Biden, Trump Secure Nominations in Pennsylvania Primary; Senate Race to Be Notably Contested

Biden, Trump Secure Nominations in Pennsylvania Primary; Senate Race to Be Notably Contested

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have secured their respective party nominations in Pennsylvania’s primary election. Voters can expect extensive campaigning in the swing state over the next six months. In the high-stakes U.S. Senate contest, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in a race likely to cost hundreds of millions of dollars and determine control of the Senate next year. The primary election also includes hotly contested races for attorney general, treasurer, auditor general, and congressional seats.

NYPD: Suspects Celebrate Bronx Murder with Coronas at Local Bar

NYPD: Suspects Celebrate Bronx Murder with Coronas at Local Bar

Police are searching for two suspects who stabbed a father-to-be to death in the Bronx, then celebrated their crime at a nearby bar. The victim, identified as 27-year-old Keven Ramirez, was attacked in an apartment on Wythe Place in Mount Eden. After stabbing Ramirez in the chest, the suspects fled the scene and entered a bar two blocks away, ordering a bucket of Coronas. Ramirez, who was expecting a child with his girlfriend in two weeks, died at the hospital despite receiving 30 units of blood.

$95 Billion Ukraine Aid Package Finally Clears Senate

$95 Billion Ukraine Aid Package Finally Clears Senate

After months of bitter partisan wrangling, the Senate has passed a $95 billion emergency foreign aid package, including $47.7 billion for Ukraine and $15 billion for Israel. The aid package also includes provisions to deter Chinese aggression and force TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest from the popular app. The package now goes to President Biden for his signature.

Senate Passes TikTok Ultimatum: Divest or Face Ban

Senate Passes TikTok Ultimatum: Divest or Face Ban

The Senate has passed a foreign aid package that includes an ultimatum for TikTok: divest from foreign ownership or be banned from operating in the US. The bill now heads to President Biden for his signature.

The bill extends the deadline for TikTok to sell to a US-based company by six months, giving it a year to comply. TikTok has criticized the bill as an attack on free speech, and has indicated it will challenge the ban in court if it is signed into law.

Lawmakers have cited national security and data privacy concerns as reasons for supporting the ban, but critics argue that a comprehensive data privacy bill would be a more effective way to address these issues.

Hatton Garden Heist: Missing Millions May Never Be Recovered as Ringleader Brian Reader Dies

Hatton Garden Heist: Missing Millions May Never Be Recovered as Ringleader Brian Reader Dies

Brian Reader, a notorious career criminal and ringleader of the Hatton Garden heist, passed away last September without revealing the location of approximately £10 million worth of stolen loot. Police have recovered a portion of the £14 million stolen in 2015, but a significant amount remains missing. Despite a confiscation order, Reader only paid back a fraction of his share, leaving the mystery of the missing valuables unsolved.

19-Year-Old Man Slashed in Staten Island Shopping Center

19-Year-Old Man Slashed in Staten Island Shopping Center

A 19-year-old man was slashed across the face in front of a business in a busy Eltingville shopping center on Tuesday night. Four male teenagers, ranging in age from 14 to 15, were apprehended by police. The victim was taken to Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze in stable condition. An investigation is currently underway, and no knife has been recovered from the scene.

College Commencement Season Amidst Tensions and Protests

College Commencement Season Amidst Tensions and Protests

Universities are grappling with campus safety and free speech rights as graduation season approaches. Protests and demonstrations have emerged on campuses across the country, highlighting the tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some schools have implemented stricter measures to prevent disruptions, while others have reiterated their commitment to balancing safety and free speech. The intense emotions on both sides have created a climate of unease for Jewish and Muslim students, leading to reports of feeling unsafe on campus. President Joe Biden is among the commencement speakers who may encounter protesters.

Patanjali Publishes Apology After Supreme Court’s Reprimand

Patanjali Publishes Apology After Supreme Court’s Reprimand

Patanjali Ayurved, along with its co-founders, has apologized in 67 newspapers for publishing “misleading” advertisements. The Supreme Court, which had previously expressed concerns, sought details about the size and cost of the apology. The court has directed Patanjali to submit copies of the advertisements for further review. The case has been adjourned for further proceedings on April 30.

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