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Inc. - Business
Judge Orders Heat Protections for Louisiana Prison Farm Workers
After a federal judge's decision, the state immediately appealed the ruling to improve conditions for prisoners working on the so-called "farm line" at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. -
The Hill - Politics
5 things to know about Biden's worker heat protection proposal
The Biden administration earlier this week proposed the country's first-ever federal standards to protect workers from heat as climate change drives temperatures to record-breaking levels. The rule is not yet final; it is still subject to public ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
Scientists are still studying the long-term health effects of smoke exposure. -
Financial Times - World
Belarus opposition calls for Brussels to protect stateless exiles
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ABC News - Health
As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
A federal judge has ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation -
The Hill - Politics
Judge blocks Biden administration's new transgender health protections
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked enforcement of a new Biden administration rule bolstering health care protections for LGBTQ people, handing a preliminary legal victory to more than a dozen Republican-led states that challenged it ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Health
Judge temporarily blocks Biden's restoration of transgender health protections
A federal district court judge has temporarily halted parts of a nondiscrimination rule that would have kept insurers and medical professionals from denying hormone therapy, gender transition surgeries and similar medical care for transgender peopleJoe Biden -
ABC News - Sports
Wimbledon is monitoring social media to try to protect players from cyberbullying
The All England Club is monitoring social media to try to help protect players at Wimbledon from cyberbullying for the first time this year -
NBC News - Top stories
Beryl weakens to a tropical storm after hitting Mexico but could become a hurricane again as it heads to Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl moved out of the Yucatán Peninsula and into the Gulf of Mexico Friday night, where it is forecast to take a path toward Mexico and southern Texas and regain hurricane strength along the way, forecasters said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
To Protect Your Data, Try Hamster Names and Greek Wars
Two-step verification no longer seems like enough security. Why not four or five? -
Financial Times - World
How to protect your wealth from future Labour tax raids
Advisers plot ways to ‘Labour-proof’ clients’ finances after landslide victory -
Wired - Tech
The Supreme Court Is Gutting Protections for Clean Water and Safe Air
Four key rulings from the US Supreme Court will hamper the ability of the EPA and other agencies to write and enforce climate policies. -
The Hill - Politics
Parents need help to protect their kids from online pornography
The Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of Texas's age-verification law for porn websites, which is critical for helping parents protect their children from online pornography, as it is increasingly accessible and often ... -
The New York Times - Business
Wildlife Protections Take a Back Seat to Elon Musk’s Ambitions
A New York Times investigation found that Elon Musk exploited federal agencies’ competing missions to achieve his goals for space travel. -
CBS News - Top stories
California grapples with extreme heat and wildfires
The West Coast is sizzling under extreme heat, with several cities reaching temperatures 15 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. The intense heat and dry brush are also fueling wildfires near Yosemite National Park and in Northern ...California -
The New York Times - Top stories
How Olympians Prepare for Extreme Heat
Sauna training, frozen balloons and “marshmallow suits” help athletes manage extreme temperatures. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Investor Group Raises Macy's Buyout Offer, Again
Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management want to acquire Macy’s shares they don’t already own for $24.80 each, or roughly $6.9 billion. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Private-Equity Insiders Offer Their Summer Reading Picks
Among this year’s recommendations: a novel on Shakespeare’s marriage, a book on doing business in Putin’s Russia, a take on ‘magical overthinking’ and two works by industry veterans. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How to Dress for a Heat Wave: Tips for Staying Cool
As temperatures rise, a reader wonders how to dress for sweaty summers while maintaining a sense of style. -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Burks, Heat agree to 1-year contract
Alec Burks, who averaged nearly 18 points per game for the Knicks after OG Anunoby was injured in the playoffs, has reached a one-year deal with the Heat, sources told ESPN. -
The New York Times - Top stories
California’s Excessive Heat Challenges Inland Homeowners
Residents moved to Mountain House, Calif., to escape soaring housing costs near the coast. Now, they just have to survive the searing summer heat.California -
CBS News - Top stories
Record heat wave fueling multiple California wildfires
Firefighters working in record heat are making progress against a wall of flames north of Sacramento that's forced thousands to leave their homes. Meanwhile, about 200 miles south of Oroville, the fast-moving French Fire triggered evacuation ...California -
The New York Times - Top stories
Record-Breaking Heat Broils Much of Western U.S.
From Oregon to California to Arizona, several cities have seen scorching temperatures in recent days. And there is little relief in sight, forecasters say. -
NBC News - Top stories
Extreme heat is changing where and when we vacation
As the climate crisis pushes temperatures higher, some popular destinations are extending their peak seasons and cooler locales are seeing summer demand surge. -
The Hill - Politics
Social media court case shows we must rein in bureaucrats to protect free speech
The lesson of Murthy v. Missouri and the Supreme Court’s decision is censorship is the symptom. The root cause is government overreach. -
NBC News - Top stories
Judge’s order greatly expands where Biden can’t enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ students
Enforcement of a federal rule expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students has been blocked in four states and a patchwork of places elsewhere by a federal judge in Kansas.Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft reaches settlement in California over claims it punished employees for taking protected time off
Microsoft has agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle claims that the company unfairly treated California employees who took protected time off.California -
Inc. - Business
Shipping Companies Push Back Against Vessel Speed Rules Designed to Protect Whales
Shipping and commercial fishing companies say these rules, designed to protect whales, pose economic consequences -
The Hill - Politics
Chris Matthews: We don't know what 'condition' Biden is in because he is 'very protected'
Former MSNBC host and political analyst Chris Matthews said Friday that little is known about President Biden’s “condition” following last week's debate due to his having an incredibly tight circle. “There is a huge distinction between the people ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
UK urged to protect Ukraine from legal action over private debt default
Kyiv shouldn’t have to fight ‘shameless bondholders’ as repayment deadline nears, say campaigners. Campaigners are urging Britain’s new Labour government to prevent Ukraine being sued in the UK courts if the country defaults on its debts to ...Ukraine -
MarketWatch - Business
Macy’s stock rallies as Arkhouse, Brigade reportedly sweeten their buyout offer
After earlier unsuccessful buyout bids for Macy’s Inc., investment firms Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management are trying again, raising their offer for the retailer by around $300 million, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. -
CBS News - Top stories
Innovative program offers affordable care to veterans later in life
Almost half of the veteran population is 65 or older, and many sometimes are unable to afford a nursing home. The Medical Foster Home Program, started in 2002, allows hundreds of veterans to receive in-home care for significantly cheaper. James ... -
Inc. - Business
Most People Think Their Salaries Won't Offer Financial Security
Inflation keeps driving up the amount of money people say they need to earn to feel financially safe. The average figure--$186,000 a year--is more than double the mean U.S. household income, and far more than businesses can afford. -
The Guardian - World
In a scary world, the calamity of Fox Sports’ soccer coverage offers a strange calm
It’s a month-long feast of international football in the US, and Fox is still at the buffet, dribbling into the cheese platter. There was a time, about a week in to Fox Sports’s coverage of this super-sized double scoop of an international ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Weak Labor Market to Offer Bank of Canada Comfort on July Rate Cut
A weak employment report for June should provide comfort to the Bank of Canada about following up June’s interest rate cut with another reduction in July, says CIBC Capital Markets. -
ESPN - Sports
Source: City face Ederson battle amid Saudi offer
Manchester City are facing a battle to keep hold of Éderson with Al Nassr prepared to offer a contract worth nearly three times his current deal at the Etihad Stadium, a source has told ESPN. -
ABC News - Sports
Klay Thompson offers thoughtful farewell to Warriors, fans in Instagram post
Klay Thompson offered a farewell message to the Bay Area and Golden State fans after departing the Warriors in free agency earlier this week to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract -
BBC News - Top stories
Sacred buffalo calf offers hope amid efforts to revive species
The prophesized birth of a rare white bison is welcomed among tribes that work to support buffalo. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Report: Warriors presented ‘substantial' Markkanen trade offer to Jazz
The Golden State Warriors reportedly have a "substantial" trade offer on the table for Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen.