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What the US non-compete ban could mean for workers
Restrictive clauses intended for highly paid workers now affect tens of millionsFinancial Times - World -
Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law. Here’s What Happens Next.
President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.The New York Times - Tech - Joe Biden -
On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration
While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it say it shows how out of step lawmakers are with young people.The New York Times - Tech -
Patreon's TikTok Ban Takedown Post Is a Master Class in Attracting Future Clients
Patreon says it's worried about volatility in the creator economy, and its pseudo sales pitch to attract creators unseated from TikTok is a good example of on-brand messaging.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drugABC News - Health -
What does a contempt of court ruling mean for Trump?
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial has warned him he could go to jail for repeatedly attacking witnesses and jurors. Hugo Lowell, political investigations reporter for The Guardian, joins "America Decides" ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
What rescheduling marijuana would look like
The Biden administration will soon propose reclassifying marijuana from the most severe Schedule I to Schedule III. There are numerous steps left in the process to move from a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposal to final policy, but ...The Hill - Politics -
Tens of millions secretly use WhatsApp despite bans
Will Cathcart reveals how many people are secretly using his app in countries where it is banned.BBC News - Top stories -
What Would Jesus Do? Tackle the Housing Crisis, Say Some Congregations.
The “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement to build affordable housing on faith organizations’ properties is gaining steam in California and elsewhere.The New York Times - Business -
The Buzz: What would a fantasy baseball draft look like today?
Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski breaks down what he learned from a recent industry draft, one month into the 2024 MLB season.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
U.S. bans most uses of paint-stripping solvent after dozens of deaths
Methylene chloride, a toxic chemical, is linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980, federal regulators say.CBS News - Top stories -
EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause cancer
The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer and other health problemsABC News - Health -
EPA bans consumer use of methylene chloride, a toxic chemical used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer
EPA bans consumer use of methylene chloride, a toxic chemical used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancerABC News - Health -
Defense rankings for 2024 fantasy football
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first defense rankings for the 2024 season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
Lawmakers and advocates make last-ditch push to extend affordable internet subsidy
Millions of families will face bigger internet bills starting in May because a federal broadband subsidy program is set to expireABC News - Tech -
Columbia Said It Would Expel Students Occupying a Building
Also, a judge held Trump in contempt, and warned of jail time. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - Top stories -
Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president’s worries about support among Black voters may have influenced the postponement.The New York Times - Health - Joe Biden -
The Affordable Connectivity Program Ends Today. Millions of Americans Might Lose Internet Access
The Affordable Connectivity Program—a federal benefit that provides discounts on high-speed internet access to low-income Americans—ends on April 30. Here's what happens next.Wired - Tech -
Will the French Olympic Team Be Best Dressed at the Opening Ceremony?
Carine Roitfeld teamed up with Berluti to sprinkle some fashion fairy dust on the designs. Here’s the verdict.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Nadal falls to Lehecka in final Madrid Open match
Rafael Nadal says it has been an "emotional week" after he played his final match at the Madrid Open.BBC News - Top stories - US Open -
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet timeABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
Russia Vetoed a UN Resolution to Ban Space Nukes
A ban on weapons of mass destruction in orbit has stood since 1967. Russia apparently has other ideas.Wired - Tech - Russia -
Netanyahu: ICC arrest warrants for Israelis would be 'hate crimes'
Yahoo News - World - Israel -
House Democrats Say They Would Rescue Speaker Mike Johnson
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed motion in March to try to remove him from office.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oshie would 'love to play' 17th year, if back obliges
Washington veteran forward T.J. Oshie, 37, didn't call it a career on Tuesday, but the Capitals winger acknowledged that he and doctors must find a solution to his chronic back problems before committing to return for a 17th season in the NHL.ESPN - Sports -
The best Apple MacBook deals ahead of Memorial Day mean big savings on portable powerhouses
Save on a new MacBook before Memorial Day rolls around this May with an early selection of deals.CBS News - Top stories -
The best smartphone deals ahead of Memorial Day mean big savings on feature-packed devices
Save money when you upgrade your existing smartphone or buy a new one.CBS News - Top stories -
ACC spring football overreactions: Miami has 'the one' in Cam Ward, Florida State defense will key title run
One overreaction for each of the 17 ACC football teams as spring practice concludes ahead of the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - Sports - Florida -
Nuggets coach Michael Malone: defense of NBA title won't get any easier against Wolves in Round 2
The Denver Nuggets needed just five games to dispatch the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs for a second consecutive yearABC News - Sports - NBA -
From Harry Kane goals to defensive errors, Bayern Munich deliver their season in microcosm vs. Real Madrid
The chance was there to really take a hold of the tie, but as they've done plenty this season, the Bavarians underperformedCBS Sports - Sports -
2024 NFL betting: Edge rushers Dallas Turner and Laiatu Latu are the early Defensive Rookie of the Year favorites
After Turner and Latu, the field is wide open.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Open venue Royal Troon to feature longest and shortest holes in major’s history
This summer’s 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon will feature a statistical quirk in that the competitors will play the longest hole in Open history, followed two holes later by the shortest.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
A 'Buffy' obsession became an opening door. Now Jane Schoenbrun returns the favor
Loaded with teenage confusion and intense fandom, 'I Saw the TV Glow' speaks to its audience in an intimate way. Its trans director made the film as a lifeline.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Eddie Redmayne and Angela Bassett Journey to Berlin at ‘Cabaret’ Opening
A party for the buzzy revival of the Broadway musical was held at a theater that has been transformed to look like a 1930s-era nightclub.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Shades Get a Fresh Blast of AI
Plus: Leaked details tell us more about the new Google Pixel 8A, Freitag’s environmentally conscious bag is entirely recyclable, and it’s time to unpack a whole bunch of tech acronyms.Wired - Tech -
Supreme Court Arguments on Idaho’s Abortion Ban: 5 Takeaways
The court’s ruling could extend to at least half a dozen other states that have similarly restrictive bans, and the implications of the case could stretch beyond abortion.The New York Times - Health - Abortion -
New law should ban AI deepfakes of music stars, MPs say
Stars like Jess Glynne signed a recent letter calling for more protection against "predatory" AI.BBC News - Top stories -
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The top 10 audiobooks on AudibleABC News - Entertainment -
401(k) plans lack one benefit that would make a big difference in retirement
While the U.S. retirement system relies on employer-provided 401(k) plans to help most workers save and invest for their golden years, few of these plans help retirees avoid outliving their old-age savings.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden campaign hits Trump for saying he would close pandemic preparedness office
President Biden’s reelection campaign criticized former President Trump on Tuesday after Trump said he would get rid of the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy (OPPR). The OPPR was founded in 2022 over failures in government ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden