Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Disgraced Movie Mogul Harvey Weinstein’s Landmark 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned by New York High Court
The reversal of Weinstein’s conviction is the second major #MeToo setback in the last two years, after the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of a Pennsylvania court decision to throw out Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction.
Growth Slows Sharply Last Quarter to 1.6 Percent Pace, Reflecting an Economy Pressured by High Rates
The state of the economy is seizing Americans’ attention as the election season has intensified. Although inflation has slowed, to 3.5 percent from 9.1 percent in 2022, prices are well above their pre-pandemic levels.
American Aid to Ukraine Comes After Russia Burns Through Vast Numbers of Men and Mounds of Matériel
Russian Soldiers Bounce Into Battle on Dirt Bikes and Chinese Golf Carts
Joe Biden Is Turning a Blind Eye to Campus Antisemitism
A Red State Revolt to Biden’s Title IX Rule Changes Is Brewing
Columnists
Editorials
Opinion
The Foreign Policy Divides Splitting the Two Major Parties: Ukraine and Israel
Opposition Growing to Japanese Takeover of United States Steel, Even as Shareholders Approve Sale
Best-Sellers in the Making — for Pre-Literate Overachievers
‘Taxi,’ Terry Anderson, a Marine Turned Correspondent, Would Shout, Whenever His Hezbollah Captors Asked Him Anything
National
America’s Record-Low Birth Rate Could Slow Economic Growth, Doom Social Security
The economic and social ramifications of this dearth in reproduction — a baby bust — could be extraordinary.
Haley Takes 157,000 Votes in Pennsylvania, in Critical Battleground Test for Trump
Protest votes in both parties on Tuesday signal discontent among some Republicans and Democrats towards their frontrunners — in a key swing state.
TikTok Chief Executive Promises the Company Isn’t Going Anywhere
‘The freedom of expression on TikTok reflects the same American values that make the United States a beacon of freedom,’ TikTok Chief executive Shou Chew said.
Biden Administration To Open Two New Overseas Immigration Offices To Process Middle East Refugees
‘Not only did the “foreign aid” bill that passed yesterday do nothing about the mass migration invasion of America, it provided over $3.5 billion to help bring migrants from the Middle East to America,’ Senator Rubio says in a tweet.
TV Meteorologist Turned Democratic State Senator Is Arrested for Burglarizing Her Stepmother’s Home, ‘Dressed in All Black Clothing’
Nicole Mitchell, who was a rising star in the Minnesota state senate, is now facing calls to resign.
Columbia University, After Vowing To Clear Protesters, Flinches and Extends Talks as Students Vie for Their 1968 Moment
Columbia University, my alma mater, reveres its 1968 student protest movement with oral history archives, anniversary celebrations, and professorships for participants.
Foreign
As America Fights for Influence in the Pacific, a Biden Tale About Cannibalism Could Boost Communist China
From social media to official government statements, the president’s unsubstantiated remarks — indicating backwardness in a Pacific ally — have raised anger across Papua New Guinea.
Taliban Join United Nations’ Climate Talks for the First Time Since Taking Over Afghanistan
Afghanistan is seen as one of the countries least prepared to face the potential effects of climate change in the world.
Iranian Rapper Sentenced to Death For Role in 2022 Protests
Lawyers for Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi say they plan to appeal the decision.
‘Out of Africa’: The Departure of American Troops From Another African Country Appears To Be Imminent
An angry missive to Washington from N’Djamena does not bode well — and could feed hungry Kremlin appetites, too.
Will Billions for Ukraine, Unlocked by Passage of Aid Bill, Be Enough To Turn the Tide of War Against Russia?
Even with a burst of new weapons and ammunition, it is unlikely Ukraine will immediately recover after months of setbacks.
A Tale of Two Tent Cities: Israel Builds One Near Rafah as Anti-Israel Protesters Defend Another at Columbia University
Perhaps influenced by a growing anti-Israel protest movement on America’s campuses, the Department of State is raising the stakes, claiming a Rafah operation would lead to ‘inordinate’ harm to civilians.
Politics
Survey Suggests Half of Americans Would Replace Both Trump and Biden If Given the Chance
A plurality of voters, 45 percent, also say that they think Mr. Trump broke the law in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Arizona House Moves To Repeal Civil War-Era Abortion Ban Weighing Down GOP in Key Swing State
The 1864 abortion ban may still go into effect this summer, however, because the repeal, if passed, would not go into effect until 90 days after the legislative session ends.
George Santos Drops Independent Congressional Bid
March Federal Elections Commission filings show that his campaign did not raise or spend any money.
Nevada Fake Electors Hope To Get Case Dismissed at Hearing Wednesday
The pro-Trump fake electors in Nevada have a trial scheduled for January 2025.
Senate Votes To Proceed With Foreign Aid Bill Despite Objections From Critics of Israel, Ukraine Aid
In an unlikely alliance, a hardened conservative and a self-described socialist are hoping to make changes to the bill before it can pass.
Editorials
Opinion
The Foreign Policy Divides Splitting the Two Major Parties: Ukraine and Israel
Opposition Growing to Japanese Takeover of United States Steel, Even as Shareholders Approve Sale
Best-Sellers in the Making — for Pre-Literate Overachievers
‘Taxi,’ Terry Anderson, a Marine Turned Correspondent, Would Shout, Whenever His Hezbollah Captors Asked Him Anything
Popular
A Red State Revolt to Biden’s Title IX Rule Changes Is Brewing
Alvin Bragg’s Secret Strategy To Convict Trump of a Felony? Add Two Misdemeanors Together, and Hope a Jury Buys It
American Aid to Ukraine Comes After Russia Burns Through Vast Numbers of Men and Mounds of Matériel
Federal Reserve’s Capital Has Now Plummeted to Negative $121 Billion, and Congress Needs To Act
The Judge’s Democratic Operative Daughter
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