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Federal judge says Florida’s teacher pronoun restriction violates the First Amendment
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a law in Florida that barred a transgender teacher from using pronouns that don’t align with her birth sex.NBC News - Top stories -
More young people choosing permanent sterilization after abortion restrictions, study shows
The number of young adults who chose tubal ligation and vasectomies jumped abruptly after the Supreme Court overturned abortion rights and has continued to rise.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
FCC’s new ‘nutrition labels’ for broadband internet aim to show you exactly what you’re paying for
Americans often aren’t clear on what they’re getting from their internet service providers, and that has spurred a new requirement from the Federal Communications Commission that takes effect Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business -
It was Singaporean SWF supremacy at the FT Alphaville Pub Quiz — but how would you have done?
Start spreading the newsFinancial Times - Business -
Ukraine's parliament passes a controversial law to boost much-needed conscripts as war drags on
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Ukraine's parliament passes a controversial law to boost much-needed conscripts as war drags on
Ukraine’s parliament has passed a controversial law that will govern how the country recruits new soldiers to replenish depleted forces who are increasingly struggling to fend off Russian troopsABC News - World - Ukraine -
Locals unhappy over TV show to find National Trust farm tenant
Some people believe the tenancy should have been offered to someone from the area first.BBC News - Top stories -
Iowa asks state Supreme Court to let its restrictive abortion law go into effect
Iowa has asked the state Supreme Court to let its blocked abortion law go into effect and uphold it altogether, disputing abortion providers’ claims it infringes on women’s rights to exercise bodily autonomyABC News - Health - Abortion -
Judge finds Australia parliament rape reports were true
Bruce Lehrmann sued a TV network for airing Brittany Higgins' claims she was raped inside Parliament House.BBC News - Top stories - Australia -
Australian judge finds staffer raped colleague in Parliament office
A former government adviser raped a colleague in a Parliament House office, an Australian judge found, dismissing a defamation suit in a case that has gripped the nation.NBC News - Top stories - Australia -
UK trade union law breaches workers’ rights, Supreme Court finds
Sanctions short of dismissal ‘nullifies the right’ to strike, say judges in landmark rulingFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Daniil Medvedev’s latest rant shows how final days of line judges will be increasingly fraught
Daniil Medvedev erupted over a Monte Carlo line-call for the second time in as many days, thus highlighting the danger of employing human officials in this technological era.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Bruce Lehrmann ‘hellbent on having sex’ with Brittany Higgins and raped her in Parliament House, defamation judge finds
Justice Michael Lee finds former Liberal staffer was not defamed by Lisa Wilkinson and Ten in interview with Brittany Higgins in February 2021. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastBruce Lehrmann has lost his ...The Guardian - World -
Senate kills Mayorkas impeachment trial, votes both articles 'unconstitutional'
The Senate on Wednesday dismissed both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, deeming them "unconstitutional."ABC News - Top stories -
Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial judgment live updates: Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, judge finds on balance of probabilities as case against Ten fails – latest news
Justice Lee finds Channel Ten’s defence of truth successful after Lehrmann sued the network and journalist Lisa Wilkinson in the federal court of Australia for defamation. Follow the latest news and updates from the judgment today. Full report: ...The Guardian - World -
Israel intends to punish Iran for the direct attack on its territory, Israeli officials said, but it faces a difficult challenge in finding a way of doing so that avoids further escalation, preserves the partnership that helped repel the assault and doesn't derail its war aims in Gaza.
Israel intends to punish Iran for the direct attack on its territory, Israeli officials said, but it faces a difficult challenge in finding a way of doing so that avoids further escalation, preserves the partnership that helped repel the assault ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Reserve Bank of New Zealand to Keep Rates at Restrictive Level
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left its official cash rate steady, but signaled that the rate will need to remain restrictive for some time given that inflation remains high.The Wall Street Journal - World - New Zealand -
US restricts travel for diplomats in Israel
Iran is believed to be planning retaliation after blaming Israel for a strike on its Syrian consulate.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
U.S. Stocks Drop As Inflation Lingers
U.S. stocks fell broadly as a hot inflation reading had investors pushing back the timeline for the Fed to start cutting interest rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Reform’s embarrassing candidates are not even the biggest drag on the party
Party leadership has taken little advantage of its powers to weed out poor contendersFinancial Times - World -
U.S. Stocks Erase Early Gains
U.S. stocks extended recent declines as March retail sales increased more than expected, causing traders scale back bets on Fed rate cuts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
ASML earnings drag semiconductor stocks lower
ASML fell over 8% on a day when the entire S&P 500 index was only down less than 1%.CNBC - Business -
HYT Aims to Bounce Back — Again
After the brand’s roller-coaster decade, Vincent Perriard is now running the show — and trying to calm the waters.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Turkey Restricts Exports to Israel in Protest of War in Gaza
Turkey announced limits on dozens of products, including cement and jet fuel, prompting Israel to threaten retaliatory trade measures.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Turkey moves to restrict key exports to Israel
Country’s trade ministry to curb export of 54 goods amid domestic pressure to show opposition to war in GazaFinancial Times - World - Turkey -
Leaders Urge Restraint as Israel Considers Retaliation Against Iran
The secretary general of the United Nations said it was “time to step back from the brink” after Iran’s first direct attack on Israel.The New York Times - World - Iran -
World’s No. 2 Citrus Exporter Challenges EU on Restrictions
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Apple Lifts Some Restrictions on iPhone Repairs
This fall, the company will begin allowing customers to replace broken parts with used iPhone components without its previous software limits.The New York Times - Tech - Apple -
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Climb After PPI Data Lands
U.S. stocks climbed after wholesale price data came in slightly lower than expected.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Stocks Slide On Tech Weakness
U.S. stocks fell again as investors don’t expect a rate cut from the Fed anytime soon.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rumi Missabu, Avant-Garde Drag Performer Who Glittered, Dies at 76
He was one of the stars of the Cockettes, a psychedelic collective formed at the turn of the 1970s in San Francisco, that was short-lived but inspired generations.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Nikkei Rises 0.3%, Led by Financial, Chip-Related Stocks
Japanese stocks ended higher, led by gains in financial and chip-related stocks, as some bargain-hunting kicks in following three consecutive sessions of losses.The Wall Street Journal - World -
£3m fund aims to ensure Lions are not just England
The British and Irish Lions hope "levelling up" money can spread representation on first women's tour.BBC News - Top stories -
A Rejuvenated UAW Aims to Unionize Volkswagen Workers
The union is aiming to use the momentum from Detroit deals to expand in the South by organizing a plant owned by a foreign automaker.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.The New York Times - Top stories -
A Whale of a Find
Fragments of two massive jawbones from a predator that was twice the length of a city bus have been unearthed in the U.K.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell embraces high expectations
Kim Caldwell is embracing the high expectation as the new women's basketball coach at Tennessee. Her contract would make her the highest-paid coach in the sport if she were to win a national championship.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Bill to arm teachers advances in Tennessee in wake of deadly school shooting
The GOP-controlled Senate in Tennessee advanced a bill allowing some teachers to carry handguns on public school grounds. The measure follows last year's Covenant School shooting.CBS News - Politics -
Tennessee legislature passes bill banning marriage between first cousins
Proposal sails through, with one vocal opponent saying gay first cousins do not risk having a child with birth defects. The Republican-led Tennessee legislature has overwhelmingly voted to send the Republican governor, Bill Lee, a proposal that ...The Guardian - World -
The O.J. Simpson White Bronco Is Now a Museum Piece. In Tennessee.
The vehicle that Simpson fled in as 95 million Americans watched on television is on display at the Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.The New York Times - Top stories