Progressive Chicago activists push for $1 billion in reparations
Fox News A group of University of Chicago students are continuing their campaign for their university to pay over $1 billion in reparations to Chicago’s South Side. University of Chicago Against Displacement (UCAD), an anti-gentrification student club, hosted an open house event on Thursday. “Come to our open house for some food, music, and good…
Read MoreHong Kong tech firms woo talent from Southeast Asia with bigger pay packages amid brain drain
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong-based companies like Tutor Circle are resorting to remote hires after exhausting recruitment search in the city. Recruitment firms say clients are now open to the idea of hiring staff from Southeast Asia.…
Read MoreWashington state Senate passes bill banning production, sale, and importing of assault weapons
Fox News Lawmakers in Washington state have passed a bill that would prohibit the sale, manufacture and import of assault weapons in the state. “Both chambers of the Washington State Legislature have now approved a historic ban on the sale of assault weapons in Washington state,” Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said in a press…
Read MoreTerrorist in Tel Aviv attack used to work in a middle school in Kiryat Ono
Jerusalem Post “My son knows him, there are even videos of the kids making jokes with him,” said one of the mothers of children at the school. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738755
Read MoreSen. Richard Blumenthal, 77, to undergo surgery after breaking leg
Fox News Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal is expected to undergo surgery on Sunday after fracturing his femur. The Connecticut Democrat fractured his femur during a mishap at the victory parade for the UConn Men’s Basketball team on Saturday, News 12 Connecticut reported. The Huskies won the Men’s NCAA Basketball National Championship earlier this week. According…
Read MoreWeaving Indigenous stories into gripping movies: Filmmaker Laha Mebow
When Laha Mebow (陳潔瑤) was honored for best director at the Golden Horse Awards in 2022 for her feature film “Gaga,” she set two major milestones. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202304090002
Read MoreAbbott Says He Plans to Pardon Man Convicted in Killing of Protester
New York Times Gov. Greg Abbott said he would forgo a prison sentence for Daniel S. Perry, who was convicted on Friday in the murder of Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter demonstration in 2020. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/greg-abbott-pardon-daniel-perry-texas.html
Read MoreIsraeli military: 3 rockets fired from Syria toward Israel
Fox News The Israeli military said Saturday that three rockets were launched from Syria toward Israeli territory, a rare attack from the country’s northeastern neighbor that comes after days of escalating violence on multiple fronts. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the rocket launches, which caused no damage or casualties. Only one rocket…
Read MoreIsraelis across the political spectrum dissatisfied with current gov’t – poll
Jerusalem Post 52% of Likud voters polled by N12 gave the government a “bad” grade, despite having turned out in droves to give the party 32 seats in Knesset. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-738754
Read MoreTrain of thought: what drives Hong Kong’s rail fans? Enthusiasts dash for new rides, but also preserve slice of city life
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Strong response to dedicated social media pages sign that community of train enthusiasts is growing. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3216411/hong-kongs-rail-fans-dash-rides-new-trains-also-preserve-slice-city-life?utm_source=rss_feed
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