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The GOP lead Senate has once again blocked Democrats' efforts to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran.
“NPR's Claudia Grisallis reports Democrats have vowed to keep forcing the votes until Trump”
officials appear before Congress. "New Jersey Senate, a Cory Booker, is among the group of Democrats demanding the public hearing. New Jersey Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hexet, testified before Congress."
"Me and my colleagues will bring up these resolutions again and again and again as more and more Americans on both sides of the aisle see this war for what it is." Democrats argue the conflict has been too costly in terms of U.S. service members' lives and Americans' wallets with little explanation. However, Republicans say President Trump has authority as Commander-in-Chief to continue
the conflict for several more weeks. "Clarity-Sellis, NPR News, the Capitol." "Hastilities in the Gulf region of populations on the move is rarely attacks causing the people of South Lebanon to seek safety.
“U.S. and Israeli bombardments taking their toll on Iranians.”
Many of whom have been fleeing the conflict crossing into the Kurdistan region of Iraq. PPR's "Arzois Vani" has been speaking to people crossing into Iraq. "I spoke with one woman in her 60s coming from a border city in Iran. She asked not to be named for a fear of government reprisal, even though she was no longer in Iran.
And when I asked her about the war, she was really, really vague. She spoke only about the poor economy and then she asked me to turn off my mic." "She burst into tears and told me that she wished the air stripes on her city had held her." NPR's "Arzois Vani."
When technology data centers move into communities, citizens are not always thrilled
and are often surprised. Now Microsoft is saying it will stop using non-disclosure agreements with local governments
“as a developed state of centers, and PPR's "Wojinan" has more on today's announcement.”
NDA is between tech companies and local governments keep data center development plans secret from the public. Their use has provoked strong backlash against the AI infrastructure boom in communities across the country, residents worry about being hit by high utility bills and pollution without having a say.
Some state and local governments have passed or are weighing rules for NDA usage. In this announcement, Microsoft says that it's terminating all NDAs for, quote, "strendening public trust and enabling better dialogue." The company is pouring tens of billions into development of AI data centers across the US and around the world, including in Wisconsin and Texas.
What's in that? NPR News. While straight, the Dow lost 768 points, this is NPR. In Georgia, travelers at Atlanta's Hartzfield Jackson International Airport are facing multiple disruptions amid the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Door Maya Vance from "Members Station W.A.B.E." in Atlanta has more. Travelers coming through the Atlanta Airport are seeing longer weight times, plus a growing number of delays and cancellations.
Lanny Dealery says her Tuesday flight back home to Los Angeles was delayed, and ultimately
canceled. She was back again Wednesday for another flight. I'm just sitting out here right now, and I'm supposed to leave at, believe us at 9, but like it said, they did already move back again. So we'll see.
It could be canceled again. Hartzfield Jackson officials say they've seen over 30% of TSA employees call out, putting Atlanta among the most impacted airports as the DHS shutdown continues. As of now, the airport is encouraging travelers to arrive at least three hours early for all flights.
For NPR News, I'm doing my events in Atlanta. UK public health officials are acting to provide medical intervention as a meningitis outbreak in Southeast England as led to two student deaths, at least 20 cases of the illness have been identified near Caterbury, antibiotics, and vaccinations are being offered.
The Women's National Basketball Association is on track to have its first million dollar
players. A new WNBA collective bargaining agreement was reached in principle early today. The regular season begins May 8th, more than 80% of the league are free agents this year, as players had signed deals that were going to expire last year, lawyers are preparing the final papers.
I'm Louise Skivone and PR News.
