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Washington governor signs 'strippers' bill of rights' into law
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed the so-called strippers' bill of rights into law Tuesday, the most comprehensive legal protections for the adult entertainment industry in the nation. Proponents described the measure as critical for providing ...The Hill - Politics -
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs social media ban for minors as legal fight looms
Florida will have one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges.CBS News - Politics - Florida -
Wyoming governor vetoes bill to allow concealed carry in public schools and meetings
Bill would have allowed people to carry concealed guns in schools and meetings.ABC News - Top stories -
Wyoming governor vetoes bill to allow concealed carry in public schools and meetings
Wyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon has vetoed a bill that would have allowed people to carry concealed guns in schools and government meetingsABC News - Health -
West Virginia governor vetoes bill expanding renewable energy to protect coal
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) on Tuesday vetoed a measure that would raise the allowable size for a solar plant operated by state utilities, citing concerns about its effects on the coal industry. The measure, HB5528, would have expanded the ...The Hill - Politics -
McDaniel defends donors paying for Trump legal bills: 'They have every right'
Former Republican National Committee (RNC) chair Ronna McDaniel defended her successor’s decision to funnel donations through a PAC that pays for former President Trump’s legal bills on Sunday. McDaniel, who stepped down as chair earlier this ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump invitation to big donors prioritizes his legal bills over RNC
Donald Trump and his Republican allies are well behind President Joe Biden and Democrats on fundraising.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Thailand Lawmakers Pass Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill now goes to Thailand’s Senate.The New York Times - World -
Thailand's lawmakers pass bill to legalize same-sex marriage by overwhelming majority
Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of Parliament have overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any genderABC News - World -
Strippers' bill of rights bill signed into law in Washington state
Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers' bill of rights has been signed into lawABC News - Top stories -
Bipartisan spending bill includes effective ban on Pride flags over U.S. embassies
A ban on U.S. embassies flying LGBTQ Pride flags is part of a bipartisan funding deal to avoid a government shutdown ahead of a weekend deadline.NBC News - Politics -
Biden signs the $1.2 trillion government funding bill
The U.S. entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding legislation in time.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sources: Former Bills CB White to sign with Rams
Former Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White, who continues his rehabilitation from a torn right Achilles, intends to sign a one-year, $8.5 million deal with a max value up to $10 million with the Los Angeles Rams, sources told ESPN's Adam ...ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Wyoming governor vetoes abortion restrictions and signs trans medical care ban for minors
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed legislation into law that bans gender-affirming care for trans minors. He also vetoed a bill that would have erected significant barriers to abortion in the state.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
Wyoming governor vetoes abortion restrictions, signs transgender medical care ban for minors
Wyoming’s governor has vetoed a bill that would have erected significant barriers to abortion, should it remain legal in the stateABC News - Health - Abortion -
It’s OK to use donations to pay Trump legal bills if ‘donors know,’ says fmr. RNC Chair McDaniel
Former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel’s RNC replacements have vowed to use donations to pay off former President Trump’s legal bills. In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, McDaniel says, “If they feel strongly [about ...NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump turns to his 'old cast' to raise millions for 2024 and the PAC paying his legal bills
Donald Trump turns to small group of wealthy allies to help raise money for his campaign and fund a political action committee paying his legal bills.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority
Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majorityABC News - World -
Thailand moves closer to legalizing same-sex marriage as parliament passes landmark bill
Thailand’s parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday, a landmark step that moves one of Asia’s most liberal countries closer to becoming its third territory to legalize same-sex unions.NBC News - Top stories -
Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Spending Package, Ending Government Shutdown Fears
The president signed a $1.2 trillion spending package that passed early on Saturday morning, narrowly avoiding a shutdown.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
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 -
DeSantis Signs Social Media Bill Barring Accounts for Children Under 14
A new Florida law also requires apps like TikTok and Snapchat to obtain a parent’s consent before giving accounts to 14- and 15-year-olds.The New York Times - Business -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will prohibit children younger than 14 from joining social media in the state.NBC News - Politics - Florida -
Washington Gov. Inslee signs fentanyl bill sending money to disproportionately affected tribes
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a multimillion-dollar measure to send state money to tribes and Indigenous people in the state who die from opioid overdoses at disproportionately high rates in WashingtonABC News - Health -
The Deaths of Effective Altruism
Sam Bankman-Fried is finally facing punishment. Let’s also put his ruinous philosophy on trial.Wired - Tech -
Trump’s curious effect on trust in science
His presidential term jolted many people out of the zone of indifferenceFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
Six presumed dead after ship collides with Baltimore bridge
US Coast Guard says six people are presumed dead and search and rescue efforts have been called off.BBC News - Top stories -
Maryland governor calls for 'full accountability' in bridge collapse
Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) on Wednesday called for “full accountability” following the collapse of the Francis Key Scott Bridge in Baltimore that left six people presumed dead. Moore said on CNN there "needs to be a full and thorough ...The Hill - Politics -
Online shoppers are feeling frustrated. Blame it on the ‘Amazon effect’?
A new survey says consumers find e-commerce sites often fail to meet expectations. Experts say that’s because shoppers have become accustomed to how Amazon gets things done to their liking.MarketWatch - Business -
Kate Middleton Conspiracists Are Recreating the Streisand Effect
The altered photo of Kate Middleton and her family that went viral last week was supposed to quell conspiracies about her whereabouts. It did the exact opposite.Wired - Tech -
The Papers: MPs say China is a 'threat' and the 'Kate effect'
Tuesday's papers react to the threat the government says China is posing to national security.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Pandemic Lockdowns Had Varied Effects on Wildlife
A new study of camera-trap images complicates the idea that all wildlife thrived during the Covid lockdowns.The New York Times - Health -
In Frigid Early Spring, Lining Up for a Rite of Summer in Western Massachusetts
Music lovers stood in the cold this week for a first crack at tickets to Tanglewood, a beloved outdoor venue where the Boston Symphony Orchestra plays all summer long.The New York Times - Top stories -
Russia is preparing 100,000 soldiers for a possible summer offensive, Ukraine says
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Bleak Tory mood enlivens talk of summer election and confidence vote
PM likely to land in trouble after May but chances of a leadership ousting are slimFinancial Times - World -
Couturier effective in return, Flyers grab big win over Bruins
With Sean Couturier back in the lineup, the Flyers picked up a thrilling 3-2 win Saturday afternoon over the Bruins at the Wells Fargo Center.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
What is preventive chemotherapy and how effective is it? The Princess of Wales’ treatment explained
As Princess of Wales begins treatment after cancer diagnosis, we answer some key questions. The Princess of Wales has begun preventive chemotherapy after her doctors discovered she had cancer following major abdominal surgery in January. What is ...The Guardian - World -
Elliot Page: Effects of LGBTQ rights being 'revoked' is 'devastating'
Elliot Page is speaking out about the “devastating” effects of LGBTQ rights being “revoked, restricted and eliminated throughout the world.” The “Umbrella Academy” star, who came out as transgender in 2020, appeared Sunday at the Juno Awards in ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden inexplicably urges Ukraine not to be so effective fighting against Russia
The White House seems more concerned about global and domestic oil prices in an election year than Kyiv degrading Russia’s primary source of revenue.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Melting of polar ice having effect on global timekeeping, research says
Plans to put all clocks back a second may have to be delayed as water flowing into the oceans slows Earth’s rotationFinancial Times - Business