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What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Fact check: Biden repeats his claim that he ‘got arrested’ defending civil rights. There’s still no evidence for it
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/fact-check-joe-biden-claim-arrested-defending-civil-rights/
Quick Glance: Fact Check: Biden Repeats Claim of Arrest for Defending Civil Rights. Still No Evidence
- President Joe Biden reiterated his story of allegedly trying to defend the civil rights of Black Americans on 'The Howard Stern Show.' However, there is no evidence to support his claim of ever being arrested at a civil rights protest, as noted by 'The Washington Post' and 'PolitiFact.'
- Biden has told the story of his supposed presence at a specific protest in Delaware at least twice without mentioning an arrest. He stated that the police simply took him home on that day.
- It is impossible to prove definitively whether Biden was present at this or a similar protest over 60 years ago. He has also made other false claims about his personal life in the past.
- Biden falsely claimed to have 'driven an 18-wheeler' and that he never earned $400,000 in a year. During his 2020 presidential campaign, he claimed to have been 'arrested' as a US senator while trying to visit South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela in prison, which turned out to be untrue.
South Africa election: Mbeki promises to rid ANC of 'rotten apples': South Africa's former president hits out at corruption within the governing party.
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Quick Glance: Support for South Africa's ANC around 40% before elections
- An Ipsos poll revealed that support for South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has dropped to just over 40%, weeks before an election that could bring about significant political change.
- While the ANC is still expected to secure the most votes on May 29, falling below 50% would require seeking coalition partners to govern, marking the first such alliance since Nelson Mandela led the party to power 30 years ago.
- The survey was based on face-to-face interviews with 2,545 registered voters across all nine provinces in March and April, boasting a margin of error of 1.9% at a 95% confidence level.
- The poll also highlighted rising voter discontent due to issues like unemployment, corruption, crime, and poor services, with the ANC considering potential coalition partners such as the economically liberal DA and the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
The Anglosphere has an advantage on immigration: English-speaking countries generally do better at both attracting and integrating talent
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White House unbowed on support for Israel despite growing frustration from progressives and unrest on campuses
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/joe-biden-israel-support-college-campus-protests/
Kyrgyzstan Blocks TikTok: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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30 years on, South Africa's dream of unity lies shattered: Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is looking back on a democratic but deeply ...
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Lottery winner can travel abroad to meet grandchild for the first time: South Africa's newest millionaire says his PowerBall Plus winnings means he and his ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-23-lottery-winner-can-travel-abroad-to-meet-grandchild-for-the-first-time/
Opinion | This Whole King Trump Thing Is Getting Awfully Literal: The former president’s claim that he has absolute immunity for criminal acts taken in office as ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/opinion/trump-immunity-supreme-court.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.
Repatriated South African apartheid-era artworks on display to celebrate 30 years of democracy
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Biden appears in live interview with Howard Stern: President Joe Biden appeared on a live radio broadcast with interviewer Howard Stern on Friday ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-appears-live-interview-with-howard-stern-2024-04-26/
South Africa Mines Minister Signals Opposition to BHP-Anglo Deal: South African Mines Minister Gwede Mantashe signaled his opposition to BHP Group Ltd ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-25-south-africa-mines-minister-signals-opposition-to-bhp-anglo-deal/
Quick Glance: BHP Proposes Acquisition to Anglo American
- Anglo American receives BHP buyout proposal, reshaping the copper market.
- The proposal involves BHP acquiring Anglo shares, sparking industry transactions.
- Anglo reviews proposals after profit decline, plans demergers to reduce South Africa exposure.
- The potential deal could make BHP the world's largest copper producer with market impacts.
Biden joins Howard Stern for live interview: President Biden joined radio host Howard Stern for a live interview Friday, sitting down with the broadcaster at his ...
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White House issues photo of Biden meeting freed hostage Avigail Idan: ‘She’s remarkable’
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A conservative strategist on how Joe Biden can win: Sarah Longwell says “double-haters” will decide the election
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/23/a-conservative-strategist-on-how-joe-biden-can-win
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.
Trump immunity hearing: US Supreme Court hearing begins - BBC News: The landmark case will decide whether an ex-president can be charged for allegedly illegal ...
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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.
‘We will work with the devils’, says Kenny Kunene on working with ANC and DA in a coalition after elections in 2024
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Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions: There have been plenty of scary moments, including last week when DJT, the ex-president’s ...
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Quick Glance: Profiting from Trump's Truth Social Appears Lucrative
- An amateur Wall Street investor group has made millions by betting against the stock price of Trump's social media company.
- Their bets are driven by the company's poor financials rather than personal feelings towards the former president.
- Despite paper profits of at least $200 million, they remain cautious due to the stock's volatility.
- Buyers of Trump's stock could amplify losses for short sellers through massive purchases and a potential 'short squeeze.'
WATCH | Wheel damage during take-off forces FlySafair plane to make emergency landing in Johannesburg
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-21-watch-wheel-damage-during-take-off-forces-flysafair-plane-to-make-emergency-landing-in-johannesburg/
Trump compares campus Israel protests to 2017 white nationalist rally: Donald Trump on Thursday criticized the mostly peaceful protests on U.S ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-compares-campus-israel-protests-2017-white-nationalist-rally-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
- Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.
- Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.
- Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.
- Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
DOJ rebuffs GOP’s second demand for Biden-Hur audio recordings: The Justice Department on Thursday for a second time declined to turn over audio recordings of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4621979-doj-rebuffs-gops-second-demand-for-biden-hur-audio-recordings/
Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about: Anything would be more persuasive than Biden’s “don’t.”
thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4618266-biden-needs-to-give-putin-something-to-worry-about/
ANC files notice to challenge contempt of court order on cadre records: The ANC has filed notice for leave to appeal a Johannesburg high court ruling that it is ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-26-anc-files-notice-to-challenge-contempt-of-court-order-on-cadre-records/
Grand Jury Indicts Top Trump Aides, 11 Arizona Republicans Over 'Fake Electors' Scheme
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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.
Biden campaign makes new digital ad buy in Pennsylvania to court Nikki Haley supporters
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/biden-campaign-pennsylvania-nikki-haley-supporters/
Our journey towards realising the dream imagined in 1994 is far from over: As we celebrate Freedom Day we must also actively and continually recommit ourselves ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-25-journey-towards-realising-dream-imagined-in-1994far-from-over/
Police arrest two for kidnapping of dogwalker, 85, at popular Joburg park: The victim was released at Montgomery Park nearly two months after the abduction.
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-26-police-arrest-two-for-kidnapping-of-dogwalker-85-at-popular-joburg-park/
What We Know About Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik: Dr. Shafik, who also goes by Minouche, is facing criticism from multiple sides over how she is handling ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/nemat-shafik-columbia-university-president.html
Election 2024 latest news: Trump plans pair of rallies during day off from court next week
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DeSantis: Florida ‘will not comply’ with new Biden Title IX rules: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday his state “will not comply” with recently unveiled ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4621642-desantis-florida-will-not-comply-with-new-biden-title-ix-rules/
Trump allies Meadows, Giuliani among 18 indicted in Arizona election scheme: The charges relate to their alleged efforts to undermine President Joe Biden’s ...
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Biden announces preliminary deal with Micron for up to $6.14 bln in chip grants: U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Syracuse, New York, on Thursday and ...
reuters.com/technology/biden-announce-preliminary-deal-with-micron-up-614-bln-chip-grants-2024-04-25/
Soaring vegetable prices push up the cost of a household food basket to over R5,300 for April
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Zelenskyy thanks Congressional leaders for aid, highlights benefits of ATACMS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held telephone conversations on 25 April ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7453003/
In Hush Money Trial, Pecker Says Trump Thanked Him for Burying Stories: David Pecker, former publisher of The National Enquirer, testified that Donald J ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/nyregion/trump-david-pecker-hush-money-trial.html
What Donald Trump Fears Most: A potential reckoning that he has spent a lifetime eluding could be coming.
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/donald-trump-manhattan-trial-fear/678144/
Of Little White Bakkies and ebook stores — a curious tale of unlikely connections
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-26-of-little-white-bakkies-and-ebook-stores-a-curious-tale-of-unlikely-connections/
Biden administration delays menthol cigarette ban again amid political concerns: The ban, originally anticipated last summer, has been held up over fears ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/26/menthol-cigarette-ban-delayed-biden-administration/
Quick Glance: Biden administration faces delays in menthol cigarettes ban
- The planned implementation of a ban on menthol cigarettes in the US is expected to take 'significantly more time,' according to US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement on Friday.
- In April 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially announced the ban on the popular mint flavor, setting a deadline for August 2023. Final rules were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review in October, with the status listed as 'pending.'
- According to the proposed FDA regulations, the manufacturing and sale of menthols would be prohibited, without direct regulation of smokers themselves.
- A prohibition on menthol cigarettes could potentially save up to 650,000 lives over the next 40 years, with a third of these lives being saved within the black community, as stated by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
On his big legal day, Trump pivots to the campaign. Sort of.: His whirlwind day included a New York press conference, attending his criminal trial and a case ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/trump-supreme-court-immunity-00154481
Watch: Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in South Africa after wheel falls off: A Boeing 737 made an emergency landing in South Africa on Sunday, 21 April ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/boeing-737-wheel-tyre-explode-b2534534.html
Morehouse faculty and students raise concerns about Biden's graduation speech: Morehouse College’s leadership is set to hold a call on Thursday to address ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/morehouse-faculty-students-concerns-biden-graduation-speech-rcna149283
MEET THE CLASS OF 2024: Passion, Purpose And A Decade Of The 30 Under 30 List: The milestone speaks for itself: it’s the 10th anniversary of FORBES AFRICA’S 30 ...
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On the road exploring new ways of seeing our broken but beautiful country : Getting behind the wheel on the roads of South Africa is a good way to recalibrate ...
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WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on economic agenda during campaign event in Syracuse, NY
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Trump’s attorney: Presidential coup attempts may be unprosecutable: The Supreme Court oral argument was a reflection of how a president can avoid accountability.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/25/trump-supreme-court-immunity-coup/
Columbia faces protest deadline; USC cancels main graduation ceremony: Live updates
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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.
Assistant RDCs to cost taxpayers extra Shs3b: The legislators raised concerns about the eligibility of some of the appointees
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/assistant-rdcs-to-cost-taxpayers-extra-shs3b-4603882
Woman wins backpay after company's zero-tolerance policy on at-home cannabis use is ruled irrational
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-25-woman-wins-backpay-after-companys-zero-tolerance-policy-on-at-home-cannabis-use-is-ruled-irrational/
A tale of two contrasting towns in South Africa’s worst-run municipality: Joe Morolong is ranked as the worst-performing municipality in the country ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-24-a-tale-of-two-contrasting-towns-in-northern-capes-joe-morolong-municipality-part-one/
Sonia Sotomayor Shreds Claim President Can Kill Political Rivals With Immunity: “Immunity says, even if you did it for personal gain, we won’t hold you ...
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'I Shouldn't Have Said That': Joe Biden Mocks 1 Of Trump's Most Cherished Traits: The president took aim at one of his predecessor's personal trademarks -- and ...
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Leo Cullen rings the changes with Leinster facing another storm in South Africa: A young, inexperienced 23 will look to bounce back from a resounding defeat to ...
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2024/04/26/leo-cullen-rings-the-changes-with-leinster-facing-another-storm-in-south-africa/
Why Moi grandson held funds drive to raise hospital cash : Jonathan Moi's widow made a public appeal, asking well-wishers to donate money for her son's treatment ...
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Delta Grows In Africa: Lagos Expanded, Accra Upgraded: Delta is increasing service to Africa in late 2024, with service additions to both Accra, Ghana, and Lagos ...
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Eskom Sees Reduced South African Power Cuts on Stable Generation: South Africa’s power utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. forecast reduced blackouts for the country ...
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Zimbabwe: Three Zimbabweans, Six Others Jailed for Nearly 11,000 Years in South Africa
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Business Class from Copenhagen, Denmark to Johannesburg, South Africa for only €1440 roundtrip (lie-flat seats)
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Patra is the world’s second least walkable city, study finds: Patra ranks as the second least walkable city in the world, trailing only behind Johannesburg ...
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Trump Attorney Alina Habba Makes Blunt Admission About Trial, But It’s No Surprise
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
The young South Africans rethinking Nelson Mandela’s legacy: Some of those born after the end of apartheid are taking inspiration from the radical politics of ...
ft.com/content/2bfe3bf9-8666-43f9-9f5c-ed3d8bc64560
Quick Glance: Young South Africans Reconsidering Nelson Mandela's Heritage
- Kenneth Khoza is canvassing near Vilakazi Street for the uMkhonto we Sizwe party, named after the former armed wing of the African National Congress.
- Some young South Africans are questioning Mandela's legacy due to the deep disillusionment in the country marked by unemployment, crime, and racial inequality.
- There is a growing critique of the ruling ANC party, as some believe Mandela and the leadership of the liberation era should have taken more radical measures to correct the injustices of the apartheid era.
- While the ANC is expected to emerge as the largest party in the elections, polls suggest increasing dissatisfaction with its performance, potentially ushering in a new era of coalition politics.
Biden: We're gonna be sending equipment to Ukraine in the next few hours: US President Joe Biden has announced that the first batch of aid to Ukraine under the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452796/
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’s controversial ‘cannibalism’ remarks meet pushback in Papua New Guinea: President Joe Biden’s apparent suggestion his uncle may have been eaten by ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/world/biden-cannibalism-papua-new-guinea-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Biden's Controversial Cannibalism Remark Offends PNG Leader
- US President Joe Biden's remarks about his uncle's fate in Papua New Guinea during World War II offended Prime Minister James Marape, causing a diplomatic rift.
- Marape's statement highlighted that Biden seemed to suggest his uncle was consumed by cannibals, challenging the nation's reputation.
- During Australian PM Albanese's visit to PNG, he emphasized the strong defense ties and partnership between the two countries.
- White House press secretary Jean-Pierre defended Biden's comments, stressing the significance of honoring his uncle's sacrifice for the country.
Biden pardons 11 people and shortens the sentences of 5 others convicted of non-violent drug crimes
apnews.com/article/biden-pardons-drug-crime-nonviolent-clemency-54e18f290702f510745178bc5abaf993
Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign during tense news conference
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/johnson-columbia-university-president/
How a gag order showdown explains everything about Trump: Prosecutor Christopher Conroy captured the quintessential Donald Trump in a single sentence at the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/donald-trump-gag-order-analysis/
Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins
- An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.
- The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.
- The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
REPO Act: Russian-Asset Seizure Law Spurs Debate Over Impact on Dollar: Congressional passage Tuesday of authority granting President Joe Biden new powers to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/russia-asset-seizure-law-spurs-yellen-praise-angst-over-dollar
Biden campaign to stay on TikTok after president signs bill that could ban app: The Biden campaign plans to continue using TikTok to reach voters and spread its ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4619419-biden-campaign-to-stay-on-tiktok-after-president-signs-bill-that-could-ban-app/
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.
Biden to deliver commencement addresses at Morehouse College and West Point: President Biden will deliver a pair of commencement addresses next month as part of ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4615352-biden-commencement-morehouse-west-point/
WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers campaign remarks at construction union conference: The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-biden-delivers-campaign-remarks-at-construction-union-conference
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.
Defective arrest warrant keeps Joburg City manager Brink in the pink amid water disconnection saga
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-24-defective-arrest-warrant-keeps-joburg-city-manager-brink-in-the-pink-amid-water-disconnection-saga/
Live updates: Protests at Columbia and other schools continue into day eight: Columbia University, and other schools have taken steps to try to address students' ...
edition.cnn.com/business/live-news/columbia-yale-university-protests-04-24-24/h_743a862ed4b39ff5244bcacd6222bb29
US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kiev has credible intelligence that Russia plans to disrupt ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/us-secretly-sent-long-range-atacms-missiles-to-ukraine
Iran threatens to annihilate Israel should it launch a major attack: DUBAI: An Israeli attack on Iranian territory could radically change dynamics and result in ...
arabnews.com/node/2497896/middle-east
Open letter to Gauteng Health MEC — R784m goes unspent as cancer patients continue to die
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-24-open-letter-to-gauteng-health-mec-r784m-goes-unspent-as-cancer-patients-continue-to-die/
Election 2024 latest news: Trump plans pair of rallies during day off from court next week
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/
State department confirms US began secretly providing Ukraine long-range ATACMS missiles in March
kyivindependent.com/reuters-us-secretly-send-long-range-atacms-missiles-to-ukraine/
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
TikTok CEO expects to defeat US ban: 'We aren't going anywhere': TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday that the company expects to win a legal challenge to ...
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Iran president arrives in Sri Lanka as minister sought for arrest: COLOMBO: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday to inaugurate a ...
arabnews.com/node/2498446/world
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israel says ‘moving ahead’ with Rafah operation: US President Joe Biden signs into law a $95bn war aid measure that includes $26bn for ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/24/israels-war-on-gaza-live-rafah-family-killed-injured-in-israeli-strike
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