Planned Parenthood To Invest Record $50 Million on Pivotal Midterm Elections
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Planned Parenthood To Invest Record $50 Million on Pivotal Midterm Elections
Planned Parenthood , To Invest Record $50 Million , on Pivotal Midterm Elections.
AP reports that the nation's leading reproductive health care provider is investing heavily in elections
where abortion rights are on the ballot.
The efforts will be aimed at governors' offices, Senate seats and legislative races in nine states where access to abortion hinges on the outcome of the election.
Who wins in these midterm elections will
determine whether a state has access to
abortion and potentially determine whether
we will face a national abortion ban, Jenny Lawson, executive director of Planned
Parenthood Votes, via Associated Press.
We will be clear about
who is on which side, Jenny Lawson, executive director of Planned
Parenthood Votes, via Associated Press.
AP reports that abortion has already
been banned or heavily restricted
in about a dozen Republican-led states.
.
When people go to vote this November,
nearly half of the folks voting could be living
in a state that either has already banned
abortion or is quickly moving to ban abortion.
These are entirely new circumstances, Jenny Lawson, executive director of Planned
Parenthood Votes, via Associated Press.
There are a lot of issues people care about, certainly, but the state of abortion access is absolutely one of the defining issues this November, Jenny Lawson, executive director of Planned
Parenthood Votes, via Associated Press.
Planned Parenthood has set a goal of contacting
6 million voters in a campaign to drive election day
turnout by Democrats and independents.
Planned Parenthood has set a goal of contacting
6 million voters in a campaign to drive election day
turnout by Democrats and independents
Senate Passes $95 Billion , Foreign Aid Package.
On April 23, the U.S. Senate voted
79-18 to approve foreign aid for Ukraine,
Israel and Taiwan, 'The Guardian' reports. .
Today the Senate sends a unified
message to the entire world:
America will always defend
democracy in its hour of need, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Make no mistake, America will deliver
on its promise to act like a leader on the
world stage, to hold the line against
autocratic thugs like Vladimir Putin. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
A provision to ban TikTok
after the election if ByteDance refuses
to sell the platform is also included.
The legislation will now head to President Biden, who told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on
April 23 that he will "move quickly" to provide aid.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
with whom he worked "hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder to get this bill done.".
A lot of people inside and
outside the Congress wanted this
package to fail. But today those in
Congress who stand on the side of
democracy are winning the day, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell also issued a statement.
Today’s action is overdue, but our work
does not end here. Trust in American
resolve is not rebuilt overnight. Expanding
and restocking the arsenal of democracy
doesn’t just happen by magic, Senate Majority Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, via statement
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The Senate passed a bill compelling ByteDance to sell TikTok in the US within a year or face a ban, garnering strong bipartisan support. TikTok vows to contest it in court, citing First Amendment violations. Concerns linger about data privacy and censorship linked to China, amid ongoing political scrutiny of the platform.
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United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejects claims of genocide by Israel in Gaza but acknowledges the need for sustainable improvements. The remarks came during a Senate hearing, where concerns over civilian casualties and humanitarian conditions were raised. Efforts to press Israel to protect civilians continue amid ongoing conflict, with the US emphasising the importance of addressing the humanitarian crisis.
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Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power , Amid Deadly Nor’easter.
As of April 5, hundreds of thousands of people
have lost power, and at least three people have died
as a result of heavy snow and powerful winds
slamming parts of the Northeast, CNN reports. .
40 mph wind gusts were encountered
in areas across the region.
Three people were killed in Pennsylvania and
New York when trees fell onto their cars. .
One of the victims was "the wife of a
New York Yankees executive," CNN reports. .
As of the morning of April 5, over 300,000 people
were without electricity in Maine and New Hampshire.
The heaviest snow is over, but danger still remains, according to the National Weather Service.
Winds will also remain gusty and may result
in additional downed branches and limbs due
to the weight of freshly fallen snow, National Weather Service, via statement.
Many roads, particularly in York County, Maine, have been left impassable due to debris and fallen power lines.
I encourage all residents to remain alert
during today’s storm. High winds and rains
can cause unexpected and often disastrous
weather, I urge everyone to stay safe, Ed Warren, East Kingston, New Hampshire, fire department chief, via statement
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Biden and Trump Clash , Over Cuts to Medicare and Social Security.
Biden and Trump Clash , Over Cuts to Medicare and Social Security.
In a telephone interview
with CNBC host Joe Kernen, .
former President Donald Trump was asked how he'd "handle entitlements" like Medicare and Social Security when it comes to addressing concerns about long-term debt.
So first of all, there is a lot you can do in
terms of entitlements, in terms of cutting, Donald Trump, via CNBC.
And in terms of, also, the theft and the
bad management of entitlements —
tremendous bad management of entitlements
— there’s tremendous amounts of things
and numbers of things you can do, Donald Trump, via CNBC.
Biden, who pledged during his State of the Union address to stop those who “want to
put Social Security on the chopping block,”.
took to social media to say,
“Not on my watch.”.
The president addressed the issue again
in New Hampshire on March 11.
If anyone tries to cut Social Security
or Medicare, or raise the retirement
age again, I will stop them, President Joe Biden, via statement.
This morning, Donald Trump
said cuts to Social Security and
Medicare are on the table again, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Trump campaign spokeswoman
Karoline Leavitt issued a statement.
President Trump delivered on his
promise to protect Social Security and
Medicare in his first term, and President
Trump will continue to strongly protect Social
Security and Medicare in his second term. , Karoline Leavitt, Trump campaign spokeswoman, via statement.
The only candidate who poses a threat
to Social Security and Medicare is Joe Biden —
whose mass invasion of countless millions
of illegal aliens will, if they are allowed to
stay, cause Social Security and Medicare
to buckle and collapse, Karoline Leavitt, Trump campaign spokeswoman, via statement
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It could be a scene from centuries ago. In the Nevada desert, Native Americans are protesting over a mining project they say desecrates sacred land. Sky News
A 911 outage swept across several US states, including South Dakota, Nevada, and parts of Nebraska, causing concern over emergency services accessibility. Las Vegas valley was also affected, prompting swift action from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to confirm service restoration.
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This Day in History: , First African-American College Is Chartered.
April 29, 1854.
Ashmun Institute was
established in southern
Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Created by an act of the
Pennsylvania legislature, the
institution was named after Jehudi Ashman.
Ashman was the U.S. agent
who assisted in the preservation
of an African-American colony in
Africa that later became Liberia.
The institution named after
him was initially chartered to
provide theological, scientific and
classical training to African-Americans.
Under its first college
president, John Pym Carter,
Ashmun Institute opened on January 1, 1857.
It was renamed Lincoln University
in 1866 after the end of the U.S. Civil War
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Biden Wants to Increase Tariffs , on Chinese Steel and Aluminum Imports.
Speaking from the United Steelworkers
union in Pennsylvania on April 17.
Speaking from the United Steelworkers
union in Pennsylvania on April 17.
Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese
steel and aluminum, NPR reports. .
Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese
steel and aluminum, NPR reports. .
Those tariffs are presently at about 7.5%.
While these Chinese imports "account for less than 1% of U.S. demand," the country's steel prices are 40% cheaper than America's, NPR reports. .
The White House is concerned that
this could prompt a surge of exports. .
China's policy-driven overcapacity poses
a serious risk to the future of the
American steel and aluminum industry, Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR.
The president understands
we must invest in American
manufacturing, but we also have
to protect those investments and
those workers from unfair exports. , Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR.
The Biden administration also sent officials to Mexico to discuss preventing Chinese steel from entering the U.S. via its southern neighbor. .
I want to emphasize our desire to
cooperate and partner with Mexico
on addressing imports coming in
to the North American market as
a way of circumventing tariffs, Senior administration official, via NPR.
I'm not going to get ahead
of the diplomatic conversations
that have happened today and
that will be happening in the
days and weeks to come. , Senior administration official, via NPR.
But I think we're hoping to come to
a mutually acceptable solution with
Mexico, because this is a problem that
affects both of our economies, Senior administration official, via NPR.
United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden
after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company. .
United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden
after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company.
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Amid escalating tensions, former President Donald Trump endorsed Anti-Biden slogans targeting President Joe Biden at a Pennsylvania rally, criticising Biden's support for Israel amidst the conflict with Gaza. Trump urged Israel to swiftly conclude military operations for peace. Meanwhile, Biden faces pressure to de-escalate the situation, with reports indicating US reluctance to support Israeli retaliatory actions against Iran.
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Aerosmith Announces , Rescheduled ‘Peace Out’ Tour Dates.
The veteran rockers postponed their farewell tour nearly seven months ago after singer Steven Tyler "fractured his larynx," CNN reports. .
The band issued a statement
about Tyler's condition at that time.
To our fans: Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal
injury is more serious than initially thought.
His doctor has confirmed that in addition to
the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured
his larynx which requires ongoing care, Aerosmith, via Facebook.
He is receiving the best medical
treatment available to ensure his recovery
is swift, but given the nature of a fracture,
he is being told patience is essential. , Aerosmith, via Facebook.
As a result, all the currently scheduled
PEACE OUT shows must be postponed
to sometime in 2024, with new dates to
be announced as soon as we know more, Aerosmith, via Facebook.
On April 10, the band took to
Instagram to announce that they are
"thrilled" to have rescheduled tour dates.
The tour will begin Sept. 20 in Pittsburgh, PA.
The 40-date run will
end in Buffalo, NY, on Feb. 26.
The Black Crowes will
serve as the supporting act.
"All previously purchased
tickets will be honored for the
rescheduled shows," Aerosmith said.
The farewell North American tour is
intended to be a celebration of the band's
50 years together, CNN reports.
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Pop-Tarts is calling out Jerry Seinfeld ahead of the release of his new movie 'Unfrosted.' Seinfeld directed and co-wrote the film, which he also stars in, about the fictional origin story of Pop-Tarts. The actor and filmmaker has said of the movie, "This really did happen in Battle Creek, Michigan, where Kellogg's and Post were located, and they did compete to come up with this product. But the rest of it is complete lunacy." Now, a new video sees Seinfeld get called into Pop-Tarts HQ for a major meeting.
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FDA Testing Reveals , Bird Flu Virus , in 1 in 5 Milk Samples.
'Time' reports that the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has warned that traces of bird flu have been found
in nearly one-fifth of commercial milk samples tested. .
In a statement released on the agency's website,
the FDA said that traces of the virus do not
necessarily indicate a risk to consumers. .
According to the FDA, more tests are needed
to confirm if intact pathogens that remain
infectious are present in the samples.
Those tests would determine , "whether there is any risk of illness
associated with consuming the product.".
'Time' reports that the results of the study
come as a stark warning of how quickly the
virus is spreading among dairy cows in the U.S.
The virus has already killed millions of birds globally,
raising both health and food security concerns,
as well as spooking global markets.
The virus has already killed millions of birds globally,
raising both health and food security concerns,
as well as spooking global markets.
So far, the Department of Agriculture has already
confirmed 33 infected herds across eight states,
including Texas, Michigan and Ohio.
So far, the Department of Agriculture has already
confirmed 33 infected herds across eight states,
including Texas, Michigan and Ohio.
In an effort to understand the extent of the outbreak
and potentially contain it, the USDA has implemented
mandatory testing of cows moving across state borders.
Authorities have stressed that the current
risk to humans remains low, with only one
identified human case in the U.S. this year. .
To date, the retail milk studies
have shown no results that would
change our assessment that the
commercial milk supply is safe. , FDA statement, via 'Time'
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Two Telangana students, Nivesh Mukka and Goutham Kumar Parsi, aged 19, tragically perished in a road accident in Arizona, USA. Both studying computer science engineering at Arizona State University, they were returning home when their vehicle collided head-on with another car. The families urge Indian government assistance to repatriate their bodies. The incident underscores safety concerns for Indian students abroad.
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Kelly Clarkson is opening up about her difficult pregnancy journey on her talk show amid Arizona's near total abortion ban. Clarkson brought on Hillary Clinton as a guest on her recent episode and discussed Arizona Supreme Court decision to allow the state to prepare to enforce a near-total abortion ban based on an 1864 law. Clarkson then shared that she was hospitalized during both of her pregnancies and feared losing her life.
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Jenelle Evans is looking for a fresh start amid her split from husband David Eason, and that has her considering a big move ... TMZ has learned. Sources with.. TMZ.com
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In a devastating turn of events, at least four law enforcement officers lost their lives in a shooting incident while attempting to serve a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. Police Chief Johnny Jennings confirmed the tragic news during a press conference. Join us as we delve into the details of this heartbreaking event and explore the impact on the community and law enforcement agencies. Stay tuned for the latest updates and reactions.
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J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar , to Forgive Him for Diss Track.
J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar , to Forgive Him for Diss Track.
BBC reports that rapper J. Cole has apologized
for releasing a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar,
expressing his regrets for releasing the song last week.
BBC reports that rapper J. Cole has apologized
for releasing a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar,
expressing his regrets for releasing the song last week.
The song, '7 Minute Drill,' was Cole's reply
to Lamar's verse on Future and
Metro Boomin's 'Like That.'.
Cole recently spoke about the track
while performing at the Dreamville
Festival in North Carolina on April 7. .
I ain't gonna lie to
y'all the past two days
felt terrible. I damn
near had a relapse, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press.
Cole went on to praise Lamar's career,
calling him 'one of the greatest,' and expressing
hopes that the rapper didn't take offense.
And if he did, I got my
chin out. Take your best
shot, I'll take that on the chin, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press.
Cole promised that the track from his album,
'Might Delete Later,' will be removed
or updated on streaming services.
BBC reports that Cole said
he felt pressured to write
a comeback to Lamar. .
I was conflicted because...
I know how I feel about my
peers, these two [rappers]
that I've been blessed to
even stand beside... But
the world want to see blood, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press.
I was conflicted because...
I know how I feel about my
peers, these two [rappers]
that I've been blessed to
even stand beside... But
the world want to see blood, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press.
While speaking on stage,
Cole said that he tried to keep the tone of
the verse friendly, but ultimately the end result , "didn't sit right with my spirit."
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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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