize his environmental and anti-corporate positions.

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Biden to tout first job listings in American Climate Corps program at Earth Day event

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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Announces Support for Young People in Climate Sector

On Earth Day, US President Joe Biden announced the opening of a new portal where job seekers can apply for positions in the Climate Corps to offer young people green jobs and work towards a green economy, as reported by Digital Journal.

In his announcement on X, Biden emphasized, “Today, we are mobilizing the next generation of workers in clean energy, conservation, and climate resilience.”

According to Biden, the new program will train over 20,000 young individuals to secure “well-paying jobs” after completing their paid training.

Biden launched the climate service program last fall, and within weeks, the White House received more than 42,000 expressions of interest from Americans, mostly aged between 18 and 35.

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Ecuador violence: Ecuadorians approve referendum measures to toughen fight against gangs

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Bloodied but unbowed. Jamaica’s first woman Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn walked away from the job Sunday ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/paula-llewellyn-walks/

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A search party has been organised to find missing woman Sonia Parris. The group met at Chefette, Charles Rowe Bridge, St. George this morning before searching ... Show more

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The Meadowbrook High School female student seen viciously beating a schoolmate in a video which went viral over the weekend ... Show more

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Polish president: Poland ready to deploy allied nuclear weapons on its territory: Speaking to Fakt, Polish President Andrzej Duda highlighted how Russia has ...

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How two chefs from an Australian aged care home beat the world’s best cooks: Chefs David Martin and Harry Shen are acutely aware of the bad reputation that ...

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Trump knocks ‘pathetic RINO named Miles Taylor,’ other critics: Former President Trump blasted his critics in a lengthy social media post Sunday ...

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T&T is still very much into Netflix and chill. However, the popular streaming platform’s popularity is silently a significant extractor of local foreign ... Show more www.guardian.co.tt/business/netflixs-popularity-comes-at-a-cost-6.2.1981780.a9a6e6a925

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THE CANES DON'T QUIT 🌀😤Carolina scored FIVE unanswered goals in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead 😳

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Another foreign intervention will not solve the crisis in Haiti — #AJOpinion by Doudou Pierre Festile and Micherline Islanda Aduel ⤵️ 🔗: www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/22/another-foreign-intervention-will-not-solve-the-crisis-in-haiti

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Nationwide News Network (NNN) has suspended Trippple X whose given name is Darielle Cummings of his hosting responsibilities at the network in the midst of ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/nationwide-pulls-trippple-x-off-air-amid-assault-charges/

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Biden assures Zelensky US will ‘quickly provide’ security package after it clears Congress

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Former Houston Astros prospect Ronny Garcia dead at 24: Ronny Garcia, a former Houston Astros prospect, died in a traffic accident.

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Turns Out RFK Jr. IS a Spoiler Candidate—For Trump, Not Biden, Poll Finds: An NBC News poll found Republican respondents viewed Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...

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Pritzker says it’s ‘throwing away’ votes if Democrats backed someone other than Biden

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Cuba Sees Tourism Boom with Global Interest Surge: Cuba marked a significant uptick in tourism this year, welcoming 809,238 international visitors in the first ...

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Sullivan blasts Biden’s moves to restrict drilling and mining in Alaska as ‘national security suicide’

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House Passes Taiwan Aid Bill to Be Combined With Ukraine Funding: The US House passed $61 billion in fresh aid for Ukraine on Saturday, ending a six-month ...

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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.

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Fetterman backs call for Romney to be Harvard’s next president: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Monday backed calls for retiring Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) to ...

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