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Thailand poised to legalise same-sex marriage after parliament passes bill
Lawmakers overwhelmingly vote to make country the first in south-east Asia to recognise same-sex unions. Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of parliament have overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that would make the country the first ...The Guardian - World -
Tennessee Passes Law Protecting Musicians and Artists From AI Threats
Country music's home state leads the nation with first law on AI infringements with the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act or "ELVIS Act."Inc. - Business -
Labor Board Faults Illegal Severance Agreements SpaceX Forced Workers to Sign
The NLRB says the non-disparagement clauses and other curbs infringe on workers' ability to advocate for better conditions.Inc. - Business -
New Orleans Saints Fantasy Football buzz from 2024 NFL owners meeting: Saints looking to add pass catchers
Here's what you need to know out of the owners meeting about the Saints offense in FantasyCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Dry conditions that have affected energy output worldwide are forcing Canada's Hydro-Québec, one of the biggest of hydropower producers, to cut exports.
Dry conditions that have affected energy output worldwide are forcing Canada’s Hydro-Québec, one of the biggest of hydropower producers, to cut exports.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Florida passed a law that prohibits people under 14 years old from having social-media accounts, regardless of parental consent.
Florida passed a law that prohibits people under 14 years old from having social-media accounts, regardless of parental consent.The Wall Street Journal - World - Florida -
New York Red Bulls use creative child labor laws loophole as 15-year-old talent makes season debut
Julian Hall is the second youngest-ever player to debut in MLSCBS Sports - Sports - New York -
Baltimore bridge collapse calls attention to the growing Latino labor force and the risks they face
Most of the missing workers presumed dead following the Baltimore bridge collapse are originally from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico — illustrating the increasing dangers Hispanic workers face as a third of the nation's construction ...NBC News - Top stories -
Stocks Finish Lower, Led by Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 creeping further from its recent record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Federal watchdog to examine DOJ law enforcement task forces after NBC News report
Congress' investigative arm is launching a review of how the DOJ oversees its task forces, which often include local police officers, after an NBC News report.NBC News - Top stories -
Jed York is poised to become principal owner of 49ers
Jed York once said, "You don't dismiss owners."Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Opposition candidate poised for triumph in Senegal’s presidential race
Ruling party rival concedes defeat as preliminary results point to big win for Bassirou Diomaye FayeFinancial Times - Business -
Unmasking Big Labor's 'Salts'
A bill would make unions reveal the secret workers they pay to organize workers at companies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hire factcheckers to fight election fake news, EU tells tech firms
Parliamentary elections thought vulnerable to fake news will test social media firms and bloc’s new DSA laws. Social media firms including TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram will be required to put an army of factcheckers and moderators in place ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Supreme Court seems poised to reject abortion pill challenge
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving a commonly used abortion pill, mifepristone, and the FDA's recent actions to make it more accessible.CBS News - Politics - Abortion -
The S&P 500 Clinches Best Start to Year Since 2019
Resilient corporate profits, enthusiasm around AI and hopes that the Fed will cut rates have given investors plenty of reasons to keep on buying.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What happens now Baltimore port is closed?
It handles more cars than any other US port. So what happens now it's closed for business?BBC News - Top stories -
Charity steps in to rehome 300 cats from ‘overwhelmed’ man in Canada
Man says he ended up in ‘a crazy situation’ after he began taking in cats abandoned during Covid pandemic. An animal welfare charity in western Canada is scrambling to secure the resources needed to care for about 300 cats – all of them seemingly ...The Guardian - World -
Canada pledges C$40m to search landfill for remains of two Indigenous women
Police initially said they did not have resources to search for women believed to have been murdered by an alleged serial killer. Canada has pledged tens of millions of dollars to search landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women believed to ...The Guardian - World -
Canada Goose shares drop after plans to cut 17% of corporate workforce
Canada Goose shares retreated Tuesday after the Canadian clothing company said it was again chopping head office jobs in a bid to reduce costs and position for longer-term growth.MarketWatch - Business -
Canada GDP Grows Stronger-Than-Expected 0.6% in January
Canada’s economy made a solid start to the new year with growth in the first two months tracking well ahead of the BOC’s forecast, reinforcing expectations the central bank will once again stick to the sidelines at its coming policy meeting.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New post-Brexit tariff to apply to UK cars going to Canada
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UN Security Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution
The measure passes after the US refrains from using its veto, in a shift from its previous position.BBC News - Top stories - United Nations -
TikTok Bill Would Complicate ByteDance Investments if Passed
Major U.S. investment firms such as General Atlantic, Susquehanna and Sequoia Capital own stakes in ByteDance, the parent of TikTok. Their investments are increasingly under fire.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Panthers boost pash rush with veteran Clowney
Free agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney has agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract with the Panthers.ESPN - Sports -
March Madness 2024: Why NCAA Tournament is poised for exciting finish despite lack of Cinderellas in Sweet 16
The Cinderella stories are absent, but you still won't want to miss the race to crown a national championCBS Sports - Sports -
Supreme Court appears poised to reject abortion pill challenge, two years after overturning Roe
In the first major challenge to abortion rights since overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments in a case that could determine nationwide access to mifepristone. The so-called abortion pill was used in nearly ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
A look at the winter sport skijoring
While many Americans may be unfamiliar with skijoring, people in Leadville, Colorado, have been competing for at least 75 years. Janet Shamlian has the story.CBS News - World -
The Supreme Court's friendships are not above the law
No amount of courtesy, affability, relationship building or overall good feeling can justify the Supreme Court’s quiescence in the face of Thomas’s flagrant misconduct.The Hill - Politics -
Canada holds a state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of its most consequential prime ministers
Politicians, dignitaries and celebrities joined members of the public at a state funeral to honor Brian MulroneyABC News - World -
Orca stranded off Canada’s west coast dies despite efforts to save her
Residents and marine officials in British Columbia hope a changing tide will save her orphaned calf. A killer whale stranded off Canada’s west coast has died despite efforts to rescue her, but residents and marine officials hope a changing tide ...The Guardian - World -
Canada's Poor Productivity Has Reached Emergency Status, Senior Central Bank Official Says
Bank of Canada’s senior deputy governor, Carolyn Rogers, warns that a turnaround is urgently needed to protect the economy from future bouts of inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Canada Goose to cut 17% of its corporate workforce, following string of retail layoffs
Canada Goose said Tuesday that it will cut about 17% of its corporate workforce as consumers continue to pull back on discretionary spending.CNBC - Business -
Canada to tighten foreign investment rules in AI, space technology sectors, Bloomberg reports
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Canada Had Designs on Being a Hydro Superpower. Now Its Rivers and Lakes Are Drying Up.
About 70% of the country is suffering from abnormally dry or drought conditions, forcing it to start up power plants fueled by gas or coal to meet mushrooming demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK car exports to Canada face 6% tariffs within days as trade dispute deepens
Allies in stand-off on how much EU content can be in vehicles as post-Brexit deal runs outFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Canada school boards accuse social media firms of ‘rewiring’ how kids think
District education authorities launch multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Meta, Snap Inc and ByteDance. Four of Canada’s largest school boards have launched a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the social media companies Meta, Snap Inc and ...The Guardian - World -
Biden signs $1.2tn spending package as government shutdown is averted
Package passed Senate late Friday night by vote of 74-24, narrowly averting shutdown and banning Gaza aid through March 2025. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law a $1.2tn budget bill to keep the US government funded through a fiscal ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Senate passes funding bill to avert partial government shutdown
The Senate passed the $1.2 trillion funding package early Saturday after a last-minute agreement, averting a partial government shutdown.CNN - Top stories -
Diablo 4 On PC Game Pass Requires Installing Blizzard's Battle.net
Blizzard's hit ARPG Diablo 4 will be playable via Game Pass on PC, but it does require an extra hoop to jump through compared to those playing on consoles or Steam.As revealed in an Xbox Wire post about the game's March 28 Game Pass launch, to ...GameSpot - Tech