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Why the ban on using EU funds for arms could become more flexible
Also in this newsletter: Finland’s PM on the threat from Russian migrationFinancial Times - World -
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 -
Plastics chemical leaked in Ohio spills often: report
Presented by Panasonic — Vinyl chloride, the chemical that grabbed headlines after it spilled from a derailed train in Ohio last year, is frequently leaked or spilled, according to a new report. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment ...The Hill - Politics -
Chemical spilled in East Palestine involved in 966 accidents since 2010: Report
Accidents involving the toxic chemical spilled in East Palestine, Ohio, last year have occurred more than once per week since 2010, according to a report published Tuesday by Earthjustice and the nonprofit Beyond Plastics. Vinyl chloride is a ...The Hill - Politics -
Patients Hate ‘Forever’ Drugs. Are Ozempic and Wegovy Different?
The new obesity drugs might be an exception to a chronic, deadly problem: the failure to stick with medication.The New York Times - Health -
WATCH: Dog found frozen and unresponsive in abandoned home finds a forever family
After a lot of love and care at the KC Pet Project in Kansas City, Horton found even more love at his new home.ABC News - Top stories -
Reddit's IPO Surges on Back of AI Hype, but It May Not Last Forever
Investors are pumped about the social platform's ability to train large language models, but will they stay for the long haul?Inc. - Business -
Caitlin Clark, Iowa forever: How crickets, persistence brought college basketball's brightest star back home
Would Clark have risen to this level of greatness had she not stayed in Iowa?CBS Sports - Sports -
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 -
The EU pursues make-believe in Bosnia
Propping up an ethnically based political system is no way to prepare the former Yugoslav republic for entry to the blocFinancial Times - World - European Union -
The EU’s giant experiment in tech micromanagement
New Digital Markets Act will be a test case for how far regulators can dictate design of products and servicesFinancial Times - Business -
Apple, Meta and Google to be investigated by the EU
If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.BBC News - Top stories - Google -
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 -
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 -
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 -
EU trade policy serves Ukraine an unappetising menu
Restrictions on food imports foreshadow tricky time for Kyiv negotiating entry to blocFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Brazil's Indigenous people turn to EU to save their savanna
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How EU deforestation laws are reordering the world of coffee
New European Union rules aimed at protecting dwindling forests are reordering how the world gets its coffeeABC News - World - European Union -
EU issues first joint demand for ceasefire in Gaza
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EU may allow Ukraine eased entry into bloc
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EU court overturns sanctions on Russian racing driver
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What Bulgaria’s government collapse means for the rest of the EU
Also in this newsletter: Mark Rutte goes to ChinaFinancial Times - World -
Wyoming becomes latest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors
Wyoming became the latest state to prohibit gender-affirming care for minors, joining 23 other states in the country that passed laws restricting or banning the treatment. Lawmakers in both state chambers endorsed the legislation, Senate File 99, ...The Hill - Politics -
US TikTok ban is good for the West, but what about Meta and X?
So, while this bill undoubtedly leaves something to be wanted, it’s too early to judge it a failure. If it forces ByteDance to divest, everybody in the West is better insulated from security threats real and partially imagined by Congress.The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Small Businesses Worry About Losing a Vital Marketing Channel If TikTok is Banned
Big Brands are less reliant on the app than small entrepreneurs, whose videos have helped many boom.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
NFL bans hip-drop tackle despite NFLPA's objections
Momentum had been building on the controversial proposal for months.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
DeSantis signs bill banning social media accounts for kids under 14
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill Monday that bans children younger than 14 years from holding social media accounts in the Sunshine State. The legislation also requires 14- and 15-year-olds to obtain parental approval to hold accounts ...The Hill - Politics -
India’s TikTok Ban: What Lessons Does It Hold for the U.S.
The United States is agonizing over the possibility of a ban, but India did it at a stroke. Indians adjusted quickly, and Instagram and YouTube built big audiences.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle
The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackleABC News - Sports - NFL -
Some ancient Greek wisdom on why America shouldn’t ban TikTok
Democratic virtue is believed to be a stronger and more reliable force than authoritarian discipline; genuine consent from the people more powerful than any authoritarian coercion.The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
NFL unanimously approves ban on 'hip-drop' tackles, expands replay challenges
The rule change and penalty on 'hip-drop' tackles passed unanimously at the NFL owners meetings. Replay challenges are expanded.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
NFL approves controversial ban for hip-drop tackles. What it means
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Texas medical panel won't provide list of exceptions to abortion ban
A Texas medical panel has rebuffed calls to list specific exceptions to one of the most restrictive abortions bans in the U.S., which physicians say is dangerously unclear and has forced women with serious pregnancy complications to leave the stateABC News - Health - Abortion -
Florida Law Bans Social Media for Minors Under 14
The legislation prohibits social-media accounts for some teens regardless of parental consent.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Florida -
Florida parents react to child social media ban signed by DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts. WPTV’s Stephanie Susskind spoke to parents and found mixed reactions to the new law.NBC News - Politics - Florida -
19th Century law fires up anti-abortion push
A federal abortion ban won’t pass Congress. But activists hope a 19th Century law could be enforced to halt the procedure.BBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
NFL owners unanimously approve a rule banning the hip-drop tackle
The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle.NBC News - Top stories - NFL