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Columbia protest at a stalemate as students remain camped on lawn: Talks between protesting students and Columbia University remained at a stalemate Friday ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/columbia-stalemate-continues-student-protesters-still-camped-lawn-rcna149573
Quick Glance: Demands of Pro-Palestinian Protesters on College Campuses
- Protesters call for universities to divest from companies linked to Israel.
- Demands include investment transparency, cutting academic ties with Israeli universities, and supporting a ceasefire in Gaza.
- Debate over effectiveness of divestment campaigns and potential impact on companies.
- Protests aim for symbolic victory for justice and equality, while experts highlight the limited effect of divestment on companies.
US regulators seize troubled lender Republic First Bancorp: U.S. regulators have seized Republic First Bancorp and agreed to sell it to another lender ...
reuters.com/business/finance/us-regulators-set-seize-republic-first-bancorp-wsj-reports-2024-04-26/
Kyle Rittenhouse Reacts to Shooting Survivor Speaking at His College Event: Rittenhouse has hit back after Paul Prediger criticized him as they made dueling ...
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Central Pa. beer wholesaler prepares to roll out electric freight trucks: The company will acquire eight electric vehicle freight tractors to permanently replace ...
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/wilsbach-distributors-goes-electric-with-its-freight-trucks-shows-off-high-tech-facility.html
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
Rite Aid to close 16 more stores, including 4 in Pa.: Since October, the company has announced in bankruptcy filings the closings of more than 400 stores.
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/rite-aid-to-close-16-more-stores-including-4-in-pa.html
76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. crashed Lamborghini following Game 2 loss against Knicks: The incident reportedly occurred around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday
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Mega price targets for Amazon: Should investors take action before the stock goes steep?
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Cigna, Humana Merger Deal ‘Math Now Works,’ Jefferies Says: Cigna Group could resume its abandoned pursuit of Humana Inc. after the stock prices have moved to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/cigna-humana-merger-deal-math-now-works-jefferies-says
Joe Biden takes his first jab at Donald Trump over hush-money trial: With the slightest of jabs Wednesday, President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged former ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/17/biden-jabs-trump-over-hush-money-trial/73354008007/
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
The FCC's restoration of net neutrality is a win for Internet users across the U.S. as it forbids service providers such as Comcast and Verizon from doing ... Show more
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.
Penn State OT Olu Fashanu selected by New York Jets with No. 11 overall pick in 2024 NFL draft
pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2024/04/penn-state-ot-olu-fashanu-selected-by-new-york-jets-with-no-11-overall-pick-in-2024-nfl-draft.html
Columbia University main campus classes will be hybrid until semester ends; NYU students, faculty arrested during protests
cnn.com/2024/04/22/business/columbia-tensions-passover-virtual-classes/
At Columbia, Speaker Johnson calls on its president to resign if she can't 'bring order' to protests
abcnews.go.com/Politics/columbia-speaker-johnson-calls-president-resign-bring-order/story
Alcoa Stock Rises. It Still Isn’t a Buy.
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Efforts to tackle student protests in America have backfired badly: Police intervention at Columbia has provoked protests at other universities
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/23/efforts-to-tackle-student-protests-in-america-have-backfired-badly
‘DIVEST’: College endowments turn into flash point of student protests: Many student groups are pushing schools to exert financial pressure on Israel ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/26/bds-divestment-gaza-campuses-israel/
Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246594938/pro-palestinian-campus-protests-columbia-yale-nyu
California, 21 other states back EPA vehicle emissions rules: A group of 22 states led by California and five cities are backing the U.S. Environmental ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/california-21-other-states-back-epa-vehicle-emissions-rules-2024-04-23/
Water park with pool and beach are envisioned for Schuylkill riverfront near 30th Street Station
inquirer.com/real-estate/commercial/schuylkill-river-water-park-university-city-district-20240418.html
Express bankruptcy: Full list of mall brand’s 95 stores marked for closure: The clothing retailer is shuttering stores in New York, California ...
fastcompany.com/91110749/express-files-for-bankruptcy-closes-95-store-locations-full-list
Power your PC with an 850W Corsair RM850x for just $89: A great power supply deal for any mid-range gaming PC.
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More Than 4 Dozen Unions Demand 'End of Repression' of Columbia Protests: "The right to protest is necessary for every struggle, and the direct attack on ...
commondreams.org/news/unions-columbia-solidarity
Amongst a slew of European earnings, consumer goods companies were in the spotlight. Industry giant Nestle missed its sales forecast and Unilever beat ... Show more
Consumer gulf widens as demand for premium and budget foods grows | Reuters
Consumer gulf widens as demand for premium and budget foods grows | Reuters
Penn State DE Chop Robinson selected by Miami Dolphins with No. 21 overall pick in 2024 NFL draft
pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2024/04/penn-state-de-chop-robinson-selected-by-miami-dolphins-with-no-21-overall-pick-in-2024-nfl-draft.html
Columbia University announced that all classes will be held virtually and asked that students who don't live on campus to stay home ... Show more
Columbia suspends in-person classes, Yale arrests protesters: Updates
Columbia suspends in-person classes, Yale arrests protesters: Updates
Cigna to offer Humira rivals with $0 copay at specialty pharmacy: Cigna plans to make close copies of AbbVie's blockbuster arthritis drug Humira available with ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/cigna-offer-humira-rivals-with-0-copay-specialty-pharmacy-2024-04-25/
What happened to Harrisburg woman’s SUV before fatal crash? ‘I really don’t understand’
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Protests embroil Columbia, other campuses as tensions flare over war in Gaza: Live updates
eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/22/columbia-university-pro-palestinian-protests-israel-updates/73409061007/
Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
- Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
- At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.
- The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.
- The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
Verizon’s Consumer Business Shows Improvement. The Earnings Forecast Remains Unchanged.
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Biden Bashes Trump in Pennsylvania as He Lays Out His Tax Plan: Speaking in Scranton, Pa., his hometown, the president used a speech about economic fairness as a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/politics/biden-trump-tax-scranton-pa.html
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Verizon reports fewer quarterly subscriber losses on flexible plan demand: Verizon Communications said on Monday it lost fewer-than-expected wireless subscribers ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/verizon-posts-fewer-first-quarter-subscriber-losses-flexible-plan-demand-2024-04-22/
Helen Maroulis becomes first US female wrestler to qualify for three Olympic teams
apnews.com/article/wrestling-women-olympic-0a42892476d7d747106eb820de32a40e
Help! Megabus Canceled My Trip But Won’t Refund the Booking Fee.: A traveler spent $53.98 to reserve a bus ride from Philadelphia to Boston ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/travel/megabus-service-fees-refunds.html
College protesters want their schools to divest from ties to Israel. Here's what that means
nbcnews.com/business/business-news/college-protesters-divest-from-israel-what-it-means-rcna149147
Harrisburg veteran’s family left homeless after rental scams, a growing problem: After waiting hours for what he thought would be the keys to his struggling ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/harrisburg-veterans-family-left-homeless-after-rental-scams-a-growing-problem.html
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Troubled Philadelphia-based regional bank Republic First Bancorp was seized by Pennsylvania regulators Friday, marking the first regional banking failure this ... Show more
Verizon Climbs As Earnings, Wireless Service Revenue Beat: Verizon stock dipped after the Dow giant reported Q1 earnings that fell vs. a year earlier but topped ...
investors.com/news/technology/verizon-stock-verizon-earnings-news-q12024/
Columbia leaders face scrutiny from lawmakers on campus antisemitism: The House Committee on Education and the Workforce summoned the school’s president and ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/17/columbia-congress-hearing-antisemitism-campus-protests-israel-gaza/
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
Barbie mania isn't over, judging by what's coming to grills this month: If you thought Barbie mania was over, think again. It has certainly not concluded for ...
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Fiona Beal admits murdering and burying partner in Northampton: Fiona Beal sent messages to Nicholas Billingham's friends using his mobile phone, a trial hears.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-68846713
Over 100 Arrested at Columbia After Pro-Palestinian Protest: At least 108 protesters were in custody, the police said, after officers clad in riot gear cleared ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/18/nyregion/columbia-university-protests
OH, SHEETZ: As President Biden grabs a bite at a local convenience store, his administration delivers a legal bite of its own. Biden admin hits Sheetz convenience store chain with lawsuit, despite campaign stop | Fox Business
Lancaster County commissioners replace library board members: A scheduled drag queen storytime event drew more applicants than usual to the library board.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/lancaster-county-commissioners-replace-library-board-members.html
Lancaster County commissioners replace library board members: A scheduled drag queen storytime event drew more applicants than usual to the library board.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/lancaster-county-commissioners-replace-library-board-members.html
Biden Goes Big on Steel. He’s for Raising Tariffs and Against Japan’s Bid for U.S. Steel.
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Quick Glance: Biden vows to keep U.S. Steel in American hands
- President Joe Biden emphasized in a speech in Pittsburgh his commitment to keeping U.S. Steel in American hands and cracking down on unfair Chinese trade practices while lauding his successes in creating jobs and expanding manufacturing in the U.S.
- The United Steelworkers recently endorsed the president for re-election, and Biden has sided with the union in opposing the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese company Nippon Steel Corp.
- The president announced plans to triple the existing tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum to ensure fair competition for American workers, while speaking out against China's unfair trade practices.
- Despite a growing economy, perceptions of the economy remain Biden's major weakness, as critics question his policies and opponents highlight ongoing economic challenges.
Protestors at Pitt demand university disclose ties to Israeli organizations: Echoes of the chant, “Free free Palestine” rang throughout the lawn in front of the ...
post-gazette.com/local/city/2024/04/23/palestine-protest-pitt-israel-gaza-college-campus/stories/202404230078
Coatings maker PPG misses Q1 revenue estimates on lower sales volume: PPG Industries missed first-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday due to sluggish demand in ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/coatings-maker-ppg-misses-q1-revenue-estimates-lower-sales-volume-2024-04-18/
Sheetz convenience store chain hit with discrimination lawsuit: The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege ...
apnews.com/article/sheetz-discrimination-suit-biden-campaign-visit-9cc14287564a8821a54acbc83ae3de83
Proposed hydroelectric dam could put York County hiking trails underwater: The $2.5 billion project would encompass about 1,000 acres and require the acquisition ...
pennlive.com/outdoors/2024/04/proposed-hydroelectric-dam-could-put-york-county-hiking-trails-underwater.html
Chairman and past president of Pa. grocery store chain dies : Richard Redner, who was nicknamed “The Boss,” expanded the Reading-based chain from 10 to 44 ...
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/chairman-and-past-president-of-pa-grocery-store-chain-dies.html
The Dow jumps 250 points as Big Tech recovers but Tesla sinks: AI chipmaker Nvidia bounced back from last week’s steep decline and was among the top performers
qz.com/dow-jones-stocks-tesla-nvidia-microstrategy-coinbase-1851427256
Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
‘He has our backs’: Pa. steelworkers cheer Biden’s proposed tariffs on Chinese steel
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Paid articlePaid How 9 homeowners bought their house, from loans to what to look for: How do you buy a home in this economy? See tips from homeowners who managed to do so.
washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2024/advice-home-buyer-tips-loans-mortgage-2024/
Celebrate National Pretzel Day: Auntie Anne's, Wetzel's Pretzels among places to get deals
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/25/national-pretzel-day-2024/73398995007/
Schneider Electric Is in Deal Talks with Bentley Systems (BSY): Schneider Electric SE is in talks about a potential deal with engineering software maker Bentley ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/schneider-electric-says-it-s-holding-talks-with-bentley-systems
Paid articlePaid 'They're not competing, they're cheating': US President Joe Biden calls for sharply higher tariffs on Chinese steel and other metals on a visit to Pittsburgh ... Show more
Biden calls for higher tariffs on Chinese steel | Reuters
Biden calls for higher tariffs on Chinese steel | Reuters
Professors condemn Columbia crackdown on pro-Palestine students: Columbia and Barnard chapters of nationwide group issue statement claiming ‘flagrant disregard ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/20/columbia-barnard-student-protesters
Making the impossible look routine. Scottie Scheffler hooped the longest eagle of the week at Harbour Town's second hole. #ComcastBusinessTOURTOP10
Dye your hair... like Velveeta!: Velveeta's hair dye comes on the heels of a cheese-scented nail polish.
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$VZ | Verizon Communications Q1 Earnings:
- Adj EPS $1.15 (Est. $1.12) 🟢
- Sales $33B (Est. $33.239B)🔴
- Q1 Total Broadband Net Additions 389 ... Show more
Wawas, Sheetz, Costco and other businesses plan to open across central Pa.: The list includes 46 new location openings in 19 municipalities in five counties.
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/wawas-sheetz-costco-more-new-businesses-coming-to-central-pa.html
Paid articlePaid Roman Gabriel dies at 83. The first Filipino-American quarterback in NFL was MVP in 1969
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Quick Glance: Rams legend Roman Gabriel dies at age 83
- Roman Gabriel, one of pro football's best quarterbacks during the 1960s, passed away at the age of 83, as announced by his son.
- In 1962, Gabriel was the No. 1 overall pick in the AFL Draft and the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Opting to join the Rams instead of the Raiders proved to be a beneficial decision for the franchise.
- Gabriel, along with the Rams' Fearsome Foursome defensive line, led Los Angeles to an impressive record in the '60s, including two division titles.
- Despite not being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Gabriel's career surpasses many quarterbacks in Canton, Ohio. He still holds the Rams' career record with 154 touchdown passes.
Battleground state Pennsylvania gets first electric school buses funded by Biden admin
thehill.com/homenews/education/4620801-pennsylvania-electric-school-buses-infrastructure-law/
Trump re-writes Battle of Gettysburg: ‘Never fight uphill, me boys!’: It turns out Donald Trump rallies might not be the best place to bone up on American ...
pennlive.com/politics/2024/04/trump-re-writes-battle-of-gettysburg-never-fight-uphill-me-boys.html
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Trump's Confusion About Gettysburg Sparks Ridicule
- Donald Trump's attempt to explain the Battle of Gettysburg led to confusion and ridicule.
- Critics were quick to criticize his statements, especially his depiction of Robert E. Lee.
- Even his critics on X, formerly Twitter, were perplexed by his attempt to describe one of the most famous battles in American history.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 18: Major U.S. Economic Reports & Fed Speakers:
- 8:30 am ET: Initial jobless claims
- 8:30 am ET: Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey ... Show more
Verizon (VZ) Reports Profit Beat and Boost in Wireless Subscribers: Verizon Communications Inc. shares dropped on Monday after the company reported continued ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/verizon-reports-profit-beat-and-boost-in-wireless-subscribers
Paid articlePaid ‘Gentle giant’ pup up for adoption will steal your heart and couch. Meet Bazooka Joe
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The Richest Man in Pennsylvania Is Not Having a Good Month: Jeff Yass' bets on DJT stock—and against one of the members of the Squad—are not looking so hot.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/jeff-yass-tiktok-bytedance-summer-lee-pennsylvania-trump-djt-not-a-good-month.html
How the US Steel Deal Turned Japan Relations Into a 2024 Election Casualty: Nippon Steel’s $14 billion bid to take over an American industrial icon faces ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-09/how-the-us-steel-deal-turned-japan-relations-into-a-2024-election-casualty
Paid articlePaid University of Idaho murder suspect says cellphone data proves he was out driving at the time of the slayings
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/university-idaho-murder-suspect-says-cellphone-data-proves-was-driving-rcna148334
Quick Glance: Kohberger's Alibi Challenges Location of Idaho Student Killings: Attorneys
- Bryan Kohberger's lawyers intend to utilize cellphone tower data to dispute his presence at the scene of the Idaho student killings.
- Kohberger plans to challenge the prosecutor's case with expert analysis of cellphone tower data.
- His lawyers argue that Kohberger was not only absent from the crime scene but was also driving elsewhere.
- The defense plans to present their expert to substantiate Kohberger's alibi and provide additional crucial evidence.
Housing advocates and city officials unveil new affordable homes in Harrisburg : Five families will get keys to their new townhomes and a new life along a ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/housing-advocates-and-city-officials-unveil-new-affordable-homes-in-harrisburg.html
Paid articlePaid Caught on camera: Bucks Co. Taco Bell manager saves choking baby: Surveillance video captured the moment a Taco Bell manager was hailed as a hero after helping ...
nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/taco-bell-manager-saves-choking-baby/3835775/
Democrats don’t think a TikTok ban will alienate young voters — are they right?: Trump’s posts on Truth Social and polling elsewhere suggest young voters may ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/tiktok-ban-democrats-young-voters-b2534134.html
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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