President Joe Biden said the package “sends a message to the world about the power of American leadership” and that he would sign it into law on Wednesday.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published
The Senate has passed $95bn (£76.2bn) in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delays and rows - with Joe Biden set to sign the legislation.. Sky News
FTC to Decide , Whether Noncompete Agreements , Should Be Banned.
After receiving over 26,000 public comments about the issue, the Federal Trade Commission is set to deliver its verdict on April 30, NPR reports. .
The commission said that if approved, the
final rule "would generally prevent most
employers from using noncompete clauses.".
The commission said that if approved, the
final rule "would generally prevent most
employers from using noncompete clauses.".
Approximately one in five Americans, spanning minimum wage workers to CEOs, are subject to noncompete agreements, the FTC estimates. .
The Biden administration says that these types of agreements hurt workers by decreasing wages.
The White House also argues that these
agreements harm the U.S. economy because entrepreneurship isn't allowed to freely flourish. .
FTC Chair Lina M. Khan issued a statement when
the proposed ban was initially introduced.
The freedom to change jobs is
core to economic liberty and to
a competitive, thriving economy, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement.
Noncompetes block workers from
freely switching jobs, depriving
them of higher wages and better
working conditions, and depriving
businesses of a talent pool that
they need to build and expand, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement.
Businesses argue that noncompete agreements are essential for safeguarding investments and proprietary information.
Those businesses also question whether
the agency has the power "to regulate
such agreements," NPR reports. .
If the FTC votes to issue a final rule, enforcement wouldn't occur for 180 days,
and legal challenges would likely ensue.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders have applauded the US for passing a vital €89 billion aid bill which has been struggling to make it through the House of Representatives for months.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published
Catch up on the latest news as the US House of Representatives approves a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel. Learn more about the details and implications of this significant decision.
#USNews #USA #USBill #USHouse #USAidPackage #USAidBill #USUkraineRelations #USIsraelRelations #USTaiwanRelations #IsraelIranConflict #RussiaUkraineWar #ChinaTaiwanTensions #JoeBiden #Oneindia
~PR.274~ED.103~GR.125~HT.96~
TikTok could be banned in the US if the social media app's Chinese owner doesn't sell its stake after the House of Representatives voted in support of the.. Sky News
This Day in History: , The United States Officially Enters World War I.
April 6, 1917.
War against Germany was
declared in both the Senate and
House of Representatives by votes
of 82-6 and 373-50, respectively.
President Woodrow Wilson had called for
the declaration of war four days earlier.
The U.S. had been preparing for
war since the passage of a $250 million arms
appropriations bill in Feb.
Though initially against joining the war in Europe,
American public opinion shifted as German
attacks on ocean liners escalated.
The first U.S. troops landed
in France in late June.
The arrival of fresh and well-supplied
forces proved to be a turning point in
the war after four years of bloody combat
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:51Published
Iranian President Vows to Destroy Israel , if It Launches the ‘Tiniest Invasion’.
On April 13, Iran attacked Israel with
hundreds of drones and missiles.
It was the first time that Iran has ever launched a direct military attack on Israel, Fox News reports. .
Although Israel was able to fend off
about 99% of the projectiles, the
country is considering retaliation.
On April 17, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned Israel that if it does decide to
attack with even the "tiniest invasion," .
Iran's response would be "massive and harsh.".
Nothing would remain
from the Zionist regime, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, via Fox News.
Raisi delivered his remarks during
a military parade north of Tehran.
Prior to Raisi's threats, Israel vowed
to respond to the attacks.
The country did not provide details,
but its military council met on April 16
to decide how to proceed.
Leaders around the world have
urged Israel to stand down. .
While Israel and Iran have been at odds
for decades, their conflict came to a
head recently since Iran supports Hamas, .
which attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and
prompted Israel's current offensive in Gaza.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published
Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot.
Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot.
Fox News reports that Apple's phone shipments have dropped by about 10%.
During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%.
During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%.
Xiaomi came in third with 14.1%.
Samsung shipped over
60 million phones during Q1 2024.
Samsung shipped over
60 million phones during Q1 2024.
Apple only shipped 50.1 million. .
Last year during the same time period,
Apple shipped 55.4 million. .
Overall, smartphone shipments rose 7.8% worldwide to 289.4 million units during Q1 2024.
The increase in Samsung shipments
could be attributed to the company's
release of Galaxy S24 series phones.
During a launch event at the beginning
of the year, Galaxy AI, which is incorporated
into the company's new smartphones,
was touted as "a new era of mobile AI.".
News of Samsung's triumph comes as
Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California
following reports that the company
is abandoning its electric car efforts. .
News of Samsung's triumph comes as
Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California
following reports that the company
is abandoning its electric car efforts.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Drug Shortages Reach , All-Time High in US, , Pharmacists Say.
According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and
the Utah Drug Information Service.
the first quarter of 2024 saw
323 active drug shortages, Fox News reports.
The previous record of
320 shortages was set in 2014.
ASHP CEO Paul Abramowitz said,
"some of the most worrying shortages involve generic sterile injectable medications," .
... "including cancer chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications stored in hospital crash carts and procedural areas." .
... "including cancer chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications stored in hospital crash carts and procedural areas." .
Abramowitz went on to say that the
"ongoing national shortages of therapies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder also remain
a serious challenge for clinicians and patients.".
A separate ASHP report said that "the most severe and persistent shortages are driven by economic factors that undermine investment in manufacturing capacity, manufacturing quality and supply chain reliability.".
These economic challenges are
driven by extreme price competition
among generic manufacturers, ASHP, via report.
ASHP will continue to engage
with policymakers regularly as we guide
efforts to draft and pass new legislation
to address drug shortages and continue
to strongly advocate on behalf of our
members for solutions that work, ASHP CEO Paul Abramowitz, via statement.
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a white paper recommending tactics for Congress to help.
With today’s white paper,
HHS offers solutions and stands
ready to work with Congress to
ensure no patient faces the devastating
consequences of drug shortages or
goes without needed medicines, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, via press release
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is saying he will not be endorsing Joe Biden for President as he once did during the last presidential election. During an interview with Fox News, Johnson expressed some regret about his 2020 endorsement for Biden and Kamala Harris saying he won't endorse any candidate this year.
Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:30Published
Safety Tips for , Viewing the Upcoming , Solar Eclipse.
Ahead of the April 8 eclipse that can be viewed in the
United States, Fox News offered some safety tips for
anyone looking to catch a glimpse of the event. .
The number one tip is to wear proper eclipse glasses
which are significantly darker than normal sunglasses
and specifically designed for witnessing solar events. .
Genuine eclipse glasses will have an , ISO 12312-2 filter. .
NASA suggests people check the American
Astronomical Society's list of safe options
for selecting a brand of eclipse glasses.
Fox News warns that the popularity of the upcoming
eclipse has driven third-party vendors to flood
online marketplaces with fake eclipse glasses. .
People without eclipse glasses can still
view the eclipse with a pinhole projector
which can easily be made at home.
Cut a 1- to 2-inch square out of
the center of a piece of plain
white paper or white cardboard.
Cover the square you just cut out by taping
a piece of aluminum foil over the hole. .
Next, use a pin or thumbtack to
poke a hole in the aluminum foil.
A second piece of paper or cardboard
is used as the screen on which the
image of the eclipse will be projected.
To view: place the screen on the ground and stand with your back to the sun, holding your projector with the foil pointed toward the sky.
Adjust the distance between your projector
and the screen to make the image of
the eclipse appear larger or smaller.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
The LGBTQ+ community in Poland has long advocated against the erosion of human rights after years of rule-of-law concerns. Euronews reporter Julian Lopez travels to Warsaw to speak with activists and community members about their hopes - and fears - for the future.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 10:00Published
Explore the key highlights of the Congress party's Lok Sabha election manifesto, including provisions for caste census, employment opportunities for youth, and women empowerment. Learn about the groundbreaking inclusion of a law on civil unions for Queer couples, marking a significant step towards LGBTQ+ rights in India.
#CongressPollManifesto #CongressManifesto #CongressManifesto2024 #LGBTQIARights #LGBTRightsIndia #LokSabhaElections2024 #LGBTRightsCongressManifesto #Oneindia
~PR.274~ED.194~GR.123~
Transphobic and anti-LGBTI rhetoric is on the rise among politicians in Europe, according to a new report, prompting alarm ahead of the EU elections in June.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:41Published
![US Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240424/1373591902-US-Senate-passes-95-billion-foreign-aid-package.jpg)
!['Joe Biden has been asking for this money since October' [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240424/1373589496-Joe-Biden-has-been-asking-for-this-money.jpg)
![FTC to Decide Whether Noncompete Agreements Should Be Banned [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240423/1373526476-FTC-to-Decide-Whether-Noncompete-Agreements-Should-Be.jpg)
![Zelenskyy thanks US after House passes aid bill [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240421/1373304158-Zelenskyy-thanks-US-after-House-passes-aid-bill.jpg)
![U.S. House Passes Billion Dollar Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan | Oneindia News [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240421/1373301534-House-Passes-Billion-Dollar-Aid-Package.jpg)
![This Day in History: The United States Officially Enters World War I (Sat., April 6) [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240405/1371957116-This-Day-in-History-The-United-States-Officially.jpg)
![Iranian President Vows to Destroy Israel if It Launches the ‘Tiniest Invasion’ [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240417/1372899608-Iranian-President-Vows-to-Destroy-Israel-if-It.jpg)
![Samsung Knocks Apple From Top Phonemaker Spot [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240415/1372735018-Samsung-Knocks-Apple-From-Top-Phonemaker-Spot.jpg)
![Drug Shortages Reach All-Time High in US, Pharmacists Say [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240412/1372522948-Drug-Shortages-Reach-All-Time-High-in-US.jpg)
![Dwayne Johnson Says He Won't Endorse Joe Biden Again for 2024 Presidential Race | THR News Video [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240405/1371968130-Dwayne-Johnson-Says-He-Won-Endorse-Joe.jpg)
![Safety Tips for Viewing the Upcoming Solar Eclipse [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240405/1371965060-Safety-Tips-for-Viewing-the-Upcoming-Solar-Eclipse.jpg)
![Poland's LGBT+ couples travel abroad to tie the knot [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240405/1371953420-Poland-LGBT+-couples-travel-abroad-to-tie.jpg)
![Queer in Poland: When can the LGBTQ+ community expect equal rights? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240405/1371907184-Queer-in-Poland-When-can-the-LGBTQ+-community.jpg)
![Congress Manifesto 2024 Pledges LGBTQ+ Civil Union Recognition | Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240405/1371888482-Congress-Manifesto-2024-Pledges-LGBTQ+-Civil-Union-Recognition.jpg)
![Reaction following passage of controversial anti-LGBTQ bill in Ghana [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240301/1367389630-Reaction-following-passage-of-controversial-anti-LGBTQ-bill.jpg)
![Surge in transphobic speech among politicians sparks concern ahead of EU elections, new report warns [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240229/1367246968-Surge-in-transphobic-speech-among-politicians-sparks-concern.jpg)
