4 May 2024, 2:30 am
A practical guide to Diffusion Models (2022)
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4 May 2024, 2:17 am
SEARCHING FOR A PARTNER
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR I'm searching for a partner with a master-level understanding of custom GPT creation, prompting, API integration, and sales funnels.I'm in the real estate space and have an idea to solve/automate a very cumbersome and time consuming task for real estate agents. WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE 20+ years of real estate sales experience. Deep knowledge of the real estate sales process with 1200+ residential sales over the last 5 years I own and manag…
4 May 2024, 2:13 am
“Forgotten” Poem by C.S. Lewis Published for the First Time
Freeman writes: https://arstechnica.com/culture/2024/04/forgotten-poem-by-c-s-lewis-published-for-the-first-time/ Renowned British author C.S. Lewis is best known for his Chronicles of Narnia, but Lewis's prolific oeuvre also included a science-fiction trilogy , an allegorical novel, a marvelous retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche, various nonfiction works of Christian apologetics, and literary criticism. Now, a literary scholar has discovered a previously un…
4 May 2024, 2:05 am
A home that has something for everyone with terrible taste [Amusing]
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4 May 2024, 2:05 am
Match Thread - Chiefs v Western Force | Super Rugby Pacific 2024 | Round 11
Match Thread - Chiefs v Western Force | Super Rugby Pacific 2024 | Round 11 Venue: FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton | Weather: 13 C, Clear Match Page: https://www.rugbybot.com/match/4106 Match Threads: /r/rugbyunion/wiki/matchthread Time UTC Local London Paris Perth Sydney Auckland more 07:05 19:05 08:05 09:05 15:05 17:05 19:05 more tz Lineups Chiefs Pos Western Force Aidan Ross 1 Josh Bartlett Bradley Slater 2 Tom Horton George Dyer 3 Santiago…
4 May 2024, 2:01 am
May the 4th be with you - Grot Yoda
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4 May 2024, 1:42 am
Type-level Programming in Rust
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4 May 2024, 1:18 am
SDLP to change selection process after mayor row
It comes as two councillors quit the party over how Lilian Seenoi-Barr was chosen as Derry City and Strabane mayor.
4 May 2024, 1:03 am
Economic Challenges Shake Up Fast Food Industry: Starbucks and McDonald’s Sales Slide
Major players in the fast food industry are scrambling to bounce back from disappointing first-quarter performances. Economists predicted that consumers would reign in their spending amid rising prices of food and the cost of eating out. It finally hit popular American staples McDonald’s and Starbucks, both of which reported same-store sales declines this quarter. “Let […] A Starbucks sign hangs outside a Starbucks coffee shop in downtown Pittsburgh on June 2…
4 May 2024, 1:00 am
Nigel Owens: Ridiculous accusations make me annoyed and it's doing our game harm
Nigel Owens says supporters must be respectful of officials and not cross the line with abuse…
4 May 2024, 1:00 am
Council tax bills double for Kent’s second home owners
With more than 7,500 such properties in the Thanet alone, the move is set to bolster the coffers of cash-strapped local authorities…
4 May 2024, 12:59 am
Match Thread: Sungoliath vs Kubota Spears - Japan Rugby League One
Comp: Japan Rugby League One Venue: Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground View TV providers, weather info and previous results London Paris Jo'burg New York Sydney Auckland 06:30 07:30 07:30 01:30 15:30 17:30 [link] [comments]…
4 May 2024, 12:05 am
Philippine coastguard hits out at China's 'brute force' after water cannon attack
China has been branded "a bully" and an international lawbreaker after its ships blasted Philippine vessels with water cannon in the South China Sea. China's coastguard fired water at Philippine Coastguard Vessel- BRP Bagacay while Sky was onboard.
4 May 2024, 12:04 am
US blames Rwanda and rebels for deadly camp strike
At least nine people are killed in an attack on a camp in eastern DR Congo.
4 May 2024, 12:00 am
‘The SNP's mismanagement of power has only deepened division,’ writes Frederick Chedham
I’m English, so a lot of chippy Scottish nationalists will be unhappy with this. But I’m also British and a unionist so I don’t really care. The nationalists have proved themselves deliberately blind to the gross negligence of the SNP whose tenure in Government is descending further into farce and scandal by the day. I remember BBC types praising with deity-like admiration the leadership of Nicola Sturgeon during the Covid pandemic (along with praise for tha…
3 May 2024, 11:35 pm
UPDATE: Landing Craft, Air Cushion Incident During Training
NORFOLK, Va. – On the evening of May 1, a collision occurred between two landing craft, air cushions (LCAC) from USS Wasp (LHD 1) and USS New York (LPD 21) off the coast of Jacksonville, Fla.
3 May 2024, 11:00 pm
Luis Arraez
3 May 2024, 8:00 pm
Unfrosted movie
4 May 2024, 1:00 am
Here’s How That Disney 360° Treadmill Works
One thing going slightly viral lately is footage of Disney’s “HoloTile” infinite floor, an experimental sort of 360° treadmill developed by [Lanny Smoot]. But how exactly does it work? Details about that are less common, but [Marques Brownlee] got first-hand experience with HoloTile and has a video all about the details. HoloTile is a walking surface that looks like it’s made up of blueish bumps or knobs of some kind. When one walks upon the surface, it con…
4 May 2024, 12:56 am
All Blacks 2024
with the way super rugby has been playing out this year, who are your definite picks to round out the all blacks team? [link] [comments]…
4 May 2024, 12:44 am
Man charged with killing off-duty Chicago police officer denied pretrial release
A judge on Friday denied the pretrial release of a man charged with murder in the shooting death of an off-duty Chicago police officer last month. Xavier Tate Jr., 22, is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen firearm in connection with the April 21 killing of Officer Luis Huesca, 30, who prosecutors said was shot 10 times. Investigators identified Tate Jr., in part, because of video evidence collected from more t…
4 May 2024, 12:33 am
Ros Atkins on… Why PIP benefits may change
The BBC’s analysis editor looks at the government’s proposed reforms to personal independence payments.
4 May 2024, 12:33 am
Match Thread: Eagles vs Wild Knights - Japan Rugby League One
Comp: Japan Rugby League One Venue: Resonac Dome Oita View TV providers, weather info and previous results London Paris Jo'burg New York Sydney Auckland 06:05 07:05 07:05 01:05 15:05 17:05 [link] [comments]…
4 May 2024, 12:27 am
Kent’s best independent restaurant, pub, café and shops in 2024 announced by Muddy Stilettos
Highlighting the best of Kent’s independent businesses, the awards have recognised a number of gems from around the county…
4 May 2024, 12:15 am
Are there any male equivalents to the Sisters of Silence?
Just been thinking. Are there any strictly male (or unisex) organizations with in the imperium that contains nulls that aren’t part of the Sisterhood? I can’t imagine the Imperium would waste such a valuable resource by killing off all male Nulls and leaving at the female Nulls on Luna or the Blackships. [link] [comments]…
4 May 2024, 12:10 am
Fired = Unemployment. Drama. Unsure if able to file.
Few years with a company. Wondering if drama being the cause of firing is able to collect unemployment. This was drama not of my starting but I was in the middle of so. Looking for backup plans if this does come true. [link] [comments]…
4 May 2024, 12:06 am
Beijing Weaponizes Data From Chinese Tech Firms: Fleming; Shots fired in Center City?; Controversy Follows Anti-Semitism Bill to the Senate; Targeting Falun Gong Allows Russia to ‘Get in the Good Graces’ of the CCP: Falun Dafa Information Center; Camp
The U.S. is fighting against multiple threats posed by China, from data safety issues related to Chinese online shopping platforms to growing negative sentiment towards the Chinese regime. Meanwhile, a political movement seems to be resurfacing within China. A photo shows the Temu app in the App store along with videos of Shein consumers. I heard a series of gunfire, around 7 or 8 shots, followed by silence, then approximately 5 more shots around 10:25 p.m. Confused…
4 May 2024, 12:00 am
Suffocated PC went blue and feared he’d die
A teenager who launched a “shocking” attack on two British Transport Police officers has been jailed.
4 May 2024, 12:00 am
How our coastal resorts turned into ‘Dole-on-Sea’
Just why did our coastal towns collapse so dramatically? In the second of a three-part series, we examine what happened when the crowds left.
4 May 2024, 12:00 am
Pick-Your-32-Pack: Frooze Balls Vegan Energy Balls 32 for $24
Amazon price: $0.45/ballMeh price: $0.15/ball You get 32 bags with 5 balls each. That’s 160 balls! They’re vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and certified non-GMO Made with dates, nut butters and real fruit - no added sugar or funny stuff Also, they taste good Best-by dates ranging from 6/21/24 to 8/12/24 Can they make a margarita: No, but you could cut them into wedges and use one as a garnish for some sort of awful ‘vegan White Russian’ perhaps May the Fr…
4 May 2024, 12:00 am
5,000 council homes to be inspected as ‘unacceptable’ failings revealed
Inspections are to be carried out on more than 5,000 council homes after “unacceptable” failings were revealed, including maintenance issues.
4 May 2024, 12:00 am
Council housing scheme under threat from Lenham rail plan
An opponent to the plans said 'it seems the people who have to deliver the station have admitted they haven’t got any money in the budget for it'…
4 May 2024, 12:00 am
‘Just imagine if our beaches introduced an entry fee’
Big crowds hitting our beaches but bringing their own food and drink deprives our coastal towns of essential income, our columnist urges a rethink.
4 May 2024, 12:00 am
Sir Rod Stewart, 79, makes surprise admission about one of his biggest songs: 'F***ing terrible!'
Sir Rod Stewart recently admitted that he would have asked for his money back after hearing his top hit Maggie May for the first time back in the 70s. Stewart is among one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with his distinctive raspy voice having sold more than 120 million records worldwide. His single Maggie May was the record which erupted his music career and launched him into stardom, but the Do Ya Think I'm Sexy singer still has his reservations a…
4 May 2024, 12:00 am
'He gives me nightmares - but I won’t let him silence me’
A mum-of-two plagued by nightmares about the trauma inflicted on her by her ex-boyfriend says domestic abuse victims “should never be silenced”.
3 May 2024, 11:59 pm
Pro-Palestinian Protests Grow in France, University Teachers Call Out ‘Radicalized Minority’
Following demonstrations in support of Palestinians, France witnesses a growing wave of student protests, echoing similar actions in the United States. While the scale may be smaller, the unrest has spread to multiple universities across the country. Concerns are voiced by observers and the Student Union regarding the escalating situation, with some labeling protesters as […] Some pro Palestinian protesters approaches the right wing UNI student union group to tea…
3 May 2024, 11:58 pm
Iran-Backed Houthi Terrorist Group in Yemen Issues Threat to Israel
The Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group in Yemen has issued a warning of escalation in response to potential Israeli ground operations in Rafah. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to return all the hostages from the Gaza Strip. Armed supporters of Yemen's Houthi rebels attend a rally in solidarity with the Palestinian Hamas movement's armed resistance against Israel in the capital Sanaa on Jan. 29, 2024, amid the continuing battles between Is…
3 May 2024, 11:57 pm
Ukraine–Russia War Is ‘China Versus the World’: Retired Colonel
The U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions Wednesday targeting suppliers of military equipment to Russia in its war against Ukraine. These entities are accused of supplying the Kremlin with military equipment, ranging from infra-red detectors, to drone components, to pressure sensors used in missiles. China is once again in the spotlight. Of nearly 300 targeted […] Gunners from 43rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fire at Russ…
3 May 2024, 11:49 pm
[OC] Banner of Tears
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3 May 2024, 11:49 pm
California Law to Ban Restaurant Surcharges Starting in July
California’s ban on “junk fees” is getting its restaurant industry worked up. Could restaurant surcharges be a thing of the past? This comes after fast-food workers received a minimum wage of $20 per hour.  Surcharges could be counted as “junk fees” which are now banned as part of California’s SB478 for transparent pricing. SB 478 […] A closed table is seen at The Den Cafe following reimposed restrictions on indoor dining in Orange County due to Covi…
3 May 2024, 11:43 pm
UCLA Chancellor Addresses Community Following Protest Encampment Removal
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block has addressed the community following the recent chaotic events that unfolded on the campus this week, while USC unveils new plans to honor their 2024 graduates. UCLA resumed remote classes and limited campus operations after over 200 arrests were made during the removal of a pro-Palestinian encampment. Workers clean up the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) campus after police evicted pro-Palestinian students, in Los Angeles ea…
3 May 2024, 11:42 pm
R to @KeeleyFox29: UPDATE: Vehicle found, person in custody. No mention of victim. “This is an active & ongoing investigation.”
UPDATE: Vehicle found, person in custody. No mention of victim. “This is an active & ongoing investigation.”…
3 May 2024, 11:41 pm
How to find lost pets in fishtown
I lost my cat in the fishtown area and I was curious where to look for assistance in finding him. Are there any local groups that can help? I’m devastated. Thank you in advance! [link] [comments]…
3 May 2024, 11:40 pm
Scientists Backtrack, Admit Proposed Virus Experiments Could Have Been Done In China
Scientists Backtrack, Admit Proposed Virus Experiments Could Have Been Done In China Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Scientists with close ties to China and the U.S. government is now saying that risky experiments he proposed—which some experts believe could have led to the creation of SARS-CoV-2—may have been done, deviating from earlier statements. Peter Daszak, president of the EcoHealth Alliance, testifies befo…
3 May 2024, 11:40 pm
Utah Enforces Bathroom Restrictions for Transgender Individuals
Utah is making sure transgender individuals do not go into bathrooms or changing rooms that do not match their gender at birth. Legislators are leaving it up to districts to decide how the law will be enforced. A unisex sign on May 10, 2016 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Sara D. Davis/Getty Images)…
3 May 2024, 11:36 pm
China Uses Anti-Israel Protests to Push Propaganda
As police arrest 2,300 pro-Palestinian protesters on U.S. college campuses nationwide, Beijing is seizing the chance to push its anti-U.S. propaganda. A pro-Palestinian march arrives at Washington Square Park as people attend an "Emergency Solidarity Shabbat" in support of Palestinians in New York City on May 3, 2024. (Leonardo Munoz/AFP via Getty Images)…
3 May 2024, 11:35 pm
Match Thread - Crusaders v Reds | Super Rugby Pacific 2024 | Round 11
Match Thread - Crusaders v Reds | Super Rugby Pacific 2024 | Round 11 Venue: Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch | Weather: 13 C, Clouds Officials: Jordan Way, Damon Murphy, Jeremy Markey, Brett Cronan (tmo) Match Page: https://www.rugbybot.com/match/4105 Match Threads: /r/rugbyunion/wiki/matchthread Time UTC Local London Paris Perth Sydney Auckland more 04:35 16:35 05:35 06:35 12:35 14:35 16:35 more tz Lineups Crusaders Pos Reds George Bower…
3 May 2024, 11:35 pm
Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross Rejects $10 Billion Bid From Ken Griffin
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is standing firm, turning down a jaw-dropping $10 billion offer for control of not just the Dolphins, but also Hard Rock Stadium and the prestigious Formula One Miami Grand Prix. Owner Stephen Ross of the Miami Dolphins on the field prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Hard Rock Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)…
3 May 2024, 11:30 pm
Methane Emissions From Gas Flaring Being Hidden From Satellite Monitors
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Oil and gas equipment intended to cut methane emissions is preventing scientists from accurately detecting greenhouse gases and pollutants, a satellite image investigation has revealed. Energy companies operating in countries such as the US, UK, Germany and Norway appear to have installed technology that could stop researchers from identifying methane, carbon dioxide emissions and pollutants at industrial facili…
3 May 2024, 11:29 pm
Why hasn't World Rugby focused their USA efforts into Hawaii?
Seems like it would be the obvious place to initally breach into the US sports market with minimal competition from the traditional US sports, atleast compared to the mainland USA. And a very large and proud islander community that loves their heritage and would likely back their team hard especially when introduced to the influence of other islanders like Samoans, Fijians and Tongan that love rugby, forming a commual spot in their communities? [link] [comments]…
3 May 2024, 11:20 pm
The State Of World Press Freedom
The State Of World Press Freedom The 2024 World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), was released today. This year, the agency highlights a “worrying decline in support and respect for media autonomy and an increase in pressure from the state or other political actors.” This is based on the fact that, of the five indicators used to compile the ranking, it is the political indicator that has fallen most, with a global a…
3 May 2024, 11:05 pm
'Part of the American spirit': Arrested student denies protests are violent
Much has been said about the students whose protests have gripped America this past week. Aidan Doyle, 21, is a philosophy and jazz double major at the University of California in Los Angeles…
3 May 2024, 11:00 pm
California man charged with threatening Fulton County DA Fani Willis
A California man has been indicted by an Atlanta grand jury on charges of threatening Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D), according to a Friday press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Marc Shultz, 66, of Chula Vista, Calif., reportedly made the threats due to Wills’ prosecution of……
3 May 2024, 11:00 pm
Coffee Compound May Help Counteract Age-Related Muscle Loss
Coffee Compound May Help Counteract Age-Related Muscle Loss Authored by George Citroner via The Epoch Times, One of the world’s favorite brews may hold the key to keeping muscles strong and healthy as we age. According to recent research, a natural compound found in coffee could be the secret weapon against age-related muscle loss. The Muscle-Preserving Molecule Mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells, play a crucial role in muscle health. A…
3 May 2024, 10:40 pm
Fox anchor pushes back on Mace’s claim of George Soros funding student protests 
Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto pushed back on a claim by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) that progressive billionaire George Soros has funded groups involved in pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. “There’s a push right now on the part of some of these institutions to negotiate with the protesters, and to go ahead and put up……
3 May 2024, 10:38 pm
It's like a funko pop got thrown in their gene seed
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3 May 2024, 10:19 pm
Lord Solar conversion for my brood brothers army
I know a lot of people take the Nexos (table guy) and kitbash Solar that way, but I wanted to take the opposite approach. I think it went well [link] [comments]…
3 May 2024, 10:17 pm
1st Company Reinforcements
Terminator and Terminator Sargent joint the Spears of Mar. Looking forward to getting to the rest of the squad soon! [link] [comments]…
3 May 2024, 10:00 pm
Magic
3 May 2024, 9:47 pm
University of Vermont cancels UN ambassador’s address amid Gaza protests 
The University of Vermont (UVM) has canceled United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s commencement speech amid pro-Palestinian protests on campus as protests sweep colleges across the nation. “We are looking forward to the upcoming Commencement ceremonies and the opportunity to celebrate our 2024 UVM graduates,” Suresh Garimella, the university’s president, said in a message to the……
3 May 2024, 8:35 pm
George Conway: Hope Hicks ‘absolutely’ corroborates Cohen story on Trump
Conservative lawyer George Conway said former Trump aide Hope Hicks’ testimony at former President Trump’s hush money trial “absolutely” corroborates his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen’s story about Trump in the case. “She put in Donald Trump’s mouth, the fact that he understood that those payments were made on his behalf before the election by Michael Cohen,”……
3 May 2024, 8:04 pm
Underwood to immediately replace Cuellar in prominent funding role after indictment
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) is set to become top Democrat on the House subcommittee that crafts Homeland Security Department (DHS) funding, replacing Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) shortly after he was indicted on bribery charges. Aides confirmed the news, first reported by Bloomberg Government, to The Hill on Friday afternoon. A House Democratic aide said Underwood,……
3 May 2024, 7:29 pm
The Japanese gown uniting Freddie Mercury, the Jedi and Bjork
A collection of Kimono from some of the most charismatic entertainers has gone on display in Dundee.
3 May 2024, 7:12 pm
Stormy seas pause construction of Gaza pier, Pentagon says
The U.S. military had to pause its project of building a pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian due to bad weather, the Pentagon said Friday. U.S. Central Command officials “temporarily paused offshore assembly of the floating pier” off the coast of Gaza after high winds and sea swells caused unsafe conditions for……
3 May 2024, 6:38 pm
Hope Hicks offers dramatic testimony in Trump trial: 5 takeaways
Former President Trump’s trial closed out the week in dramatic style as former aide Hope Hicks took the stand. Hicks, who served as press secretary in the early, ramshackle days of Trump’s first campaign for the presidency, went on to become his White House communications director. It appears the two have been estranged since it……
3 May 2024, 6:38 pm
International court pushes back on ‘threats’ as it weighs Israel-Hamas arrests
The International Criminal Court (ICC) pushed back against “threats” Friday as it faces intense pressure following reports of possible arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas officials over their conduct in the Oct. 7 attack and war in Gaza that has followed. A number of pro-Israel U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration have urged the ICC……
3 May 2024, 5:56 pm
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 19 recipients, including Pelosi, Clyburn
President Biden on Friday awarded the Medal of Freedom to 19 recipients, including top longtime Democratic congressional leaders, calling them “an incredible group of people.” “Nineteen incredible people whose relentless curiosity, inventiveness, ingenuity, and hope have kept faith in a better tomorrow,” the president said, with the group of recipients sitting beside him at the……
3 May 2024, 5:44 pm
Iowa will face lawsuit if it acts on immigration law, DOJ warns
The Department of Justice (DOJ) warned Iowa on Friday that the state will face a lawsuit if it implements an immigration law that forbids people from being in the state if they were previously denied entry into the United States. The DOJ informed Iowa’s top state officials, Gov. Kim Reynolds and state Attorney General Brenna……
3 May 2024, 5:22 pm
DeSantis opposes National Guard move to Space Force
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) sent a letter Friday outlining his opposition to the Biden administration’s move to incorporate Air National Guard service members into the Space Force. The Defense Department submitted a legislative proposal to the Senate Armed Services Committee in late March that would require Congress to override existing law requiring governors to……
3 May 2024, 4:53 pm
John Rich says he’ll perform at UNC frat’s ‘rager’
Country music artist John Rich said he is willing to play at a “rager” for members of a fraternity at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “I reached out and I said, ‘Boys, I sure am proud of you. When you have that big rager you guys are talking about on GoFundMe, I’d……
3 May 2024, 4:49 pm
Hope Hicks breaks down chaos of Trump’s 2016 campaign during hush money trial
Former President Trump’s ex-political adviser Hope Hicks testified for hours Friday in his hush money trial in Manhattan where she detailed the chaos that enveloped his 2016 campaign. Hicks, once a close confidant of Trump’s including when he ran for office and after he entered the White House, has testified behind closed doors in other……
3 May 2024, 4:30 pm
‘America First’ conservatives aren’t putting American workers first
We know these senators aren’t on the side of the American worker, which begs the question — whose side are they on? The answer is obvious: people and corporations with money.
3 May 2024, 4:24 pm
Chris Christie: ‘More likely than not’ Stephen A. Smith runs for president
Former GOP presidential candidate and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie claimed it’s “more likely than not” that sports commentator Stephen A. Smith runs for president in the future. “I don’t think it’s imminent, but will he run someday? I think it’s more likely than not that he would,” Christie said in a report by The……
3 May 2024, 4:24 pm
Education secretary condemns ‘abhorrent’ antisemitic incidents on campus  
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sent a letter Friday to college and university presidents condemning what he called “abhorrent” antisemitic incidents on campus, the latest response from the Biden administration to the ongoing nationwide protests. Cardona’s letter takes a sterner tone from the administration and comes the day after a brief address from President Biden where……
3 May 2024, 3:59 pm
White House shakes up its immigration team
The White House is shaking up its roster of immigration advisers, bringing in a top border enforcement policy leader and a development expert to round out its team. Blas Nuñez-Neto comes to the White House from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where he served as the assistant secretary for border and immigration policy and……
3 May 2024, 3:47 pm
Jean-Pierre: ‘Admirable’ for UNC students to hold up American flag during campus protest
The White House on Friday praised the actions of a group of University of North Carolina students who held up the American flag at a protest on campus over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked during a briefing whether President Biden would consider making a donation to the fraternity members……
3 May 2024, 3:44 pm
Bennie Thompson applauds posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom for Medgar Evers
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) was just a boy when civil rights leader Medgar Evers was gunned down in front of his Mississippi home in 1963. But Evers’s legacy left a lasting impact on the 13-term congressman. “I was very young when he died in his driveway, killed by a fellow who somehow saw him as……
3 May 2024, 3:43 pm
Austin City Council passes gender affirming care protections after Texas lawsuit
The Austin City Council passed protections for gender-affirming care Thursday, only a few days after the state of Texas filed a lawsuit over Title IX changes granting protections for transgender people. “Trans people deserve the right to self determination,” City Council member José “Chito” Vela, one of the sponsors of the resolution, said at a……
3 May 2024, 3:12 pm
GOP senator blasts UAW’s call for release of arrested protesters
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Friday slammed the United Auto Workers (UAW) union’s call for the release of students and university employees arrested as part of pro-Palestine protests at campuses across the country.  “They’re demanding the release of their criminal members who broke the law & threatened the safety of students,” Cassidy said in a……
3 May 2024, 3:00 pm
5 ways the US can drive the world’s AI agenda 
The U.S. must use its budding domestic initiatives to lead the way on AI governance, ensuring that AI does not become a tool of authoritarians. Our future depends on it. …
3 May 2024, 2:59 pm
Trump rails against Cohen call evidence at hush money trial
Former President Trump on Friday complained about a recording of a phone call between him and Michael Cohen played as evidence during his hush money trial. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the tape, “while good for my case, was cut off at the end, in the early stages of something very positive that……
3 May 2024, 2:49 pm
Civil rights leaders blast Supreme Court at their doorstep
Civil rights leaders from around the nation gathered in Washington, D.C., Friday to protest book bans and rising attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), saying limitations on education were hurting teachers, students and democracy as a whole.  Protesters with the Freedom to Learn rally marched from the Library of Congress to the Supreme Court.……
3 May 2024, 2:35 pm
Cuellar, wife indicted on bribery charges
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and his wife were indicted Friday on charges related to allegedly accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes and laundering the funds. The indictment filed by the Justice Department (DOJ) details payments Cuellar allegedly accepted from an oil company owned by the Azerbaijan government and a Mexican bank. “The bribe payments were allegedly……
3 May 2024, 2:30 pm
How a single rogue elector could flip the presidential election
The Electoral College is not the faceless “race to 270” that cable news portrays it to be.
3 May 2024, 2:30 pm
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Gore, 17 others: Watch live
President Biden on Friday afternoon will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people of diverse backgrounds, with actions and achievements spanning the better part of a century. Among those receiving this highest of civilian honors are two prominent figures from the Civil Rights movement: Clarence B. Jones, a lawyer and activist who co-wrote……
3 May 2024, 2:30 pm
Mark Hamill calls Biden ‘Joe-B-Wan Kenobi’ in White House press room appearance
Mark Hamill says the force is with President Biden — the actor made a surprise visit Friday to the White House briefing room and offered a “Star Wars”-inspired nickname for the commander in chief.  “How many of you had ‘Mark Hamill will lead the press briefing’ on your bingo cards?” Hamill, sporting a pair of……
3 May 2024, 2:18 pm
Sunny Hostin: Tim Scott wouldn’t help Trump with Black viewers if picked as VP
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin said Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) wouldn’t help former President Trump with gaining Black voters in the 2024 election if he ends up being picked as the vice presidential candidate. Scott, who endorsed Trump early this year, is one of the candidates the former president is considering to pick as his……
3 May 2024, 2:17 pm
Inaccuracies found in Noem’s new memoir ahead of release
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s (R) memoir has not been released, but inaccuracies in the text are already emerging. Noem’s spokesperson said “two small errors” have been brought to the Republican governor’s attention. The book is titled “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward.” The Dakota……
3 May 2024, 2:00 pm
Gas stove emissions increasing childhood asthma rates, adult deaths: Stanford study
Residents of households with gas or propane stoves are regularly inhaling pollutants that are both exacerbating childhood asthma rates and causing early death, a coast-to-coast study of U.S. homes found. A mix of pollutants, with nitrogen dioxide (NO2) chief among them, may be responsible for as many as 200,000 current such asthma cases, according to……
3 May 2024, 2:00 pm
Our revised race standards still fall short for Indigenous Americans
We need to decouple Indigenous identity from race in federal data for two reasons. …
3 May 2024, 1:53 pm
Republicans seek to revive Trump policy of branding foreign aid with US flag
A group of House Republicans is introducing an amendment to require U.S. foreign assistance to display the American flag, which would revive a Trump-era policy that was revoked by President Biden. The amendment is being led by GOP members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee: Reps. Brian Mast (Fla.), Maria Elvira Salazar (Fla.), Mike Lawler……