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Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government: Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California ...
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Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Rwanda bill latest: Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights will take off in '10-12 weeks' - BBC News
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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.
Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
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ArcaneDoor hackers exploit Cisco zero-days to breach govt networks: Cisco warned today that a state-backed hacking group has been exploiting two zero-day ...
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Supreme Court will decide if Trump has immunity in election case: The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute ...
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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.
About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
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Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/south_korean_youth_activists_take_government_to_court_over_climate_crisis
Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/russia-threatens-to-intensify-strikes-on-ukraine-over-us-aid
Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline
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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 ...
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The ancient Kent high street named among the UK’s ‘healthiest’: The city centre recorded an impressively low number of empty units
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/ancient-kent-high-street-named-9235266
Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
gulfnews.com/uae/government/rains-in-sharjah-remote-work-for-government-departments-extended-till-april-17-1.102191005
As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/a-flash-flood-and-a-quiet-sale-highlight-indias-sikkims-hydro-problems
62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/62-of-uganda-s-forensic-experts-untrained-ag-report-4598246
Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
nation.africa/kenya/news/education/performing-arts-to-be-compulsory-in-cbc-syllabus-says-machogu--4591304
Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4597936-republican-states-urge-congress-reject-dei-legislation/
Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Irish budget: Government ran €8.3bn surplus last year: The Irish government ran a budget surplus of €8.3bn (£7.1bn) last year.
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Kent: Home Office says 748 migrants cross Channel in two days: More than 6,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats since the start of the year ...
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Stacey Solomon's holiday park trip she 'didn't want to leave' is £75: The singer was praised for her 'down to earth' views saying "There is something magical for ...
kentlive.news/whats-on/shopping/stacey-solomon-haven-holiday-park-9227072
Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...
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Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mps-summon-minister-babalanda-over-caliber-of-newly-appointed-assistant-rdcs-4600606
Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Biden considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Julian Assange: President Joe Biden says he's considering a request from Australia to drop the ...
apnews.com/article/biden-australia-assange-wikileaks-2cd31cf5a9983f3523a7c3de72b5078e
Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death over $12bn fraud: State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...
apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-6798869fa141a13329c24245c64fd14f
Takeaways: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of a wider war: The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions ...
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Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68831697
England cricket great Derek Underwood dies at age 78: England cricket great Derek Underwood has died at age 78. He is the most prolific spin bowler in the ...
apnews.com/article/derek-underwood-obituary-cricket-england-f7653cfcf48c179b2403d4b353f3d0a7
The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes and maintenance costs show little sign of abating ...
wsj.com/economy/housing/housing-affordability-taxes-insurance-costs-rise-bca64df1
Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
itv.com/news/channel/2024-04-12/detective-series-bergerac-confirmed-for-return-featuring-jersey-locations
Stacey Solomon shares just how big her garden really is in jaw-dropping video: Stacey Solomon and her family recently spent some time away from home as they ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/stacey-solomon-reveals-just-how-32610797
First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
news.com.au/technology/science/animals/first-photo-of-instafamous-molly-the-magpie-as-it-is-set-to-be-returned-to-family-under-a-few-conditions/news-story/d666cd8e1bffb9e8e1847bde949da377
New locations of motorway emergency areas in Surrey, including on M25 and M3: More than 50 new emergency areas will be built on motorways in the Southeast
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-m25-m3-m4-m20-28981930
Abu Ghraib survivors bring their torture claims to a US court: Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling U.S. soldiers guarding them at ...
apnews.com/article/abu-ghraib-lawsuit-caci-virginia-contractor-torture-47bca65df10c62b672944692a139e012
Judge in Trump’s classified files case agrees to protect witness identities: The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former ...
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-maralago-jack-smith-justice-department-bad5cb148471724b76e4aced04e0337f
Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case
- The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.
- The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.
- The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.
- In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.
Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37: Father-of-two Mr Harris becomes Ireland's youngest and 15th taoiseach as he succeeds Leo ...
news.sky.com/story/simon-harris-approved-as-irelands-next-prime-minister-by-parliament-13111368
Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
Jammed 999 lines and not enough ambulances to go round: come see the sharp end of this NHS crisis
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/17/ambulances-nhs-crisis-kent-labour-health
How Biden Can Win on the Economy: Stop Mass Layoffs: The federal government awards approximately $700 billion per year in federal contracts; what if the Biden ...
commondreams.org/opinion/biden-economy-layoffs
Mum takes children on trips including Italy, Morocco from £25 each: Catriona has worked out how to take foreign breaks for less than a UK day trip ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-takes-children-trips-including-29016007
All the Kent GP surgeries where patients can get appointments within a day: The average wait time for a GP appointment in England was two to seven days in ...
kentlive.news/news/health/gp-surgeries-kent-patients-can-9217043
Tributes paid to boy, 7, who died in a swimming pool at a birthday party: Shay Lynch was attending a party at the Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre in Co Clare ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/21/boy-7-dies-birthday-party-getting-difficulty-swimming-pool-20687177/
Size 24 woman hits out at fitness coaches who DM her: Lindsay McGlone has written a poem about the 'toxic' behaviour
walesonline.co.uk/news/real-life/size-24-woman-hits-out-29005515
Shoppers stock up on 'miracle' teeth whitener that's 3 for 2: The dentist-approved teeth whitening range includes a powder, strips, pen and serum with shoppers ...
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/shoppers-stock-up-teeth-whitening-29024008
Man in hospital after van and lorry crash shuts A20: Police and ambulance crews were called to the A20 Ashford Road this morning (April 25)
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/man-hospital-after-van-lorry-9245875
'Hours left' as deadline falls today to vote in May 2 elections: ID is now needed to cast your vote
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/hours-left-warning-deadline-falls-29049055
Kent train services face disruption as union confirms more strikes: Strikes by train drivers at 16 different rail operating companies have been announced by ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/trending/kent-train-services-face-disruption-as-drivers-announce-fres-305493/
Man who threatened shop worker, saying 'You're dead', jailed following shoplifting spree across East Sussex and Kent
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/man-who-threatened-shop-worker-saying-youre-dead-jailed-following-shoplifting-spree-across-east-sussex-and-kent-4604872
'Huge loss' to town as independent shop to shut after years on high street: Many people are saying how much they loved Zebra Cards
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/huge-loss-tunbridge-wells-independent-9249532
Update on re-openings of two Kent attractions as 'urgent repairs' continue: Eastgate Hospital and the Franciscan Gardens in Canterbury are undergoing extensive ...
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/update-re-opening-two-kent-9245325
27 brilliant old retro pictures to take you back to Fulwood in the 1980s, from the leisure centre to schools
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Leisure centre sale will bring in cash for Dudley Council: THE sale of the former Dudley Leisure Centre will make more than £1.5m for Dudley according to the ...
dudleynews.co.uk/news/24272848.leisure-centre-sale-will-bring-cash-dudley-council/
'World's gone mad' Brits fume over price of M&S egg and cress sandwich: Many shoppers have been left outraged after spotting M&S charging 'ridiculous ...
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/ms-6-egg-mayo-sandwich-29043649
Cases of 100-day cough surge by 40% in one week: A vaccine is available for young children and pregnant women
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/cases-100-day-cough-surge-29030515
‘Alarming decline’ in Kent insect numbers unsustainable, warn experts: Flying insect numbers in Kent are declining at an unsustainable rate, fear wildlife ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/trending/alarming-decline-in-kent-insect-numbers-unsustainable-war-305606/
Up to 21million people owed money by the DWP, says Martin Lewis: You could be entitled to thousands of pounds without even knowing it
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/up-21million-people-owed-money-29022914
Sex offender sexually abused two girls and a woman in Kent: Nicholas Lumsden has been jailed for 14 years
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/sex-offender-sexually-abused-two-9239061
Man has to sell house and pay DWP £20,000 after ticking wrong box: George has had a letter of apology from the DWP and is fighting to clear his name
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/man-sell-house-pay-dwp-29030617
Leisure centre use hits 'impressive' mark in Gedling borough: Visitor numbers fell during the pandemic but are said to have increased again in recent years.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-68882179
M25 protestors sentenced after delaying drivers by 6,500 hours: A group, including someone from Kent, have been sentenced for blocking the M25 at rush hour
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/m25-protestors-sentenced-after-delaying-9237057
'Violent and dangerous' man threatens girls with knife in wooded area: Luke Slater approached his victims asking them for the time
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/violent-man-threatens-girls-knife-9241514
Thetford Mother's Day stabbing: Pair arrested for attack: Two suspects wanted by police in connection with the stabbing of a Thetford man in front of his family ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24273103.thetford-mothers-day-stabbing-pair-arrested-attack/
Work complete on new 135-station gym at Silksworth - and which Sunderland leisure centres will see improvements next
sunderlandecho.com/news/work-complete-on-new-135-station-gym-as-part-of-improvements-programme-4601422
Girl rushed to hospital 'violently ill' after social media trend: Mikayla Solomon feared her 12-year-old daughter was going to die
walesonline.co.uk/news/real-life/girl-rushed-hospital-violently-ill-29024217
Archbishop of Canterbury blasts housing crisis as 'blighting lives of millions': Justin Welby said problems with housing are “blighting the lives and futures of ...
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/archbishop-canterbury-blasts-housing-crisis-9240681
Kent Southeastern and Southern service disruption on May bank holiday: Some Southeastern and Southern train services will be affected on bank holiday weekend in ...
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/southeastern-southern-disruption-kent-bank-9238948
Insurance costs going up as recovery rate of stolen cars at just 5%: Experts say there has been a 'plummeting recovery rate' of stolen vehicles ...
inews.co.uk/news/business/insurance-costs-up-recovery-rate-stolen-cars-3017851
RIBA contest launched for Masai Mara conservation centre: The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced an international contest for a new $750 ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/riba-contest-launched-for-masai-mara-conservation-centre
The Kent roadworks to avoid this week including M2 and A20 closures: A key stretch of the M20 will also shut throughout the week
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/week-closures-kent-m2-a20-9239872
Gravesend man filmed beating pet dog in garden gets pet ban: Javel Pilgrim, who is 25, 'inflicted appalling and totally unnecessary violence on Tessa'
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/gravesend-man-filmed-beating-pet-9229939
Call 999 if you see missing girl, 14: Keira was last seen at 10am on Sunday, April 21
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/call-999-you-see-missing-9239700
Fears residents could be left with '£10m bat box' as leisure centre costs surge : Forest of Dean District Council leaders may have to cut back on what was ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/fears-residents-could-left-10m-9236056
Oodie launches 'Nothing Over £39' clearance sale: Get reductions on Oodies and T-shirts now
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/oodie-launches-nothing-over-39-29012056
Kent: William Harvey Hospital calls for sewing volunteers: William Harvey Hospital is looking for people to sew caps for children to wear during operations.
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RAC makes 'bring it back' plea over smart motorways: There have been long-standing safety concerns after fatal incidents in which vehicles stopped in live lanes ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/rac-says-major-change-needed-28996494
10 London towns that people mistakenly believe are in Essex, Surrey or Kent: There are a few towns that some people like to argue belong to Essex ...
mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/10-london-towns-people-mistakenly-28972256
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