FTC bans employers from using noncompete clauses
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned noncompete clauses in a move to “drive innovation” and protect workers’ rights and wages, the regulator said in a press release. The new rule will free most new and current employees from such agreements, with the exception of “policy-making” executives earning more than $151,164 per year. “Noncompete…
Weverse Con Festival 2024: Full Performers Lineup Features TXT, Seventeen & Enhypen
Seventeen, Enhypen, TXT (Photo Credit: The Chosunilbo JNS| Imazins via Getty Images) The 2024 edition of the Weverse Con Festival has revealed its full performers list. The star-studded lineup includes some of the HYBE family’s best groups, featuring TXT, Le Sserafim, Seventeen, and Enhypen. The Weverse Con Festival started in 2020. During the peak pandemic,…
Katy Perry Teases Upcoming Single, Which She Predicts Will Be One of Her ‘Biggest Songs’ Ever
As she winds down her American Idol run Katy Perry is gearing up for her next pop era. And to hear tell it, the best is yet to come. Earlier this week while doing Idol promo, Perry snuck in a tantalizing tease about her upcoming single, which, low key, she think is among her greatest…
The best gifts for grads under $50
Finding the right gift for a new graduate in your life can be tough. Default ideas like a fancy watch or a monogrammed bag can be pricey and, let’s face it, boring. Tech can be a good option, and no, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a solid gadget that they’d like….
Mercedes-Benz quad-motor G-Class could be the ultimate EV off-roader
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, aka the Gelandewagen (which means “all-terrain vehicle” in German) has been in regular production since 1979. It’s changed a lot since then, evolving from a utilitarian off-roader to a desirable luxury icon, but it’s never seen a change quite like this. Meet the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology. That’s a long…
Lamborghini’s popular Urus SUV grows a plug — and goes hybrid
Lamborghini’s mission to produce gas-electric hybrid versions of all of its models continues with today’s release of the plug-in hybrid Urus SE. The SUV is the top selling vehicle in Lamborghini’s lineup, and a hybrid version is sure to draw a lot of interest from the Italian automaker’s customer base of one-percenters. The electrified luxury…
What happens after your country runs on 99 percent renewable electricity?
Kenneth Lobo Méndez, director of planning and sustainability in electricity management, and Marco Jiménez Chavez, an engineer, at the state-run electricity utility Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE). | Collage by Israel Vargas | Photos by Justine Calma Costa Rica gets more than 99 percent of its electricity from renewables — it’s still not enough. Continue…
Olly Alexander to make special appearance in ‘EastEnders’ next month
Olly Alexander is set to make an appearance on EastEnders next month. READ MORE: Years & Years – ‘Night Call’ review: escapism rules on Olly Alexander’s solo debut The Years & Years singer is this year’s UK Eurovision Song Contest entrant, and will be visiting Walford as part of his rehearsal process. According to the…
Art Brut announce new ‘best of’ compilation along with UK and European tour
Art Brut have announced details of new ‘best of’ compilations, set for release this summer, as well as an upcoming UK and European tour. Find the details below. READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Art Brut’s Eddie Argos Announced today (April 24), the new releases from the Perennial pop enthusiasts are due …
Snoop Doog’s Granddaughter Helping Him Brush Up on French Before His Summer Olympics Gig Is Pure Gold
When Snoop Dogg was announced as part of the NBC broadcast team covering this summer’s Olympic games in Paris you might be forgiven for saying “tu quoi?” But in proof that you can teach an old Dogg new tricks, the Doggfather posted an adorable video on Monday in which his granddaughter Cordoba — daughter of…
Poșta Română are și site de imobiliare. Peste 500 de proprietăți sunt la vânzare
Poşta Română a lansat miercuri un portal imobiliar prin intermediul căruia 500 de proprietăţi vor fi scoase la închiriere, a anunţat directorul general al operatorului poştal de stat, Valentin Ştefan, într-o conferinţă de presă. “Poşta are cam 2.000 de proprietăţi. Din cele 2.000, 1.000 sunt în circuit poştal, deci nu ne atingem de ele. Restul…
Ripple v. SEC Settlement on the Horizon? Attorney Speculates on the Possibility
TL;DR Ripple is disputing a $2 billion SEC penalty over XRP sales, advocating for a reduction to $10 million, with predictions suggesting a possible $100 million settlement. The company has gained partial court victories that bolster its position in the lawsuit. $100 Million Instead of $2 Billion? The lawsuit between Ripple and the United States…
