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ReutersUS ban on worker noncompetes faces uphill legal battle
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's ban on "noncompete" agreements commonly signed by workers is likely vulnerable to legal challenges, experts said, as some courts have grown increasingly skeptical of federal agencies' power to adopt broad rules. The commission in unveiling the rule on Tuesday said agreements not to join employers' competitors or launch rival businesses suppress workers' wages and stunt their mobility and job opportunities. About 30 million people, or 20% of U.S. workers, have signed noncompetes, the agency said.
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Global Basel Committee bolsters rules for supervising banks
The world's forum for banking regulators on Thursday tightened up its rulebook to focus better on spotting risks from climate change, the rise of non-banks, and digitalisation of finance. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, made up of banking regulators and central bankers from the G2O economies and other countries, last year set out proposals to revise its "core principles" for the first time since 2012. "The revised standard reflects changes to promote operational resilience, reinforce corporate governance and risk management practices, and address new and emerging risks, including the digitalisation of finance and climate-related financial risks," the committee said in a statement.
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Writers Guild of Canada authorizes strike as bargaining continues with producers
TORONTO — The Writers Guild of Canada says its members have voted to authorize a strike if negotiators can't reach a deal with the Canadian Media Producers Association. The WGC says 96.5 per cent of those who voted were in favour of authorizing a strike, and a record 70.2 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot. A strike authorization vote doesn't necessarily mean a union will go on strike, it just gives them the option should negotiations break down. The CPMA says it will remain at the bargai
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Gang hid in pool changing rooms to film young women undressing
A gang of voyeurs hid in mixed gender changing rooms at swimming pools to secretly film more than 5,000 young women getting undressed, a court heard.
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2024 NFL Draft: Where will Michael Penix Jr. be selected on draft day?
Michael Penix Jr., quarterback for Washington, is projected to be one of the top QBs in the 2024 draft class. Here's where he may be go.
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Asylum seeker inspired by ‘revenge’ for Israel-Hamas war guilty of murdering pensioner
A Moroccan asylum seeker who claimed he was acting in revenge for the Israel-Hamas conflict has been convicted of murdering a pensioner in Hartlepool.
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Teachers and pupil injured in school stabbing released from hospital, police say
The two teachers and a pupil injured in a school stabbing in Ammanford have been discharged from hospital, Dyfed-Powys Police have said.
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Couple who poured fake blood on Downing Street gates guilty of criminal damage
Virginia Moffat, 58, and Chris Cole, 60, carried out the offence as part of a protest to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Demand for the cholera vaccine is soaring – this company might have a solution
In the global race to provide enough vaccines to tackle the ever-growing threat posed by cholera, one company is leading the field.
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Keep Sarnia plastic plant shut until First Nation says it's safe: environment groups
OTTAWA — International environmental advocates are calling for a petrochemical plant in southern Ontario to remain closed in light of reports about a benzene leak that continues to affect a neighbouring First Nation community. The letter, signed by more than 100 organizations around the world, calls on Canada's environment minister to take immediate steps to ensure the plant remains closed until the Aamjiwnaang First Nation deems it safe to reopen. The plant was closed over the weekend after emp
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F2 champion Theo Pourchaire gets another IndyCar race with McLaren as Malukas continues to heal
Theo Pourchaire faces a new challenge following his IndyCar debut — going from the streets of Long Beach to the road course at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama. The 20-year old Frenchman, who is the reigning Formula 2 champion, gets his second turn racing for injured Arrow McLaren driver David Malukas on Sunday. “For me, it was something new,” Pourchaire said this week after McLaren said he would race Barber.
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Selena Gomez Says There’s an ‘Unrealistic Standard’ in Beauty: ‘Makes Me Sad for My Generation’
The Rare Beauty founder spoke about battling beauty standards at the Time100 Summit
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New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024: Lineup, daily schedule, start times, ticket info
The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the lineup and how to get tickets.
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Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE:SF) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE:SF) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript April 24, 2024 Stifel Financial Corp. misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $1.5 EPS, expectations were $1.62. SF isn’t one of the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds at the end of the third quarter (see the details here). Operator: Good day, and welcome […]
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Man admits he was paid to kidnap Homestead woman in Central Florida, FBI says
He said he was paid $1,500 and given and AR-15, criminal complaint states.
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Scottish Greens to vote against Humza Yousaf in confidence motion
Lorna Slater said ‘we no longer have confidence in a progressive government’.
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PSNI chief believes workload contributed to officer taking their own life
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said he is worried about the level of pressure on his under-resourced force.
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Police Arrest Students From Emerson College Pro-Palestine Encampment
At least 100 pro-Palestinian protesters at Emerson College were arrested after setting up an encampment on the school’s campus in Boston, Massachusetts, early on Thursday, April 25, local media reported.Footage from the scene posted by Aedan Kiniry shows police officers pulling protesters away from the scene as people shout “Ceasefire now” and “Shame on you.”Democratic Socialists of America Working Mass said the protest was dismantled by 3:30 am. They told Storyful one of their journalists was arrested.The encampment had been standing since Sunday.Local media said 108 protesters were arrested, citing Boston Police Department spokesman Sgt John BoyleStoryful has reached out to Boston Police for comment. Credit: Aedan Kiniry via Storyful
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Salma Hayek Shares Sweet Throwback Photos from Wedding to François-Henri Pinault: ‘Never Give Up’
"There are no words to explain the blessing of finding your soulmate," Hayek captioned her Instagram post
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Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo to become general director of Opera Philadelphia
Anthony Roth Costanzo was hired Thursday as general director and president of Opera Philadelphia and will continue his career as a leading countertenor while taking over an ambitious company dealing with post-pandemic economic challenges. Constanzo, who turns 42 on May 8, will start work on June 1 and replace David Devan, who is retiring after 13 seasons in charge. Music director Corrado Rovaris has a contract through 2026-27.