Texas court blocks the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements

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The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements was supposed to take effect on September 4, but a Texan court has postponed its implementation by siding with the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that seeks to block the rule. Back in April, the FTC banned noncompetes, which have been widely used in the tech industry for years, to drive innovation and protect workers' rights and wages. A

World’s largest fusion reactor hit by more delays and spiralling costs

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ITER — which is set to become the world’s biggest fusion reactor, and one of history’s most expensive science experiments — has reached a key milestone on its mission to create a mini Sun on Earth. But despite the apparent progress, the megaproject has also been hit by yet more delays and surging costs.   Nineteen giant magnetic coils — each measuring 17 metres tall and weighing 360 tonnes — have

The best 4th of July robot vacuum deals we could find

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UP TP 50% OFF: As of July 4th, you can score up to 45% off on robot vacuums at various retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.

Our top picks:
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A stolen painting found in a plastic bag at a London bus stop just sold for $22 million.

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A Christie's curator holds Titian's "Rest on the Flight into Egypt."

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  • "Rest on the Flight into Egypt" and other works were stolen from an English country house in 1995.
  • The painting, by a Venetian Old Master, was found at a bus stop in 2002 after a tip-off.
  • The auction house Christie's said the £17.5 million sale price set a record for a work by Titian.

An early painting by

'The Sandman' writer Neil Gaiman denies sexually assaulting two women. Here's a timeline of the allegations.

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Neil Gaiman at "The Sandman" World Premiere in London.

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  • Two women have accused "The Sandman" writer Neil Gaiman of sexual assault.
  • The allegations are detailed in a new podcast from Tortoise Media. 
  • The alleged offences took place in 2005 and 2022. Here's a timeline of the accusations.

Two women have accused "The Sandman" writer Neil Gaiman of sexual assault.

Gaiman rose to fame

REI's 4th of July Sale is here: Save up to 40% off all clearance gear

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UPDATE: Jul. 4, 2024, 9:29 a.m. EDT This post has been updated to include the latest 4th of July deals.

Fourth of July is finally here, but the savings events have been happening all week. If your summer calendar is packed with camping trips, day hikes, and afternoons at the beach or park, there's still time to shop REI's 4th of July Sale before you ring in Independence Day.

She interviewed for 15 AI roles before landing a Microsoft offer. It made her realize how the job market has changed.

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  • Supreet Kaur received a job offer from Microsoft after interviewing at 15 companies.
  • After two years of working in AI at Morgan Stanley, Kaur saw a major shift in the market for AI roles.
  • She emphasized the need for LLM experience, networking, and understanding a company's AI needs.

29-year-old Supreet Kaur has interviewed at 15 companies over the last few months, and just received an

Netflix stars are accusing 'Perfect Match' contestant Bryton Constantin of being homophobic and transphobic

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"Perfect Match" contestant Dominique Defoe (L) and "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" contestant Lexi Goldberg (R) have both accused Bryton Constantin of "Squid Game: The Challenge" of homophobia.

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  • Multiple Netflix stars are calling out the streamer and "Perfect Match" contestant Bryton Constantin.
  • They say Bryton made anti-LGBTQ+ comments during the