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AP Headline News - Apr 24 2024 07:00 (EDT)
This is AP News, I'm Rita Falle. Ukraine is again thanking the U.S. this morning for a new round of military aid. Part of a bill President Biden will sign into law today, the AP's Ben Thomas. On this vote, the A's are 79, the nays are 18. The final tally as the Senate passed $95 billion in war rate for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. "Tonight, we make Vladimir Putin regret the day he questioned American resolve." "We can wish for a world where the responsibilities of leadership don't follow us. Or we can act like we understand that they do." Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. "America stepped up in the Senate held firm." The package includes legislation that would force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform or face a ban. The White House says President Biden will sign it all as soon as it reaches his desk. I'm Ben Thomas. Protests continue across the U.S. by college students angry about Israel's war with Hamas. Hundreds set up camp at Columbia University in New York, facing a deadline from the administration to clear out. In Massachusetts, MIT student Quinn Perrion says he's part of a group called MIT Jews for cease-fire. "We're out here joining in this encampment because we know as Jewish people our liberation and our safety is tied up in the safety of the Palestinians. And it's day 199 of genocide. And that's far past the line." A Japanese airliner landed safely in Japan this morning after smoke was seen coming from it. The all-nip-on airways plane was carrying about 200 people. Nobody injured. The smoke was coming from the wing area. Today the Supreme Court takes up the abortion issue. The question is, when can doctors provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans? This is AP News. Now to Tesla and how much it's making, or not making, the AP's Norman Hall has this. Tesla's first quarter net income plummeted 55 percent as following global sales and price cuts sliced into the electric vehicle maker's revenue and profit margin. Tesla said it made $1.13 billion from January through March compared with $2.51 billion in the same period a year ago. Revenue was $21.3 billion down 9 percent from last year as worldwide sales dropped nearly 9 percent due to increased competition and slowing demand for electric vehicles. The company also repeated that vehicle sales growth may be notably lower this year than last as it works on the launch of its next generation vehicle. I'm Norman Hall. "The most popular colors for new cars in North America are white, black, grey and silver. According to automotive paint supplier BASF, I'm Rita Foley, AP News.