U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs: The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from ...
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Well, hello, Voyager 1! The venerable spacecraft is once again making sense: After a nasty computer glitch five months ago, Voyager 1 is once again able to ...
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Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
Ex-National Enquirer publisher testifies against Donald Trump in hush money trial
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Report on UNRWA concludes Israel has not provided evidence of employees' militancy
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Taylor Swift and 'Tortured Poets' smash the Spotify album streaming record: On Friday — the day Swift released her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department — ...
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.
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Trump to score additional $1.2 billion windfall thanks to his Truth Social app: Trump is getting additional shares in his social media company ...
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Biden is campaigning in Florida a week before a new abortion ban takes effect: There's a referendum on abortion rights on the ballot in Florida in November ...
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Many in Gen Z ditch colleges for trade schools. Meet the 'toolbelt generation' : With demand for jobs like HVAC technicians, electricians and wind turbine ...
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Sleep training: Life preserver for parents or "symptom of capitalism"?: The raging debate over how to juggle kids and work.
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Housing experts say there just aren't enough homes in the U.S.: The United States is millions of homes short of demand, and lacks enough affordable housing units ...
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California proposes law to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions as ban proceeds
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After years of documenting Jewish food traditions, Joan Nathan focuses on her family's
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Concerns over antisemitism rise as Jews begin observing Passover : Protests on college campuses related to the Israel-Hamas War have many Jews nervous heading ...
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Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong: The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.
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Justice Department pays $138 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case: The DOJ settlement goes to 139 victims of Larry Nassar, the disgraced team doctor of ...
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Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
Giving baby squirrels and other injured wildlife a second chance : Spring is a busy time for the people charged with rehabilitating animals that are injured or ...
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Caitlin Clark and Fever frenzy hit the WNBA, boosting ticket prices and jersey sales
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Clothing store Express, a mall favorite, has filed for bankruptcy: Express, which dressed generations of mall shoppers in slacks and blouses ...
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Quick Glance: Clothing store Express files for bankruptcy
- Express, a longtime favorite of American malls, has filed for bankruptcy protection and is planning to be sold.
- The company is closing dozens of stores, including beloved brands Bonobos and UpWest.
- The bankruptcy announcement states that 95 Express stores and all 10 UpWest stores will be closed.
- A consortium including WHP Global and major mall operators like Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties has made a bid to acquire Express.
A hunk of space junk crashed through a Florida man's roof. Who should pay to fix it?
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An AI Salvador Dalí will answer any question when called on his famous 'lobster phone'
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Columbia University shifts classes to remote-only after a wave of protests on campus
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For National Poetry Month, tell NPR about a poem that's changed your life : Is there a poem that's stuck with you over the years? Tell NPR what it means to you.
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Cher, Mary J. Blige and Ozzy Osbourne on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2024 list
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Quick Glance: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024: New Class with Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, and More
- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled artists like Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest in the Performer category for the Class of 2024.
- Among the honorees are Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield, receiving the Musical Excellence Award. The Musical Influence Award will be presented to Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton. Suzanne de Passe will be honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
- The induction ceremony is set for October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. It will be broadcasted live on Disney+. An edited version will air on ABC at a later time and will be available on Hulu the following day.
- Artists like Cher and Ozzy Osbourne are being celebrated for their impact on music and culture. The induction ceremony provides bands like the Dave Matthews Band and A Tribe Called Quest with the opportunity to reunite and celebrate past achievements.
U.K. Parliament approves a plan to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda: The British government has pushed the plan as a way to deter asylum-seekers from taking boats ...
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Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
3 Maryland juveniles are charged with hate crimes. How did it get to that point?: The arrests of the three middle schoolers came last month. Experts say young ...
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Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive for years, dies at 76: Snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985, reporter Terry Andersen chronicled his years ...
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What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergencies
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How do you build without over polluting? That's the challenge of new Catan board game
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Supreme Court weighs whether cities can punish unhoused people for sleeping outside
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Europe is warming up faster than any other continent, and the heat is deadly: The number of heat-related deaths in Europe increased 30% in the last 20 years ...
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PEN America cancels awards ceremony after writers protest: PEN America has cancelled its annual Literary Awards ceremony after nearly half of the authors ...
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On Earth Day, Biden is launching a new site to apply for Climate Corps jobs: President Biden has been trying to get young voters excited about his 2024 ...
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Read the last letters of George Mallory, who died climbing Mount Everest in 1924: The British explorer died in 1924 during his third trip to Everest ...
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Matzo — the Passover bread of affliction and freedom — is a timely symbol in 2024
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Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S. be doing more?: Critics say the U.S. has been unwilling to push for measures in a global ...
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St. Vincent offers tension, release and sonic 'jump scares': "I'm not playing with persona," St. Vincent says of All Born Screaming. "It's a really a record ...
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Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Oct. 7 attack
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Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
- The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.
- Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.
- Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.
- Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
TikTok ban expected to become law, but it's not so simple. What's next? : The Senate is poised to pass the bill the House advanced over the weekend ...
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
How two good friends became sworn siblings — with the revival of an ancient ritual
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A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works: Studies suggest people who take metformin for diabetes may be at lower risk for cancer ...
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Oncologists' meetings with drug reps don't help cancer patients live longer: Drug company reps commonly visit doctors to talk about new medications ...
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The states to watch on the 2024 electoral map: NPR's electoral map organizes states into seven categories – Toss Up, Lean Republican, Lean Democratic ...
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Earth Day 2024: 8 ways to live more sustainably: Climate change calls for long-term, systemic solutions, but that doesn't mean we can't all strive to live more ...
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New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
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Looking for new ways to appreciate nature? 2 new birding books may help: Novelist Amy Tan's The Backyard Bird Chronicles centers on an array of birds that visit ...
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Despite a fortified border, migrants will keep coming, analysts agree. Here's why.
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Freedom Monument Park tells honest story of enslaved people: The new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama, is designed to get visitors closer ...
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How the Founding Fathers' concept of 'Minority Rule' is alive and well today: Journalist Ari Berman says the founding fathers created a system that concentrated ...
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In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains
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With close calls mounting, the FAA will require more rest for air traffic controllers
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Playing Through the Video Game Industry: THE INDICATOR DOES A SPEEDRUN ON THE BUSINESS BEHIND GAMING
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Israel 'spoofs' GPS to deter attacks, but it also throws off planes, ships and apps
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'Ban them all.' With Paris Games looming, Chinese doping scandal rocks Olympic sport
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Why haven't Kansas and Alabama — among other holdouts — expanded access to Medicaid?
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The Lyrids meteor shower is peaking. Here's how to enjoy it with a bright moon: The Lyrids meteor shower is active until April 29 and is peaking overnight from ...
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Nature has a mixtape. The U.N. hopes young people will listen to it : The Museum for the United Nations has partnered with musicians to re-release some of their ...
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Hot Chip: Tiny Desk Concert: The electro-pop group performs some of its enduring classics at the Tiny Desk.
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How hot is too hot? New weather forecasting tool can help figure that out : Released on Earth Day, the federal government's new "HeatRisk" tool can help people ...
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Four 'American Indicators' share their view of the U.S. economy — and their politics
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What the Starbucks case at the Supreme Court is all about. Hint: It's not coffee: Starbucks and some of its baristas have been in a contentious fight over ...
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COMIC: To prevent digital eye strain, give those peepers a little love: You can strain your eyes if you stare at a screen for too long, say eye doctors — and ...
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Mexico's leading presidential candidate is stopped by masked men at checkpoint: In Mexico a group of masked people in the state of Chiapas stopped a leading ...
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'Tales of Kenzera: ZAU': A deep story about grief leavened by satisfying gameplay
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Startups want to cool Earth by reflecting sunlight. There are few rules and big risks
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This Earth Day, how to know if the seafood you're eating is sustainable: Roughly 196 million tons of fish were harvested in 2020, according to the Food and ...
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Photos: Jerusalem's sacred crossroads endures in a time of war : The convergence of three Christian, Muslim and Jewish holidays this spring led to fears of ...
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
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A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
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Gaza hostages raise painful reminders as Jews prepare for Passover: Among the themes of Passover is freedom from captivity. For many Jews this year ...
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Trump cancels rally due to weather, as he tries to balance his trial and campaign
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Quick Glance: Trump Cancels Rally Due to Storm
- Donald Trump had to cancel his planned rally in North Carolina due to a storm, highlighting the challenges the former president faces balancing legal issues with his campaign against President Joe Biden.
- Despite the cancellation, the audience expressed frustration but understanding, supporting Trump's strategy of incorporating his court time into anti-establishment arguments.
- It remains uncertain when Trump's next campaign appearance will be, as his New York trial may extend, restricting his ability to engage with voters. North Carolina holds significance as a battleground state for both Trump and Biden in the upcoming election.
- Democrats criticized the Trump-Robinson pairing ahead of the rally, citing concerns about their stance on abortion rights. Both parties are striving to appeal to voters with contrasting messages in North Carolina.
A historian's view of 'an extraordinary time capsule of the '60s': In her new book, Doris Kearns Goodwin revisits the '60s through her late husband Richard ...
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Lumber mill closure leaves Seeley Lake wrestling with a timberless future: Pyramid Mountain Lumber's owners said a changing economy and a housing crunch ...
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A cartoonist's guide to navigating 'normal': Cartoonist Liana Finck has spent years learning the "rules" of social interactions. She's not convinced ...
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Curious, fascinating and offensive markers from around the U.S.: The U.S. marks the amazing, the curious and the problematic. Here are some samples.
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Startups want to cool Earth by reflecting sunlight. There are few rules and big risks
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Coral reefs can't keep up with climate change. So scientists are speeding up evolution
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‘Chasing joy’ with Maggie Rogers and 400 strangers | Cognoscenti: For the longest time, joy felt like a ghost of the past, writes Nina Sharma ...
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Stream the month's best new jazz, picked by Jazz Night in America: Our favorite jazz releases of the month — from traditional tunes to avant-garde adventures to ...
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New guidelines aim to make melatonin safer for kids : The voluntary industry guidelines come amid a dramatic rise in accidental pediatric ingestions of melatonin ...
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