By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday preliminarily delayed a ban on noncompete agreements from taking effect for a handful of employers on September 4. Unless the judge makes another ruling to the contrary before that date, the ban on noncompete agreements will go into effect for the majority
Continue ReadingBy Meghan Pryce 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Does anyone really enjoy themselves at a parade? In the summer, it’s hot, there’s lots of walking and if you’re claustrophobic, standing shoulder to shoulder with a bunch of strangers isn’t exactly a festive feeling. David Rind explains why he just doesn’t get parades. Here’s what
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A federal judge has ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation. He says they face “substantial risk of injury or death” in blistering summer temperatures. U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson on Tuesday gave the state seven days
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Israel y Hamas parecen estar al borde de llegar a un marco de acuerdo para un cese del fuego y liberación de rehenes, dijo una fuente israelí familiarizada con las negociaciones. Los funcionarios israelíes creen que la más reciente respuesta de Hamas permitirá a las dos partes entablar negociaciones
Continue ReadingBy Owen Dahlkamp and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona has become the second sitting Democrat in Congress to call on President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race, according to an interview with The New York Times. “If he’s the candidate, I’m going to support him, but I
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Los gobiernos de Estados Unidos y Venezuela retomaron este miércoles el diálogo directo después de meses de tensiones y cuando faltan 25 días para las elecciones presidenciales venezolanas del 28 de julio. El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, quien también actúa como uno de los representantes
Continue ReadingAP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jim Clyburn is often credited as the man who delivered the presidency to Joe Biden with a pivotal endorsement four years ago. But on Wednesday, the South Carolina congressman sent a resounding message to the Democratic president and elected officials across the nation that it may be
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.S. officials have asked Haiti’s prime minister to prioritize the establishment of an electoral council as the country strives to rebuild its government amid rampant gang violence. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian Nichols, said Wednesday that U.S. officials asked Haitian Prime Minister
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Vice President Kamala Harris has been one of President Joe Biden’s staunchest defenders following his shaky performance in last week’s debate, but she’s also emerged as a potential option to lead the party herself if Biden opted not to continue his campaign. One big question is what would happen to the current campaign’s
Continue ReadingBy Jake Tapper and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Three House Democratic lawmakers say they have been besieged with hundreds of texts, phones ringing off the hook and numerous video calls as the party looks to blunt the fallout from President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance last week and determine what’s next ahead of November.
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN) — La actriz Judy Garland nunca grabó su voz para leer un audiolibro de “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, pero pronto podrás escuchar su interpretación de la novela infantil que inspiró la película. A principios de esta semana, la empresa de inteligencia artificial ElevenLabs dijo que busca incorporar voces en off de
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — En la primera semana de un nuevo Gobierno de Trump, las victorias climáticas del presidente Joe Biden terminarían en la basura. Las primeras en desaparecer podrían ser los decretos, incluyendo el que protege 5,2 millones de hectáreas en Alaska de la explotación petrolera y otro que pretende aumentar drásticamente el número
Continue ReadingBy Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The US announced a new $2.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine on Wednesday, one day after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the US would soon provide Kyiv with more air defense interceptors and critical munitions. The new package includes $150 million in artillery rounds, interceptor missiles and anti-tank
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DETROIT (AP) — A man accused of killing a Detroit synagogue leader during a violent overnight encounter denied any role in her death. Michael Jackson-Bolanos testified in his own defense Wednesday. It was a dramatic moment in a trial that has mostly centered on circumstantial evidence. Samantha Woll was found dead outside her
Continue ReadingJERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey officials say financial concerns spurred state lawmakers to rescind $24 million in funding for a planned outpost of Paris’ acclaimed Pompidou Center in Jersey City. But the city’s mayor believes his deteriorating relationship with Gov. Phil Murphy led to the decision. Centre Pompidou x Jersey City was to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two more people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases have pleaded not guilty. Said Shafii Farah and Abdulkarim Shafii Farah were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Diamond, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel and Hamas appear to be on the brink of a framework agreement for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, an Israeli source familiar with the negotiations said. Israeli officials believe Hamas’ latest response will enable the two parties to enter detailed negotiations to reach an agreement, the
Continue ReadingAP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Did the media covering President Biden miss a story that was right in front of them? That’s a question being asked in the wake of the president’s halting debate performance in the debate with Donald Trump last week. Some critics wonder whether reporters who follow Biden should have
Continue ReadingBy Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration says there is a “potentially associated death” under investigation that may be linked to microdosing products from Diamond Shruumz. The products have been associated with 48 illnesses in 24 states, the FDA said Tuesday. All but two of the people sought medical care, and 27 were hospitalized.
Continue ReadingBy Craig Ford Click here for updates on this story LAMAR COUNTY, Mississippi (WTVA) — A fire in Lamar County, Alabama, burned approximately 60 acres of woods between Vernon and Sulligent on Tuesday. Lamar County Emergency Management Director Mike Wisdom said a power line popped and started the fire in the area of Beaver Creek
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