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The US president toasts “press freedom and democracy” around the world, but fails to mention the killing of many Palestinian journalists since October.US activists calling for an end to Israel’s war in Gaza held a rally outside the hotel where the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner is held, calling for President Joe Biden’s support for military operations and Western media coverage of the conflict. He blamed “underreporting.” . But during his 10-minute speech at an event in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Biden made no mention of the war in Gaza or the serious humanitarian crisis there. Protests at the celebratory…
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Layoffs continue to ripple through the tech industry, even as giants like Alphabet and Microsoft generate huge profits.Layoffs.fyi, a platform that monitors layoffs in the tech sector, recorded more than 263,000 job losses in 2023 alone. As of April, the industry had lost more than 75,000 jobs by 2024.“So instead of rewarding the growth that we’ve seen; [tech companies] “Years ago everyone was pursuing it, but now it’s rewarding profits. And the layoffs continue,” said Jeff Schulman, a professor at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. he said. People have become accustomed to them. Unfortunately and sadly, it…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced three key individuals who will take charge of the Pakistan men’s cricket team. Jason Gillespie will lead the Pakistan cricket team in the red-ball format, while Gary Kirsten will manage the team in the white-ball format. Meanwhile, Azhar Mahmood has also been confirmed to be the assistant coach of Pakistan men’s team in all formats.PCS said in a press release that the three appointments were made for two-year terms following a recruitment process. Kirsten is currently in India as the batting coach for Indian Premier League franchise Gujarat Titans. Under his leadership, India won…
Officials said the re-polls will be held on April 30 at six polling stations in Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency.On April 26, unidentified persons damaged EVMs and VVPATs at four of these six polling stations before voting was completed, while EVM failure was reported at one polling station and ‘ The vote could not be completed due to “threat” and a re-vote was required. and threats by unknown miscreants,” they said.According to a notification issued by the Manipur Chief Election Commissioner’s office, voting at four polling stations in Ukhrul Assembly constituency and one each in Chingai Assembly House in Ukhrul…
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NEW YORK (AP) — From New York to California, students protesting the Israel-Hamas war slept in tents at college campuses, as some universities moved to shut down encampments and arrested dozens of demonstrators.With the death toll mounting in the war in Gaza, protesters nationwide are demanding schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies they say enable the conflict. Some Jewish students say the protests have veered into antisemitism and made them afraid to set foot on campus. A sign that reads, “Gaza Solidarity Encampment,” is seen during the pro-Palestinian protest at the Columbia University campus in New…
Rex Richards has led the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce for nearly 20 years, driving the growth of a city that has seen business investment, population growth and emergence as a regional dining destination.Mr. Richards has led several chambers of commerce and economic development corporations in three states for more than 30 years. He was instrumental in establishing the LaPorte Convention and Visitors Bureau, bringing the Ameristar casino to East Chicago, and bringing the Pratt His Industries paper mill to Valparaiso. “This will be the second largest manufacturing plant to come to Porter County since Bethlehem Steel opened in Portage,” he…
The Republican National Committee and its lawyers are traveling to states trying to influence what laws and procedures apply to the November election.The RNC, which has been reorganized by supporters of former President Donald Trump, is reviving legal arguments that failed in 2020 as it tries to get involved in dozens of state and federal lawsuits. Cases are occurring in all major 2024 battleground states, but also in deep red and dark blue states.Some of the major ongoing lawsuits target how absentee ballots are processed and who should be removed from voter rolls. If the lawsuit is successful, fewer people…
Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Mohamed Salah (left) appears to have had an argument with manager Jurgen Klopp during the match against West Ham. CNN — Just a few weeks ago, Jurgen Klopp looked set to end his tenure as Liverpool manager in style. The club competed to win the English Premier League, were favorites to win the Europa League and reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Adding three trophies to the League Cup already won in February was not such a fanciful prospect. But Klopp’s reign, which ends this season, will not have the romantic, trophy-laden finale that Reds supporters…