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FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements that prevent tens of millions of employees from working for competitors or starting a competing business after they leave a job. From fast food workers to CEOs, the ...The Hill - Politics -
Deal to bury Trump stories was 'agreement between friends'
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testifies about a "catch-and-kill" strategy ahead of the 2016 election.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
What to know about the FTC ban on noncompete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban most noncompete agreements, a watershed moment for the U.S. workforce that faces an uncertain future. These common agreements currently bar employees from leaving to work for competitors or ...The Hill - Politics -
How Johnson and Biden locked arms on Ukraine
The planned vote on a foreign aid package is validation of a White House strategy to court the speaker behind the scenes while letting him find his own path.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
Senate Dems quickly shut down Mayorkas trial
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Scottish Greens to vote on power-sharing deal with SNP
Environmental party reconsiders its future in government after climate targets are ditchedFinancial Times - World -
Green co-leader will quit if party ends power-sharing deal
The party is set to vote on whether to continue the Bute House Agreement with the SNP.BBC News - Top stories -
'Sesame Street' writers reach tentative contract deal, averting strike
Members of the Writers Guild of America at Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind 'Sesame Street,' have struck a deal to avert a strike.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
EU green deal at ‘very high’ risk of being killed off, says Greens co-leader
Philippe Lamberts warns far-right gains in elections could destroy plan to protect nature and biodiversity. The EU’s green deal to restore biodiversity, clean the continent’s soil, air and water, and mitigate climate breakdown is at high risk of ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Jamie Dimon praises House leaders for Ukraine, Israel aid deal, but flags difficulty of getting anything done in the U.S.
JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive calls for more collaboration between government and business.MarketWatch - Business - Ukraine -
Senate vote expected soon on TikTok, foreign aid
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a bundle of foreign aid bills the House passed over the weekend. The lower chamber approved billions of dollars for Ukraine, Israel and allies in the Indo-Pacific, but the package also includes a measure ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Wednesday Briefing: Senate Votes on Ukraine Aid
Also, a former tabloid publisher testifies against Donald Trump.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Tesla Seeks to Revive Musk’s $47 Billion Pay Deal With New Shareholder Vote
The company’s directors are asking shareholders to again approve the multibillion-dollar compensation plan and to move the company’s registration to Texas, from Delaware.The New York Times - Tech - Tesla -
Tesla Seeks to Revive Musk’s $47 Billion Pay Deal With New Shareholder Vote
The company’s directors are asking shareholders to again approve the multibillion-dollar compensation plan and to move the company’s registration to Texas, from Delaware.The New York Times - Tech - Tesla -
Senate to vote on foreign aid package, speaker facing some GOP backlash for allowing House vote
President Biden is urging the Senate to move quickly to approve foreign aid legislation that finally passed the House over the weekend. House Speaker Mike Johnson allowed the bills to come up for a vote, despite threats to oust him from some ...CBS News - Top stories -
Senate poised to vote on new aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
After the House approved the aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan over the weekend, conservative Republicans are still threatening to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his job. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.NBC News - Politics - Ukraine -
Senate Approves Aid Bill for Ukraine and Israel, Sending It to Biden
The overwhelming bipartisan vote for the long-stalled $95.3 billion aid package capped a tortured journey for the legislation on Capitol Hill. President Biden is expected to quickly sign it.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it
Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted on Tuesday to advance a package that includes aid for Ukraine and Israel, after opposing the legislation in a vote earlier this year. The package advanced toward a final vote Tuesday in an ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Senate leader Chuck Schumer hails bipartisanship and thanks Mike Johnson as foreign aid bill heads for passage – live
Senate invokes cloture in important procedural step that clears the way for final vote late on its passage later on Tuesday. US Senate close to passing $95bn aid package after key procedural voteTrump lauds House speaker as ‘good person’ after ...The Guardian - World -
Tabloid publisher David Pecker told a Manhattan jury that nearly a decade ago he reached a deal with then-candidate Donald Trump and his lawyer Michael Cohen to bury stories that could be politically harmful to the contender.
Tabloid publisher David Pecker told a Manhattan jury that nearly a decade ago he reached a deal with then-candidate Donald Trump and his lawyer Michael Cohen to bury stories that could be politically harmful to the contender.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown, sending bill to Biden's desk
The Senate voted to advance the $95 billion aid package that provides critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Gaza and a provision to ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Top stories -
Senate advances Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok ban
The Senate voted to advance the $95 billion aid package that provides critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Gaza and a provision to ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Politics -
US Senate passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The Senate, in a bipartisan super-majority, overwhelmingly voted to advance the measure, which Joe Biden is expected to sign. The US Senate voted resoundingly on Tuesday to approve $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as a bipartisan ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Noncompete Agreements Banned by FTC
Federal Trade Commission vote willrender restrictions on where workers can take new jobs unenforceable.Inc. - Business -
FTC bans noncompete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission officially banned new noncompete agreements Tuesday, giving workers who are considering quitting more options. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce plans to sue in response.CBS News - Top stories -
The looming New York sovereign debt bills debacle
Legislate in haste; repent at leisureFinancial Times - World - New York -
5 simple ways to pay off debt in collections
Having your debt sent to collections is never a good thing, but there are some easy ways to tackle what you owe.CBS News - Top stories -
Asda seeks to raise £2.6bn to refinance debt burden
UK supermarket has carried heavy debt load since sale to billionaire Issa brothers and TDR CapitalFinancial Times - Business -
What to do if you are in debt and need help
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?BBC News - Top stories -
Earth Day 2024: A Look at 3 Places Adapting Quickly to Fight Climate Change
Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.The New York Times - World - Climate -
Biden tells Zelensky US will move quickly
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Biden to Zelensky: US will ‘quickly provide’ security package President Biden spoke Monday with Ukrainian President ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden tells Zelenskyy US weapons will arrive ‘quickly’
President expected to sign law unlocking long-delayed $60bn in funding for Ukraine this weekFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
World Bank official calls for shake-up of G20 debt relief scheme
Chief economist says common framework has failed to provide any new money to world’s poorest countries since it was set up in 2020. The mechanism for providing debt relief to the world’s poorest countries is failing to produce results and requires ...The Guardian - World -
Esther Duflo: Rich world owes $500bn in ‘moral debt’ to poor countries
Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposalFinancial Times - World -
Thames Water crisis prompts jitters over ‘gold standard’ debt model
Investors grow nervous over financing technique likely to be used by government for future projectsFinancial Times - Business -
Are you a good candidate for debt relief? Here are the signs experts say to look for
If you're struggling to pay off debt, it's possible that debt relief services can get you out of the hole.CBS News - Top stories -
7 credit card debt relief strategies that really work
If you're looking for ways to resolve your overwhelming credit card debt, these strategies are worth considering.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Extraordinary’ U.S. government debt may mean prolonged bond-market volatility
Roughly $27.5 trillion of debt issued by the U.S. Treasury is in the hands of the public, more than twice as much as 10 years ago and over six times as much as 20 years ago. This fact may be one the biggest reasons why bond-market volatility has ...MarketWatch - Business -
4 Traits That Quickly Identify Someone With Good Leadership Skills
In today's disruptive world, leaders need more than IQ or technical skills.Inc. - Business -
Coco Gauff Is a Master of Winning Ugly. Now, She’s Winning Quickly.
Gauff, like her coach Brad Gilbert, is a master of winning ugly. In 2024, she’s finding it easier winning quickly.The New York Times - Sports