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4/20 Events: A Holiday for Weed Fans, Complete With Corporate Sponsors: With the legalization of marijuana in New York, celebrations of “4/20” have gone ...
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New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market
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Phoenix outranks these major US cities as best places for marijuana use. Here's why
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PHOTOS: In honor of 4/20: The buzz on stoner comedies: From the unintentional campiness of 1936's 'Reefer Madness,' to the casual toking in ...
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Eliza Hittman Sets Fourth Feature with MOTHERLOVE: Emerging as one of the great directors of the sensitives and complexities of youth with her three features ...
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Why The Cannabis Industry Saw 5.4% Job Growth In 2023: After a rough two years, America’s $28-billion legal weed industry saw signs of economic growth—but some ...
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Some NYC issues unresolved as state budget talks approach end: Among the issues left unresolved after her presentation were funding for Medicaid; the form a ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/16/some-nyc-issues-unresolved-as-state-budget-talks-approach-end/
The Battle Over Zaza Waza: A Lifelong Liberal Joins New York’s Weed War: When an illegal smoke shop opened across the street, Gale Brewer, a local councilwoman ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/nyregion/illegal-weed-gale-brewer.html
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 ...
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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.
Conservative Justices Take Argument Over Trump’s Immunity in Unexpected Direction
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-immunity-election.html
Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
- Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.
- The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.
- The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.
- The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
Meadows, Giuliani, 11 'fake electors' from 2020 are among those indicted 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.
Pro-Palestinian Campus Encampments Spread Nationwide Amid Mass Arrests at Columbia, NYU & Yale
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Supreme Court to Decide Whether Donald Trump Can Be Criminally Prosecuted: The Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether as a former President ...
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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.
Trump trial live updates: Judge to weigh whether Trump violated gag order: Testimony resumes in Donald Trump's hush money trial, with David Pecker ...
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Most drivers will pay $15 to enter busiest part of Manhattan starting June 30: Transit officials say the start date for the $15 toll most drivers will be charged ...
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Russian court orders seizure of $440mn from JPMorgan: Move follows lawsuit from state-owned bank VTB to ‘recover losses’ from America’s largest lender
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UAE: How to Get a Meeting With Sheikh Tahnoon, Abu Dhabi's $1.5 Trillion Man
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Trump's $175 million bond goes before judge on New York AG's concerns: The insurer that provided Donald Trump a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Agrees to New Restrictions on $175 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case
- The bond is meant to secure Trump's compliance with a $454.2 million judgment won by state Attorney General Letitia James if he does not succeed in an appeal.
- James had challenged the bond this month, saying Trump still had access to the Charles Schwab account pledged to the insurer as collateral.
- Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.
- Trump defended the bond in court, emphasizing that he has plenty of money to put up for it.
Election Updates: Biden to campaign in Florida, keeping the focus on abortion.
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
BREAKING: Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's conviction on sexual misconduct has been overturned by New York's top court ...
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246888804/biden-chips-syracuse-micron
Hamas official who sought endless war after Oct. 7 says it could put down arms for 2-state deal
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Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
Our oddest photos of the week: Odd and unusual images from around the world this week.
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Why Congress Voted to Force a Sale of TikTok in the U.S.: Lawmakers in numerous countries have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Gasoline prices creeping higher on Long Island: Prices at the pump are rising on Long Island faster than other areas, but fuel is still cheaper than it was at ...
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US appeals court split over Florida ban on Chinese citizens owning property: A U.S. appeals court on Friday appeared divided over whether to block a Florida law ...
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...
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Criminal trial against ex-president: Trump fails with motion to get rid of judge: Former President Trump has to answer for his actions in several trials ...
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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.
TotalEnergies looking at primary listing in New York, says CEO: French oil major TotalEnergies is "seriously" looking at a possible listing in New York ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/totalenergies-considers-listing-new-york-says-ceo-2024-04-26/
Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/trump-meets-with-foreign-leaders/
Global economy set to stay on a roll for the rest of the year: Reuters poll: The global economy is likely to carry its solid momentum for the rest of the year ...
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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.
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad: The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/politics/chad-us-troop-withdrawal.html
Bodycam video shows Frank Tyson telling officers he ‘can’t breathe’ before death: An Ohio man who was handcuffed and left facedown on the floor of a social club ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/26/bodycam-frank-tyson-cant-breathe-death/
Tech companies plug into India's smaller cities for talent: Indian engineer B. Ramachandran now prefers living in the smaller cities than the major tech hubs of ...
reuters.com/world/india/tech-companies-plug-into-indias-smaller-cities-talent-2024-04-25/
Rabbis Arrested Near Gaza-Israel Border at Rally to Highlight Starvation: A group of about 30 rabbis and peace activists from Israel and the United States was ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/middleeast/ceasefire-rabbis-arrested-gaza-israel.html
Trump Calls for More Protests Outside Trial: ‘Rally Behind MAGA’: With support from demonstrators in Lower Manhattan spotty so far, Donald Trump issued a call to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/trump-trial-protests.html
Support gathers for controversial New York bill on sovereign debt ahead of legislature return
reuters.com/world/us/support-gathers-controversial-new-york-bill-sovereign-debt-ahead-legislature-2024-04-25/
Where campus protests have led to arrests across the U.S.: Dozens of protests have broken out at colleges and universities in recent days ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/25/university-protests-arrests-locations/
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.
Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive for years, dies at 76: Snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985, reporter Terry Andersen chronicled his years ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246250824/terry-anderson-obit-ap-reporter-hostage-lebanon
Opinion | The Bragg Case Against Trump Is a Historic Mistake: It’s not the crime; it’s the cover-up. But it’s still a highly flawed case.
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/bragg-trump-trial.html
140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot. But program's future is unclear
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Trump moves to dismiss two counts in Fulton election indictment: Former president Donald Trump on Wednesday asked a judge to dismiss two more felony counts ...
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The Best Restaurants in Austin: There’s plenty of barbecue and Mexican — as you’d expect — but also world-class Japanese, Korean and more. Comments welcome ...
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KKR to buy $1.64 bln student housing portfolio from Blackstone's REIT: Private equity firm KKR has agreed to buy a portfolio of 19 student housing properties ...
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Trump cancels rally due to weather, as he tries to balance his trial and campaign
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Quick Glance: Trump Cancels Rally Due to Storm
- Donald Trump had to cancel his planned rally in North Carolina due to a storm, highlighting the challenges the former president faces balancing legal issues with his campaign against President Joe Biden.
- Despite the cancellation, the audience expressed frustration but understanding, supporting Trump's strategy of incorporating his court time into anti-establishment arguments.
- It remains uncertain when Trump's next campaign appearance will be, as his New York trial may extend, restricting his ability to engage with voters. North Carolina holds significance as a battleground state for both Trump and Biden in the upcoming election.
- Democrats criticized the Trump-Robinson pairing ahead of the rally, citing concerns about their stance on abortion rights. Both parties are striving to appeal to voters with contrasting messages in North Carolina.
US Aid to Israel Support Drops as Outrage Over War, Gaza Grows: Support among swing-state voters for US aid to Israel has plunged in the months since the country ...
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Wall St gains after Friday sell-off, Mideast tensions subside: Wall Street stocks ended higher on Monday following a market sell-off in previous sessions as ...
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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.
Planned Parenthood Plans $10 Million Boost for Democrats in North Carolina: The party is banking on abortion access as an issue to animate the state’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/politics/planned-parenthood-north-carolina.html
MLB expected to review Aaron Boone, Hunter Wendelstedt incident involving fan: Major League Baseball is expected to look at the Monday incident involving Aaron ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/23/aaron-boone-yankees-hunter-wendelstedt-mlb-expected-to-review-ejected-fan/
Quick Glance: Yankees' Aaron Boone Ejected for Fan-Heckling of MLB Umpire in Unusual Incident: 'I Don't Care Who Said It'
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected early in the game against the A's at Yankee Stadium after a fan yelled something. This marked his 35th career ejection, with a rather unusual reason this time.
- Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt warned Boone of an ejection after just five pitches if another word was said. A fan behind the dugout shouted something, leading Wendelstedt to toss Boone out of the game.
- Boone's reactions, including pointing to the crowd, were captured on video. In one clip, Boone can be heard denying he said anything. Despite Wendelstedt's error in judgment, the ejection stood, making for a highly entertaining situation.
- Although Wendelstedt misinterpreted the situation and Boone was innocent, the ejection remained. Nevertheless, the whole incident was incredibly entertaining, and Boone's 35 ejections in a short span of time is quite an impressive feat.
What happens if Trump gets convicted ahead of November?: The first-ever criminal trial of a current or former American president is underway in Manhattan ...
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Trump trial in New York: Man sets himself on fire in front of the courthouse: While the jury for Donald Trump's hush money trial is being selected in court ...
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Israel-Hamas War in Gaza News: Live Updates: Israel has said it plans to target Hamas fighters in Rafah, where a million civilians have sought shelter ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/23/world/israel-gaza-war-hamas
Opinion | Jan. 6 Rioters Should Not Catch a Break From the Supreme Court: Will the court go out of its way to disregard statutory language and create ambiguity ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/supreme-court-january-6-trump.html
Columbia University: Biden condemns anti-Semitism at protests in New York: Anti-Semitic slogans were also shouted during anti-Israel protests at the renowned ...
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Quick Glance: Biden condemns Antisemitism at Columbia University Protests
- US President Joe Biden warns against antisemitism at anti-Israel protests at Columbia University in New York and calls for empathy towards Palestinians.
- Students demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians and against the Israeli government, leading to intense antisemitic remarks.
- A rabbi warns Jewish students not to enter the campus after antisemitic chants, and the police disband a pro-Palestinian tent camp, resulting in arrests.
- Biden condemns the antisemitism, emphasizing that such incidents have no place on the campus or in the country.
FTC votes to ban most employers from using noncompete clauses. But legal challenge is expected
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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.
Inside Trump’s Complicated Relationship With Law Enforcement: The former president has put forth a law-and-order candidacy while also criticizing the legal ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/trump-police-trial.html
Trump to campaign in Wisconsin next week during off day from hush money trial: Former President Trump will hold a campaign event next week in Wisconsin ...
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Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.
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Arizona Republicans uphold 1864 abortion ban, Democrats still seek repeal: Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives tried repeatedly to repeal an 1864 ...
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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.
Top Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned drug, then won Olympic gold: The episode sharply divided the anti-doping world, where China’s record has long ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping-olympics.html
Poland's president becomes latest leader to visit Donald Trump: Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda ...
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Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
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
What to do about the EU’s relative decline: The European Union will be marginalised if it continues to shrink compared to other parts of the world ...
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Quick Glance: Addressing the EU's Relative Decline
- The EU faces marginalization if it continues to shrink compared to other parts of the world.
- There are two ways to look at the EU's relative decline: living standards and power.
- The EU is dealing with different threats from aggressive Russia, China, and the United States.
- To tackle the challenges, the EU needs to strengthen its single market, invest in key industries, and focus on future technologies.
The Trump Trials: All rise: The first week of Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial, news in his other criminal cases, and what to watch for this week.
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/21/trump-trials-tracker-latest-news/
Antidepressants: What to Know About Uses and Side Effects: Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs.
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/well/mind/antidepressants-side-effects-anxiety-stress.html
What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.: The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/business/france-michelin-wages.html
Opinion | Gaza Is Biden’s War Now: The president didn’t start the war in the Middle East. But now it could define his campaign — and his legacy.
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/opinion/biden-gaza-war.html
Why You Should Add Some Sprints Into Your Workout: Running all out, at least for short distances, can be a great way to level up your workout routine.
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/well/move/sprints-running-workout.html
BREAKING: A New York state appeals judge denied Donald Trump's bid to delay his April 15 trial on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to Stormy ...
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Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
US to withdraw military personnel from Niger, source says: The United States will withdraw its troops from Niger, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters ...
reuters.com/world/us-withdraw-military-personnel-niger-source-says-2024-04-19/
Dismissed Trump Jurors Describe Intense Days in a Glaring Spotlight: Two prospective jurors who were excused contacted The New York Times to describe their ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/nyregion/trump-trial-jurors.html
Opinion | Donald Trump and American Justice: Donald Trump is enjoying the same guarantees of fairness and due process before the law that he sought to deny to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/opinion/donald-trump-trial.html
2024 Election Updates: Biden Packs Schedule With Campaign Events
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/22/us/biden-trump-election
The dishonest — and ironic — push to blame campus protests on George Soros: Linking things to George Soros is a classic antisemitic ploy. Here it’s used to ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/dishonest-ironic-push-blame-campus-protests-george-soros/
Columbia University main campus classes will be hybrid until semester ends; NYU students, faculty arrested during protests
cnn.com/2024/04/22/business/columbia-tensions-passover-virtual-classes/
In Late-Stage Budget Talks, Hochul Wins Concessions From N.Y. Lawmakers: Gov. Kathy Hochul used the $237 billion budget to wedge in contentious issues like ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/nyregion/new-york-state-budget.html
U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Bid for Full Statehood at U.N.: The move blocked a resolution to support a status that Palestinians had long sought at the United Nations ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/middleeast/palestinian-statehood-un-veto.html
Israel Hasn’t Offered Evidence Tying U.N. Workers to Hamas, Review Says: The review did not address whether some employees of a U.N. agency, UNRWA ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/middleeast/unrwa-israel-hamas-report.html
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
China's US envoy urges cooperation, cites 'severe' challenges: China's ambassador to the United States urged the two superpowers to cooperate on improving ...
reuters.com/world/chinas-us-envoy-urges-cooperation-cites-severe-challenges-2024-04-21/
Opposite Trump Court: Man sets himself on fire: According to US media reports, a man set himself on fire near the courthouse where Donald Trump's hush money ...
stern.de/panorama/gegenueber-von-trump-gericht--mann-zuendet-sich-selbst-an-34644846.html
Aaron Rodgers' HIV Comments Spark Furious Backlash: The New York Jets quarterback has become known for sharing his controversial opinions and he is currently ...
newsweek.com/aaron-rodgers-hiv-comments-backlash-1891122
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Aaron Rodgers' HIV Remarks
- Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, is facing strong online criticism for his contentious statements.
- Recently surfaced comments made by Aaron Rodgers regarding HIV have sparked significant backlash on social media.
- In a podcast episode from March, Rodgers alleged that the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s was deliberately orchestrated by the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases with government assistance.
- Additionally, Rodgers has voiced disapproval of the handling of both health crises by Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former chief medical advisor to the U.S. president.
Trump allies Meadows, Giuliani among 18 indicted in Arizona election scheme: The charges relate to their alleged efforts to undermine President Joe Biden’s ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/trump-allies-meadows-giuliani-among-18-indicted-in-arizona-election-scheme
John Sterling’s former partners hope to see him enshrined in Yankees’ Monument Park
nydailynews.com/2024/04/20/john-sterling-yankees-monument-park-michael-kay-suzyn-waldman/
You need at least $1 million to retire comfortably in these 10 U.S. states—half are in the Northeast
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/us-states-where-you-need-a-million-dollars-to-retire.html
Björn Höcke of the AfD Goes on Trial in Germany: Björn Höcke, one of the most prominent far-right figures in Germany, has called the trial an attempt to suppress ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/german-far-right-hocke-trial.html
Quick Glance: Björn Höcke on Trial for Nazi Slogans
- Björn Höcke, a prominent far-right leader in Germany, is on trial for using banned Nazi slogans.
- Germany has strict laws against National Socialist slogans and symbols due to historical reasons.
- Höcke leads the far-right Alternative for Germany in Thuringia and is under surveillance.
- The trial is taking place in Halle and is expected to last until May 14, with protests against the AfD outside the courthouse.
Russia's reaction to US aid: "Inglorious end of the Kiev regime is inevitable": Dmitry Polyansky, the Russian ambassador to the United Nations in New York ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251132244/Russlands-Reaktion-auf-US-Hilfe-Unruehmliche-Ende-des-Kiewer-Regimes-ist-unausweichlich.html
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