Google Fires Employees , for Protesting Israel Contract.
28 Google workers have been fired for protesting
a $1.2 billion contract that the company has with
the Israeli government and military to provide
cloud and AI services, NBC News reports. .
The firings follow an April 16 sit-in at
Google's offices in California, New York and Seattle in which nine workers were arrested.
The group that coordinated the demonstration
is known as No Tech for Apartheid. .
Google issued a statement about the recent firings.
A small number of employee
protesters entered and disrupted
a few of our locations. , Google spokesperson, via statement.
Physically impeding other employees’
work and preventing them from
accessing our facilities is a clear
violation of our policies, and
completely unacceptable behavior. , Google spokesperson, via statement.
We have so far concluded
individual investigations that
resulted in the termination of
employment for 28 employees,
and will continue to investigate
and take action as needed, Google spokesperson, via statement.
No Tech for Apartheid claims that the
workers were fired "indiscriminately.".
This excuse to avoid confronting
us and our concerns directly,
and attempt to justify its illegal,
retaliatory firings, is a lie, No Tech for Apartheid, via statement.
Meanwhile, many of Google's workers have
reportedly quit after experiencing "mental health consequences of working at a company that is using their labor to enable a genocide," No Tech for Apartheid said.
On a personal level, I am opposed
to Google taking any military
contracts — no matter which
government they’re with or what
exactly the contract is about. , Cheyne Anderson, a Google Cloud software engineer based
in Washington who was arrested during a sit-in, to CNBC
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This Day in History: , Kendrick Lamar Becomes the
First Rapper to Win the Pulitzer Prize.
April 16, 2018.
Lamar was awarded the
Pulitzer Prize for Music for his
extraordinary 2017 album, 'DAMN.'.
It was the first time the
prestigious award had been granted
to a genre outside of classical music or jazz.
According to the Pulitzer Prize administrator,
the decision to recognize
Lamar's work was unanimous.
['DAMN' is] a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life, Pulitzer Prize
Awarding Committee.
Lamar grew up during the 1990s
in Compton, CA, surrounded by the
influence of artists like Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre.
His previous album efforts
became known for their social commentary.
A fellow nominee called Lamar
“one of the greatest living American composers, for sure.”
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Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot.
Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot.
Fox News reports that Apple's phone shipments have dropped by about 10%.
During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%.
During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%.
Xiaomi came in third with 14.1%.
Samsung shipped over
60 million phones during Q1 2024.
Samsung shipped over
60 million phones during Q1 2024.
Apple only shipped 50.1 million. .
Last year during the same time period,
Apple shipped 55.4 million. .
Overall, smartphone shipments rose 7.8% worldwide to 289.4 million units during Q1 2024.
The increase in Samsung shipments
could be attributed to the company's
release of Galaxy S24 series phones.
During a launch event at the beginning
of the year, Galaxy AI, which is incorporated
into the company's new smartphones,
was touted as "a new era of mobile AI.".
News of Samsung's triumph comes as
Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California
following reports that the company
is abandoning its electric car efforts. .
News of Samsung's triumph comes as
Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California
following reports that the company
is abandoning its electric car efforts.
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This Day in History: , Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Is Assassinated.
April 4, 1968.
King was shot and killed
as he stood on the second-floor balcony
of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN.
The “apostle of nonviolence”
had gone to Memphis in support
of a sanitation workers' strike.
Widely recognized as the most prominent
face of the American Civil Rights Movement,
Dr. King was just 39 years old.
In a prophetic speech the night before his murder,
King stated that, “I’ve seen the promised land.
I may not get there with you.".
Petty criminal James Earl Ray was arrested
two months later and eventually
pleaded guilty to King's assassination.
After being sentenced to 99 years in prison,
Ray recanted his confession. Questions of a
conspiracy to assassinate Dr. King continue to linger.
King's death sparked riots in
more than 100 American cities.
On April 9, tens of thousands of mourners
lined the streets of Atlanta to pay their respects
on the day King was laid to rest
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n a shocking incident, hundreds of Bibles were deliberately set ablaze outside an evangelical church in Tennessee on Easter morning. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this disturbing event.
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Tennessee Is First State to Protect , Musicians and Artists Against AI.
On March 21, Tennessee made history
by adopting legislation that protects musicians from being impersonated by AI. .
Gov. Bill Lee made the
announcement on social media.
Tennessee (sic) is the music capital of the
world, & we're leading the nation with historic
protections for TN artists & songwriters
against emerging AI technology, Gov. Bill Lee, via social media.
The protections come as an update
to the state's Ensuring Likeness Voice
and Image Security Act (ELVIS Act).
The law will take effect on July 1.
Country music stars Chris Janson and Luke Bryan were present when the governor signed the bill. .
What an amazing precedent for
Tennessee to get in front of this, Luke Bryan, via statement.
To know that our state protects
us and what we're about and what
we worked so hard for is just a
testament to how great this state is, Luke Bryan, via statement.
Gov. Lee thanked legislators for
protecting artists and songwriters when
the bill was introduced in January.
From Beale Street to Broadway,
to Bristol and beyond, Tennessee is
known for our rich artistic heritage
that tells the story of our great state. , Gov. Bill Lee, via press release.
As the technology landscape evolves
with artificial intelligence, I thank the
General Assembly for its partnership
in creating legal protection for our
best-in-class artists and songwriters, Gov. Bill Lee, via press release
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Happy Birthday,
Emma Watson!.
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson
turns 34 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the actress.
1. Her role as
Hermione Granger
was her professional
acting debut.
2. She was appointed UN Women
Goodwill Ambassador in July 2014.
3. Watson hid books around
the New York subways.
4. She is also
a model.
5. Her favorite ‘Harry Potter’ novel is
‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.’.
Happy Birthday,
Emma Watson!
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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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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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This Day in History:, The Boston Massacre.
March 5, 1770.
A skirmish in front of the Boston Custom House
between British soldiers and angry colonists ended in
violence when the troops opened fire on the crowd.
Three Americans were killed instantly and several
other men eventually died from their injuries.
The incident followed several years of tensions
and violence in colonial Massachusetts.
... partly due to revenue duties imposed on the colonists by
the Townshed Acts passed by British Parliament.
The violence turned colonial sentiment against
the British and King George in the years leading
up to the American Revolution.
John Adams wrote that the "foundation of
American independence was laid" by the massacre
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This Day in History: , Dr. Seuss Is Born.
March 2, 1904.
Theodor Seuss Geisel —
best known by his pen name
Dr. Seuss — was born in Springfield, MA.
Geisel first used the pseudonym
Seuss at Dartmouth College as a
contributor to the school's humor magazine.
After returning from his
studies at Oxford, Geisel
pursued cartooning full time.
His first book under the name Dr. Seuss,
'And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street,'
was rejected 27 times.
In 1957, Dr. Seuss wrote
The Cat in the Hat as a
vocabulary primer for children.
The book was a massive success
and a major turning point in
the career of Dr. Seuss.
Dr. Seuss published more than 60 books,
won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize, an Academy
Award, three Emmys and three Grammys.
His artwork shares space
in galleries with Rembrandt and Picasso
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Norfolk Southern Offers , Settlement to Resolve Lawsuits , Related to 2023 Derailment.
Train operator Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600
million as part of a settlement to a class-action lawsuit as
part of a February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Train operator Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600
million as part of a settlement to a class-action lawsuit as
part of a February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Associated Press reports that the agreement, which would
resolve all class action lawsuits within a 20-mile radius
from the derailment, is still pending court approval.
Associated Press reports that the agreement, which would
resolve all class action lawsuits within a 20-mile radius
from the derailment, is still pending court approval.
According to the agreement, the settlement would also
resolve personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius of
the accident site for residents choosing to participate.
According to the agreement, the settlement would also
resolve personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius of
the accident site for residents choosing to participate.
On April 9, Norfolk Southern said that
the settlement does not constitute an
admission of liability or fault for the fiery crash.
The East Palestine derailment has already cost
Norfolk Southern over $1.1 billion, including
$104 million in aid for residents and the town. .
The East Palestine derailment has already cost
Norfolk Southern over $1.1 billion, including
$104 million in aid for residents and the town. .
AP reports that while the company has promised
to create a fund to help pay for the community's
long-term health needs, that fund has yet to be created. .
AP reports that while the company has promised
to create a fund to help pay for the community's
long-term health needs, that fund has yet to be created. .
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw said that the railroad operator is, “becoming a more productive and efficient railroad. .
There is still more work
to be done to achieve
industry-competitive margins, Alan Shaw, Norfolk Southern CEO, via Associated Press.
There is still more work
to be done to achieve
industry-competitive margins, Alan Shaw, Norfolk Southern CEO, via Associated Press.
The operator reported preliminary Q1 earnings of
23 cents per share, reflecting the impact of the settlement and cleanup costs for the derailment.
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The Indian embassy confirmed Mohammed Abdul Arfath's tragic death in the US after he went missing for three weeks. His family received a ransom call, highlighting the grim situation. Arfath's demise adds to the alarming trend of Indian student deaths in the US this year. Calls for improved security measures persist as concerns for student safety escalate.
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The Indian Consulate in New York confirmed the death of Indian student Uma Satya Sai Gadde in Ohio, amid a concerning trend of Indian students facing adversity in the US. This incident adds to recent cases highlighting safety concerns, prompting calls for greater accountability from the Biden administration and enhanced support for international students studying in the country.
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Biden Administration to Invest $8.5 Billion , in Intel’s Computer Chip Plants.
Biden Administration to Invest $8.5 Billion , in Intel’s Computer Chip Plants.
In addition to $8.5 billion in direct funding, $11 billion will be provided in loans.
The money will come from
the CHIPS and Science Act.
The funds will go toward "computer chip
plants in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico
and Oregon," CBS News reports. .
According to Intel, the new funding and other investments will create a total of 30,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction.
According to Intel, the new funding and other investments will create a total of 30,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction.
The deal will help the U.S. to produce 20%
of the most advanced computer chips
in the world by 2030, according to
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Failure is not an option — leading-edge
chips are the core of our innovation
system, especially when it comes
to advances in artificial intelligence
and our military systems, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, on a call with reporters.
We can't just design chips.
We have to make them in America, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, on a call with reporters.
Biden's funding announcement comes
amid a heated presidential campaign.
Administration officials want to get chip technology funding
"out the door as quickly as possible so that the Biden campaign can point to concrete progress on one of the
White House's signature programs," analysts say.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger called the
CHIPS Act "the most critical industrial
policy legislation since World War II.".
We think of this as a defining
moment for the United States, the
semiconductor industry and for Intel, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, via statement
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This Day in History:, Station Nightclub Fire
in Rhode Island.
February 20, 2003.
100 people were killed and
nearly 200 injured when a fire
broke out at a rock concert at
the West Warwick nightclub.
Pyrotechnics used in the
stage show of heavy-metal band
Great White started the fire.
igniting the soundproofing
foam along the ceiling.
400 panicked concert-goers
attempted to exit the front
entrance, causing a pile-up.
A local news crew happened
to be on scene that evening, reporting
on safety issues related to nightclubs.
The fire was the deadliest in
the U.S. in over a quarter of a century
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Study Suggests , Workout Intensity , Could Affect Appetite Control.
A study published in 'Nature' attempts
to determine how some workouts can help
people control how much they eat.
'The New York..
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Alec Baldwin Charged , With Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting , of Halyna Hutchins.
Alec Baldwin Charged , With Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting , of Halyna Hutchins.
The charges were announced on Jan...
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Trump Organization Sentenced , to Pay $1.61 Million for Tax Fraud.
NPR reports that on Jan. 13, the Manhattan
criminal court ordered two of Trump's companies
to pay the combined amount for tax..
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