Strongest Taiwanese Earthquake in 25 Years

Published: Wed, 04/03/24

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in 25 years, struck Taiwan during rush hour, causing building and highway damages, landslides, and seven deaths.Insert Preheader


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Strongest Taiwanese Quake in 25 Years

Associated Press

Many were injured in a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in 25 years, that struck Taiwan during rush hour, causing building and highway damages, landslides, and seven deaths.

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WSJ: Trump Leads 6 of 7 Swing States

The Wall Street Journal

According to a WSJ poll, Trump leads Biden in six of the seven key swing states for the election, as voter dissatisfaction with the economy and doubts about Biden's capabilities drive preferences.

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Biden Rebukes Israel After Aid Strike

Al Jazeera

Biden expressed outrage and heartbreak over the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike, issuing strong condemnation against Israel and the need for a swift investigation.

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Gabbard Says She Turned Down RFK Jr.

Yahoo! News

Tulsi Gabbard declined RFK Jr.'s offer to be his vice-presidential candidate in his independent presidential campaign, citing careful consideration but not specifying her reasons.

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ABC News

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Forbes

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USA Today

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JK Rowling Posts Deemed Not Criminal

BBC

Police Scotland has stated that JK Rowling's social media comments criticizing Scotland's new hate crime law are not criminal, amid complaints received about her rebellious remarks.

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Bloomberg

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The Hill

Early polling positions RFK Jr. as a significant third-party presence, potentially tilting the election slightly against Biden, despite notable obstacles in competing with the major-party candidates.

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The Washington Post

Israel is set on invading Rafah to conclude the Gaza war, with the U.S. still waiting for Israel's operational plan, as concerns rise over the impact on Palestinian civilians and diplomatic fallout.

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CBS Sports

Carson Wentz signs a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs to become Patrick Mahomes' backup under head coach Andy Reid, marking his fourth team change in as many years.

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

The Tropicana, a venerable Vegas casino known for its history and celebrity visits, celebrated its last day with emotional farewells, festive atmosphere, and plans for demolition for a new stadium.

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Disneyland's Cars Go Electric

KTLA 5

Disneyland's Autopia attraction is transitioning from gas-powered to electric vehicles as part of a broader initiative towards alternative fuel sources, with no completion timeline provided yet.

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Los Angeles Times

Talent agency WME partners with Loti, a firm specializing in AI to combat deepfakes and protect celebrities' images by identifying and requesting the removal of unauthorized content online.

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ABC News

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CNBC

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Merchan Has a Conflict in This Case

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The financial ties between Judge Merchan's daughter's firm and Adam Schiff, involving $4 million during a conspiracy with Michael Cohen against Trump, pose a conflict the hush money trial.

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The Verge

Jon Stewart revealed that Apple barred him from interviewing FTC Chair Lina Khan and discussing conflicts around AI discourse and tech antitrust scrutiny with her on his podcast.

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For the Left

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For the Right

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