Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl Rips Biden's SOTU Speech, No Support For Jews, Israel!

Biden Administration Blocks Weapons Shipment to Israel Amid Dispute over Rafah Offensive | OneIndia

The Biden administration recently halted a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, a move that stirred concerns within the Israeli government. This marks the first instance since the Oct. 7 attack that the U.S. has stopped a weapons shipment bound for Israel. The decision came amidst worries that Israel might launch an invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. #Biden #IsraelUS #BidenNetanyahu #GazaLive #IsraelHamas #IsraelGaza #Hamas #Rafah #Middleeastnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~PR.320~ED.103~GR.122~

State of the Union: Defence strategy as EU election campaigning begins

Defence policy is gaining increasing prominence in the European Union, with Brussels putting forward concrete proposals.

Biden Calls Trump 'Dangerous' in State of the Union Address, Raises Alarm for Democracy | Oneindia

President Biden delivered a robust State of the Union address, criticizing his predecessor Trump's ties to Putin and vowing not to follow suit. Facing heckles from Republicans and protests, Biden addressed key issues like abortion rights, the economy, and the Gaza conflict. Trump, facing legal challenges, called for Biden's dismissal. Concerns lingered about Biden's performance amid ongoing political tensions. #JoeBiden #StateAddress #Bidenspeech #Republicans #Democrats #DonaldTrump #TrumpvsBiden #GazaConflict #Migration #Americanews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.102~

Columbia Law Students' Controversial 'Warning' Amid Anti-Israel Stir | Oneindia News

Columbia Law students' email sparks outrage as they link Jewish safety to Palestine conflict, while critics denounce it as antisemitic. Meanwhile, students demand exam cancellations citing NYPD 'violence' trauma. #CampusProtests #ColumbiaUniversity #ColumbiaControversy #JewStudents #ColumbiaLawStudents #AntiIsraelProtest #ProPalestineProtest #ColumbiaStudentsWarning #Oneindia ~HT.97~PR.274~ED.155~

Jewish UCLA Student's Powerful Response to Anti-Israel Activists | Denied Entry on Campus |Oneindia

Watch as a Jewish student at UCLA shares a powerful speech after being denied entry by pro-Palestinian activists. In the face of adversity, he stands tall and calls out those who 'cower behind their masks'. Stay informed with the latest updates on campus tensions and student activism. #ProPalestineProtestors #JewishStudent #UCLA #UniversityofCalifornia #UCLAStudent #AntiIsraelProtest #CampusProtests #ProPalestineActivists #OneindiaNews ~PR.274~ED.155~GR.125~HT.96~

Protests in Tel Aviv as Israeli hostage families demand ceasefire deal

Israel hostage families implore 'people go back to negotiation table, not give up on our loved ones'

Israel strikes Rafah targets as Hamas accepts a ceasefire proposal negotiated by Qatar and Egypt

Live: Hamas accepts Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal - no Israeli confirmation

Hamas says it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal to halt the seven-month war with Israel.

243 NATO Jets In Middle East: Iran Fumes After Shocking Details of Involvement In Apr 13 Attack

Discover the intense clash between Iran's Operation True Promise and NATO's defense as 240 fighter jets scramble to protect Israel. Get exclusive insights into the high-stakes confrontation between military powers. #NATO #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #IranianStrikes #OperationTruePromise #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelIranTensions #Oneindia ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.101~GR.121~

Gazans trapped in the occupied West Bank since the start of the Israel-Hamas war

Gaza War: Israel Issues Urgent Evacuation Order in Rafah Amidst Rising Tensions with Hamas |Oneindia

Israel issues urgent evacuation orders for Rafah residents as military gears up for ground offensive. With tensions high, 100,000 civilians prepare for potential conflict escalation. #IsraelHamasWar #Israel #RafahEvacuation #Gaza #GazaWar #IsraelPalestineWar #Rafah #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.155~GR.121~HT.96~

'Israel believes that Hamas has again torpedoed a ceasefire deal'

Israeli army tells Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah in Gaza ahead of an expected assault

Palestinians face famine amid food shortages in Gaza

Hamas' West Bank Commander killed by Israeli forces in overnight raid near Tulkarm | Oneindia

Hamas’s armed wing said that the commander of its forces in the Tulkarem area of the West Bank was among four members of the group killed during a day-long Israeli raid in the town of Dayr al-Ghusun. A statement from the Izzaldin al-Qassam Brigades names Alaa Shreiteh, 45, as commander of the al-Qassam Brigades in the Tulkarem governorate. Shreiteh was jailed by Israel between 2002 and 2016. According to the IDF, there was a twelve-hour gun battle in the Tulkarem area of the West Bank between its forces and Hamas militants in which four Hamas men were killed. However, the identity of Alaa Shreiteh was revealed by the al-Qassim brigade early on Sunday. Hamas confirmed that four of the men killed during the raid in Deir al-Ghusun village were from its al-Qassam armed wing. The Palestinian health ministry said their bodies had been taken by the Israeli military. There was no information about the fifth man, whose body was too disfigured for immediate identification, the Palestinian health ministry in the West Bank said. #Hamas #IsraeliForces #TulkarmRaid #WestBankCommander #IsraelHamasWar #PalestinianConflict #MiddleEastConflict #Terrorism #MilitaryOperation #News ~PR.152~ED.103~GR.124~HT.318~

FTC to Decide Whether Noncompete Agreements Should Be Banned

FTC to Decide , Whether Noncompete Agreements , Should Be Banned. After receiving over 26,000 public comments about the issue, the Federal Trade Commission is set to deliver its verdict on April 30, NPR reports. . The commission said that if approved, the final rule "would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses.". The commission said that if approved, the final rule "would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses.". Approximately one in five Americans, spanning minimum wage workers to CEOs, are subject to noncompete agreements, the FTC estimates. . The Biden administration says that these types of agreements hurt workers by decreasing wages. The White House also argues that these agreements harm the U.S. economy because entrepreneurship isn't allowed to freely flourish. . FTC Chair Lina M. Khan issued a statement when the proposed ban was initially introduced. The freedom to change jobs is core to economic liberty and to a competitive, thriving economy, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement. Noncompetes block workers from freely switching jobs, depriving them of higher wages and better working conditions, and depriving businesses of a talent pool that they need to build and expand, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement. Businesses argue that noncompete agreements are essential for safeguarding investments and proprietary information. Those businesses also question whether the agency has the power "to regulate such agreements," NPR reports. . If the FTC votes to issue a final rule, enforcement wouldn't occur for 180 days, and legal challenges would likely ensue.

Millennials Want a 4-Day Workweek, Poll Indicates

Millennials Want a 4-Day Workweek, , Poll Indicates. Redfield and Wilton Strategies recently conducted a poll for 'Newsweek' to find out how Americans feel about the idea of moving toward a four-day workweek. 4,000 U.S. voters were surveyed between April 6 and 7. 63% were in favor of a four-day workweek. 46% think the model makes employees more productive. Out of all age groups surveyed, millennials accounted for 74% of those who want to work less hours. Of that 74%, 44% "were strongly in favor of a shorter working week," 'Newsweek' reports. 50% of people born in 1964 and before supported a four-day workweek. The results come as more companies are adopting shorter workweeks, and politicians are pushing to advance the trend in Congress. The results come as more companies are adopting shorter workweeks, and politicians are pushing to advance the trend in Congress. The sad reality is, Americans now work more hours than the people of most other wealthy nations, Bernie Sanders, via March 2024 health committee hearing. Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, called a 5-day, 40-hour workweek outdated. The five-day workweek was created in a different time. It served its purpose, but today's world is more fast-paced and technology-driven than our workplace predecessors could have imagined, Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, via 'Newsweek'. Since implementing a four-day workweek, our results have been incredible. , Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, via 'Newsweek'. We've found our employees are more productive, report better work-life balance, and experience less burnout. Incredibly, our turnover rate has been cut nearly in half, Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, via 'Newsweek'

Biden Looks to Energize Young Voters With Earth Day Solar Energy Grants

Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants. Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants. NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects. NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects. The grants will bring solar energy to over 900,000 households in both low- and middle-income communities. . According to senior administration officials, the projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. . According to senior administration officials, the projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. . NBC reports that solar power has gained traction as a clean energy source that could help reduce U.S. reliance on fossil fuels. However, the high cost of initial installation makes solar energy inaccessible for many households in the U.S. However, the high cost of initial installation makes solar energy inaccessible for many households in the U.S. 49 of the new grants will be awarded at the state level, six more will serve Native American tribes and another five are multi-state awards. The grants will be used for renewable investments that include rooftop solar and community solar gardens. . The grants will be used for renewable investments that include rooftop solar and community solar gardens. . Officials say that the latest environmental announcements are part of an effort to energize young voters ahead of his upcoming reelection campaign. Biden also reportedly plans to expand the American Climate Corps green jobs training program, which was created last year by executive action. . Biden also reportedly plans to expand the American Climate Corps green jobs training program, which was created last year by executive action. . The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across 36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda. . The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across 36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda.

March Retail Sales Exceeded Expectations

March Retail Sales , Exceeded Expectations. New Commerce Department data surprised some analysts on April 15, 'The Hill' reports. . The agency's latest estimates indicate that March retail sales increased by 0.7%. They were only expected to rise 0.3% last month. While sales exceeded estimates for March, the jump was still below the 0.9% increase in February. Compared to the same time last year, total sales for the first three months of 2024 were up 2.1%. On April 10, the Labor Department released data showing that inflation rose last month. . The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.4% in March and 3.5% annually. In February, consumer prices increased 3.2% year-over-year. . Still, the newest Commerce Department data suggests that Americans continue to spend despite prolonged inflation, 'The Hill' reports.

Fears of Potential Iranian Attack Drive US Stocks Down Nearly 500 Points

Fears of Potential Iranian Attack , Drive US Stocks Down , Nearly 500 Points. CNN reports that United States stocks dropped on April 12 amid rising tensions in the Middle East pushing traders to seek safe havens like gold and bonds. CNN reports that United States stocks dropped on April 12 amid rising tensions in the Middle East pushing traders to seek safe havens like gold and bonds. By mid-afternoon, the Dow had fallen 1.4%, the S&P 500 went down 1.6%, and the Nasdaq dropped 1.8%. The dip came after the White House announced that both the U.S. and Israel are on alert for a potential attack by Iran or its allies. The dip came after the White House announced that both the U.S. and Israel are on alert for a potential attack by Iran or its allies. The warning comes after Iran accused Israel of a deadly airstrike on a consulate in Damascus, Syria. . The news also sent oil prices up amid fears of regional tensions escalating as a result of the ongoing war in Gaza. . The news also sent oil prices up amid fears of regional tensions escalating as a result of the ongoing war in Gaza. . Brent crude futures jumped up to $90.42 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased to $86.65 a barrel. Those geopolitical concerns and subsequent rising oil prices sent investors to safe havens like gold futures, which rose to $2,379 a troy ounce. Those geopolitical concerns and subsequent rising oil prices sent investors to safe havens like gold futures, which rose to $2,379 a troy ounce. CNN reports that Americans' opinions of the economy have dipped in the past few months amid persistently high inflation. The geopolitical fears come as investors are already contending with concerns that the Federal Reserve could wait to bring interest rates down from a 23-year high. Officials at the Fed have signaled that further rate hikes could still be on the way if the central bank's efforts to fight inflation stall.