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From local happenings to national topics and global events, here is the news worth knowing from the week of April 15, 2024.
Local
Marwah Almuzoughi elected SGA President
On Tuesday, April 16, Marwah Almuzoughi was elected and sworn in as Wright State’s Student Government Association president, according to Stephanie Buettner, the outgoing president of the SGA, and Ryan Diaz, the current policy administrator of SGA. Almuzoughi’s vice president, Kareem Khasawneh, was sworn in at the same time.
National
Google fires 28 employees after office sit-ins
On Thursday, April 18, Google fired 28 employees after office sit-ins protesting a contract with the Israeli government, according to the Associated Press. The protests are centered around the “Project Nimbus,” a 2021 contract in which Google and Amazon provide cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence to Israel.
A group called No Tech For Apartheid is organizing the protests. In a statement, Google attributed the firing to unacceptable behavior that prohibited some workers from doing their jobs and creating an unsafe atmosphere.
Dickey Betts dead at 80
On Thursday, April 18, Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band co-founder and songwriter, died at his home in Osprey, Florida, according to the Associated Press. Betts’ manager, David Spero, confirmed that Betts had been battling cancer for over a year. He was 80 years-old.
Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe founded the Allman Brothers band in 1969. The original group is known for having a distinct sound and for creating the southern rock genre.
Global
Pakistani province issues flood alert amidst melting glaciers
On Saturday, April 20 , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan issued a flood alert after witnessing several days of extreme weather due to melting glaciers in the region, according to the Associated Press. Officials warned that if safety measures are not taken, heavy loss of life will occur.
Experts say that the country is experiencing heavier rains than normal in April due to climate change. The extreme weather has killed hundreds and destroyed thousands of buildings across Pakistan.
