News in brief
By The Associated Press
South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over border remarks
The Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota has banned Gov. Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation, one of the largest in the U.S.
This comes days after the Republican governor gave a speech about wanting to send razor wire and security personnel to Texas to help deter immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The tribe’s president also says he was “deeply offended” when Noem said a gang called the Ghost Dancers is murdering people on the Pine Ridge Reservation and is affiliated with border-crossing cartels. He says Ghost Dance is a sacred ceremony and was referenced with blatant disrespect.
Hamas demands Israel release Marwan Barghouti
JERUSALEM | Hamas’ demand that Israel release Marwan Barghouti brings new attention to a man many Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela. Barghouti is a prime candidate to become Palestinian president in the future, and he’s the highest-profile prisoner held by Israel. He plays a central role in Palestinian politics even after spending more than two decades behind bars.
Hamas demanded his release Friday as part of cease-fire negotiations aimed at pausing or ending the fighting in Gaza. His release could lay the groundwork for his eventual election to national office. Hamas’ gambit to free him appears to be an attempt to rally public support for the militant group.
Joe Rogan signs a new deal with Spotify for up to a reported $250M
NEW YORK | Spotify has penned a new multi-year partnership deal with controversial podcast host Joe Rogan, whose enormously popular show will soon also be available on competing platforms, including YouTube and Apple Podcasts. Spotify announced the renewed partnership in a post on the company’s corporate blog Friday.
Under a prior multimillion-dollar deal, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” had been a Spotify exclusive since 2020. The Wall Street Journal first reported the new deal on Friday. The newspaper estimated the deal was worth as much as $250 million over its multiyear term. It says the pact involves an upfront minimum guarantee, in addition to a revenue sharing agreement based on ad sales.
—From AP reports
