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Former Capitol officer on Trump support of Jan. 6 rioters: ‘He’s a sick individual’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4623993-former-capitol-officer-trump-sick-individual/
See how Gaza campus protests spread across the US: What started a week ago at Columbia University has led to hundreds of arrests at multiple college campuses.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68851627
US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy: "I resigned April 2024 after 18 years of distinguished service in opposition ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798764
Trump trial live updates: Trump assistant recalls seeing Stormy Daniels in Trump Tower
abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/trump-hush-money-trial/farro-says-cohen-became-his-banking-client-in-2015-109703719
As Columbia sees 10th day of pro-Palestinian protests, universities divided on approach
pbs.org/newshour/politics/as-some-universities-negotiate-with-pro-palestinian-protesters-others-quickly-call-the-police
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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
Chaos has engulfed US universities as pro-Palestinian protests have spread from coast to coast. Let’s take a look at what is behind these demonstrations Wave of pro-Palestinian protests on campus meets forceful response | Reuters
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
cnn.com/2024/04/25/world/boeing-starliner-launch-spacex-delays-scn/
What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?: Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/what-is-netzah-yehuda-the-israeli-battalion-facing-possible-us-sanctions
Could Australia ban X (formerly Twitter) or is it untouchable? The worst-case scenario for Elon Musk
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/elon-musk-x-versus-australia-on-sydney-church-stabbing-video/103761694
Security concerns after protests: California university cancels graduation ceremony with 65,000 participants
spiegel.de/ausland/gaza-proteste-kalifornische-uni-sagt-abschlussfeier-mit-65-000-teilnehmern-ab-a-6f085923-35ce-40ca-87d5-8d1bcccf14ac
US economic growth falls short of expectations with 1.6 percent annualized gain: U.S. economic growth dipped below 2 percent during the first quarter for the ...
thehill.com/business/4620410-us-economic-growth-falls-short-of-expectations-with-1-6-percent-annualized-gain/
Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets
- Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.
- Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.
- The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.
- There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.
He missed a chance to be the first Black astronaut. Now, at 90, he's going into space
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246820206/ed-dwight-blue-origin-astronaut-new-shepard
LISTEN: Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but case could be delayed further
pbs.org/newshour/politics/listen-live-supreme-court-hears-case-on-presidential-immunity-for-trump
Peckham electrician runs his own company at just 23 years old: A Peckham electrician, who runs his own company at just 23, talks about how much he earns ...
southwarknews.co.uk/area/peckham/peckham-electrician-runs-his-own-company-at-just-23-years-old/
Stock market today: GDP growth weaker than expected to start the year: The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.6% in the first three months of the year ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-today-q1-gdp-sp500-earnings-meta-microsoft-alphabet-2024-4
Students, shutdowns and police clashes: US colleges surrounded by tents in pro-Palestine protests
itv.com/news/2024-04-25/us-colleges-surrounded-by-tents-in-pro-palestine-protests
At the University of Southern California, police scuffled with pro-Palestinian protesters and temporarily took at least one person into custody
USC Students Continue Protest Despite Mass Arrests, Inspired by Gazans’ “Spirit of Resistance”
democracynow.org/2024/4/25/headlines/usc_students_continue_protest_despite_mass_arrests_inspired_by_gazans_spirit_of_resistance
McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work: Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/mckinsey-criminal-investigation.html
Quick Glance: Investigation against McKinsey in the US over involvement in the opioid industry
- A grand jury was established to examine evidence related to consulting for pharmaceutical companies involved in the addiction epidemic.
- McKinsey is under a criminal investigation in the US for its involvement with opioid manufacturers.
- Furthermore, federal prosecutors are looking into whether the company impeded justice through its actions as concerns about its work grew.
- According to a source, the US Department of Justice has been scrutinizing McKinsey's activities for several years, with a grand jury now set up in Virginia to review evidence.
Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities: Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68851625
Boeing crash victims' families urge DOJ to criminally prosecute company: Ethiopia crash victims' families met with the DOJ in Washington D.C. Wednesday.
abcnews.go.com/US/boeing-crash-victims-families-urge-doj-criminally-prosecute/story
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Trump back in New York court for hush money trial while the Supreme Court considers presidential immunity case
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-back-in-new-york-court-for-hush-money-trial-while-the-supreme-court-hears-his-presidential-immunity-case
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol: A North Carolina man who became a fugitive after a federal jury convicted him of ...
apnews.com/article/david-gietzen-fugitive-capitol-riot-sentence-b9437f4a4e2d6464f4b89c4523367d02
Columbia Sets Midnight Deadline For Talks to End Encampment: The university, which asked the police to arrest protesters last week, will consider “alternative ...
nyti.ms/3JyUsJ4
‘Election Fraud, Pure and Simple’: Prosecutors Lay Out Criminal Case Against Trump
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-hush-money-trail-opening-statements-1235008306/
Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins
- An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.
- The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.
- The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
How to easily add your driver's license to your Apple Wallet on iPhone, Apple Watch
usatoday.com/story/tech/problemsolved/2024/04/24/how-to-add-drivers-license-apple-wallet/73374827007/
Heated arguments at the Supreme Court in newest abortion case: At issue is a clash between federal and state law about how pregnant women must be treated in the ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246946015/supreme-court-abortion-emtala
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.
Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in ... Show more
Musk decries Australian court 'censorship' of X terror posts | Reuters
Musk decries Australian court 'censorship' of X terror posts | Reuters
Quick Glance: Musk criticizes Australian court 'censorship' of terror posts
- Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney.
- X was directed to temporarily hide posts showing video of the incident where a teenager was charged with terrorism for knifing an Assyrian priest and others.
- Musk questioned whether the Prime Minister should have jurisdiction over the entire internet and emphasized the importance of free speech.
- The incident sets up a new conflict between major internet platforms and countries and nonprofits seeking more oversight of the content hosted on them.
FBI chief warns on TikTok as Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO: As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban, the FBI chief on Tuesday (Apr 23) ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/tiktok-ban-fbi-chief-senate-warns-china-app-4287596
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
How to see Lyrid meteor shower during the pink supermoon: The Lyrid meteor shower will align with the "pink moon" this week. But this bright supermoon could make ...
businessinsider.com/how-to-see-lyrid-meteor-shower-during-pink-supermoon-2024-4
Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/blinken-second-china-visit-expectations/
Trump prosecution wants these 10 posts removed: Prosecutors with the Manhattan district attorney’s office say former President Trump has violated a gag order 10 ...
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Injury rates at Elon Musk’s rocket firm SpaceX continue to be abnormally high by industry standards, according to a @Reuters review of safety data reported to ... Show more
Exclusive: Injury rates for Musk's SpaceX exceed industry average for second year | Reuters
Exclusive: Injury rates for Musk's SpaceX exceed industry average for second year | Reuters
Quick Glance: Injury Rates at SpaceX Exceed Industry Average
- Injury rates at SpaceX facilities surpassed industry average in 2023.
- Injuries at SpaceX locations worsened compared to 2022.
- Experts raise concerns about the quality of work at SpaceX.
- SpaceX and Musk have not publicly addressed safety record in detail.
Trump called this visa 'very bad.' Truth Social applied for one: The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa ...
apnews.com/article/trump-truth-social-business-visa-h1b-51c5a41faff696709a2d2cc6ec4e2695
Pro-Palestinian Encampments Take Over American College Campuses: As the death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza increases, pro-Palestinian encampments have ...
time.com/6969875/pro-palestinian-encampments-take-over-college-campuses-across-america/
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
apnews.com/article/overtime-eligibility-salaried-workers-biden-4bf790961d287794201f13b903fa9119
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Oregon kidnapping suspect arrested after attack was caught on doorbell camera: A kidnapping suspect in Oregon has been arrested after doorbell camera video ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oregon-kidnapping-suspect-arrested-attack-was-caught-doorbell-camera-rcna148992
'THREE STRIKES AND YOU'RE OUT': Larry Kudlow blasts Biden for ignoring the biggest issues facing America this week. LARRY KUDLOW: Three strikes and you're out, Joe | Fox Business
Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the US Supreme Court: After Starbucks fired seven workers who were trying to unionize their Tennessee store ...
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-starbucks-takes-on-the-federal-labor-agency-before-the-us-supreme-court/
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
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
FBI code name for Trump classified documents probe was ‘Plasmic Echo,’ court records show
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/plasmic-echo-fbi-trump-mar-a-lago-investigation/
4 Iranians charged in scheme to hack US agencies and defense contractors: US prosecutors on Tuesday announced charges against four Iranian men for a sprawling ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/iranians-charged-hacking-scheme/
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
London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark safety concerns: London’s police commissioner will meet with senior members of the Jewish community ...
apnews.com/article/uk-london-police-apology-openly-jewish-protest-8c2c574150e56888bbc7e91c39e1d333
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/
Texas appeals court sides with Sidney Powell, rejecting attorney discipline over her Trump election lawsuits
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/sidney-powell-trump-election-lawsuits/
Microsoft: APT28 hackers exploit Windows flaw reported by NSA: Microsoft warns that the Russian APT28 threat group exploits a Windows Print Spooler ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-apt28-hackers-exploit-windows-flaw-reported-by-nsa/
Trump Privately Rages About His Sketch Artist, Courtroom Nap Reports: Donald Trump’s anger reached new heights behind the scenes during the first week of his New ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-trial-mad-haberman-sketch-artist-1235007794/
McDonald's worker, 15, left with fractured skull after adult male with rap sheet stomps her during brawl
nypost.com/2024/04/21/us-news/mcdonalds-worker-15-left-with-fractured-skull-after-man-stomps-head/
THROW IT OUT: Time to check your fridge, because you could be putting you and your family at risk with an item that’s been yanked from the shelves due to a ... Show more
Salmonella prompts Trader Joe's to recall basil sold in 29 states | Fox Business
Salmonella prompts Trader Joe's to recall basil sold in 29 states | Fox Business
GOP operative’s conviction over illegal Russian contributions to Trump campaign upheld
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4605419-gop-operative-conviction-illegal-russian-contributions-to-trump-campaign-upheld/
Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley faces calls to quit over Gaza protests: The head of the Campaign Against Antisemitism called for Sir Mark to resign or be sacked ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-21/met-police-chief-faces-calls-to-quit-over-gaza-protests
Tesla Will Recall Cybertruck in Latest Setback: A federal auto safety agency said the accelerator pedal on the pickup truck, sales of which began in late 2023 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/business/tesla-cybertruck-recall.html
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Google fires employees who protested Israel contract: Google fired 28 employees Wednesday who protested the tech giant’s cloud computing contract with the ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4602363-google-fires-employees-who-protested-israel-contract/
Orange Crush: Georgia's Tybee Island braces for spring break crowd: Thousands of Black college students expected this weekend for an annual spring bash at ...
apnews.com/article/orange-crush-black-beach-party-tybee-island-f42363b5dd5a51ed82105301b3cd961a
U.S., China to Cooperate in the Fight Against Dirty Money: The U.S. and Chinese governments have started working together to fight money laundering in their ...
wsj.com/articles/u-s-china-to-cooperate-in-the-fight-against-dirty-money-1edb9a25
Quick Glance: U.S., China Collaborate Against Money Laundering
- The U.S. and Chinese governments are working together to combat money laundering in their financial systems.
- A new agreement allows officials from both countries to meet regularly and share information on enforcement actions.
- The goal is to close financial system loopholes by sharing best practices.
- The agreement was established during the visit of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to China.
Hush money trial: Trump forced to listen silently to people insulting him: Over the past week, Donald Trump has been forced to sit inside a frigid New York ...
apnews.com/article/trump-trial-jurors-hush-money-criticism-b4fe05a61ed566a587523d1120b46a76
Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
- Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.
- Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.
- Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.
- Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work: The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial has ordered the media not to report ...
apnews.com/article/trump-hush-money-trial-media-jurors-anonymity-f858be6648fa2df7d2ab69efd30a524c
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Suspect arrested in connection to broad daylight kidnapping, murder of Florida driver
nypost.com/2024/04/20/us-news/florida-man-arrested-in-connection-to-carjacking-murder-of-katherine-altagracia-guerrero-de-aguasvivas/
US slaps sanctions on entities that raised funds for West Bank settlers: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two entities that it said helped raise ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-slaps-sanctions-entities-that-raised-funds-west-bank-settlers-2024-04-19/
On Thursday night, Clackamas Firefighter Izak Hamilton received a historic message on his cellphone. It told him Clackamas firefighters were responding to a ... Show more
Clackamas firefighter rushed to Timberline Lodge, determined to save a ‘symbol of who we are in Oregon’ - oregonlive.com
Clackamas firefighter rushed to Timberline Lodge, determined to save a ‘symbol of who we are in Oregon’ - oregonlive.com
Kirk Franklin arrives in Jamaica ahead of Fun in the Son performance: KINGSTON, Jamaica - International Gospel artiste, Kirk Franklin has arrived in Jamaica ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/kirk-franklin-arrives-jamaica-ahead-fun-son-performance/
US imposes sanctions on two groups for fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/us-west-bank-sanctions/
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: ‘Republicans are full of s‑‑‑’: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4605026-murphy-trump-jr-mayorkas-vote/
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks due to faulty accelerator pedal that can get stuck: The NHTSA said the trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate ...
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/19/tesla-cybertruck-recall-accelerator-pedal/73383894007/
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has praised the country’s armed forces for their “success” after Tehran launched a retaliatory attack on Israel ... Show more
Supreme Leader Khamenei says Iran demonstrated its power against Israel | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Supreme Leader Khamenei says Iran demonstrated its power against Israel | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
NYPD arrests over 100 at pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University: Dozens arrested for participating in Thursday's protest; student group says police ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/18/nypd-arrests-columbia-university-gaza-war-protest/73374280007/
Twisted truths and a fundraising boost: How Trump tried to control his first week in court
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/twisted-truths-fundraising-boost-trump-control-first-week-court-rcna148054
Quick Glance: Michael Cohen Criticizes Trump's Barron Graduation Ban Complaint as Ridiculous
- Michael Cohen describes Trump's complaint about a potential ban on attending Barron's graduation ceremony as comical.
- Cohen points out that Trump apparently did not attend the graduation ceremonies of his other children.
- Cohen is expected to be a key witness in Trump's trial, which revolves around allegations of hush money payments to silence an affair with Stormy Daniels.
- HuffPost advocates for making high-quality journalism freely accessible and seeks support to continue to ensure this.
From Breakingviews: Tesla is asking investors to re-ratify Elon Musk’s court-voided $40-billion pay package, which Jonathan Guilford explains ... Show more
Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last | Reuters
Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last | Reuters
Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) with a pair of amendments that ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602827-moskowitz-trolls-greene-with-foreign-aid-amendments/
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."
- Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.
- The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
Google Fires 28 Workers for Protesting Cloud Deal With Israel: The fired workers included nine Google employees who were removed by police after occupying Google ...
wired.com/story/google-fires-twenty-eight-workers-for-protesting-cloud-deal-with-israel/
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/technology/google-firing-israeli-cloud-contract.html
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Trump ally Sidney Powell defeats appeal in Texas attorney ethics case: A Texas appellate court on Wednesday upheld a decision to reject attorney disciplinary ...
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Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last: Yesterday’s paycheck is a poor guarantee of good work tomorrow. Electric-car maker Tesla is asking investors ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/musks-next-big-payday-matters-more-than-his-last-2024-04-17/
BREAKING: The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop advisory for all Alaska Airlines' mainline and subcarrier flights and that flights for ...
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U.S. sanctions target Iran’s drone production after attack on Israel: Treasury announces new sanctions on Tehran but seeks to contain broader conflict.
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/18/iran-treasury-drone-sanctions/
Trump tempts the court to find him in contempt: Intentional or not, the former president might wind up in serious trouble.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/18/trump-contempt-merchan-trial-hush-money-new-york/
US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel
apnews.com/article/iran-israel-treasury-sanctions-g7-f031a8bbcc54734a2eac152b36859ee9
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