The Secret Push That Could Ban TikTok
U.S. lawmakers have long worried that the Chinese government could use the app to spread propaganda.
nytimes.com
Lauren Boebert Claps Back After Being Mocked by Biden
Lauren Boebert responded to Joe Biden after he poked fun at her Beetlejuice theater incident during his White House Correspondents' Dinner speech.
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'No one should be left behind': WNBA's Griner reflects on freedom from Russian prison
WNBA star Brittney Griner reflected on learning she was going to be released from Russian prison and voiced her support for bringing other Americans home.
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Longtime city detective James Byrne leaves NYPD to join US Secret Service
Byrne, a senior communications advisor and detective first grade, "has served the NYPD and the people of New York City with distinction for more than two decades," Commissioner Edward A. Caban said in a statement.
nypost.com
Columbia Protesters Occupy Building, and Trump Complains About His Lawyer
Plus, a deadly day for law enforcement.
nytimes.com
U.S. and Mexico Drop Bid to Host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart said they will focus on trying to host the 2031 tournament instead.
time.com
'Wordle' Today #1,046 Hints, Clues and Answer for Tuesday, April 30 Game
"Wordle" players have to guess a mystery five-letter word, but it can sometimes be tricky to solve, so Newsweek has some tips if you're struggling.
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Mike Johnson hasn’t matched Kevin McCarthy’s fundraising prowess — yet
In a phone call last week, Mike Johnson told top donors that the hard-liners in the House calling for his head would not succeed — a message that many donors have been wanting to hear.
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5 ways to get better window treatments on a budget
Interior designers share their best hacks for getting the look of custom curtains and shades with off-the-rack styles.
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Can straight married men and women be friends? I went on a quest to find out
It's been 35 years since "When Harry Met Sally" made the case that men and women can't be friends because "the sex part always gets in the way." Is that still true?
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What we keep getting wrong about protests like those at USC, Columbia and other campuses
It's a mistake to regard youth demonstrations such as those over Israel's war in Gaza through a lens of '60s nostalgia. Crowds can be a force for ill as well as good.
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College costs are beyond absurd. Here's a way to rein them in
Why do universities charge future teachers the same rate as future engineers?
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Republicans' 2025 agenda tells you how they really feel about crime and cops
GOP rhetoric is all about 'backing the blue,' but what does the powerful House Republican Study Committee budget call for?
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Will AI deepfakes and robocalls upset the 2024 election?
AI is bending reality into a video game world of deepfakes to sow confusion and chaos during the 2024 election. Disinformation is a danger, especially in swing states.
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Nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain could roil Nevada U.S. Senate race
Opposition to storing nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain has united Nevadans across political lines — until now. A Senate candidate has spoken favorably about the idea.
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US Ally Reports Confrontation With Chinese Coast Guard
Philippine boats shown under fire from water cannon in area contested by Beijing.
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This Week in the Trump Trial: Michael Cohen’s Banker Reopens His Account
Adam Gray/ReutersThe third week of Donald Trump’s hush money trial will get underway in Manhattan on Tuesday morning with more testimony from a private banker who took the stand last week to talk about his work for Michael Cohen, Trump’s erstwhile attorney and fixer.Gary Farro, Cohen’s contact at First Republic Bank in 2015, has spoken about opening two accounts for Cohen—including the one which Cohen used to make a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels to stop her speaking out about an alleged 2006 one-night stand with Trump. Trump has denied having sex with the porn star.That payment is at the heart of the case. Prosecutors claim that Trump engaged in an illegal scheme to influence the 2016 election in which damaging stories about him were bought and buried in a “catch and kill” scheme, and that he sought to cover up the true purpose of the payments. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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This ain't N.Y. and other reasons Harvey Weinstein won't win in California court
A colorful Republican lawmaker in 1995 created a far-reaching and ahead-of-its-time California law that is likely to keep Harvey Weinstein's conviction intact.
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Monthly payments of $1,000 could get thousands of homeless people off the streets, researchers say
A monthly payment of $750 to $1,000 would allow thousands of the city's homeless people to find informal housing, according to a policy brief by four L.A. academics.
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Chicago mayor says he will ‘stand with billionaires’ despite progressive outcry over city's new NFL stadium
Chicago's progressive Mayor Brandon Johnson was met with backlash from his progressive political partners after a $5 billion proposal for a new NFL stadium.
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27 very L.A. ways to spend time with Mom — or not — on Mother's Day
Try something new on Mother's Day. Skip brunch and treat Mom to a museum, hike, craft fair or comedy show instead.
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Hernández: The Lakers have no choice. They must do whatever it takes to keep LeBron James
The Lakers may not like doing whatever LeBron James demands, but the alternative — becoming irrelevant and rebuilding without him — is much worse.
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The longest, strangest trip: Some psychedelic drug users are stuck with unwelcome highs
A rare condition called hallucinogen persisting perception disorder has puzzled researchers and raised alarms as psychedelics go mainstream.
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Why You Need to Revisit Kathy Griffin's 'My Life on the D-List'
Kathy Griffin's reality series 'My Life on the D-List' is now streaming on Peacock. Newsweek's H. Alan Scott explains why you should revisit the reality series.
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Protests, Privilege, and Hypocrisy | Opinion
Getting arrested at an unruly demonstration while being associated, fairly or unfairly, with a terroristic death cult might pose a barrier to lucrative employment at a top law firm.
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Using AI in the Courtroom Is Problematic | Opinion
AI is coming whether we like it or not. It is time for our rules of justice to catch up.
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AI Use in Court Is Ethical When Used Correctly | Opinion
AI should be used to better society, enable people to do their jobs with fewer limits, and allow them to better practice law, write briefs, and advise clients.
newsweek.com
Trump trial resumes with testimony from Michael Cohen's former banker
The third week of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial will kick off Tuesday with continued testimony from its third witness, bank executive Gary Farro.
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The biggest problem for America’s chips boom? The workers.
A visit to Phoenix shows that, with proper training and apprenticeships, the United States can rebuild its semiconductor chip industry.
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Walmart rolls out higher-quality line under new private label
Prices under Walmart’s Bettergoods label run from about $2 to $15, with a focus on trendy, plant-based and allergy-friendly options.
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Fed stares down rising inflation and a murky path to rate cuts
Since the start of the year, central bankers’ best hopes to take pressure off the economy have gotten dimmer and dimmer.
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As internet data centers multiply, efforts to control them are growing
Localities are starting to increase taxes and regulations on data centers as the football-field-sized buildings come under greater scrutiny.
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Help! My Sister-in-Law Is Demanding a Last-Minute Dress Change or I’m Cut From the Wedding.
She's getting married in three weeks.
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Bob Menendez’s wife was reported missing to cops by her other lover during secret trip with senator
Nadine Arslanian left the TV and lights, pinned a note to the door and didn't even tell her children where she was, attorney Doug Anton is revealing.
nypost.com
Florida prepares for near-total abortion ban to take effect
Clinics, patients and abortion rights activists in Florida are bracing for the impact of a six-week abortion ban that will significantly curtail access in the South.
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Antisemitic riot at Columbia reaches boiling point as agitators take over academic building, barricade doors
Anti-Israel protesters dialed up their demonstration at Columbia University by taking over an academic building late Monday night and into Tuesday morning.
foxnews.com
Jimmy Kimmel Calls Ron DeSantis 'Pathetic Little Worm' After Trump Meeting
The comedian ridiculed rumors that DeSantis will be Trump's running mate in the 2024 general election, after the Republican politicians reportedly met up on Sunday.
newsweek.com
Aerith, Cloud, Barret, and Tifa Are Heroes in Which Video Game Series?
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for April 30, 2024.
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Ukraine War Maps Show Russia's Two Options for Advancing
Russian forces pushing westward from Avdiivka are seeking fresh gaps in Ukraine's strained defensive lines.
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Slate Crossword: Gizmo Advertised by Dancing Silhouettes, Once (Four Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for April 30, 2024.
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The ideal number of kids in a family: Four (at a minimum)
More children means more chaos, but also more joy, more chances for growth and more reminders to embrace the best parts of family life and let go of the worst.
washingtonpost.com
The Forgotten River Phoenix Movie That Shows What He Could Have Been
With this gem, the teen star first revealed what he could have done as an adult.
slate.com
New Prince William Photo Highlights Little-Known Fact
William's wedding outfit, seen in a recently released portrait, was the subject of behind-palace-walls debate when he married Kate.
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Trump Has Always Been a Caricature of a Particular Type of Villain. It’s on Full Display Right Now.
As we wait for more explosive testimony, let’s consider what David Pecker made clear.
slate.com
Europe’s Economic Laggards Have Become Its Leaders
More than a decade after painful austerity, Greece, Portugal and Spain have been growing faster than traditional powerhouses like Germany.
nytimes.com
Police Shooting in Charlotte Kills 4 Officers: What to Know
A police officer and three members of a U.S. Marshals task force were shot while serving warrants to a suspect, who was also killed.
nytimes.com
Pro-Palestinian protests spread, get more heated as schools' reactions differ
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
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