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Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Controversial social network: US Senate also for possible ban on TikTok: The USA is taking action against the TikTok owners with an ultimatum ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/tiktok-auch-us-senat-fuer-moegliche-sperre-des-sozialen-netzwerks-a-24dafaa2-9c39-4fef-97f1-8960b2a9f0db
Man Who Struck Officer With Pole on Jan. 6 Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison: The man, David Joseph Gietzen, was found guilty of committing five felonies during the ...
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FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
apnews.com/article/jobs-employers-noncompete-agreements-economy-pay-4d7b3eb8e143cfd52025c7f2f5259fc4
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill ...
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-furious-in-tears-over-king-charles-decision/news-story/cf2233850121b9d243f4ead9abb51ac7
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Huge sleeping alligator holds up flights at Florida air force base: A 10-foot-long alligator laying by a plane wheel chock at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/sleeping-alligator-holds-flights-florida-air-force-base-20703895/
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
pcmag.com/news/us-successfully-tests-ai-controlled-fighter-jet-in-f-16-dogfight
House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-apps/151942/a-bill-banning-tiktok-in-the-us-just-passed-the-house
Black Mystery Craft Spotted Slung Under Chinese H-6 Bomber: What is seen hanging underneath an H-6 in a recent picture is not a WZ-8 rocket drone ...
twz.com/air/black-mystery-craft-spotted-slung-under-chinese-h-6-bomber
South Korea and U.S. hold largest combined air force drills : KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- U.S. and South Korean F-35 fighter jets emit an ear-splitting ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/South-Korea-and-U.S.-hold-largest-combined-air-force-drills
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WATCH: US Air Force conducts first-ever human vs AI aerial dogfight : The US military carried out a major experiment, matching a piloted aircraft against an ...
wionews.com/world/watch-us-air-force-conducts-first-ever-human-vs-ai-aerial-dogfight-713887
New satellite images show scorched Iranian defence base after reported Israeli strike
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/23/satellite-images-iran-stike-isfahan/
BETA hits its latest eVTOL milestone, transitioning mid-air with a pilot onboard [Video]
electrek.co/2024/04/24/beta-hits-latest-evtol-milestone-transitioning-mid-air-pilot-onboard-video/
This Nearly 50-Foot Snake Was One of the Largest to Slither the Earth: Fossilized vertebrae that were found in an Indian coal mine belonged to a gigantic and ...
scientificamerican.com/article/this-nearly-50-foot-snake-was-one-of-the-largest-to-slither-the-earth/
China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. Official: A U.S. intelligence official suggested China’s still-in-development H-20 stealth bomber is far ...
twz.com/air/chinas-h-20-stealth-bomber-not-really-a-concern-u-s-official
One Country Expressed Interest In Buying The A-10, Air Force Secretary Says: The U.S. Air Force might find a buyer for its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft once they ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/23/a-10-international-customer/
Thunder Over Louisville 2024 air show, fireworks awes crowds at Waterfront Park: Massive crowds return to Waterfront Park and southern Indiana for Thunder Over ...
courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/events/kentucky-derby/festival/2024/04/20/thunder-over-louisville-2024-live-updates/72961394007/
DARPA’s AI test pilot successfully flew a dogfight against a human: After flying against simulated opponents, the AI agent has taken on humans.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/darpas-ai-test-pilot-successfully-flew-a-dogfight-against-a-human/
“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
spiegel.de/ausland/salman-rushdie-donald-trump-waere-bei-zweiter-amtszeit-schlimmer-a-3bfc8a05-b6ae-4359-82c4-64196549c33f
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246256484/tesla-car-price-cuts-elon-musk-cybertruck
After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-und-deutschland-sollen-israel-staerkeren-schlag-gegen-iran-ausgeredet-haben-a-3d28020d-ae5c-4874-895c-38c6520fde59
America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/17/americas-trust-in-its-institutions-has-collapsed
US next-gen B-21 bomber likely obsolete upon delivery: While the US mulls acquiring more of its next-gen B-21 bombers, fast-moving technological advancements ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-next-gen-b-21-bomber-likely-obsolete-upon-delivery/
A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
npr.org/2024/04/20/1246125248/black-bear-cub-trees-north-carolina-video
Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
newsweek.com/tiffany-gomas-not-real-tiktok-video-ultra-right-beer-photo-1891657
TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-fuer-moegliches-tiktok-verbot
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties | DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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More than half US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers stage mass fly-off: Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.
businessinsider.com/more-than-half-air-forces-b2-stealth-bombers-mass-fly-2024-4
West Asia crisis: US deploys ‘CHAMP’ missile that can FRY Iranian nuclear equipment
wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-us-deploys-champ-missile-that-can-fry-iranian-nuclear-equipment-713342
UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/19/un-sicherheitsrat-usa-palaestina
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Trump hush-money trial in Manhattan
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/20/maxwell-azzarello-dies-set-self-fire-trump-trial/73396274007/
US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
wionews.com/world/blinken-says-us-not-involved-in-any-offensive-operation-713037
Nebraska WWII hero's family sees new Army combat vehicle named in his honor: Two families, one from Nebraska, last week christened the Army's new M10 Booker ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/nebraska-wwii-heros-family-sees-new-army-combat-vehicle-named-in-his-honor/article_f5113b5a-fcf8-11ee-96ab-779bcf73917b.html
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
abcnews.go.com/US/bear-cub-recovering-after-dropped-bystander-picked-photos/story
Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
apnews.com/article/mayorkas-senate-impeachment-trial-democrats-29aa775c0e866f4160f320583f261a72
Are Flying Cars Finally Here?: Gideon Lewis-Kraus writes about the BlackFly, a flying vehicle developed by Pivotal, and companies developing other eVTOL aircraft ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/22/are-flying-cars-finally-here
Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
twz.com/air/air-force-looking-at-options-beyond-the-b-21-raider-is-absolutely-necessary
US military won't say who won real-world dogfight between AI and human: In a simulated dogfight a few years ago, the AI smoked the human pilot with a flawless ...
businessinsider.com/us-military-wont-say-who-won-real-dogfight-ai-human-2024-4
F-16 Video Shows First-Ever Human Vs. AI Aerial Dogfight: The U.S. military did not reveal which aircraft came out on top in last September's groundbreaking test ...
newsweek.com/f-16-aircraft-ai-dogfight-1892482
Video shows first ever AI fighter jet pitted against human pilot in US dogfight: The X-62A is flown with safety pilots onboard with the ability to disengage the ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/first-ever-ai-fighter-jet-pitted-against-human-pilot-in-us-dogfight
College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1243709966/college-student-parents-child-care-costs
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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US Air Force B-1B bombers arrive at Incirlik base in Türkiye: Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers executed a routine training mission, designated as Bomber ...
defence-blog.com/us-air-force-b-1b-bombers-arrive-at-incirlik-base-in-turkiye/
US B-52 bombers land at international airport: U.S. Air Force long-range B-52 bombers from the 20th Bomb Squadron executed a landing at a civilian airfield as ...
defence-blog.com/us-b-52-bombers-land-at-international-airport/
Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
nzz.ch/international/taliban-herrschaft-in-afghanistan-uno-beklagt-1600-menschenrechtsverstoesse-bei-inhaftierungen-durch-taliban-ld.1541939
The AI-piloted fighter age has arrived: In a scene harking to a futuristic science fiction film, a US AI-piloted fighter has just engaged in a dogfight against a ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/the-ai-piloted-fighter-age-has-arrived/
Kenya military chief, eight others killed in helicopter crash: The helicopter had crashed in western Kenya shortly after taking off.
indianexpress.com/article/world/kenya-military-chief-killed-in-helicopter-crash-9278435/
'More questions than answers' over ancient portrait of famed conqueror:
9news.com.au/world/most-spectacular-ancient-finds-discovered-by-humans/8fb77b2a-a146-4699-ab9c-2b1df97af2c8
Omaha neighbors: Obituaries for April 22: Read through the obituaries published today in Omaha World-Herald.
omaha.com/news/local/omaha-neighbors-obituaries-for-april-22/collection_688990aa-2ee9-542d-88c4-ad1b5542f1b8.html
US military aircraft routinely circle over Tokyo metro area: Mainichi probe - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2a/00m/0na/022000c
Child sexual abuse content growing online with AI-made images, report says: More children and families extorted with AI-made photos and videos ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/16/child-sexual-abuse-content-online-ai
On This Day, April 21: U.S. transports French troops in First Indochina War - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/2024/04/21/On-This-Day-US-transports-French-troops-in-First-Indochina-War/8161713642652/
US Air Force planes swoop over Devon and Cornwall: Residents wondered why the US aircraft were flying over our region
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/air-force-planes-swoop-over-9237352
AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air: The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts ...
twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfighting-with-fighter-pilots-in-the-air
AI vs humans: What happened when an AI pilot took on an F-16 in a dogfight?: AI pilot vs human pilot dogfight: The simulated dogfight is being touted as a ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/ai-vs-humans-what-happened-when-an-ai-pilot-took-on-an-f-16-in-a-dogfight-124041900798_1.html
Graveyard of twisted metal litters 'UK Bermuda Triangle' overlooking Manchester: The area over the Dark Peak overlooking Manchester has claimed the lives of 50 ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/nostalgia/graveyard-twisted-metal-litters-uks-29009812
US Air Force: Autonomously controlled fighter aircraft conducts first “dogfight”: The US military has been testing AI technology for a long time ...
heise.de/news/US-Luftwaffe-Autonom-gesteuertes-Kampfflugzeug-fuehrt-ersten-Dogfight-9690541.html
'Portugal Has Already Begun Transition To The F-35' Portuguese Air Force Chief Says
theaviationist.com/2024/04/19/portugal-has-already-begun-transition-to-the-f-35-portuguese-air-force-chief-says/
US Air Force airdrops over 25,000 meals into Gaza: In a bid to aid civilians amid the ongoing conflict, US Central Command (CENTCOM) airdropped aid into Northern ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/17/us-air-force-airdrops-over-25-000-meals-into-gaza
US Air Force says AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet has been dogfighting with humans
theregister.com/2024/04/18/darpa_f16_flight/
USAF: Limited International Interest In Acquiring Retiring A-10s: As the U.S. Air Force continues the planned retirement of its A-10 attack jet fleet ...
aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/usaf-limited-international-interest-acquiring-retiring-10s
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U.S. Air Force Still Not Flying V-22s, But U.S. Navy, USMC Are: Naval Air Systems Command announced March 8 that it had issued a flight clearance for the fleet ...
aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/us-air-force-still-not-flying-v-22s-us-navy-usmc-are
DARPA Tests AI Dogfighting (But Won't Say If the Human Pilot or Computer Won): DARPA's abortive attempt to build Skynet from 1983-1993 has gotten a second chance ...
gizmodo.com/darpa-tests-ai-dogfighting-computer-skynet-x-62a-vista-1851419381
Check Out This Photo of Capt. Marc Mitscher Holding the Orders for the Doolittle Raid, 82 Years Ago Today
theaviationist.com/2024/04/18/photo-of-capt-marc-mitscher/
US Air Force museum receives KC-10 Extender: The National Museum of the US Air Force has added a McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender to its collection.
key.aero/article/us-air-force-museum-receives-kc-10-extender
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Thunderbirds' thrilling aerobatic stunts to headline Charleston Airshow: The Thunderbirds are headlining the Charleston Airshow by demonstrating thrilling ...
postandcourier.com/news/thunderbirds-charleston-airshow-joint-base/article_422f300c-fb43-11ee-8370-a32576e6290f.html
Air Force secretary: Selfridge could 'potentially' get future fighter jet mission
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2024/04/16/air-force-secretary-new-fighter-jets-at-selfridge-air-national-guard-base-a-10-kc-135-stratotankers/73340438007/
Month of the Military Child: Music provides emotional healing: Here are some at-home-friendly music activities you can implement with your kids, including teens ...
expressnews.com/lifestyle/article/military-child-music-therapy-19406528.php
How US led Israel's defense against Iran's retaliatory attack: US reports shed light on systems used to intercept Iranian salvo, including fighter jets ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/how-us-led-israels-defense-against-irans-retaliatory-attack-3681478
F-15E Strike Eagle's Defense Of Israel Bolsters The Case For F-15EX: There is no better fighter on the planet for taking on barrages of incoming one-way ...
twz.com/air/f-15e-strike-eagles-defense-of-israel-bolsters-the-case-for-f-15ex
What do the Guptas have to do with load shedding? It turns out to be a big deal, actually
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-17-guptas-eskom-tegeta-load-shedding-journalism/
Italian Air Force Deploys F-35s, Typhoons, CAEW and KC-767 To Eielson AFB For Red Flag
theaviationist.com/2024/04/16/itaf-takes-part-in-rf-alaska/
Milwaukee's 128th Air Refueling Wing in the running for a major upgrade: The new planes, the KC-46A Pegasus, would replace its existing fleet of planes ...
jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2024/04/16/milwaukees-128th-air-refueling-wing-could-get-major-upgrade/73292489007/
Reports: Caitlin Clark to sign 8-year, $28 million Nike deal
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Secures Groundbreaking Contract with Nike After WNBA Salary Criticism
- Following public criticism of Caitlin Clark's modest WNBA rookie salary, she secured an impressive deal with Nike.
- As the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she landed a long-term agreement with the athletic footwear and apparel brand, including a signature shoe.
- This partnership represents the largest sponsorship deal for a female basketball player.
Watch live: Senate to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid package that includes TikTok bill
apnews.com/article/israel-ukraine-aid-tiktok-senate-8fe738b17e5c4b2636bc0de11b2620b7
Quick Glance: Senate Passes $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- The Senate has passed a $95 billion aid package for war assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debates over U.S. involvement in foreign wars.
- The legislation also includes $26 billion for wartime assistance to Israel and humanitarian relief for the citizens of Gaza, along with $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.
- Senate Republicans and House Republicans collaborated to secure the aid for Ukraine and Israel, emphasizing the potential dire consequences if Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression goes unchecked.
- There was broad congressional support for the aid package, but leaders had to navigate strong opposition from conservatives questioning U.S. involvement in foreign wars and focusing on issues like migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
TikTok: US Congress passes bill that could see app banned: The app's owner, ByteDance, has nine months to sell its stake or face being blocked in the US.
bbc.com/news/articles/c87zp82247yo
Quick Glance: Senate Passes Legislation Requiring Sale of TikTok's Parent Company or Face Ban
- The Senate passed a bill that would compel TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
- The bill now awaits President Joe Biden's signature, who has indicated that he will sign it on Wednesday.
- The revised legislation extends ByteDance's deadline to sell TikTok to nine months, with a potential three-month extension if a sale is in progress.
- The bill aims to prevent ByteDance from controlling TikTok's algorithm, which has been pivotal in making the platform a trendsetting phenomenon.
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