Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Apr 24 2024 12:00 (EDT)
AP News. I'm Ed Donahue. President Biden says badly needed military aid will soon start flowing to Ukraine. The AP Sagar-Magani reports he signed a 95 billion dollar war aid measure. It marks the end of a long painful fight with Republicans. Now we need to move fast, and we are. The Pentagon will start sending a billion dollars in aid to Ukraine, everything from air defense systems to artillery rounds to armored vehicles. The package also includes a military aid to Israel and a big boost in humanitarian help for Gaza. "An Israel must make sure all this aid reaches the Palestinians in Gaza without delay." Also tucked into the bill, a provision requiring social media site TikTok to either be sold or banned in the U.S. Sagar-Magani at the White House. "The Supreme Court is listening to arguments over whether states can ban abortion even during some medical emergencies. These are states where abortion bans went into effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. This case is out of Idaho. This is Justice Sonia Sotomayor." "Idaho is saying, unless the doctor can say in good faith that this person's death is likely, as opposed to serious illness, they can't perform the abortion." 14 states now ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy, with limited exceptions. It marks the first time the Supreme Court has considered a state ban since Roe was reversed. For the third time in a row, Democrats in the Arizona legislature are attempting to repeal the state's near total ban on abortion. Campus officials at New York's Columbia University say they will continue talks with pro-Palestinian protesters for another 48 hours. Standoffs also continue at other universities coast to coast, with new encampments popping up. This is AP News. There is an investigation of AI and Microsoft and Amazon. "British competition regulators say they'll scrutinize recent artificial intelligence deals by Microsoft and Amazon, over concerns that the moves could thwart competition in the AI industry." The authority adds, "It's looking into Microsoft's partnership with Francis Mistral AI, and the company's hiring of key staff from another startup, Inflection AI." The watchdogs also separately announced it's investigating Amazon's $4 billion investment in San Francisco-based anthropic big tech companies who have been pouring money into generative AI startups amid growing public and business interest in the technology. But the investments have also drawn attention from antitrust authorities. I'm Charles DeLitesma. Five military horses bolted during routine exercises near King Charles' main residence in London and ran loose through the center of the city, injuring at least four people and colliding with vehicles. I'm Ed 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. Mother's Day is just around the corner, and it's time to pamper the special moms in your life. In what better way than with Osia's limited-edition skincare sets, featuring clean, vegan, cruelty-free products that are safe for your skin and the planet. Osia is a women-founded, women-led brand that's been making seaweed-infused products for nearly 30 years. This Mother's Day, Osia has two limited-edition sets, perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself. Their Golden Glow Body Set includes three clinically proven best-sellers for silky, smooth, glowing skin, while the glow and go-facial set has everything she needs to achieve spot-level results at home. They're so beautiful, you can skip the wrapping. For a limited time, you can save up to $48 on Osia's sets, plus get free shipping. That's Mother's Day made easy. Pamper the moms in your life, and get 10% off your first-order site-wide with code MOM at OsiaMalibu.com. That's OSEAMalibu.com code MOM.