Over 50 Million Under Severe Weather Threat

Published: Sat, 04/27/24

Updated: Mon, 04/29/24

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Over 50 Million Under Severe Weather Threat

CNN

Destructive tornadoes devastated homes across Nebraska and Iowa, with ongoing searches in flattened communities, and an escalating threat of storms poised to affect millions from Michigan to Texas.

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Exclusive Report: "Safe" Areas Bombed

NBC News

NBC News' investigation reveals that areas in southern Gaza designated as safe zones by Israeli military were bombed, resulting in Palestinian casualties, despite Israeli assurances of their safety.

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Trump Trial: Day 8 Takeaways

ABC News

Day 8 of Trump's hush money trial featured testimonies from his long-time assistant and a tabloid executive on a "catch-and-kill" strategy, and a banker regarding the payment to Stormy Daniels.

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Hey Now: Biden Interviewed By Stern

Spectrum News 1

In an interview with Howard Stern, Biden expressed readiness to debate Trump and discussed the impact of losing his first wife and daughter, along with many political and personal topics.

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Are Campus Protests Going Global?

Al Jazeera

Campus protests against Israel's war on Gaza, originally concentrated at Columbia University, are now global, with student demonstrations reported in countries from France to Australia.

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Menthol Ban Shelved Amidst Campaign

The Wall Street Journal

The Biden admin postponed its menthol cigarette ban plan after weighing public health benefits against political implications of upsetting some Black voters during an election year.

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How Newt Gingrich Destroyed Dinner

Politico

The vibrant social and political dining scene in D.C., once epitomized by the Tuscan restaurant i Ricchi, declined due to cultural and political shifts initiated during Newt Gingrich's tenure.

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Embiid Diagnosed With Bell's Palsy

NBC News

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid revealed he has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, experiencing symptoms like blurred vision and facial paralysis before the NBA playoffs began.

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Taylor, Travis, Bradley, and Gigi Vacation

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Gigi Hadid, and Bradley Cooper vacationed in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, despite their strong connections to Philly, raising questions about their choice of location.

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Trump to Wisconsin During Trial Break

Wisconsin Public Radio

Despite his ongoing New York trial, Donald Trump plans a rally in Wisconsin, with experts suggesting his legal challenges could potentially benefit his reelection campaign.

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The Worst Gallup Approval Since Ike

Gallup

Biden's 13th-quarter job approval averaged 38%, the lowest for any first-term U.S. president since Eisenhower, with his rating placing in the bottom 12% of all presidential quarters since 1945.

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A Working Definition of Antisemitism

American Jewish Committee

The IHRA's Working Definition of Antisemitism, adopted in 2016, describes antisemitism as harmful perceptions and actions towards Jews, including Holocaust denial, to help combat its global rise.

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Kristi Noem Put Down a Goat

The Guardian

In her book, Noem, a contender for Trump's VP, recounts putting down an untrainable dog and a troublesome goat, framing these actions as examples of handling "difficult, messy, and ugly" tasks.

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Trump Remains "Chill" in Court

The Hill

Trump suggested that the chilly temperature in the courtroom during his hush money trial is being kept cold "on purpose," a discomfort noted by his attorney, the judge, and others present.

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King Charles Receives Clearance

BBC

King Charles will resume public duties next week after positive progress in his cancer treatment, starting with a visit to a cancer treatment center, but his full recovery timeline remains unclear.

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Sorkin Blames Facebook for Jan. 6

Yahoo Entertainment

Aaron Sorkin is developing a movie about the January 6 riots, linking the event to Facebook's divisive algorithms and criticizing Mark Zuckerberg for prioritizing growth over integrity.

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NFL Will Permit Guardian Caps

NFL

The NFL will allow players to wear Guardian Caps during regular-season games to reduce head injuries, following data showing significant concussion reductions when used in practice.

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Principal's Racist Rant Was AI Fake

The Baltimore Sun

Pikesville High School’s athletic director was arrested for creating a fake racist audio recording of the school’s principal using AI, leading to his dismissal and escalating concerns over AI misuse.

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Trump's Jokes Killed D.C. Humor

Politico

Trump's tenure has diminished the traditional humor and unity of Washington's political events, transforming them from self-deprecating gatherings into somber reflections on a divided nation.

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EV Drivers Want Engine Noise

Axios

Dodge's electric Charger features a "Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust" system that replicates the roaring sound of a V8 engine, aiming to enhance appeal by blending EVs with traditional car sounds.

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Rwanda Bill Drives Migrants to Ireland 

For the Left

Ireland's deputy PM reported that migrants are increasingly entering Ireland from Northern Ireland to avoid UK deportation measures that could send them to Rwanda. 

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Groups Urge Tourists to Skip Wyoming

For the Right

As Yellowstone opens for the busy summer season, wildlife advocates are calling for a boycott of the state due to laws that allow the largely unchecked killing of gray wolves. 

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