Presidential Immunity Is a Threat to America’s Security

Listen to this article Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (NOA) using AI narration. Sign up for The Decision, a newsletter featuring our 2024 election coverage. Next Thursday, former President Donald Trump’s lawyers will argue before the U.S. Supreme Court that he is immune to all criminal charges against him arising from acts he committed while president. It is …

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Latinas Are Tired. These ASMR Creators Are Helping Us Relax

In her most popular TikTok video, Desiree Diaz carefully places ingredients in a tiny pan perched on a just as teeny hot plate. She starts with oil, then sofrito, which satisfyingly sizzles in the pan, before she adds peppers, onions, and garlic. She cooks them until it’s time to add the beans, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. The water, added …

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Johnson’s Plan for Ukraine Aid Meets Republican Pushback, Muddying Its Path

Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday encountered stiff resistance from Republicans as he embarked on a complicated and politically perilous strategy to push legislation through the House to send aid to Israel and Ukraine — all while beating back a threat to his own job. Mr. Johnson, who has agonized for months over whether and how to advance aid to Ukraine …

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China may be losing its sway over Taiwanese business

Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not support the <audio> element. ON JANUARY 13TH William Lai Ching-te was elected as Taiwan’s president. He thus secured a third term for his pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (dpp). The vote will shape relations between self-governing Taiwan and China, which wants the island to be …

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Ukraine prime minister calls for more investment in war-torn country during Chicago stop of US visit

CHICAGO (AP) — Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal kicked off a United States visit Tuesday with multiple stops in Chicago aimed at drumming up investment and business in the war-torn country. He spoke to Chicago-area business leaders before a joint news conference with Penny Pritzker, the U.S. special representative for Ukraine’s economic recovery, and her brother, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. …

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The Best Of The “What Goes On Here” Meme

Okay but seriously what goes on here? Is it more similar to Northern Wi or mainland Michigan?I’ve heard it’s full of militia types was this true in the past/is this still true? https://t.co/wFHPls6p1N pic.twitter.com/PmvDBTWk6I — HAH the RH VC Margrave, 本杰明 the 7th Estate, Esq. (@DecolonizeKant) March 30, 2024 [colabot4]

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Harold Halibut review: take it slow in this stop-motion sci-fi adventure

Harold Halibut moves at its own pace. A point-and-click adventure built with real-world materials and then animated with stop-motion, Harold Halibut tells a story that’s at times slow and ponderous and, at others, cozy and heartwarming. It’s sort of like what would happen if Wes Anderson teamed up with Aardman Animations to make a sci-fi game. Which is to say …

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Mike Johnson faces growing momentum to oust him as House speaker

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s job is in serious jeopardy as two far-right members are now threatening to oust him after the embattled Republican leader proposed a complex plan intended to fund key foreign allies during wartime. Johnson (La.) introduced a four-part proposal Monday night to decouple aid for Israel, which faced a barrage of missiles and drone threats from Iran …

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Team17 Group plc (TSVNF) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Team17 Group plc (OTCPK:TSVNF) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript April 16, 2024 3:30 AM ET Company Participants Steve Bell – Group Chief Executive OfficerMark Crawford – Group Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants James Lockyer – Peel HuntAlastair Reid – InvestecFreddie Hindley – Stifel Steve Bell Good morning, everybody, and welcome to our 2023 Full Year Results Presentation. It’s fantastic …

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NBA Star Blake Griffin Announces Retirement

Blake Griffin is stepping off the court for good. The former Boston Celtics player announced he is retiring from the NBA in a heartfelt message reflecting on his lengthy career. “All of these experiences made my 14 years in the league truly unforgettable and I can’t help but just feel thankful,” Blake wrote in an April 16 statement shared to …

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Trove of Unknown Deep-Sea Life Discovered in the South Pacific

Much of the ocean’s life remains a mystery to us, but an international team of scientists has just filled in a few blanks after a 40-day expedition to the Salas y Gómez Ridge. The ridge is a lengthy corridor filled with over 100 underwater mountains that extends from Chile to Rapa Nui, more commonly known as Easter Island. This month, the …

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How Long Will My 401(k) Last in Retirement?

Calculating how long your 401(k) will last in retirement is an essential step to building and maintaining a savings plan that will allow you to live comfortably once you’re no longer working. To perform this calculation, input your savings amount, investment returns, and expected annual expenses into a retirement savings calculator, or speak with a financial advisor. Key Takeaways Factors …

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Celebrated Composer Richard Horowitz Dies at 75

Richard Horowitz, the composer and pianist who won a Golden Globe Award for his soundtrack, with Ryuichi Sakamoto, to The Sheltering Sky, died in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Saturday, April 13, according to a post on the Instagram page of his wife, Sussan Deyhim. In its own tribute, the New York label Rvng Intl., which reissued Horowitz’s album Eros in Arabia, …

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Bank of America (BAC) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

BAC earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024. Image source: The Motley Fool. Bank of America (BAC -3.99%)Q1 2024 Earnings CallApr 16, 2024, 8:30 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day, everyone, and welcome to the Bank of America earnings announcement. [Operator instructions] Please note, this call may be recorded. …

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