Federal judge throws out U.S. ban on noncompetes
A federal judge in Texas has struck down the government's ban on noncompetes. An estimated 30 million U.S. workers are subject to the employment agreements.
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Hurry up and wait: Servers speed-walk through Paris, reviving a century-old race
Some 200 servers speed-walked through Paris balancing trays of beverages and croissants on Sunday. Paris hasn't held a waiters race since 2011, but brought it back ahead of the Olympics.
FTC Chair Lina Khan's lawsuit isn't about breaking up Amazon, for now
The FTC's Lina Khan speaks to NPR about the goals of the agency's monopoly lawsuit against Amazon and why she thinks the company unfairly treats sellers on its marketplace.
Ballroom dancer and longtime 'Dancing With The Stars' judge Len Goodman dies at 78
Goodman rose to fame in his 60s as a judge on Dancing with the Stars and Britain's Strictly Come Dancing. He's being remembered for his wit, integrity and distinctive feedback.
The 'United Nations of cat federations' bans Russian cats from its competitions
The Fédération Internationale Féline is temporarily placing restrictions on cats that were bred in Russia or belong to exhibitors who live there, in response to its attack on Ukraine.
Immerse yourself in nature with these 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year images
The top two winners of the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were selected from more than 50,000 entries worldwide. They are a biologist from France and a 10 year old from India.
How New Biden Rules Could Make It Easier To Buy Hearing Aids Or Fix Your Phone
In a new executive order, President Biden aims to kickstart competition for consumers, workers and farmers in ways both big and small, starting with a list of 72 initiatives.
Biden Moves To Restrict Noncompete Agreements, Saying They're Bad For Workers
In an executive order aimed at promoting competition, President Biden is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to ban or limit noncompete agreements that affect tens of millions of workers.
48 AGs, FTC Sue Facebook, Alleging Illegal Power Grabs To 'Neutralize' Rivals
The state and federal officials say Facebook's acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram violated competition laws and served to stifle rivals by giving the social network an unfair advantage.
Gingerbread Cred: Bakers Craft Winning Edible Art Down To The Last Detail
Tiny working gingerbread clock gears, meticulously hand-painted playing cards, scenes that tell stories — all comes into play at the annual National Gingerbread House Competition in North Carolina.