5 Super Tuesday , Takeaways.
Biden dominated, but not at
the American Samoa caucus, Jason Palmer was the victor,
taking two delegates from Biden. .
Still, a viable contender has yet to emerge.
Haley falls short, While the former governor of South Carolina
did take Vermont, the gap between her
and Trump elsewhere was too large.
Haley falls short, While the former governor of South Carolina
did take Vermont, the gap between her
and Trump elsewhere was too large.
North Carolina's race for governor
could mirror Biden vs. Trump, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who Trump once referred
to as "better than Martin Luther King," is one
of the country's most polarizing candidates.
Democrats are likely to push hard for Attorney General Josh Stein, painting Robinson as an extremist on certain issues along the way. .
Former NFL linebacker
Rep. Colin Allred wins in Texas, He can now skip facing off with
Sen. Roland Gutierrez again and focus on
beating Sen. Ted Cruz in the general election.
Former NFL linebacker
Rep. Colin Allred wins in Texas, He can now skip facing off with
Sen. Roland Gutierrez again and focus on
beating Sen. Ted Cruz in the general election.
After trying four times, Joe Biden wins Iowa, The state has rejected Biden for decades
but was stripped of its leadoff role,
voting with everyone else.
Biden won easily since it was not a caucus,
but rather a primary, and he was already
an incumbent president, AP reports. .
A Trump-Biden rematch is all but guaranteed. .
A Trump-Biden rematch is all but guaranteed.
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Senate Democrats Will Attempt , to Pass Legislation Protecting IVF.
On Feb. 27, Democratic Senator
Tammy Duckworth said that she will seek
an immediate vote on Feb. 28 to pass her
Access to Family Building Act, Reuters reports. .
The push comes after Alabama ruled that embryos are essentially children, causing widespread implications for patients and doctors. .
If you truly care about the sanctity of families,
and you’re genuinely actually honestly interested in protecting IVF, then you need
to show it by not blocking this bill on
the floor tomorrow. It’s that simple, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, via statement.
Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran,
and her husband turned to IVF after
not being able to conceive for 10 years.
They currently have two children. .
I have five embryos that were created
(using IVF); three that were deemed
to be nonviable, would not survive, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, via statement.
Under "personhood laws" such as those
enacted in Alabama, Duckworth said, "I could
be convicted of manslaughter or murder for discarding these three eggs that were nonviable.".
Under "personhood laws" such as those
enacted in Alabama, Duckworth said, "I could
be convicted of manslaughter or murder for discarding these three eggs that were nonviable.".
While many Republicans have objected to Alabama's ruling, they are expected to block Duckworth's bill despite indicating otherwise, Reuters reports. .
Duckworth said that if Republicans end up objecting to the bill, she'd "love" to have those individuals named on the record. .
I expect them to, if they live up to the words
that they’re saying, to not block it. But we’ll
see tomorrow when the rubber hits the road, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, via statement
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Artists and Speakers Boycott SXSW , in Protest of Military and Defense Industry Sponsorships.
As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on,
dozens have canceled their South by Southwest appearances to protest event sponsorships from defense companies
and the U.S. Army, CNN reports. .
As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on,
dozens have canceled their South by Southwest appearances to protest event sponsorships from defense companies
and the U.S. Army, CNN reports. .
The protest is meant to show solidarity
with Palestinians in Gaza.
The protest is meant to show solidarity
with Palestinians in Gaza.
A music festival should not include
war profiteers. I refuse to be
complicit in this and withdraw
my art and labor in protest, Singer-songwriter Ella Williams, via Instagram.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott took to social
media to respond to the protest.
Bye. Don’t come back, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, via X.
We are proud of the
U.S. military in Texas. If you
don’t like it, don’t come here, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, via X.
However, SXSW "does not agree" with Abbott's approach, CNN reports. .
We fully respect the decision
these artists made to exercise
their right to free speech, SXSW organizers, via statement.
The defense industry has historically
been a proving ground for many of
the systems we rely on today. , SXSW organizers, via statement.
These institutions are often leaders in emerging technologies, and we believe it’s better to understand how their approach will impact our lives. , SXSW organizers, via statement.
The Army’s sponsorship is part of
our commitment to bring forward
ideas that shape our world, SXSW organizers, via statement.
The annual Austin, Texas,
festival lasts until March 16
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Missy Elliott Announces , First-Ever Headlining Tour.
The legendary rapper's first headlining tour was announced on April 8, 'People' reports.
"Out of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience" will visit 24 cities in North America.
Supporting acts include
Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland. .
Supporting acts include
Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland. .
Supporting acts include
Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland. .
This is an incredible time in
my life as I am experiencing
so many milestone ‘firsts.’ , Missy Elliott, via statement.
Being the FIRST female Hip Hop
artist to be inducted into the
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and now
going out on my FIRST headline tour, Missy Elliott, via statement.
Fans have been asking me to tour
forever, but I wanted to wait until I felt
the time was right because I knew if I
was ever going to do it, I had to do it
big, and I had to do it with family!, Missy Elliott, via statement.
So get ready to be taken OUT OF THIS
WORLD with me, Busta Rhymes, Ciara,
and Timbaland! We can’t wait to share
this experience with the fans!, Missy Elliott, via statement.
The tour is set to kick off at
Rogers Arena in Vancouver on July 4.
It will end August 22 at
Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL.
A Verizon presale will take place April 9 at
10 a.m. through April 11 at 10 p.m. local time.
Other tickets will be available
beginning April 12 at 10 a.m. local time.
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Amazon Is Getting Rid of , Just Walk Out Technology , at Its Fresh Grocery Stores.
The company's Just Walk Out
technology allows customers to
avoid standing in checkout lines.
It works by sending receipts to customers after they've left the store with their items.
While customers have said they enjoy the process, .
they wish they could view their receipts and savings while they are shopping, according
to Amazon spokesperson Carly Golden.
As a result, Amazon is revamping its
grocery chain to better serve customers.
The Just Walk Out technology will
be replaced by smart carts that provide spending data in real time, NPR reports. .
Most Fresh grocery stores are located in
Washington State, California, Illinois and Virginia. .
The retailer also operates Amazon Go
stores in addition to owning Whole Foods.
The retailer also operates Amazon Go
stores in addition to owning Whole Foods.
Amazon Go stores and smaller Fresh
stores in the U.K. will continue to use
Just Walk Out technology, NPR reports.
Last year, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said that the company is still trying to figure out how to have
a greater impact on physical grocery stores.
This revamp, and "selectively" launching new Fresh locations, is part of that process, Golden said
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These 5 US Cities Have the , Fastest-Rising Home Prices.
'Newsweek' reports that five cities in the
United States saw home prices increase by more
than 8% between January 2023 and January 2024.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price
Index showed that all 20 cities analyzed had year-
over-year increases during the same period of time.
According to the report, , these are the five cities where , home prices grew the fastest:.
Chicago, IL, Home prices increased by 8%
year-over-year in the Windy City.
According to the latest Redfin data, the median sale price of a house in Chicago was $335,000 as of February 2024, a 6.3% increase compared to the same time last year.
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte saw home prices increase
by 8.1% year-over-year for 2024,
with the median home price at $399,995.
Detroit, MI, Motor City saw home prices jump 8.3%. The median sale price of a home was $83,000, a significant 15.3% increase compared to 2023.
'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest
home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a
resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production.
'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest
home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a
resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production.
Los Angeles, CA, The city's 8.6% hike ranked as the second-highest
price increase in the nation with the median home
price at $975,000, a 5.9% increase year-over-year.
San Diego, CA, San Diego registered a whopping 11.2%
price increase for 2023 with the median sale price
sitting at $940,000, a 10% year-over-year increase.
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A stabbing spree in northern Illinois leaves four dead and seven injured, with a 22-year-old suspect in custody. Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd expresses condolences to the victims' families, while the community grapples with shock and disbelief. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the heinous crime, as residents offer support and assistance in the aftermath of the tragic incident.
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These Are the 2024 Sweet 16 , March Madness Teams.
These Are the 2024 Sweet 16 , March Madness Teams.
64 NCAA Division I teams have been cut
down to the Sweet 16, CBS News reports. .
The teams that will advance in the
March Madness tournament are:.
North Carolina Tar Heels
Iowa State Cyclones
NC State Wolfpack
Gonzaga Bulldogs.
North Carolina Tar Heels
Iowa State Cyclones
NC State Wolfpack
Gonzaga Bulldogs.
North Carolina Tar Heels
Iowa State Cyclones
NC State Wolfpack
Gonzaga Bulldogs.
North Carolina Tar Heels
Iowa State Cyclones
NC State Wolfpack
Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Arizona Wildcats
Illinois Fighting Illini
Tennessee Volunteers
Purdue Boilermakers.
Arizona Wildcats
Illinois Fighting Illini
Tennessee Volunteers
Purdue Boilermakers.
Arizona Wildcats
Illinois Fighting Illini
Tennessee Volunteers
Purdue Boilermakers.
Arizona Wildcats
Illinois Fighting Illini
Tennessee Volunteers
Purdue Boilermakers.
Marquette Golden Eagles
Creighton Bluejays
Duke Blue Devils
Clemson Tigers.
Marquette Golden Eagles
Creighton Bluejays
Duke Blue Devils
Clemson Tigers.
Marquette Golden Eagles
Creighton Bluejays
Duke Blue Devils
Clemson Tigers.
Marquette Golden Eagles
Creighton Bluejays
Duke Blue Devils
Clemson Tigers.
Alabama Crimson Tide
San Diego State Aztecs
Houston Cougars
University of Connecticut Huskies.
Alabama Crimson Tide
San Diego State Aztecs
Houston Cougars
University of Connecticut Huskies.
Alabama Crimson Tide
San Diego State Aztecs
Houston Cougars
University of Connecticut Huskies.
Alabama Crimson Tide
San Diego State Aztecs
Houston Cougars
University of Connecticut Huskies.
Four teams remain in
each regional bracket.
Four teams remain in
each regional bracket.
In the East:, No. 1 seed Connecticut vs. No. 5 San Diego State
No. 2 seed Iowa State vs. No. 3 seed Illinois.
In the East:, No. 1 seed Connecticut vs. No. 5 San Diego State
No. 2 seed Iowa State vs. No. 3 seed Illinois.
In the East:, No. 1 seed Connecticut vs. No. 5 San Diego State
No. 2 seed Iowa State vs. No. 3 seed Illinois.
In the East:, No. 1 seed Connecticut vs. No. 5 San Diego State
No. 2 seed Iowa State vs. No. 3 seed Illinois.
In the West:, No. 1 seed North Carolina vs. No. 4 seed Alabama
No. 2 seed Arizona vs. No. 6 seed Clemson.
In the West:, No. 1 seed North Carolina vs. No. 4 seed Alabama
No. 2 seed Arizona vs. No. 6 seed Clemson.
In the West:, No. 1 seed North Carolina vs. No. 4 seed Alabama
No. 2 seed Arizona vs. No. 6 seed Clemson.
In the West:, No. 1 seed North Carolina vs. No. 4 seed Alabama
No. 2 seed Arizona vs. No. 6 seed Clemson.
In the South:, No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Duke
No. 2. seed Marquette vs. No. 11 seed NC State.
In the South:, No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Duke
No. 2. seed Marquette vs. No. 11 seed NC State.
In the South:, No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Duke
No. 2. seed Marquette vs. No. 11 seed NC State.
In the South:, No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Duke
No. 2. seed Marquette vs. No. 11 seed NC State.
In the Midwest:, No. 1 seed Purdue vs. No. 5 seed Gonzaga
No. 2 seed Tennessee vs. No. 3 seed Creighton.
In the Midwest:, No. 1 seed Purdue vs. No. 5 seed Gonzaga
No. 2 seed Tennessee vs. No. 3 seed Creighton.
In the Midwest:, No. 1 seed Purdue vs. No. 5 seed Gonzaga
No. 2 seed Tennessee vs. No. 3 seed Creighton.
In the Midwest:, No. 1 seed Purdue vs. No. 5 seed Gonzaga
No. 2 seed Tennessee vs. No. 3 seed Creighton.
Sweet 16 games will take
place from March 28-31
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