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Former Senator Joe Lieberman , Dead at 82.
Lieberman died in New York on
March 27 after suffering complications
from a fall, NBC News reports.
Senator Lieberman’s love of God,
his family, and America endured
throughout his life of service
in the public interest, Joe Lieberman's family, via statement.
Lieberman was the 2000 vice presidential nominee who ran for office with Al Gore.
Gore took to X on March 27
to offer his condolences. .
I am profoundly saddened by
the loss of Joe Lieberman... Joe was a
man of deep integrity who dedicated
his life to serving his country, Al Gore, via X.
It was an honor to stand
side-by-side with him
on the campaign trail. , Al Gore, via X.
I’ll remain forever grateful for
his tireless efforts to build
a better future for America, Al Gore, via X.
Former President George W. Bush also issued a statement, calling Lieberman "one of the most decent people I met during my time in Washington.".
Former President George W. Bush also issued a statement, calling Lieberman "one of the most decent people I met during my time in Washington.".
As Laura and I pray for Hadassah
and the Lieberman family, we
also pray that Joe’s example of
decency guides our Nation’s
leaders now and into the future, George W. Bush, via statement.
Other colleagues and international
leaders weighed in as well.
Other colleagues and international
leaders weighed in as well.
In an era of political carbon
copies, Joe Lieberman was
a singularity. One of one. , Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., via X.
In my very first meeting with him
decades ago, I was struck by his integrity,
decency and civic courage. He had a deep
moral sense and common sense and
was fearless in the defense of truth, Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, via statement
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Austin Butler is teaming up with Darren Aronofsky for his next feature. Hot off his creepy villain turn in 'Dune: Part Two,' Butler is set to next star in the Aronofsky crime thriller 'Caught Stealing.' Acquired by Sony and based on the book by Charlie Huston, the film "follows Hank Thompson, a burned-out former baseball player, as he's unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of '90s NYC."
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Mumbai Becomes Asia's , Billionaire Capital , on Global Rich List.
NBC reports that Mumbai has become the Asian
capital with the highest number of billionaires,
dethroning Beijing at the top of the exclusive list. .
NBC reports that Mumbai has become the Asian
capital with the highest number of billionaires,
dethroning Beijing at the top of the exclusive list. .
According to the Hurun Research Institute's
global rich list, India's financial capital
registered 92 billionaires in 2024. .
Beijing comes in just below Mumbai with
91 billionaires, and Shanghai rounds out
the top three with a total of 87 billionaires.
Beijing comes in just below Mumbai with
91 billionaires, and Shanghai rounds out
the top three with a total of 87 billionaires.
The top of the list globally is New York
with 119 billionaires, followed by
London with a total of 97. .
The top of the list globally is New York
with 119 billionaires, followed by
London with a total of 97. .
According to the report, there are a total
of 3,279 billionaires globally in 2024,
an increase of 5% compared to 2023. .
NBC reports that China as a whole still has the
most billionaires overall with 814 in 2024, but
the country lost 155 billionaires compared to 2023. .
China had a bad year.
Wealth creation in China has gone
through deep changes these last few
years, with the wealth of billionaires
from real estate and renewables down, Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC.
The United States comes in second with
800 billionaires, and India registered
a distant third place with 271.
The United States comes in second with
800 billionaires, and India registered
a distant third place with 271.
According to the report, artificial intelligence
played a significant role in increasing the
number of ultra wealthy people in the U.S. .
Whilst [Nvidia CEO] Jensen Huang
has grabbed many of the headlines
as Nvidia broke through the $2 trillion
mark, catapulting him into
the Hurun Top 30 as a result, , Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC.
Whilst [Nvidia CEO] Jensen Huang
has grabbed many of the headlines
as Nvidia broke through the $2 trillion
mark, catapulting him into
the Hurun Top 30 as a result, , Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC.
... the billionaires behind Microsoft,
Google, Amazon, Oracle and Meta
have seen significant surges in
their wealth as investors bet
on the value generated by AI, Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC
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Visa and Mastercard Settle , Antitrust Suit Over Swipe Fees.
The two companies have reached a settlement with American merchants which could "save consumers tens of billions of dollars," NBC News reports.
Credit card companies collect
swipe fees to enable transactions.
These fees are passed on
by merchants to consumers.
The settlement is a result of a 2005 lawsuit
alleging that merchants pay exorbitant fees
to accept the companies' credit cards. .
In 2018, the credit card companies agreed to pay $6.2 billion in response to the lawsuit,
but two issues still needed to be resolved.
Those issues pertained to rules imposed by Visa
and Mastercard to accept their cards, and merchants who decided not to be included in the settlement. .
As part of the recent settlement, credit
interchange fees will now be capped into 2030.
The fees must also be negotiated
with merchant buying groups.
Over 90% of the merchants included in the settlement are small businesses, Visa said. .
The settlement must be approved by
the Eastern District Court of New York
but will likely take effect by early 2025
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Amidst a surge in car thefts, Toronto Police Constable Marco Ricciardi has stirred controversy with his unusual advice. Learn more about the bizarre tactic and its impact on the community.
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Pro-Khalistan groups staged protests outside Indian consulates in Toronto and Vancouver, demanding justice for Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing. Despite their attempts, police prevented any disruption to consulate operations. Meanwhile, India's High Commissioner's event in Surrey faced tight security, with minimal protester presence. The incident underscores ongoing tensions within the Sikh community, necessitating diplomatic dialogue and peaceful resolution efforts.
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Hate-fueled vandalism targeted Hindu temples in Brampton and Toronto, Canada, sparking outrage among the Indian community. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned these incidents amid a surge in hate crimes reported by Statistics Canada. These events have heightened fears among minority groups, particularly the fast-growing Indian community in Canada.
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US Relations With Israel, Decline Following , UN Ceasefire Vote.
On March 25, the United Nations
Security Council passed a resolution
demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. .
On March 25, the United Nations
Security Council passed a resolution
demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. .
'The Independent' reports that the resolution calling for a
truce during the month of Ramadan and the release of all
Hamas' hostages was passed by 14 nations on the council.
Relations between the U.S. and Israel have deteriorated
since Washington made the rare decision to abstain
from the vote, effectively allowing the resolution to pass.
Relations between the U.S. and Israel have deteriorated
since Washington made the rare decision to abstain
from the vote, effectively allowing the resolution to pass.
Israel's prime minister
Benjamin Netanyahyu called off a planned visit to
Washington D.C. in protest of the U.S. decision.
Israel's prime minister
Benjamin Netanyahyu called off a planned visit to
Washington D.C. in protest of the U.S. decision.
Netanyahu reportedly accused the U.S. of
"retreating," and called the new resolution , "a clear departure from the consistent U.S. position
in the Security Council since the beginning of the war.”.
Netanyahu reportedly accused the U.S. of
"retreating," and called the new resolution , "a clear departure from the consistent U.S. position
in the Security Council since the beginning of the war.”.
The U.S. decision comes after months of pressure on
the Biden administration to take action as the death toll
in Israel's offensive in Gaza has now exceeded 32,000. .
The U.S. decision comes after months of pressure on
the Biden administration to take action as the death toll
in Israel's offensive in Gaza has now exceeded 32,000. .
The decision also comes amid widespread concerns over Israel's plan to invade the Gazan city of Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinian refugees are sheltering.
The decision also comes amid widespread concerns over Israel's plan to invade the Gazan city of Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinian refugees are sheltering.
'The Independent' reports that the U.S. had
previously blocked three attempted Security Council
resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The outlet reports that the U.S. has vetoed 89 resolutions
brought before the Security Council since 1945,
over half of those resolutions were critical of Israel.
Israel Katz, Israel’s foreign minister,
said that there would be no halt
in fighting in a post on X.
The state of Israel will not
cease fire. We will destroy
Hamas and continue to fight until
the last of the hostages returns home, Israel Katz, Israel’s foreign minister, via 'The Independent'.
The state of Israel will not
cease fire. We will destroy
Hamas and continue to fight until
the last of the hostages returns home, Israel Katz, Israel’s foreign minister, via 'The Independent'
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Climate Change Impacting , Cherry Blossom Season , Around the World.
'Time' reports that cherry blossom trees around
the world are blooming earlier as a result of
increasing temperatures due to climate change.
According to Daisuke Sasano, a climate risk management officer , at the Japan Meteorological Agency, the average bloom date, has moved up 1.2 days per decade since 1953.
Cherry trees, known as sakura in Japan, had an
average starting bloom date of March 29 between
1961 and 1990, according to Sasano's research.
Between 1991 and 2020,
the data showed that the
average moved up to March 24. .
In 2023, the starting bloom
date in Tokyo was March 14. .
The fact that Tokyo
recorded the earliest
start date is due to global
warming, compounded
with urbanization, Daisuke Sasano, Climate risk management officer, via 'Time'.
'Time' reports that the warmer-than-normal temperatures
were recorded all around the world this winter,
with January coming in as the hottest ever on record.
Spring is most definitely starting
earlier than when you were a kid—
there is no doubt about that, Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA
National Phenology Network, via 'Time'.
Many, many studies show
clear trends toward warmer
temperatures and earlier
starts to springtime activity
over the longer term, Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA
National Phenology Network, via 'Time'.
According to U.S. government data,
peak bloom in Washington D.C. has
shifted earlier by around 7 days since 1921.
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Two fatalities and five injuries occurred in a Washington, DC shooting, while Andre Gordon was arrested for a triple homicide in Pennsylvania. The DC incident's motive remains unclear, and no suspects are named. Gordon allegedly fled after the Pennsylvania shootings but was detained after a carjacking; no injuries resulted from the carjacking.
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The U.S. Supreme Court plans to issue a ruling on Donald Trump's candidacy in Colorado's presidential primary election, stemming from his alleged involvement in the Capitol attack. This comes after lower courts disqualified Trump from state ballots under the 14th Amendment. The court's decision, amid concerns about state authority and presidential immunity, carries significant implications for Trump's candidacy and future legal battles.
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A new report has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, revealing alarming drops in youth happiness, particularly in North America and Western Europe. Join us as experts discuss the implications and call for urgent action to address the well-being crisis facing Generation Z.
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Climate Change Altering , Wildfire Patterns, , Increasing the Risk of Night Fires.
'Newsweek' reports that North America is facing an
"emerging phenomenon" in which the dangerous
conditions that spawn wildfires occur during the night. .
Typically, these conditions have only existed
during the daytime, as the cooler temperatures
of night usually alleviate these conditions.
Researchers found that accumulated
fuel dryness brought on by drought
has led to fires thriving at night. .
I think it is important to bring this
emerging phenomenon to the
public to let them know that
the night might not save us, Kaiwei Luo, Ph.D. student at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, via 'Newsweek'.
The team's findings challenge conventional methods of
fighting wildfires, as cooler night temperatures and higher
humidity previously worked to slow wildfires' growth.
Originally, I had thought that
since nights are warming faster
than days, higher temperatures
and the associated lower relative
humidity at night would lead
to more overnight fires, Mike Flannigan, University of Alberta professor emeritus and researcher with Thompson Rivers University, via 'Newsweek'.
In the extreme cases, there would be
no difference between an overnight
burn event and daytime burning, Kaiwei Luo, Ph.D. student at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, via 'Newsweek'.
Researchers found that daytime
drought conditions could be used as a , "predictor of overnight burning events.".
Nighttime burning has long been
overlooked. In a warmer and drier
world, we can use daytime drought
indicators to predict the night.
More of these fires also increase
the likelihood of a catastrophic fire, Kaiwei Luo, Ph.D. student at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, via 'Newsweek'
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After the total solar eclipse in North America, Europe will see the next one in August 2026 when it crosses the northern parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain.
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'Dune: Part Two' is off to a promising start at the foreign box office. The film opened to $5.2 million on Wednesday from its first 13 markets. Including previews, the running foreign tally is $7.6 million. 'Dune: Part Two' opens everywhere in North America on Friday following Thursday evening previews. Tracking suggests it could sport a global opening of $150 million to $175 million, although Warner Bros. is being more cautious and suggesting closer to $140 million.
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How Smoke From Canada's , Wildfires Has Transformed , Skies in the U.S.
'The New York Times' reports that atmospheric scattering
is why skies across the northeastern United States have
turned orange..
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Massive wildfires have spread across Canada over the past six weeks, prompting mass evacuations, and more than 8.2 million acres have burned so far this year. Hundreds of uncontrolled forest fires..