Weekly US jobless claims rise for the first time in a month
More Americans applied for employment benefits last week following three straight weeks of declines. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/weekly-us-jobless-claims-rise-for-the-first-time-in-a-month-2530825/
Palestinians protest Hamas in a rare public show of dissent in Gaza
Protesters leveled unusually direct and public criticism of Hamas, which has quashed dissent violently in the past in Gaza. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/palestinians-protest-hamas-in-a-rare-public-show-of-dissent-in-gaza-3342469/
In Jerusalem, Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down Good Friday rituals
Hundreds of Christians participated in a customary Good Friday procession, commemorating one of the faith’s most sacred days with noticeably thinner crowds. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/in-jerusalem-palestinian-christians-observe-scaled-down-good-friday-rituals-3025801/
Lebanon’s prime minister asks Iran to help secure cease-fire in Israel-Hezbollah war
Since late September, Israel dramatically escalated its bombardment of Lebanon, vowing to cripple Hezbollah and end its barrages in Israel. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/lebanons-prime-minister-asks-iran-to-help-secure-cease-fire-in-israel-hezbollah-war-3212870/
5 people killed, 19 hospitalized in shooting near Chicago
At least five people are dead and 19 were taken to hospitals after a shooting at a July Fourth parade in a Chicago suburb, police said. Original...
Blinken sees a path to Gaza peace, reconstruction and regional security after his Mideast...
Winning approval for the consideration of post-conflict scenarios along with tamping down renewed fears that the Gaza war could spread were the Secretary of State’s main goals....
Major milestones for I-15/Tropicana interchange project on the horizon
With April kicking off this week major milestones tied to the yearslong Interstate 15/Tropicana interchange project will begin to roll out toward the end of the month....
Ex-Nevada lawmaker settles into new gig after leaving office early
Former Nevada Sen. Chris Brooks led legislative efforts around renewable energy but stepped down from office two years before his term expired to work on renewable energy...
Federal Reserve cuts key rate, signals 2 more cuts this year
The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and lowered its short-term rate to about 4.1%, down from 4.3%. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/federal-reserve-cuts-key-rate-signals-2-more-cuts-this-year-3462049/
After close Senate vote, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Trump’s health secretary
He has earned a formidable following with his populist and sometimes extreme views on food, chemicals and vaccines. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/after-close-senate-vote-robert-f-kennedy-jr-confirmed-as-trumps-health-secretary-3304070/









