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UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/uk-freezes-london-property-linked-to-putin-ally-after-icij-report/
Quick Glance: UK Reacts to ICIJ Report on London Property of Putin Ally
- The UK government froze the multimillion-dollar London property roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists unveiled its connection to Igor Komarov and its seemingly untouched status by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official.
- In February, the ongoing relationship between Komarov and the prime central London townhouse on Herbert Crescent, purchased for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company he previously managed, was highlighted.
- An update was made on April 5 regarding the Companies House records for Wastom, aligning with the ROE filings.
Israel and Iran pull back from the brink: While risk of immediate all-out war has been averted, the danger for Middle East has far from passed
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
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.
What Jennifer Did embroils Netflix in alleged AI scandal : Streamer has been accused of manipulating images in true-crime documentary
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/netflix-what-jennifer-did-ai-image-true-story-b2531363.html
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Netflix and AI Photos in True-Crime Documentary
- Allegations against Netflix for using AI-manipulated images in What Jennifer Did.
- Distinctive hands in What Jennifer Did on Netflix noted by fans.
- Image manipulation in photos of Jennifer Pan in the documentary, including missing fingers and unnaturally long thumbs.
- The use of AI-manipulated photos in a true crime documentary is contentious as stories should be portrayed truthfully, especially sensitive ones like Pan's.
Maryland school shooting averted after teen arrested: police: Police say a story the teen wrote depicting a mass shooting was not fictional and was a violent ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68858405
Bloody Sunday: No perjury charges against former soldiers: The Public Prosecution Service has been investigating fifteen former soldiers and an alleged former ...
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68854561
US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership: The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-security-council-vote-thursday-palestinian-un-membership-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Giancarlo Esposito says he was badly broke before ‘BREAKING BAD’ and contemplated arranging his own murder to make sure his children got his life insurance ... Show more
"Facts over claims, Truth over sensationalism," #Doordarshan said while unveiling the new logo in a social media post.
Read more: scroll.in/latest/1066815/saffronisation-of-doordarshan-after-dd-news-unveils-new-logo-social-media-users-express-alarm
The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant Islamic group Boko Haram a decade ago. Read more: www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-68850088
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Before 'Breaking Bad,' Giancarlo Esposito considered arranging his own murder for insurance money
nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/breaking-bad-giancarlo-esposito-considered-arranging-murder-insurance-rcna148542
Quick Glance: Giancarlo Esposito considered orchestrating his murder during financial crisis
- Breaking Bad actor Giancarlo Esposito contemplated having himself killed to secure an insurance payout for his family when he was financially struggling.
- After facing two bankruptcies and a foreclosure, Esposito landed the iconic role of Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad.
- Despite having worked since the 1980s, it was his role in Breaking Bad that truly brought Esposito into the spotlight.
- Esposito is open to the idea of further involvement in the Breaking Bad universe, expressing interest in a prequel series centered around Gus Fring.
Teenager is charged with terrorism offenses in stabbings of bishop and priest at Sydney church
apnews.com/article/church-stabbing-sydney-australian-assyrian-orthodox-d0930e270b8059b3a1d9d3cba7e1d407
Quick Glance: Teenager Accused of Sydney Church Stabbing Displays Signs of Mental Illness, Court Reveals
- A teenage boy facing a potential life sentence for terrorism in the stabbing of a bishop has exhibited behaviors consistent with mental illness or intellectual disability, according to his lawyer.
- The 16-year-old is alleged to have traveled 90 minutes from his home to attack Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a livestreamed sermon at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney.
- Investigators from a joint counter-terrorism team, comprising state and federal police and Asio staff, interviewed the boy in his hospital bed before charging him with committing a terrorist act.
- A brief of evidence is set to be presented when the matter returns to court on June 14.
Israeli minister Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding
middleeasteye.net/news/israel-itamar-ben-gvir-calls-execution-palestinans-ease-overcrowding-prisons
Journalist Attempts Citizen’s Arrest of EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen for Enabling Gaza Genocide
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/journalist_attempts_citizens_arrest_of_eu_leader_ursula_von_der_leyen_for_enabling_gaza_genocide
According to Counting Dead Women, 24 women have died this year at the hands of a male.
That is 10 more women who have died compared to the same time last year ... Show more www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-19/dreyfus-says-men-need-to-step-up-in-domestic-violence-crisis/103743900 ab.co/abcnewsapp
Detained U.N. Workers Accuse Israel of Obtaining False Confessions Through Torture
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/detained_un_workers_accuse_israel_of_obtaining_false_confessions_through_torture
Maine lawmakers pass gun bills in wake of October mass shooting: Maine lawmakers on Thursday sent a raft of gun safety measures to the governor to sign into law ...
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Sydney church stabbing: Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged ...
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68814813
Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’: France condemns the move and says there ‘were no legitimate grounds’ to expel its ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/burkina-faso-kicks-out-three-french
Gun legislation approved in Maine after Lewiston mass shooting: The Maine Legislature has approved sweeping gun safety legislation nearly six months after the ...
apnews.com/article/maine-legislature-mass-shooting-gun-control-938ed48aa36cfa3ab364a72556e1abd3
Israel's limited strike on Iran sends strong message, experts say: Israel sent a strong message with its muted strike, experts say, demonstrating its ability to ...
businessinsider.com/israel-iran-strike-isfahan-sends-strong-message-nuclear-experts-say-2024-4
Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
- Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.
- The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.
- According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
How the war in Gaza has shaped Qatar’s role as a regional mediator: Qatar’s role as a Middle East mediator may be imperiled as U.S. politicians criticize its ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/21/qatar-gaza-hostages-american/
Salvator Rosa painting stolen from Oxford recovered in Romania after four years: Two other paintings stolen from Christ Church Picture Gallery in March 2020 are ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68834481
Benja, a baby southern white rhino frolics around its 21-acre paddock in the spring sunshine alongside its mother, Jaseera, at Whipsnade Zoo, north of London ... Show more
Murder mystery series ‘THE PERFECT COUPLE’ to debut on Netflix this year.
Starring Nicole Kidman, Meghann Fahy, Dakota Fanning, Jack Reynor ... Show more
Israel carries out strike inside Iran according to US officials: The overnight strike followed an unprecedented assault by Iran on Israel last weekend
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/israel-carries-out-strike-inside-iran-according-to-us-officials
A Nigerian chess champion is trying to break the world record for the longest chess marathon
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/nigerian-chess-champion-break-world-record-longest-chess-109421377
AfD right winger Björn Höcke is on trial because he used an SA slogan. The director of the Buchenwald Concentration Camp Memorial explains what it's actually ... Show more www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100387608/-hoecke-kann-sich-nicht-herausreden-afd-politiker-wegen-sa-parole-vor-gericht.html
Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
- The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
- He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.
- A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
The central bank in a tiny African country tried to block a suspicious banking venture. Then the king’s allies intervened. - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/swazi-secrets/eswatini-farmers-bank-rijkenberg-belumbu/
German police arrest suspected Russian spies over bombing plan: Two men held for alleged intent to sabotage that included military base training Ukrainian ...
ft.com/content/9ee73d65-9575-410c-acba-3bc8b0bc08ae
Controversial activities in the West Bank: EU apparently imposes sanctions against Israeli settlers for the first time
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-verhaengt-offenbar-erstmals-sanktionen-gegen-israelische-siedler-a-bb12f456-fdcb-4b25-8387-2642daa05120
A consortium of television networks have invited President Joe Biden to debate Donald Trump on their platforms—but giving Trump equal status on a TV stage ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
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.
'They killed our son': Online scammers tearing families apart as sextortion cases soar
itv.com/news/2024-04-17/they-killed-our-son-the-devastating-impact-of-sextortion-scams-as-cases-soar
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran: Report: WASHINGTON: Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, ABC News reported late on Thursday (Apr 18) ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-war-missiles-hit-site-iran-report-4277026
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
apnews.com/article/pakistan-karachi-japanese-attack-d796b4df5757f82fdc4b6e937553e1b8
Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK: Thousands of Taylor Swift’s UK fans have been duped into buying fake tickets for her ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/business/eras-tour-scams-taylor-swift/
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift unveils track list for new album featuring two collaborations
- Taylor Swift shared on Monday the song titles and information about two collaborations for her 11th era, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' an album she announced after winning her 13th career Grammy on Sunday.
- The album has four sides, with the titles of the songs suggesting it could be a breakup album about her ex-boyfriend and actor Joe Alwyn, whom Swift dated for six years.
- There are several song titles in the album referencing London and England, where Alwyn is from, contrasting the cheerful nature of 'London Boy' with darker titles like 'But Daddy I Love Him.'
- Swift also revealed that she wrote the bonus track 'You're Losing Me' two years ago, which depicts a relationship on life support as she pleads with her partner to revive the romance.
‘BABY REINDEER’ is at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Described as a honest & compelling exploration of sexual abuse & stalking all rooted within a comedy ... Show more
NSW woman jailed for more than five years after car crash that killed nine-year-old
9news.com.au/national/i-need-a-drink-alcoholic-driver-after-fatal-crash/340488f7-1dca-4c17-9cae-999be82f5d41
In Bavaria: Arrests on suspicion of espionage: Two men have been arrested in Bayreuth on suspicion of spying for Russia.
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/spionage-russland-festnahme-bundesanwaltschaft-100.html
Quick Glance: Bavaria: Arrests for Alleged Espionage and Sabotage
- In Bavaria, two suspected spies with ties to Russia were arrested. They had been scouting potential targets, including US military facilities.
- One of the detainees planned arson and explosives attacks on military infrastructure in Germany. Authorities searched their homes and workplaces.
- A warrant was issued for suspected membership in a terrorist organization. The arrests are considered a significant breakthrough in combating the Russian espionage network.
- Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann emphasized the need for a resolute response to the threat posed by the Russian power apparatus.
The Rotten Tomatoes score for ‘ABIGAIL’ has increased to 85%.
In theaters tomorrow, April 19.
E-mobility in crisis - AUTO BILD: What's up? What does it say? The market barometer highlights the development of new registrations ...
autobild.de/artikel/elektroautos-weniger-neuzulassungen-25723265.html
UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-unrwa-hamas-refugees-humanitarian-e84e67ca7e819c8558dd209cb33d8433
Muslims in India tell Al Jazeera why they are concerned that another term under Narendra Modi's BJP government could threaten their way of life.
‘After all, you are only a constable’: Andhra man resigns after being humiliated by senior, cracks UPSC
indianexpress.com/article/cities/hyderabad/andhra-man-resigns-humiliated-senior-cracks-upsc-9276884/
Stardust fire inquest: Jury delivers verdict of unlawful killing: Families in court cheer and applaud as the verdict is read out in the longest running inquest ...
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Quick Glance: Stardust: Families Cheer as Verdict Delivered - BBC News
- The jury has returned a verdict of unlawful killing for 48 deaths in a nightclub fire. Families cheered as the verdict was delivered.
- The jury found that the fire started in the main bar area on February 14, 1981, and was caused by an electrical fault.
- Some families welcomed the ruling as justice served, while others called for a public apology from the Irish government.
- The Irish Prime Minister referred to the Stardust fire as one of the darkest moments in Irish history and stated that the government will consider the verdict in full.
Left-wing extremists lie in wait for neo-Nazis - three seriously injured in stabbing
focus.de/panorama/welt/am-prenzlauer-berg-berlin-drei-schwerletzte-bei-messerstecherei-unter-links-und-rechstextremisten_id_259871650.html
Four youths have been filmed allegedly carjacking a woman at knifepoint in Darwin.
Despite leaving the youths to enter her car ... Show more #9News
Gaza aid timeline: How the hunger crisis unfolded amid the Israel-Hamas war: A top U.S. official said last week famine may be occurring in parts of Gaza.
abcnews.go.com/International/gaza-aid-timeline-hunger-crisis-unfolded-amid-israel/story
IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed: An airstrike conducted by Israeli forces in central Gaza resulted in the death of a Hamas ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797681
Erdoğan meets Hamas leader: This cannot continue like this. One comment: Show more www.tagesspiegel.de/meinung/erdogan-trifft-hamas-fuhrer-schones-wochenende-mit-dem-terroristen-11539775.html
Extortion and kidnap - a deadly journey across Mexico: Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68816029
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) had a heated exchange over impeaching President Biden ... Show more
The Biden administration unveiled a final set of sweeping changes to Title IX, the federal civil rights law prohibiting sex-based discrimination at ... Show more
Energy crisis in South America: Ecuador declares Thursday and Friday days off - to save electricity
spiegel.de/ausland/ecuador-erklaert-donnerstag-und-freitag-zu-arbeitsfreien-tagen-um-strom-zu-sparen-a-09c3bfa5-a25f-42aa-8e17-3de6ff959337
UAE: Some companies call employees to work despite flooded roads, threaten with salary cuts - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-some-companies-call-employees-to-work-despite-flooded-roads-threaten-with-salary-cuts
Hebrew U prof. arrested after doubting Hamas rapes, saying Israelis ‘should be afraid’
timesofisrael.com/hebrew-u-prof-arrested-after-doubting-hamas-rapes-saying-israelis-should-be-afraid/
Woman arrested after apparent attempt to use dead body to secure loan: The woman insists that the man, who she said was her uncle, was still alive when they ...
businessinsider.com/woman-brazil-arrested-fraud-involving-corpse-bank-loan-2024-4
Red Lobster eyes bankruptcy option after $11M in losses from endless shrimp: Red Lobster has a new CEO and is focused on possible restructuring through Chapter ...
goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/red-lobster-eyes-bankruptcy-option-after-11m-losses-109376206
Quick Glance: Red Lobster Considers Bankruptcy
- The seafood chain Red Lobster is exploring a potential Chapter 11 filing to restructure its debts, based on insider insights.
- Legal guidance for Red Lobster is provided by King & Spalding. The restaurant chain is contemplating terminating long-term contracts and renegotiating a variety of leases.
- A sign reading “Open For Takeout & Free Delivery” is displayed outside a Red Lobster establishment in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA.
- Established in 1968 in Lakeland, Florida, Red Lobster started with a single restaurant. The introduction of their famous cheese-flavored biscuits occurred in 1992, and the chain now operates hundreds of locations in the US, Canada, and international franchises.
Stepson of reality star arrested on charges related to Jan. 6 Capitol attack: The stepson of a former “Real Housewives of New Jersey” (RHONJ) cast member was ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4600638-stepson-of-reality-star-arrested-on-charges-related-to-jan-6-capitol-attack/
Bishop stabbed during church service in Sydney says he 'forgives' attacker: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel said he is 'doing fine' after being attacked by a ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-18/bishop-stabbed-during-church-service-in-sydney-says-he-forgives-attacker
Raj Kundra, businessman and husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, has found himself in trouble again as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized his ... Show more www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/raj-kundra-properties-worth-rs-98-crore-seized-by-ed-in-bitcoin-ponzi-scam-shilpa-shetty-632599.html
Ex-St. Louis Police Officer Beaten by Then-Colleagues Is Awarded $23 Million: Luther Hall won the judgment against a former colleague in connection with a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/st-louis-officer-beating-settlement.html
How every senator voted on the rejection of Mayorkas impeachment charges: The US Senate on Wednesday dismissed the two impeachment articles against Homeland ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/senators-vote-mayorkas-impeachment-dg/
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
‘Ridiculous’: Prosecutors say Trump has violated gag order seven more times: They previously asked the judge to hold the former president in contempt.
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/18/trump-hush-money-criminal-trial/gag-order-redux-00153015
ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Israel retaliates against Iran, senior U.S. official says. The move comes days after Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel ... Show more abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/
Biden Title IX rules set to protect trans students, abuse survivors: The Biden administration finalized sweeping Title IX rules barring discrimination against ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/19/titleix-biden-transgender-sexual-assault/
“If this resolution passes, God forbid, this council should no longer be known as the Security Council, but as the terror council ... Show more
Arizona Republicans again block attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Arizona House Republicans blocked an attempt Wednesday to repeal the state’s 1864 near-total ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4600740-arizona-republicans-again-block-1864-abortion-ban-repeal/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Murder victim's partner demands stop-and-search for anyone wearing balaclava: Kelvin Ward, 50, was stabbed to death by a gang covered by masks and armed with ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/murder-victims-partner-demands-instant-29024062
Attack blamed on IS militants kills 22 pro-government fighters in central Syria: An opposition war monitor and a pro-government media outlet say an attack on ...
apnews.com/article/syria-quds-brigade-islamic-state-sukhna-attack-d61fa1705468c1c89a1d97c13a8ae14d
Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia: The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/germany-russia-spying-arrests.html
Giant snake crawled through India 47 million years ago: A fossil find in India shows an 11 to 15 meter long snake, which would be one of the largest to ever live ...
spektrum.de/news/palaeontologie-fossile-riesenschlange-in-indien-entdeckt/2214166
Google fires 28 employees involved in 'Googlers against Genocide' sit-in at New York, Sunnyvale offices
foxbusiness.com/markets/google-fires-28-employees-involved-googlers-against-genocide-sit-corporate-headquarters
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.
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