Billie Eilish, Dave Mathews, Lorde Among 250 Artists Addressing Ticket System Reform
deadline.com/2024/04/billie-eilish-dave-mathews-lorde-among-artists-addressing-ticket-system-reform-1235894418/
Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign during tense news conference
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/johnson-columbia-university-president/
Biden signs $95 billion aid package with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan. Calls for TikTok ban or sale
apnews.com/article/joe-biden-mike-johnson-ukraine-israel-b72aed9b195818735d24363f2bc34ea4
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.
CNN heard from five young influencers about how the proposed TikTok ban might impact content creators and their vote in the upcoming election. edition.cnn.com/2024/04/23/tech/congress-tiktok-ban-what-next/index.html
Quick Glance: Potential Buyers for TikTok Revealed
- The clock is ticking for TikTok to find a new owner. President Joe Biden signed a law that could ban TikTok in the US unless ByteDance sells the app. Possible buyers range from tech companies to retailers and investment bankers.
- Established tech giants like Meta or Google are unlikely buyers due to antitrust hurdles. Large companies with deep pockets face regulatory skepticism, although they could have the resources to purchase TikTok.
- Microsoft, which has shown interest in TikTok in the past, may have another opportunity after successfully navigating antitrust scrutiny with the Activision Blizzard deal. Oracle and former US government officials like Steven Mnuchin are also potential buyers.
- Mnuchin has announced assembling a team of investors to acquire TikTok. His offer, however, might exclude TikTok's algorithm, sparking controversial discussions. Other potential buyers like Kevin O'Leary are also considering acquiring TikTok, with O'Leary suggesting an initial bid between $20 and $30 billion.
US President Joe Biden has signed into law a $94bn foreign funding bill that includes military aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
🔗: www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/biden-signs-law-securing-billions-in-us-aid-for-ukraine-israel
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-congress-bill-1c48466df82f3684bd6eb21e61ebcb8d
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
George Santos ends comeback bid for Congress: Former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he's dropping his longshot bid to return to Congress ...
apnews.com/article/george-santos-congress-campaign-a4c4cc2ea7cb52a13ec9f8dfc5ede86c
Quick Glance: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat
- Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.
- In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.
- Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.
- Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that bans TikTok in the US if its owner, the Chinese tech firm ByteDance, fails to divest the popular short video ... Show more reut.rs/4aNcyTr
Arizona Democrats Advance 3rd Attempt to Repeal 1864 Abortion Law: The almost-complete ban on abortions in the state could go into effect as soon as June 8 if ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/abortion-ban-arizona.html
FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy: The British Parliament has approved the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251208880/FDP-fordert-Debatte-ueber-Ruanda-Modell-fuer-deutsche-Asylpolitik.html
Abortion Ban: Arizona House to Repeal: The Arizona House of Representatives has voted to repeal a near-total ban on abortions there. Three Republicans also voted ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/arizona-usa-radikales-abtreibungverbot-100.html
U.K. Pushes Through Rwanda Deportation Bill: Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/europe/uk-rwanda-deportation-bill-migrants.html
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Morehouse faculty and students raise concerns about Biden's graduation speech: Morehouse College’s leadership is set to hold a call on Thursday to address ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/morehouse-faculty-students-concerns-biden-graduation-speech-rcna149283
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he’ll demand President Joe Biden send the National Guard to Columbia University after protesters heckled him during his speech ... Show more
Georgia foreign agents bill draws protesters onto the streets: Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68881833
How McConnell and Schumer beat hardline conservatives on Ukraine: The two Senate leaders and the White House worked tirelessly for the better part of a year to ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/24/mitch-mcconnell-israel-ukraine-aid-00153990
Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
Truth Social owner Trump Media asks Congress to investigate ‘troubling’ market manipulation claims
cnn.com/2024/04/24/business/trump-media-truth-social-stock-manipulation/
Quick Glance: Trump Media Seeks Congressional Probe on 'Troubling' Market Manipulation Claims
- Trump Media & Technology Group is asking Congress to investigate suspicions of illegal activity affecting its stock price.
- In a disclosed letter, Devin Nunes, the CEO of Truth Social owner Trump Media, urged GOP Chairmen of relevant House Committees to examine the 'urgent matter' of 'potential manipulation' of the company's stock price.
- Trump Media recently reported a $58 million loss in 2023 with minimal revenue. The company's price-to-sales ratio, a common stock valuation method, is notably high compared to competitors in the social media sector.
- In the communication to Congress, Trump Media highlighted that data suggests 'just four market participants' accounted for over 60% of the exceptional trading volume in the company's stock: Citadel Securities, Virtu Americas, G1 Execution Services, and Jane Street Capital.
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, praised King Salman and Crown Prince ... Show more
Gov. Gavin Newsom introduces bill to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/gov-gavin-newsom-introduces-bill-allow-arizona-doctors-preform-abortio-rcna149226
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools: Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to ...
reuters.com/world/us/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-bill-allowing-teachers-carry-guns-schools-2024-04-23/
Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts: Lawmakers sped a possible TikTok ban through Congress by tying it to a sprawling funding ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/23/tiktok-ban-senate-vote-sale-biden/
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.
Greece’s Prime Minister Wants His Nation to be the Comeback Story of the Decade: In an interview, the Greek Prime Minister lays out his vision for a different ...
time.com/6970097/mitsotakis-interview-greece-economy/
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure that includes provision to sell or ban TikTok
richmond.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/ukraine-taiwan-israel-war-aid-tiktok-ban/article_3564e229-94ba-5de6-aa60-79e995db1339.html
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
College protests live updates: 93 arrested at USC: Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.
abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/college-protests-palestinian-israel-gaza/93-arrested-following-protest-at-usc-109606369
Quick Glance: Student-Led Demonstrations: US Colleges Surrounded by Tents Amid Pro-Palestine Protests
- Students in the US are using tent encampments to express opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza.
- The presence of tent camps and demonstrations has resulted in conflicts with law enforcement.
- Pro-Palestinian groups are urging colleges to sever ties with Israel and companies backing the Gaza conflict.
- Campus protests were sparked by the October 7 Hamas attack in southern Israel, leading to significant casualties and hostages.
Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans
timesofisrael.com/biden-signs-95-billion-war-aid-measure-with-relief-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan/
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.
Reuters World News: Trump's foreign courters, and other top stories: The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-tiktok-countdown-trumps-foreign-courters-boeing-plastic-divide-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday: US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/us-senate-passes-ukraine-israel-taiwan-bill-biden-to-sign-on-wednesday
Russia's Foreign Ministry threatens US with downgrade of diplomatic relations if US seizes Russian assets
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452991/
Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales: TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday (Apr 24) she was happy the US Congress had ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/taiwan-united-states-china-aid-package-objects-arms-sales-bill-passed-4288241
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools: Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to ...
reuters.com/world/us/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-bill-allowing-teachers-carry-guns-schools-2024-04-23/
Some 300 musicians, from Diplo to Nile Rodgers, lobby Congress for ticketing reform
npr.org/2024/04/25/1247130677/musicians-congress-letter-ticketing-fans-first-act-billie-eilish-green-day
President Biden signed a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday, after months of gridlock that put the centerpiece of his ...
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What the US Congress passed to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific ...
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Some Republicans join Arizona Democrats in vote to repeal controversial 1864 abortion ban
abcnews.go.com/Politics/republicans-join-arizona-democrats-vote-repeal-controversial-1864/story
Tampines accident: Parliamentary questions filed on road safety, penalties following public concern
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-accident-multi-vehicle-pie-road-safety-penalties-enforcement-parliament-questions-4289016
Tennessee Parents Question Whether Arming Teachers Is the Answer: Supporters of new legislation to allow some teachers to carry firearms say it will make the ...
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Expanded so-called 'Don't Say Gay' education restrictions advance in Alabama : The bill aims to restrict discussions of gender identity or sexual orientation.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/expanded-called-dont-gay-education-restrictions-advance-alabama/story
House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests: Johnson’s visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a college ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/mike-johnson-house-speaker-columbia-student-gaza-protests/
🔴 Live: US Senate approves bill that includes $26 billion for Israel and Gaza: The US Senate has passed a bill that includes $26 billion in wartime aid to Israel ...
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President Biden has signed the foreign aid bill that also gives the Chinese company ByteDance nine to 12 months to sell TikTok to an American company ... Show more #USATElection2024 #USATElections #Elections2024
Grand jury indicts fake electors who falsely certified Donald Trump as 2020 winner in Arizona
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Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
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.
Wage bill debate: No money for intern doctors, which way Ruto on CASs?: It will cost the taxpayer Sh2.3 billion to remunerate the CASs in five years and Sh468 ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/wage-bill-debate-no-money-for-intern-doctors-which-way-ruto-on-cass--4602628
'VERY TARGETED': Why FCC Commissioner says TikTok forced sale will be a huge national security step. www.foxbusiness.com/politics/tiktoks-forced-sale-china-most-significant-national-security-step-fcc-commissioner
US sets up "robust logistics network" for rapid delivery Ukraine's $ 60 mn aid - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/24/us-sets-up-robust-logistics-network-for-rapid-delivery-ukraines-60-mn-aid/
Opinion | By Aiding Ukraine, Mike Johnson Makes America Great Again: No country on Earth has anywhere near the ability to project power around the world at so ...
wsj.com/articles/by-aiding-ukraine-mike-johnson-makes-america-great-again-taiwan-israel-dc649327
At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill
apnews.com/article/france-migrants-death-english-channel-uk-00d73287212405d70fdb513cd791fcbd
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
South Africa is moving towards a major healthcare bill that would dismantle the existing two-tier system of public and private healthcare and bring in ... Show more
Biden to speak at Morehouse College commencement, sparking faculty concerns: Morehouse College is set to announce that President Joe Biden will deliver its ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-speak-morehouse-college-commencement-rcna148870
Most of the leaders spoke in support of the establishment of state police except the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/688418-insecurity-jonathan-abdulsalami-ooni-others-back-state-police.html
BBC witnesses migrants on French beach scrambling into the boat in which five people later died trying to reach UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-68872723
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s crusade fails to dislodge Johnson as House speaker: For weeks, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene promised that if the House approved a ...
ajc.com/politics/marjorie-taylor-greenes-crusade-fails-to-dislodge-johnson-as-house-speaker/2HYXOVI5WFH3BEIGN6XHZWHYUY/
Columbia University Protests: Inside a Week of Unrest on Campus: In a Washington war room, Columbia’s president, Nemat Shafik, decided to call police officers to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/columbia-university-campus-protests.html
How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes’ on Aid to Ukraine: Intelligence, politics and personal considerations converted the Republican speaker, who had largely opposed aid ...
nyti.ms/3wdC59k
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.
House Approves $95B in Foreign Military Funding, Incl. Another $26B for Israel: On Capitol Hill, the House has approved a $95 billion foreign aid package for ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/house_approves_95b_in_foreign_military_funding_incl_another_26b_for_israel
USA TODAY Life's Ralphie Aversa talked with Rachael Ray, the celebrity chef who is joining World Central Kitchen on the front in Ukraine ... Show more www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/04/17/rachael-ray-talks-return-to-tv-valerie-bartinelli/73353900007/
In the Peter Navarro case, executive privilege is on trial: U.S. v. Navarro has the potential to be a landmark case of “first impressions” involving unsettled ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4611965-in-the-peter-navarro-case-executive-privilege-is-on-trial/
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers: Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA ...
wired.com/story/section-702-reauthorization-expansion/
Rwanda bill passage draws election dividing line: Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68880167
Eir to double some customers’ billing fees this week: Eir is doubling the cost to pay using a paper bill, paying by phone or by credit card without direct debit ...
independent.ie/business/technology/eir-to-double-some-customers-billing-fees-this-week/a585888096.html
Opinion | Liz Cheney: The Supreme Court Should Rule Swiftly on Trump’s Immunity Claim
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/opinion/trump-immunity-supreme-court.html
Ministers spoil for a public scrap over Rwanda bill: The government heads for a showdown with peers over its law to send asylum seekers to Africa.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68873053
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
Swansea: Family left restaurant without paying £329 bill: The owners of Bella Ciao said they ordered T-bone steaks and double pudding portions.
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68876712
Opinion | How ‘The Squad’ and Like-Minded Progressives Have Changed Their Party: The left’s position on Israel has now become the Democratic Party’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/progressives-democratic-party-aoc.html
These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid: Despite bipartisan opposition, the Israel aid bill garnered a majority and will be taken up ...
businessinsider.com/which-house-democrats-republicans-vote-against-israel-gaza-aid-2024-4
Vietnam Detains Parliament Chair’s Assistant as Builder Probed: Vietnam police detained the assistant to the head of the National Assembly over a probe into a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/vietnam-detains-parliament-chair-s-assistant-as-builder-probed
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