Pro-Palestinian protests at colleges growing despite arrests
'Disruptive' passenger ordered to pay United Airlines over $20K
This deadly paint stripper is now banned for consumer use in the U.S.
Law firm defending Trump wants to withdraw from long-running campaign case
At least 24 dead after highway collapses in southern China
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College protest live updates: Nearly 300 arrested at Columbia and CUNY, UCLA cancels classes, as campus demonstrations intensify
Live updates of the college protests underway across the United States.
1 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 election: Your guide to all the key primaries, debates and what happens next
Up next: Alaska and Wyoming, which are holding Democratic primaries on April 13, followed by Puerto Rico's Republican primary on April 21.
6 min read - WorldBBC
Heavy rain provides boost for chalk stream wildlife
"It's great, the rain we've had - the water is really flowing," says one RSPB warden.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Pro-China candidate wins Solomon Islands PM vote
Jeremiah Manele has already indicated he will continue the Pacific nation's close ties with Beijing.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Stock market today: Indexes mixed after Fed meeting as Powell calms nerves over possible hike
The Federal Reserve's next policy move is "unlikely" to be a rate hike, Chairman Jerome Powell said after the FOMC meeting on Wednesday.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
The economy needs to take one of these 2 paths before the Fed cuts interest rates, Powell says
While Fed Chair Jerome Powell said interest rate hikes are "unlikely," he needs more confidence in inflation data before cutting rates this year.
3 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Researchers design highly efficient wind turbine mimicking bird wings: 'This bio-inspired design can increase the power output'
This is one of many breakthroughs in wind power.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Amazon stock has 17% upside as earnings reveal a 'new era' of profits for the tech titan, Bank of America says
Amazon reported earnings this week that beat Wall Street estimates, and BofA says there's more growth in store for the tech behemoth.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Wall Street needs a new rhyme for 'sell in May and go away'
Fundstrat's Tom Lee crunched the numbers and found that since 1985, "May has been a surprisingly good month" for the stock market.
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
The US needs allies to help build a naval coalition if it wants to stand a fighting chance against China's massive fleet, retired admiral says
"Today, China's fleet of at least 350 warships outnumbers America's of 290," retired US Navy Adm. James Stavridis wrote in a Bloomberg op-ed.
3 min read - HealthThe Cool Down
New research raises questions about potentially toxic components of popular bandage products: 'It doesn't make sense for these companies to use it'
In 65% of bandage varieties, testing discovered high levels of a marker that indicates the presence of toxins.
2 min read - BusinessBBC
Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit
The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers.
3 min read - USBBC
UCLA clashes: Police criticised for 'delayed' response to violence
It took hours to bring the situation under control, as pro-Israeli assailants broke into a pro-Palestinian camp.
4 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Another rookie pitcher steps up as Marlins win second game in a row
The Marlins improve to 8-24 after beating the Rockies for the second consecutive game.
3 min read - USBBC
Columbia University community 'shattered' after police raid
Students say they have lost trust and are in limbo after New York officers arrested Gaza protesters.
4 min read - WorldThe Cool Down
Multibillion-dollar plan to build luxury resorts threatens natural coastal area: 'This jewel is at risk of being lost forever'
The tourist development will wipe out thousands of acres of natural land, destroying the area's rich biodiversity.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Tesla revoked internships weeks before start date, students say
Two students posted on LinkedIn saying they had Tesla internship offers rescinded just three weeks before they were set to join the company.
2 min read - PoliticsSalon
Trump slurs words and struggles to gain crowd enthusiasm in Midwest rallies
On a day off from his criminal trial, Trump decried Biden's “infrastrucker, ershure para,” in a bout of confusion
3 min read - TechnologyBBC
Apple working to fix alarming iPhone issue
Users have been reporting unexpected lie-ins after the alarms on their phones failed to go off.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary says interest rates won't budge this year: 'I'm sorry, it's just reality'
"I'm investing under the premise that we're going to be living with this rate cycle staying the same for the rest of the year," he told Fox Business.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Public advised to stay out of these Los Angeles County beaches
Officials are asking the public to avoid several Los Angeles County beaches due to high levels of bacteria on Wednesday. The ocean water warnings will remain in effect beginning May 1 until further notice. Excessive bacteria and debris can seep from nearby city streets and mountain areas and contaminate ocean waters, especially around discharging storm […]
2 min read - HealthFox News
High levels of resistant bacteria found in uncooked meats and raw dog food: ‘Red flag’
High levels of E. coli were found in uncooked meats and raw dog food sold in U.K. grocery stores, according to research presented last week at the ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona.
5 min read - WorldBBC
'Close enough to see their faces': Chased down by China in South China Sea
The BBC witnesses a standoff in the South China Sea between the Philippine and Chinese coast guards.
4 min read - HealthMiami Herald
16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart recalled. It might have deadly E. coli
Six ground beef products that were “shipped to Walmart retail locations nationwide” are involved.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
The Fed once again holds interest rates steady — with cuts expected later this year
The Federal Reserve announced interest rates will remain unchanged, staying in line with Powell's remarks that more data is needed before any cuts.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
AI stocks plunge after AMD gives weak forecast for chip sales
Shares of Super Micro Computer, AMD, and Nvidia erased a collective $143 billion in market value on Wednesday.
2 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Cote: Heat season ends in 118-84 loss in Boston. And change had better be coming for Miami | Opinion
The Miami Heat season ended in embarrassment Wednesday night in a 118-84 loss at Boston for a 4-1 series defeat in the first round of the NBA playoffs
4 min read - PoliticsFox News
Potatoes retain USDA classification as vegetable, not grain, in bipartisan effort
The USDA tossed a hot potato to DHHS Secretary Becerra Tuesday by qualifying the spud as a vegetable instead of a grain thanks to bipartisan efforts in the Senate.
2 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Heat’s season ends with blowout loss to Celtics in first round. Takeaways and postgame reaction
The Heat’s season is over. Takeaways and details from the Heat’s season-ending loss ...
10 min read - PoliticsBBC
On a day off from court, fired-up Trump hits swing states
The former president met supporters in Wisconsin and Michigan - two battleground states.
3 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Fans dismayed as Manchester's new Co-op Live arena cancels opening again
Manchester's troubled new venue is criticised for postponing its opening concert at the last minute.
5 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
A contrarian stock market indicator is on the verge of flashing a 'buy' signal, Bank of America says
Bank of America's contrarian stock market indicator is just three percentage points away from flashing a bullish reading.
2 min read - CelebrityFox News
Duane Eddy, twangy guitar icon of early rock, dead at 86
Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitarist who began making music in the 1950s, succumbed to his battle with cancer on April 30. The rock n' roll musician was 86.
3 min read - USFox News
Wisconsin student suspect shot, killed by police outside middle school during active shooter lockdown
A Wisconsin student suspect was shot and killed by police on Wednesday outside a middle school that was locked down for an active shooter threat.
1 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Trump says he wants huge tariffs if elected. That could send inflation spiking.
In an interview with Time Magazine, Trump pushed back on the widely held idea that tariffs on overseas nations will cause inflation in the US.
3 min read - USThe Cool Down
Historic lake nears record water levels after decades of severe drought: 'Never thought it would ever be full again'
"It's definitely beautiful when you see it high like this."
3 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester tour dates fall foul of Co-op Live arena fiasco
The star is "bummed" to be the latest act to fall foul of problems at Manchester's troubled new arena.
5 min read - USFox News
Stanford University submits photo of encampment protester wearing Hamas headband to FBI
Stanford University officials gave a photo of someone wearing a Hamas headband on campus to the FBI, the school said this week.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA ordered to disperse
Sky5 has momentarily left the scene to refuel and will return shortly. A massive law enforcement presence on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles Wednesday has ordered pro-Palestinian demonstrators to disperse, calling the encampment an unlawful assembly after violence erupted overnight. Hostilities outside the encampment had been simmering since demonstrators took over […]
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Woodland man charged with manslaughter in death of 2-year-old girl hit by truck at gas station
The father faces two charges and is accused of leaving his 3-year-old daughter in a running truck, which struck and killed the 2-year-old.
1 min read - LifestyleSalon
George Santos revives previously denied drag persona for cash-grabbing Cameo videos
Santos charges $275 for greetings from Kitara Ravache, with dubious charitable promise
2 min read - BusinessSacramento Bee
California bill would tax Big Tech to create tax credit for news organizations
The tax would raise an estimated $500 million annually.
5 min read - CelebrityFox News
Demi Moore stuns fans with ‘ageless’ video while on beach vacation with daughters
Demi Moore took to social media on Tuesday to share a video with her three daughters enjoying some "family fun in the sun." Moore's 1-year-old granddaughter was also on the trip, as well as family friends and Demi's dog.
2 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Scientists set record in fusion energy generation with temperature 10 times hotter than sun: 'We achieved things we've never done before'
"The JET experiment marks a significant milestone for fusion research."
3 min read - USFox News
Georgia Gov. Kemp signs law requiring jails to check immigration status of inmates
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law requiring jails across the state to check immigration status of inmates or face losing state funding.
3 min read - USFox News
Thousands of mysterious jellyfish-like creatures wash up on California shores
Thousands and thousands of Velella velellas, or by-the-wind sailors, have washed up on California beaches in recent weeks. Despite resembling jellyfish, velellas are a different species.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Men stole $2.7 million through check fraud scheme targeting Southern Californians
Two men pleaded guilty to stealing around $2.7 million by targeting the mail of Southern Californians. Carlos Corona, 36, of Los Angeles, and Jose Luis Edeza Jr., 31, of Sunland, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a scheme involving third-party bank accounts and stolen checks, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. From October 2020 to August […]
2 min read - WorldFox News
University of Tehran professor says protesters at US colleges will support Iran in American conflict
A professor at the University of Tehran, who obtained his education in the U.S., says the Islamic State likes seeing protests in America, and they will support Iran during conflict.
3 min read - StyleINSIDER
All of Taylor Swift's Met Gala looks, ranked from least to most iconic
Taylor Swift first attended the Met Gala in 2008 and made her most recent appearance at the event in 2016. Here are all the outfits she's worn.
5 min read - USKTLA articles
Officials vow to arrest aggressors in UCLA encampment assault
Elected officials joined members of Los Angeles’ Jewish and Muslim communities on Wednesday in condemning the violence that erupted at the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the campus of UCLA overnight. “There must be a full investigation into what occurred,” L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement after meeting with law enforcement officials, including University […]
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