Associated Press
Pro-Palestinian Campus Camps Spread
Tensions on U.S. college campuses have escalated due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to canceled classes, mass arrests, and heightened security to balance safety and free speech.
Headlines
April 23, 2024
Politico
Now Comes Trump Gag Order Hearing
A judge is set to decide if Donald Trump should be held in contempt for allegedly violating a gag order ten times during his ongoing trial, which could lead to fines or other penalties.
SCOTUSblog
SCOTUS Divided Over Homelessness
The Supreme Court is split on whether Oregon's penalties on homeless individuals for using protective items while sleeping violate the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
ABC News
How Would a TikTok Ban Work?
A potential U.S. TikTok banning in a $95B foreign aid package could force a sale or remove the app from stores, blocking updates and facing likely legal challenges and user circumvention efforts.'
The Hill
New National Poll Shows Biden Lead
In a new Marist/PBS NewsHour poll, President Biden narrowly leads former President Trump among registered voters and shows a stronger lead among those certain to vote in November.
Salon
Could RFK Jr. Sink Trump?
A recent NBC News poll suggests RDK Jr.'s independent presidential run may disproportionately draw support away from Trump, potentially benefiting Biden in a multi-candidate race.
NPR
Meet the Toolbelt Generation
Many Gen Zers are opting for trade schools instead of college, driven by high costs and the attractive opportunities in skilled trades, giving rise to the "toolbelt generation."
Boston 25 News
Kraft Pulls Support on Columbia
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft expresses discomfort in supporting Columbia University, citing ongoing pro-Palestinian protests and the university's failure to protect its community.
Deadline
Stewart Calls Out Trump Coverage
Jon Stewart criticized cable news for sensationalizing coverage of Trump's hush money trial, highlighting their focus on trivial details and questioning commitment to responsible journalism.
CBS 6 Albany
New Yorkers Have the Most Landlines
Despite the nationwide decline in landline usage, over half of New York adults still use landlines, making it the state with the highest number of landline phone users in the U.S.
FOX 5 San Diego
Move to Ban CLEAR at Airports
California senators are backing a bipartisan bill that could ban CLEAR, a company that lets customers pay to bypass airport security lines, addressing concerns about fairness and privilege.
Time
PM Offended by Biden Cannibalism Charge
Papua New Guinea's PM Marape criticized Biden's remark suggesting his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals during World War II, calling it an unfair characterization of his country.
Yale Daily News
Campus Unrest Comes to Yale
Police arrested protesters at Yale who were urging the institution to divest from military weapons manufacturers, another instance of nationwide campus demonstrations linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
CNN
UK To Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
Parliament passed a bill that will allow the UK to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by the East African nation. The PM says the first flight will leave within weeks.
The Atlantic
Axe: What Trump Fears Most
David Axelrod examines how as Trump watches his trial unfold, he faces a reckoning he has long avoided, now reduced to a defendant in a courtroom governed by strict rules and absolute power.
The New York Times
States Move to Ban Deepfake Nudes
After a classmate circulated fake nude images of girls from a school dance, a ninth grader advocated for legislation that banned the sharing of such AI-explicit images of minors in WA.
KTLA 5
“Genitals of the Day” a Firing Offense
Dr. Louis Kwong was fired from Harbor-UCLA Medical for observing sedated patients' genitals, discussing sexual topics, and failing to disclose payments from a medical device company.
Gothamist
Homelessness Can Arrive Quickly
Colette Baird's rapid descent to homelessness, precipitated by an eviction notice despite her fixed income and medical conditions, illustrates the swift and harsh reality of NYC’s housing crisis.
BBC
Australia PM Calls Musk "Arrogant"
Australian PM Albanese called Musk an "arrogant billionaire" amid a dispute over X not removing church stabbing footage, despite court orders and government accusations of censorship.
The Hollywood Reporter
Anne Hathaway's Chemistry Test
Anne Hathaway recalled being asked to kiss ten men for a chemistry test in the 2000s, describing her discomfort and noting how perceptions and standards in the film industry have improved.
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