Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi sees 16 sunsets daily on the space station. How will he observe Ramadan?
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: Ukraine attacks Russian-occupied areas with long-range missiles from US, officials disclose
- Recently, Ukraine has started utilizing long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States. These missiles were employed to attack a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and to bombard Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, as reported by American officials on Wednesday.
- A senior US military official stated on Wednesday that the White House and military planners thoroughly assessed the risks associated with providing long-range firepower to Ukraine and concluded that the current timing is suitable for their provision.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
apnews.com/article/shooting-chicago-police-investigation-3d075a6dc4bc8fa3535d8dd2340446f7
Lori and George Schappell, Long-Surviving Conjoined Twins, Die at 62: They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/health/lori-george-schappell-dead.html
Confiscate Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for Ukraine's ...
nzz.ch/international/russische-gelder-beschlagnahmen-die-usa-schrauben-am-internationalen-recht-ld.1827574
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.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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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.
Giuliani Among 18 Trump Allies Indicted in Arizona for 2020 Election Scheme: Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and John Eastman were among 18 co-defendants indicted ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-allies-indicted-arizona-2020-election-scheme-1235010179/
The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders ...
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Dionne Warwick on Her Rock Hall Induction: ‘I’ve Never Considered Myself a Rock & Roller’
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/dionne-warwick-rock-hall-of-fame-1235009417/
Cicadas are so noisy in South Carolina that residents call police: Trillions of cicadas are emerging from underground this month. In one South Carolina county ...
nbcnews.com/science/environment/cicadas-noisy-south-carolina-residents-call-police-rcna149132
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
Could eating less help you live longer?: Calorie restriction and intermittent fasting both increase longevity in animals, say experts on aging ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/well/eat/calorie-restriction-fasting-longevity.html
Opinion | We Are Blowing the Fight to Contain Bird Flu: “There’s a fine line between one person and 10 people with H5N1.”
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/bird-flu-cow-outbreak.html
Sanders launches Senate investigation into ‘outrageously high’ pricing of Ozempic, Wegovy
cnn.com/2024/04/24/health/senate-ozempic-wegovy-price/
Former Republican mayoral candidate gets 10 days in prison in Jan. 6 case: A former Republican candidate who lost his race for mayor in Connecticut last year was ...
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/former-republican-mayoral-candidate-gets-10-days-prison-jan-6-case-rcna148968
Europeans ‘less hard-working’ than Americans, says Norway oil fund boss: Tangen finds US investments more attractive due to weaker regulations and more ...
ft.com/content/58fe78bb-1077-4d32-b048-7d69f9d18809
Meta’s A.I. Assistant Is Fun to Use, but It Can’t Be Trusted: Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s hope for the chatbot to be the smartest, it struggles with facts ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/technology/personaltech/meta-ai-facebook-instagram-chatbot.html
‘Shogun’ Finale Recap: Mask Off: Lord Toranaga’s true plan is finally revealed.
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/arts/television/shogun-finale-recap-mask-off.html
Business Groups Sue to Stop F.T.C. From Banning Noncompete Clauses: The suit was filed the day after the agency announced a rule that prohibits companies from ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/lawsuit-ftc-noncompete-ban.html
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Man Who Struck Officer With Pole on Jan. 6 Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison: The man, David Joseph Gietzen, was found guilty of committing five felonies during the ...
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Forecast group predicts busiest hurricane season on record with 33 storms: University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Michael Mann cites record ocean warmth as ...
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/04/24/record-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast/
Can an independent candidate like RFK Jr. win the presidency?: There is no requirement that a candidate belong to a major political party. That said ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/independent-candidates-president-chances/
S&P 500 may crash 44%, selling early could pay off, says Paul Dietrich: It paid off nicely to dump stocks nearly a year before the dot-com and housing bubbles ...
businessinsider.com/stock-market-outlook-dietrich-bubble-crash-recession-dot-com-housing-2024-4
Opinion | Not Everyone Needs a College Degree: Companies like ours are helping build a skills-based economy.
wsj.com/articles/not-everyone-needs-a-college-degree-home-depot-walmart-training-edf421a7
La Liga president Javier Tebas wants league matches in U.S. by 2025-26 season: La Liga president Javier Tebas insists league matches will be played abroad with ...
theathletic.com/5441498/2024/04/24/la-liga-matches-abroad-united-states/
I Missed My Chance to Be With a Famous Actor. Now I’m Trying to Lure Him Back.: I feel so conflicted.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/actor-sex-fantasies-advice.html
TikTok creators react to Biden signing ban-or-sell law: TikTok creators weren’t surprised to hear that President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that could lead ...
nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/tiktok-creators-react-biden-signing-ban-sell-law-rcna149174
Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
- TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.
- The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.
- The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.
- Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
How do you get siblings to be nice to each other? Latino families have an answer: Over the past few decades, psychologists have begun to understand how parents ...
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/04/24/1246586836/brothers-sisters-close-siblings-caring-latino-culture
'Call Her Daddy' host Alex Cooper marries Matt Kaplan in destination wedding: "Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan got married in a ...
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/24/alex-cooper-matt-kaplan-wedding-vogue-call-her-daddy-host/73437517007/
Cicadas Are Emerging Now. How Do They Know When to Come Out?: Scientists are making computer models to better understand how the mysterious insects emerge ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/science/why-do-cicadas-emerge.html
New federal rules on airline refunds require cash instead of vouchers: New federal rules say travelers deserve cash refunds when inconvenienced by their airline ...
cnn.com/travel/new-federal-rules-airline-refunds-cash/
Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space
apnews.com/article/nuclear-arms-space-un-us-japan-russia-175d45ddb658729eff060bd8a83b8a55
What to know about US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay: For millions of American workers, the government took two actions this week that could ...
apnews.com/article/noncompete-agreement-overtime-workers-employers-jobs-career-biden-3d9206f9c6bca78477379d5768d47618
Trump trial: porn star and world politics - the unequal situation in the election campaign
sueddeutsche.de/politik/usa-trump-biden-wahlkampf-1.6568434
Russia, US clash at UN Security Council meeting over nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/us-russia-set-for-a-showdown-at-un-over-nuclear-weapons-in-space
Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn: Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the ...
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Opinion | I’m a Columbia Professor. The Protests on My Campus Are Not Justice.: I do not believe that the Columbia demonstrators are driven by antisemitism ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/columbia-protests-israel.html
Monica’s New Beau Loves Her In A Way That Allows Her To Be Softer: ‘In My Relationship Now, I Don’t Have To Take Over’
essence.com/lifestyle/monica-boyfriend-2024/
US Congress gives green light: Biden: Ukraine will receive new weapons this week: After months of delay, the US House of Representatives votes in favor of a new ...
n-tv.de/politik/Biden-Ukraine-erhaelt-neue-Waffen-noch-diese-Woche-article24896265.html
Klimt portrait missing for nearly a century sold for $32 million: A portrait by Gustav Klimt that was unseen for almost a century has sold for $32 million – the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/style/klimt-missing-portrait-sold-scli-intl/
Quick Glance: Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' Sells for $32 Million Euros at Auction
- Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' sells for $32 million euros at auction despite subject's uncertainty.
- The painting depicts a young woman in a turquoise dress and floral gown against a red background.
- The current owners reached a 'fair and just solution' with the legal successors of the Lieser family.
- The painting's history post-Klimt's death and during the Nazi era raises significant questions.
Schtick’s Pop-Up Event Series for Seder Celebrates Jewish Culture: The dinner parties held by Shtick, a pop-up series celebrating Jewish culture ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/style/passover-seder-shtick.html
Russia vetoes U.N. resolution opposing space-based nuclear arms - UPI.com: Russia vetoed a U.S.- and Japan-sponsored U.N. resolution, opposing the deployment of ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/04/24/world-UN-russia-veto-nukes-space-deployment/6321714001918/
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
World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says
apnews.com/article/amnesty-international-annual-report-human-rights-b0f436e3037145d2ba2e3e755898eb54
Heroic U.K. 6-year-old saves family from burning home ‘just at the right time’ : On the afternoon of April 4, Olivia Patterson looked up from her neighbor’s ...
today.com/parents/6-year-old-girl-saves-family-burning-house-rcna148779
Aboriginal spears taken by Captain Cook in 1770 are returned to Australia's Indigenous people
apnews.com/article/england-australia-aboriginal-spears-james-cook-a4e9406e64b991eb1d916b4598e28033
Nearly 2 in 5 Americans breathe unhealthy air. Why it’s getting worse.: Climate change — linked to wildfires, drought and dust — is not only worsening air ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/04/24/worsening-air-pollution-climate-change/
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
“Seder in the Streets to Stop Arming Israel”: 100s Arrested at Jewish-Led Protest Near Schumer’s Home
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/schumer_seder
Cole Escola’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ Transferring to Broadway: Cole Escola’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ is coming to Broadway. Sadly, it is not going into the Booth Theatre ...
vulture.com/article/cole-escola-oh-mary-broadway.html
More than 1 in 4 US adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire: AARP study
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/1-4-us-adults-age-50-expect-retire-109580387
Ramadan reimagined in 2024: Reporter's notebook: A Muslim American celebrates hopeful signs of wider acceptance.
abcnews.go.com/US/ramadan-reimagined-2024-reporters-notebook/story
A grand jury declined to indict a Texas man 2 years ago in the killing of a 9-year-old. He’s now been indicted for murder
cnn.com/2024/04/24/us/arlene-alvarez-fatal-shooting-man-indicted-texas/
Billions in support against Russia: Zelensky thanks the USA for “vital help”: The US Senate has approved a new aid package for Ukraine. The first deliveries are ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukrainekrieg-wolodymyr-selenskyj-dankt-den-usa-fuer-lebenswichtige-hilfe-a-aad0e735-d7ab-49f4-aa50-b6aa8eceb9b5
Alexis Ohanian makes an unprecedented investment in women’s track: Seeing “tremendous upside” in the sport, the billionaire is funding a women-only event this ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2024/04/23/alexis-ohanian-is-funding-women-only-track-event-this-fall/
Where are the cicadas? Use this interactive map to find Brood XIX, Brood XIII in 2024
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/24/2024-cicada-map/73414849007/
Pug Mom and Her Eight Puppies Abandoned Behind Gas Station: 'Indefensible': The nine dogs were found in distress in a woodland area located behind a gas station ...
newsweek.com/pug-mom-eight-puppies-abandoned-behind-gas-station-indefensible-texas-1893583
Doug Emhoff to attend memorial for World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli strike
nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/doug-emhoff-attend-memorial-world-central-kitchen-workers-killed-israe-rcna149237
I Hate Sleeping in a Tent. So I Turned My Car Into a Cozy Camping Haven.: In the last two years, I’ve fine-tuned my overlanding setup, which hinges on a car air ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/overlanding-car-camping-gear/
Ketamine bros are giving psychedelics a bad rap. That's a problem for those who need them.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/24/psychedelic-therapy-ketamine-elon-musk-drug-stigma/73299924007/
Most nursing homes don't have enough staff to meet the federal government's new rules
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/24/1246628171/nursing-home-staffing-final-rule-medicare-medicaid
My faith puts health first. Supreme Court abortion ruling would pander to Christian extremists.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/24/supreme-court-idaho-abortion-emergency-healthcare-emtala/73425094007/
The Garage named one of nation's best food halls in America: USA TODAY readers voted The Garage one of the best food halls from a list selected by industry ...
indystar.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/24/the-garage-food-hall-best-usa/73427050007/
An Epitaph for Daniel Dennett, Philosopher of Consciousness: Is consciousness nothing more than an illusion? That idea defined the work of Daniel Dennett ...
johnhorgan.org/cross-check/consciousness-and-the-dennett-paradox
Can you prevent forehead wrinkles and fine lines? Experts weigh in.: We’ll break down everything you need to know about forehead wrinkles, from how they develop ...
usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/04/24/how-to-get-rid-of-forehead-wrinkles/73220976007/
Columbia’s Retreat to ‘Virtual Learning’: Holding classes over Zoom just pretends to solve a problem.
theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/04/columbia-shafik-protests-online-classes/678171/
Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, says bullying over his weight drove the star off social media
cnn.com/2024/04/23/entertainment/jelly-roll-wife-bunnie-bullying/
‘Modern Love Podcast’: Laufey, Gen Z’s Pop Jazz Icon, Sings for the Anxious Generation
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/podcasts/laufey-gen-zs-jazz-icon-sings-for-anxious-generation.html
Belgian Man’s Drunken Driving Defense: His Body Made the Alcohol: A 40-year-old man was acquitted of a drunken driving offense after doctors confirmed he had a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/europe/belgian-man-drunk-driving-alcohol.html
Why Do 20-Somethings Love Signet Rings Now? ‘It’s Not About Being Snobby.’: Once marked by a certain elitism, signet rings now come in both classic and more ...
wsj.com/style/fashion/why-do-20-somethings-love-signet-rings-now-its-not-about-being-snobby-0e76e74f
Greek skies turn orange above Athens as North African Sahara dust blows in: Skies over the Greek capital Athens turned orange after dust from the Sahara Desert ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/greece-athens-dust-north-sahara-desert-orange-rcna149127
The Best Mechanical Keyboards: If you spend a lot of time typing, a mechanical keyboard can be a great quality-of-life improvement ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-mechanical-keyboards/
Oklahoma police say 10-year-old boy awoke to find his parents and 3 brothers shot to death
apnews.com/article/oklahoma-city-five-dead-children-9b1f1f62875e236ad23b282754d662a4
Quick Glance: 5 dead in Yukon-area home: Child discovers bodies, official states
- Oklahoma City police have initiated an investigation after five individuals, including children, were found deceased inside a residence near Yukon on Monday morning.
- Included among the deceased were a sixth-grade student at Meadow Brook Intermediate, a ninth-grade student at Mustang High School, and a 2023 Mustang Public Schools graduate.
- An official named Gary Knight from the Oklahoma City Police mentioned that all five displayed injuries indicative of a homicide.
- A 10-year-old boy came across the bodies, prompting the police to classify the incident as a shooting, with a weapon found on top of a man.
USA 2024 elections: The latest polls on Trump and Biden: Elections will be held in the USA in November. Two old acquaintances are battling it out for the ...
nzz.ch/international/wahlen-usa-2024-die-neusten-umfragen-zu-trump-und-biden-ld.1824999
U.S. unveils $1 billion Ukraine weapons package: Resupply of artillery ammunition, armored vehicles and air-defense missiles comes after Congress ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/24/biden-us-weapons-ukraine/
All the Key Witnesses We May See in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial: The trial is sure to bring a slew of Trumpland characters out of the woodwork.
thedailybeast.com/all-the-key-witnesses-we-may-see-in-trumps-hush-money-trial
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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.
Woman Leaves Bad Review After Hating Haircut - Salon's Response Shocks Her: The salon's owner called her after reading the negative review and made her an offer ...
newsweek.com/bad-review-haircut-suprising-result-1893831
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-furious-in-tears-over-king-charles-decision/news-story/cf2233850121b9d243f4ead9abb51ac7
Seinfeld’s shock Hollywood claim: ‘It’s over’: Ahead of his feature directorial debut on Netflix, Jerry Seinfeld weighed in on the state of the film industry ...
news.com.au/entertainment/movies/jerry-seinfeld-the-movie-business-is-over/news-story/ae728f01ea6cfe01bbeb86f48e31a2df
Opinion | Donald Trump Tests His Trial Gag Order: There’s a reason to protect the jury, but why shield Michael Cohen, who is ubiquitous on TV?
on.wsj.com/3JtSFVs
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