FTC votes to ban most employers from using noncompete clauses. But legal challenge is expected

aol.com The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday voted to ban for-profit US employers from making employees sign agreements with noncompete clauses. Such a ban could affect tens of…

U.S. bans worker ‘noncompete’ agreements as business groups vow to sue

theglobeandmail.com The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday approved a rule to ban agreements commonly signed by workers not to join their employers’ rivals or launch competing businesses,…

UBS Makes a Major Gift of American Landscape Photography to the National Gallery of Art

observer.com In the 1990s, curator John Szarkowski was tapped by PaineWebber’s CEO Donald Marron to amass a collection of photography for the stock brokerage firm’s art holdings.…

FTC bans noncompete agreements for workers

washingtonpost.com The Federal Trade Commission banned noncompete agreements for most U.S. workers Tuesday with a new rule that will bar employers from enforcing clauses that restrict workers…

Gwen Stefani returns to ranch life with after Coachella performances

newsweek.com Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Ranch life is back in full swing for Gwen Stefani after she returned home from her Coachella…

Billy Graham's words in Oklahoma City helped heal after worst mass murder

newsweek.com The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995, was the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in American history. The weapon of…

Least Popular Country Music Artists According to Millennials: Ranked

247wallst.com With Beyonce’s viral hit, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and everyone and their grandmother doing the equally viral two-step dance craze on TikTok, country music seems to be back on the…

Officials warn 70,000 Medicaid users they're losing health insurance

newsweek.com Tens of thousands of Medicaid recipients in Nevada will be without health insurance now that the pandemic-era continuous coverage policy for the program has ended. Nevada…

What the death of America’s border bill says about toxic congressional politics

economist.com THE LIFE of the Senate’s bill to increase border security in exchange for sending aid to Ukraine was wretched and short. Its three main negotiators released the text on…

The States Making the Most Weapons for the US Army

247wallst.com Arms manufacturing is big business in the United States, and each state plays an integral role in outfitting the military with the best up-to-date weapons and equipment.…

8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo Returns for Bigger Second Year in Portland, OR!

benzinga.com PORTLAND, Ore., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The hugely successful 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo returns for its second year, bringing a thrilling celebration of Black…

Blake Shelton admits to feeling guilty in relationship with Gwen Stefani

newsweek.com Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Blake Shelton recently admitted to feeling slightly sheepish about asking his wife, Gwen Stefani, to…

Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives, Knuckles, and more new TV to watch this week

polygon.com turns nicer and the days get longer, it’s hard to think about being inside watching TV. Which is why it’s good that this week’s offerings are so easy to pop on at your…

The Olympic committee studied trans athletes. Conservatives won't like what it found

msnbc.com A groundbreaking study that was sponsored by the International Olympic Committee and released late last week sought to compare a range of athletic abilities between trans…

Woman films dog joining her little sisters' night in: 'Cutest thing ever'

newsweek.com A girls' night in is a wholesome experience for all involved, full of beauty, bonding, and more—so much so that even pampered pooches want to get involved. At least, that's…

Opening Bell: 4.8.24

dealbreaker.com Buyers eclipse sellers in premarket trading [BNN Bloomberg]In terms of market-moving events, it’s not exactly a supernova…. It’s a big deal for the solar power industry too,…

Can lawmakers save the collapsing Florida home insurance market?

aol.com In 2022, the Florida home insurance market spent months tumbling toward collapse, but legislation was put in place to help mitigate disaster. These laws aim to make Florida…

WOKA Whitewater Park Official Grand Opening: A Celebration of Watersports and Community Spirit

benzinga.com WATTS, Okla., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) is announcing that the official grand opening event for the much-anticipated WOKA…

California gas prices are spiking again, what’s going on?

siliconvalley.com It just might be time to buy an electric vehicle. Or a bike. Gas prices are spiking again in the Bay Area — as much as 20 to 30 cents a gallon higher than the California…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom hits Republicans on abortion restriction pushes

axios.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is stepping up abortion access efforts while targeting Republicans in other states who've moved to restrict the procedure. The big picture:…

What is Aldi’s ‘aisle of shame’? Fans rave about bizarre bargains, unusual treasures

nypost.com Aldi shoppers are finding themselves caught in the middle — the middle aisle of the German discount supermarket chain has become known as the “aisle of shame” for its bevy…

15 State Officials Warn Bank Of America About 'De-Banking' Of Christians

zerohedge.com 15 State Officials Warn Bank Of America About 'De-Banking' Of Christians Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, A group of 15 financial officials from 13 states…

How much does the ‘American dream’ cost in California?

ktla.com For years, the American dream seemed attainable. A home with a yard surrounded by a picket fence; a dog named Fido or Spot running around with your two kids as you come home…

Charter School Founders Accused Of Massive Fraud

zerohedge.com Charter School Founders Accused Of Massive Fraud Authored by Michael Clements via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Prosecutors are accusing three men of bilking Oklahoma out…

The growing reason people can't afford to own a home

businessinsider.com Homeownership is becoming less attainable because of high mortgage rates and insurance costs. • The climate crisis is triggering insurance price hikes, as insurers…

How much does the ‘American dream’ cost in your state?

thehill.com For years, the American dream seemed attainable. A home with a yard surrounded by a picket fence; a dog named Fido or Spot running around with your two kids as you come home…

Caleb Williams, Expected No 1 Pick in NFL Draft, Wants to Play Entire Career With One Team

newsweek.com The 2024 NFL Draft is less than one week away. Soon enough, teams will be selecting their franchise players for years to come. Many NFL draft analysts and experts believe…

Kevin McCarthy is haunting Mike Johnson

aol.com None Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was forced to cut deals to win the speakership. • None McCarthy's agreements are now making Speaker Mike Johnson's life more difficult. •…

8 renter-friendly tips to personalize your home

fastcompany.com While renting apartments in San Francisco, Malone Detro often made small changes to the walls or fixtures to match her particular taste and budget. “There are a lot of ways…

Severe thunderstorm map reveals where hail and floods forecast to strike

newsweek.com Thunderstorms are forecast across the southeastern United States and Gulf Coast over the weekend, with National Weather Service (NWS) flood advisory notices in force for…

Kansas has a new anti-DEI law, but Gov. Kelly has vetoed bills on abortion and even police dogs

pbs.org Kansas’ Democratic governor on Friday vetoed proposed tax breaks for anti-abortion counseling centers while allowing restrictions on college diversity initiatives approved…

Paid parental leave at schools is so dire that teachers must hoard their sick days and time their pregnancies around summer vacation

aol.com Laura Wright started teaching at the same elementary school she attended as a child in Citrus County, Florida, when she was 21 years old. It was her first teaching job—and…

Aldi’s ‘aisle of shame’ is a middle row of goodies that have nothing to do with groceries. Shoppers are huge fans of it

cnn.com Caitlyn Pratt is an avid Aldi shopper, so much so that she crosses state lines a few times a month, driving 45 minutes from her home in Heavener, Oklahoma to the nearest…

How the U.S. could rush weapons to Ukraine to battle Russia

pbs.org The Pentagon could get weapons moving to Ukraine within days if Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill. That’s because it has a network of storage sites in the U.S. and…

Oklahoma prisoners say they were locked in filthy, tiny shower stalls for days

reason.com Several inmates in an Oklahoma prison say they were locked in filthy shower stalls, some as small as 2 square feet, for days on end. In a lawsuit filed last week, the…

Bill Clinton And ATTN: Debut Video On Anniversary Of Oklahoma City Bombing To Warn Of Toxic Political Discourse

deadline.com Former President Bill Clinton is debuting a new video today in which he reflects on the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, warning that the threat that toxic…

Quiz of The Week: 13

theweek.com Would-be leaders on both sides of the Atlantic have been treading delicate paths this week in bids to appeal to voters from across the political spectrums. Keir Starmer is…

Many years after the Oklahoma City bombing, Republicans have learned the wrong lessons

msnbc.com Twenty-nine years after killing 168 people in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City — the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history…

PetSmart contest offers to cover up bad tattoos with a pic of your pooch

latimes.com A contest by PetSmart is offering entrants the opportunity to replace tattoos they regret getting with portraits of their pets. Only five winners will be chosen. Every…

Virginia becomes first state to allow colleges and universities to directly pay student athletes through NIL deals

fortune.com Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed measure into law Thursday that allows state colleges and universities to directly pay their athletes through name, image and likeness…

Half of US states revolt against EPA crackdown on gas cars with major legal challenge

foxnews.com FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of 25 state attorneys general filed a legal challenge Thursday against the Biden administration over recent environmental regulations targeting…

17 States Are Considering Laws That Would Imprison Librarians

vanityfair.com Once upon a time, working as a librarian in America was not considered a dangerous vocation. Rewarding, of course. Sweet, sure. Occasionally dull, yes, but a lot of jobs can…

Why Hollywood jobs are moving away from New York City and LA

marketplace.org Something has happened to the film and television industry over the last two years: Many of the jobs it creates have moved from its traditional centers in Los Angeles and…

'Flash Drought' Warning as New Alert Issued in Two States

newsweek.com National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists have announced that a "flash drought" is present in Kansas and Oklahoma just as a hazardous weather outlook was implemented for…

Elephant runs amok after escaping circus for third time

newsweek.com An elephant recently wreaked havoc on a Montana road after escaping from a nearby circus. It has now come to light that it is the third time this particular elephant has…

Thunderstorm map reveals path of severe weather forecast to hit 8 states

newsweek.com Severe weather is forecast to hit eight states Thursday, bringing torrential thunderstorms, damaging winds and the possibility of tornadoes. The storm system is set to hit…

Catholic Charter School Draws Ire of Charter Advocates

wsj.com An Oklahoma legal battle could lead to the creation of the country’s first religious charter school, even though some charter-school leaders oppose the very concept.

Trump's stock is sliding. Here's why he can still cash in

msnbc.com This has to be a tough start to the week for Donald Trump. After a flurry of Hail Marys failed to delay District Attorney Alvin Bragg's case, the former president now sits…

Tom Cotton’s public protest hypocrisy could end very, very badly

msnbc.com Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., must have trouble tracking his views on public protest. In a 2020 New York Times op-ed, the Arkansas Republican senator called for the military to…

Senate begins DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' impeachment trial

nbcnews.com This is the first ever impeachment trial of a sitting cabinet member Mayorkas is the second Cabinet member ever impeached, but the first to still be in office. When the…

U.S. crude stocks rose last week, while gasoline and distillate inventories fell: EIA

theglobeandmail.com U.S. crude stocks rose while gasoline and distillate inventories fell in the week ending April 12, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude inventories…

Senate grills USPS chief over metro Atlanta mail delays

ajc.com “I have constituents with prescriptions that aren’t being delivered,” Ossoff said. “I’ve got constituents who can’t pay their rent and their mortgages. I’ve got businesses…

US marijuana industry hits all-time high

newsweek.com The legal cannabis industry is thriving in the U.S., reaching its highest-ever number of jobs and sales, a new report shows. Vangst, a cannabis industry job platform, found…

The Legal Marijuana Industry Now Supports More Than 440,000 Full-Time Jobs, Up 5% From Last Year, Report Finds

marijuanamoment.net The number of full-time marijuana jobs in the U.S. rose by nearly 5 percent during the past year, according to the latest annual industry report on employment in the…

Frustrating flight cancellations, daylong waits prompt DOT to strike deal on airline consumer complaints

fortune.com The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to…

‘American Bombing’: How to Watch HBO Documentary About Oklahoma City Domestic Terrorism Attack

thewrap.com Ahead of the 29th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing on Friday, HBO is releasing the Marc Levin-directed documentary “An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th,”…