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French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination
Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament have approved a bill that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hairABC News - World -
NCAA prez calls for ban on college prop bets
NCAA president Charlie Baker is calling for a ban on college prop bets in states with legal sports wagering.ESPN - Sports -
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 -
Gambia lawmakers refer a repeal of the ban on female genital cutting to more committee discussions
Lawmakers in Gambia have referred a repeal of the 2015 ban on female genital cutting for further committee discussionsABC News - Health -
Kansas lawmakers send bill banning gender-affirming care for minors to governor's desk
Kansas could become the latest state to ban gender-affirming health care for minors after its Republican-dominated Legislature sent a bill prohibiting transgender youth from accessing treatments such as puberty blockers and hormones to the ...The Hill - Politics -
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges state lawmakers to ban prop betting on college athletes
Prop bets allow gamblers to wager on statistics a player will accumulate during a game.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Macron calls proposed EU-Mercosur trade pact ‘very bad deal’ lacking strong climate commitments
French president tells Brazil forum both parties need to be ‘much stronger’ on biodiversity and climate. Emmanuel Macron has called a proposed trade agreement between the EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc a “very bad deal” that lacks proper ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
US and Japan seek UN resolution calling on all nations to ban nuclear weapons in outer space
The United States and Japan are sponsoring a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on nations not to deploy or develop nuclear weapons in spaceABC News - Tech - Japan -
Joe Lieberman, former Connecticut senator and Gore VP pick, dies at 82
Former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman has died at 82 years old. Lieberman served in the Senate for more than two decades and was on Al Gore's 2000 presidential ticket. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joins with ...CBS News - Top stories -
Joe Lieberman, former Connecticut senator and vice-presidential candidate, is dead
Joe Lieberman's family said he died after complications from a fall. The former Conn. senator and vice-presidential candidate was 82. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports.NBC News - Politics -
Latinos Are Starting U.S. Businesses at a Torrid Pace
Entrepreneurship is a matter of necessity for some Latin American immigrants.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Latinos Are Starting U.S. Businesses at a Torrid Pace
Entrepreneurship is a matter of necessity for some Latin American immigrants.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Biden and Trump vie for Latino support with very different pitches
President Biden campaigned in Arizona and Nevada this week, as he looks to shore up the key voter bloc.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Latino-Owned Businesses Are Booming, but Access to Funding Remains a Challenge
Latinos play a key role in driving the U.S. economy. But Latinas and immigrant entrepreneurs face ongoing obstacles.Inc. - Business -
Top Latino grassroots organization seeks to expand its reach
Mi Familia Vota, a Latino political organization known for its voter turnout efforts, is aggressively expanding its reach as an issues-based advocacy group and as a political clearinghouse to quantify, reach and promote the Latino vote. Mi Familia ...The Hill - Politics -
Germany's Baerbock: 'There must be no large-scale Rafah offensive'
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U.S. reacts to cancelled Israel delegation on Rafah offensive
Israel pulled back on plans to send a delegation to Washington, D.C., to discuss a Rafah offensive after the U.S. abstained from, rather than vetoing, a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza. CBS News senior ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
The Proposal Expert Gets Her Own Surprise Ring
Ben Cohen wanted to make sure Lexi Tobin, a wedding influencer and proposal planner, got the proposal of a lifetime.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Rohm Proposes Strengthening Chip Tie-Up With Toshiba
Rohm has proposed strengthening a chip tie-up with Toshiba as international competition intensifies in the semiconductor industry.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Kamala Harris set to make first trip to Puerto Rico as VP as Democrats reach out to Latino voters
Vice President Harris' visit aims to highlight the administration's efforts to bolster the island's recovery and the impact of Puerto Rican culture around the world.CBS News - Politics -
Dads often underestimate when teen sons are sexually active, delaying safe sex advice
Latino and Black fathers often underestimated when their teenage sons became sexually active, resulting in delayed education about safe sex practices, a new Johns Hopkins study published in the “Annals of Family Medicine” found.NBC News - Top stories -
Census will offer Hispanic or Latino and Middle Eastern or North African race categories for the first time
The terms Hispanic or Latino and Middle Eastern or North African will now be listed as a single race/ethnicity category in federal forms, reflecting the reality of how many Americans identify, federal officials said.NBC News - Politics -
'You Can't Do That!' Lawmakers' Kids Confront Them Over TikTok Crackdown.
Over burritos. In school drop-off line. Moms and dads of Congress get an earful from their own teens and tweens amid debate over a ban or forced sale of the app.The Wall Street Journal - World - Tiktok -
German lawmakers approve growth package for businesses
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Utah lawmaker blames 'diversity' for Baltimore bridge collapse
Diversity, equity and inclusion has become such a flashpoint across the country that a politician in Utah, state Rep.NBC News - Top stories -
Lawmakers race to stave off a shutdown — if they have the votes
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Russia is preparing 100,000 soldiers for a possible summer offensive, Ukraine says
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NFL owners approve ban of swivel hip-drop tackle
NFL owners have approved a rule proposal to ban the swivel hip-drop tackle, the league announced Monday.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Disposable bans will not work, says vape boss
British American Tobacco boss says bans overseas are not "effective" and the illegal market is large.BBC News - Top stories -
Brazil's Barbosa banned for anti-doping fraud attempt
Flamengo and Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa is suspended for two years for attempted anti-doping fraud.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Can Florida's Social-Media Ban for Minors Work?
A look at likely court challenges, why verifying users’ ages is tricky and the current status of protections for children.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stay! Germany denies reports of sausage dog ban
The government moves to reassure dachshund fans after a petition was launched against a draft law.BBC News - Top stories -
Army lifts ban on serving soldiers having beards
The beards and moustaches must be neat and well-groomed, and troops must maintain a professional appearance.BBC News - Top stories -
Labor Department Proposes New Fiduciary Rule to Protect Investors
The Labor Department’s latest push for a new fiduciary rule would protect investors’ retirement savings and require financial services providers to change.The New York Times - Business -
Battle heats up over proposed federal funding for Baltimore bridge
The battle over Congress’s role in repairing a landmark bridge in Baltimore is already heating up on Capitol Hill, just days after it collapsed. President Biden vowed Tuesday that the federal government would cover the massive cost of rebuilding ...The Hill - Politics -
Shanahan, York grateful Juszczyk accepted 49ers' pay-cut proposal
Kyle Shanahan and Jed York voiced their appreciation for 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk agreeing to the team's pay-cut proposal.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Biden, Democratic lawmakers celebrate 14th anniversary of Affordable Care Act
President Biden and many other Democratic lawmakers posted online in celebration of the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Saturday. “14 years later, the Affordable Care Act is still a very big deal. Today, more Americans have ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
As Ukraine aid languishes, 15 lawmakers work on end run to approve funds
Rep. Don Bacon and 14 House colleagues are attempting an unorthodox, novel and — critics say — a long-shot effort to force a vote to provide emergency financial aid to Ukraine.CBS News - Politics - Ukraine -
Lawmakers unveil $1.2 trillion funding package in sprint to avoid shutdown
The package would conclude the long-delayed process of funding the government with a shutdown deadline quickly approaching.CBS News - Politics