Catch up on the day’s news: College protests spread, abortion rights, lonely parents

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Published April 24, 2024 2:12 PM

By Daniel Wine, CNN

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1️⃣ College protests: House Speaker Mike Johnson and other leaders ratcheted up the pressure for Columbia University’s president to resign as pro-Palestinian protests continued and spread to colleges across the country. ➕ Hamas released video of an Israeli-American hostage. 📹 Watch: Troopers in riot gear break up Texas protest

2️⃣ Abortion rights: The Arizona House voted to overturn the state’s century-old abortion ban, paving the way for a repeal that would leave a 15-week restriction in place. ➕ The Supreme Court heard arguments about emergency abortions. 📹 Video: A tense exchange with Justice Alito

3️⃣ Aid for Ukraine: President Biden signed into law an aid package providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine, capping months of negotiations and debate. ➕ The US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine after much resistance.

4️⃣ Realtor settlement: A federal judge gave a green light to the National Association of Realtors’ settlement on broker commissions, paving the way for an overhaul of the way people buy and sell homes in the US.

5️⃣ Bird flu: The US Department of Agriculture issued a federal order to require more testing and reporting of H5N1 influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in dairy cows.

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👀 Running wild: Horses got loose in central London after escaping from the Horse Guards Parade. Police said the animals are now safe and receiving medical attention.

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Quiz time

😷 What percentage of people in the US are living in places with unhealthy levels of polluted air?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
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Looking ahead

🗓️ Tomorrow: Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial resumes in Manhattan, with additional testimony expected from a former tabloid publisher.

Good vibes

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🧠 Quiz answer: D. Nearly 40% of people in the US are living with unhealthy air pollution, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
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