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Biden rolls back Trump expansion of short-term 'junk' insurance plans
The Biden administration is cracking down on insubstantial health insurance plans that don't have to meet ObamaCare’s consumer protection requirements. A final rule issued Thursday would roll back a Trump-era policy that drastically expanded what ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Meet the Tech Company That Had a Better Year Than Nvidia
Super Micro Computer has gone from an obscure server maker to a $60 billion company set to join the S&P 500 Monday.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Why Tech Companies Are Not Your Friends: Lessons From Roku
Roku recently changed its policy to make it even harder for customers to take legal action. It’s a reminder of how we need to protect ourselves.The New York Times - Tech -
Hillary Clinton argues tech companies should be stripped of legal immunity
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton argued Thursday that major tech companies should no longer receive widespread legal immunity for content posted on their websites under Section 230. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act broadly ...The Hill - Politics -
Bruce Springsteen's rock 'n' roll church is back in session with the E Street Band
In San Diego on Monday night, the Boss performed one of his first gigs — complete with a guest appearance by a dog — since resuming his world tour postponed last year.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
West Virginia Gov. Justice vetoes bill that would have loosened school vaccine policies
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice broke with the GOP-majority Legislature to veto a bill that would have loosened one of the country’s strictest school vaccination policiesABC News - Health -
Tech companies anticipating the enormous quantities of electricity that will be needed to power the advance of artificial intelligence are looking to utilities for reassurance about supplies.
Tech companies anticipating the enormous quantities of electricity that will be needed to power the advance of artificial intelligence are looking to utilities for reassurance about supplies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Big tech companies could drive the S&P 500 to 6,000 this year or crash it to 4,500, says Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs lays out a scenario for the S&P 500 to hit 6,000 by the end of the year thanks to Big Tech.MarketWatch - Business -
The Supreme Court will consider whether to roll back the availability of the abortion pill known as mifepristone as women increasingly rely on medication to end unwanted pregnancies.
The Supreme Court will consider whether to roll back the availability of the abortion pill known as mifepristone as women increasingly rely on medication to end unwanted pregnancies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Leaders of some of the biggest U.S. tech companies are getting extraordinary paydays thanks to restricted stock and stock options that rose with their employers' share prices.
Leaders of some of the biggest U.S. tech companies are getting extraordinary paydays thanks to restricted stock and stock options that rose with their employers’ share prices.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The AI boom is prompting tech companies to offer extraordinary incentives to attract talent even by the relatively lavish past standards of outsize pay and perks.
The AI boom is prompting tech companies to offer extraordinary incentives to attract talent even by the relatively lavish past standards of outsize pay and perks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Supreme Court appeared likely to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone after arguments in which justices suggested that protecting doctors who oppose abortion wasn't enough justification to roll it back.
The Supreme Court appeared likely to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone after arguments in which justices suggested that protecting doctors who oppose abortion wasn’t enough justification to roll it back.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
36-year-old founder of $2 billion company: ‘Being a young woman with little experience was like trying to run with boulders on my back'
Amber Venz Box was a fashion blogger in her early 20s when she co-founded marketing company LTK. Her lack of experience meant she had to learn a lot on the fly.CNBC - Business -
Walt Disney backed down from a long-running legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over control of the Orlando-area land that is home to the company's most important resort.
Walt Disney backed down from a long-running legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over control of the Orlando-area land that is home to the company’s most important resort.The Wall Street Journal - World - Florida -
How "prebunking" misinformation works
Sander van der Linden of Cambridge University's Social Decision-Making Lab showed Lesley Stahl videos and video games that teach people how to identify common manipulation tactics and prevent themselves from getting duped.CBS News - Top stories -
EU trade policy serves Ukraine an unappetising menu
Restrictions on food imports foreshadow tricky time for Kyiv negotiating entry to blocFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Chick-fil-A Shifts Its ‘No Antibiotic’ Chicken Policy
The fast food restaurant chain will continue to bar the use of antibiotics used to treat people but will permit the use of animal antibiotics.The New York Times - Business -
Biden vs. Trump: A Choice, Not an Echo, on Economic Policy
The presidential nominees have very different views on climate, taxes, trade, entitlements and labor.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Debunking misinformation about birth control
As the Supreme Court weighs access to the abortion pill, some doctors are sounding the alarm about a troubling trend of online misinformation involving birth control. Lauren Weber, health and science accountability reporter for The Washington ...CBS News - Top stories -
Brussels blasts Big Tech
Also in this newsletter: UN Security Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza, UK accuses China of cyber attacks, neurodiversity in the workplaceFinancial Times - World -
Visitors sue National Park Service over policy prohibiting cash payments
Three visitors sued the National Park Service (NPS) over their policy of prohibiting cash payments at various locations around the country. Elizabeth Dasburg from Georgia, Esther van der Werf of California and Toby Stover of New York filed a ...The Hill - Politics -
US Yemen policy opens the way for humanitarian NGOs to fund terrorists
Governments that want to responsibly deliver humanitarian aid in conflict zones must learn lessons from Yemen and Gaza.The Hill - Politics -
Border Patrol chief says tougher policies needed to deter migrants crossings
Border Patrol chief Jason Owens said the U.S. government needs to implement tougher immigration policies, including by jailing migrants, to deter unlawful crossings.CBS News - Politics -
Pentagon's acting policy undersecretary to step down after just 9 months
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker will resign from her post at the end of April after just nine months in the job as the top policymaker for the Pentagon. The undersecretary of Defense for policy is the No. 3 leadership role ...The Hill - Politics -
Oil Inches Lower With Focus on Geopolitical Risks, OPEC+ Policy
Oil prices inched lower after the UN passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and OPEC+ delegates reportedly said they see no need to change supply policy at a review meeting next week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Clashes in Brussels as states agree EU farm policy review
Yahoo News - World - European Union -
State Department human rights staffer resigns over Biden’s Gaza policy
A State Department human rights staffer said she is resigning in response to the Biden administration's policy on Gaza in a CNN opinion piece Wednesday. “For the past year, I worked for the office devoted to promoting human rights in the Middle ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
State department official’s resignation highlights rifts over US Gaza policy
Annelle Sheline says ‘I no longer wanted to be affiliated with this administration,’ claiming Biden is flouting US law over Israel. • Biden administration’s Gaza strategy panned as ‘mess’ amid clashing goalsA human rights official has resigned ...The Guardian - World -
RBNZ Fills Two Vacancies on Crucial Monetary Policy Committee as Economy Stalls
Two new appointees are set to join the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s monetary policy committee at a time when the economy remains in recession and expectations about interest-rate cuts are on the rise.The Wall Street Journal - World -
White House releases first government-wide policy to mitigate AI risks
The White House on Thursday morning released its first government-wide policy aimed at mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence (AI), requiring agencies to take further action to report the use of AI and address risks the technology may ...The Hill - Politics -
Why family-friendly policies don’t boost birth rates
Direct financial incentives are defeated by much stronger social trendsFinancial Times - Business -
Cyber-attack on voter data to be linked to China
The year-long attacks reportedly led to the personal details of millions of voters being accessed.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Easter Egg Roll at the White House Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.CNN - Top stories -
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 -
Virginia Tech Shootings Fast Facts
Read Fast Facts from CNN about the shootings at Virginia Tech in April 2007, one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history.CNN - Top stories -
'Cookie egg roll' is the Mets' newest but wildest food item
Irregular ballpark food items are normal in MLB. But the New York Mets might've done something special with the cookie egg roll.ESPN - Sports -
Legoland and Madame Tussauds owner to roll out surge pricing
Merlin Entertainments plans to introduce dynamic pricing to offset decline in visitors since pandemicFinancial Times - Business -
What we learned: Iowa ekes by, USC has a historic win and it's chalk all the way
Here's how Monday played out, including UConn, USC and Caitlin Clark's historic nights.ESPN - Sports -
Rare and raw: never before seen Rolling Stones – in pictures
In 1981, photographer Brian Aris was invited to join the rock’n’roll legends at rehearsals in Boston. He captured their intense musical bond – but couldn’t corner Charlie Watts Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
White House announces theme and details for 2024 Easter Egg Roll
The White House on Thursday cracked open the details of its upcoming Easter Egg Roll, slated for next Monday on the White House lawn. The first lady's office announced a continuation of the "EGGucation" theme that Jill Biden has used for each of ...The Hill - Politics