Sunday Overnight Open Thread (4/28/24)

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“Many companies rushed in too fast with E.V.s that were too expensive and there was not as much of a market for them as they thought. That’s made it a lot tougher to sell those vehicles.” Sam Abuelsamid, transportation and mobility analyst at research firm Guidehouse Insights

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“It’s also not keeping with our universal health care. This should be a service that is provided and is covered by our health-care system. If people are feeling that they need to turn to private clinics for medical reasons, I see that as very problematic.” Dr. Heather Scott, head of the IWK’s division of obstetrics

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Ah good old school daze......‘Utterly unprincipled’: Policy created on eve of protest used to make arrests

Since 1969, an IU Bloomington policy has allowed the use of temporary structures in Dunn Meadow without prior approval, forbidding them from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. IU changed the policy to ban the use of structures without prior approval April 24 — a day before the IU Divestment Coalition set up encampments in Dunn Meadow on Thursday.

The new policy, which can be viewed under the “Outdoor Spaces” dropdown menu on the Office of Student Life website, forbids the use of permanent or temporary structures without approval by the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life and University Events. The policy change cited a section of the 1969 policy that suggested the creation of a committee by the Bloomington provost to give “continuing advice on changes of policy” and review denials of permission for “uncarried overnight signs, symbols or structures.” It suggests a small committee for prompt action if review is ever needed.

British troops may be tasked with delivering aid to Gaza from an offshore pier now under construction by the U.S. military, the BBC reported Saturday. U.K. government officials declined to comment on the report.

According to the BBC, the British government is considering deploying troops to drive the trucks that will carry aid from the pier along a floating causeway to the shore. No decision has been made and the proposal hasn’t yet reached Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the BBC reported, citing unidentified government sources.

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A former DEI manager and Instagram model is suing the University of Minnesota for firing her over a photo that showed her posing near an Israeli flag emblazoned with swastikas.

In the filing this week, Mashal Sherzad accused the school of violating her First Amendment rights as well as discrimination, the Star Tribune reported.

She also asked to have her job reinstated and wants more than $75,000 in damages.

This is how you wake up sleeping terrorists at UCLA.

No, it wasn't a range war. But a battle to be a Genius Award Winner. We have Co-Champs tonight.

Men in Orleans cited after fight over loose pigs

For an occasional air traveler such as the Fabulous and I this is Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day.

In a significant move for air travelers, the Department of Transportation unveiled groundbreaking regulations on Wednesday.

These new guidelines mandate airlines to automatically reimburse passengers in cash for flights that are canceled or face substantial delays.

Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by Obsession. (Photo H/T Sharon, Willow's Apprentice)

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