Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Apr 04 2024 13:00 (EDT)
AP News. I'm Ed Donoghue. World Central Kitchen is demanding an independent investigation into the Israeli strikes that killed seven of its staff in Gaza, as Israel faces growing isolation over the deaths of six foreign aid workers and a Palestinian driver helping deliver desperately needed food to isolated and starving residents. The UN says much of the population in northern Gaza is on the brink of starvation. NATO members are debating what to do next in Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dimashro Kuleba says as NATO celebrates 75 years, his nation is under siege. I don't want to spoil the party, but of course my message, the birthday party, but my main message today will be patriots because saving Ukrainian lives, saving Ukrainian economy, saving Ukrainian cities depends on the availability of patriots and other air defense systems in Ukraine. Kuleba adds his grateful NATO has agreed to begin identifying air defense stocks that could be sent to his embattled country. On potential NATO membership, Ukraine's senior diplomat says it's up to allies themselves to decide on the foreman content of the next steps. But of course, he says we believe that our country deserves to be a member and this should happen sooner rather than later. I'm Charles Teleterzmann. President Emmanuel Macron says France and its allies could have stopped the 1994 Rwanda genocide, but lacked the will to do so, a strong declaration ahead of the African country's 30th anniversary of the slaughter that left over 800,000 people dead. Elon Musk's ex, formerly known as Twitter, has begun restoring complementary blue checks for some of its users, the latest unexpected shift to cause a lot of confusion on the platform. Last year, ex began issuing verification checks only to those who paid the starting price of $8 per month for it. Iowa's Caitlyn Clark has been named the AP Player of the Year and Women's College Basketball for the second straight season. This is AP News. Demand has been dropping for electric vehicles. Ford will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks in a big new electric SUV. Electric vehicle sales have been slowing down. So Ford will instead add hybrids to its lineup. Gas electric vehicles, hybrid sales grew 45 percent from January through March. Industry analysts say many buyers who want EVs already have them. Early technology adopters and people who want to cut emissions. Now they say automakers have to convince skeptical mainstream buyers to go electric, but they say those customers are worried about the range of EVs and a lack of charging stations. I'm Rita Folay. The government's chief human resources agency issued a new rule making it harder to fire thousands of federal employees. Former President Donald Trump has promised to radically remake the workforce if reelected. I met Donahue, AP News. When everyone is on the same page, getting things done at work is easy. No matter what you do or what industry you're in, how you communicate is key. Everything you type is equally important to collaboration and Grammarly can help. Think of it as your AI writing partner, empowering you to communicate effectively and efficiently so you can make a bigger impact in the workplace. 96% of Grammarly users say it helps them craft more impactful writing. And as the gold standard of responsible AI, Grammarly is your secure AI writing partner that allows your team to make their point and move faster. By understanding your writing and context, Grammarly provides relevant, personalized suggestions. And with tone suggestions, you can navigate even the most difficult work conversations. You can also save time from spending hours editing drafts to just seconds with one click. Sign up and download Grammarly for free at Grammarly.com/podcast. That's g-r-a-m-m-a-r-l-y.com/podcast. Easier said, done. Is there anything more satisfying than finding something that perfectly lines up with your taste and checks all the boxes? Like getting the perfect fit with a suit from Indochina? Their suits are made to measure and totally customizable with endless options. From timeless classics to bold statements, you can express your style exactly how you want. Choose your own cut, fabric, lining, buttons, lapels, and more to create the suit of your dreams. All at a surprisingly affordable price. They also offer fully customizable blazers, pants, outerwear, women's wear, and more. Every Indochina piece is made to your exact measurements. And they make getting measured easy. Simply set up your measurement profile in less than 10 minutes. You can send your measurements online from the comfort of your home or make an appointment at one of our showrooms. Find the perfect fit with Indochina. Go to Indochina.com and use code "podcast" to get 10% off any purchase of $3.99 or more. That's 10% off with code "podcast".